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Are analytics making pro sports less fun? Fans and analysts remain divided

Today, the discussions of sports analytics in the 2011 movie "Moneyball" often seem quaint. The idea of a team using data to find players who may be more valuable than meets the eye (and less expensive) no longer surprises anyone.

Are analytics making pro sports less fun? Fans and analysts remain divided
Image: Phys.org
Today, the discussions of sports analytics in the 2011 movie "Moneyball" often seem quaint. The idea of a team using data to find players who may be more valuable than meets the eye (and less expensive) no longer surprises anyone.

Originally published at Phys.org

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