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The 2024 NFL draft class is stacked at the receiver position. No player stands out more than Ohio State superstar Marvin Harrison Jr., who is the best prospect at the position in a generation. The son of the legendary Colts receiver has all of the physical tools and talent that his father had, and he […]

As Justin Fields fell in the 2021 NFL draft, many fans were clamoring for the Pittsburgh Steelers to trade up for the Ohio State quarterback. With the Ben Roethlisberger era coming to a close aty the time, it seemed like a logical move. Kevin Colbert opted not to do so, instead adding Najee Harris to […]

NBA parlays are some of the most popular wagers available for sports bettors to gamble on, but are widely recognized as a losing bet overall. While bets against the spread are more profitable, they also expose gamblers to bad luck. However, there is a way to combine parlays and reduce the likelihood of backdoor covers […]

The 2023-2024 NBA season has provided plenty of reasons for Houston Rockets fans to be optimistic about their team’s future. Unfortunately, the key words here are “for the team’s future,” as the organization is on the outside looking in for the 2024 postseason. The rest of the season will be about the Rockets taking steps […]

This season has been a disaster for the Detroit Pistons, who have managed to win fewer than a dozen games with just 19 games left to go in the season. Their .159 winning percentage is pitiful, and they are an eye-popping 38 games out of first place in the Eastern Conference. Despite the awful season […]

On Sunday evening, Russell Wilson announced that he would be signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers when the new league year opens on Wednesday, March 13. This is a huge coup for the Steelers, who will be acquiring a proven quarterback with Super Bowl experience for the veteran minimum salary of just $1.2 million. The Denver […]

The Denver Broncos cut Russell Wilson recently, bringing the former Seattle Seahawks star’s tumultuous tenure in Denver to a sudden and disappointing conclusion. With Wilson free to sign with any team and the Broncos paying $38 million of his salary, Adam Schefter broke the news that Wilson plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The […]

This week, fans of the CBS police procedural SWAT were treated to back-to-back action-packed hours, as season 7, episode 4, and episode 5 premiered. And we also got to say goodbye to one of the show’s most iconic characters. Spare Parts – SWAT hunts down a Chilean arms dealer Part One begins with a pool […]

The eighth episode of the Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air introduces new characters and pushes key storylines forward as the series comes to a conclusion. The episode is detailed and thorough, alternating between aerial combat, preparations for the D-Day landings, and life at the POW camp as the war turns against Adolf Hitler […]

The seventh and final season of SWAT is underway, and fans are getting ready to say goodbye to the characters they have come to know and love over the past six and a half years. With the end of the CBS procedural series fast approaching, let’s take a look at some predictions for what will […]

Drake Maye and Caleb Williams have long been considered the two best quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL draft. Jayden Daniels has made a strong push to join the duo atop draft boards this spring, but Daniels will likely still be a tier below the two gunslingers when Roger Goodell steps to the podium in […]

Daily Show host Jon Stewart promised a “lighter” episode this week, only to flip the script and discuss the desperate situation in the Gaza Strip, where Israel is waging war against Hamas after the insurgent group launched an attack on Israel and took hundreds of hostages. “The first two, very controversial… Tonight, I’m done with […]

The new Apple TV+ World War II miniseries Masters of the Air returned with its seventh episode this week. Part Seven is an emotionally gripping, slower-paced episode that wraps up some storylines, explores the trials and tribulations of prisoners of war, and sets up the series for the Masters of the Air finale. Recap Much […]

Episode 3 of the 14th and final season of Blue Bloods is an action-packed hour of television that wraps up some storylines nicely and leaves others feeling incomplete. We see the conclusion of Jamie’s undercover arc and some more head-butting between Jamie (Will Estes) and Joe Hill (Will Hochman), and Danny’s (Donnie Wahlberg) old CI […]

The New York Yankees have put together a strong, well-rounded team in 2023. The addition of Juan Soto will strike fear into opposing pitchers, as the duo of the Dominican slugger and Aaron Judge, the American League Home Run King, will be a nightmare to navigate. Unfortunately, it is possible the Yankees’ rotation could be […]

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has said every option is still on the table when it comes to running back Saquon Barkley, it still seems unlikely that the team will franchise tag its superstar running back for a second consecutive season. With a long-term deal looking improbable as well, it appears that Barkley […]

Baseball has returned with spring training games getting underway, and that means the New York Yankees are back in action. Fans have been waiting since the end of last season to get that sour taste of failure out of their mouths, and so far, the Yankees have given them plenty of things to cheer about. […]

The 2024 PGA TOUR season is in full swing, and every year there are some exciting young newcomers to the Tour that skyrocket towards the top of the world rankings. Sometimes, these are players who came out of nowhere to move into the top-50 or top-25 players in the world. Other times, this could be […]

The San Diego Padres went all in for a championship in 2023, committing $255 million to their payroll. Unfortunately, things did not work out, and ownership has prioritized improving their financial situation in 2024. The Padres have several holes on their roster and their limited financial flexibility will make it difficult to improve the roster. […]

