MLB January 12, 2026
Manfred’s Just Thinking Aloud, Isn’t He?
SC’s Jeff Kallman gets nervous when that thinking involves split seasons, in-season tournaments, and re-alignment. Complete Story
NFL January 8, 2026
NFL Weekly Predictions: Wild Card Round
The Rams look to avenge a regular-season loss to the Panthers to kick-off the wild card round, while the Bears host the Packers. The Jaguars host the Bills, San Fran heads to Philly, the Patriots welcome the Chargers, and Aaron Rodgers tries to lead the Steelers to glory over the Texans. Complete Story
MLB January 7, 2026
“I Don’t Really Get the Owners Pinching Pennies”
So said one Hall of Famer in waiting while one notorious pincher, says SC’s Jeff Kallman, quit pinching — for now. Complete Story
NFL January 6, 2026
NFL Strength of Schedule: 2025 vs. 2026
Is your team playing a tougher schedule next year than this year, or an easier schedule? SC’s Anthony Brancato reveals which is the case in this comparison. Complete Story
Slant Pattern January 5, 2026
The Haves and Have-Nots of Sports Fandom
In the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane takes on the fans that seem dumbstruck that the stakeholders across multiple sports will choose the most profitable path rather than the most meritorious. Complete Story
NFL January 2, 2026
2026 Pro Football HOF Finalists
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced this year’s finalists. Sports historian Brad Oremland evaluates each nominee’s chances of induction. Complete Story
NFL January 1, 2026
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 18
The 49ers host the Seahawks with the NFC’s No. 1 seed on the line, while the Bills might sleep on the Jets. The Giants host the Cowboys in a typical Dallas game – taking place in December, and meaningless, and the Steelers and Ravens battle on Sunday night for the AFC North crown. Complete Story
NFL December 31, 2025
18 Games and a New NFL Order?
With Roger Goodell still chomping at the bit for an 18-game schedule, some other worthwhile things can be ushered in along with it. And what are those things? SC’s Anthony Brancato throws up proposals. Complete Story
MLB December 29, 2025
The 2025 Dodger Sym-Phony Awards For Extinguished Foolishness
As 2025 comes to a close, let’s look at the lighter (mostly) side of baseball. SC’s Jeff Kallman says, “The envelopes, please…” Complete Story
NFL December 24, 2025
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 17
The Ravens face the Packers at Lambeau Field, while the Seahawks challenge the Panthers in Charlotte. The struggling Jets host the Patriots, the Bills host the Eagles, and the 49ers host the Bears in a game with huge playoff implications. It’s Week 17! Complete Story
NFL December 23, 2025
The More Things Change…
Why do teams continue to mortgage their future for quick fixes? With one exception, it’s never worked. SC’s Anthony Brancato shares the most recent example. Complete Story
MLB December 22, 2025
The BBWAA Hall Ballot: The Newcomers
SC’s Jeff Kallman finds only one possible if long-shot Hall of Famer in this group of newcomers. Read on to see the list. Complete Story
NFL December 18, 2025
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 16
The Bills celebrate the Chiefs’ playoff elimination by beating the Browns, while shocker, the Chargers knock off the Cowboys. The Pats strive to be better than just “half ass” against the Ravens, Sean Payton offers a “bunny” vs. the Jaguars, and the Lions host the streaking Steelers. Check out Week 16’s predictions! Complete Story
College Football December 17, 2025
Does College Football Need a Cinderella?
SC’s Ross Lancaster contrasts the approaches and recent history of college sports’ two most important postseasons while also wondering if the Group of 5 conferences need to make a stronger-than-expected showing for FBS to stay intact. Complete Story
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
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