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It was a great conversation diving into the innovative work you're doing at BettorTakes. Excited to see how your platform continues to evolve and provide value in the sports betting landscape. For anyone interested in the intersection of sports tech and betting, be sure to check out the episode! #sportsbusiness #sportstech #sportstechnology #sportsbetting #betting #sports #technology

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North American teams have consistently been pioneers and trendsetters in the world of basketball. I've had the honor of working with some of the top European Elite teams from the Euroleague, Eurocup, FIBA Champions, and ACB for over eight years. And it's a remarcable journey so far, I need to admit! The University of Utah serves as a shining example and partially explains why North American basketball organizations, in my view, are often several steps ahead of elite European basketball clubs, both strategically and technologically. Consider how the women's teams and their coaches integrate live capturing and coding into their routines—it's not just groundbreaking; it's become the standard. This begs the question: can you name even two Euroleague teams that employ similar techniques? This highlights a significant opportunity for growth in our field. We have a lot of ground to cover to elevate European basketball to the level of North American teams. Thankfully, solutions like Hudl provide all the tools necessary to achieve these advancements. Let's embrace this challenge and make a concerted effort to incorporate these cutting-edge practices into our teams. It's time to learn, adapt, and innovate. Let's work together to bring European basketball to new heights!

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Calling All Basketball Enthusiasts and Bettors! 🏀 Tonight, the stage is set for an exciting clash between Illinois and Alabama, two strong teams with impressive starts to their seasons. Let's dive into the key stats that could shape the outcome of this matchup: * Points Per Game: Illinois leads slightly with an average of 89.3 points compared to Alabama's 87.0. Both teams bring firepower, promising an offensive showdown. * Defensive Prowess: Illinois has shown stronger defense, allowing only 59.7 points per game, significantly better than Alabama's 71.0. Defense could be the deciding factor here. * Rebounding Battle: This one is close, with Illinois averaging 43.7 rebounds per game (12.3 offensive), just edging out Alabama's 42.5 rebounds (11.2 offensive). Second-chance opportunities could swing momentum. * Shooting Efficiency: Alabama holds a slight edge in field goal percentage at 48.1% compared to Illinois' 45.1%. However, Illinois dominates from beyond the arc, shooting 36.2% from three compared to Alabama's 30.4%. * Turnovers: Ball control favors Alabama, with fewer turnovers per game (10.2) versus Illinois (11.3). This could play a crucial role in maintaining rhythm. * Fast Breaks & Discipline: Alabama excels in transition, averaging 13.0 fast break points compared to Illinois’ 9.7. However, Illinois keeps personal fouls in check, committing fewer (15.0) than Alabama (17.5). These stats set the stage for a thrilling matchup where Illinois’ defensive intensity and three-point shooting face off against Alabama’s efficiency and transition game. At Blunt Picks, we transform numbers into actionable insights, empowering fans and bettors to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you're tuning in to enjoy the action or planning your next bet, let the stats guide your strategy. 📊 Ready to level up your game?
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Selling B2B in sports can be a daunting task. Here's 3 realizations that helped me overcome the fear of selling B2B. 👇 What helped you start to call B2B more consistently? Comment below. #LinkedinSports #SportsBiz #Sales

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$200 million per year… 6x growth compared to the last WNBA Deal…. More details included in this article…. Reexamine after 3 years into the 11 year deal for the WNBA… all positive signs as Toronto WNBA Team enters the league in 2 years. Check out the full details

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Leveraging the power of machine learning, we transform data into predictive insights for accurate sports forecasting.

You're about to see more sports highlights pop up on Reddit Here’s why 👇 Professional sports leagues are among the most popular subreddits on the platform. With sports one of its most popular and fastest growing interest groups. Up 26% year over year. 🔥 And more than 1,000 communities. 🔥 So they’ve struck deals with major sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB and PGA Tour. The result? More game highlights, behind-the-scenes videos, and ‘ask me anything’, sessions with players. The NFL started testing this type of content during the 2023–2024 season. Featuring Pro Bowl players and the NFL’s schedule planners. The partnership will enhance the community experience on Reddit for sure. But it’ll also enable opportunities for advertisers. Companies such as FanDuel, Samsung, Ford, and Volkswagen have already taken that opportunity. It’s a great way for advertisers to align their brands to those communities and the content within them. Exciting times. 💪 P.S. Follow me (Chris Swadling) for more sports business content! #sportsbiz #sportstech

