Slant Pattern July 29, 2021
Slant Pattern Odds and Ends
In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane looks at the move to the SEC Texas and Oklahoma have made, Simone Biles, the Cleveland Guardians, and more! Complete Story
MLB July 28, 2021
The Guardians Are Coming
That’ll be the Indians’ new name starting in 2022. SC’s Jeff Kallman says the social media meatheads should have done their homework before exploding over what “Guardians” means to Cleveland. Complete Story
Other July 27, 2021
Ho-Hum, Another Boring Olympics
The 2020-21 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are taking place in front of what is even worse than a studio audience. But the Olympics have been going steadily downhill ever since the Cold War ended. And that’s really sad, says SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story
NBA July 26, 2021
All Aboard at the Hype Train Station
Welcome to the Hype Train Station, where NBA dreams arrive and depart within a short time. SC’s Jonathan Lowe looks into how the hype of this season’s title sits down with the hype for the league’s future stars. Complete Story
MLB July 23, 2021
Roots and Blues
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says he’d like to steer baseball back to its roots. SC’s Jeff Kallman has a question — which roots? Complete Story
Other July 22, 2021
Analyzing the Unfair Pay Gap in Women’s Sports
It’s time to take a hard look at the unfair playing field of women’s sports. Read on for some surprising disparities in the NBA vs. WNBA and what can be done to change it. Complete Story
MLB July 21, 2021
Can’t We Teach the Thugs a Lesson?
After a Yankee fan hit Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo with a baseball — which Verdugo intended as a souvenir for a visiting fan — SC’s Jeff Kallman thinks it’s worth trying game forfeits against such home fans’ teams to make jerks think twice. Complete Story
NFL July 20, 2021
Vick vs. Watson: Don’t Even Go There
In an era when moral equivalencies have become the rule rather than the exception, the usual talking heads are trying to compare Michael Vick and Deshaun Watson. There’s not a chance. Complete Story
MLB July 20, 2021
On Disappearing the 7-Inning Doubleheader
SC’s Jeff Kallman says seven-inning doubleheader major league baseball games make sense so, naturally, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred doesn’t see it. Complete Story
NBA July 19, 2021
Lessons Learned From the 2021 NBA Season
After an enthralling Game 5 of the NBA Finals, a maximum of just two games remain in an odd, but highly compelling season. The Bucks may be crowned as league champion on Tuesday night, but there’s a lot to take from this season. Complete Story
Slant Pattern July 15, 2021
Boxing in Kazakhstan With the Slant Pattern
In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane takes us fight-by-fight on an interesting little boxing card from Kazahstan that was broadcast on ESPN+ on July 10th. Complete Story
MLB July 14, 2021
Good Luck Trying to “Replace” Acuna
The Braves’ star is gone for the season with a torn ACL incurred trying for a catch in deep right field, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story
Other July 14, 2021
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Atlanta
Kurt Busch fought off younger brother Kyle to win at Atlanta and punch his ticket to the playoffs. Kyle Busch finished second, while Martin Truex, Jr. took third. Check out Jeffrey Boswell’s NASCAR power rankings! Complete Story
MLB July 13, 2021
All-Star Break is Crossroads For Phils’ Girardi
The Phillies go into the All-Star Break in decent shape, so far as making the playoffs is concerned. But they are going to have to do a lot better after the break than they have done in recent years. Can they do it? Complete Story
College Football July 12, 2021
The NIL’s Effect on Collegiate Athletics
NIL has majorly changed the college football landscape. SC’s Jean Neuberger describes the biggest shifts in the game as athletes line up for sponsorships. Complete Story
MLB July 9, 2021
Be Careful What You Wish For, Yankee Fans
SC’s Jeff Kallman agrees with a Baseball Prospectus writer saying the last thing Yankee fans should want is the resurrection of George Steinbrenner’s style. Complete Story
MLB July 8, 2021
What Took So Long?
It took two days for MLB to put Trevor Bauer on administrative leave after detailed allegations of sexual violence became public. SC’s Jeff Kallman asks why. Complete Story
Other July 7, 2021
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Road America
Road king Chase Elliott won at Road America, snatching his seventh career Cup victory on road courses. Christopher Bell took second, while Kyle Busch came home third. Check out the power rankings! Complete Story
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