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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 […]

Training camp is right around the corner and it should be exciting to see how the Washington Football Team handles it. This franchise made the playoffs last year as the seventh seed, winning their division with a 7-9 record. Washington has a rather stacked roster outside of the quarterback position, so they have a chance […]

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 […]