The Analyst

The Pacers pulled off another unbelievable comeback win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Here’s how they can build on the momentum and shock the...

He may have led them to Europa League success, but Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur. Here, we look at why a first troph...

We look ahead to Sunday’s UEFA Nations League Final at the Allianz Arena with our Portugal vs Spain prediction and preview. Which country wi...

As if we needed any more proof, Rayan Cherki’s dazzling cameo on his senior international debut for France showed exactly why Manchester Cit...

The Pacers looked down and out of another playoff game. And then, they pulled off an unbelievable comeback. Again.There is a lot of...

We tell the stories of the most eye-catching and intriguing heat maps and shot charts of the 2024-25 NBA season.It was referred to a...

The Kansas City Royals have lacked punch in the 2025 MLB season, so the call-up of Jac Caglianone is viewed as a way to get the offense on t...

The debate over whether Tottenham should stick by Ange Postecoglou in the wake of Europa League glory is a polarising one. Here, we look at...

With Liverpool moving for Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, we look into why the Hungary international might be a perfect fit at Anfield.L...

The best FCS college football teams aren’t taking names or asking questions later, they’re grabbing a win with brute force and moving on to...

Manchester City are improving their squad after a disappointing 2024-25 with the signing of AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reij...

Having deliberated over our picks to start in the backline, today we turn our attention to the pack, starting with the second row and back r...

With Liverpool reportedly looking to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, we dive into the talented German’s best data.After a...

Gian Piero Gasperini’s nine-year tenure at Atalanta is over. As he steps down, we look back at his transformative time in Bergamo and break...

The Oklahoma City Thunder are overwhelming favorites over the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. But what key factors will determine the...

Bryan Mbeumo reportedly wants to join Manchester United this summer. After enjoying an incredible season at Brentford, there’d be good reaso...

The Pacers have been in this position before, knocking off the Cavaliers and Knicks to get here. But now they’ll have to pull off a historic...

It feels nearly impossible for someone to match the exploits of former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. But the FBS has some players...

Make no mistake, FCS college football teams love to upset Big Brother. Not just be annoying, but literally beat FBS opposition through an up...

Stat, Viz, Quiz is the Opta Analyst football newsletter. This week’s edition looks at Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League success, Rayan...

We pick our European Rugby Team of the Week from across the Premiership, TOP 14 and URC, using the Opta Index. Find out who made our XV....

We use the Opta Power Rankings to see who had the best season relative to every other team in world football. Who are the biggest winners an...

The value provided to the Los Angeles Rams by 2023 fifth-round pick Puka Nacua has NFL teams seeking a repeat with other wide receivers. For...

Running back Bucky Irving proved to be a late-round rookie gem in the NFL last year – similar to Isiah Pacheco two years earlier. Who’s next...

It’s been a bumpy ride for Jalen Williams in the playoffs, but he proved against the Timberwolves he’s the perfect second banana for the Thu...