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Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is putting on a show in the first half of Week 1. Jefferson is regarded by many as the best wide receiver in the NFL, and for good reason. In the first half, Jefferson put up seven receptions for 138 yards after failing to reach an agreement on […]

The Indianapolis Colts invested in the future of their quarterback position by selecting Anthony Richardson with the fourth overall pick. The rookie is already paying dividends as Richardson quickly rushed for a touchdown in the Colts’ Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Richardson was fired up after scoring his first NFL touchdown: That's exactly […]

Dennis Schroder had an incredible performance in the FIBA World Cup, leading Germany to win the whole thing. Schroder’s play earned him the MVP award. He averaged 19.1 points along with 6.1 assists per game. After winning the award, Schroder’s teammates mobbed him during his press conference. His teammates came in yelling, celebrating his award […]

The San Francisco 49ers open the 2023 season with a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. San Francisco made it to the NFC Championship Game last season, but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 49ers will be looking to make another deep playoff run this season, with an elite roster in tow. San Francisco has one […]

The Green Bay Packers are on the road in Week 1 as they take on their rival, the Chicago Bears. Green Bay and Chicago have one of the greatest rivalries in sports history, dating back to 1921. This year debuts a renewed rivalry between the two franchises as they embrace their new futures. For the […]

Many eyes will be on the Cincinnati Bengals as they opened their 2023 campaign in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. Ahead of the Bengals-Browns game, we’ll be making our Bengals Week 1 predictions. Cincinnati has proven to be a powerhouse in the AFC over the past couple of seasons. While the AFC is a […]

The New Orleans Saints open their 2023 season with a matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Ahead of the Saints-Titans game, we’ll be making our Saints Week 1 predictions. New Orleans embraces a new era as Derek Carr takes over at quarterback. The Saints signed Carr to a four-year $150 million deal in the offseason. New […]

The NFL season starts on Thursday, and fantasy football managers are setting their first lineup of the season. The wide receiver position is pivotal in fantasy, especially in PPR leagues. With that said, let’s move on to our top wide receiver picks for the week. Top Wide Receivers Week 1 In Week 1, the top […]

The NFL season begins on Thursday, which means fantasy football is also starting. Figuring out who to start is essential for fantasy managers as it can determine whether you win or lose. The running back position is very important in fantasy. Week 1 is a chance for fantasy managers to get off to a good […]

With a Kansas City Chiefs Week 1 game scheduled against the Detroit Lions, a lot of eyes will be on the Arrowheads as the NFL season begins. Ahead of the Chiefs-Lions game, we’ll be making our Chiefs Week 1 predictions. Kansas City heads into this season looking to defend their Super Bowl title. Patrick Mahomes […]

Travis Hunter had a phenomenal display for Colorado football against TCU. It was a highly anticipated game between the runner-up for the National Championship last season and a rebuilding team with new head coach Deion Sanders. Hunter is one of the players that came over with Sanders from Jackson State. He is an extremely talented […]

The NFL season is nearly here and fantasy football drafts have begun, so fantasy managers need to know where to value players. JuJu Smith-Schuster will start with a new team this season, as he signed with the New England Patriots in the offseason. Smith-Schuster comes in as the number-one receiver for the Mac Jones-led Patriots […]

The NFL season is a few weeks away, and fantasy football drafts have begun. Evaluating the value of players is important for fantasy managers to do before their draft. Every year, drafting a breakout player can give an edge to a fantasy football team and propel them to win the league. Wide receiver is one […]

The San Francisco 49ers named Sam Darnold the backup quarterback behind Brock Purdy, leaving Trey Lance as the third string quarterback. With that said, it now begs the question where the Niners should send Lance should they decide to move him. The 49ers quarterback situation has been interesting to follow over the past few years. […]

Football season is around the corner, and fantasy football mock drafts have begun. It’s time for fantasy managers to prepare for their drafts and evaluate where players should be selected. Chris Olave is coming off a great rookie campaign and is one of the top fantasy wide receivers this season. The New Orleans Saints have […]

Fantasy managers are preparing for their upcoming fantasy football leagues as the NFL season approaches. It’s important for fantasy managers to prepare for their draft by evaluating what players’ situations are like and where they should go in the draft. Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is an interesting player to value. The Packers […]

The NFL season is a couple of months away, and fantasy football drafts have begun. Fantasy Football is played by millions every year as fans try to build the perfect team to win the championship. One quarterback who will be picked early in the draft as fans look to win their leagues is Cincinnati Bengals […]

The NFL season is fast approaching as training camp has begun around the league. That means fantasy football leagues are preparing for their drafts. Aaron Rodgers will be an intriguing fantasy player this season. Rodgers is heading into his first season with the New York Jets. A new situation can change how a player performs. […]

The Washington Commanders enter 2023 training camp in an interesting spot. The sale of the team has not been completed yet, but there’s hope it will be done before the season. Washington is coming off a season where they went 8-8-1. It was a solid campaign that was led by their elite defensive unit. This […]

