March 30, 2023
Final Four: Taking the Tourney Two-Step
It’s a state so nice, they’ll run it twice. The NCAA is holding both of this weekend’s Final Fours in Texas. To mark this occasion, SC’s Jonathan Lowe gives an overview of all the teams vying for Division I glory. Complete Story
| 03.28.23 | It’s Time For the NCAA to Re-Seed | By Anthony Brancato |
| 02.15.23 | Has Winning Become Stuck in the Middle? | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 01.18.23 | A Commonwealth of Disappointment | By Ross Lancaster |
September 27, 2023
Looking “Big Picture” Before “End Scene”
Ahead of the chaos that will engulf college football, there are still a number of weeks that need to play out. What should we expect around the country? SC’s Jonathan Lowe offers up the bylines he’s anticipating. Complete Story
| 08.17.23 | I Didn’t Think I’d See You Here | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 08.15.23 | Relegation in College Football? | By Anthony Brancato |
| 01.13.23 | No Rest For the Curious | 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 |
April 3, 2023
2023 Masters Preview: Major Intrigue
SC’s Ross Lancaster previews this week’s Masters, featuring 18 LIV Golf players facing a field of the PGA Tour’s best for the first time in 2023 and Scottie Scheffler aiming to become just the fourth back-to-back winner in tournament history. Complete Story
| 06.23.22 | Is History Repeating With the PGA/LIV Split? | By Ross Lancaster |
| 12.23.21 | Golf’s Top Players Get Their Wish | By Marc James |
| 03.15.21 | 2021 Masters Preview | By Marc James |
September 25, 2023
Damning Report: Oakland Was Had
SC’s Jeff Kallman says the report last week leaves the A’s owner looking even worse for blindsiding Oakland with Las Vegas. Complete Story
| 09.18.23 | The Bloom is Off the Red Sox Rose | By Jeff Kallman |
| 09.11.23 | George Kirby: Self-Awareness as a Vice | By Jeff Kallman |
| 09.05.23 | The Waive | By Jeff Kallman |
August 8, 2023
Culture Wars Now Infest NBA
Florida governor Ron DeSantis kept the pot boiling by accusing NBA players of collaborating with an “enemy” that he referred to as “Communist China.” If his comments weren’t so dishonest and inflammatory, they would be funny. Complete Story
| 07.21.23 | Let Me See If I Can Fit You in My Schedule | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 07.06.23 | NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers | By Ross Lancaster |
| 06.22.23 | NBA Reaching the Heights of Yester-Year | By Jonathan Lowe |
September 28, 2023
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 4
The Bills try to wax the Dolphins in Buffalo, while Joe Burrow walks “ginger-ly” into Tennessee. Josh McDaniels and Brandon Staley battle to find out who can make the dumbest coaching decision, and the Cowboys look to reclaim their mojo. Complete Story
| 09.26.23 | Dolphins Hang “70-Burger” on Broncos | By Anthony Brancato |
| 09.21.23 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 3 | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 09.19.23 | NFL Needs More “8-Point Plays” | By Anthony Brancato |
April 4, 2023
NHL Needs Another Canadian Team
One would think that 32 teams would be the perfect number for a sports league. But not always. SC’s Anthony Brancato points out the undeniable benefits of the NHL, just to name one, adding more teams. Complete Story
| 03.08.22 | NHL Needs to Follow NBA’s Lead, As Always | By Anthony Brancato |
| 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 |
September 27, 2023
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Texas
William Byron surged on the final restart, taking the lead and holding on to win at Texas. Ross Chastain finished second, while Bubba Wallace took third as we head to Talladega. Check out the rankings! Complete Story
| 09.20.23 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Bristol | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 09.13.23 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Kansas | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 09.06.23 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Darlington | By Jeffrey Boswell |
September 22, 2023
NFL Odds and Ends
In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane breaks down the play of Baker Mayfield (he’s optimistic), Bryce Young (ditto, but needs to be unshackled), and is a real killjoy when it comes to fun plays. Complete Story
| 09.07.23 | College Football Odds and Ends | By Kevin Beane |
| 08.24.23 | Sports and Poker in an Unfamiliar Place | By Kevin Beane |
| 08.10.23 | Slant Pattern Mailbag | 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 |