To many who are new to analytics, the labyrinth of formulas, concepts, definitions and viz charts represent deep water to someone who never got past using arm floaties (or water wings, depending on where you’re from) in the pool. So, Sporting News is bringing you to the shallow end by introducing a few of the key concepts in hockey analytics. The Shot Share and Possession Wayne Gretzky’s quote about missing 100 percent of the shots that you don’t take — which was later immortalized by Michael Scott — is helpful to keep in mind for those who are new to the concepts of Corsi and Fenwick and to those who want to understand why they are important....

Fans were able to take pictures with the porcelain throne as a part of the experience, according to KWWL.com. The team even asked fans to bring toilet paper, which was donated to shelters around Dubuque. “Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin once lived in the Dubuque area. The frigid Iowa winters are what inspired the cold backdrop in parts of the TV series. Dubuque defeated Cedar Rapids 4-1....

This article will present facts and statistics you should know about Hodgkin lymphoma. Hodgkin Lymphoma Overview Hodgkin lymphoma, also called Hodgkin’s disease, is a type of lymphoma. Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system, which helps to fight disease and infection. There are different types of Hodgkin lymphoma. Knowing the specific type is important because this determines the treatment. Classic Hodgkin lymphoma includes these subtypes: Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphomaLymphocyte-rich classic Hodgkin lymphomaMixed cellularity Hodgkin lymphomaLymphocyte-depleted Hodgkin lymphoma...

If you’re new to running or haven’t branched out much in what you put on your feet, you may be less familiar with Hoka One One—pronounced HO-ka OWN-ay OWN-ay. Mach 4 is a perfect option for new runners to consider and could make you an enthusiast of the brand. It will also work perfectly for seasoned milers. The Mach 4 isn’t necessarily sleek, but it is pared back for the company....

Krug Brut Champagne 1988 When only the best will do, Krug is the champagne of choice. The best bubbly we’ve tasted all year, it’ll dazzle even the most discerning wine lover on your list. Bollinger Brut Champagne Special Cuvee NV With its depth, richness and style, it’s a great match with subtle fish and poultry dishes. Oh, yeah, and James Bond drinks Bollinger. Pacific Echo Brut Mendocino County NV California sparklers offer a bolder, fruitier style than traditional champagne....

— NFL regular season, Jets-Cowboys. Prediction: 5.3; final rating: 4.3. — NFL regular season, Broncos-Steelers. Prediction: 15.5; final rating: 14.5. — NFL regular season, Cardinals-Eagles. Prediction: 11.5; final rating: 10.5. — New Orleans Bowl, Arkansas St.-La. Tech. Prediction: 1.5; final rating: 0.9. — UFC on FOX 17. Prediction: 1.6; final rating: 1.6. This week’s predictions (all times Eastern): NBA regular season, Cavaliers-Warriors (5 p.m. Friday, ABC). After playing in the highest rated NBA Finals since 1998, expect the Cavaliers and Warriors to threaten the league’s highest regular season rating over the same span....

But before testing her skills in the world of mixed martial arts, Holm was a professional boxer and kickboxer, amassing 19 different world championships in the process. Holm finished her professional boxing career with a 30-2-3 record, and her last loss came exactly four years ago on Dec. 2, 2011. MORE: Combat sports’ biggest upsets | Relive Holm’s stunning UFC win | Holm’s awkward beyonce moment Holm didn’t just lose the fight, she was knocked out cold in the seventh round of her WBF, IBA and WBAN welterweight title fight again Anne Sophie Mathis....

Holm sure thinks so. MORE: Still shots of Holm’s shocking knockout | Will UFC suffer? | Who is Holly Holm? “I think a rematch makes sense for sure,” Holm said via Yahoo Sports. “I’ve been on the losing side of a fight, and I wanted the rematch; I wanted to avenge my loss. With a champion like Ronda — who has gone out of her way, above and beyond, to do great things — absolutely she deserves a rematch....

