Slant Pattern
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
September 7, 2023
College Football Odds and Ends
This week in the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane weighs in on Deion Sanders’ Colorado debut, makes some picks against the spread, and, well, that’s about it except for a couple one-liners. Join us anyway! Complete Story
August 24, 2023
Sports and Poker in an Unfamiliar Place
In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane rolls into a new town, tells us what the sport and poker scene are like, and throws in some pointers. Complete Story
August 10, 2023
Slant Pattern Mailbag
The Slant Pattern mailbag is back this week, taking on college football realignment, whether Bill Belichick and Mike Gundy are fire-proof, and a Tiger Woods prediction that is firmly tongue-in-cheek! Complete Story
July 27, 2023
A Smorgasbord of Sports Illustrated Bad Takes
Sports Illustrated has come out with a ton of bad NFL takes this week (on purpose). SC’s Kevin Beane goes through each and every one of them, plus offers his own bad take, in this week’s edition of the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
July 13, 2023
Coaches Behaving Badly? No Surprise
Two high-profile coaches hit the breadline this week. SC’s Kevin Beane examine their previous indicators of jerkishness and explains why it’s all so disheartening. Complete Story
June 29, 2023
The Strongest Cue Sport Country in the World
The last few weeks, SC’s Kevin Beane’s interest in cue sports has only grown, so he tells us a little bit about a game called 3-cushion and tries to figure out the best all-around country in cue sports. So grill up those bratwurst and read the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
June 15, 2023
The Calamity That is LIV Golf
SC’s Kevin Beane is well-aware of the human rights questions surrounding LIV golf and is therefore not happy about the merger with the PGA Tour. But did you know the LIV Golf’s product sucks, too? He explains. Complete Story
June 1, 2023
Slant Pattern on Pool
SC’s Kevin Beane has been knee-deep in the world of pool, and he brings us muggles up to speed on the variations that are popular in the U.S. and who the big names and tournaments are. It’s the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
May 19, 2023
Slant Pattern College Hoops Odds and Ends
In this offseason look into college basketball, SC’s Kevin Beane ponders whether championship culture is a thing or not, some bluebloods that have won far fewer championships than we think, and ESPN serving as the lapdog for Rick Pitino. Complete Story
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| 04.20.23 | Saturday Afternoon Sports Smorgasbord | By Kevin Beane |
| 04.06.23 | Live-Streaming the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships | By Kevin Beane |
| 03.23.23 | Slant Pattern Mailbag | By Kevin Beane |
| 03.09.23 | Tony Yoka vs. Carlos Takam Card Preview | By Kevin Beane |
| 02.23.23 | World’s Earliest Week 1 College Football Preview | By Kevin Beane |
| 02.08.23 | On Angle-Shooting in Sports | By Kevin Beane |
| 01.25.23 | Young Guns Poised to Save U.S. Tennis, 2023 Version | By Kevin Beane |
| 01.11.23 | On Damar Hamlin | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.28.22 | Slant Pattern Livestreams the Spengler Cup | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.14.22 | Football Picks For December 16-18 | By Kevin Beane |
| 11.30.22 | Slant Pattern Odds and Ends | By Kevin Beane |
| 11.16.22 | Slant Pattern’s Favorite Betting Resources | By Kevin Beane |