I really enjoyed writing my first article at @backheeled.com alongside @joeclowery.bsky.social! If you're interested in cities that don't get much attention as valuable US soccer markets, check it out! I added a fun surprise pick at the end too!

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Donovan Brazier's come back win streak should be halted at the #DiamondLeague when Wanyonyi and Arop face each other in what presumes to be another extremely fast 800 this season.

Noah Lyles has established himself as the man to beat in the 100, however he has yet to run a 100 this year and is coming up against a world-class field in London which just might add a little bit of uncertainty to the result today.

Definitely check out this scouting and optimization app that Drew and I created. It’s a new analytical approach to the balance between talent and costs that scouting departments constantly balance between. We are looking for feedback from people like you!

Should the Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall fight happen? The data says YES. Despite Jones' age at 37, heavyweight athletes (circled in red) are one of the top four most active groups in the UFC!

Best college coaches at retaining talent. Well-established coaches like Izzo, Hurley, and Self standout here as well as rising coaches like May, Lutz, and DeVries.

Graphic inspired by: @crumpledjumper.bsky.social who has some pretty amazing vizzes.

Ever wondered about who the next great basketball coaches are? I took a stab at evaluating coaches using the transfer portal and came to a very interesting shortlist of guys I believe can take the next step.

For my first article on BlueSky, I looked into the potential effect the transfer portal can have on coaching, particularly on what's often seen as the intangible side of coaching. Interested? Check it out below!

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