NFL December 16, 2025
What a Difference a Day Makes
The results of Week 15 put the Philadelphia Eagles on the brink of a team winning back-to-back NFC East titles since 2004. Will it actually happen? SC’s Anthony Brancato would not rule it out at this point. Complete Story
MLB December 15, 2025
The Polar Bear of Baltimore
Long-enough-time New York Mets hero Pete Alonso signs big with the Orioles — almost without so much as a by-your-leave from the Mets, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story
NFL December 11, 2025
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 15
The struggling Chiefs are not lowering standards, just expectations, as they host the Chargers, while the Patriots and Bills battle in Foxboro. People are calling Jalen Hurts “Terrell Owens,” (or maybe just his initials) as the Eagles welcome the Raiders. The Broncos host the Packers, and Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford battle in Detroit. Complete Story
Slant Pattern December 10, 2025
Yet Another College Football Playoff Column
SC’s Kevin Beane has stood up for the thankless task faced by the College Football Playoff committee, but he can go no further with them after what they did for Alabama — and did not do for Notre Dame. Read all about it in the latest Slant Pattern. Complete Story
NFL December 9, 2025
It is Now Tanner McKee Time
We’ve seen this movie before in Philadelphia, when, in 1992, Randall Cunningham was benched for one game in favor of Jim McMahon. SC’s Anthony Brancato argues that the same thing should be done now with Tanner McKee. Complete Story
MLB December 8, 2025
Kent Stands Alone, For Now
Once-prickly second baseman Jeff Kent has the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee’s only Cooperstown ticket, says SC’s Jeff Kallman, who reviews his career. Complete Story
NFL December 4, 2025
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 14
The Bears and Packers battle with first place in the NFC North on the line, while the Jags threaten to kill the Colts. The Steelers and Ravens battle with the winner getting the inside track to an early playoff exit. The Broncos head to Vegas to play “craps,” aka the Raiders, and the Chiefs host the Texans. Check out the predictions! Complete Story
NFL December 3, 2025
Philly’s Patullo on Hot Seat
Another meltdown in Philly? You never need to wait very long before another one happens. SC’s Anthony Brancato has seen many, and is not ruling out another one. Complete Story
NFL December 2, 2025
All-Loser Team vs. 1985 Chicago Bears
Sports historian Brad Oremland examines whether a roster of players who missed the postseason in 1985 could beat the greatest NFL team of all-time, the 1985 Bears. Complete Story
MLB December 1, 2025
A-Rod’s Right About Coupmissioner Selig
SC’s Jeff Kallman agrees that keeping the Wild West Era PED users out of Cooperstown while Selig is in is hypocritical. Complete Story
NFL November 27, 2025
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 13
Joe Burrow makes his return on Thanksgiving night to face the Ravens, while the Colts face the tough Texans’ defense. The Dolphins’ defense confirms that Tyler Shough “soughs,” Sam Darnold faces his former team when the Vikes visit Seattle, the Bills visit Pittsburgh, and the Pats host the Giants on Monday night. Complete Story
Slant Pattern November 26, 2025
Keep Your Memory and Temper Long for the CFP Playoff
College football fans are as angry as they are predictable. SC’s Kevin Beane could point to many examples of this trend, but he picks one in particular (think Miami vs. Notre Dame) to dissect in the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
NFL November 25, 2025
What Makes a Tough Schedule?
Just what is a “tough schedule?” Should it be based on how good a team’s opponents are, or perhaps something else, like an arduous travel itinerary? SC’s Anthony Brancato ponders the point. Complete Story
MLB November 24, 2025
BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot: Reviewing the Holdovers
SC’s Jeff Kallman begins running down the MLB Hall of Fame ballots, beginning with those making return engagements. Complete Story
NFL November 21, 2025
AFC vs. NFC and “Odd-Even”
If the NFL owners need another excuse to push for an 18-game schedule, it is that it would give all teams nine home games and nine road games every year. Fairer all the way around, says SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story
NFL November 20, 2025
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 12
The Pats do a spit take when they face the Bengals minus Ja’Marr Chase, while the Chiefs and Andy Reid look to “run the table.” Shedeur Sanders plays like “SS” vs. the Raiders, Nick Sirianni and the Eagles ride that D vs. the Cowboys, and the Rams host the Buccaneers. Check out Week 12! Complete Story
College Football November 19, 2025
Is it Time to Rethink Conference Championships?
SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at why conference championship games may need to change in college football as the era of the superconference and expanded College Football Playoff continues. Complete Story
Other November 18, 2025
SC Alumnus Brad Oremland Launches Newsletter
SC’s Brad Oremland has a new sports history newsletter, including statistical analysis, deep dives, and all-time rankings. Click to read Brad’s previous pieces and learn more about the new project! Complete Story
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