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The Michigan Wolverines entered the 2022 season full of expectations. After a strong 2021 regular season campaign that culminated in a Big Ten title, the year ended in a disappointing manner. The Wolverines were not a match for the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff Semifinal, losing 34-11. However, it seems Michigan has forgotten […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are on pace for another College Football Playoff appearance. They are currently with a perfect 7-0 record, including four wins in the Big Ten. Still, Ohio State football is tied with the Michigan Wolverines for No. 1 in the Big Ten East division, making the final stretch of the season one […]

The Clemson Tigers are making a strong case for a spot in the College Football Playoff. They are currently perfect with an 8-0 record, including six wins in the ACC. While Syracuse, Wake Forest and NC State can provide some challenges, it is difficult to imagine the ACC Atlantic escaping from the Tigers’ grasp. While […]

With Week 7 officially in the books, it is time for some Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 8 bold predictions. After a two-game road trip, the Bucs will return to Raymond James Stadium to host the Baltimore Ravens in a Thursday Night Football showdown. Tampa Bay is coming off a rough stretch, losing four of its […]

The 2021 season was a dream for the Georgia Bulldogs. The team won its first national title since 1980 after defeating SEC rival Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18 in the College Football Playoff Championship Game. Because of that, Georgia football entered the 2022 season under a lot of pressure and expectations. Not only do fans want […]

Following their bye week, the Tennessee Titans extended their winning streak to four games after a 19-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. While it was not the prettiest game for Tennessee’s offense, it’s enough to get the job done. The Titans are now 4-2 and at the top of the AFC South. The […]

If there is one team shocking the world in the 2022 NFL season, it’s the New York Giants. They defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17 on the road on Sunday to improve to 6-1 on the year. It was a hard-fought game, with the result being decided by a big stop by the Giants’ defense. Jaguars wide […]

In perhaps one of the best college football games in years, the Tennessee Volunteers had a big 52-49 upset win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. The walk-off game-winning field goal could go down as one of the most iconic moments in college football history. Unfortunately for the Crimson Tide, they are on the wrong side […]

After two rough losses in a row, the Arizona Cardinals bounced back with a crucial 42-34 win versus the New Orleans Saints at home on Thursday Night Football. While things started far from ideal, the team found itself throughout the contest. The Cardinals are now 3-4 and still at the bottom of the NFC West. […]

All eyes were on Paolo Banchero as the Orlando Magic opened their season against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Even though Orlando lost, 113-109, the first impression by the No. 1 pick of this year’s draft was nothing short of impressive. The former Duke Blue Devil put up 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two […]

The weekend is almost here, which means it is time for some Texas football Week 8 bold predictions. The No. 20 Longhorns will be on the road to face the No. 11 Oklahoma State Cowboys in a Big 12 clash Saturday. This should be one of the most anticipated games of the week in college […]

The weekend is almost here, which means it is time for some Baltimore Ravens Week 7 bold predictions. On Sunday, the Ravens will return home to host the Cleveland Browns at the M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore is coming off a rough start in 2022. The team entered the season with championship hopes but finds itself with […]

After missing the playoffs for just the third time since 2010-11, the Los Angeles Clippers have a lot to prove this upcoming season. The team finished 42-40 in eighth place in the Western Conference before falling in the Play-In Tournament. Can they have a bounce-back year in 2022-23? Let’s take a look at the Clippers’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the 2022-23 season with lofty expectations. Last season, the team finished fourth in the Western Conference with a 52-30 record. Unfortunately for the Mavs, they were not a match for the eventual NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors, in the Western Conference Finals. Despite not achieving the ultimate goal, this […]

Despite finishing the regular season at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 53-29 record, 2021-22 finished in heartbreak for the Miami Heat. The team was one shot away from winning game seven of the conference finals against the Boston Celtics, but Jimmy Butler’s 3-pointer was just short. Can they go further in 2022-23? […]

After a rough four-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back with an important 20-18 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. It was a hard-fought game, with neither team opening a comfortable lead throughout the day. The Steelers are now 2-4 on the season and remain at the bottom of the AFC North. However, […]

The Phoenix Suns are once again pursuing the franchise’s first NBA title. In 2020-21, they got very close but fell to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals. Last season, Phoenix had the best record in the league at 64-18. Unfortunately, the last taste in fans’ mouths was sour due to a […]

The Atlanta Hawks are entering the 2022-23 NBA season full of expectations. After surprising the world in 2021 with an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, the team failed to replicate its feat in 2022. Last season, Atlanta barely made the playoffs, winning twice in the play-in tournament after a 43-39 record. The Hawks ended up losing to the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were one of the NBA’s biggest surprises in 2021-22. The team had its big breakout year, finishing with the second-best record in the league at 56-26. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies were not a match for the eventual-champion Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals. Much of Memphis’ success came thanks to Ja […]

