January 15, 2025
A Season Unlike Any Other
The SEC steamrolled through the first half of the college hoops season. Will it last? SC’s Jonathan Lowe briefly puts in context where the conference came from and what lies ahead in this unprecedented run. Complete Story
| 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 |
| 03.27.24 | Abolish the NIT, Expand the NCAA | By Anthony Brancato |
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 |
January 20, 2025
The Continuing Ballad of Billy the Kid
SC’s Jeff Kallman says the final verse will be relief pitcher dominator Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame election at last. Complete Story
| 01.13.25 | No, These Guys Aren’t Everything Fans Should Be | By Jeff Kallman |
| 01.06.25 | Will Andruw Jones Get the Cooperstown Call? | By Jeff Kallman |
| 12.31.24 | 2024: Taking the Fifth, and Other Lamentations | 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 |
January 23, 2025
NFL Weekly Predictions: Conf. Championship
Jayden Daniels and the Commanders look to keep their Cinderella story alive, while the Eagles put the “ball” in Saquon Barkley’s hands. In the AFC, Josh Allen and the Bills face the Chiefs and their huge, and almost unfair, home-field advantage. Complete Story
| 01.21.25 | Cold, Snow Doom Texans, Rams | By Anthony Brancato |
| 01.16.25 | NFL Weekly Predictions: Divisional | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 01.14.25 | If Sam Darnold is the Answer… | 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 |
January 22, 2025
What About Tennis Radio?
The very act of listening to tennis on the radio (something only possible during the Slams) has SC’s Kevin Beane wondering about year-long tennis radio, which exists for all other major sports. Can it be done? Complete Story
| 01.08.25 | Live-Writing the TGL | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.25.24 | College Football Odds and Ends | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.12.24 | The College Football Playoff Committee Dun Good | 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 |