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Eye on the Ball: The Relationship Between Sensorimotor Abilities and On-Field Performance in Professional Baseball
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High-resolution shot capture reveals systematic biases and an improved method for shooter evaluation
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Inventing Modern Basketball
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Just the Facts: A Conversation with Steve Ballmer
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What Sports Can Learn from Other Industries
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Creating a New Stat
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Put a Ring on It: Building a Champion
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Playing for the Players: The Future of Player Advocacy
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