January 18, 2023
A Commonwealth of Disappointment
Preseason Final Four favorite Kentucky is having a rocky season early in conference play. Across the state, Louisville might be the worst ACC team of all-time. SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at these two Bluegrass State titans, how they’ve disappointed, and what they might need to get better. Complete Story
| 11.14.22 | How NIL Makes This Season One to Remember | By Ross Lancaster |
| 08.05.22 | The Goalpost Wagging the Rim | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 04.11.22 | Final Thoughts From the March That Was | By Jean Neuberger |
January 13, 2023
No Rest For the Curious
Even though all of the seconds have ticked off of college football’s clock, the conversations continue. SC’s Jonathan Lowe looks at some of the end-of-season stories that will keep us asking questions through the spring and summer. Complete Story
| 12.21.22 | Five Bets to Make While Enjoying Bowl Season | By Ross Lancaster |
| 11.23.22 | Those Rarities Against Analytics | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 10.28.22 | A Return to Relevancy For Hire | By Jonathan Lowe |
August 5, 2021
Foul Territory: A Dash, Some Cash, and a Rash (of Injuries)
In this edition of Foul Territory, an Italian whacks the men’s 100-meter dash field, while the Lakers go “West” for the quest. The Colts go limp, and it’s Steph Curry from deep (into the Warriors’ pockets). Complete Story
| 06.21.19 | Foul Territory: OJ on Twitter, “Ball’s” on Parade | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 05.22.19 | Foul Territory: Horse Power and Fighting Words | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 02.15.19 | Foul Territory: AB C You Later & P’s ‘N Q’s | By Jeffrey Boswell |
June 23, 2022
Is History Repeating With the PGA/LIV Split?
The recent split of the PGA Tour has the potential to shake up professional golf for years to come. As the developments and defections have unfolded, SC’s Ross Lancaster couldn’t help but think of another proud American sports league that became a stalemate between two sides. Complete Story
| 04.28.22 | Scheffler Eyeing Historic Grand Slam After Masters Win | By Marc James |
| 12.23.21 | Golf’s Top Players Get Their Wish | By Marc James |
| 03.15.21 | 2021 Masters Preview | By Marc James |
February 1, 2023
Concussions Killed Mauer’s Career, But Not His HOF Case
SC’s Jeff Kallman says enough Twins fans have been more brain damaged about Joe Mauer than Mauer was by concussions. Complete Story
| 01.30.23 | Rolen Rolls Into Cooperstown at Last | By Jeff Kallman |
| 01.23.23 | Frank Thomas, RIP: The Needling and the Damage Done | By Jeff Kallman |
| 01.16.23 | Robby the Umpbot Steps Closer to the Show | By Jeff Kallman |
January 24, 2023
Can the Eastern Conference Do it Again?
In 1984, there was “Revenge of the Nerds.” Last year, there was “Revenge of the East” in the NBA. And while the movie had three sequels, the NBA version is working on its first. SC’s Anthony Brancato marvels at a sports world turned upside down. Complete Story
| 01.04.23 | Mitchell is Most Underrated Player in the NBA | By Dean Anagnostopoulos |
| 12.06.22 | LeBron Needs to Stay in His Lane | By Anthony Brancato |
| 11.21.22 | Kyrie’s Return Looms, But What About Retirement? | By Dean Anagnostopoulos |
February 2, 2023
Super Bowl LVII Proposition Bets
The Chiefs and Eagles will soon battle in Super Bowl LVII, and if gambling isn’t legal in your state, it should be, and your state sucks. SC’s Jeffrey Boswell presents the planet’s most comprehensive prop bet list. Complete Story
| 01.31.23 | “Diet Super Bowls” Would Leave Sour Taste | By Anthony Brancato |
| 01.26.23 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Conf. Championships | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 01.19.23 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Divisional | By Jeffrey Boswell |
March 8, 2022
NHL Needs to Follow NBA’s Lead, As Always
Since the NBA and the NHL have always closely followed one another when it comes to their respective playoff formats, SC’s Anthony Brancato asks why stop now? It’s time for the NHL to implement a “play-in.” Complete Story
| 03.07.22 | Russia/Ukraine War and the NHL | By Martin Banks |
| 06.29.21 | NHL Needs to Get “Krakin’” on Realignment | By Anthony Brancato |
| 11.11.20 | What’s the Future Hold For Ovechkin? | By Marc James |
November 9, 2022
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Phoenix
Joey Logano dominated at Phoenix and outlasted Ross Chastain down the stretch to win the Cup series championship. It was Logano’s second Cup championship. Chastain finished 3rd, while Christopher Bell took 10th. Check out the final rankings! Complete Story
| 11.02.22 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Martinsville | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 10.26.22 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Homestead | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 10.19.22 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Las Vegas | By Jeffrey Boswell |
January 25, 2023
Young Guns Poised to Save U.S. Tennis, 2023 Version
SC’s Kevin Beane takes a look at the men’s tennis landscape, as he does every so often in this space, and finds he no longer has to say the future is bright — the present is. Complete Story
| 01.11.23 | On Damar Hamlin | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.28.22 | Slant Pattern Livestreams the Spengler Cup | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.14.22 | Football Picks For December 16-18 | By Kevin Beane |
February 11, 2016
Super Bowl 50 Aftermath
Super Bowl 50 is in the books, and SC’s Jeffrey Boswell takes a look back at Super Bowl Sunday’s contest. Is Peyton Manning done? What were the best commercials? And can Cam Newton recover from defeat better than he recovers a fumble? Complete Story
| 02.06.14 | Sports Q&A: Super Bowl XLVIII Aftermath | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 02.07.13 | Sports Q&A: Super Bowl XLVII Edition | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 05.11.12 | Sports Q&A: The Truth Won’t Set You Free | By Jeffrey Boswell |
May 20, 2022
French Open 2022 Preview & Draws
The second Grand Slam of the tennis calendar is here, as the world’s best tennis players head to Paris for the French Open. In both the men’s and women’s draws, the tournament looks wide-open and we look set for two weeks of top tennis action. Complete Story
| 04.15.22 | Nadal’s Injury and His Chances at French Open | By Martin Banks |
| 08.27.21 | 2021 U.S. Open Tennis Preview | By Marc James |
| 10.02.19 | Top Five Craziest Meltdowns in Tennis | By Marc James |