article thumbnail

Sport analytics leverage AI and ML to improve the game

CIO

Nearly 10 years ago, Bill James, a pioneer in sports analytics methodology, said if there’s one thing he wished more people understood about sabermetrics, pertaining to baseball, it’s that the data is not the point. The point is to use the data like a razor to cut through false convictions to find the truth.

Sports 702
article thumbnail

Data Analytics Technology is Positively Disrupting the World of Sports

Smart Data Collective

In recent years, organized sports have been steadily changed by big data. The news programs and sports updates shown on television have been made to be more entertaining, partly because of research conducted and the information analyzed. More sports companies are likely to invest in big data in the future.

Sports 265
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

LaLiga transforms fan experience with AI

CIO

IT is playing a key role in how the world’s most popular sport is played and experienced in Spain. The transformation, which started in partnership with Microsoft in 2016, is also enabling LaLiga to expand its business by offering technology platforms and services to the sports and entertainment industry at large.

Sports 597
article thumbnail

The Role of Data Analytics in Football Performance

Smart Data Collective

However, many other industries have also been affected by advances in big data technology. The sports industry is among them. The Sports Analytics Market is expected to be worth over $22 billion by 2030. Data analytics can impact the sports industry and a number of different ways.

Sports 205
article thumbnail

The top 10 pro sports teams embracing analytics

Domo

Think back to the last time you watched a professional sporting event. You probably didn’t even notice that your favorite team is juiced on analytics and data. Increasingly, sports franchises are turning to myriads of data points to gain a competitive edge. Could you see the difference?

Sports 52
article thumbnail

Big Data In The Gaming Industry Makes A Massive Impression

Smart Data Collective

However, big data tools are required to help key players in the industry stay competitive. Big data helps them accurately predict the odds of players winning, as well as personalizing their games for the different players. It was the bookies who were the first gambling professionals that made use of big data analysis.

Gaming 233
article thumbnail

The Incredible Growth of Chess - Chess in 2000 vs. 2022 Data Visualizations

Data Hut

Chess is a sport that has traditionally been dominated by older people. The average rating of a player in the top 100 has increased over the years, making it more competitive to grab a spot in the top 100. We hope this analysis has been helpful and insightful for you! Do you need the data we used for this analysis?

Sports 69