I Talked to the Theoretical Physicist Who Helped Save Liverpool
I finally got in touch with Liverpool’s former Head of Research, Ian Graham. We talked about how the club used his and his team’s data to win every possible trophy, how the rest of the sport is still way behind, and plenty more:
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Why You Don't Want Another Erling Haaland
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
My latest column for ESPN is up. Inspired by a recent conversation, I tried to identify European soccer's “triple threats”: The other day, I spoke to someone who helped build a team that won the
Why Every Team Would Be Better With Harry Kane
Friday, November 3, 2023
Ahead of Saturday's Der Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, I wrote about Harry Kane, who might be better than ever before: Tottenham are not better because they're without
The Premier League, Ranked, Vol. 3
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The third edition of the Premier League power rankings I do with my buddy Bill Connelly just went up on ol' ESPN dot com. Here's a tidbit, of me on Spurs: That said, Spurs are not this good. No
Who Ya' Got: Barcelona or Real Madrid?
Friday, October 27, 2023
I just feel like you don't hear the phrase “aloha means goodbye” anymore, right? Seemed like I was hearing that once a week back when I was in elementary school. Anyway: aloha! I wrote about
What Happens When Moneyball Works Too Well?
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
My latest ESPN piece went up earlier today. I wrote about how the Billy Beane-led ownership group at Toulouse, who play Liverpool in the Europa League on Thursday, had to relinquish control of the club
Friday, December 8, 2023
Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 The Opening Tip LeBron is timeless Two current losing streaks are flirting with history Chuck spent last night's TV coverage roasting everyone 1. He's Here, He's Perfect
Friday, December 8, 2023
Lakers, Pacers in IST Final. Rahm Goes Rogue. Patriots Upset. MLS Cup, Heisman & The Weekend...
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Luka, Embiid, Bane & Banchero Go Off on Big Night. Yankees Add Soto. Heisman Finalists & More...
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Tyrese Haliburton at The Singularity, a Zion Williamson interregnum, another Giannis triump and LeBron's war on time itself.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
NBA In-Season Tournament Final 4. NFL Power Rankings Week 14. MLB Winter Meetings & More...
The 20 Most Valuable Player in the Premier League
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
I have access to a new stat: expected possession value. I would call it “xPV” but then I remembered how my buddy Donnie made fun of me because every stat I cited sounded like an STD. Anyway, I wrote
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Jags Lose MNF & QB Trevor Lawrence. Pacers & Pels Advance in NBA IST. Polls, Heisman & More...
Chicken soup for the sports lover’s soul
Monday, December 4, 2023
Cozy winter vibes
Monday, December 4, 2023
CFB Playoff After Wild Champ Weekend. NFL Week 13, MLS Semis, Purdue Falls & More...
Sunday Scroll: Breaking the rules never looked so good
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Getting into good trouble