Sports stats are everywhere. They help teams and fans understand the game better. But not all stats are the same. Some numbers are counts, like goals scored or runs made. These counts can be tricky to analyze. A new method is gaining attention. It's called the Conway-Maxwell-Poisson (CMP) model. Th
Risk assessment is a big deal. It helps keep people safe. But the old way of doing it has some problems. It treats different risk factors as if they don't affect each other. That's not realistic. A new study says we should look at these factors together. This makes risk assessment more accurate. Th
Bayesian statistics is a powerful tool for making sense of data. It helps us understand the uncertainty around our estimates. But what happens when our models are not perfect? This is called model misspecification. In such cases, Bayesian posteriors may not accurately reflect the true uncertainty. M
Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, showed up to practice on Wednesday, looking like his old self. After dealing with knee and oblique injuries for weeks, he said the break helped him feel better. He mentioned that resting and not taking hits helped a lot. The Bucs had a w
The North Bay is in for a treat this Halloween, with clear skies and mild temperatures perfect for trick-or-treating. But don't let the calm weather fool you; the coast is a different story. A beach hazard statement is in place, warning of dangerous conditions from Saturday morning to Tuesday early
In a game that many expected to be a spectacle, the Green Bay Packers showed they've evolved beyond Aaron Rodgers. Fans in Steelers jerseys filled the stadium, eager to see Rodgers face his former team. But what they witnessed was a Packers squad that looked far more complete, securing a 35-25 victo
Aaron Rodgers is set to face the Green Bay Packers, his former team, in a highly anticipated matchup. This game is not just any regular season game for Rodgers, who spent 18 years with the Packers. Brett Favre, who knows a thing or two about playing against his former team, believes Rodgers will be
Plans for a big immigration crackdown in the Bay Area have been put on hold. This news came out on Friday from two federal officials who knew about the situation. President Trump had announced the day before that he had canceled the operation in San Francisco after talking to local tech leaders. But
Weather patterns in the Bay Area have been playing a game of back and forth lately. After a few warm, sunny days, rain is making a comeback. A weather system from the south started bringing in some moisture early Wednesday. This isn't the first time this month that the area has seen a mix of sunny a
The Bay Area is known for many things: its towering redwoods, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and its famous sourdough bread. But it's also a hub for science and innovation, home to top universities like UC Berkeley and Stanford, Nobel laureates, and cutting-edge tech companies. This Saturday, the Ba