One of the teams under the most pressure in 2022-23 is certainly the New York Knicks. After a long-awaited playoff appearance in 2020-21, fans expected an improvement in 2021-22. However, things did not go as planned. The Knicks went just 37-45, finishing 11th in the Eastern Conference. Part of it was due to New York’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are entering the 2022-23 season with championship hopes. They won the title in 2021, but the team failed to return to the NBA Finals after losing to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 2022. The Bucks will always be contenders as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy. The Greek […]

In one of the most anticipated games of the year, Tennessee football and Alabama put up a show on Saturday. The Volunteers shocked the world with a big 52-49 win and climbed all the way to No. 3 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Tennessee is now just trailing the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is less than a week away, which means it is time for some Phoenix Suns bold predictions. After nearly winning the franchise’s first championship in 2021, Phoenix entered last season full of expectations. The team had the best record in the league with 64-18, eight more wins than any other organization. […]

The weekend is almost here, which means it is time for some Atlanta Falcons Week 6 bold predictions. The Falcons return home as they host the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. Atlanta is coming off a controversial 21-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Late in the fourth quarter, Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett […]

After six weeks of college football, some players and teams are getting national attention. Whether it is from elite individual performances or team accomplishments, they are on pace for great seasons. However, there is one player who seems to be left behind in conversations. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is having a strong first season with […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is less than a week away, which means it is time for some Miami Heat bold predictions. After finishing at the top of the Eastern Conference last season, the team failed to return to the NBA Finals after falling to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to be on the road to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Even though they are not expected to be at the top of the rankings, a division clash can always have serious implications. Ahead of the Jaguars-Colts matchup, it is time to make some Jaguars Week 6 bold predictions. […]

With the Baltimore Ravens getting ready to travel to face the surprising New York Giants on Sunday, a lot of eyes will be on this game. Ahead of the Ravens-Giants matchup, it is time to make some Ravens Week 6 bold predictions. Baltimore is coming off a thriller against the Cincinnati Bengals. The team only managed […]

Week 7 of the 2022 college season is here, which means it is time for some Alabama football bold predictions. The No. 3 Crimson Tide will travel to face the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday. This should be one of the most exciting games of the week as both are battling for a spot […]

After six weeks of college football, fans already have a general idea of which teams and players can dream big this season. That includes those who are aiming for the Heisman Trophy. The reigning winner of the award, Alabama’s Bryce Young, recently suffered a shoulder injury that made him miss a game. He remains a […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is just a week away, so this might be the last chance to draft game-changing players in the fantasy basketball leagues. While Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić are names owners should focus on first, there are plenty of overlooked players that deserve some attention as Fantasy Basketball Sleepers. Those are the […]

After a major setback with Trey Lance’s season-ending injury in Week 2, it seems the San Francisco 49ers are on track for another solid season. On Sunday, the 49ers had a big 37-15 road win over the Carolina Panthers, improving their record to 3-2. San Francisco is now at the top of the NFC West. […]

The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2022 season full of high expectations. After a frustrating elimination from the playoffs last season due to clock management, the team is aiming to rewrite history and make it to the Super Bowl. However, things seemed to be heading in the wrong direction after Week 1. The Cowboys lost 19-3 […]

After a rough three-game losing streak, the New Orleans Saints bounced back with an important 39-32 win over the Seattle Seahawks. It was a hard-fought win against a gritty Seahawks side, and we’re going to go over some takeaways in the aftermath of the important win. The Saints are now second in the NFC South, […]

With the NBA training camps and preseason action underway, some teams are taking a final look at their rosters before making any big decisions. Rebuilding teams such as the Orlando Magic might still have some moves to make. The Magic hit the jackpot when landing the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The […]

Week 6 of the 2022 college football season is here, which means it is time for some UCLA football bold predictions for the showdown against Utah. The No. 18 Bruins will host the No. 11 Utes on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. This should be one of the best Pac-12 battles of the year as […]

The weekend is almost here, which means it is time for some Notre Dame Football bold predictions. The Fighting Irish will “host” the No. 16 BYU Cougars, with this game being played in Las Vegas as part of the Shamrock Series. This should be one of the most interesting games of the week and a […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks selected a raw prospect from Greece with the No. 15 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, it was hard to imagine that player would become one of the best in the NBA. Not only did Giannis Antetokounmpo turn out to be the franchise’s star, but he also is one of the […]

As the weekend gets closer and closer, it is time for some TCU football bold predictions. The No. 17 Horned Frogs will travel to face the No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks in a Big 12 clash on Saturday. This should be one of the best and most entertaining games of the weekend and should have many […]