February 27, 2025
Advancing From Below Sea Level
With less than three weeks until the NCAA field is picked, races are shaping up. But is that league winning percentage really much of a factor for the big names? SC’s Jonathan Lowe looks at which subpar results might make it to mid-March. Complete Story
| 01.15.25 | A Season Unlike Any Other | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 04.11.24 | Women’s College Hoops is More Popular Than Men’s? | By Ross Lancaster |
| 03.28.24 | No Need to Squeeze in Any More | By Jonathan Lowe |
January 1, 2025
Does College Football Need So Much Hand-Wringing?
After the blowout-heavy first round of the College Football Playoff, a lot of talk focused on what teams shouldn’t have been there and not the excellent teams remaining. SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at why this attitude is a bit silly. Complete Story
| 12.10.24 | Why This Disdain For Re-Seeding? | By Anthony Brancato |
| 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 |
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 |
February 24, 2025
Robby the Umpbot Wasn’t the End of the World
SC’s Jeff Kallman says that the automated ball/strike system now being tried in MLB spring training is going to do the game, its players, and its fans a huge favor. Complete Story
| 02.17.25 | Rendon. Injured. Again. And… | By Jeff Kallman |
| 02.10.25 | Baseball’s Sky Isn’t Falling, Folks | By Jeff Kallman |
| 02.03.25 | Fay Vincent, RIP: Heart in the Right Place | By Jeff Kallman |
January 29, 2025
Stock Up, Stock Down For 2024-25 NBA Season
With the 2024-25 NBA regular season at its de facto midpoint, SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at the biggest risers and fallers. Complete Story
| 10.25.24 | Tiers of Contenders For the 2024-25 NBA Season | By Ross Lancaster |
| 07.05.24 | Are Sixers Title Contenders With George? | By Ross Lancaster |
| 06.20.24 | The Transition of the Seasons | By Jonathan Lowe |
February 25, 2025
Myles Garrett Dominates NFL New Year
The most exciting offseason in sports will begin this week, with the Combine in Indianapolis; from there, it will continue with free agency and then the draft. SC’s Anthony Brancato offers a glimpse. Complete Story
| 02.18.25 | The NFL Should “Go NBA” | By Anthony Brancato |
| 02.11.25 | What’s Next For Eagles? | By Anthony Brancato |
| 02.06.25 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Super Bowl LIX | 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 |
February 26, 2025
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Atlanta
Christopher Bell edged Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson to win the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The Cup Series now heads to the Circuit of the Americas for the first road course race on the schedule. Check out the rankings! Complete Story
| 02.19.25 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Daytona | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 11.13.24 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Phoenix | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 11.06.24 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Martinsville | By Jeffrey Boswell |
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
| 02.05.25 | A Newbie Goes to a Wrasslin’ Show | By Kevin Beane |
| 01.22.25 | What About Tennis Radio? | By Kevin Beane |
| 01.08.25 | Live-Writing the TGL | 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 |