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The Indiana Pacers have been the ‘cardiac Pacers’ during the postseason. That was on full display again in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks with a crazy Game 1 win. They have three of the top 10 most improbable postseason victories of all time coming in just this year! No lead has […]

Earlier this month, it was reported that President Donald Trump was forming a presidential commission on college athletics. Nick Saban and Texas Tech billionaire Cody Campbell were also reportedly co-chairs for the commission. However, things have changed. The formation of the reported commission is on hold for the moment. Nick Saban has been vocal that […]

The Chicago Bears have fortified their offensive line after signing Joe Thuney to a two-year contract extension. Thuney provides some much-needed experience for the offensive line, especially after the unit struggled last season. The extension is worth $17.5 million a year, upping his current three-year contract worth $51 million and $33.5 million fully guaranteed. The […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is shaping up to be a coronation of how dominant the Oklahoma City Thunder have been all season. They dominated the regular season, achieving a 68-14 record, and smashed the scoring differential record by beating teams by an average of 12.9 points per game. That dominance has carried over into the […]

Recent talk in NFL circles has centered on what will happen to the “tush push” after the Green Bay Packers proposed a ban earlier this offseason. While any team in the NFL can run it, the Philadelphia Eagles epitomize it best. The idea of a ban was put to a vote at the ownership spring […]

Ashton Jeanty’s football stance might differ when he first snaps with the Las Vegas Raiders. Since high school, Jeanty has stood straight up with his hands at his side during every play in the backfield, pre-snapping. This stance is so different from what other running backs look like in the backfield that it has garnered […]

Flag football will be part of the 2028 Olympics, which the United States will host in Los Angeles. The NFL owners recently passed a resolution allowing NFL players to play flag football in the 2028 Olympics officially. It opens the floodgates for the sport to get even bigger and for the United States to make […]

Ashton Jeanty has worn No. 2 on his jersey throughout his football career, and with the Las Vegas Raiders, it’s no different after the Raiders drafted Jeanty as the sixth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, the number came with a cost after he paid Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson for the right to wear […]

The WNBA officially started back up this weekend with some great games. The headliner was the Chicago Sky facing off against the Indiana Fever. It was the latest edition of the budding rivalry between the two franchises, thanks to the history between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. These two started their rivalry in college, and […]

Gilbert Arenas’ son, Alijah, was involved in a car crash late last month when his Cybertruck malfunctioned. The good news is that he is okay, and he got lucky because the crash could have been much worse. During a recent All The Smoke appearance, Arenas told Matt Barnes that on April 24, as the 18-year-old […]

The best thing about college football is the historic rivalries and associated traditions, like the trophies. One of the oldest and most unique rivalries in college football, Notre Dame-USC, is on the brink of potentially ending. The 2025 game is the last game on either team’s schedule as part of their current deal, but there […]

Silas Demary Jr. has officially withdrawn from the NBA Draft and will play college basketball for the UConn Huskies this season. Demary Jr. transferred from Georgia and committed to the UConn Huskies on April 3, 2025. He also did something that almost every player who is not a sure-fire top-three pick does: while transferring, he […]

The George Pickens trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys came as a surprise to the public, but as more information comes out, it appears it was not a surprise to the Steelers locker room, and some players even applauded it. Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers writer Mark Kaboly said that “the right players” were […]

In Bruce Feldman’s piece for The Athletic on what win totals he likes the most, he mentioned how he would pick Texas and Clemson to meet in the National Championship Game 250 days before the 2025 college football season. Clemson’s win total projection is 9.5, and in the description, Feldman talks about how things seem […]

The WNBA added a team this offseason with the addition of the Golden State Valkyries. The NBA’s Golden State Warriors own the expansion team. They are primed for a massive inaugural season in the Bay Area. The Warriors have dominated the NBA over the last 10 years, so bringing a new WNBA team to the […]

Once again, the NBA’s biggest circus, the Phoenix Suns, is in the news for all the wrong reasons. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, a current employee sued the team in U.S. District Court in Arizona. According to ESPN, he cited allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. A current or former employee has filed the fourth […]

The New York Knicks are poised to beat the Boston Celtics and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They have a 3-2 lead. They won the first two games in Boston after the Celtics blew two straight 20-point leads. Now, Jayson Tatum is injured and won’t be available for the rest of the playoffs. The […]

The Golden State Warriors were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-1. Minnesota clinched the series in Game 5 with a 121-110 win. The series feels like one of “what could have been” and is filled with missed opportunities due to Steph Curry getting injured in Game 1, missing Games 2 through 5, and targeting a […]

College football Saturdays used to be a buildup to the bigger games later in the day, and the early games did not garner much attention. However, with FOX Sports’ introduction of Big Noon Kickoff, that has changed ever since they launched. FOX saw an opening for some marquee games early on in the day, and […]

