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The Pythagorean Hockey League

Sports PhotoIn 1970, the NHL faced a truly comical situation because of its then-existing tie-breakers. The potential for something even worse now exists, thanks to the “loser’s point,” which is one more reason why SC’s Anthony Brancato believes that the latter needs to be abolished. Complete Story

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Gooden’s Number Retirement Gives Pause

Sports Photo… for SC’s Jeff Kallman, who remembers only too well the way the New York Mets ruined a transcendent pitcher before substance abuse issues joined in. Complete Story

Women’s College Hoops is More Popular Than Men’s?

Sports PhotoSC’s Ross Lancaster looks at why asking if women’s college basketball has overtaken men’s college basketball might be a bit of a misguided question. Read on to find out. Complete Story

NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Martinsville

Sports PhotoWilliam Byron surged from a start of 18th to win the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville, leading a 1-2-3 Hendrick Motorsports finish along with Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott. Bubba Wallace finished fourth, while Ryan Blaney took fifth. Check out the rankings! Complete Story

NBA Seeding Races Go Down to Wire

Sports PhotoThree teams in the same division battling for the top three seeds in the West. The Celtics having run away with the East, but everything else is up for grabs. The NBA should offer up a great deal of excitement in the final week of its regular season. Complete Story

The Temporarily Sacramento Athletics

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman says the Bizarro World owner of the A’s banking on everyone else shining in the small park there, too. Complete Story

Death to the LIV

Sports PhotoSC’s Kevin Beane notes the LIV is starting to see some problems, and is glad of it. He takes aim at the organization and how they run things, and why this time the old way is the good way, in the latest Slant Pattern. Complete Story

NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Richmond

Sports PhotoDenny Hamlin took charge on an overtime restart and went on the win the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond. Martin Truex, Jr. took second, while Kyle Larson finished third. Check out SC’s power rankings! Complete Story

NFL Defenses Will Survive “Hip-Drop” Ban

Sports PhotoIt is totally understandable that NFL defensive players feel “persecuted” — up to a point. But SC’s Anthony Brancato says that the show will go on for defenses. Complete Story

He Said It Ain’t Shoh

Sports PhotoLast week, Shohei Ohtani himself said he doesn’t bet on sports at all. SC’s Jeff Kallman says: we should believe him until hard evidence says otherwise. Complete Story

No Need to Squeeze in Any More

Sports PhotoThere’s been some chatter involving the NCAA tournament, and SC’s Jonathan Lowe isn’t a fan. He explains his hope that the biggest “win” doesn’t occur off the court. Complete Story

Abolish the NIT, Expand the NCAA

Sports PhotoThe record of mergers in sports is actually better than most people realize. SC’s Anthony Brancato asks, are you game for one more? Here’s why you should be. Complete Story

NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: COTA

Sports PhotoWilliam Byron displayed his dominance at COTA, starting on the pole and leading 42 laps on his way to the win in the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix. Christopher Bell finished second, while Ty Gibbs took third. Check out SC’s power rankings! Complete Story

Ohtani-Mizuhara vs. Rose

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman says sorry, but the uproar over the financial mess with Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara still doesn’t get Pete Rose off the hook. Complete Story

NCAA Tournament Odds and Ends

Sports PhotoSC’s Kevin Beane calls out the lack of imagination in the expert picks of national pundits, takes a look at some intriguing possible second round and Sweet 16 matchups, and gives a pick against the spread in this week’s Slant Pattern! Complete Story

NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Bristol

Sports PhotoDenny Hamlin managed his tires to perfection on his way to a win in the Food City 500 at Bristol, his first win of the 2024 season. Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex, Jr. took second, while Brad Keselowski finished in third place. Complete Story

San Antonio Chiefs, Anyone?

Sports PhotoSeven years ago, Dean Spanos threw San Diego under the bus. Now Clark Hunt, another AFC West owner, is threatening to do the same thing to K.C. When will this extortion end, asks SC’s Anthony Brancato? Complete Story

A Star-Spangled Show of Strength?

Sports PhotoThe Giants want one and all present and accounted for when the National Anthem sounds. SC’s Jeff Kallman thinks that’s too problematic and explains why. Complete Story

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