Strategy

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F1's Data Deluge Fuels Strategic Decision Making

In Formula 1, a two-stop strategy with pit stops on lap 12 and lap 32 isn't a gut feeling from a seasoned strategist, but a precise output from a Monte Carlo simulation run in milliseconds.

Rachel Goldberg·September 11, 2026

NBA players in a small ball lineup driving for a fast break, with a larger player struggling to defend and rebound.

Hardwood Intel

Small ball lineups gain NBA speed advantage despite rebounding concerns

In a critical playoff game against the Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers' bench went a staggering 36 minutes without scoring a single point.

Darius Tehrani·July 9, 2026

Yordan Alvarez in a powerful batting stance during a Houston Astros game, with symbolic representations of struggling minor league pitchers in the background.

The Pitch

Houston Astros 2026 Season: Alvarez, Prospects & Strategy

Yordan Alvarez just hit his fifth career grand slam, pushing him to 22 home runs and 48 RBIs, leading the American League in both categories.

Sofia Castillo·June 8, 2026

Baseball manager and data analyst intensely studying complex analytics and player statistics on glowing computer screens in a dugout.

Fairway Digest

Teams Embrace Data for Best Baseball Offense Strategies

Last season, the league-leading offense, the Atlanta Braves, posted a team batting average of just .

Chloe Armstrong·May 20, 2026