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NBA Future of the Franchise Rankings III

Silver Bulletin • 136 implied HN points • 19 Feb 26
🎾 Sports Rankings
  1. A three-expert panel ranks all 30 NBA teams by their odds of winning championships over the next ten seasons, treating titles — not merely good records — as the only thing that matters.
  2. Long-term title chances hinge on more than current rosters: draft picks, cap flexibility, front-office skill, and market allure all matter, and the three judges weigh those factors differently.
  3. Recent moves and injuries have meaningfully altered outlooks — some teams are sliding because of bad trades or aging stars and cap constraints, while others rise from draft positioning or clearer rebuild plans.

Announcing the 2026 Cyber 150

The Security Industry • 18 implied HN points • 09 Mar 26
🕹 Technology Rankings
  1. The Cyber 150 uses LinkedIn headcount growth tracked in the IT‑Harvest Dashboard to identify the top 150 fastest‑growing midsize cybersecurity companies (50–500 employees), and the winners are published in a shared spreadsheet.
  2. AI security topped the list by category, with many winners offering agentic or AI‑powered solutions—MDR, autonomous pentesting, AI SOC analysts, DSPM, and behavioral risk tools—signaling a clear shift toward AI‑first defenses.
  3. Several winners drew major funding or were acquired and eight grew past the 500‑employee cutoff, and the dataset is positioned as a practical prospecting tool for vendors, recruiters, and event organizers (RSA exhibitors are flagged).

The 99 Best Restaurants in London, by Jonathan Nunn

Vittles • 541 implied HN points • 08 Dec 25
🍲 Food & Drink Rankings
  1. This is the first instalment of a ranked list of the 99 best restaurants in London, covering positions 99–76.
  2. The full list is split into multiple parts, with later posts covering higher-ranked entries up to No. 1.
  3. Full access to the entire list and past issues requires a paid subscription, and the post is behind a paywall that asks readers to subscribe or sign in.
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The NBA season starts in eight days

Marc Stein • 648 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Rankings
  1. The NBA season starts in eight days, with teams beginning practice and preseason games.
  2. FIBA's world rankings have changed, with USA rising to the top and Germany moving to third.
  3. There are 49 NBA players classified as 'stars' subject to the new Player Participation Policy.

Money League 2022/23

The Swiss Ramble • 334 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Rankings
  1. The top 20 revenue-generating football clubs reported record earnings for the 2022/23 season.
  2. Commercial revenue surpassed broadcasting revenue as the most significant income stream for the clubs.
  3. English clubs saw a decrease in rankings within the Money League, with only one club in the top four places.

'Mid'-century modern

Close-reading the reruns with Phoebe Maltz Bovy • 412 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Rankings
  1. The concept of 'mid-century modern' extends beyond furniture and into discussions of attractiveness.
  2. The term 'mid' is used to describe women who are attractive but not considered exceptionally beautiful.
  3. For men, beauty is viewed as subjective while for women, it's often seen as a source of power and subject to rankings.

Universities continue to embarrass themselves over rankings

Science Forever • 179 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🚌 Education Rankings
  1. Changes in university rankings have led to improvements for some public universities at the expense of some private universities who prioritize rankings above other aspects of their missions.
  2. Despite the impact of university rankings, students and families consider various factors when choosing a college, with rankings not always being the deciding factor.
  3. Private universities' reactions to rankings changes and public universities' focus on educational equity and social mobility highlight important differences in the higher education landscape.

The 2023 True Sack Rate (TSR): Week 18 Update (Final Rankings)

Trench Warfare • 119 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Rankings
  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.

The 2023 OL almanac

Trench Warfare • 218 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Rankings
  1. The 2023 OL Almanac is now updated with changes in starting lineups.
  2. Experience levels, age rankings, draft capital, and unit weight are important factors in analyzing offensive line units.
  3. The Colts, Falcons, and Chiefs have some of the most athletic offensive line units based on the Relative Athletic Score (RAS).

The State of College Football: Week 7

The Draft Scout • 117 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🎾 Sports Rankings
  1. There were major changes in Heisman odds and top 25 teams losing in Week 7 of College Football.
  2. Top 25 Rankings: Different teams like Florida State, Georgia, and others made it to the top spots.
  3. Weekly Awards: Players like Elic Ayomanor and Xavier Watts received recognitions.

2024 Consulting Salaries released 🤑

Boiling The Ocean • 59 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
💼 Business Rankings
  1. 2024 consulting salaries have been released, with firms like Bain, McKinsey, and ghSMART receiving top rankings.
  2. Firms are engaging in 'Greenhushing' - scaling back on communicating their sustainability efforts.
  3. Vault's top 50 global consultancies have been announced, highlighting top firms across various categories.

The US News rankings are evil

Science Forever • 119 implied HN points • 27 Jan 23
🚌 Education Rankings
  1. A sharp Columbia professor revealed manipulation in US News ranking, leading to significant drops in rankings.
  2. Law schools like Yale and Harvard are standing up against the system gaming in the rankings, challenging the norm of 'T-14'.
  3. Top medical schools, such as Washington University, are following suit to withdraw from rankings, signaling a shift in focus towards more meaningful aspects of education and research.

Uni Watch Blog Digest for the Week Ending Feb. 9, 2024

Uni Watch • 39 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Rankings
  1. The Uni Watch Blog covers a wide range of uniform-related content in a weekly digest format, making it a convenient one-stop-shop for uniform enthusiasts.
  2. The blog features diverse content such as concept designs, uniform rankings, updates on jersey releases, and discussions on sports uniforms.
  3. There is a strong community engagement aspect with contributions from various individuals, showcasing different perspectives on uniform-related topics.

AIM Daily XO

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 39 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🚌 Education Rankings
  1. AIM has been ranking graduate programs for eight years, focusing on Data Science programs in India for 2023. They use surveys and research to create these rankings.
  2. This year's rankings include both on-campus and online/hybrid postgraduate programs. This helps students find options that fit their learning style.
  3. A strong program is one that scores well across various areas, showing its quality and value to students.