Fox Sports analyst C.J. Nitkowski has called enough Major League baseball games in his broadcasting career to understand what his television audience is looking for. While part of Nitkowski’s job is to inform viewers of what is happening, he prefers to delve deeper into why something is happening. At times, the answer can seem basic. […]
Every year we trick ourselves into thinking we can build brackets that won’t bust in the first weekend. Every year we’re wrong. But good news may be coming to all March Madness bracket geeks — Adobe is offering their enterprise-grade data tool, Adobe Analytics, to the public over the course of the tournament. They’re calling […]
The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) will soon be receiving robust data solutions. A partnership has been formed making Beitai Digital the league’s official and exclusive data service provider. Beitai, an exclusive partner of Sportradar, will develop data products and services for the league and its fans. “For us, this deal is a proud culmination of all […]
A May 2017 Sports Illustrated article took an insightful deep-dive into the NBA’s “hustle stats.” A closer look at these previously unkept numbers gleaned something important: hustle separates good from great. It therefore comes as no surprise to see names like Draymond Green and Stephen Curry atop the rankings. In case you haven’t been keeping track, […]
In-depth, statistical analysis of soccer matches has quickly become a fundamental aspect for fans. Simple match stats, whether it be shots on target, tackles or team possession are no longer enough. People want more. With this, the North American Soccer League (NASL) has unveiled a new 3-year partnership with Opta, a company providing highly detailed […]
