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With Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jacob deGrom both injured and projected to miss much of the remainder of the MLB season, the National League MVP race is wide open. It is possible that Tatis returns before the end of the season. If he gets over the 100 game mark he will most likely take home […]

The New York Knicks are in the midst of a void-filling offseason that should be enough for them to return to the NBA playoffs next season. Now they need a new dimension to their operation, and that comes from their 2019 first-round draft pick, RJ Barrett, making the jump to stardom. Barrett has gradually improved […]

NBA free agency is always a wild time and now it has finally come. The 2021 free agency period began on Monday, August 2, at 6 p.m. ET. This post is our 2021 NBA Free Agency Tracker, allowing us to easily provide readers with up-t0-the-minute information on all league happenings. Nonetheless, let’s get to the […]

New Orleans Saints’ very own Michael Thomas was once considered one of the best wide receivers to play in the NFL. His sticky hands allow him to beat any defender. His strength is something to be reckoned with. Most of all, he is a short route running master. Known as “slant boy” to many, he […]

Like everyone expected, there was a superstar point guard that was dealt in a blockbuster trade this offseason. But what most people didn’t expect was that it would be Russell Westbrook. The first player Los Angeles Lakers fans were photoshopping into purple & gold right after their playoff exit was Portland Trail Blazers star Damian […]

The Buffalo Bills had one of the best offenses in the league last year and that expanded into fantasy football. Stefon Diggs slept on heading into fantasy drafts prior to the start of the 2020 NFL Season. However, after his impressive campaign with Josh Allen under center, expectations are high for Stefon Diggs’ fantasy football […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made valiant run in the 2021 NBA playoffs, where they made the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. Despite putting together their most successful campaign, L.A.’s outlook for the foreseeable future is still very much up in the air. To start, they have yet to re-sign Kawhi […]

A look at the final results of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s 2020 season reveals a disappointing campaign – maybe even evidence of a step lost due to the heavy volume he’s carried since the start of his career. Zeke missed only one start, yet still failed to reach 1,000 rushing and make the […]

A lot of teams were interested in signing or trading for Lonzo Ball in the NBA offseason, but only the Bulls closed the deal. We saw how he dramatically resurrected his career with the New Orleans Pelicans. He has shown versatility, confidence, determination, and some serious improvement every year. He averaged 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, […]

The Detroit Pistons entered the 2021 NBA draft knowing they have been cellar dwellers the past two seasons, finishing with 20 wins in each of the past two years. While their stable of young talent has grown, the team hadn’t truly drafted that blue-chip, top-tier draft prospect so far in the team’s rebuild. However, after […]

It’s Day 4 of 2021 NBA Free Agency, one day before deals can officially be signed, and the Los Angeles Lakers have three roster spots to fill, if they want (they can leave up to two open for buyouts, and will have two two-way spots — Joel Ayayi and Austin Reaves — that don’t count […]

Green Bay Packers‘ wide receiver Davante Adams had a monster season in 2020, as, despite missing 2 full games, he paced all receivers in touchdowns and was top 5 in receiving yards, en route to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl selection and first All-Pro First Team selection. And, with future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers back […]

LaMarcus Aldridge is contemplating a return to the NBA after retiring suddenly this past April, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: After medical consultation, seven-time All-Star F LaMarcus Aldridge is seriously considering a return to the NBA this season. Aldridge retired with Brooklyn in mid-April with heart concerns, but is exploring the possibility of […]

The Houston Rockets are in full rebuild mode after trading away James Harden in January. The 2020/21 season was a massive disappointment for the team, but they banked on getting numerous picks in the 2021 NBA Draft. That’s exactly what they did. The Rockets had three selections: No. 2, No. 23, and No. 24. Houston […]

Only time will tell what Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony will offer the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2021-22 NBA season, in terms of basketball production. Hopefully, though, the two future Hall of Famers will bring back their quirky tip-off ritual from their one season as teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017-18. @russellwestbrooksburner0 […]

The San Antonio Spurs had two picks in the 2021 NBA Draft and they selected Joshua Primo of Alabama and Joe Wieskamp of Iowa. In response to that, in this post we’ll be doing a San Antonio Spurs 2021 NBA Draft grades post. While most basketball fans have never heard of their names until they […]

On the first day of NBA free agency, point guard Lonzo Ball sent shockwaves across the league when he signed with the Chicago Bulls on a four-year, $85 million deal. The Bulls have youngster Coby White but clearly is not the true franchise point guard they need. White is more of a combo guard who […]

Derrick “King” Henry, fresh off of an incredible season that saw him amass over 2,000 rushing yards en route to winning Offensive Player of the Year honors, looks to exact his vengeance on opposing NFL defenses, there’s no reason to believe he’s slowing down. Despite his low involvement in the passing game, the Tennessee Titans’ […]

The LA Clippers came into free agency with a few things to check off their list: Re-sign Kawhi Leonard, Nicolas Batum, and Reggie Jackson while getting Serge Ibaka to opt in. Through three days, however, they’ve only gotten one of those things done. The team was reportedly interested in free agent star DeMar DeRozan, and […]

