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Joe Buck and Troy Aikman appear headed for a divorce, but Al Michaels publicly called his broadcast partner, Kirk Herbstreit, a clown. With the Green Bay Packers driving late in the fourth quarter of their Thursday Night Football win over the Carolina Panthers, they were faced with the possibility of choosing between kicking a long-range…
The Steelers defense has made significant strides under Patrick Graham. A comparison of the 2025 and 2026 analytics reveals just how much the unit has improved.
Fans had a few things to say after Al Michaels called Kirk Herbstreit a “clown” during a debate over analytics on Thursday Night Football.
For most of football history, the Carolina Panthers would’ve kicked the extra point in this spot. On Thursday Night Football at Lambeau Field, the Panthers were down 14 points until Jalen Coker had a great catch-and-run on fourth down to find the end zone. OK, so the math would go — you’re down 14, you […] The post Why Panthers Went For 2 Down 8 To Packers In Controversial Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
Analytics has become the antagonist or protagonist in sports, depending on who you ask. As such, it has provided sports media figures with endless fodder—arguably more than the actual games. Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce debated the validity of stats on New Heights all the way back in 2024, while Troy Aikman bashed analytics and The…
The Detroit Lions picked up a crucial win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. Detroit has now won two straight games and is 4-2 heading into next week’s clash with the Minnesota Vikings. However, head coach Dan Campbell nearly saw this whole thing blow up in his face. In the fourth quarter, Detroit […] The post Lions’ Dan Campbell’s hilarious response to analytics after bold call vs. Packers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Rays are not messing around as they look to avoid an 0-3 hole in the World Series. Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda is not in the lineup for Monday’s Game 3 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Talkin’ Baseball notes that this is the first time that Aranda has been benched … The post Rays All-Star gets benched for Game 3 of the World Series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Hockey analytics has naturally evolved over time, but one of the most general positions is that goaltending is very hard to predict, which makes it a riskier investment than other positions. With the New Jersey Devils acquiring Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets, there is an opportunity to see that evolution. It’s not merely that […] The post Pursuit of Connor Hellebuyck Tells a Different Analytics Story appeared first on HEAVY.
Passan also addressed the backlash he received to comments about the Dodgers.
Despite descending into a massive slump and serving a stint on the injured list, Shohei Ohtani could have still retained his National League MVP crown. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar’s 6.6 WAR is higher than plenty of past winners, but beyond that polarizing metric, voters place immense value on the sub-2.00 ERA he posted in […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong nearing jaw-dropping Baseball Savant history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"They said Luke Kennard had better upside"- Tim Hardaway recalls the Detroit Pistons passing on Donovan Mitchell because of analytics Basketball Network
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson made an interesting comment after his team fell 0-3 to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Following his team’s 121-108 loss, Atkinson struck a more positive tone and used analytics to point to how the Cavs have competed on the margins. “We’ve had success against this […] The post Stephen A. Smith buries Kenny Atkinson for ‘analytically’ winning comment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been able to pick up some talent in their previous drafts, and the hope is that they can help them win for years to come. When you look back at old drafts, there’s always the “what if” on if a team would’ve selected another player instead of who they actually […] The post Pelicans fans won’t like this Tyrese Maxey draft revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Stephen A. Smith didn't mince words while responding to Kenny Atkinson's remarks that the Cavaliers were analytically winning the series.
THE CLEVELAND Cavaliers’ head coach made a stunning statement that his team has a series lead in the Eastern Conference, according to his computer – despite his team still looking…
The outspoken analyst criticized Kenny Atkinson’s remarks, escalating discussion around the Cavaliers’ reliance on analytics and decision-making.
Some soundbites are so puzzling that they prompt reactions from people who may not even be immersed in that particular field of expertise. Mike Florio, the creator and editor in chief of Pro Football Talk, was compelled to write up a story on the viral analytics comments that Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson made […] The post Kenny Atkinson’s lame analytics comment even has Mike Florio clowning him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks have a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals and are one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. It’s been a disheartening series for the Cavs and their fans, with a particularly disappointing showing in a 121-108 loss in Saturday night’s…
Analytics just exposed a HUGE advantage for the Lions — and it spells serious trouble for the Bears A to Z Sports
The New York Knicks are one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are staring down something that has never happened in NBA history.No team has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit. That reality, though, did not stop Kenny Atkinson from finding the silver lining.The @NBA_NewYork […] The post Cavaliers Coach Sparks Chaos Across NBA World With Unexpected Remark Before Game 4 appeared first on HEAVY.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the cusp of bombing out of the NBA playoffs in the Eastern Conference Finals. They trail the New York Knicks 3-0, and each successive game has been less and less encouraging for the Cavs. While Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson has done a strong job to even get his team to this point, […] The post Cavs Coach Kenny Atkinson’s View Of Analytics Compared To Josh Hart Shows Why They’re Trailing Knicks 3-0 appeared first on BroBible.
Kenny Atkinson is taking looking on the bright side to another level.
MASN color commentator Ben McDonald sounded off about how much importance the Baltimore Orioles place on analytics after a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. The Orioles are currently 22-29 (21-29 when McDonald’s comments were made), tied for last place in the AL East. .@JonMeoli of @AllBannerSports piggybacked on what Ben McDonald said…
Josh Hart stole the spotlight at the postgame press conference when he strolled in with a box of L'industrie pizza in hand! While answering questions alongside teammate Karl-Anthony Towns, he turned the serious atmosphere into a fun moment
