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It’s here, it’s officially draft day and many are wondering what time is the NBA Draft 2021? It’s an exciting time for many, as young prospects take the spotlight to begin their NBA careers. Draft night is typically a great event that builds excitement around the league. What Time Is The NBA Draft 2021: 8 […]

The New Orleans Saints just can’t seem to catch a break this offseason. After losing Michael Thomas for the first portion of the season, it appears that wide receiver Deonte Harris could miss some time as well. According to Nick Underhill, Harris was arrested earlier this month for drunk driving. Saints WR Deonte Harris was […]

Only a few weeks ago The NBA Lottery took place, finalizing the 2021 NBA Draft order. In turn, in this post, we’ll be doing a 2021 NBA Mock Draft: A Final Mock Edition. The Detroit Pistons won the first overall pick for the upcoming draft, which is huge for a franchise that has bought into […]

The Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley has been a hot mess in regards to the COVID-19 vaccination. He has made himself the face of the anit-vaxxers and doesn’t seem to be backing down anytime soon. After the NFL placed strict policies amongst the league in regards to COVID outbreaks, Beasley has double-downed on his […]

The Anaheim Ducks veteran center Ryan Getzlaf is hitting the free-agent market for the first time in his career. After spending 16 years in the league, it appears as though Getzlaf is excited about being a free agent this offseason, per Andy Strickland. During an interview on the Cam and Strick Podcast, Ryan Getzlaf talks […]

The Philadelphia Eagles apparently have changed their mind about Zach Ertz after failing to find a trade partner this offseason. According to Pro Football Talk, Howie Roseman “doesn’t expect Ertz to be anywhere else this summer.” Ertz has been involved in trade rumors since the end of the 2020 season, but it seems he’s likely […]

The Miami Dolphins already have some injury issues before the start of training camp after placing wide receiver DeVante Parker on the Physically Unable to Perform list, per Pro Football Talk. Two of the Dolphins’ top receivers are unable to begin training camp, with Parker and Preston Williams both on the PUP list. Miami’s wide […]

The Baltimore Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson has hit a setback to kick off training camp. After missing some time due to COVID-19 last year, it seems Jackson is dealing with medical issues from the virus, per Ian Rapoport. Lamar Jackson’s absence is medical, rather than contract related. He missed time last year with COVID, […]

With the NFL’s new rule policy regarding potential forfeits for teams with COVID-19 outbreaks, teams’ around the league are racing to get their rosters vaccinated. According to Pro Football Talk, Jon Gruden reveals the Las Vegas Raiders vaccination status as one of the highest in the league right now. Gruden claims that every staff member […]

UFC Vegas 32 is set and should be a great night of fights. The prelims kick off at 4 pm Eastern on ESPN with the Main Card taking place on ESPN+ at 7 pm. The main event should be a great Bantamweight matchup between Cory Sandhagen and TJ Dillashaw. It’s time to continue our UFC […]

Alvin Kamara has a big year ahead of him. He is easily one of the best running backs in the NFL. Not only is he effective between the tackles, but Sean Payton schemes passing plays his way as well. For this reason, Kamara is one of the most prolific fantasy football options in the running […]

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are set up for yet another big year. This franchise works wonders for fantasy football, as Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill produce elite fantasy football numbers. Mahomes is one of the best players in the league and it translates to the fantasy world as well. With a […]

The ageless wonder that is Tom Brady will be competing in his 22nd season in the NFL. At 43 years old, Brady seems to be on pace to play through the age of 45, as that is his current goal. Last year, Brady proved that he doesn’t need Bill Belichick to win Super Bowls. He […]

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for the 2021 NFL Season and should show big improvements. Injuries hindered this franchise throughout the season last year, so as long as the team can be healthy, the 49ers should be one of the better teams in the league. They have many weapons, a stout defense, and […]

The Arizona Cardinals hope for a much improved season in 2021 after falling short of the playoffs last year. They have a relatively talented roster, but the Cardinals play in a tough NFC West division. All four teams look like playoff candidates, so Arizona will have to be at their best to make it to […]

The New Orleans Saints are in a bit of turmoil right now after Michael Thomas is due to miss the first portion of the 2021 regular season, per Ian Rapoport. Thomas decided to receive surgery for his ankle he hurt last September, however, he waited until June 2021 to do so. This means the Saints […]

The New York Jets finally seem to be trending up after years of being at the bottom of the league. Robert Saleh comes in as the new head coach and the Jets organization is hopeful he can turn things around. The front office has made some wise investments and New York will begin their path […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have given themselves a solid foundation to build upon. The franchise is under a new regime with head coach Urban Meyer leading the way, and the fan base is ecstatic with the addition of Trevor Lawrence under center. This team likely won’t make the postseason this year, but they have the potential […]

The New York Jets are slowly and steadily prepping their team for the 2021 NFL Season. They’re currently rebuilding the roster and the Jets seem to have built a nice foundation. Expectations should not be high for the Jets this year, as the roster is young and still has plenty of holes throughout. Even so, […]

