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The Latest July 4, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
The Search For ESPN's Ombudsman
It's been several months since Le Anne Schreiber wrote her last column as ESPN ombudsman. SC's Brad Oremland believes Schreiber had a positive influence on the state of affairs in Bristol, and hopes ESPN will name a successor to continue her work. Complete Story »
Thursday, July 2, 2009
NBA Trade Grades
While many experts are racking their brains to evaluate the 2009 NBA draft class, SC's Scott Shepherd decides to focus his attention on the most import aspect of the NBA draft: the trades. See which teams made the grade after this week's flurry of trades. Complete Story »
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The True Origins of NFC Nicknames
In this week's edition of the Slant Pattern, SC's Kevin Beane gives us part two of his history of NFL nicknames. You'll find out the even more horrifyingly racist nicknames the owners of the Washington franchise had in mind and more. Complete Story »
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Indoor Tennis at Wimbledon?
Wimbledon has a new retractable roof over Center Court that has already been used. Although he's no luddite, SC's Tom Kosinski laments what is probably the last of the great tennis traditions about to disappear forever. Is this a good move? Complete Story »
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 17
Rookie Joey Logano won the rain-shortened Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at Loudon, gambling correctly that rain was on the way. SC's Jeffrey Boswell rates NASCAR's top drivers, sprinkling the rankings with homages to the late Michael Jackson. Complete Story »
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Inside Brett Favre's Secret Diary
The 2009 NFL season is quickly approaching, and many questions are still left unanswered. SC's Bobby Campbell examines one of the main concerns, the possible un-retirement (again) of Brett Favre, through Favre's recent secret diary entry. Complete Story »
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
So Close to Glory, But Getting Closer
SC's Ross Lancaster is choosing to look at the positives of the U.S.' heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Brazil in the Confederations Cup. He explains why the competition provided some good signs that should translate to the 2010 World Cup. Complete Story »
Monday, June 29, 2009
The NBA Finals Left Me Feeling Empty
The NBA Finals left SC's Sean Crowe feeling a little empty inside. The best team won, Kobe was MVP, Phil won his record 10th NBA championship, and we were all entertained by those puppet commercials. So why isn't he happy? Complete Story »
Monday, June 29, 2009
NFL Recruiting North of the Border
SC's Jonathan Hamelin notes that the NFL has turned to another avenue of recruiting lately: the Canadian Football League. He points out that this shouldn't come as a surprise as plenty of players from the CFL have had success in the NFL. Complete Story »
Friday, June 26, 2009
Sports Q&A: NFL Wide Receivers
Summer is here because Chad Ochocinco predicted a Bengal playoff run in 2009. SC's Jeffrey Boswell wonders if the words of someone named "Ochocinco" deserve any credence, and what's in store for the NFL's other wideouts. Complete Story »
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