January 11, 2021
There Will Be Madness
There won’t be objections about finishing the college basketball season this March. SC’s Jean Neuberger discusses why this year’s March Madness, even in a one-state bubble with no fans, will move forward. Complete Story
| 12.14.20 | Patience May Be Necessary | By Ross Lancaster |
| 11.16.20 | College Basketball 2020-21: What’s This Going to Look Like? | By Ross Lancaster |
| 03.09.20 | Four Teams That Could Crash the Party For March Madness | By Ross Lancaster |
January 4, 2021
How to Expand the Playoff the Right Way
After another set of blowouts in the college football semifinals with any late-game drama confined to gambling, SC’s Ross Lancaster has finally realized that it’s time to change the College Football Playoff. He looks at how it can be expanded, but not to the eight teams that many want. Complete Story
| 12.21.20 | Thoughts From Selection Sunday | By Jean Neuberger |
| 12.18.20 | Stormy Success With a Muddied Outlook | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 11.23.20 | Could Another 108-Year Drought Be Snapped? | By Jean Neuberger |
June 21, 2019
Foul Territory: OJ on Twitter, “Ball’s” on Parade
In this week’s edition of Foul Territory, OJ Simpson is guilty (of being on Twitter). LaMelo Ball heads Down Under, a King’s ransom brings Antonio Davis to L.A., and Josh McCown enjoys a lengthy “bye.” Complete Story
| 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 |
| 06.22.18 | Foul Territory: Earthshaking Events | By Jeffrey Boswell |
August 6, 2020
PGA Tour: Presenting the Future?
Since the PGA Tour got back on the course, one name has caught more attention than most. But is his new strategy where golf is headed down the road? SC’s Jonathan Lowe is skeptical ahead of its first big test. Complete Story
| 03.02.20 | Top Young Guns in Golf in 2020 | By Marc James |
| 11.29.19 | PGA’s Hungry Young Guns on the Rise | By Marc James |
| 06.17.19 | Is Spieth Breaking Up With Longtime Caddie? | By Marc James |
January 13, 2021
Tommy Lasorda, RIP: “I Made Guys Believe”
SC’s Jeff Kallman says farewell to the longtime Los Angeles Dodgers manager and lifelong Dodgers icon who loved nothing more than being Tommy Lasorda. Complete Story
| 01.06.21 | 2020: Once More For the Others Safe at Home | By Jeff Kallman |
| 01.01.21 | Phil Niekro, RIP: Great Pitcher, Better Friend | By Jeff Kallman |
| 12.30.20 | Let the Records Show… | By Jeff Kallman |
January 18, 2021
Nets Are Looking For Shared Interests
It was the well-known secret that became the headline on the marquee. But can the spotlight be split three ways? SC’s Jonathan Lowe discusses the big trepidation with the new-look Nets. Complete Story
| 12.28.20 | NBA Tip-Off: All Up in Their Feelings | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 11.30.20 | NBA Playing With a Popped Bubble | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 10.19.20 | Why the NBA Calendar Might Change Forever | By Ross Lancaster |
January 14, 2021
NFL Weekly Predictions: Divisional
Jalen Ramsey and the Rams answer to the Lambeau mystique, while Lamar Jackson hopes the weather in Buffalo doesn’t “drop a load.” Meanwhile, the focused Chiefs have a case of “Brown-eye,” and Tom Brady and Drew Brees battle for old times sake. Complete Story
| 01.08.21 | Strength of Schedule: 2020 vs. 2021 | By Anthony Brancato |
| 01.07.21 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Wild Card | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 01.05.21 | It’s Time For the NFL to “Cross Over” | By Anthony Brancato |
November 11, 2020
What’s the Future Hold For Ovechkin?
Over the past two decades, Alexander Ovechkin has been one of the NHL’s greatest scorers. Throughout his professional career, the 35-year-old has played for just two teams, Moscow and Washington. Where will he finish? Complete Story
| 02.17.20 | Is Ovechkin the Greatest Scorer in NHL History? | By Scott Huntington |
| 01.20.20 | New Jersey Devils Fire Ray Shero, Now What? | By Scott Huntington |
| 12.11.19 | Are We Seeing the End of Fighting in Hockey? | By Scott Huntington |
November 10, 2020
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Phoenix
Chase Elliott drove from the rear to the front at Phoenix, outlasting his three challengers to win his first Cup championship. Brad Keselowski finished 2nd, Joey Logano finished 3rd, and Denny Hamlin took 4th. Check out Jeffrey Boswell’s rankings! Complete Story
| 11.04.20 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Martinsville | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 10.21.20 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Kansas | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 10.14.20 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Charlotte | By Jeffrey Boswell |
January 8, 2021
Slant Pattern 2020 Boxing Awards
In this week’s Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane gives his choice for fight of the year, fighter of the year, knockout of the year, and prospect of the year. Check it out! Complete Story
| 12.23.20 | The Scottish Play Set to End For Celtic | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.09.20 | Slant Pattern Mailbag | By Kevin Beane |
| 11.25.20 | Week 12 College Football Picks | 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 |
October 2, 2019
Top Five Craziest Meltdowns in Tennis
There are moments in sports when a player’s threshold is broken — an instance of overwhelming rage which envelops and enfolds a player’s judgement when performing on the big stage. Here are the top five meltdowns in tennis history. Complete Story
| 06.18.19 | Wimbledon 2019 Preview | By Marc James |
| 05.24.19 | 2019 French Open Preview | By Marc James |
| 10.03.17 | Djokovic Delivers Warning to Rivals | By Marc James |