Is concussion testing good enough?
Skating gingerly, Marc Savard took to Boston's practice ice for the first time this season on Oct. 26, 233 long days after a savage blindside elbow by…
Insider Ace of the diamond
Perfection is multifaceted. Like a perfect diamond, a perfect game glints at various angles, inviting us to appreciate its beauty from any number of …
Insider Next Level: the BCS margin of error
It's November, so here they come: complaints about the BCS standings, specifically their computer rankings. Can't you just hear your uncle? "Stupid co…
Insider Why D-backs should sit out free agency
Today's winners in statistics and analytics: The Brewers, the Diamondbacks, the Mariners Today's losers: Bad luck, Pedro Feliz, below-replacement-le…
Black QBs are underrated and underpaid
Is the NFL's quarterback rating system racist? That's a trick question. The league doesn't have a quarterback rating system; it has a passer rati…
Insider Colin Kaepernick's biggest fan? Harry Reid
Today's winners in Stats & Analytics:James Jones, Leonard Pope, predictable irrationality Today's losers:Jay Cutler, Ravens, Dolphins Could the …
Insider Defined roles in the NBA equals success
Today's Winners in Statistics and Analytics: Gino Cimoli, Willie Mays, 3-point shooters Today's Losers: Bill Belichick, offensive rebounding special…
Insider How some NBA teams give 110 percent
Today's winners in Stats & Analytics:Aaron Hernandez, LeSean McCoy, NBA players Today's losers:Max Hall, Eric Mangini, Randy Moss The Phillies and …
Insider CC Sabathia should start Game 4
Today's winners in Stats & Analytics:Joe Girardi, Charlie Manuel, Ron Washington Today's losers:A.J. Burnett, Tony Kubek, the Cowboys First things…
Insider Crunching Boise State's title-game hopes
Today's winners in Stats & Analytics:Alex Ovechkin, Boise State, Roddy White Today's losers:Randy Moss, Green Bay Packers, Nick Saban Today, I've go…