The Buffalo Bills enter the 2021 NFL Season with a ton of confidence from their long playoff run. They look like one of the best teams in the league right now, and many have them pegged as the team to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC. Buffalo is stacked throughout and they’re primed […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have set themselves up with a decent foundation for their rebuild. They’re hopeful Joe Burrow comes back healthy after being sidelined with a season-ending injury last year. The front office drafted his college teammate JaMarr Chase with their first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, giving Burrow a great receiving core to […]

It’s been an interesting offseason for the Houston Texans, to say the least. The franchise is in a state of turmoil and it’s unknown when the front office will be able to turn everything around. It’s still unclear whether Deshaun Watson plays this year, but it seems more likely by the day he’ll eventually be […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been busy this offseason. The Chargers have made plenty of moves to improve the team, especially on the offensive line to protect stud quarterback Justin Herbert. With a plethora of weapons, better pass protection, and a big-armed quarterback, L.A.’s offense could be in line for a huge year. The defense […]

The Denver Broncos have a rather sturdy roster outside of the quarterback position. The defense is one of the best in the league, the offensive line is improved, as they have the skill position players to compete with the best. There is an important position battle going on for the starting quarterback job, but other […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are clearly rebuilding their roster, but the franchise has brought in some exciting pieces. Head coach Urban Meyer has a fantastic track record in the NCAA and looks to bring his tenacity to the professional level. The Jaguars were able to draft Trevor Lawrence in the 2021 NFL Draft, which gives Jacksonville […]

The Detroit Lions head into the 2021 NFL Season with a young core. This franchise is clearly rebuilding after opting to trade Matthew Stafford away for Jared Goff and a haul of future draft picks. Detroit has virtually no chance of making the playoffs this year, but this team has given itself a nice foundation […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had a roller coaster of an offseason. After hiring Arthur Smith as the head coach, the team traded Julio Jones away to the Tennessee Titans. Atlanta is clearly under a new regime now and they hope it’s for the better. This is a franchise that was just in a Super Bowl […]

The Carolina Panthers have been busy acquiring young talent for the last couple of years. They should steadily get back into the playoff race but we’ll see how quickly this roster can learn and adapt in the NFL, as the 2021 training camp nears. The defense looks solid and could be in for a much […]

UFC Vegas 31 is a surprisingly stacked considering it’s a free card for fight fans. Jeremy Stephens is set to take on Mateusz Gamrot in an important lightweight bout. With that said, it’s time to continue our UFC odds series with a Stephens-Gamrot prediction and pick. Stephens is a true veteran of the sport as […]

The co-main event of UFC Vegas 31 is a highly anticipated bout in the Women’s Bantamweight division. Marion Reneau takes on Miesha Tate, which could steal the fight of the night award. It’s time to continue our UFC odds series with a Reneau-Tate prediction and pick. Reneau plans to retire after this bout, so she’ll […]

UFC Vegas 31 is set to be a solid non-PPV fight card. The main event is a highly anticipated Lightweight matchup between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moisés. The winner is sure to climb the ranks in the UFC. It’s time to continue our UFC odds series with a Makhachev-Moisés prediction and pick. Makhachev seems to […]

The Los Angeles Rams have made some solid moves to improve the roster for the 2021 NFL season. After trading Jared Goff away for Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles has put themselves in the mix to win the NFC West this season. With a ton of weapons on the offense and one of the best defenses […]

The Tennessee Titans enter 2021 training camp with one of the best rosters in the league. They’re the favorite to win the AFC South and hope to make a deep run in the playoffs after underperforming in the postseason. With Julio Jones on the offense and a revamped defense, the Titans look to be an […]

The Miami Dolphins played well last year and nearly made the playoffs. They hope to have an improved season in 2021, though, the Buffalo Bills are favored to win the AFC East ahead of 2021 training camp. Even so, the Dolphins have a shot at making the postseason but will need the entire roster to […]

The Denver Broncos will be entering training camp with a rather solid roster. The front office improved the offensive line, the Broncos receiving and tight end core are solid, and the defense is near an elite level. The only uncertainty in Denver is the quarterback position, as there is a position battle between Drew Lock […]

The Miami Dolphins front office has been solid throughout the last few years. They’ve been able to acquire top-tier talent while building draft capital simultaneously. This franchise came one game shy of making the postseason last year and hope to break that barrier in 2021. However, Xavien Howard is rumored to be available via trade, […]

The Tennessee Titans enter training camp with one of the most stacked rosters in the NFL. After going 11-5 last year, the front office found a way to improve the offense even more so by adding Julio Jones. What’s more impressive, is the Titans aggressively changed their defensive roster, bringing in Bud Dupree, Janoris Jenkins, […]

Team USA has had a rocky start to their Olympic journey. First, they lost two exhibition games to teams that had no business beating them. Second, Bradley Beal had to leave the team because of a COVID-19 issue, with Jerami Grant also entering health and safety protocols. Now, Kevin Love won’t be going to Tokyo […]

The 2021 NBA Finals have been one for the ages, as the series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns is tied up at 2-2. On Saturday night, we’ll see who can gain the advantage in a pivotal Game 5 matchup. Based on how the first four games have gone, the next one should come […]