Sports Analysis

The World Cup looks like a tournament of talent. But the biggest matches are often shaped long before kickoff. In The Invisible Tournament, Jonathan R. Whitestone takes readers beyond the goals, stars, stadiums, and scorelines to reveal the hidden systems behind football’s biggest global stage. Set against the historic scale of World Cup 2026, this book explores how nations, cities, geography, preparation, pressure, fan culture, and invisible advantages shape what the world eventually sees on the field. This is not an official guidebook, a trivia collection, or a simple team-by-team ...

This book examines the link between stadium ownership, financial strength and sporting output across European football. The work began during the Covid lockdown, when questions on the real impact of owning a stadium became difficult to ignore. Many clubs claim that control of their venue gives them stability. Others rely on municipal sites or long leases. The facts were unclear. Public data contained gaps, and some academic studies repeated errors without correction. This research addresses those issues through a structured investigation supported by verified records, financial statements, ...

A book of lessons in baseball enlightenment from three-time MLB Manager of the Year, Joe Maddon. "A perfect baseball book, as invaluable as it is unique." ―Jane Leavy, author of The Last Boy LP: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood No one sees baseball like Joe Maddon. He sees it...

Bloomsbury presents… xGenius: Expected Goals and the Science of Winning Football Matches by James Tippett read by Simon Darwen 'Eye-opening. An essential read for any football fan' – Jamie Carragher A new, expanded and super-charged guide to Expected Goals (xG) analysis from the bestselling...

Every Lakers fan, every basketball fan, and every sports fan should have this book in their library. Here's what you'll find inside.... Keep listening.... We wanted to retrace step-by-step the life of Kobe, from his childhood in Italy to his last moments in life, from the NBA draft to the five rings passing from Kobe as a father to the victory of the Oscar.

Unlock the secrets to turning your passion for collectible cards into a profitable side hustle – or even a full-time income! Flipping Collectible Cards for Profit Using eBay and AI Market Tracking Tools is your comprehensive guide to navigating the exciting world of card collecting and reselling. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out, this book provides the practical strategies and cutting-edge techniques you need to succeed in today’s dynamic market. Learn how to: Identify undervalued and trending cards with high profit potential. Master eBay selling strategies, ...

Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a high-stakes athletic program? In AT the End of the Bench, Dr. Robert Bradley draws on 35 years of experience to provide an unfiltered, literal guide to the world of athletic training. From the high school sidelines to the program director's office at Arkansas State University, this audiobook is the essential companion for anyone navigating the complex intersections of sports, education, and professional longevity. Dr.

AI will not magically pick winners for you. But it can help you become more organized, consistent, and disciplined in your betting research. AI for Sports Betting Research teaches readers how to use AI tools for note-taking, research organization, prompt building, checklist creation, market review, recordkeeping, and idea development. It focuses on responsible workflow improvement, not fake prediction promises. Inside, readers will learn: What AI can and cannot do for sports betting research How to use prompts for cleaner thinking How to organize betting notes How to summarize market ...

Introducing "Beyond the Box Score", the ultimate exploration into the rapidly changing world of sports statistics. This comprehensive guide will lead you through the fascinating landscape of advanced metrics, from their historical uses to ground-breaking future applications. Chapter by chapter, this book uncovers the complex world of sports statistics. Offering a solid grounding in basic metrics, it reveals the beauty of numbers in sports. Discover the limitations of conventional statistics and how advanced metrics and predictive modelling optimise the interpretation and potential of every ...

The AI Betting Edge: Master the Math, Beat the Odds, and Build a Data-Driven Value Betting System is a complete beginner-to-intermediate guide that helps you understand modern sports betting in a structured, intelligent, and data-driven way. If you’ve ever felt confused by odds, frustrated by losing streaks, or unsure how “professional bettors” actually think, this book breaks everything down into a clear, practical system you can follow step by step. Instead of gambling emotionally or guessing outcomes, you’ll learn how to approach sports betting like a structured decision-making ...