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How did powersports dealers perform in Q2? Here's a snapshot of the front of the house. If you haven't heard of VisionAST then you should check them out. Their systems utilize Lightspeed DMS 3PA API to directly access the data from within the DMS. Multiple times each day they grab fresh data, and then turn that into usable metrics. While I'm a fan of Lightspeed, it doesn't contain the tools dealers can use to quickly identify strengths and weaknesses. Reports with data on them are good for nerds like me, but most employees find it easier to digest charts and graphs. A couple of things I'd point out about these reports. Since this data mostly comes directly from the sales deals, and many dealers don't accrue for bonus money, it does impact reported margins. On this report, margins for Harley-Davidson Motor Company dealers are probably 3-4 points lighter than they actually are. And for the metric brands, while Polaris Inc. consistently has one of the lowest gross margins of all the major brands, what's represented on this report is probably 2 points light. The same goes for BRP, which is probably missing about 2.5-3.0 points of additional margin. I was surprised to see Vision reporting only .7 F&I products per deal. I feel that this number has been falling due to dealers who are selling out of fear. Many of the processes that dealers should be utilizing have gone out the window, and that just leads to poor performance across the board. 48% of vehicles being financed feels about right, and the average price per vehicle aligns with the data I collect. I'll let you conduct your own summary. Anything on this report that stands out to you? Anything you are surprised by? If you'd like to demo Vision AST, reach out to Kyle Reid, he loves Zoom. Now go sell something! #Powersports #Metrics #VisionAST #FrontEnd #VariableOps #Q2 #Sales #Finance #HarleyDavidson #Polaris #BRP #Suzuki #Yamaha #Kawasaki #Honda #Kayo #BMW #CFMOTO

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❗ Attention Sports Sales Reps ❗ Finding it difficult to prioritize your time and outbound effort? Here's my philosophy. 👇 The A, B, C method states the following... A Level Clients = A Level Time B Level Clients = B Level Time C Level Clients = C Level Time This IS NOT a philosophy on the manner in which you treat your customers and clients. Everyone is treated fairly, with great customer service, and responded to in a reasonable amount of time. This method pertains to how you are spending your outbound effort and scheduling meetings. Depending on your team's situation (whether you work inside your arena or if your office is off-site), showing seats can take up 2 hours of your time when you include set up, drive time, the tour, and discussion afterward. How many calls or virtual meetings can you accomplish in that time ⁉ Make sure the amount of time you invest into a prospect yields the appropriate amount in return. #SportsBiz #TicketSales

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Join us for an in-depth webinar dedicated to elevating your tennis serve to the next level. Whether you’re a beginner looking to develop a solid foundation or an advanced player seeking to refine your technique, this webinar has something for everyone. We will have a talk with our customers and experts Coaches. Join Us is 🆓 #helsinkitennisacademy #tenniswebinar #webinarbusiness #bussinessmind #tenniscourt

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“The Decision That Always Pays Off” Every single company that has signed with Barin Sports is still with Barin Sports. Every single client. Now, ask yourself: What’s more likely? That every client is unhappy but too stubborn to leave? Or that they made the right decision, are thriving, and continue to benefit from working with us? Here’s something our competitors can’t say: we have a client who used to work with them—and they’ve never looked back since switching to Barin. With 12,000 data points per second, real-time insights, and a relentless commitment to excellence, we don’t just win clients—we keep them. Because results speak louder than promises. Join the teams that made the right choice—and never looked back. #ClientRetention #UnmatchedResults #PerformanceAnalytics #BarinSports #WinningEdge

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How To Improve Swing Decisions - Swing at better pitches - Walk more - Less Ks Tomorrow, 6,652 coaches and players will learn how to improve swing decisions Join here: https://lnkd.in/gFj_-VEx

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It's fitness testing week. Here's the breakdown: 1) Chin-up - as many reps as possible 2) Bench Press - 1 rep max 3) 40yd dash - fastest time 4) Vertical jump - highest jump 5) Barbell back squat - 1 rep max 6) Dead hang - as long as possible 7) 5km run - fastest time 8) Barbell deadlift - 1 rep mix Guess my results (on any/all of the exercises). Will report back. Some info to inform your guesses: Height: 5' 9'' Weight: 178lbs Body fat % (per DEXA): 11.5 Lifelong athlete (didn't compete in college)

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