The Houston Astros look for the sweep on Wednesday night as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the final game in a two-game set. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Astros-Dodgers prediction and pick. Los Angeles currently stands at 64-44 and is 33-19 at home. If you put […]

The Wayward Realms is an upcoming single-player “Grand RPG” game coming from OnceLost Games. This studio is led by former The Elder Scrolls developers and video game industry veterans Ted Peterson and Julian LeFay. Only revealed a few days ago, not a lot of people have heard about this game yet. If you’re one of the few who have […]

Team USA finally looked like its old self after blasting Iran and Czech Republic in the Tokyo Olympics. For the first time in their campaign so far, the team pulled off a convincing victories. However, it is worth noting that these nations are hardly medal contenders. And for sure, Team USA still has a lot […]

It’s official: the Los Angeles Lakers will look very different in 2021-22. Following an uncreative Monday — which included signing four former Lakers age 32 or older and letting Alex Caruso walk for luxury tax reasons — Rob Pelinka rebounded like Prime Dwight Howard. The Lakers infused the roster with much-needed youth, more perimeter firepower, and […]

Now that the New York Yankees have acquired Joey Gallo, the left-handed power hitter they’ve been trying to get into their lineup for so long, one has to assume they’ll be looking to lock him up to a long-term contract as early as this offseason. And it’s not inconceivable to envision the Yankees re-signing Anthony […]

Though Lonzo Ball’s signing with the Chicago Bulls was well-received, there are still a number of basketball fanatics who are still at odds if the team made the right choice. As for one, some (especially those who have not paid attention) are still concerned about Ball’s offensive game. Meanwhile, those who are aware of Ball’s development […]

The Los Angeles Lakers started their free agency off just fine. After nearly two hours of silence, L.A. agreed to terms with three former Lakers, Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, and Wayne Ellington, in a span of minutes. However, the tide shifted about half an hour later, when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Alex Caruso will sign […]

The trash cans will be ringing in Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night as the Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in front of a full stadium for the first time since the 2017 World Series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Astros-Dodgers prediction and pick. Los Angeles currently stands […]

Alex Caruso has signed a four-year, $37 million contract with the Chicago Bulls. This sent shockwaves to the Los Angeles Lakers fans who thought the guard was going nowhere. After all, Caruso was an intrinsic part of the Purple and Gold’s 2020 title run. Now, Caruso is set to don the Bulls jersey and join […]

Former Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jimmy Butler has finally found his long-term NBA home with the Miami Heat. According to multiple reports from throughout the day on Monday, not only is Butler expected to sign a four-year contract extension with the Heat, but Miami will reportedly be ponying up the […]

Having dealt with doubters all throughout his collegiate and professional playing careers, quarterback Lamar Jackson has taken the NFL by storm, running all over the field and earning a League MVP award in the process. Even with the Baltimore Ravens struggling to find postseason success, and with Jackson being continuously compared to other QBs in […]

When NBA free agency opens up, the Los Angeles Lakers will have big decisions to make, and not a lot of time or money to make them. The Lakers have to accelerate their timeline, with LeBron James entering his age-38 season and coming off a concerning, injury-plagued 2020-21 season. The Lakers got the ball rolling […]

The San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks begin a four game series in the desert on Monday night as the Giants attempt to defend their spot atop the NL West.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Giants – Diamondbacks prediction and pick. San Francisco currently stands at 66-39 and is 31-22 […]

With the 2021 NBA free agency set to begin, where do the Memphis Grizzlies — this young and voracious group — stand to go with their needs? Already some dreamy options — San Antonio star veteran DeMar DeRozan and Los Angeles Clippers Swiss Army knife Nic Batum — have apparently expressed opinions to go elsewhere. […]

NBA free agency begins Monday — four days after the 2021 NBA Draft, 13 days after the NBA Finals, one day before Summer League tips off, and while dozens of players compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Other than that, not much is happening during this so-called “offseason.” The Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of work […]

Though the Toronto Raptors failed to make the playoffs this past season, you cannot really call them a bottom-feeding team nor an organization that’s about to press the reset button. Lest we forget, they still have the likes of Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and OG Anunoby in the fold. This team is credible enough to […]

Now with the Chicago Bulls after an insane NBA free agency deal, Lonzo Ball is one of the more polarizing names in the NBA and that’s mainly because of the family he comes from. The Ball’s have been in the public spotlight for many years thanks to Lavar Ball, who is outspoken as ever. The […]

After 22 consecutive seasons of playoff basketball for the San Antonio Spurs, they now have missed the postseason in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history. The Spurs need to evaluate who they sign in free agency to address the issues that have been derailing them. San Antonio clearly lacked shooting from behind […]

The Miami Heat have a lot of crucial decisions to make over the next week, one of them deciding whether to re-sign guard Kendrick Nunn. With Nunn and Duncan Robinson being restricted free agents and the team being on the hunt for a permanent point guard solution, it’s reasonable to think a core piece of […]

Among all the teams that missed the playoffs last season, one could argue that the New Orleans Pelicans will be under the most pressure over the upcoming 2021 NBA free agency period. The Pelicans ran out one of the more promising offensive units in all of basketball last season, with stars Zion Williamson (27.0 points […]