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“The Thin Edge of the Wedge”: Accurately Predicting Shot Outcomes in Tennis using Style and Context Priors
Finding the Open Receiver: A Quantitative Geospatial Analysis of Quarterback Decision-Making
The Hot-Hand Fallacy: Cognitive Mistakes or Equilibrium Adjustments? Evidence from Major League Baseball
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“The Thin Edge of the Wedge”: Accurately Predicting Shot Outcomes in Tennis using Style and Context Priors
Finding the Open Receiver: A Quantitative Geospatial Analysis of Quarterback Decision-Making
The Hot-Hand Fallacy: Cognitive Mistakes or Equilibrium Adjustments? Evidence from Major League Baseball
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