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Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season is almost upon us, which means that it is time for fantasy football managers to make their final decisions regarding who to start this week and who needs to ride the bench. Luckily, in addition to blue-chip stars, several talented receivers have favorable matchups this weekend, and their […]

The New York Giants will welcome their archrival Dallas Cowboys to MetLife Stadium on Thursday, September 26 for a Thursday Night Football showdown to kick off Week 4. Which makes it perfect time for some Giants Week 4 predictions. Both teams enter this matchup with 1-2 records. While this record was somewhat expected for the […]

When the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants meet in Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 4, it will be a clash between two proud franchises who have both been struggling to start the 2024 season. However, while Big Blue was more or less expected to struggle, the Cowboys have Super Bowl aspirations and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers advanced to 3-0 with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3, and the team has proven the pundits wrong in the early going of the 2024 season. Few analysts gave this team a chance leading up to the start of the season, and it always felt as if eight […]

When the New York Giants selected Malik Nabers as the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the choice was met with plenty of excitement and a healthy dose of skepticism. Many fans understandably wanted to select a quarterback and were frustrated at the prospect of suffering through another season with likely subpar QB […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers revamped their quarterback room this offseason by acquiring Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, the original plan was for Wilson to be the starter while Fields learned by watching. Wilson would be an immediate upgrade over Kenny Pickett, while Fields would have the opportunity to benefit from a much-needed reset after a […]

Nebraska football suffered a heartbreaking defeat in overtime at the hands of Illinois, but their season is far from over. This experience illuminated some flaws in Nebraska’s early season approach, and gave the team some moments to learn from. If Nebraska takes these lessons to heart and studies the film from this game, this loss […]

Last week, the Dallas Cowboys suffered a devastating blowout loss at home at the hands of the New Orleans Saints. The Cowboys’ awful performance led many to question whether they could compete for the Super Bowl this year. The much-maligned defense surrendered nearly 50 points, while the running game never got going and Dak Prescott […]

The New York Giants have not had the start to the 2024 season that they wanted, but Brian Daboll’s squad will look to right the ship as they travel to Cleveland this weekend to take on the Browns. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET from Huntington Bank Field. Keep reading for my Giants Week […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a surprisingly strong start to the 2024 NFL season, defying the pundits and getting out to a 2-0 start. Justin Fields has stepped up in light of Russell Wilson’s injury and played the game manager role to perfection while showing flashes of his potential. George Pickens has turned a corner […]

The Arizona Cardinals have been one of the worst teams in football throughout the past few seasons. But the bright side is that their 4-12 record in 2023 earned Arizona the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The team used this premium draft capital to select Marvin Harrison Jr. out of Ohio State. […]

Expectations are high this year for the Dallas Cowboys, and a Super Bowl victory parade is on everybody’s mind. With the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL season in the books, however, it is clear that America’s Team has work to do. Dak Prescott needs to be better, Ezekiel Elliott and the rest of […]

When starting quarterback Quinn Ewers went down with an apparent injury on the afternoon of Saturday, September 14, that sound you heard in the college football world was the collective gasp of Texas Longhorns fans worldwide. Ewers missing significant time could be the catalyst for the downfall of the Longhorns this season. Yet, fans were […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the best teams in all of football, and they have come agonizingly close to winning the Super Bowl in recent years. If Kyle Shanahan’s team plans on securing the Vince Lombardi Trophy this year, they’ll need specific players to step up. Let’s take a closer look at what […]

The Carolina Panthers won just two games last season, and to make matters worse, they gave away what would end up being the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft when they traded up to acquire Bryce Young in 2023. After missing out on both CJ Stroud and Caleb Williams, the pressure is on […]

The Arizona Cardinals stumbled to a 4-13 record last season, but hope is on the horizon after the team drafted Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick in yhe 2024 NFL Draft. The son of the former Indianapolis Colts legend was only one of the most highly touted college prospects of all time, and […]

It’s a running joke that the Dallas Cowboys will inevitably lose in the postseason, but they will be looking to turn that narrative around in 2024, and the team has enjoyed a ton of regular-season success in recent years. As much as Dallas struggles in the playoffs, one thing they don’t lack is star power. […]

The Houston Texans made an impressive turnaround last season, going from one of the worst teams in the league to winning a playoff game. They’ll look to take another step forward this year, and the team’s offense should be elite. It’s difficult to bet on any of their receivers because quarterback CJ Stroud has a […]

The New York Giants will kick off the 2024 season at home against the Minnesota Vikings. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 pm at MetLife Stadium. Ahead of the Giants-Vikings game, we’ll be making our Giants Week 1 predictions. Brian Daboll’s squad will be looking to right the ship after an incredibly disappointing 2023 season. Optimism […]

