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Data-driven sports storytelling. The account for @OptaAnalyst's U.S. coverage.
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Does Jon Rahm have the form to challenge Scottie Scheffler in Northern Ireland? Our FRACAS model reveals who has the best chance to win, make the cut, finish in the top 10 and more at Royal Portrush. And Alex Kirshner breaks it all down. theanalyst.com/articles/open-…

It would be easy to tab Cam Ward and Travis Hunter as the most important rookies heading into 2025. Because they probably are ... but Tyler Greenawalt takes a look at the other first-year players who could be in that category next season. theanalyst.com/articles/most-…

A familiar face heads into the Open Championship with the highest win probability. Our FRACAS model reveals who has the rest of the list, and more ahead of the major at Royal Portrush. Alex Kirshner took a look: theanalyst.com/articles/open-…



Third base was once an all-mighty hitter’s position. Now it's a position in decline, and contenders in both leagues seek upgrades that probably don't exist. Ryan Fagan examines what's going on. (Mike Schmidt might want to look away from this data). theanalyst.com/articles/third…


It's not a fluke, but the continuation of a trend toward what appears to be a new normal at third base. Third continues to be in a decline offensively. Ryan Fagan took a closer look into why it might be happening to the once-mighty hitting position. theanalyst.com/articles/third…


Don't look now, but the Sun Belt has become one of the stronger conferences in the Group of Five. In the first of his college football preview series, Alex Kirshner assesses how the league looks heading into the 2025 season. theanalyst.com/articles/sun-b…


The SEC has gone two straight years without a national champion for the first time since 2013 & 2014. Alex Kirshner sizes up the league heading into the 2025 season and assess which teams have a chance to get the conference another national title. theanalyst.com/articles/sec-p…




