Machine learning analysis reveals which metrics drive March Madness seeding and predictive analytics in committee decisions.

While this class is short on big names, there is more boom than bust for this potential crop of players, including only three quarterbacks. It’s not rare for top free agents to come off career seasons ...

While bullpens and openers have become all the rage in the age of analytics, the ace starting pitcher is still inherent in baseball. That’s why, despite this shift in philosophy, there’s still no ...

Editor’s note: Previous versions of the simulation were incorrectly calculating each team’s odds of reaching the conference finals and beyond. That error has been ...

Debt held by the public will balloon to more than $56 trillion by 2036 as annual deficits continue to mount, according to the latest projections from the Congressional Budget Office. By later this ...

The Chicago Bears have some financial hurdles to clear if they mean to pursue Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby in a trade during the 2026 NFL offseason, but the latest projection from ESPN suggests ...

A look at projected batting lineup, starting rotation, and bullpen of the Washington Nationals for the 2026 season. The Washington Nationals have fresh enthusiasm for the 2026 campaign after yet ...

In the conversation: Ali Sanchez, Payton Henry. Longshot candidates: Miguel Palma, Abrahan Gutierrez. Summary: Projected regular first baseman Ben Rice is keeping a hand in catching duties this spring ...

The selection committee for the NCAA men's basketball tournament revealed its current top 16 seeds on Saturday, thus bringing March Madness further into focus. Michigan, Duke, Arizona and Iowa State ...

After falling to Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Team USA has assembled a roster loaded with MLB stars for the next iteration of the tournament. While Team USA's roster was strong in 2022, ...

A look at the San Diego Padres’ projected 2026 batting order, starting rotation, bullpen depth, and offseason roster. The San Diego Padres have had several issues over the last couple of years.