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Cam Newton’s Press Conference Was A Perfect Hot Take Moment

Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, our podcast where the hot sports takes of the week meet the numbers that prove them right or tear them down. On this week’s show (Feb. 9, 2016), we discuss the Denver Broncos’ defensive domination of the Carolina Panthers in Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup, we dissect Cam […]

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Real-Time Data Could Corrupt Big-Time Sports

“After a goal is scored, the result is transmitted to a server in Malta and shows up on a screen, before people in the stadium even jump up and scream.” As you’re watching the Super Bowl this weekend, keep in mind that behind the scenes, loads of data — and money — is shifting with […]

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Real-Time Data Could Corrupt Big-Time Sports

“After a goal is scored, the result is transmitted to a server in Malta and shows up on a screen, before people in the stadium even jump up and scream.” As you’re watching the Super Bowl this weekend, keep in mind that behind the scenes, loads of data — and money — is shifting with […]

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Hot Takedown’s Super Bowl Special

Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, our podcast where the hot sports takes of the week meet the numbers that prove them right or tear them down. On this week’s show (Feb. 2, 2016), we look at all things Super Bowl. We touch on why Peyton Manning is the worst quarterback to ever […]

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Hot Takedown’s Super Bowl Special

Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, our podcast where the hot sports takes of the week meet the numbers that prove them right or tear them down. On this week’s show (Feb. 2, 2016), we look at all things Super Bowl. We touch on why Peyton Manning is the worst quarterback to ever […]

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