NBA May 13, 2026
Embrace it: Thunder Are NBA’s New Supervillain
While SC’s Ross Lancaster won’t be rooting for the Thunder in the West Finals. He’s come to the conclusion that they’re the type of heel the NBA needs. He also discusses how the Thunder might line up alongside the most despised teams in NBA history. Complete Story
MLB May 12, 2026
Stop Blaming Pitching: MLB Offenses Are Real Problem
Every time a game turns into a 5-2 slog with 12 strikeouts and three meaningful plays, the same reflex kicks in — blame the bullpen, blame the starters, blame the pitching. It’s an easy narrative. Pitchers look dominant, so they must be the problem. Complete Story
MLB May 11, 2026
Bobby Cox, RIP: “Come on, Kid, You Got This!”
SC’s Jeff Kallman says au revoir to the winningest manager in Braves history. Complete Story
Slant Pattern May 8, 2026
Musings on ESPN’s MLB Coverage
In this week’s edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane gently contemplates a mid-spring Thursday night baseball doubleheader on ESPN. Complete Story
NBA May 7, 2026
NBA Playoffs Proving to Be Doubly Unfair
The NFL has “re-seeded” its playoffs since at least 1990, including the 1982 season that was defaced by a strike. And did they have to endure any kvetching because of it? SC’s Anthony Brancato confidently assures that neither will the NBA or the NHL. Complete Story
MLB May 4, 2026
April Into May: A Few Thorns in the Flowers
Well, April didn’t bring a lot of showers. May hasn’t been yielding too many flowers, yet. But take what we can get over weekend one. Even if a few thorns showed up among them. SC’s Jeff Kallman observes MLB’s April closing/May opening weekend. Complete Story
Other April 28, 2026
Which Horses Can Handle Derby Distance?
It’s time for 20 horses to do something that they have never done before, and at a distance over which the vast majority of them will never run again. Only one horse will emerge victorious. SC’s Anthony Brancato tries to shed some light as to who that horse might be, or won’t be. Complete Story
MLB April 27, 2026
As the Red Sox Turn: The Saturday Massacre
Manager Alex Cora, five coaches. Beheaded. And this hot Red Sox mess wasn’t their making, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story
Slant Pattern April 23, 2026
Heavyweight Boxing Pulse Check
SC’s Kevin Beane tells you what’s going on in the world of men’s heavyweight boxing, particularly at the top, in the U.S. (stock down), the UK (stock sadly up), and this weekend in this edition of the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
NHL April 21, 2026
What’s Wrong With Having Division Rivalries in NHL?
An award-winning, well-respected sportswriter is voicing objections to the NHL’s playoff structure. SC’s Anthony Brancato evaluates his argument. Complete Story
MLB April 20, 2026
Garret Anderson, RIP: The Quiet, Infectious Angel
SC’s Jeff Kallman remembers the longtime Angel glory-years mainstay who died last Thursday at a too-soon 53. Complete Story
NBA April 16, 2026
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of 2025-26 NBA Season
SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at the good, the bad, and the ugly of an NBA regular season that wasn’t the league’s finest campaign. Complete Story
NHL April 15, 2026
Wow! Flyers in Playoffs
With Monday night’s win over Carolina, the Flyers evaded tying their longest consecutive playoff drought in franchise history. And with the Sixers also rebounding strongly from last year’s bitterly disappointing season, things are finally looking up in the City of Brotherly Love. Complete Story
MLB April 13, 2026
Phil Garner, RIP: Two Sides to Scrap Iron
SC’s Jeff Kallman says au revoir to the feisty infielder/clubhouse character turned pennant-winning manager/character. Complete Story
Slant Pattern April 8, 2026
Slant Pattern Odds and Ends
It’s time for another round of shorter takes from SC’s Kevin Beane. What’s the latest on college basketball coaching changes? Who won the men’s curling championship? What’s hoppin’ on Twitter? He’ll tell you. Complete Story
NBA April 7, 2026
NBA is Two-Faced on Tanking
If the NBA’s “war on tanking” is genuine, then why aren’t they moving to change the playoff seeding format? A 6-seed (rather than a 5-seed) should not be the ideal spot for a playoff team to land. Complete Story
MLB April 6, 2026
Three Swipes, You’re Out
Angels right-fielder Jo Adell swiped more home runs in one game Saturday than any single outfielder stole during all 2025. SC’s Jeff Kallman appreciated the aerial show. Complete Story
MLB April 3, 2026
Early MLB World Series Odds: Top Picks
Every Major League Baseball season begins with renewed optimism across the league. From spring training through the early months of the season, fans and analysts begin identifying teams that could realistically compete. Here’s the list. Complete Story
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