Data science, the sexiest job of the 21st century, has arrived in sports and is here to stay. The gathering and analyses of data in sports plays a key role for researchers, data intelligence and technology firms, sports organizations, and media institutions alike.

The Center for Research in Sports Administration (CRSA) organizes a conference on Sports, Data, and Journalism on Thursday, October 25, 2018. The conference provides a platform for experts from research, media, and industry to discuss the use of data science in sports, thereby demystifying its role in sports research.