"Beyond the Bases: Creating a Winning Culture in Youth Baseball and Softball" is an essential guide for coaches, parents, and sports enthusiasts dedicated to fostering a positive and effective team environment. Authored by Joey Myers, a former Division-1 college baseball player and founder of Hitting Performance Lab, this book combines practical strategies, personal insights, and scientific principles to elevate youth baseball and softball coaching. The book is structured into ten comprehensive chapters, each addressing a critical aspect of team culture and player development: Leadership ...

Basketball Data Science: From Match Events to Board Decisions is a practical and strategic guide to the use of data analytics, artificial intelligence, performance metrics, and executive dashboards in modern basketball organisations. Professional basketball now produces vast amounts of data: shots, passes, screens, rebounds, turnovers, fouls, possessions, tracking signals, video tags, player workloads, scouting reports, ticketing patterns, sponsorship evidence, and fan engagement indicators. The challenge is no longer data collection alone. The real challenge is turning basketball data into...

Unleash the power of your voice with "The Art of Live Commentary" and step into the adrenaline-fueled world of Basketball Podcasting! This solo journey will take you from being a novice to becoming a master of thrilling play-by-play descriptors and an entertainer in your own right! Our detailed guide ensures a comprehensive understanding of the sport, by examining the basics of basketball, identifying key moments in a game and teaching you to develop your unique narrative. We don't just help you talk about basketball - we prepare you to communicate the energy, the drama, and the sheer ...

Stop Guessing. Start Winning. Transform ChatGPT into Your Personal Sports Betting Syndicate. Are you tired of losing bets to "gut feelings" or biased media hype? The sportsbooks have the most advanced algorithms in the world, isn’t it time you leveled the playing field? ChatGPT Prompts for Sports Betting is the definitive professional blueprint for bettors who want to stop gambling and start investing. By leveraging the power of AI, this guide teaches you how to turn raw data into high-probability winning tickets across the NFL, NBA, MLB, and Global Soccer markets. With over 220+ ...

A Telegraph Best Book of 2025. A News Statesman Book of the Year 2025. ‘David Goldblatt is possibly the best football historian there has ever been’. Dominic Sandbrook ‘David Goldblatt is the greatest British sportswriter of the 21st century … Injury Time is an absolute classic.’ James...

Revolutionize your coaching and unlock unprecedented insights with the power of basketball analytics and video breakdown! Welcome to the cutting edge of basketball coaching, where intuition meets data-driven precision. In "Utilizing Technology for Enhanced Coaching: Analytics and Video Breakdown Tools," seasoned coach Bryce Patton guides you through the seamless integration of digital tools to elevate your team's performance and foster superior player development. This isn't about complex algorithms; it's about fundamentally understanding how technology can sharpen your strategic decisions ...

Bloomsbury presents Crickonomics by Stefan Szymanski and Tim Wigmore, read by David Thorpe. SELECTED AS ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOKS OF 2022. A CRICKETER BOOK OF THE YEAR. An engaging tour of the modern game from an award-winning journalist and the economist who co-authored the...

Unleash your inner basketball detective and dominate the competition by knowing your opponent's next move! Are you ready to stop reacting to the game and start anticipating every play? In "Reading the Defense: Advanced Scouting Techniques for Coaches," this book reveals the art and science behind truly understanding your opponents. This isn't just a book filled with dry stats; it's your comprehensive roadmap to becoming a master strategist, transforming your team's approach to every game. Dive deep into the world of advanced scouting and discover how to: Master the Language of the Court: ...

Bloomsbury presents How to Win the World Cup by Chris Evans, read by Joshua Picton. WATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF 2022 – SPORT 'A brilliant new perspective on World Cup management... Superbly insightful .' – Jamie Carragher 'Superb – great stories about the greatest tournament' – Daniel...

In a world increasingly ruled by numbers and algorithms, award-winning journalist Chris Jones makes a compelling case for a more personal approach to analytical thinking​. THE EYE TEST is a necessary course correction, a call for a more balanced, personal approach to problem-solving...