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The New Orleans Saints narrowly missed the NFL Playoffs with a 9-8 record. They came into the last week needing a win and a San Francisco 49ers loss. The Saints did their part, but the Los Angeles Rams fell short and lost to the 49ers, ending the season for NOLA. It’s now time for the […]

The Miami Dolphins missed the NFL Playoffs once again, finishing 9-8 for third place in the AFC East. They started off the season 1-7, then went on a run, and narrowly missed the postseason. The Dolphins then shocked the world by firing coach Brian Flores who was having noticeable success with the team in the […]

The Denver Broncos are in search of their new head coach after firing Vic Fangio. Denver finished the season in fourth place in the AFC West at 7-10, missing the playoffs for the sixth time in a row. Fangio’s tenure with the team was especially disappointing, as they went 19-30 and never had a winning […]

The Minnesota Vikings closed out the season with a win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. They finished with an 8-9 record and they have a lot to work on in the offseason. They came out on top against the Bears, 31-17 with a fourth-quarter comeback. While the Vikings won the game, they are still […]

The Washington Football Team finished the season on a high note, defeating the New York Giants. This season may not have gone as planned, as many expected Washington to make it to the playoffs, but it’s a great way to finish the year. They finished 7-10 and have a lot to build on moving forward. […]

The San Francisco 49ers pulled off a comeback victory to defeat the Los Angeles Rams and make the postseason. San Francisco needed to win this game to make it to the playoffs, and their second-half intensity and effort were shown. Kyle Shanahan rallied his team, and they kept coming up with big play after big […]

The Indianapolis Colts had what seemed like an easy task, beat the 2-14 Jacksonville Jaguars, and make the playoffs. It did not go the way they had hoped, and the Colts are now eliminated from the postseason. The Jaguars not only finished off the season off with a win but kept the number one overall […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers came up clutch in overtime over the Baltimore Ravens to keep their postseason hopes alive. Pittsburgh will now likely make the playoffs as the only thing stopping them would be a tie between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers. This scenario has been discussed all week, and it will be […]

The Green Bay Packers’ Week 18 ended in a rather shocking note, losing to the Detroit Lions and dropping to 13-4 on the season. This game didn’t affect Green Bay since they had already clinched the one seed and homefield advantage in the NFC. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers starters only played in the first […]

With an Arizona Cardinals Week 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks, many will tune in for Arizona’s crucial matchup. Ahead of the Cardinals-Seahawks game, we’ll be making our Cardinals Week 18 predictions. Arizona still has a shot at winning the NFC West if they defeat Seattle and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles […]

With an Indianapolis Colts Week 18 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, many teams’ playoff hopes will rest on the outcome of this game. Ahead of the Colts-Jaguars game, we’ll be making our Colts Week 18 predictions. The regular season is coming to a close, and this game is integral for Indianapolis. If they win, they […]

The Los Angeles Chargers came away with an integral win in Week 17 over the Denver Broncos. They dominated from start to finish, which kept their playoff hopes alive. It was a 34-13 victory, which was a much-needed bounce-back win. They were coming off of a shocking loss to the Houston Texans. Los Angeles has […]

The NFC will run through Lambeau Field again as the Green Bay Packers clinched the top seed for the second consecutive season. It’s a significant feat for Aaron Rodgers and company as they now have a bye week and home-field advantage throughout the NFL Playoffs. Rodgers and the offense had another phenomenal performance on Sunday, […]

A three-team trade has gone down in the NBA, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks. While it’s not a trade with any superstars, it features two solid role players in Rajon Rondo and Denzel Valentine. The Lakers sent Rondo to the Cavs while they dealt Valentine to the Knicks. Valentine’s […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are scorching hot as they came away with a crucial win over the Washington Football Team. This is their fourth consecutive win, and they control their own destiny in making the playoffs. They have gone under the radar and could make some noise in the postseason. It was a 20-16 win with […]

One of the best games of the season went down on Sunday with the Cincinnati Bengals defeating the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams came into the game with big implications regarding the playoff picture. With the Bengals victory, they clinched the AFC North, while the Chiefs dropped to the no. 2 seed in the AFC. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers closed out 2021 with a loud bang, thanks to an emphatic win over the Portland Trail Blazers. They were dominant from the tip-off and never trailed in the game. Los Angeles was firing on all facets of the game, bringing defensive intensity and effort. Offensively, there was more motion and fluidity, […]

With a San Francisco 49ers game against the Houston Texans, many will tune in to the crucial game for the 49ers. Ahead of the 49ers-Texans, we’ll be making our 49ers Week 17 predictions. The playoff picture is tight, and the 49ers are holding onto a spot for now. While Houston is a rebuilding team, they […]

The Washington Football Team had an atrocious performance in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys. It was ugly from start to finish for Washington as they struggled to muster any measure of success. By the end of the first quarter they were trailing 21-0, and it didn’t get much better thereafter. Ron Rivera’s group ended […]

