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Basketball analytics corrected decades of bad intuition. Then it created new blind spots
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic 's desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak's newsletter here. Joe Boylan worked in the NBA for a decade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden…
Lawmakers back pause on basketball betting amid risks from prediction markets
Lawmakers have expressed support for the government's decision to pause the rollout of basketball betting, citing emerging risks linked to the rapid rise of prediction markets. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The move follows reports that…
Hong Kong's basketball betting U-turn 'aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown'
Hong Kong's sole legal betting operator and lawmakers were caught off guard by the government's abrupt decision to suspend the rollout of legal basketball betting, which some believe was intended to align with Beijing's efforts to curb gambling…
Basketball betting rollout halted as govt evaluates impact of prediction market platforms: source
The HKSAR government has recently notified the Hong Kong Jockey Club to pause the implementation of basketball betting activities, which were initially planned to launch as early as September this year, according to an exclusive source from the…
Hong Kong puts launch of basketball betting on hold
Hong Kong authorities have put a plan to launch basketball betting on hold amid the rapid growth of the prediction market, seven months after lawmakers passed a bill to legalise the activity. A spokesman for the Home Affairs and Youth Bureau said…
JCPenney Brings Its Battle Against Fashion Elitism to Women's Basketball
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Top 10 tips to play and win ESPN fantasy women's basketball like the pros
It's almost that time again; ESPN Fantasy Women's Basketball is back for its fifth campaign! Last season was wire-to-wire action, and the offseason provided even more fireworks. The WNBA and the player's union negotiated a new collective bargaining…
There is an untapped NIL economy in women's college basketball
The women's college basketball season concluded with record viewership, highlighting a growing fanbase and engagement levels. Recent data shows that female athletes are securing more NIL deals per player despite receiving a smaller share of revenue…
Crypto-based prediction markets popular but risky for Hong Kong users: experts
Prediction markets are surging in popularity as cryptocurrency-based gambling platforms offering diverse gameplay and attractive odds, observers have said, warning against the risks of reneged payouts after the Hong Kong government halted plans for…
Why the transfer portal isn't a magic bullet in college basketball
As portal season kicks off, recent history shows that landing marquee names doesn't guarantee tournament success or even conference competitiveness. Key transfers helped Michigan win a national title but other highly ranked transfer classes, like…
Jalen Cox Visiting Maryland Basketball Tomorrow
The Maryland Terrapins men's basketball program continues its search to address its need at the guard position for the upcoming 2026 College Basketball season. Head coach Buzz Williams and company are hosting a visit for Colgate guard Jalen Cox…
Arizona State Basketball Mailbag: NIL Questions, Recent Surprises, More
TEMPE -- The Arizona State Sun Devils are stuck in the middle of rebuilding a roster that has splintered in half in recent weeks, filling out a new-look coaching staff under first-year head coach Randy Bennett, and overseeing the beginning stages…
Why Brett Decker's Commitment Matters for Baylor Basketball
News broke on Saturday morning that Baylor had reached an agreement with Liberty guard Brett Decker Jr. The sharpshooter was ranked second in the nation in 3-point percentage last season among qualified shooters (47%) and was being sought by teams…
Iowa State Basketball Freshman Transfers to Mississippi State
The Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball team experienced a mass exodus at the end of the 2025-26 season. After being eliminated in the Round of 64 by the Syracuse Orange in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, players quickly decided that they would be…
Breaking Down Taj Manning's Fit With Iowa State Basketball
The Iowa State Cyclones have had a monster start to this year's transfer portal window, where they were able to get five commits to come to the program. Iowa State is quickly building a great core for the 2026-27 season, and there are a ton of…
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