http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Which teams had the best performances of the opening weekend? Kevin Pelton examines.]]> April 22, 2013 04:53:34 PDT If you look at ESPN's Basketball Power Index rankings and pick the higher-ranked team to win each game, you'll end up with a chalky bracket -- other t...]]> March 21, 2013 08:02:34 PDT Let's use ESPN's primary basketball team ranking tool, College Basketball Power Index (BPI), to break down the NCAA men's basketball championship fiel...]]> March 17, 2013 20:42:42 PDT AP Photo/Waco Tribune Herald, Rod Aydelotte Pierre Jackson (left) and the Baylor Bears deserve a second look on Selection Sunday. After Thursday's t...]]> March 16, 2013 11:40:51 PDT ESPN Stats & InformationEven with his torrid play of late, LeBron James still ranks behind Kevin Durant in Win Shares this season.LeBron James has gar...]]> February 13, 2013 16:14:42 PST Matthew Emmons/USA TODAY SportsUnder Rob Ryan, the Cowboys forced just 1.3 turnovers per game, compared to 1.9 in 2010.After learning of his firing on...]]> January 10, 2013 07:40:28 PST After learning of his firing on Tuesday, former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan told ESPNDallas.com's Tim MacMahon the following: "I ...]]> January 09, 2013 09:11:57 PST The Total QBR metric we've consulted in evaluating quarterback play can be tweaked to account for strength of opposing defense. Alok Pattani of ESP...]]> January 02, 2013 13:19:35 PST History shows that the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide, who are coming off a home win against a Top-20 opponent Mississippi State, have a tough test Saturd...]]> November 02, 2012 06:45:09 PDT Alok Pattani explains the Dallas Cowboys' issues with holding leads in recent seasons, particularly against the Giants, and lists the NFL's top lead blowers and comeback artists.]]> October 27, 2012 08:29:02 PDT Alok Pattani provides opponent-adjusted QBR numbers, which illuminate which quarterbacks have fared better or worse based on the quality of defenses they've faced.]]> October 06, 2012 06:29:40 PDT Whenever you compare players from different eras, it makes for a great debate. With Drew Brees on the verge of breaking Johnny Unitas' record (47) ...]]> October 04, 2012 12:22:33 PDT AP Photo/NFL PhotosJohnny Unitas and Drew Brees are tied for the NFL record with touchdown passes in 47 straight games.Drew Brees is currently tied wi...]]> October 04, 2012 08:42:45 PDT Alok Pattani uses the expected points added (EPA) metric to identify the Saints' and Packers' issues to start the season, and predict the likelihood that the two teams will turn things around the rest of the way.]]> September 29, 2012 07:05:09 PDT