Slant Pattern July 25, 2024
The WSOP Tempest in a Teapot, Explained
In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane explains the controversy enveloping the World Series of Poker and gives his take on it, a take that he did not consult a computer program to develop. Complete Story
Other July 24, 2024
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Indianapolis
Kyle Larson surged late and passed Ryan Blaney for the lead on an overtime restart on lap 162, then held on to capture the Brickyard 400. Tyler Reddick took the runner-up spot, while Blaney finished second. NASCAR will take a three-week break for the Olympics, resuming Aug. 11th. Complete Story
NFL July 23, 2024
A Third NFL Team in New York City?
Three NFL teams in the nation’s largest city? It’s not as if the subject hasn’t been brought up before. So SC’s Anthony Brancato will bring it up again. Complete Story
MLB July 22, 2024
“I Loved Every Challenge of Playing Third Base”
SC’s Jeff Kallman says freshly-minted Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré made it look as easy as he made his power hitting and his knack for fun and friendship over the years. Complete Story
College Football July 18, 2024
College Football 2024 Preview: A Message to Convey
We’re still a month away from the return of football. But that doesn’t mean conferences won’t have their say. SC’s Jonathan Lowe finds a commonality between the future combatants for league glory. Complete Story
Other July 17, 2024
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Pocono
Ryan Blaney controlled the race late at Pocono and held off Denny Hamlin to win the Great American Getaway 400. Alex Bowman took third, and William Byron finished fourth as we head to Indianapolis. Complete Story
MLB July 16, 2024
“Triple Ring Ceremony” in Philly?
Three of Philadelphia’s four professional sports teams have real chances to win championships within the next 11 months. Will they come through? SC’s Anthony Brancato assesses the prospects of the Phillies, Eagles, and Sixers. Complete Story
MLB July 15, 2024
The Baltimore Rumble
An unintended, but frightening hit Oriole batsman triggered a nasty rumble Friday night that didn’t turn into weekend war between them and the Yankees. Complete Story
Slant Pattern July 11, 2024
Calm Down About the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team
The USMNT has failed to make the knockout stage of the Copa America, but judging by the Twitterverse, they just 40-0 three times to Bhutan. Yes, Berhalter should go, but SC’s Kevin Beane explains why people should relax, point-by-point. Complete Story
MLB July 10, 2024
Orlando Cepeda, RIP: “Winter Always Turns to Spring”
SC’s Jeff Kallman remembers the first Puerto Rico-born major league player to reach the Hall of Fame, Orlando Cepeda. Complete Story
NFL July 9, 2024
Jeff Bezos Eyes Seahawks
Donald Trump had to settle for owning the USFL’s New Jersey Generals. But Jeff Bezos is setting his sights a lot higher: ownership of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. Can he pull it off? We will know soon enough, says SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story
Other July 8, 2024
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Chicago Street Race
Alex Bowman managed the changing weather conditions to perfection and won the Grant Park 165 on the Chicago street course. Tyler Reddick finished second and Ty Gibbs took third. Check out the rankings! Complete Story
NBA July 5, 2024
Are Sixers Title Contenders With George?
SC’s Ross Lancaster discusses the Philadelphia 76ers, their signing of Paul George, the team’s new Big Three, and why he’s skeptical that the Sixers will make a title challenge in the 2024-25 season. Complete Story
NFL July 2, 2024
In the NFL, It is Now Expansion Time
Could extending the NFL regular season to 18 games, now pretty much a fait accompli, lead to a 34- or even a 36-team league, and 16 teams making the playoffs? Grow or die, argues SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story
Other July 2, 2024
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Nashville
Joey Logano won a marathon in Nashville, taking the Ally 400 after surviving five overtime restarts. Zane Smith finished second, followed by Tyler Reddick in third. Check out SC’s power rankings! Complete Story
MLB July 1, 2024
“Let Him Hear You, He’s Listening”
There was much to enjoy. but much more to contemplate when the Giants and the Cardinals played in ancient Rickwood Field two days after Willie Mays’s death. Complete Story
Slant Pattern June 27, 2024
Slant Pattern Mailbag
In this week’s mailbag, SC’s Kevin Beane (as he often does) laments the short end of the stick G5 teams get in college football, looks at hypothetical football Olympics scenario, and tackles a tennis question. Complete Story
Other June 26, 2024
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: New Hampshire
Christopher Bell outlasted a long rain delay and the field to win the USA Today 301 at New Hampshire, winning for the third time this year. Chase Briscoe finished second, while Josh Berry took third. Check out the latest NASCAR power rankings! Complete Story
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