In today’s passing-heavy NFL, many front offices are signing their quarterbacks to lucrative deals.
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Orioles’ recent success due to many home runs, few walks
Under manager Buck Showalter and general manager Dan Duquette’s watch, the Orioles have formed a successful lineup that hits many home runs and draws few walks.
How to build an MLB team that will win the World Series–or at least come close
Based on the conversations we have with one another about our favorite MLB clubs, we all think we would be a great general manager capable of building the perfect, title-winning baseball team. We’re all wrong, at least some of the time, because even the “best” team often does not win the championship.
What makes for an exciting NBA postseason?
Whether you are a fan of the NBA or a network executive looking to attract as many viewers to TV screens as possible, your hopes for the postseason are the same: an exciting outcome. Thanks to a Mike Beouy-created statistic, the excitement index, the CNS data lab found that the first round of the playoffs for this year are more exciting than last year’s.
Netflix DVD subscribers are holding on, 4 million strong
DVD subscribers are falling, but they continue to contribute to Netflix’s bottom line.
Fanalytics Ep. 7: Rajon Rondo injured and “Playoffs in DC”
Gabe and Connor discuss the potential consequences of Rajon Rondo’s injury, jump around the sports landscape for some quick stats, and perform an original song about the playoffs in D.C. Lyrics: You trudged through months of late-night games against the…
Teams with no mascot are worth more than teams with one
A Capital News Service analysis shows which type of mascot is the best mascot for professional teams. Teams with no mascot tend to be worth more and win more than teams with one.
John Wall’s Misplaced MVP Season
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — The Washington Wizards just won their division for the first time in nearly 40 years, and the biggest driver of their success has been franchise superstar John Wall. The four-time all star is putting up career…
A Breakdown of Government Shutdowns
The federal government has to decide on a budget by midnight on April 28th or the government could shut down on President Trump’s 100th day in office.
Maryland 2018 budget increases spending over last year
Maryland’s budget for Fiscal Year 2018, which included $30.6 billion in state funds compared with $30.2 billion the year prior, passed the General Assembly March 28.