Lilliput Play Homes makes enough different structures to populate a town: houses, a cinema, a town hall and a schoolhouse, all crafted from quality materials and colorfully painted; the Cotton Candy Manor features an upstairs balcony and starts at $8,999 (lilliputplayhomes.com). The little historian in the family might appreciate Hamleys authentic-looking two-story Tudor playhouse, with oak floors and hardwood windows and doors ($52,621; hamleys.com). La Petite Maison’s elaborate creations, which include such amenities as electricity, air conditioning and an intercom to the family home, can be custom-built anywhere in the world (from $7,000; lapetitemaison....

MORE: Must-see conference finals photos Love, the sometimes-third wheel of the Cleveland Big Three, showed up big time early, scoring 19 of his game-high 25 points in the first half as the Cavs surged to a 65-34 halftime lead they would never relinquish. BENDER: LeBron calms everyone down with all-around performance Love’s point total was nearly double the 13 combined he scored in Cleveland’s back-to-back losses in Toronto. The Raptors, meanwhile, regressed to the form that put them in an 0-2 hole....

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Acute bronchitis is often caused by an infection. It usually comes on quickly and resolves after a week or so. Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung disease that develops over time. Acute bronchitis may be viral or bacterial. A bacterial infection may require a trip to the healthcare provider and antibiotic treatment. Viral bronchitis cannot be treated with antibiotics, and recovery requires time and rest....

The derby, like the All-Star Game, will be held at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. HOME RUN DERBY: All-time winners What is format of the 2015 Home Run Derby? MLB has introduced a new format for this year. Take a look. When is the 2015 Home Run Derby? It will be held on Monday, July 13 at 8 p.m. ET. Where can I watch the 2015 Home Run Derby? The Home Run Derby be broadcast live on ESPN HD, ESPN Deportes, WatchESPN and ESPN Radio in the U....

But David’s season tickets aren’t in the left-field stands, so he didn’t know that Row Y was actually the very last row in left field. That realization sank in as they headed to their seats. “We’re walking up the steps and I’m thinking, ‘Man, nothing’s getting up here,’ ” David told Sporting News. “… But then Vlad started by hitting the scoreboard.” BENDER: This was a Home Run Derby for the ages...

WEEK 11 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread A photo posted by Jessie James Decker (@jessiejamesdecker) on Nov 16, 2016 at 5:29pm PST Decker’s wife, Jessie James Decker, posted a photo on Instagram to proudly showcase her husband’s act of kindness. Decker’s wife also posted a photo of the wide receiver post-surgery on Tuesday. The rotator cuff injury, which occurred Week 3 against the Chiefs, put Decker on injured reserve, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season....

It’s easy to see why. Nearly three and a half years after 9/11, Gonzales is at the center of the legal and political fallout over the administration’s handling of the war on terrorism. As the president’s legal gatekeeper, Gonzales was responsible for vetting some of the most controversial decisions: the treatment of prisoners, the line between aggressive but legal interrogation and torture, and the rights of “enemy combatants.” The White House, and Gonzales in particular, are now left to explain those decisions in the wake of Abu Ghraib and the steady drip of leaked memos....

The referee twice stopped the Group A match between Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago because of the homophobic chant. Stopping a match is part of a three-step protocol established by FIFA in 2019 to address homophobic and racist behavior by crowds at matches worldwide. What is the homophobic chant? The practice is believed to have started in the early 2000s. Mexican national team supporters shout a Spanish-language homophobic slur (“p—,” which roughly translates to “gay prostitute”) when an opposing goalkeeper puts the ball into play on a goal kick....

The trio will tee off at 12:35 p.m. EST on Thursday from the tee No. 1 at the PGA National’s Champions Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida The Floridian is yet to finish in the top-10 this season and has made only three starts since returning from a knee injury that kept him out of action from October until mid-January. Koepka played two European Tour events last month—finishing tied for 34th in Abu Dhabi and tied for 17th in Saudi Arabia—and finished tied for 43th in its only PGA Tour start of the season, at the Genesis Invitational two weeks ago....

Honda, like many of its baby-boomer customers, is suffering a midlife crisis. And in September it will try to recapture its lost youth by unveiling a dramatic makeover of its flagship model, the Accord. Instead of trying to outmaneuver the Camry for the checkered flag in the annual sales race, Honda’s new Accord emulates the upstart Passat, whose buyers are a decade younger than the 50-year-olds now driving the Accord....