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Despite a solid final stretch of the season, the Green Bay Packers ended up missing out on the playoffs. This marked the first time since 2018 that the team failed to qualify for the postseason. With an 8-9 record, the Packers were on win way to getting the No. 7 seed in the NFC. However, […]

In a surprising turn of events, the Chicago Bears ended up earning the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft thanks to a last-minute one-point win by the Houston Texans in Week 18. With a league-worst 3-14 record, the Bears are now on the clock to make the first selection. However, nothing is settled […]

The 2022 NFL regular season is officially over, which means the playoffs are just around the corner. One of the biggest surprises was the emergence of the Philadelphia Eagles, who finished at the top of the NFC. As they prepare during their first-round bye, it is not crazy to believe the Birds can win a […]

After finishing the 2021-22 regular season at the top of the East with a 53-29 record, the Miami Heat could not return to the NBA Finals. The Heat were just one shot away from winning the conference title, but Jimmy Butler’s 3-pointer was just off against the Boston Celtics in Game 7. Fast forward to […]

And just like that, the 2022-23 college football season is over. The Georgia Bulldogs took home the National Championship after defeating the surprising TCU Horned Frogs in a 65-7 dominating fashion. They became the first back-to-back champions in a decade. For that to happen, a lot of the credit needs to go to Stetson Bennett. […]

After months of football, the 2022 NFL regular season is officially in the books. Without a surprise, the Kansas City Chiefs once again secured a playoff spot, this time as the No. 1 seed in the AFC. As they wait for their Divisional Round matchup, it is a safe bet to say the Chiefs are […]

Week 18 is officially completed, and so is the 2022 NFL regular season. The New York Giants clinched a playoff spot and finished as the No. 6 seed in the NFC. This marked their return to the postseason for the first time since 2016. With the team set to face the Minnesota Vikings in the […]

After finishing 4-13 in the 2022 NFL season, the Arizona Cardinals decided to fire Kliff Kingsbury. This comes after he signed a five-year contract extension with the team back in March. The organization expected to have him through the 2027 season. However, the team had its worst record under Kingsbury in 2022, failing to reach […]

And just like that, the 2022 NFL regular season is in the books. Following the Week 18 win vs. the Cardinals, the San Francisco 49ers finished No. 2 in the NFC. This will be the third time in the last five seasons they will be in the playoffs, which included a Super Bowl appearance in […]

After months of football, it all comes down to Week 18 of the 2022 NFL regular season. Teams such as the Baltimore Ravens still have a lot at stake. The Ravens are set to travel and face the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday. Baltimore is currently 10-6, sixth in the AFC and has […]

The NFL season is coming down to the wire, so every result can seriously affect the postseason picture. That is the case for the San Francisco 49ers, who will close out the regular season by hosting the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. At 12-4 and already owning the NFC West, the Niners have […]

With the 2022-23 season close to its halfway mark, the 2023 NBA All-Star Game is almost here. On Thursday, the league released its initial returns of fan voting. While there is still plenty of time for players to move up and down on the lists, the voting showed some intriguing names, whether they are from […]

The Week 18 of the NFL season is getting closer and closer, which means it is time for some Washington Commanders Week 18 bold predictions. They will host the Dallas Cowboys at the FedEx Field on Sunday to close out their regular season. Most recently, Washington lost 24-10 to the Cleveland Browns, extending its losing […]

With the 2022 calendar year over, many eyes are now on the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. On Thursday, the league announced its initial returns of fan voting. While there will be plenty of time for players to surge up and down the lists, the initial consensus from fans yielded quite a few surprises, as well […]

After months of football, the 2022 NFL regular season comes down to its final week. With the Ravens traveling to face the Cincinnati Bengals at the Paycor Stadium on Sunday, it is time for some Baltimore Ravens Week 18 bold predictions. Most recently, Baltimore lost 16-13 to the Pittsburgh Steelers at home due to a […]

The 2022 NFL regular season is coming down to a wire, so every result can seriously affect the postseason picture. With the Pittsburgh Steelers set to host the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, it is time for some Steelers Week 18 bold predictions. Since its bye week, Pittsburgh has won six out of […]

It all comes down to the final game of the regular season. With the Tennessee Titans set to travel and face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, it means it is time for some Titans Week 18 bold predictions for this do-or-die matchup. After a promising first half of the year, Tennessee is currently on a […]

After months of football, the 2022 NFL regular season comes down to its final week. With the Chiefs traveling to face the Las Vegas Raiders at the Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, it is time for some Kansas City Chiefs Week 18 bold predictions. Most recently, Kansas City defeated the Denver Broncos 27-24, extending its winning […]

The Michigan Wolverines entered the 2022 season full of expectations. The team managed to return to the College Football Playoff after a perfect regular season and a Big Ten championship. However, the Wolverines once again failed to advance past the semifinals as they lost to the surprising TCU Horned Frogs 51-45. With back-to-back losses in […]