The rumors of Caleb Williams’ dissatisfaction with playing for the Chicago Bears were real. Details from an upcoming book reveal that he and his camp were weighing options and thinking about “blowing up the NFL Draft.” Williams and his family were consulting with lawyers about the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement when the idea of signing […]

Senzatela and Corbin face off in the series finale! The Rockies are spiraling, while the Rangers are on a winning streak coming into this game. The Rangers won Game 1, but Game 2 has not started yet. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Rangers prediction and pick. Rockies-Rangers Projected Starters Antonio […]

Weathers and Taillon face off in the finale in Chicago! It has been a rough season for the Marlins, who are struggling compared to the Cubs. The Cubs have been more inconsistent lately, but are still playing well. The Cubs also won the first game in this series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds […]

Dobbins and Skubal face off in Detroit in the finale! The Red Sox have battled issues with consistency all season, while the Tigers are one of the better teams in the MLB. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Tigers prediction and pick. Red Sox-Tigers Projected Starters Hunter Dobbins vs. Tarik […]

Ober and Kremer face off in Game 1 in Baltimore! The Twins have had issues with consistency, but are red-hot coming into this game, while the Orioles have had their fair share of struggles this season. Game one of this series has not been played yet. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with […]

Fried and Woo face off in Game 2 in Seattle! These teams have similar records, but are playing very differently, with the Yankees playing well, while the Mariners are on a losing streak coming into this series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Mariners prediction and pick. Yankees-Mariners Projected Starters Max […]

Soroka and Schwellenbach face off in Game 2 in Atlanta! The Nationals are spiraling into this series, while the Braves have struggled to find consistency all season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Braves prediction and pick. Nationals-Braves Projected Starters Michael Soroka vs. Spencer Schwellenbach Michael Soroka (0-2) with a 7.20 […]

Gray and Luzardo face off in Game 2 in Philadelphia! These are two of the MLB’s hottest teams, and both could use a big series win in this matchup. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Phillies prediction and pick. Cardinals-Phillies Projected Starters Sonny Gray vs. Jesus Luzardo Sonny Gray (4-1) with […]

On Tuesday, the Thunder host the Nuggets in Game 5, tied at 2-2! This series is one of the best remaining in the playoffs. The Thunder took back the momentum going home. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. The Nuggets shocked the Thunder in Game 1 […]

May and Burnes face off in Game 3 in Arizona! These two teams are playing similarly coming into this game, and both are playing solid baseball, but the Dodgers are playing even better. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Dodgers-Diamondbacks Projected Starters Dustin May vs. Corbin Burnes […]

Crochet and Ragans face off in Kansas City in Game 2! These teams are playing well in this series, but the more successful team has been the Royals. Game 1 in this series has not been completed yet. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Royals prediction and pick. Red Sox-Royals […]

Myers and Bradley face off in Game 2 in Tampa Bay! The Brewers have struggled to find much consistency this season, while the Rays have recently been on a downward spiral. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Brewers-Rays prediction and pick. Brewers-Rays Projected Starters Tobias Myers vs. Taj Bradley Tobias Myers […]

The Blue Jays travel to face the Mariners! These two teams are playing very differently, with the Blue Jays struggling, while the Mariners are playing well. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Mariners prediction and pick. Blue Jays-Mariners Projected Starters Kevin Gausman vs. Luis Castillo Kevin Gausman (2-3) with a […]

The Phillies travel to face the Guardians in a new series! Nola and Williams open this series, facing off with both teams playing very well coming into this series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Guardians prediction and pick. Phillies-Guardians Projected Starters Aaron Nola vs. Gavin Williams Aaron Nola (1-5) with […]

The Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies are headed in opposite directions with the Tigers red-hot while the Rockies have been awful all season. This finale is the second game of a doubleheader that was rescheduled. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Rockies prediction and pick. It is worth noting that not […]

On Friday, the Nuggets host the Thunder in Game 3, tied at 1-1! The Nuggets stole Game 1 in Oklahoma City, while the Thunder won Game 2 by 43 points. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Thunder-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Thunder were shocked in Game 1, but rallied for […]

Bassit and Soriano face off in the series finale! These two teams are struggling and need a win to try to rebound. The Angels also won the first game of this series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Angels prediction and pick. Blue Jays-Angels Projected Starters Chris Bassitt vs. Jose […]

Lodolo and Schwellenbach face off in the series finale in Atlanta! These two teams are playing very similarly this season, but the Reds are struggling while the Braves are playing well. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Braves prediction and pick. Reds-Braves Projected Starters Nick Lodolo vs. Spencer Schwellenbach Nick Lodolo […]

Martin and Bubic face off in Kansas City in the finale! The White Sox have been awful, while the Royals have been playing great baseball recently. The Royals won the first two in this series, and Game 3 did not start at the time of this series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series […]

Sanchez and Baz face off in Game 2 in Tampa Bay! The Phillies are playing better than the Rays, but both teams need to play more consistently. They have not played in Game 1 yet. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Rays prediction and pick. Phillies-Rays Projected Starters Cristopher Sanchez vs. […]