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Scorecasting

By L. Jon Wertheim & Tobias Moskowitz

The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won. Crown Archetype, 2011.

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13 mins read

12 Key insights

A brief summary of Scorecasting

An entertaining narrative that uses real-life examples to strip away the misconceptions permeating sports and demonstrate the hidden reasons teams win or lose a game.

Key insights in Scorecasting

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What do you get from this book? Uncover the clouded reasons teams win or lose a competition
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Sports reflect human emotion and behavior, which are the driving factors behind the outcome of any game
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Omission bias is the driving force behind most referee’s decisions, even if it’s not always obvious
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Home Team Advantage is a true phenomenon explained by a referee’s desire to conform
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Risk-Adverse coaches prefer traditional plays even when statistics show they’re not worth the effort
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Athletes are more worried about losing than they are about winning, leading to fluctuations in how they play
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Performance-enhancing drugs gained popularity due to strong incentives for using them without any serious punishment
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Hot Streaks aren’t real; they’re made-up to explain random patterns of chance
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The Chicago Cubs believed bad luck caused their drought, but it was really poor performance
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Summary of the key insights
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Scorecasting

Sports fans • athletes • coaches • statisticians • sports writers • anyone with an interest in professional athletics

About the author of Scorecasting

Tobias Moskowitz is an American economist and Professor of Finance at the Yale School of Management. In 2007, he was the recipient of the American Finance Association Fischer Black Prize for his leading work in economics. L. Jon Wertheim is a journalist and editor for Sports Illustrated magazine. He is a former correspondent for the television news program 60 Minutes.

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L. Jon Wertheim

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