The Year of David in a League of Goliaths

Sports PhotoIn a league constantly dominated by big-name teams, some virtual unknowns are making some noise. SC’s Paul Foeller says three of these teams could play deep into March, and lists the two teams that stand in the way of any lengthy tournament run. Complete Story

01.19.10 Pac-10 Basketball in Disarray By Seth Doria
01.12.10 The 2000s’ All-Decade College Hoops Team By Ryan Day
01.05.10 The Glass Slipper Search By Jean Neuberger

Merry-Go-Round Proves Telling

Sports PhotoAs college football heads into the all-important signing day, recruits have been introduced to some facts of life, mainly that college football is a business and nothing is guaranteed. As SC’s Kyle Jahner details, the Pete Carroll-initiated carousel casts a light on some of the sport’s realities. Complete Story

01.11.10 College Football 2009: Year in Review By Corrie Trouw
01.06.10 Realigning College Football’s Conferences By Andrew Jones
01.02.10 What the Spiel? By Davan Mani

The Inconvenient Ruse of the Independent Contractor

Sports PhotoRank and file PGA Tour players demand loyalty from international superstars that can make serious money from appearance fees overseas. SC’s Ryan Ballengee believes that point of view ignores an inconvenient truth in golf. Complete Story

The Hall of Why

Sports PhotoWhy did Andre Dawson get selected for Hall of Fame induction nine years after first being on the ballot? Why did Roberto Alomar and Barry Larkin not get in on the first ballot, but will likely get in anyway? Why do we even care anymore? Complete Story

01.13.10 Mark McGwire and the Ugly Truth By Bill Hazell
11.13.09 The MLB Anti-Team of the Decade By Matt Thomas
11.10.09 Stop Blaming the Yankees By Ryan Day

Lurking in the Shadows

Sports PhotoBasketball’s equivalent to the “Midsummer Classic” is less than two weeks away, and fans are looking forward to seeing the stars take the stage in Dallas. But with the playoffs around the corner, it’s more than just the roundball superheroes lifting the weight for the contenders. Complete Story

02.01.10 Beantown Letdown By Scott Shepherd
01.25.10 Eighth is Enough By Scott Shepherd
01.18.10 Revisiting Preseason Predictions By Scott Shepherd

Super Bowl XLIV Recap

Sports PhotoA great season ended with an exciting Super Bowl between the two best teams in the NFL. SC’s Brad Oremland analyzes when the contest turned around, why the Saints won, and who deserved MVP, plus thoughts on the 2010 HOF class. Complete Story

02.06.10 Domes and Homefield Advantage By Brad Oremland
02.04.10 NFL Weekly Predictions: Super Bowl XLIV By Jeffrey Boswell
02.02.10 Super Bowl XLIV Proposition Bets By Jeffrey Boswell

How Long Can Phoenix Rise?

Sports PhotoLast year, the Wayne Gretzky-coached Phoenix Coyotes had the fifth seed at the All-Star Break before imploding. Why will this season’s Coyotes be different as they enter February? SC’s Mike Chen has the answer. Complete Story

12.28.09 Kings, Coyotes Show They’re For Real By Mike Chen
12.04.09 What’s in Store For the NHL? By Jay Huerbin
11.24.09 Stamkos: Tampa Bay’s New MVP By Mike Chen

2010 NASCAR Predictions

Sports PhotoThe 2010 NASCAR gets underway at Daytona on February 14. SC’s Jeffrey Boswell anticipates an eventful season, filled with confrontations, hard racing, planty of Danica Patrick, and Jimmie Johnson’s fifth Sprint Cup title. Complete Story

11.26.09 NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 36 By Jeffrey Boswell
11.18.09 NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 35 By Jeffrey Boswell
11.11.09 NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 34 By Jeffrey Boswell

A Cruise Around the Sports Blogosphere

Sports PhotoSC’s Kevin Beane’s first article, about the playoffs, was erased from the ether about the same time his keyboard mashed into his face. Slightly more awake now, he takes on the blogs, and the good, bad, and ugly of them, in this week’s Slant Pattern! Complete Story

12.31.09 Slant Pattern at the World Series of Poker By Kevin Beane
12.03.09 The Gall of Tiger Not Telling All By Kevin Beane
11.19.09 Raiders, Bengals Look Foolish By Kevin Beane

NCAA Tournament Expansion? No!

Sports PhotoWhat can you do when it appears the NCAA tournament will expand to 96 teams? You can this nation’s governing body involved, as it’s imperative to avoid one of the biggest tragedies to strike American sports since the plots of those “based on a true story” sports movies. Complete Story

01.21.10 Just What Sports Needs, More Racism! By Mark Chalifoux
01.07.10 Dolphins Fans Get What They Deserve By Mark Chalifoux
12.10.09 Rick Reilly Eats Babies By Mark Chalifoux

Sports Q&A: Cardinal Sins and Sexual Healing

Sports PhotoMark McGwire finally admitted to using steroids, while Tiger Woods has allegedly checked in to a sex addiction clinic. Where do these two iconic athletes stand in the public’s eye, and is redemption for steroids use even possible? SC’s Jeffrey Boswell examines the issues. Complete Story

01.08.10 Sports Q&A: Putting the “Arenas” in “Arsenal” By Jeffrey Boswell
12.18.09 Sports Q&A: New Endorsements For Tiger By Jeffrey Boswell
12.04.09 Sports Q&A: The Life of Tiger “Wood” By Jeffrey Boswell

Was it Down Under, or Upside Down?

Sports PhotoThe Australian Open is in the books, and it was two tour elders who took the prizes. Roger Federer and Serena Williams started the year with big wins, and Justine Henin had another comeback. SC’s Tom Kosinski ponders the dominance of the older players on tour. Complete Story

02.02.10 Tennis is More Competitive Than Ever By Brad Oremland
01.27.10 What Tennis is Missing By Tom Kosinski
01.13.10 The British Underdog By Davan Mani

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