The sports world received tragic news today as legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden passed away at the age of 85. Madden was truly an icon as he inspired many people to get into football. The Hall of Fame mentor is known by many for his colorful personality, generous heart, and overall genius. He […]

It was a disastrous Week 16 for the Los Angeles Chargers after they absorbed a shocking loss to the Houston Texans. The Chargers have fallen out of the NFL Playoffs with the defeat and are now on the outside looking in. It was a 41-29 setback with multiple turnovers on offense and an atrocious defensive […]

The Green Bay Packers came away with a huge victory over the Cleveland Browns. It has put them even closer to clinching the top seed in the NFC, which would give them home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Packers pulled out the win in the end by a score of 24-22. Aaron Rodgers continues to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers meet the Houston Texans in Week 16, looking to bounce back from a pivotal 34-28 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs last Thursday. The loss dropped the Chargers to sixth in the AFC, at risk of falling out of the playoffs over the remainder of the regular season. But Los Angeles […]

With a New England Patriots Week 16 game against the Buffalo Bills, many will tune in to watch this highly anticipated matchup. Ahead of the Bills-Patriots game, we’ll be making our Patriots Week 16 predictions. Bill Belichick’s team has had a bounce-back season after missing the playoffs last year. They are now in a tight […]

The Cincinnati Bengals came away with a must-win over the Denver Broncos in Week 15. The victory propelled them to first place in the AFC North, which is bound to be a close race the rest of the way. Every team in the division is within one game of the top spot, which sets up […]

The NFL regular season is coming to a close, and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has emerged as the leading MVP candidate. Rodgers is on track to win back-to-back trophies. He and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady have been battling for the award all season long, but now it’s in the Packers star’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with a big victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. This win kept them right in the thick of the playoff picture in the AFC. It is a tight race, and every game will be vital moving forward as teams are separated by a razor-thin margin. While the Steelers haven’t […]

Despite a fourth-quarter comeback effort, the New England Patriots suffered a Week 15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts dominated through the first three quarters, leading 20-0. New England rallied to score 17 points but fell short due to turnovers. Jonathan Taylor clinched the game with a 67-yard touchdown run, showing why he is […]

With a Seattle Seahawks game against the Los Angeles Rams, many will be tuning into the divisional matchup. Ahead of the Seahawks-Rams game, we’ll be making our Seahawks Week 15 predictions. Seattle has had a rocky season and sit at 5-8 on the year. Russell Wilson missed multiple games, which has contributed to their slow […]

The Boston Celtics have underperformed this season as they are 14-14 and 10th place in the Eastern Conference. The tandem of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown has not been enough to get the Celtics over the hump. Boston is one of the most historic franchises in the NBA, and their fans not only expect to […]

The Sacramento Kings are in an interesting spot as they continue to build for the future. They have some talented young players on the roster but are still not a playoff team. Fans have longed for the Kings to return to the postseason as they have not made it since 2006. With the Indiana Pacers […]

The Green Bay Packers came away with an integral victory over the Chicago Bears last Sunday. Every game is important moving forward as the Packers are in a tight race for the top spot in the NFC. They had a tough first half defensively as they gave up 27 points to the Bears. Defensive coordinator […]

The Kansas City Chiefs kept rolling with their emphatic victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. They were in control from the get-go on both offense and defense. Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City are finding their groove and becoming a formidable contender once again. While the Chiefs aren’t the favorites as they have been in previous […]

With the NBA Trade Deadline coming up soon, there will be a frenzy of moves around the league. Contending teams will be looking to add players separate from other contenders, while rebuilding teams will be looking to acquire draft picks. The Atlanta Hawks have started the season in 9th place in the East, coming off […]

The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, which will bring forth a few months of chaos. Trades can go from franchise-altering moves to adding a role player to get a team over the hump in the NBA Playoffs. For the Sacramento Kings, they will be looking to add building blocks for the future. It’s no […]

Breaking news came out this morning that the Indiana Pacers are heading into a rebuild. This has led them to begin listening to trade offers for Caris LeVert, Domantas Sabonis, or Myles Tuner. Sabonis is a solidified All-Star that could elevate any team and be an integral part of the future. It won’t be easy […]

Despite a slow start to the season, the Kansas City Chiefs are right back atop the AFC West. They are riding a five-game winning streak following their win over the Denver Broncos. While the Chiefs aren’t the favorite they once were in the AFC, they’re making noise. The scariest teams in the NFL Playoffs are […]

The Indianapolis Colts came away with a key victory over the Houston Texans in Week 13. It was a must-win game for Indianapolis as they are in a tight playoff race in the AFC. Indianapolis improved to 7-6 on the season with their 31-0 win over the Texans. While they haven’t been talked about a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have started off the 2021-22 campaign slow following their action-packed offseason. Their biggest move was acquiring star guard Russell Westbrook, sending Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and a first-round pick to the Washington Wizards in the trade. This move created a Big 3 with Westbrook alongside LeBron James and Anthony […]