Slant Pattern
January 12, 2022
Thank You, Raiders, For Kicking That Field Goal
At the end of this week’s Chargers/Raiders game, all of social media implored the Raiders to take a knee for the tie on the final play of the game, and SC’s Kevin Beane found that revolting. He explains why in this week’s Slant Pattern column. Complete Story
December 29, 2021
Slant Pattern Flips Through the Channels
In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane surfs through his many sports channels, and invites you along for the ride, from pool to rodeo to previously aired games of mainstream sports. Complete Story
December 15, 2021
Slant Pattern Tennis Odds and Ends
In this week’s Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane is all about tennis, including his picks for awards, a laurel for the Tennis Channel, and an explosive event in the making … if only someone actually makes it. Complete Story
December 1, 2021
Boxing Preview For Early December
Lots of boxing this weekend, but Slant Pattern is going to look at a slight-under-the-radar fight card in NYC that features (almost) all heavyweight fights. Complete Story
November 17, 2021
As College Football Playoff Nears, Everyone Relax
Some are taking to fainting couches over their coaches audaciously failing to lead their teams to title contention, and others are getting the vapors over Cincinnati’s treatment by the playoff committee. Here’s why both groups need to simmer down. Complete Story
November 5, 2021
College Basketball Week 1 Preview
Don’t look now, but college basketball is coming up! SC’s Kevin Beane gets you ready for Week 1 by underlining some interesting matchups in the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
October 22, 2021
College Football Odds and Ends
In this week’s Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane compares and contrasts the expectations of two programs, lets you know which two teams are safe bets for the playoff, and gives a tip against the spread. Complete Story
October 6, 2021
Slant Pattern Mailbag
This week in the Slant Pattern mailbag, you will learn whether the Carolina Panthers will regress, why G5 teams can hang with P5 teams, and whether the Texas/OU departure to the SEC was a good move. Complete Story
September 23, 2021
British Boxing Needs to Clean Up its Act
Something’s rotten in the state of British boxing, so says SC’s Kevin Beane. He breaks down their idiosyncrasies to unveil a system that is confounding and even dangerous in this week’s Slant Pattern! Complete Story
September 8, 2021
On All Those Week 1 Upsets
SC’s Kevin Beane throws a spotlight onto the many upsets that college football’s Week 1 gave us, and tries to draw betting lessons from them. It’s the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
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| 05.27.21 | Slant Pattern’s Top Five Boxing Podcasts | By Kevin Beane |
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| 04.15.21 | Slant Pattern Mailbag | By Kevin Beane |
| 04.01.21 | Boxing Betting Preview For April 3rd | By Kevin Beane |
| 03.16.21 | Slant Pattern’s March Madness 2021 Preview | By Kevin Beane |
| 03.04.21 | Why Zlatan Got it Wrong About LeBron | By Kevin Beane |