April 11, 2024
Women’s College Hoops is More Popular Than Men’s?
SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at why asking if women’s college basketball has overtaken men’s college basketball might be a bit of a misguided question. Read on to find out. Complete Story
| 03.28.24 | No Need to Squeeze in Any More | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 03.27.24 | Abolish the NIT, Expand the NCAA | By Anthony Brancato |
| 03.14.24 | Will We See a Breakthrough NCAA Champion in 2024? | By Ross Lancaster |
December 10, 2024
Why This Disdain For Re-Seeding?
So-called “re-seeding” is eminently fair in every sport, be it in professional or college sports. SC’s Anthony Brancato wonders, then why is it almost never done? Complete Story
| 12.04.24 | CFP: The Play is the Thing | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 11.22.24 | Remembering Playoff-Era Teams Who Didn’t Get Their Shot | By Ross Lancaster |
| 11.01.24 | Deciphering Tricks From Treats | By Jonathan Lowe |
August 5, 2021
Foul Territory: A Dash, Some Cash, and a Rash (of Injuries)
In this edition of Foul Territory, an Italian whacks the men’s 100-meter dash field, while the Lakers go “West” for the quest. The Colts go limp, and it’s Steph Curry from deep (into the Warriors’ pockets). Complete Story
| 06.21.19 | Foul Territory: OJ on Twitter, “Ball’s” on Parade | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 05.22.19 | Foul Territory: Horse Power and Fighting Words | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 02.15.19 | Foul Territory: AB C You Later & P’s ‘N Q’s | By Jeffrey Boswell |
April 3, 2023
2023 Masters Preview: Major Intrigue
SC’s Ross Lancaster previews this week’s Masters, featuring 18 LIV Golf players facing a field of the PGA Tour’s best for the first time in 2023 and Scottie Scheffler aiming to become just the fourth back-to-back winner in tournament history. Complete Story
| 06.23.22 | Is History Repeating With the PGA/LIV Split? | By Ross Lancaster |
| 12.23.21 | Golf’s Top Players Get Their Wish | By Marc James |
| 03.15.21 | 2021 Masters Preview | By Marc James |
December 23, 2024
Rickey Henderson, RIP: Baseball’s Grandest Larcenist
The Man of Steal swiped bases and hearts in slightly over a quarter century of pro baseball, says SC’s Jeff Kallman of the game’s greatest leadoff man. Complete Story
| 12.16.24 | From Here to Eternity, or Fifteen Years | By Jeff Kallman |
| 12.09.24 | An Overdue, Posthumous Hall of Famer | By Jeff Kallman |
| 12.02.24 | 2024: Passages | By Jeff Kallman |
October 25, 2024
Tiers of Contenders For the 2024-25 NBA Season
As the 2024-25 NBA season tips off this week, SC’s Ross Lancaster groups the 30 teams into six tiers, ranging from tankers for Cooper Flagg to two title favorites. Complete Story
| 07.05.24 | Are Sixers Title Contenders With George? | By Ross Lancaster |
| 06.20.24 | The Transition of the Seasons | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 06.06.24 | 2024 NBA Finals Preview: Burning Questions Answered | By Ross Lancaster |
December 19, 2024
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 16
The Ravens host the Steelers, while the Eagles try to keep the good vibes rolling against the Commanders. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs look to plant a flag in Dallas, Aaron Rodgers tries to knock off the Rams with his non-vaccinated right arm, and the Packers host the Saints at Lambeau Field. Complete Story
| 12.17.24 | Patrick Mahomes vs. The Grinch | By Anthony Brancato |
| 12.12.24 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 15 | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 12.05.24 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 14 | By Jeffrey Boswell |
April 16, 2024
The Pythagorean Hockey League
In 1970, the NHL faced a truly comical situation because of its then-existing tie-breakers. The potential for something even worse now exists, thanks to the “loser’s point,” which is one more reason why the latter needs to be abolished. Complete Story
| 03.05.24 | NHL Should Scrap “Loser’s Point” | By Anthony Brancato |
| 04.04.23 | NHL Needs Another Canadian Team | By Anthony Brancato |
| 03.08.22 | NHL Needs to Follow NBA’s Lead, As Always | By Anthony Brancato |
November 13, 2024
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Phoenix
Joey Logano held off the charging Ryan Blaney to win at Phoenix and capture his third Cup championship. Blaney was second, William Byron finished third, and Tyler Reddick took sixth. Check out SC’s NASCAR power rankings! Complete Story
| 11.06.24 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Martinsville | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 10.30.24 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Homestead | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 10.23.24 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Las Vegas | By Jeffrey Boswell |
December 12, 2024
The College Football Playoff Committee Dun Good
SC’s Kevin Beane is real tired of the entitled attitude of SEC fans, and breaks down why they don’t deserve more than they got in this year’s college football playoffs in this week’s edition of the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
| 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 |
February 11, 2016
Super Bowl 50 Aftermath
Super Bowl 50 is in the books, and SC’s Jeffrey Boswell takes a look back at Super Bowl Sunday’s contest. Is Peyton Manning done? What were the best commercials? And can Cam Newton recover from defeat better than he recovers a fumble? Complete Story
| 02.06.14 | Sports Q&A: Super Bowl XLVIII Aftermath | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 02.07.13 | Sports Q&A: Super Bowl XLVII Edition | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 05.11.12 | Sports Q&A: The Truth Won’t Set You Free | By Jeffrey Boswell |
November 14, 2023
2023 Australian Open Men’s Preview
With the 2022-23 tennis season drawing to a close with the season-ending ATP Tour Finals, the likes of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will be looking to finish strongly heading towards the New Year. Here’s a preview of the Australian Open. Complete Story
| 05.20.22 | French Open 2022 Preview & Draws | By Marc James |
| 04.15.22 | Nadal’s Injury and His Chances at French Open | By Martin Banks |
| 08.27.21 | 2021 U.S. Open Tennis Preview | By Marc James |