Articles by bag2351

The Gap Is Closing: A Look Into The 2023 Women’s World Cup

Author: Izabella Kulczycka izabellakulczycka2027@u.northwestern.edu Every four years, the Women’s World Cup is held. In 2023, the tournament was hosted by Australia and New Zealand boasting a new expanded format. Many voiced concerns, predicting skewed and…


54 Percent: The Seattle Mariners 2023-24 Offseason

Authors: Charles Frady, Samuel Gomez, Sandy Tecotzky cdakotafrady@gmail.com, samuelgomez2027@u.northwestern.edu, sandytecotzky2027@u.northwestern.edu Entering the 2023-24 offseason, the Seattle Mariners were in a precarious situation. With an 88-74 record, the Seattle Mariners had finished third in the American…


Using Machine Learning and College Profiles to Predict NFL Success

Authors: Alex Barbatsis, Isaac Rhee, Jimmy Zhang Alexbarbatsis2026@u.northwestern.edu, isaacrhee2027@u.northwestern.edu, jimmyzhang2027@u.northwestern.edu Although far from an exact science, projecting and drafting future NFL stars is a process that can be optimized and lead to franchise success on…


Beyond the Arc: Unveiling the Pivotal Impact of NBA Three-Pointers

Authors: Ascher Levin, Vaibhav Rangan, Charlie Spungin, Jack Tully ascherlevin2026@u.northwestern.edu, vaibhavrangan2027@u.northwestern.edu, charliespungin2027@u.northwestern.edu, jacktully2026@u.northwestern.edu Three-pointers have become necessary to win games in the NBA. In the 1999-2000 season, teams averaged 13.7 three-point attempts per game. Today,…