January 26, 2010
The Year of David in a League of Goliaths
In 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 |
January 18, 2010
Merry-Go-Round Proves Telling
As 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 |
January 25, 2010
The Inconvenient Ruse of the Independent Contractor
Rank 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
| 01.22.10 | Karrie Webb, Please Bring Back the LPGA! | By Davan Mani |
| 12.07.09 | Tigermania 2.0: How This All Will Help Golf | By Ryan Ballengee |
| 11.21.09 | Trump Headlining a Golf Tour a Bad Idea | By Ryan Ballengee |
January 20, 2010
The Hall of Why
Why 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 |
February 3, 2010
Lurking in the Shadows
Basketball’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 |
February 8, 2010
Super Bowl XLIV Recap
A 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 |
February 1, 2010
How Long Can Phoenix Rise?
Last 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 |
January 28, 2010
2010 NASCAR Predictions
The 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 |
January 14, 2010
A Cruise Around the Sports Blogosphere
SC’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 |
February 4, 2010
NCAA Tournament Expansion? No!
What 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 |
January 22, 2010
Sports Q&A: Cardinal Sins and Sexual Healing
Mark 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 |
February 3, 2010
Was it Down Under, or Upside Down?
The 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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