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June 12, 2025
2025 CFL Primer
Missing football and the UFL’s not grabbing you? SC’s Kevin Beane tells you what you need to know about each CFL team for the 2025 season in the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
May 29, 2025
Slant Pattern Mailbag
It’s time for the Slant Pattern mailbag once again! This time, we will answer questions about NFL streaming, Naomi Osaka, Bill Belichick and UNC drama, and more! Complete Story
May 15, 2025
The Most Woebegone Cities in North American Sports
SC’s Kevin Beane looks at the most miserable sports towns, and while you might be able to guess some, No. 4 and No. 5 will surprise you. It’s the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
May 1, 2025
The World’s Earliest Week 1 College Football Preview
It’s back! It’s the world’s earliest Week 1 college football preview, with the likely preseason #1 going up against the preseasons #2, plenty of options for people who miss the Pac-12, or when Miami and Notre Dame were good at the same time. Complete Story
April 17, 2025
A Controversy Where No One is Wrong
It’s not too often that sports debates or controversies arise where both sides of the issue are just completely right in their stance, but this one from the NHL comes close to that, and you might not have heard about it. It’s the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
April 3, 2025
NIL is Not Ruining College Basketball
SC’s Kevin Beane understands that people are disappointed in this year’s men’s college basketball tournament, and are looking for answers. But they are reaching a bit too far in searching for the answers, and panicking unnecessarily. He explains in this week’s edition of the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
March 20, 2025
College Basketball Odds and Ends
SC’s Kevin Beane points out the terrible decision last year by the NIT didn’t save them from the fate that was the justification of the terrible decision, gives us a blueprint for more cinderellas in the tournament, and give us a betting pick in the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
March 6, 2025
2025 ATP Indian Wells Preview
SC’s Kevin Beane looks at the men in the first ATP 1000 event of the year, with a special look at a couple of young American guns. It should be a wide-open tournament. Complete Story
February 20, 2025
Hollywood Fight Nights Friday Card Preview
SC’s Kevin Beane looks at three fights going down in Cali Friday night, and gives his picks for them. Is it the biggest fight card of the weekend? Not even close! But that’s how we roll in the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
February 5, 2025
A Newbie Goes to a Wrasslin’ Show
SC’s Kevin Beane never really expected to go to a wrestling show in his life, but this past Saturday, he did, and he was surprised how much he like it. You can see why in this week’s edition of the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
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| 12.25.24 | College Football Odds and Ends | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.12.24 | The College Football Playoff Committee Dun Good | By Kevin Beane |
| 11.27.24 | Slant Pattern Odds and Ends | By Kevin Beane |
| 11.14.24 | Slant Pattern Week 12 College Football Betting Preview | By Kevin Beane |
| 10.31.24 | Austin Capobianco Did Nothing (Much) Wrong | By Kevin Beane |
| 10.21.24 | The World’s Earliest Week 1 College Basketball Preview | By Kevin Beane |
| 10.04.24 | Checking the Pulse of U.S. Men’s Tennis | By Kevin Beane |
| 09.19.24 | The End of the Ocho? | By Kevin Beane |
| 08.22.24 | Looking in on the CFL | By Kevin Beane |
| 08.08.24 | Olympics Odds and Ends | By Kevin Beane |
| 07.25.24 | The WSOP Tempest in a Teapot, Explained | By Kevin Beane |