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In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating profiles Eric Van, the former sabermetrician for the Boston Red Sox, and other mathematical minds like him. Although MLB is more inclined toward numbers, the anti-geek culture hasn't changed.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating writes that a tragedy like the Boston Marathon bombings can't be stopped. How we manage crisis is all we can control.

In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating uses statistical analysis to determine the most dominant athletes and teams in each sport over the past 15 years, then compared the winners across sports to name the single best performer in the Mag's lifespan.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

Which college quarterbacks will reign at the next level, and which will be the next Ryan Leaf? In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating looks at a few key variables that hold all the answers.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2013

Since Sept. 11, 2001, sporting events have stepped up security. But how can you secure a major road race with crowds stretching 26.2 miles?

Peter Keating provides his list of the All-Giant Killers team. Florida Gulf Coast's Sherwood Brown is among the recipients, having been an integral member of the Eagles' Sweet 16 team.

Blog | Conversation | April 09, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating examines how a team turns an injury-plagued starting pitcher into a top commodity. His answer? Give him a short-term deal

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2013

Peter Keating breaks down how Wichita State has amped up its Giant-Killing qualities during its NCAA tournament run, and writes that the Shockers may be the best underdog to make the Final Four since the 1985 Villanova team that won the national title.

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 2013

Peter Keating breaks down the upset odds surrounding the two Sweet 16 games with Giant Killing implications. Although Oregon has a small shot at spoiling Louisville's tournament, things don't look so good for Florida Gulf Coast versus Florida.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2013

Peter Keating provides upset odds for Sunday's round of 32 games, looking at the likelihood that Miami, Kansas, Duke and the other favorites will lose.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2013

Following Florida Gulf Coast's upset win over Georgetown, Peter Keating explains why the Hoyas are the worst Giant of all time, and looks at FGCU's upset odds against San Diego State in the Round of 32.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating writes that just like the rest of us, NBA GMs go crazy over breakout stars of the NCAA tournament. But they're not wrong to lose their minds.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2013

On "Bracket TV," Peter Keating explains why Duke, Miami and New Mexico should be on upset alert in the NCAA tournament....

Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating break down the most likely potential upsets in the NCAA tournament's round of 32.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2013

On "Bracket TV," Peter Keating identifies three underdogs that can win multiple games in the NCAA tournament....

On "Bracket TV," Peter Keating identifies a likely upset in each region of the NCAA tournament....