The latest edition of the popular NBA2K video game series, 2K25, is finally available, which means basketball fans across the world can lace up their sneakers and hit the court to play as their favorite NBA stars. However, fans of the New York Knicks may be disappointed with the ratings given to some of their […]

The Houston Rockets have had several legendary players don their uniform, including Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, Moses Malone and Yao Ming. With the official release of NBA 2K25 right around the corner, fans will be eager to use the Rockets’ all-time greats in the game. Let’s break down the top 10 players on the Rockets’ […]

NBA 2K25 is right around the corner, which means it is time for fans and players alike to argue over each player’s rating. These ratings mean a lot to players, and fans are invested in making sure that their favorite players’ in-game abilities match up to their real-life skills. That includes the Philadelphia 76ers and […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping to be the first team in NFL history to three-peat, but their already shaky wide receiver room took a big hit when Marquise “Hollywood” Brown went down with a shoulder injury. Brown will likely face an extended absence, and his availability for Week One is in question. The team […]

The Alabama football program is moving into uncharted waters this season. Legendary head coach Nick Saban retired after last season’s playoffs concluded, and the Georgia Bulldogs are threatening to take over the role of top dog in the SEC. Kirby Smart’s players over in Athens are hungry to start a dynasty of their own, and […]

Nebraska football has underwhelmed in recent seasons, and Matt Rhule’s team is far from the first team fans will think of when asked who they expect to see in the College Football Playoff this winter. Yet, the Huskers could surprise the country and rise to the top of the college football world if a few […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most successful teams in NFL history, but they have struggled mightily in the past five years. It’s been a challenge for the team to even reach a .500 record and when they do make the postseason, they’re typically eliminated early in a game that is non-competitive. Mike Tomlin’s […]

The Georgia Bulldogs are gearing up for another college football season where they expect to win the SEC Championship and compete for the national championship. The Bulldogs were national champions two years ago and fell just short last season. Kirby Smart’s squad is eager to get back to the big game and win it all, […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been on the verge of winning a National Championship for the past half-decade, but they haven’t quite managed to reach the top of the mountain. Ohio State football’s biggest challenge seems to be fielding an elite offense and defense at the same time, as they tend to rotate one unit […]

The New York Yankees got off to an electric start and looked like they might run away with the American League East title early in the 2024 MLB season. They hit a rough patch prior to the All-Star break but quickly bounced back and are competing for the starting top place in their division. The […]

The Kansas City Chiefs hope to become the first team in NFL history to three-peat, and their biggest weakness is depth. The team has a solid core group of star players, and the front office will be looking to make cuts along the margins and bring in high-floor players who can step in and fill […]

The Houston Rockets nearly doubled their win total from the 202-2023 season to the 2023-2024 season, and Ime Udoka’s squad came close to earning a spot in postseason play. The Rockets have a young core progressing together in their development, but they will likely need at least one more piece to fill out their roster. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to compete for the Vince Lombardi Trophy this year, and that journey begins with training camp and the preseason. One of the biggest challenges the Steelers are facing is how to budget their 53 roster spots. No matter what happens, some talented players are unfortunately going to be cut. Let’s […]

On July 19, 2024, Twisters touched down in theaters around the world and blew audiences away with its incredible special effects, breathtaking chase scenes, compelling storyline, and an up-and-coming cast of future stars including Glen Powell. But how does it compare to its predecessor, the Bill Paxton-led Twister? Special effects Twisters’ special effects are certainly […]

Glen Powell is an American actor who was born in 1988 in Texas. He has been acting for nearly two decades, but his career has reached New Heights in the last three years thanks to roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters. Starting with Powell landing of high-profile overall alongside Tom Cruise in an instant […]

The Houston Rockets took a big step forward this past season, nearly doubling their win total from the year before. Ime Udoka’s squad is looking to take the next step and open their championship window, but they’ll need young players to step up. One of those young players is Reed Sheppard, who the team drafted […]

The USC Trojans joined the vaunted Big Ten Conference this winter, creating a powerhouse with a legitimate claim as the most competitive football conference in the nation. USC football is well positioned to compete every year, but can they actually win the Big Ten, home to other elite schools such as Ohio State and Michigan? […]

The New York Jets hoped to contend for the Vince Lombardi Trophy last season but were doomed as soon as Aaron Rodgers went down with an Achilles injury. Rodgers is back and the team is ready to contend, but they’ll need to solidify their depth at three key positions to give themselves the best chance […]

The Golden State Warriors went a combined 7-1 between the California Classic and the NBA2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, and the team gave fans plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Fans had the opportunity to take a look at what the future could hold for the Warriors, and things are looking bright even with […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are a team on the rise, and they’ll need contributions from their latest prized draft pick in order to take the next step. The Blazers selected Donovan Clingan with the seventh overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft and he performed well in his first taste of NBA action at Summer […]