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There are plenty of Brooklyn Nets problems that need fixing early in the 2022-23 NBA season. This Nets season, the defense hasn’t been great, the 3-point shooting is subpar, and the rebounding has been absolutely atrocious. Those are all early-season Nets problems that Ime Udoka (or whoever the next Nets coach is) needs to fix […]

Heading into the 2022 Kansas City Chiefs NFL season, we all knew about Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce and the improved defense. The biggest question mark, though, was, how will the team replace Tyreek Hill? The wide receiver the Chiefs traded in the offseason was an explosive playmaker and Mahomes’ go-to wideout for the last […]

Coming into the 2022 Buffalo Bills season, everyone knew the team would be good. They knew about the greatness of Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Von Miller, Jordan Poyer, and the potential of Gabriel Davis and Gregory Rousseau. And things like Ken Dorsey’s play-calling, Devin Singletary’s running, Isaiah McKenzie in the slot, and the rookie cornerbacks […]

On Monday, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay fired head coach Frank Reich after starting the 2022 season 3-5-1. The second-generation owners then socked the NFL world by installing franchise legend (with no coaching experience) Jeff Saturday as interim head coach. Now, the question becomes, is Irsay done cleaning house? Or is Colts general manager Chris […]

After dramatically missing the playoffs with a Week 18 loss to the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars to end the 2021 season and starting the 2022 season with a dreadful 3-5-1 record, owner Jim Irsay of the Indianapolis Colts fired head coach Frank Reich. The former Buffalo Bills backup quarterback went 40-33-1 in his four-plus seasons in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders dropped to 2-6 on the season with a Week 9 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Raiders-Jaguars game looked like it could be a win for the visiting team as the Raiders jumped out to an early 20-7 lead. However, the Jags got a field goal before the half and outscored […]

The Buffalo Bills came into their game against the New York Jets cruising. Fresh off a bye and a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs before that, the Bills have all the pieces in place to dominate the division-rival Jets. However, the downstate rivals didn’t get the memo in the Bills Week 9 contest. The […]

As we enter the final month of the 2023 college football season, there is a lot on the line. Teams are competing for playoff spots and bowl games while players fight for the Heisman Trophy and other post-season awards. The last month of the season is also huge for 2023 NFL draft prospects. It is […]

In the Arizona Cardinals Week 9 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, the home Cardinals are a desperate team. They are 3-5, two games behind the Seahawks in the NFC West, with a head-to-head loss to their rival in Week 6. Ahead of this crucial Cardinals-Seahawks game, here are a few bold Cardinals Week 9 predictions. […]

There’s a famous meme from the TV show Community that shows Donald Glover returning to an apartment with pizza in hand, and everything is on fire. That’s the equivalent of Kevin Durant walking into the Brooklyn Nets facilities these days. After an offseason Kevin Durant trade request, followed by the star rescinding his demand after […]

The Kevin Durant trade request dominated NBA news this offseason. However, Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai was able to talk Durant down, keep him on the team, and do it without having to trade Kyrie Irving or Ben Simmons or having to fire Steve Nash and Sean Marks. All seemed well at the Barclays Center […]

The Green Bay Packers Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills marks the team’s fourth consecutive loss on the season, dropping Aaron Rodgers and company to 3-5 on the year. There is no shame in losing to the Bills, possibly the best team in the NFL right now, but the Packers had their chances, and […]

Let’s start by saying that the New York Giants Week 8 loss to the Seattle Seahawks does nothing to negate the fact that the G-Men are having an excellent season. In fact, this type of late loss at the end of a tight game was just about the best most Giants fans hoped for before […]

The Dallas Cowboys Week 8 matchup against the Chicago Bears was a dangerous one. The Bears seemed to have found a winning formula against the New England Patriots in Week 7 and were going to give the Dallas D a test with their ground game. However, the Cowboys jumped out quickly on the Bears, and […]

The 2022 NFL trade deadline is rapidly approaching on November 1, and with several trades already completed, it is shaping up to be one of the busiest deadline days ever. Like all trade deadlines in sports, some teams will be buyers leading up to the day, and others will be sellers. At 3-3, you’d think […]

The Brooklyn Nets have started the season 1-4, and it’s not too early to declare that the Ben Simmons experiment isn’t working. Simmons is playing 31 minutes and averaging 5.6 points, 6.8 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game. He’s also not providing the defensive punch the Nets were hoping for. The team still ranks in […]

After a summer of discontent from Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the 2022-23 Nets season started with the two stars, Ben Simmons and coach Steve Nash all still in place. However, the season hasn’t started well. The team is 1-4 through five games, and while that’s not enough of a sample size […]

The 2022 NFL trade deadline is still five days away, but the deals are coming in fast and furious. The latest player swap of note is the Kadarius Toney trade that sends the former New York Giants’ talented (but oft-injured) second-year wider receiver to the Kansas City Chiefs. In return, the Giants get conditional third- […]

