How, Why, and Whether to Automate More Officiating in Sports

by Joe Lemire · Sports Business Journal · September 15, 2025

My last-touch detection research was mentioned in an industry analysis of officiating technology and its trade-offs in professional sports.

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Make Me Commissioner

Book by Jane Leavy · Grand Central Publishing · September 9, 2025

I'm in Jane's book! I was featured as a creator of the "Beat-the-Bot" game, where we explored how the use of sabermetrics can move from beyond the front office to the grandstands. This project was a blast and it was cool to see all of the young fans playing our game. Scroll to the bottom of the link to see us deploying the Beat-the-Bot at Eldridge Park!

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MIT News: Basketball Analytics Investment Linked to NBA Wins

by Jennifer Chu · MIT News · March 25, 2025

Featured coverage of my research suggesting that NBA teams that invest in higher analytics headcounts win more games. We use a two-way fixed effects approach and add additional controls for variables like roster salary, player & coach experience, and team chemistry.

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