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First Look At Rome's Ryder Cup

The Quadrilateral • 511 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Golf Players Course design
  1. The course routing at Marco Simone for the Ryder Cup keeps key holes visible for spectators.
  2. Marco Simone features drivable par 4s that will add excitement to the back nine.
  3. The design of the course is straightforward and should not be a significant challenge for players to learn.
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The 2023 True Sack Rate (TSR): Week 18 Update (Final Rankings)

Trench Warfare • 117 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Analysis Statistics Rankings Players Defense
  1. The 2023 True Sack Rate (TSR) metric differentiates sacks into four categories to evaluate pass-rush production accurately.
  2. The TSR provides valuable insights into how players earn sacks based on skill, technique, and circumstances.
  3. TSR results and rankings for edge rushers are available, including top performers in various efficiency metrics.

One Last Look Back...

Knicks Film School • 746 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🎾 Sports Basketball Playoffs Players Injuries Preview
  1. The Knicks dominated the playoff series despite poor shooting by excelling in rebounding, turnovers, and free throws.
  2. Immanuel Quickley stood out in the series finale with strong defense and key points in the clutch moments.
  3. Julius Randle's impact and performance will be crucial for the Knicks against Miami Heat in the upcoming games.

Scouting Reports: Mid Major Standouts - Ben Humrichous, Jonathan Mogbo and Vonterius Woolbright

Chad Ford's NBA Big Board • 58 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Prospects NBA Draft Players
  1. Scouting reports on Ben Humrichous, Jonathan Mogbo, and Vonterius Woolbright for the 2024 NBA Draft
  2. Humrichous is a standout shooter with potential for NBA, but scouts will be watching his defense closely
  3. Mogbo shines as a playmaker and rebounder but needs to work on his shooting for NBA readiness

Tuesday At The Masters

The Quadrilateral • 491 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
🎾 Sports Golf Players Preparation Media
  1. Weather forecast for the Masters remains bleak with anticipated rains and grey skies.
  2. Groupings for the Masters were announced with notable golfers and distance discrepancies.
  3. Tiger Woods discussed his preparation, support for a golf ball rollback, and playing with persimmon equipment.

The All-Star Game Isn't The NBA's Biggest Problem

Huddle Up • 31 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Business Players
  1. The NBA's All-Star Game had issues with lack of defense and high scoring, but this highlights broader problems like declining viewership and owners selling stakes.
  2. Adam Silver is a unique NBA commissioner loved by many for his approach balancing on-court and off-court business, though the league faces challenges on the court with lack of defense and player engagement.
  3. The NBA's decline in viewership, financial-savvy owners selling stakes, and upcoming retirements of key players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry pose challenges for the league's future success.

Happy Opening Day!

Mets Fix • 412 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Baseball Teams Players Games
  1. Baseball fans celebrate Opening Day with special memories and stories.
  2. The New York Mets have a strong history of winning on Opening Day.
  3. New rules and exciting matchups mark the start of the 2023 baseball season.

How good will Victor Wembanyama be?

Silver Bulletin • 108 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🎾 Sports Basketball NBA Players Draft
  1. Victor Wembanyama is predicted to be a superstar based on his preseason performance.
  2. Players like LeBron James and Magic Johnson are compared to Wembanyama due to their hype and impact in their rookie seasons.
  3. There's a historical analysis showing that the majority of hyped rookies similar to Wembanyama have gone on to have successful NBA careers.

Fake

TrueHoop • 294 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Basketball Skills NBA Players Coaching
  1. Faking in basketball can disrupt the defender's timing and slow down the offensive player.
  2. Faking is a basic skill that all basketball players can do, but many NBA players don't utilize it effectively.
  3. Coaches often discourage NBA players from faking during games.

A chat with Tom Silverstein on what's next for the Packers and Aaron Rodgers

Go Long with Tyler Dunne • 255 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Football NFL Players Teams
  1. GM Brian Gutekunst and the Packers are prepared to move on from Aaron Rodgers and start with Jordan Love.
  2. The Packers' handling of Rodgers' contract has given him a lot of leverage in the situation.
  3. There are predictions the situation with Rodgers could drag on through the NFL Draft, with potential trade options beyond the New York Jets.

Australian Junior Championships 2024: A wrap on standout male prospects at the U20 tournament

The Pick and Roll • 19 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Players Event coverage
  1. The Australian Junior Championships 2024 showcased impressive new male prospects with standout talents.
  2. Kye Savage stood out as a scoring powerhouse, averaging 24.6 points per game, displaying strong athleticism and shot-making skills.
  3. Jacob Furphy played a key role in Tasmania's success with his all-around skills, providing balance to the team's offensive output.

NBA Eastern Conference preview

Silver Bulletin • 82 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🎾 Sports NBA Betting Teams Players
  1. Nate Silver is creating his own NBA Eastern Conference projected standings without the RAPTOR projections this year.
  2. He is considering team dynamics, player injuries, and other factors to come up with his projections.
  3. He shares insights on top teams like the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, discussing changes and challenges for the upcoming season.

2023 OL Free Agency Rankings

Trench Warfare • 117 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🎾 Sports NFL Free Agency Offensive Line Rankings Players
  1. Free agency for offensive linemen in 2023 is not deep, but there are some quality starters available.
  2. Teams need to carefully assess the value of offensive linemen based on their unit's performance and needs.
  3. The rankings provide insight into the available offensive tackles, categorizing them into different tiers based on their skill level and potential.

Checking in on the WNBL MVP race

The Pick and Roll • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Players
  1. The Suzy Batkovic Medal is a prestigious award in the WNBL, with many notable winners.
  2. Jordin Canada from Melbourne Boomers is a top contender for the WNBL MVP due to her impressive stats and impact on both ends of the court.
  3. The debate over the best player in Townsville Fire creates an interesting situation in the MVP race.

Calculating the Sharpness of Different Players

Chess Engine Lab • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 24
🎾 Sports Chess Players Tournaments Games
  1. The sharpness score can be used to assess chess players' gameplay, comparing their style and strategic decisions.
  2. To calculate a player's sharpness, looking at the change in sharpness after each move can help isolate individual performance.
  3. Analyzing sharpness in matches between players can provide insights into their contrasting styles and performance evolution over time.

Centipawn Loss Distribution

Chess Engine Lab • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 24
🎾 Sports Chess Analysis Gaming Players Strategy
  1. Average centipawn loss (ACPL) gives an overview of the quality of a chess game by indicating the average number of centipawns a player loses during a game.
  2. Looking at the distribution of centipawn loss (CPL) in a game can provide more insightful information than just relying on ACPL, especially in drawn games.
  3. Analyzing CPL distribution for multiple games by the same player can show patterns in their play, including frequency of blunders and small mistakes compared to other players at their rating.