NBA February 10, 2026
NBA Finals MVPs Before 1969
As a historian, it’s frustrating not to have a record of winners from the NBA’s first two decades. So here, SC’s Brad Oremland covers his best guess for who would have won NBA Finals MVP from 1950-68. These are predictions, not preferences. Complete Story
MLB February 9, 2026
Emmanuel Clase and the Lower 48
That’s how many games Clase is accused of pitch-rigging. SC’s Jeff Kallman wonders how much lower it can really go. Complete Story
NFL February 4, 2026
NFL Weekly Predictions: Super Bowl LX
The Patriots and Seahawks clash at Levi’s Stadium in Super Bowl LX. New England’s Drake Maye looks to tough out a shoulder injury, while Seattle’s Sam Darnold hopes to erase the pain of past failures. SC’s Jeffrey Boswell has the scoop on the game and controversial halftime show. Complete Story
NFL February 3, 2026
Week Off Before Super Bowl Has Got to Go
With no football at all played last week, SC’s Anthony Brancato once again suggests that is time to end the practice of observing an idle week between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl. It is an idea that has long since outlived any usefulness it ever had. Complete Story
MLB February 2, 2026
The Offseason Ending With Bangs? Whimpers? Both
SC’s Jeff Kallman says the jury is out on that for now, but spring’s light is at the end of winter’s tunnel with spring training. Complete Story
NFL January 29, 2026
Super Bowl LX Proposition Bets
It’s the Patriots vs. the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, and if you’ve got $20 burning a hole in your pocket, then you’re on fire, and need to extinguish your need to place a bet. SC’s Jeffrey Boswell presents the universe’s most comprehensive prop bets. Complete Story
Slant Pattern January 28, 2026
Australian Open Odds and Ends
SC’s Kevin Beane does not appreciate the pre-empting ESPN did for the Sabalenka/Jovic match, and he doesn’t appreciate some of the questions Aussie Open journalists are asking the Americans. He also gives his winners’ predications in this latest edition of the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
NFL January 27, 2026
Stefon Diggs and Sour Grapes
Stefon Diggs may think that he was partying like it’s 1968 with his disgraceful behavior before the AFC Championship Game. But he was merely making MAGA even more popular, says SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story
MLB January 26, 2026
“A Little More Competence. A Little More Care.”
And a lot less talk about the salary cap that will not be Major League Baseball’s panacea, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story
NFL January 22, 2026
NFL Weekly Predictions: Conf. Championships
Drake Maye and the Patriots waltz into Denver to face the Broncos and a random quarterback, with the AFC title at stake. In the NFC, the Seahawks look to ride home-field advantage and a sturdy defense over the Rams and Matthew Stafford. Check out SC’s conference championship picks! Complete Story
College Basketball January 21, 2026
The Last Hurrah of the Country’s Most Unique Program
As its time in the West Coast Conference comes to an end, SC’s Ross Lancaster gives a tip of the cap to Gonzaga basketball for being the last of its kind and resisting the college sports realignment carousel. Complete Story
NFL January 20, 2026
Texans Freeze, But Rams Survive
The cold weather teams only split their doubleheader on Sunday, the Patriots defeating the Texans, but the Bears falling to the Rams. That’s nowhere near as well as these teams typically fare, as SC’s Anthony Brancato points out. Complete Story
MLB January 19, 2026
Two Bs and a Tuck
SC’s Jeff Kallman examines the offseason signings of marquee major league free agents Alex Bregman (Cubs), Kyle Tucker (Dodgers), and Bo Bichette (Mets). Complete Story
NFL January 16, 2026
NFL Weekly Predictions: Divisional
Josh Allen floats into Denver looking to lead the Bills over the Broncos, while Sam Darnold looks to make a name for himself, or not, as the Seahawks host the 49ers. Caleb Williams and Matthew Stafford battle at Soldier Field, and Drake Maye and the Patriots face the vaunted Texans defense. Complete Story
Slant Pattern January 14, 2026
Why the MLS is Better Than the SPFL
People are taking very large, very boisterous, and very wrong conclusions about what Wilfried Nancy’s failure at Celtic means for U.S. soccer, and for Scottish soccer. SC’s Kevin Beane explains. Complete Story
NFL January 13, 2026
Eagles Melt Down, Lose to Niners
Several players, and even at least one coach, probably ended their stays with the Eagles on Sunday. Who will take over? SC’s Anthony Brancato offers speculation as to the who, the what, and the where. Complete Story
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
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