Slant Pattern
April 5, 2024
Death to the LIV
SC’s Kevin Beane notes the LIV is starting to see some problems, and is glad of it. He takes aim at the organization and how they run things, and why this time the old way is the good way, in the latest Slant Pattern. Complete Story
March 21, 2024
NCAA Tournament Odds and Ends
SC’s Kevin Beane calls out the lack of imagination in the expert picks of national pundits, takes a look at some intriguing possible second round and Sweet 16 matchups, and gives a pick against the spread in this week’s Slant Pattern! Complete Story
March 7, 2024
God Bless the Ocho
As SC’s resident obscure sports guru, Kevin Beane is on cloud nine as he discovers a channel that broadcasts nothing but niche sports. He tells you all about it, and a couple sports therein, in the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
February 21, 2024
February 24 Boxing Betting Preview
In this Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane breaks down a boxing card from Orlando, where he’s parlaying three favorites, but also taking a chance on an underdog. Complete Story
February 7, 2024
Slant Pattern Mailbag
It’s mailbag time again at the Slant Pattern, where SC’s Kevin Beane looks under the hood of the new college football playoff, Carlos Alcaraz’s future, and more. Complete Story
January 24, 2024
World’s Earliest Week 1 College Football Preview
It’s earlier than ever, we’re pretty sure! The annual world’s earliest Week 1 college football preview gives us … well, just five Power 5 vs. Power 5 games on Saturday. But SC’s Kevin Beane finds some gems. Complete Story
January 10, 2024
Slant Pattern Odds and Ends
In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane reacts to the season’s denouement for both Ohio State and Michigan, and returns to his occasional checkup on the state of U.S. men’s tennis. Complete Story
December 27, 2023
Today’s Athletes vs. Yesterday’s Athletes
Could the stars of the past compete in today’s high-level pro sports leagues? It’s a question that has been asked too many times. SC’s Kevin Beane tries to put the matter to bed in the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
December 13, 2023
2023 Bowl Picks Against the Spread
In this week’s edition of the Slant Pattern, we go bowling! Not only that, but SC’s Kevin Beane offers a rare over/under play, and gives his two cents on the College Football Playoff controversy. Complete Story
November 29, 2023
Slant Pattern Odds and Ends
SC’s Kevin Beane suggests improvements for the NBA in-season tournament, takes a look at the college football player (and is agog at the number of elite teams), and notes Oakland baseball fans finally have something to cheer about. Complete Story
More Slant Pattern Commentary
| 11.15.23 | College Football Picks, Week 11 | By Kevin Beane |
| 11.03.23 | NIT Brazenly Chooses Money Over Fans, Fun, Fairness | By Kevin Beane |
| 10.19.23 | CFL and CFB Bets For October 20-21 | By Kevin Beane |
| 10.06.23 | The Tiers of the NFL | By Kevin Beane |
| 09.22.23 | NFL Odds and Ends | By Kevin Beane |
| 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 |
| 07.27.23 | A Smorgasbord of Sports Illustrated Bad Takes | By Kevin Beane |
| 07.13.23 | Coaches Behaving Badly? No Surprise | By Kevin Beane |
| 06.29.23 | The Strongest Cue Sport Country in the World | By Kevin Beane |
| 06.15.23 | The Calamity That is LIV Golf | By Kevin Beane |
| 06.01.23 | Slant Pattern on Pool | By Kevin Beane |