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The 2021 NBA Finals have been spectacular thus far. The series is tied 2-2 after the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a Game 4 win over the Phoenix Suns. It’s been back and forth so far, and it looks like this series could go the distance. A Giannis Antetokounmpo block — reminding some of the 2016 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are undoubtedly one of the best teams in the NFL. With Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill running routes for Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ pass offense is almost unstoppable. The coaching staff is hopeful for Clyde Edwards-Helaire to elevate his game as well, giving Kansas City a consistent run game to rely […]

At 35 years old Chris Paul has made his first NBA Finals appearance in his career. He’s making the most of it, as he has played well so far for the Phoenix Suns. Without his veteran leadership, the Suns likely wouldn’t have made it this far in the playoffs this year. Even so, the Milwaukee […]

The Baltimore Ravens are a stacked team as we head into training camp. Their playoff run was cut short last season after losing to the Buffalo Bills. The front office has revamped the wide receiver group in the hopes of improving the passing game next season. With one of the most dangerous rush games in […]

The defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for training camp. The roster is incredibly stacked, as the front office was able to retain all 22 starters. This team is primed for another Super Bowl run as potentially the best team in the NFL once again. To make another Super Bowl appearance, Buccaneers […]

The Cleveland Browns have set themselves up for success heading into the 2021 season. The front office has been busy, stacking the roster with great talent on both sides of the ball. They play in a tough AFC North division, but Cleveland is shaping up to be the best team in the North. This team […]

With training camp quickly approaching, the Minnesota Vikings prepare for a big year in 2021. They missed the playoffs last season, as the team was hit by the injury bug. However, with Aaron Rodgers feuding with the Green Bay Packers, the NFC North might be wide open for the taking. The Vikings should feel confident, […]

Training camp is right around the corner, and the Chicago Bears should have plenty of position battles. The front office brought in a ton of new faces and rookies (like Justin Fields) this offseason, so it’ll be interesting to see who makes the Bears’ final roster. They hope to have an improved year in 2021, […]

Kemba Walker of the Thunder knows the Golden State Warriors find themselves in an interesting situation this offseason. It looks like Klay Thompson will finally come back next year, giving the Warriors a reliable big three once again. It’s unclear what the front office plans to do with Kelly Oubre Jr., as he’s set to […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell short of their championship dream after putting together a ridiculously stacked roster. Injuries caught up to them, as Kevin Durant essentially was by himself in their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. After setting themselves up with three superstar athletes, the front office has to make some aggressive moves in the offseason. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hope to return to the playoffs in 2021 and wind up with a different result. The Steelers looked unstoppable through the first three quarters of the 2020 regular season, but they got caught with the injury bug and the roster didn’t have the depth to remain competitive. This offseason, the front office […]

Training camp is right around the corner and there are still question marks hovering around the Green Bay Packers. Aaron Rodgers is still holding out, but with no recent news, it’s slightly tilting towards Rodgers returning for at least one more year. If that’s the case, the Packers are a Super Bowl contender, without him, […]

In a crazy turn of events, popular rap star Drake is dating Amari Bailey’s mother, Johanna Leia. Amari Bailey, a superstar caliber prospect in high school, has recently gained more fame due to his mother’s decisions. There have been multiple pictures and videos of Drake hanging out with the young athlete, but it seems Drake’s […]

UFC 264 is set to begin on Saturday night. There is a huge Women’s Bantamweight matchup between Irene Aldana and Yana Kunitskaya with everything on the line. The winner could become the next challenger for the belt. It’s time to continue our UFC odds series with an Irene Aldana-Yana Kunitskaya prediction and pick. Aldana is […]

With training camp right around the corner, NFL teams around the league are finalizing their rosters. This includes the New England Patriots. For that reason, the rumor mill is buzzing with potential trades that could happen between now and the start of the season. Some of it has quieted down, but we’re likely to see […]

UFC 264 is set for Saturday, July 10th. Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor go head-to-head for the third time to close out their rivalry. Everything is on the line in the main event of the evening. It’s time to continue our UFC 264 odds series with a Dustin Poirier-Conor McGregor prediction and pick. Poirier has […]

UFC 264 should be an exciting card, as the co-main event of the evening is for a highly anticipated Welterweight bout. Gilbert Burns takes on Stephen Thompson to prove who the top contender is in the division. We’ll see how it goes, as the winner could be given a title shot against Kamaru Usman. It’s […]

UFC 264 has a solid Heavyweight matchup on the card between Tai Tuivasa and Greg Hardy. Each fighter hopes to climb the rankings, as a victory on Saturday night will do so. Tuivasa and Hardy both have the punching power to end this fight early. It’s time to continue our UFC odds series with a […]