Jon Stewart returned to his familiar role hosting Comedy Central’s The Daily Show on Monday, February 19, for his second episode of the 2024 election season. In this episode, Stewart addresses Democratic criticism of his commentary in his first episode back, along with breaking down Tucker Carlson’s recent Vladimir Putin interview and Trump’s claims that […]

French Montana returns with a new project, Mac n Cheese 5. Although this offering from the Moroccan native raised in the South Bronx is technically classified as a mixtape, it is available on all major streaming services. The prolific hitmaker from New York City sticks to his successful formula of limiting his solo time and […]

Lil Durk returns with his new single “Old Days”, as fans await his highly anticipated new album Love Songs 4 the Streets 3. While the album doesn’t have a release date yet, “Old Days” is an excellent addition to Durk’s discography that should not only hold fans over until the new tape drops but also […]

Episode 2 of the 14th and final season of Blue Bloods, the aptly titled “Dropping Bombs,” starts out with an explosive opening sequence of events. First, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) receives a package that seems to be from his former partner, Jackie Curatola (Jennifer Esposito), only to find a woman’s finger and a note from the […]

Episode 6 of the Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air begins with Major John “Bucky” Egan (Austin Butler) on the run in German territory after he survived bailing out of his doomed B-17. Bucky is alive and undetected, for now. However, he is all alone deep within Nazi Germany and he has no food, […]

Masters of the Air has become one of the most viewed new shows on Apple TV+ following its premiere on January 26. The new World War II miniseries from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks follows the 8th Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group as they wreak havoc in the skies over Hitler’s Germany despite suffering extraordinary […]

Masters of the Air is the third World War II miniseries brought to life by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. This installment comes more than two decades after the release of Band of Brothers and 14 years after the release of The Pacific. Masters of the Air and Band of Brothers both portray the fight […]

On Feb. 1, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey recorded a new career-high by scoring 51 points against the Utah Jazz. His dominant performance came shortly after the 76ers announced that Joel Embiid suffered a torn meniscus. With Embiid on the sideline, Nick Nurse will be relying heavily on Maxey to keep the team afloat. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are enjoying a strong 2023-2024 season, currently in 5th place in the Eastern Conference with a 32-22 record. However, the Sixers have one fatal flaw as currently constructed: Their second unit’s lack of offensive creation. Philly has commendable depth when it comes to wing defenders and shooters. However, the team is extremely […]

Joel Embiid will not be in the running for the NBA MVP award or any of the All-NBA teams due to his recent torn meniscus that will hold him out for several weeks. Recent rule changes mean that a player must participate in at least 65 regular season contests in order to be eligible for […]

As spring training gets underway for the New York Yankees, several premier free agents are still waiting to sign their next contracts. Two players still available on the free agent market are starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery and left-handed hitting outfielder Cody Bellinger. The Yankees should look into acquiring Montgomery, but they should pass on Bellinger. […]

The New York Yankees are coming off of an incredibly disappointing 2023 season that fell well short of their expectations. Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman heard the criticism from fans and took it to heart, bringing in superstar slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the San Diego Padres. Soto’s addition brings more prestige to […]

Polo G returns with his first song since last year‘s “Barely Holdin’ On,” “Sorrys and Ferraris.” A lot has happened for the young rapper hailing from the north side of Chicago in the past six months. “Barely Holdin’ On” was supposed to be Polo G’s triumphant return that would lead into Hood Poet, his highly […]

The PGA Tour descends upon Riviera Country Club from February 15-18, 2024, for the Genesis Invitational. Riviera is a beautiful course on the outskirts of Los Angeles, California, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. The 15th hole at Riviera has drawn attention and notoriety due to attempts by several players to play down […]

The 100th Bomb Group faced their deadliest mission yet in Episode 5 of Apple TV+’s series, Masters of the Air, which took place in the skies above Munster, Germany. Masters of the Air Episode 5 recap The episode begins with Major John “Bucky” Egan (Callum Turner) returning to base, angry and out for revenge after learning […]

The final season of Blue Bloods is off to a tense start, as Jamie is working an undercover assignment embedded with a dangerous human trafficking organization while Frank is navigating muddy political waters. Keep reading for a recap of Blue Bloods Season 14, Episode 1. Note: Spoilers for this episode of Blue Bloods ahead Blue […]

New York Yankees superstar slugger Aaron Judge might be moving away from his familiar place in the number two spot of manager Aaron Boone’s batting lineup. As the Yankees integrate off-season trade acquisition Juan Soto into their order, changes are likely to be made. Judge has spent the majority of his career batting second, a […]

Russell Wilson’s tenure with the Denver Broncos has not gone according to plan. Wilson has had many ups and downs in Denver, with the Broncos severely underachieving based on expectations after their trade with the Seattle Seahawks. With speculation surrounding Wilson’s future, the quarterback recently began accepting offers for the mansion he owns in Cherry […]

Blue Bloods returns with Season 14, which will unfortunately be the last season of the iconic show. For Blue Bloods fans, the Reagan family and their Sunday dinners have been a staple of our Friday nights for over a decade. But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and it is […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58. The fallout has been quick and merciless in San Francisco, with drama playing out in full view of the public and a senior member of the coaching staff being fired. Head coach […]