Academy System Youth development pipeline for players.
Anchor Batter who steadies the innings.
Anti-Doping Rules preventing performance-enhancing drug use.
Appeal Request to overturn a decision.
Arbitration Dispute resolution outside of court.
Auction Teams bid for players in leagues.
Big Data Large datasets used for insights.
Broadcasting Rights Permission to air live games.
Burnout Exhaustion from overtraining or pressure.
Cap Space Team's available spending room under cap.
Chicane Tight turns forcing slower speeds.
Choking Underperforming under pressure.
Clinch Close-range grappling position.
Clustering Grouping players by style or stats.
Clutch Performing well in high-pressure moments.
Collective Bargaining Negotiations between players and leagues.
Contract Buyout Payment to end contract early.
Cost Cap Spending limit per season.
Data Visualization Turning numbers into easy visuals.
Death Overs Final overs of a limited-overs match.
Derby Match between local rivals.
Doosra Spin ball turning opposite way.
Downforce Grip created by car aerodynamics.
Draft Assigning new players to teams.
DRS Device reducing drag for overtakes.
Endorsements Athlete income from brand deals.
Expected Goals (xG)Stat predicting scoring likelihood.
Fan Engagement Connecting teams with supporters.
False Nine Striker dropping deep to link play.
Financial Fair Play Rules preventing overspending.
Flow State Peak focus and performance mindset.
Franchise Valuation Estimated worth of a sports team.
Free Agency Player freedom to sign with any team.
Gegen press Pressing tactic after losing possession.
Googly Leg-spinners variation which turns the opposite way.
Governance Structures guiding sports organizations.
Grassroots Development Promoting sport at community level.
Ground-and-Pound Striking opponent from top position.
Heat Map Visual showing player movement.
High Press Aggressive pressing in opponent's half.
Isolation One-on-one offensive play.
Knockout (KO) Ending fight with a strike.
Load Management Resting players to prevent fatigue.
Low Block Defensive setup near own goal.
Luxury Tax Penalty for exceeding salary cap.
Machine Learning AI predicting outcomes in sport.
Mental Toughness Resilience and focus under pressure.
Merchandising Revenue from selling team products.
Motivation Drive to achieve goals.
Name, Image, Likeness (NIL)Athlete right to earn from branding.
Net Run Rate Stat comparing scoring speeds.
Octagon Standard UFC fighting cage.
Overcut Delayed pit stops for advantage.
Overlapping Run Wide player running past ball carrier.
Passing Network Graphic of team passing links.
PER Rating summarizing player efficiency.
Pick-and-Roll Screen play leading to scoring chance.
Pit Stop Quick car service mid-race.
Player Efficiency Metrics measuring player contribution.
Player Transfers Movement of players between teams.
Plus-Minus Score difference with player on court.
Pole Position First place on starting grid.
Powerplay Overs with fielding restrictions.
Revenue Sharing Dividing income among teams.
Resilience Ability to recover from setbacks.
Reverse Swing Late ball movement opposite direction.
Salary Cap Limit on player salary spending.
Safety Car Neutralizes race during incidents.
Scouting Evaluating talent for recruitment.
Shot Chart Map of player's shooting attempts.
Southpaw Fighter stance with right lead.
Sponsorship Financial backing from brands.
Sponsorship Activation Marketing linked to sponsorship.
Strike Rate Runs scored per 100 balls.
Submission Forcing opponent to give up.
Suspension Temporary ban from competition.
Takedown Bringing opponent to ground.
Ticketing Selling event attendance rights.
Tiki-Taka Short-passing, possession-heavy style.
Transfer Fee Payment for signing a player.
Transfer Regulations Rules for moving players.
Triple-Double Double digits in 3 stats.
Undercut Early pit stops for advantage.
Visualization Mentally rehearsing performance.
Weight Cut Rapid weight loss before fight.
Win Probability Real-time chance of winning.
Yorker Delivery aimed at batsman's feet.
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