Josh Allen burst onto the scene in 2020 as he ended up being an MVP candidate. Leading up to last season, nothing Allen did was all that remarkable. In fact, he was very average, had a strong showing in 2019, then went bonkers during the 2020 season. He proved that patience pays off if the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the new season hopeful they can make a deeper run in the postseason. They have their work cut out for them though, as the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens are stacked and have the same goal. For the Steelers to have an improved season, they’ll need the best roster available. […]

Training camp is quickly approaching, which means each franchise will be making roster cuts soon. Teams are allowed a maximum 90 players on the roster at the beginning of training camp, which eventually dwindles down to 53. The Green Bay Packers have a solid roster throughout, however, some are competing for a spot on the […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken an early 1-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Chris Paul dominated in his first-ever NBA Finals appearance, finishing with 32 points and 9 assists. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked as healthy as ever, racking up 20 points and 17 rebounds. The scoring was plentiful in Game 1, and it should […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently in the NBA Finals where they may earn a championship. The organization is on the right path towards future success, as most of the roster is young. Devin Booker looks to become the face of the NBA, while Deandre Ayton could turn into one of the best centers in the […]

With the NBA offseason quickly approaching, teams around the league are generating plans to improve their rosters. Superstars are a dime in a dozen, and Damian Lillard could be available soon. There has been no word from the Portland Trail Blazers saying Lillard is available, but the rumor mill is buzzing regardless. One team that […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard has not asked for a trade, and the franchise has not said he is available either. However, after losing in the first round of the NBA Playoffs yet again, there could be some major changes coming to Portland when it comes to the roster after a coaching […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers already out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, dream Damian Lillard trade scenarios are already rushing through the minds of some fans. There is some speculation that the Trail Blazers could be trading Lillard after he posted a cryptic message on Instagram following the Game 6 loss […]

The trade rumors continue to swirl as the Portland Trail Blazers keep popping up in discussions. Of all of the teams in the NBA, they seem to be the ones who will most likely make a blockbuster deal. Whether it’s CJ McCollum or Damian Lillard, no one sure, however, all of the interest is on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974. The entire roster stepped up in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence over the last few games, showing the world their roster is deep with talent. They’re taking on a tough Phoenix Suns team that has looked like the best squad in the 2021 […]

The 2021 NBA Finals will be between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Game 1 takes place on Tuesday, July 6 out in the desert. This is Chris Paul’s first Finals appearance of his career, making this a special moment for the 16-year veteran. For the Bucks, this is the first Finals appearance for the […]

After an impressive run in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks were eliminated on Saturday night. The Milwaukee Bucks are now in the NBA Finals to face off against the Phoenix Suns, leaving the Hawks in Atlanta to begin their offseason. The Hawks have a special roster and may not shake things up too […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for the 2021 NFL season with training camp quickly approaching. Philly has a chance to make the postseason this year thanks to a weak NFC East division. Even so, they’ll need the entire roster to play well to beat out their division rivals. There is some excitement buzzing around […]

The Kansas City Chiefs fell short of winning back-to-back Super Bowls, but they have a solid chance to go back in 2021. There is no doubt the Chiefs are loaded with superstar talent. Patrick Mahomes is on another level, Travis Kelce is the best tight end in the league, and Tyreek Hill can take it […]

Rumors surrounding Damian Lillard’s availability are heating up as more teams around the league have expressed interest. The Portland Trail Blazers are quiet for now, but it’s no secret the organization is looking to conduct a blockbuster trade. It’s more likely they trade CJ McCollum, but if the right offer is made for Lillard, the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head south to face off against the Atlanta Hawks in a pivotal Game 6 matchup. A victory for the Bucks means they advance to the NBA Finals. For Atlanta, they must win to stay alive. It’s to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Hawks prediction and pick. The Bucks played great […]

The Los Angeles Rams are set to potentially be one of the best teams in the league in 2021. The trade for Matthew Stafford gives this team a prolific quarterback that gives them an edge in the NFC West. Couple that with their impressive receiving group and stellar defense, we could be looking at a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks hold a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks. It’s do-or-die time for the Hawks, as they’ll need to string together two wins in a row to advance to the NBA Finals. They had an opportunity in Game 5 with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the sideline, but they couldn’t outplay the Bucks in […]

The Phoenix Suns are waiting patiently for their NBA Finals opponent as the Eastern Conference Finals draw closer to a conclusion. For now, the Milwaukee Bucks lead the series 3-2 over the Atlanta Hawks, with Game 6 taking place back in Atlanta on Saturday. This series has been close throughout, and the next matchup should […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been busy this offseason as they hope to compete in a tough AFC West. The front office created multiple changes to the offensive line, brought in Kenyan Drake to help Josh Jacobs, and brought in some new faces on the defensive side of the ball. Although they’ve made some questionable […]

The Cleveland Browns are shaping up to be one of the best teams in the league this year. After an impressive run in the 2020 NFL Playoffs, the front office made some aggressive moves to improve the roster. This team has a plethora of weapons, and the defense has the potential to be the best […]