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NFL

The Longest Punts in NFL History

In 2022, special team squads averaged 46.7 yards per punt. Even the best punters won’t typically exceed that distance by much, given a longer punt will often result in a…

2 days ago Elise Oliver

MLB

There’s Always Next Year: MLB’s Longest Postseason Droughts

Playoff droughts in baseball can become folk tales. Fans will recount stories of heroes and villains, miracles and curses, hope and heartbreak. And so will we here.

2 days ago Opta Analyst

Rugby

The Opta Rugby Data Debrief: Red Roses Run Riot, Speedy Scores, and Second-Half Surges

In the Northern Hemisphere, the 2024-25 rugby season is in full flight, with the Premiership Women’s Rugby joining the party this weekend, to add to a packed weekend of club…

2 days ago Jonny McCormick

Premier League

Chelsea Second, Arsenal Eighth?! An Early Look at Opta’s Premier League Expected Points Table

It’s still early days, but we look at the 2024-25 Premier League table based on Opta’s expected points model. Basically, what the table 'should' look like based on each teams’…

2 days ago Oliver Hopkins

Rugby

Opta’s European Rugby Team of the Week: 4-6 October

Thirteen different teams across the Premiership, TOP 14 and United Rugby Championship are represented within our data-powered Opta European Club Rugby Team of the Week.

2 days ago Jonny McCormick

Premier League

Six Knee-Jerk Reactions to the Premier League Weekend

We’re back with our Monday dose of knee-jerk reaction to the Premier League‘s weekend action, with a closer look at the games from Matchday 7.

2 days ago Ali Tweedale

Premier League

The Five Best Premier League Stats from Matchday 7

After the latest weekend of 2024-25 action, our UK data insights team at OptaJoe has unearthed all sorts of facts. Here, we look at the best Premier League stats from…

2 days ago Matt Furniss

NFL

Who Has Kicked the Longest Field Goal in NFL History?

A deep field goal attempt during the last seconds of regulation can leave everyone watching and holding their breaths. And while NFL kickers are nailing longer field goals than ever…

3 days ago Elise Oliver

Premier League

Brighton 3-2 Tottenham Stats: Sensational Second-Half Comeback Sees Seagulls Seal Victory

Despite being two goals behind at half-time, Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Tottenham Hotspur with a brilliant second-half comeback.

3 days ago Matt Furniss

Premier League

Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United Stats: Red Devils Frustrate Home Side at Villa Park

Aston Villa could only attempt one shot on target against Manchester United on Sunday, as the away team frustrated Unai Emery's side at Villa Park.

3 days ago Matt Furniss

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The Longest Punts in NFL History

There’s Always Next Year: MLB’s Longest Postseason Droughts

The Opta Rugby Data Debrief: Red Roses Run Riot, Speedy Scores, and Second-Half Surges

Chelsea Second, Arsenal Eighth?! An Early Look at Opta’s Premier League Expected Points Table

Opta’s European Rugby Team of the Week: 4-6 October

Six Knee-Jerk Reactions to the Premier League Weekend

The Five Best Premier League Stats from Matchday 7

Who Has Kicked the Longest Field Goal in NFL History?

Brighton 3-2 Tottenham Stats: Sensational Second-Half Comeback Sees Seagulls Seal Victory

Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United Stats: Red Devils Frustrate Home Side at Villa Park