Slant Pattern
July 8, 2026
World Cup Odds and Ends
SC’s Kevin Beane laments how the World Cup brings out the worst and most arrogant among the Greek Chorus of sports fandom. He explains why you’re probably overreacting on anything to do with Folarin Balogun, why we need an offisde rule, and more in this edition of the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
June 24, 2026
What (Else) to Watch This Weekend
Tired of the World Cup and baseball? First off, what’s wrong with you, but also, you have options you surely didn’t realize you had. SC’s Kevin Beane has your options. Complete Story
June 10, 2026
A Snowcapped Lament on the College World Series
In the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane explains that while he loves the upsets in postseason college baseball, the lack of snow teams to root for, going back longer than you think, make him gnash his teeth. Complete Story
May 21, 2026
How to Stop Worrying and Love the Expanded Playoffs
In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane tells you how to stop worrying and love the expanded playoffs in college basketball and football. It’s coming eventually whether you like it or not, so you might as well get used to the idea. Complete Story
May 8, 2026
Musings on ESPN’s MLB Coverage
In this week’s edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane gently contemplates a mid-spring Thursday night baseball doubleheader on ESPN. Complete Story
April 23, 2026
Heavyweight Boxing Pulse Check
SC’s Kevin Beane tells you what’s going on in the world of men’s heavyweight boxing, particularly at the top, in the U.S. (stock down), the UK (stock sadly up), and this weekend in this edition of the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
April 8, 2026
Slant Pattern Odds and Ends
It’s time for another round of shorter takes from SC’s Kevin Beane. What’s the latest on college basketball coaching changes? Who won the men’s curling championship? What’s hoppin’ on Twitter? He’ll tell you. Complete Story
March 26, 2026
Taking the Pulse on United States Curling
Still have curling fever after the Olympics? SC’s Kevin Beane has got you, and let’s you know where the Yanks stand on the men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles. Complete Story
March 11, 2026
The Current, Sad Reality of the Big Dance
Does Miami belong in the NCAA tournament this year? Yes, absolutely. At the same time, it’s complicated. SC’s Kevin Beane explains in the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
February 26, 2026
Get to Know Skimo
Learn all about ski mountaineering, which made its Olympic debut last week, from SC’s Kevin Beane (who says it’s like obstacle-course skiing) in the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
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