The New York Knicks record is 3-1 after four games, and offseason acquisition Jalen Brunson is a big reason why. Heading into the 2022-23 Knicks season, the team passed on signing most free agents and didn’t win the bidding war for Donovan Mitchell. The team’s big move was a Jalen Brunson contract for four years […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2022-23 NBA season 0-4. The franchise seems to be in shambles, and there doesn’t seem to be many players on the current roster who can fix it. One of (if not) the biggest problems for LA is the team’s 3-point shooting. Through four games, the team is shooting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the premier franchise in the NBA. With 17 championships in the trophy case, dating back to the BAA Minneapolis Lakers days, only the Boston Celtics can rival the Lakers’ historical achievements. The 2022-23 Lakers, though, might be the worst team in the league right now. The Lakers’ record is 0-4, […]

As the 2022 NFL trade deadline approaches on November 1, some teams are buyers, and some teams are sellers. What should the Las Vegas Raiders trade deadline plans be? At 2-4 on the season, the Raiders trades should (and have already started to be) of the selling variety. There are some good trade candidates on […]

The 2022 NFL trade deadline on November 1 is rapidly approaching. With that, there are some teams that are buyers and some that are sellers. The Green Bay Packers, even at 3-4 on the season, absolutely have to fall into the “buyers” category. There are still 10 games left in the regular season and the […]

In “what else is new?” news, the Los Angeles Lakers still desperately want to make a Russell Westbrook trade. Heading into the season, Lakers fans, the media, and the team itself all thought the former NBA MVP was cooked, and they were all absolutely right. Westbrook is no longer a shadow of his former self […]

With a Week 7 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Houston Texans dropped to 1-4-1 on the season. Not that the team had playoff hopes going into the game, but with just over a week to go before the NFL trade deadline on November 1, the Texans need to start thinking about making some […]

The Commanders Week 7 win vs. the Green Bay Packers was a huge W that allows the NFC East team to stay in the NFC Wild Card race. Without starting quarterback Carson Wentz, backup Taylor Heinicke led a comeback against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to move the Commanders to 3-4 on the season. Heinicke […]

The Dallas Cowboys Week 7 win against Detroit Lions was most notable for featuring the return of Dak Prescott. The franchise quarterback hadn’t played since Week 1, and after a solid relief effort by Cooper Rush, some questioned if the backup game manager was better for the team than the returning star. In the Cowboys-Lions […]

The Seattle Seahawks Week 7 matchup vs. the Las Angeles Chargers is a chance for Pete Carroll’s crew to get on the right side of .500 for the first time since Week 1. The Seahawks-Chargers game won’t be easy for the road team in LA, but there is a good chance Seattle can come away […]

The New Orleans Saints had a big opportunity on Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals to beat a struggling NFC opponent and keep the team squarely in the thick of the NFC Wild Card and NFC South playoff races. Instead, Andy Dalton threw two pick-sixes to close out the second quarter, the Saints now find […]

The 2022 NFL trade deadline is still over a week away, but the blockbuster of the season just went down with the San Francisco 49ers trade for Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers got the All-Pro running back, and, in turn, the Carolina Panthers got 2023 second-, third-, and fourth-round picks and a 2024 fifth-round pick. The […]

The Los Angeles Clippers kick off the 2022-23 NBA season with an “away” game against their rival Los Angeles Lakers. This season starts with a lot of promise for the team, as Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and offseason addition John Wall begin in full health, and any Clippers predictions have to include a forecast of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders Week 7 matchup vs. the Houston Texans is a crucial game for the Silver and Black. At 1-4, this tilt against the 1-3-1 Texans could be the Raiders’ last chance to salvage their season. Ahead of this Raiders-Texans contest, we’ll some bold Raiders Week 7 predictions Despite sky-high expectations heading into […]

The Buffalo Bills stand at 5-1 heading into their bye week in Week 7. After beating the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in Week 6, the team has solidified itself as one of the best teams in the league and a true Super Bowl contender. The Bills roster is incredibly solid, but that doesn’t […]

As the NBA season gets underway, one of the last unsettled bit of business from the offseason is the pending Jae Crowder trade. The Phoenix Suns and the 10-year NBA veteran have mutually decided to part ways. The only thing left to do is to find the right trade partner. Rumors have Crowder being interested […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is here, which means it’s time to make our wagers on NBA over/under wins for the season. When looking at this season’s NBA odds, one of the most interesting bets is the New York Knicks over/under wins total. The team made some franchise-altering moves this offseason, like giving RJ Barrett a […]

After three straight 13-win seasons, the Green Bay Packers are just 2-4 heading into Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season. The biggest reason for this is that Aaron Rodgers’ offense is a mess. The back-to-back MVP quarterback hasn’t thrown for more than 255 yards in a game, and none of his wide receivers have […]

The 2022 NFL season is a season of “parity.” Translation: most NFL teams stink this season. There are only six out of 16 AFC teams over .500 heading into Week 7 and just four out of 16 in the NFC. With all these lackluster records a third of the way through the season, it’s time […]

The Green Bay Packers Week 6 loss to the New York Jets was just the latest misstep in what has already become a nightmare season for Aaron Rodgers and his team. There is plenty of blame to go around for the Packers players and coaches after the 24-10 loss at Lambeau Field. However, there are […]

The Buffalo Bills finally got their revenge for the infamous 13-seconds game against the Kansas City Chiefs in last season’s playoffs. In the Bills Week 6 game, the team traveled to Arrowhead Stadium and beat their AFC Rival 24-20 to get a leg up in the 2022 AFC home-field advantage race. There were plenty of […]