The mathematics of sports

Bill James first pioneered it for baseball in the 1980s, Moneyball made it popular, and now it is playing an increasing role within the dealings of NBA teams. Sports analytics, as it is known,  is fuelled by self-described sports-loving stat geeks, and is the go-to metric for professional sports teams[Read More…]

Christian McCue spots up for the jumper. (Liam Maclure / McGill Tribune)

Execution key for Redmen in pivotal divison contest

Execution, poise, and defensive intensity marked a hard fought win for McGill over Bishop’s. The Redmen beat the Gaiters 78-60 in Saturday’s battle between the RSEQ division leaders, played out in front of a packed and stuffy Love Competition Hall. A highly contested and entertaining game throughout, the Redmen—sparked by[Read More…]

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