MLB August 11, 2026
Split Season is Minor League Idea
The road to a labor stoppage in baseball is shrinking rapidly. But instead of salary caps and wage floors, there is another alternative: use the schedules to promote “competitive balance.” The NFL has been doing this for literally decades. Complete Story
MLB August 10, 2026
On T.J.’s Farewell and Cooperstown Case
Tommy John said farewell in a statement when he couldn’t make the Yankees’s Old Timer’s Day this weekend. SC’s Jeff Kallman makes his Hall of Fame case. Complete Story
Slant Pattern August 6, 2026
CFL Week 9 Power Rankings
Haven’t been keeping up with the CFL this year? SC’s Kevin Beane has you covered as he power ranks all the teams and tells you why they find themselves where they do in his rankings. It’s the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
MLB August 5, 2026
Can MLB Be Made More Like the NFL?
Not many are optimistic that The Lockout to End All Lockouts in America’s Old Pastime can be averted. But SC’s Anthony Brancato takes some cues from America’s New Pastime and is somewhat more sanguine. Complete Story
MLB August 3, 2026
Heart, Stones, and Tarik Skubal
The Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal. Stop screaming and start thinking, says SC’s Jeff Kallman, because the Dodgers already are. Complete Story
NFL July 28, 2026
Bring Back the College All-Star Game, With a Twist
Many, if not most people, can’t even remember the College All-Star Game. But SC’s Anthony Brancato sees a good reason to bring it back, with one major change. Complete Story
MLB July 27, 2026
For the Mets, Hall of Fame Day and Play
SC’s Jeff Kallman says on the day former New York Mets Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent were sworn into Cooperstown, today’s misfit Mets warded off a Dodger sweep. Complete Story
Slant Pattern July 23, 2026
Top U.S. Men’s Heavyweight Boxing Prospects
Want to know who the next great American men’s boxing heavyweight is going to be? Well, whoever they are, they’re probably a long ways off. But here’s a detailed primer from SC’s Kevin Beane on who it could be. Complete Story
NFL July 21, 2026
18 Games in the News Again
Instead of just talking about it as if it was the weather, it’s time for the NFL’s owners and players to hammer out a new deal that will bring the 18-game schedule to this side of the border (it has existed on the other side since 1986). This isn’t rocket science. Complete Story
MLB July 20, 2026
Ron Hunt, RIP: Plunk Rock
SC’s Jeff Kallman remembers Ron Hunt, the tenacious first New York Mets starting all-star who took 243 for his teams. Complete Story
Other July 16, 2026
Was the USMNT’s World Cup Performance Actually Disappointing?
SC’s Ross Lancaster explains why he wasn’t disappointed by the U.S.’ performance in the World Cup and why the national team’s problems were overblown. Complete Story
NFL July 14, 2026
Chorus Grows For Natural Grass in NFL
Why not get rid of artificial turf in the NFL? That’s what the players are saying, and SC’s Anthony Brancato is saying it, too. Complete Story
MLB July 13, 2026
The Break, the Breaks, and …
SC’s Jeff Kallman shares his commentary on the last regular-season day before baseball’s 2026 All-Star Game. Complete Story
Slant Pattern July 8, 2026
World Cup Odds and Ends
SC’s Kevin Beane laments how the World Cup brings out the worst and most arrogant among the Greek Chorus of sports fandom. He explains why you’re probably overreacting on anything to do with Folarin Balogun, why we need an offisde rule, and more in this edition of the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
NFL July 7, 2026
Natural Grass For 18 Games?
49ers tight end George Kittle would like to see the use of artificial turf end in the NFL. The NFL owners would like to see an 18th game added to the regular-season schedule. Why not do both? Complete Story
MLB July 6, 2026
Another Year, Another MLB All-Star Game
Despite being rendered nearly irrelevant, SC’s Jeff Kallman notes the usual issues, but decides it can’t hurt to watch the game. Complete Story
MLB June 30, 2026
Why the MLBPA Will Never Accept a Salary Cap
MLB’s owners have finally chimed in with a proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement. But will the players accept it? Doubtful, says SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story
MLB June 29, 2026
The Gallows Poles
The Mets executed a manager, the Angels a General Manager. SC’s Jeff Kallman says both may have hanged the wrong men. Complete Story
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