The Iverson Gap: Why Valuing Players Is Even Harder Than You Think

David Roher, 12.14.2009

Co-President, Harvard Sports Analysis Collective

The truth is that the traditional currency of a player's value, the win, is fairly unimportant.

Is Major League Baseball Going Broke? Why American Needle Makes Sports Leagues Nervous

Brian Ross, 12.12.2009

Writer, Journalist, Political Satirist, and Senior Editor of MLNSports.com

Major League Baseball appears to be hurting financially. The signs were there from the time we landed at the airport in Indianapolis, site of this year's Baseball Winter Meetings.

The NBA's Caron Butler knows kids love bikes at Christmas

Paula Duffy, 12.11.2009

Paula Duffy is the National Sports Examiner at Examiner.com

Caron Butler of the Washington Wizards might have corporate sponsors but understands when you're giving gifts you should do what the rest of us do, pa...

Nancy Lieberman's Legacy Transcends Sports

Joe Favorito, 12.09.2009

sports and entertainment communications, marketing and branding consultant

One of the great things that draws us to athletics, competing or even watching, is the surprise. Nancy Lieberman, 50 years old and a New York City native, has seemingly conquered every barrier ever presented to her.

The Tragedy of the New Jersey Nets

Thomas Alter, 12.07.2009

The leadership in New Jersey needs to work with the talent they have available. They don't have to be world-beaters, just start with being competitive.

How the Nets Might Still Entertain Us

Eric Trager, 12.08.2009

Writer, Ph.D. Student

On Friday night, the New Jersey Nets finally won their first game of the season, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91 and ending an NBA-record-settin...

What Makes the Great Ones Great?

Dr. Jim Taylor, 12.03.2009

Ph.D. in Psychology, consultant, speaker, author, and lecturer at the University of San Francisco

In my work with athletes, I've been able to identify the five most important psychological qualities that distinguish the Wayne Gretzkys and the Candace Parkers from the rest of us.

Tough Job Ahead For Whoever Takes Helm Of Disastrous New Jersey Nets

Joe Territo, 11.30.2009

Content Director, NJ.com

After an 0-16 start it was good news this weekend that the Nets fired coach Lawrence Frank. That did not change the team overnight, as the Nets notched another loss.

Phoenix Suns: A Futile Reclamation Project

Michael Pina, 11.25.2009

With a new coach and a new stable of trigger happy, deadly accurate long ball snipers who know their role and fill it splendidly the Suns are back to where they once were.

NBA Sons Populate College Hoops

Eric Angevine, 11.23.2009

Editor, StormingTheFloor.net

The more transcendent the father, the more average the son, it seems. Below, we'll compare the college averages of the paterfamilias to the accrued stats of the offspring.

The Numbers Say Dirk for MVP!

Wayne Winston, 11.20.2009

Wayne Winston Kelley School of Business

The NBA season is less than 4 weeks old but analyzing the play by play data from each game enables us to obtain many interesting insights.

A Digital Look at the NBA

Wayne Winston, 11.14.2009

Wayne Winston Kelley School of Business

Using fairly sophisticated mathematical techniques, we can now find ratings for players and lineup combinations that best explain the movement of the scores in each NBA game.

Lakers Anxious for Return of Pau Gasol Despite 6-1 Record

Paula Duffy, 11.12.2009

Paula Duffy is the National Sports Examiner at Examiner.com

No one is sure when he will return and while the the team has hopes it will be sooner rather than later, the NBA season marches on.

The Importance of Schedule Strength in Sports

Wayne Winston, 11.11.2009

Wayne Winston Kelley School of Business

The goal of my posts will be to show you how simple mathematical concepts can often lead to important insights about the burning sports questions of the day.

How to Lose LeBron in 10 Days: A New York Knicks Recipe

Peter Robert Casey, 11.11.2009

First media credentialed microblogger in college hoops history

You can bring out all the stars and stops, but at the end of the day, or season in this matter, LeBron is looking to join a winner. You can't put lipstick on the standings.

Poet Pride: A Charm City Classic on Film

Timothy Cooper, 11.09.2009

Filmmaker and Co-Founder of The Cost Magazine

A new basketball documentary, Poet Pride, takes a look at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. This famed East Baltimore institution has produced some of the greatest basketball players in the country.

Let the Public Own the Teams

Roy Ulrich, 11.04.2009

Roy Ulrich is a writer/researcher at Demos, a New York-based policy and advocacy organization.

If public ownership were allowed, owners would be barred from moving teams from small markets where they were profitable - like Green Bay - into larger markets.

Netflix Bringing Watch Instantly to Nintendo Wii: MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer October 30, 2009

Shelly Palmer, 10.30.2009

President, National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences, NY

Netflix wll begin offering its Watch Instantly service through Nintendo's Wii. While rumors have been circulating, especially after Netflix reached ...

Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman, 10.28.2009

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

The Yanks are #1 in payroll, the Phillies #7. The only "low rent" team to make the postseason in 2009 was the Twins. The money gap continues to be a major flaw in baseball.

LeBron James Dunks on George W. Bush's Ass

Matthew Filipowicz, 10.23.2009

Comedian, Cartoonist, Satirist

Le Bron James wants to dunk on G.W. Bush's ass, break the rim, and shatter the glass. The former President, never one to avoid biting off more than he can chew, issued a trash talking response.

Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman, 10.21.2009

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

But what's with the umpiring? The umps, in perfect position, blew two straight calls last night against Nick Swisher. I'm not in favor of replay in most cases. I am in favor of getting these umps eyeglasses.