Media Truth | Analysis
A warning shot to the industry. This silo analyzes how sports media functions, exposing the business models and “dirty tricks” used to drive ratings.
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What Are Advanced Baseball Stats? A Complete Fan’s Guide
Did you know that a player batting .250 but sporting a wRC+ of 120 is actually 20% more valuable than the league-average hitter? Traditional averages can…
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Are NHL Contracts Fully Guaranteed? The Truth for NFL, NHL, and MLB
Every winter, fans drool over nine-figure deals—assuming players are locked in for the long haul. But professional sports contracts aren’t always ironclad. From surprise cuts…
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Advanced Football Analytics: Can Data Beat the Eye Test in the NFL?
The final seconds ticked away as the offense lined up on the opponent’s 35-yard line. Fans held their breath, expecting a field-goal try born from…
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The Decision That Accidentally Created Today’s Sports Drama Culture
Imagine this scenario: you’re engrossed in watching your favorite team play, but instead of analyzing their defensive strategies or admiring their athletic skills, you find…
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Analytics and the Sport Debate: Using Data in Sport
From Stats to Storylines: Why Data Makes Sports Debates Smarter Imagine settling a decades-old rivalry not with bold proclamations but with data in sports debates—a…
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Why We Love Hot Takes: Psychology Behind the Hottest Sports Takes
Picture yourself scrolling through Twitter during the final minutes of a playoff game. One bold declaration—“Player X is overrated, hands down”—ignites a wildfire of replies,…
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The Simple Truth About Why Sports Discourses Have Become Toxic
The Simple Truth About Why Sports Debates Have Become Toxic Remember when disagreeing about your favorite team didn’t feel like entering a war zone? Those…
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Sports Media’s Dirty Trick to Control You: How Networks Work
This article unpacks the dirty secrets of sports media manipulation, explains the psychological tricks at play, and gives you the tools to take control of your viewing experience.
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Advanced Football Analytics 101: Numbers Behind Modern NFL Strategy
Analytics used to be a barstool curiosity something stat geeks argued about while coaches trusted their gut. Fast-forward to Sundays in 2024, and those sports…
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Why Sabermetrics Matters Even If You Think It Doesn’t
Beyond Box Scores: Why Sabermetrics Matters Even If You Think It Doesn’t Discover how sabermetrics transforms baseball beyond confusing acronyms. Learn the metrics that matter,…