The Denver Nuggets won their first championship in franchise history this past season, led by Nikola Jokic. Denver built the team on depth around Jokic co-star Jamal Murray, who have formed one of the best duos in the NBA and have a stellar supporting cast. However, like every team, the Nuggets have needs ahead of […]

NBA free agency is approaching, and rumors are flying around the association. The Dallas Mavericks are at the forefront of those rumors and reports, as they have one of the biggest names on the market: Kyrie Irving. Dallas traded for Irving at the trade deadline, and he now enters unrestricted free agency. Retaining Irving needs […]

The Detroit Pistons have a promising young core ahead of free agency, one bolstered by the addition of Ausar Thompson with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Pistons now have a projected starting lineup of Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Thompson, Bojan Bogdanovic and Jalen Duren. This is a ton of […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ new era begins after taking Victor Wembanyama with the 1st overall pick in the draft. Wembanyama has the tools and talent to be a generational player. The 19-year-old from France stands at 7-foot-5 and is exceptionally skilled. This season in France, Wembanyama averaged 21.6 points per game, 10.4 rebounds, and three […]

The Indiana Pacers are building a core and becoming a competitive team in the Eastern Conference. Indiana changed their roster at the 2021-22 deadline when they traded away All-Star Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings for young and promising guard Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton has become the centerpiece for the Pacers and made his first All-Star […]

The Orlando Magic had a great draft and added to their young core. Orlando held the 6th and 11th overall picks in the draft and selected Anthony Black and Jett Howard. They have a plethora of young talent, and their core could be competitive this season. Black and Howard will join a young core with […]

Michael Jordan has sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, ending his 13 years of ownership with the team. It’s worth noting, however, that Charlotte has missed the playoffs for seven straight seasons and did not make it past the first round of the playoffs during Jordan’s tenure as owner. The Hornets have a […]

The Toronto Raptors have an offseason ahead that will determine the direction of the franchise. The Raptors went 41-41 this season and were the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference. Toronto has a solid team but is not good enough to be a contender. This leaves many tough decisions to make this offseason. Fred VanVleet […]

Seth Curry enters free agency as one of the best three-point shooters on the market. Three-point shooters are extremely valuable in the NBA today, and Curry will have interest from multiple teams. The 32-year-old guard averaged 9.2 points across 61 games for the Brooklyn Nets this season. He shot 46.3 percent from the field and […]

Damian Lillard, surprise, is once again in trade rumors this offseason. The superstar point guard has been loyal to the Portland Trail Blazers for his entire career, but it may be time for him to finally move on. Portland could make a push to compete around Lillard next season with trades involving incumbent young players […]

The Washington Wizards find themselves at a pivotal decision-making point for the future of their franchise. Washington has made changes to their front office and could be headed in a new direction. The Wizards have tried to stay competitive for years but have not had the pieces to be a contender. Bradley Beal has been […]

Harrison Barnes is an intriguing player who will hit the free agency market this summer. The veteran forward has spent the past four and a half seasons with the Sacramento Kings. Barnes averaged 15.0 points per game in the 2022-23 season, along with 4.5 rebounds. He shot 47.3 percent from the field and 37.4 percent […]

Nikola Vucevic hits the free agent market this offseason and could be an excellent addition to teams in need of help up front. The two-time All-Star is known for his offensive skill set. Vucevic is a 32-year-old veteran who excels scoring from all three levels of the floor at center. While Vucevic isn’t performing at […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have two directions they could take this offseason. The Blazers could move off of All-Star point guard Damian Lillard or try to build around him once again. The Blazers seem like they will try and build around Lillard again this offseason and make moves to try and contend in the Western […]

The Atlanta Hawks have shifted their focus to the offseason after losing to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Hawks took the Celtics to six games, but did not have enough to win the series. Trae Young was brought up in trade rumors during the series. However, Young played […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in a tough spot this offseason after missing the playoffs. The Pelicans are led by Zion Williamson, who was injured for the majority of the season. This has been common in Williamson’s career, as he has struggled to stay healthy. When Williamson was healthy, the Pelicans were one of the […]

Jett Howard is an exciting prospect as the NBA Draft approaches. Howard is a wing who could be intriguing for a lot of teams. The 20-year-old is declaring for the draft right after his freshman season at Michigan. Howard averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and two assists per game, per ESPN. He shot 41.4 percent […]

The New York Knicks were eliminated by the Miami Heat for an unceremonious end to their season. While the Knicks lost in the 2nd round, this season was a step in the right direction. New York signed Jalen Brunson last offseason, and he proved to be an elite guard. In the regular season, Brunson averaged […]

The Denver Nuggets eliminated the Phoenix Suns in six games, even giving them quite the beating in Game 6. Phoenix came into the playoffs with lofty expectations after acquiring superstar Kevin Durant at the trade deadline. In that deal, Phoenix sent away Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson, two young forwards that played pivotal roles for […]

The NFL schedule has been released, and there are plenty of games to look forward to. The offseason has brought improvement to many teams and is bound to be a competitive season. Teams like the New York Jets are primed to improve drastically with the addition of Aaron Rodgers. There were plenty of other moves […]