NCAA Men’s Final Ratings Can’t Match Women Amid UConn Routs
UConn’s seeming refusal to participate in a close game didn’t do the TNT Sports networks any favors Monday night, as the Huskies’ 75-60 dismissal of Purdue failed to draw a crowd commensurate with that...
View ArticleCaitlin Clark Drafted No. 1 by WNBA’s Indiana Fever
The worst-kept secret in women’s basketball has been revealed. Caitlin Clark, the former Iowa Hawkeye sensation, has been chosen No. 1 by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft. “I know the Indiana...
View ArticleNBA Play-In Tourney Heats Up With Possible LeBron-Curry Showdown
Born out of the Bubble in 2020, the NBA’s play-in tournament has provided millions of dollars in added value for rightsholders ESPN and TNT, while lending a welcome air of intrigue to the final weeks...
View ArticleNBA’s Load Management Policy Reduced Missed Games by Stars
The introduction of the NBA’s Player Participation Policy (PPP) in September led to a step in the right direction when it comes to stars playing more games. One intention of the policy was to reduce...
View ArticleCaitlin Clark Smashes Another TV Record as WNBA Draft Draws 2.45M
Caitlin Clark’s impact on women’s basketball ratings has broken through to the next level, as a record 2.45 million viewers tuned in to ESPN Monday night to watch as the Iowa star was selected No. 1 in...
View ArticleWarriors $8.2 Billion Valuation Built on Dynasty in Peril
The Golden State Warriors were blown out Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings in an elimination game in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. It marked the Warriors’ third season out of the playoffs over...
View ArticleHow Summer Olympic Sports Have Changed Over Time: Data Viz
The Olympics are thought of as being steeped in tradition, but just four sports disciplines—athletics, fencing, swimming and artistic gymnastics—have been included in every single Summer Olympics since...
View ArticleNBA Players to Split $34 Million for 2024 Playoff Bonuses
NBA players have the highest salaries in U.S. pro sports by a wide margin. The same holds true come playoff time. Players on NBA playoff teams will divvy up $33.7 million this season, with each team...
View Article3-Point Shooting Has Never Been More Important in the NBA: Data Viz
This is the first in a series of NBA Data Nuggets that will be published every Friday throughout the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Analysts often refer to the NBA as a “make or miss league,” meaning that whether...
View ArticleNBA Postseason Play Really Is Different: Data Viz
The NBA playoffs have felt more disconnected from the regular season of late. Last season, for instance, the Miami Heat became the first team to ever reach the NBA Finals despite being outscored in the...
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