Okay, take these odds as the "real" odds of a team winning the game. Read more

90% sure that L. Jon Wertheim's book Scorecasting already covered this exact phenomenon. Read more

Quick and dirty, here are the ten worst divisions of all time, as measured by standard deviations from the mean divisional record for that sport: Read more

Very good article. You can also add a SECOND example from the 2013 World Series: Pedroia sliding into second base, the Cardinals player clearly never getting a hold on it before trying to turn the DP, and the call being reversed. Happened at Fenway. Game 1, I think? Read more

Jesus. Instead of tossing their coins in the air, the 1,000 people should just pool them and bet against the Steelers. Read more