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 |
November 1, 2024
Deciphering Tricks From Treats
We’re past Halloween, and college football is picking through the loot this adventurous season has brought in. SC’s Jonathan Lowe picks through which trends are set to store and which ones are tossed as garbage. Complete Story
| 09.27.24 | Money Needs to Talk, or the Players May Walk | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 09.09.24 | Are We Headed For a Topsy-Turvy CFB Season? | By Ross Lancaster |
| 09.05.24 | College Football Odds and Ends | By Kevin Beane |
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 |
November 18, 2024
Last Week in Baseball
SC’s Jeff Kallman casts a mostly bemused eye upon a few doings around baseball, and a sober look at one passage. Complete Story
| 11.11.24 | A Rainy Day Memorial For Rose | By Jeff Kallman |
| 11.04.24 | WS: Mystique and Aura, Kidnapped By the Dodgers | By Jeff Kallman |
| 10.28.24 | WS: “Those Are the Scenarios You Dream About” | 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 |
November 21, 2024
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 12
The Lions enact the “Laughter Rule” against another AFC South opponent, while the Giants’ No. 3 quarterback Daniel Jones is indeed worse than “No. 2.” The Seahawks host the Cardinals in a crucial NFC West showdown, and the Harbaugh brothers meet when the Chargers host the Ravens. Complete Story
| 11.19.24 | Lions Just Want to Have Fun | By Anthony Brancato |
| 11.14.24 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 11 | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 11.12.24 | Jalen the Jinx-Breaker | By Anthony Brancato |
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 |
November 14, 2024
Slant Pattern Week 12 College Football Betting Preview
In this week’s Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane circles three games that seems juicy for action against the spread, and as is often the case, he’s on underdogs. Complete Story
| 10.31.24 | Austin Capobianco Did Nothing (Much) Wrong | By Kevin Beane |
| 10.21.24 | The World’s Earliest Week 1 College Basketball Preview | By Kevin Beane |
| 10.04.24 | Checking the Pulse of U.S. Men’s Tennis | 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 |