Slant Pattern June 12, 2025
2025 CFL Primer
Missing football and the UFL’s not grabbing you? SC’s Kevin Beane tells you what you need to know about each CFL team for the 2025 season in the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
Other June 11, 2025
Culture Wars Have No Offseason
With both the NBA and NHL in the process of crowning their champions, the championship of a girls’ softball league in Minnesota has overshadowed them both, at least for those glued to FOX News and MSNBC, the DUP and Sinn Fein of “cable news,” says SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story
Other June 10, 2025
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Michigan
Denny Hamlin took the lead at Michigan late when William Byron ran out of gas, and Hamlin held on to win the FireKeepers Casino 400. Chris Buescher finished second, while Ty Gibbs took third. Complete Story
MLB June 9, 2025
The Rockies’ Horror Picture Show
Remember last year’s White Sox? As in, the guys who knocked the 1962 Mets out of the book for season-long futility? The Rockies are making people forget. That, plus other baseball tales from SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story
NBA June 4, 2025
Pacers’ Unexpected Rise: From Underdogs to Finals
The Indiana Pacers were not expected to advance this far so quickly. After a slow 10-15 start to the season and more than 20 years since their last NBA Finals appearance, expectations for the team remained low. Yet, the Pacers have defied the odds and now are in the NBA Finals. Complete Story
Other June 4, 2025
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Nashville
Ryan Blaney was victorious at Nashville, winning the Cracker Barrel 400 for his first win of the year. Carson Hocevar was second, followed by Denny Hamlin in third. Check out SC’s power rankings! Complete Story
College Football June 3, 2025
College Football in Chaos
Until now, no “purists” in college football have stepped forward. Since no one has, SC’s Anthony Brancato will take a chance on doing the proverbial honors. Complete Story
MLB June 2, 2025
This One’s For You, Sis
Reds star Elly De La Cruz elected to play Sunday after learning his sister died Saturday — and he saluted her memory with a blast out of Wrigley Field. Complete Story
Slant Pattern May 29, 2025
Slant Pattern Mailbag
It’s time for the Slant Pattern mailbag once again! This time, we will answer questions about NFL streaming, Naomi Osaka, Bill Belichick and UNC drama, and more! Complete Story
Other May 28, 2025
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Charlotte
Ross Chastain started last and charged to the front, passing William Byron with five to go and crusing to the win in the Coca-Cola 600. Pole-sitter Chase Briscoe took third, while A.J. Allmendinger finished fourth. Check out SC’s power rankings! Complete Story
NFL May 27, 2025
Mike Tomlin: Purist or Hypocrite?
We thought “purists” existed only in baseball. But Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has informed us that they exist in football, too. But is he a consistent purist? SC’s Anthony Brancato would like to find out. Complete Story
MLB May 26, 2025
That’s Been the Holiday Weekend So Far
SC’s Jeff Kallman observes a few sharp plays, a couple of bad front-office plays, and reminds one and all what this holiday weekend’s really supposed to mean. (Fair disclosure: he’s an Air Force veteran.) Complete Story
NBA May 22, 2025
Playoff Hoopin’ Through the Decades
There are multiple ways that the last four NBA postseasons have been unique from other years. SC’s Jonathan Lowe shares what both separates these squads and connects them across the league. Complete Story
MLB May 20, 2025
Now, It Depends on How You Define “Permanent”
That’s what Rob Manfred’s Trump-instigated releasing the late Pete Rose from baseball ineligibility says of Rule 21(d)’s punishment for betting on your own baseball team, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story
NFL May 19, 2025
Why the NFL Needs More Divisional Games
Is there anything bad about going to an 18-game regular-season schedule in the NFL? It will even fix the “problem” that the Lions are trying to “solve” with the NBA-style change in the playoff format that they will be proposing. SC’s Anthony Brancato says that this is not the answer. Complete Story
Slant Pattern May 15, 2025
The Most Woebegone Cities in North American Sports
SC’s Kevin Beane looks at the most miserable sports towns, and while you might be able to guess some, No. 4 and No. 5 will surprise you. It’s the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
NBA May 14, 2025
Mavs, Spurs, Sixers Win Lottery
The annual NBA draft lottery was held Monday, with the Dallas Mavericks securing the top pick. But when will the corresponding extravaganza be held in the NFL? SC’s Anthony Brancato hopes ASAP. Complete Story
Other May 13, 2025
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Kansas
Kyle Larson dominated at Kansas, winning the AdventHealth 400 for his third win of the year. Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell took the runner-up spot, followed by the Penske of Ryan Blaney. Check out the power rankings by SC’s Jeffrey Boswell. Complete Story
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