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📉 Who are the Premier League's worst passers? We analyzed passing completion percentages to identify the top 10 players struggling with possession (data as of Dec 12, 2024). Goalkeepers, wingers, and midfielders make the list—find out why certain players turn over the ball more than others. ⚽🔄 #FootballAnalytics #SoccerStats #PremierLeague #PassingStats #DataDrivenInsights

Scully Spikes of the Day Who Will Win This Year’s 2024 Home Run Derby? The event showcases some of the best power-hitting sluggers in the game. The Home Run Derby is a perennial event to watch every year and always brings excitement. This year’s contestants: Pete Alonso - 19 HR (+330) Marcell Ozuna – 26 HR (+425) Bobby Witt Jr. – 16 HR (+425) Gunnar Henderson – 28 HR (+475) Adolis Garcia – 17 HR (+550) Teoscar Hernandez – 19 HR (+950) Jose Ramirez – 23 HR (+1300) Alec Bohm – 11 HR (+1600) *odds via FanDuel Scully’s Take: All these guys have a great shot at winning; there is no bad pick. But two players stand out to us to take home the crown. First, there is always value in the player from the hosting city. Adolis Garcia is one of the best power hitters in the game and will have all the support from the Rangers fans at the event tonight. However, our favorite pick to take home the crown tonight is Pete Alonso. It is almost like “The Polar Bear” is meant for this event. If he were to win in Dallas tonight, he would join Ken Griffey Jr. as the only two players to win the event three times. So tonight, we are rooting for history. #HomeRunDerby #MLB #PeteAlonso #AdolisGarcia #PowerHitters

Things that are #ruining Major League Baseball (MLB) for #fans. #MLB #Commissioner #RobManfred from #blackouts, #dishonesty about the investigation revolving around #ShoeheiOthani, Oakland Athletics move to #LasVegas, #rulechanges including the #pitchclock and #extrainningrules, and #progamblingads. #JohnFisher arguably one of the worst #owners of any of the four #majorsports in the #UnitedStates #DaveKaval #Athletics team president #VivekRanadive who is doing his best to help Fisher and Kaval get a temporary home in #Sacramento until the A's may go to Vegas. Which is hilarious as it was announced recently that Fisher and Kaval would like to play 10 percent of the home games away from Vegas. #RichardMonfort and #CharlesMonfort have not done much to try to even have a #competitive roster as owners of the #ColoradoRockies #JerryReinsdorf owner of the #ChicagoWhiteSox, there is some talent on that roster but it has underperformed prior to the 2024 season and currently his team has the worst record in MLB. #CharlesJohnson and #GregJohnson #SanFranciscoGiants owners, doing everything in their power to not help the #Athletics stay in #Oakland and even helped Kaval with the Sacramento deal. #BruceSherman #MiamiMarlins the franchise is a mess especially after letting #KimNg go. #InflatedAttendance numbers, I've watched numerous games this year, even at the start of the season there have been plenty of empty seats when the camera shows the crowds. #BadUmpires one retired recently in #AngelHernandez there are still a number of them that need to do the same.

Top 10 MLB Pitchers with the Fastest Throws - https://lnkd.in/dZQf5uCN In today's MLB, speed is king. Who needs a UCL when you can hit triple digits with your fastball or a slider across the plate, right? Between 2000 and 2023, the average fastball velocity of starting pitchers increased dramatically from around 89 miles per hour to over 94

https://lnkd.in/gcirTbKK This video is on Youtube..You could argue this has been an issue for a little over 30 years..The Marlins have been playing since 1993, and Pro Player Stadium had to be renovated for a baseball field to fit..The Marlins won the World Series in 1997 and 2003 but have always had fan attendance issues..The Marlins have only made the MLB Playoffs in 1997, 2003, and 2020..The Marlins started playing in their new stadium since 2012, and that sits on top of the site of the Orange Bowl Stadium..The Tropicana Dome opened up in 1992 in hopes of getting a MLB team, but the Devil Rays or Rays started playing in 1998..The Tropicana Dome is built more like a stadium than a ballpark and have hosted hockey, baseball, basketball, and football games..The Rays played in the 2008 and 2020 World Series..Someone made a good point on Youtube about how half of MLB teams play their Spring Training baseball in the state of Florida..A lot of Florida residents go for teams besides the Rays and Marlins..The state of Florida has a lot to offer to people too..Florida offers the beach life, outdoor drinking bars, year round golf, year round fishing, various amusement parks, and various water excursions..#sportadministration #facilitymanagement #eventmanagement #entertainmentbusiness #tourismbusiness #marketing #hospitality 💺 💺 🌴 🌴 🏊♀️ 👙 ⛳ 🏌♀️ 🏌♂️ ⛱ 🌆 🌅 ☀ 🍻 🏖 🧢 ⚾ 🆚 🐟 🐠 🎣 ⛵ 🚤 🚣♀️

Player Ratings: A review of New York Rangers Defensemen and Goalies' Regular Season and Playoff Performances - https://lnkd.in/dXeZv3tE After evaluating all the forwards on the New York Rangers roster, let's take a look at New York's defensemen and goaltenders. First, some parameters:• Each rating is based on the expectations of the player in question. The bar for Adam Fox to get an A is much higher

#RBArecommends This article analyses the ability of defensive midfielders to penetrate opposition defences. Passes to runs in behind, to switch play, and to players in space between the lines are considered. It highlights that players like João Palhinha at #Fulham (now - at #Bayern) and #Éderson at #Atalanta are below or around average in pass attempt counts (even when adjusted for team possession time). However, they take a very high proportion of opportunities to penetrate the opposition’s defensive structure. Meanwhile, the numbers for #Barça's Frenkie De Jong, #FCBayern's Joshua Kimmich, and #ManCity's Rodri reflect their focus on controlling play rather than taking risks. https://buff.ly/3Cw1eyS #football #soccer #footballanalysis #RBAanalysis -------------------- Follow us for more insights!

Trevor Lawrence signing a $275M contract is the latest QB mega-deal, but what quarterbacks are the best value? Who delivers the most bang for whatever bucks they are paid? Jeffri Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the Quarterback position looking for the best values. - What's the Top 5 look like? - What makes a QB "valuable"? - How much do championships matter? - What could new deals for Dak, J.Love and Tua do to the rankings? - Who just missed the cut?

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The Need for Change: NCAA Football's Playoffs Qualifier Problem In this video, a prominent head coach discusses the urgent need for change in NCAA football playoffs. With a unique perspective on the sport, he highlights the disparity between NCAA football and other sports and calls for a revision of the current qualifying system. #NCAAFootball #PlayoffsQualifier #NCAAReform #CollegeFootball #SportsLawsuits #ProminentCoaches #SportsPolicy #TimeForChange #NCAAPlayoffs #FootballReform