April 11, 2024
Women’s College Hoops is More Popular Than Men’s?
SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at why asking if women’s college basketball has overtaken men’s college basketball might be a bit of a misguided question. Read on to find out. Complete Story
| 03.28.24 | No Need to Squeeze in Any More | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 03.27.24 | Abolish the NIT, Expand the NCAA | By Anthony Brancato |
| 03.14.24 | Will We See a Breakthrough NCAA Champion in 2024? | By Ross Lancaster |
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
| 12.20.23 | The Hidden Gems of Bowl Season | By Ross Lancaster |
| 12.13.23 | 2023 Bowl Picks Against the Spread | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.06.23 | It All Happens in Due Time | 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 |
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
| 07.16.24 | “Triple Ring Ceremony” in Philly? | By Anthony Brancato |
| 07.15.24 | The Baltimore Rumble | By Jeff Kallman |
| 07.10.24 | Orlando Cepeda, RIP: “Winter Always Turns to Spring” | By Jeff Kallman |
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
| 06.20.24 | The Transition of the Seasons | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 06.06.24 | 2024 NBA Finals Preview: Burning Questions Answered | By Ross Lancaster |
| 05.23.24 | NBA Playoffs: Not Swayed By First Impressions | By Jonathan Lowe |
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
| 07.09.24 | Jeff Bezos Eyes Seahawks | By Anthony Brancato |
| 07.02.24 | In the NFL, It is Now Expansion Time | By Anthony Brancato |
| 06.25.24 | Panthers Not Ready For Prime Time | By Anthony Brancato |
April 16, 2024
The Pythagorean Hockey League
In 1970, the NHL faced a truly comical situation because of its then-existing tie-breakers. The potential for something even worse now exists, thanks to the “loser’s point,” which is one more reason why the latter needs to be abolished. Complete Story
| 03.05.24 | NHL Should Scrap “Loser’s Point” | By Anthony Brancato |
| 04.04.23 | NHL Needs Another Canadian Team | By Anthony Brancato |
| 03.08.22 | NHL Needs to Follow NBA’s Lead, As Always | By Anthony Brancato |
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
| 07.17.24 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Pocono | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 07.08.24 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Chicago Street Race | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 07.02.24 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Nashville | By Jeffrey Boswell |
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
| 07.11.24 | Calm Down About the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team | By Kevin Beane |
| 06.27.24 | Slant Pattern Mailbag | By Kevin Beane |
| 06.13.24 | The Madness of Caitlin Clark’s Olympic Snub | 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 |
November 14, 2023
2023 Australian Open Men’s Preview
With the 2022-23 tennis season drawing to a close with the season-ending ATP Tour Finals, the likes of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will be looking to finish strongly heading towards the New Year. Here’s a preview of the Australian Open. Complete Story
| 05.20.22 | French Open 2022 Preview & Draws | By Marc James |
| 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 |