With the 2022 year officially in the books, the 2022-23 NBA season is approaching its final half. By now, teams are likely familiar with what they can accomplish this season. Whether it is to make a final push to the playoff zone or to embrace a rebuild, some organizations should be quite active in the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are having one of the most surprising turnarounds in recent memory. Following a poor first half of the season, winning just two of its first eight games, the Steelers are now 8-8 and have a real shot at making the NFL Playoffs. In Week 17, Pittsburgh had a thrilling 16-13 victory over […]

With 2023 officially here, the NBA season is approaching its halfway mark. Teams now have a general idea of where they will be competing at the end of the 2022-23 season. Not only that, rookies are getting noticed and some such as Paolo Banchero look like the future of the league. Below, we’ll take a […]

2023 is officially here, which means the NBA season is almost at its midpoint. Now, fans already have a general idea of the players who are standing out in the league. That includes Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic putting up historic numbers. This means it is time to update the 2022-23 NBA MVP Power Rankings. […]

The Kentucky Wildcats entered the 2022 season full of expectations. After being ranked No. 20 in the preseason and winning its first four games, the team was not able to continue as a contender and fell out of the rankings. However, for the 2023 season, the Wildcats could be competitive again with the addition of […]

After a down 2021 season, the LSU Tigers entered the 2022 college football season full of pressure and expectations under new head coach Brian Kelly. Thanks to Jayden Daniels, the Tigers bounced back and made it to the SEC Championship Game. To make things better, Daniels announced he will return to Baton Rouge for the […]

After months of college football, bowl season is officially up and running. With the No. 8 Utah Utes set to face the No. 11 Penn State Nittany Lions at the Rose Bowl on Monday, it is time for some Utah football bold predictions. The Utes started the season ranked No. 7, but a loss to […]

With the Seattle Seahawks set to host the New York Jets at Lumen Field on Sunday, it is time for some Seahawks Week 17 bold predictions for this must-win affair. Following a promising 6-3 start, Seattle has been on a downfall. The team has lost five out of its last six games, including the last […]

The 2022 NFL regular season is coming down to a wire, so every game could change a team’s course this year. With the Packers set to host the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, it is time for some Green Bay Packers Week 17 bold predictions. Green Bay is currently on a three-game winning […]

The weekend is almost here, which means it is time for some San Francisco 49ers Week 17 bold predictions. The Niners will travel to face the Las Vegas Raiders at the Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. San Francisco is currently on an eight-game winning streak and has clinched the NFC West at 11-4. While it should […]

Although 2022 is almost over, the NFL season is far from set in stone. With the Miami Dolphins set to face the New England Patriots on the road at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, it is time for some Dolphins Week 17 bold predictions as they try to stop their slide. Miami is on a rough […]

The 2022 NFL regular season is coming down to a wire, so the stakes are higher in every game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to host the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. That means it is time for some Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 17 bold predictions. Tampa Bay is coming off […]

With 2023 just around the corner, fans are already looking back to the 2022 year and remembering a few games that will go down in history. From triple-doubles to career highs, some players certainly made their mark in the league throughout the year. This means it is time to rank the best NBA performances in […]

The Georgia Bulldogs entered the 2022 season with sky-high expectations. Last season, they won their first national title since 1980 after defeating SEC rival Alabama 33-18 in the College Football Playoff Championship Game. Fast forward to December, and the Bulldogs have the chance to become back-to-back national champions. The team went a perfect 12-0 in […]

With 2023 just around the corner, many NBA teams are certainly thinking about how to finish the season strong. On the other hand, some franchises could become sellers as they are getting further and further from playoff contention. That is the case for the Detroit Pistons. With the NBA trade deadline approaching in under two […]

TCU football had perhaps one of the most surprising seasons in recent memory. After starting the year unranked, the Horned Frogs went undefeated in the regular season, with wins against big schools such as Oklahoma and Texas. Even with a loss to Kansas State in the Big 12 Championship Game, TCU made it to the College […]

With the NFL regular season approaching its final weeks, some organizations are already thinking about the future. The 2023 NFL Draft will be in late April, so there is not much time left for prospects to change their stock. However, college football bowl season is one of the last shots at rising in mock drafts. […]

After years of competing for an NBA title, the Houston Rockets are now in a very different place. Following the trade of James Harden in 2020-21, the team entered a rebuilding phase. Now, the Rockets are a perennial lottery organization. That means that they could be sellers ahead of the upcoming NBA trade deadline and […]

Every Christmas, families reunite for a lot of food, hugs, gifts and, of course, a lot of basketball on television. This year won’t be different as the NBA has five scheduled games for Christmas Day, giving fans a lot of reasons to celebrate even more. With that being said, here is some important information about […]

NBA Christmas Day is almost here, which means it is time for some Denver Nuggets bold predictions for their holiday affair. The Nuggets will conclude their four-game home sequence against the Phoenix Suns at 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have recently won five out of their last six games. That […]