Ron Yurko

Ron Yurko, an expert in football analytics and director at the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Center, dives into the thrilling NBA and NHL playoffs. He discusses surprises like the struggles of the Knicks and Celtics, and the shift in team dynamics away from super teams. The conversation also highlights the complexities of data analysis in football versus basketball, and strategies of teams in the NHL playoffs. Additionally, they touch on the home run race in MLB and the ongoing evolution in golf performance metrics, bringing a data-driven lens to this exciting sports season.