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The Denver Broncos just knew they had the QB to lead them back to the playoffs when they signed Case Keenum during the offseason. I mean, could you blame them? Keenum led the Minnesota Vikings to a 13-3 record and a berth in the NFC Championship Game the season before. All that was missing for […]

The Golden State Warriors, specifically Steve Kerr, understand that everything must come to an end at some point. According to much speculation, the Warriors coach knows his team’s run has a year or so left. The Warriors have been able to hold it off thanks to Kevin Durant taking less money, but will Klay Thompson […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2018 NFL season with strong chances of winning title No. 7. The offense was set to put up league-leading numbers with Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, and Le’Veon Bell. The defense, while the weakest link was being asked to do just enough to hold teams at bay. However, the game is not […]

The NBA is geared toward superteams rather than building from the ground up. While many will put the blame on the Golden State Warriors, the truth is, they achieved greatness the hard way, except Kevin Durant. It’s easy to look at their roster and see Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Durant, Draymond Green, and now DeMarcus Cousins and […]

In the early stages of the 2018-19 NBA season, we can look at a few teams and honestly say, “I didn’t see that coming.” One of those teams is the Sacramento Kings. Another one that’s been mentioned as a surprise is the Los Angeles Lakers. While I can give the Lakers a slight nod, it’s the Kings who standout […]

When the 2018-19 NBA season started, Derrick Rose was an afterthought. The offseason talk around the water cooler was focused on LeBron James, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, and DeMarcus Cousins. It’s funny how a few months changes things. LeBron has fit it nicely with the Los Angeles Lakers, George decided to stay on with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals and that’s still the case even with the early season struggles. A team that features Kyrie Irving, Al Horford, Jayson Tatum, and Gordon Hayward should be sitting atop the standings. However, something is not quite clicking. It’s time […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have welcomed LeBron James with open arms this season. But is the team good enough to make a long run in the playoffs? Yes, but a championship is not in the cards. The reason for that is, Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka made the wrong call by letting Julius Randle walk […]

The 2018-19 NBA season is not at its halfway point and the main focus for at least two teams has been the 2019 NBA Draft. The reason for this is one player, Zion Williamson. While teams are struggling, fans of the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns want their respective teams to tank in order to […]

Never count out a champion. The Philadelphia Eagles are still in playoff contention after their win against the Washington Redskins on Monday night. Despite their up and down season, there’s still hope for the 2017-18 self-proclaimed underdogs. As the season started, the Eagles were surrounded by doubt. How long would Carson Wentz be out? Could Jay Ajayi handle […]

What Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka have done to the Los Angeles Lakers since moving into the front office has been tremendous. They’ve added LeBron James, Rajon Rondo, Tyson Chandler, Lance Stephenson, and Kyle Kuzma. However, their one mistake may have been trading D’Angelo Russell to draft Lonzo Ball. Now, L.A. fans will argue that Russell […]

The New York Giants must know it but won’t fully admit that the Eli Manning era is over. What’s weird is that former head coach Ben McAdoo saw the writing on the wall last season. McAdoo made a gutsy call to bench Manning and fans of the Giants went bonkers. However, as the Giants have struggled […]

Trying to figure out the Charlotte Hornets will drive any fan crazy. Are they built for the Eastern Conference Playoffs or a high pick in the 2019 NBA Draft? Will they keep their core together or look to rebuild? One thing is for certain; it all starts and ends with All-Star point guard Kemba Walker. […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the best teams in the NBA early on in the 2018-19 season. But there are cracks in the armor starting to show. While the Raptors haven’t had any trouble scoring the ball, it’s their defense where the issues rest. Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard have been marvelous, but what has happened to Jonas […]

If you let everyone from the outside looking in tell it, the Philadelphia Eagles are suffering from a Super Bowl Hangover. What else can explain how a team finished the 2017-18 NFL season with a 13-3 record then proceded to beat the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs before beating the New England Patriots […]