March 9, 2020
Four Teams That Could Crash the Party For March Madness
As we approach the NCAA tournament, traditional powers have every chance of being in the Final Four. But a wide-open season means that more programs without an elite pedigree could be around later. Complete Story
| 02.26.20 | Cinderella Watch List: 2020 Edition | By Jean Neuberger |
| 02.13.20 | Previewing March Madness Contenders | By Marc James |
| 01.31.20 | The Baylor Miracle | By Jean Neuberger |
October 12, 2020
Disjointed Fan Attendance Policies Are a Problem
Confusion and disorganization abounds when it comes to fan attendance guidelines at college football games in 2020, so which conferences and schools are doing the right thing? SC’s Steve Brenna takes a look. Complete Story
| 09.21.20 | The B1G Reversal | By Jean Neuberger |
| 09.07.20 | All That Matters in a COVID Season | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 08.17.20 | The B1G Gamble | 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 |
October 19, 2020
Joe Morgan, RIP: The Machine’s Main Man
SC’s Jeff Kallman remembers the Hall of Fame second baseman whom the Houston Astros let escape to become the final but most important gear in Cincinnati’s legendary Big Red Machine. Complete Story
| 10.14.20 | A Cruel, Unfair Rep For Renteria | By Jeff Kallman |
| 10.09.20 | Cut the Crap | By Jeff Kallman |
| 10.05.20 | The Power of Postive Padre-ing | By Jeff Kallman |
October 19, 2020
Why the NBA Calendar Might Change Forever
After an unprecedented NBA season has come to a conclusion, SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at why the next one might start later than you think, the consequences, and why what we’ve come to expect from an NBA calendar could change forever. Complete Story
| 10.05.20 | The Doc is In | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 09.28.20 | How Important is “Heat Culture?” | By Ross Lancaster |
| 08.31.20 | Bucks’ Stand Ushers in a New Era of Sports Protest | By Ross Lancaster |
October 20, 2020
How Bad is the NFC East, Really?
The NFC East is easy to make fun of right now. But should it be made fun of? SC’s Anthony Brancato has his doubts. Complete Story
| 10.15.20 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 6 | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 10.13.20 | Is Lack of Crowds Diluting Home Advantage in NFL? | By Anthony Brancato |
| 10.08.20 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 5 | By Jeffrey Boswell |
February 17, 2020
Is Ovechkin the Greatest Scorer in NHL History?
Alexander Ovechkin is going to get his 700th goal any game now. Does this make him the best scorer in history? SC’s Scott Huntington takes a look at this question. Complete Story
| 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 |
| 11.22.19 | Don Cherry: Pathetic Victim of PC Zeal | By Anthony Brancato |
October 14, 2020
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Charlotte
Chase Elliott won at Charlotte’s Roval course as the NASCAR playoff field was trimmed to eight drivers. Joey Logano finished second, while defending champion Kyle Busch was eliminated from playoff contention. Check out Jeffrey Boswell’s NASCAR top 10 power rankings! Complete Story
| 10.07.20 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Talladega | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 09.30.20 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Las Vegas | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 09.22.20 | Last Roundup For Cowboy Cerrone? | By Anthony Brancato |
October 15, 2020
Slant Pattern’s College Sports Covid Landscape
SC’s Kevin Beane takes an updated look at how college sports are handling the Covid pandemic, and while he has time for a bit of crowing about a prediction and finding a cause celebre in early schedule finalization, he is ultimately unhappy with what he sees. Complete Story
| 09.24.20 | In Praise of the Denver Nuggets | By Kevin Beane |
| 09.12.20 | Slant Pattern U.S. Open Notes | By Kevin Beane |
| 08.27.20 | Slant Pattern Odds and Ends | 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 |