the arguments against this are hilarious. people keep acting like FGs/XPs are automatics when Jake Elliott missed a FG and XP in the game.

NEW: I spoke with Amari Williams after his first real NBA opportunity against the Pistons, which earned the praise of his Celtics teammates. “I didn’t have any idea I was gonna play, to be honest." How he stayed ready, anyways: www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...

how Jerry Jones expects the Cowboys to play.

wrote about Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson and the Dunning-Kruger effect. also, I added some reflections since getting laid off from NESN. jasons-belated-takes.ghost.io/jordon-hudso...

It's almost as if there's a company culture problem.

Big Data + Panel Wreaks Havoc on WWE & AEW | Pollock & Thurston Plus, updates on the WWE shareholder lawsuit, AEW drops "Shockwave" trademark

Big Data + Panel versus the old method, side by side: How WWE and AEW measure under both

I have enormous sympathy for any young writer trying to break into the sports writing industry, which is filled with a bunch of people that think they are experts, and a corporate structure that rewards playing to the lowest common denominator

wrote about Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson and the Dunning-Kruger effect. also, I added some reflections since getting laid off from NESN. jasons-belated-takes.ghost.io/jordon-hudso...

love that Mitch Johnson’s height is worded like it’s some trade secret lmao.

Julius Erving soaring for the rebound at UMass.

I’m told Tom Brady was a big advocate for bringing in Chip Kelly to run the Raiders' offense, and has shared with some people close to him his disappointment in the team’s overall performance. His frustrations go beyond the offense, too. www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

Plaintiffs say WWE merger case is being delayed as 6,500 documents from Vince McMahon’s seized mobile device enter discovery

NWSL viewing record: An average of 1.184 million on CBS/Paramount+ for championship match between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit. It was a 22 percent increase over 2024.

I know people identify Rodney Harrison with the Patriots now but you also have to understand how good he was with the Chargers from 1994 to 2002. That 1998 Chargers defense was awesome despite a terrible offense.

what

NCAA Women's College Basketball Players Rankings - Class by Class! Week 3 #WNBA

Each Monday morning, I throw a fantasy football stat thread together. As a reminder, these are not takes. This is just data. More context is always important. This is the Week 12 data dump.

NEW: AEW voluntarily withdrew its application for the "Shockwave" trademark, ending the dispute with the NWA over the name. wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...

AEW drops bid to trademark “Shockwave” after dispute with NWA Trademark board ruling means AEW can’t revive its claim, ending yearlong dispute.

Patriots LT Will Campbell is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain and will have an MRI on his knee, sources said. He’s a candidate for Injured Reserve, with the hope he returns when it counts the most.

Attendance for #BostonFleet home opener 5,166. For context, home opener in 2024: 4,351 Inaugural game 2023: 3,770. #PWHL

"There's going to be some injuries that we're just not going to be able to avoid." — Mike Vrabel on Friday Two days later, injuries hit hard in a win at Cincinnati. So how much damage did they do to the #Patriots Super Bowl hopes? Column: www.bostonherald.com/2025/11/23/c...

…and DAL teaching the Eagles the same thing on the same day.

taking a victory lap after one game against the Raiders…

For subscribers: % of DQ/count-out/no contest finishes in WWE and AEW Moving averages since 2020, by event type for Raw, Smackdown, Dynamite, NXT, Collision, and PPV/PLEs www.patreon.com/posts/144239...

shedeur finally had a legitimately great play and instead of talking about it they went straight to deshaun watson’s positive mentorship? what was that???

she’s in for a harsh reality when she learns lawsuits don’t always involve graphics in court.

People have a hard time thinking probabilistically. Sometimes things that give you a worse chance to win STILL LEAD TO WINS.

WICKED GOOD WIN 💚

just give TreVeyon Henderson the rock.

fake tush push becoming the new meta.

tough look for Chaisson falling for the hard count on fourth down.

algorithms are so funny because I’ve seen more negative reactions about Full Gear on Twitter way more than on Bluesky.

Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (CB Christian Gonzalez's "contact courage"; RB TreVeyon Henderson's role with Rhamondre Stevenson's return; Drake Maye's leadership is heard and felt; good and bad for red-zone D; Keion White trade etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Packers would be Super Bowl contenders but key decision-makers keep making bone-headed decisions.

hope for the Bruins.

Behind the Curtain: Wrestling’s Crisis of Performer Safety and Human Trafficking Awareness

Read the full article: wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...

Update with comments added from the CEO of the Media Ratings Council, confirming that Nielsen's Big Data is still accredited. He wasn't familiar with the discrepancies in wrestling viewership under the new methodology but said they will consider those going forward.

my coverage of Tony Khan’s media call ahead of Full Gear. 👇🏼

“the much-traveled, ex-New York Knick.”

Disappearing Signal messages and possible ‘Stunner’ group chat spark new dispute in WWE merger lawsuit

doing live coverage of the Tony Khan media call ahead of Full Gear for @wrestlenomics.com. follow along here: wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...

This is great and important reporting but the decision to drop it on TDOR makes me question if any trans people were involved at all because… it should have waited until next week.

Bushiroad financial results show New Japan stagnant but gains for Stardom The sports division slipped slightly year over year, with NJPW attendance down and Stardom growing in revenue and profitability.

I’m howling.

Stephen A. cannot fathom a world where he isn’t the center of it.

NBA viewership up big through first month of new rights deal: www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/nba-...

I can't stop laughing at this headline