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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 […]

The NFC North should be an interesting division this season. The Green Bay Packers are up in the air with Aaron Rodgers and the Detroit Lions are rebuilding. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings are shaping up to be a potential playoff team, and the Chicago Bears have the pieces to make some noise this year. We’ll […]

The AFC North is one of, if not, the most toughest divisions in the NFL. Three teams in this division made it to the postseason last year. The Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens have made a ton of improvements this offseason, while the Pittsburgh Steelers might experience a setback. On the other hand, the Cincinnati […]

Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals is on Thursday night. The Atlanta Hawks head north once again to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks in a pivotal matchup. Both organizations are dealing with injuries, with Giannis Antetokounmpo out due to a knee injury and Trae Young in danger of missing another game with his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a scary fall in Game 4, hyperextending his knee while contesting Clint Capela. Luckily for him, and the Milwaukee Bucks for that matter, no serious damage was done to his leg. Even so, Antetokounmpo is listed as doubtful, and we likely won’t see him participate in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks. […]

The Atlanta Hawks head back up north to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in a heated Game 5 matchup. The series has been incredibly close, and Game 5 will give one of these teams a huge edge for Game 6. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks – Bucks prediction and […]

The 2021 NFL season is quickly approaching as each franchise begins training camp. Each team has their superstars that should perform. However, it’s the guys that are a bit unknown on the rosters that could make the largest impact. There are busts, and there are sleepers, and the best teams in the leagues have more […]

The Green Bay Packers have been the center of attention this offseason, and not for the right reasons. It’s still up in the air whether Aaron Rodgers plays this year, or if he gets traded to another franchise. Even so, the Packers have a decent roster that should keep them competitive, with or without their […]

The New England Patriots have been busy this offseason as they’re trying to get back to the postseason next year. It’ll be tough, as the AFC East has become much more competitive since Tom Brady’s departure. The Buffalo Bills look to repeat their performance from a year ago, while the Miami Dolphins are close behind. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have their work cut out for them this year, as the AFC North is possibly the toughest division in football. Pittsburgh will have to be at their best throughout the season, as any struggles could prevent this team from making the postseason. The front office has been relatively busy this offseason, making […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished as the three seed, holding a record of 12-4 last year. The AFC North is a tough division, as the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens are making a push to become the best. It’ll be tough for the Steelers to maintain control of the north, as the roster has made quite […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had an interesting offseason as they prepare for the new football year. They completely revamped the offensive line, brought in Kenyan Drake to help Josh Jacobs, and brought in a ton of prospects for the coaching staff to evaluate. They’re in a tough AFC West division that’s under control by […]

The New York Giants nearly made the playoffs last year and hope to win the NFC East in 2021. The front office has been busy this offseason, restructuring and improving the roster. Acquiring Kenny Golladay was a huge move for Daniel Jones’ development. With Saquon Barkley coming back and drafting Kadarius Toney, the Giants offense […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a nice run in the latter portion of the season and made the Western Conference playoffs after winning the play-in tournament. Memphis is a young, talented team that is still learning to play together. They don’t have many players leaving for free agency and could free up to $13 million if […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been busy this offseason after bringing in new head coach Arthur Smith. A new era has begun in Atlanta after the front office traded Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans. After the trade, the Falcons now have enough money to pay their rookies and are in better shape financially. The roster […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a busy offseason and have set themselves up with a bright future. Fans are hopeful that Urban Meyer can right the ship, while rookie sensation Trevor Lawrence leads the way. The offense will be competitive, as the offensive line isn’t all that bad, the receiver core stacks up well, and the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping to bounce back after having a poor 2020 season. They’ve moved on from Carson Wentz and it seems to be Jalen Hurts’ team now. The front office has been busy this offseason, making trades and gathering a ton of prospects through the 2021 NFL Draft. The team selected nine rookies […]

The co-main event of the evening should be a great fight, as two Heavyweight contenders battle it out in the octagon. Tanner Boser is set to take on Ovince Saint Preux in a highly anticipated matchup. It’s time to continue our UFC odds series with a Boser-Saint Preux prediction and pick. Boser enters this fight […]

The main event for UFC Vegas 30 is set to be a high-caliber matchup in the Heavyweight division. Ciryl Gane takes on Alexander Volkov, where the winner will rise the ranks and potentially receive a title shot. It’s time to continue our UFC odds series with a Gane-Volkov prediction and pick. Gane is undefeated so […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping for a much improved season after finishing as one of the worst teams in the league in 2020. Hopefully, Joe Burrow comes back healthy and is 100% for the first game of the season, as this franchise will need him if they hope to be competitive. They play in a […]

The Phoenix Suns travel down to southern California to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a Game 4 matchup in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. This series has been great so far, as both organizations aim to win their first NBA championship this year. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Clippers […]

The Seattle Seahawks play in a loaded NFC West division. Luckily for them, they have a stacked roster and will be competing for a playoff spot down the stretch. There was a rocky moment this offseason regarding Russell Wilson, but it seems all of that is in the past as the team looks forward to […]

The Houston Texans are in a state of uncertainty as the franchise faces a long and brutal rebuild. First, the franchise is in cap space turmoil, they haven’t had any valuable draft picks in the last couple of years, and the future of Deshaun Watson is looking bleak. It’ll be interesting to see how this […]

The UFC first launched back in 1993 and was a much different organization at that time. There were no weight classes, no specific uniforms, and didn’t have a following. It was the wild, wild west in the combat sports world, that is until Dana White came into the picture. Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta purchased the […]

In recent news, the NFL has rescinded the one helmet rule, allowing NFL teams to wear alternate uniforms starting in 2022, per NBC Sports. Many fans and players are excited about the new rule, as it allows for teams to bring back some of the great throwback uniforms in the game. Not every franchise has […]

The Detroit Lions are in rebuild mode after trading Matthew Stafford away for Jared Goff and a haul of draft picks. The front office has done a great job so far, prioritizing the trenches on both sides of the ball. Dan Campbell brought in a handful of “knee biters” to the roster, which hopefully begins […]