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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was once married to a former team cheerleader. Her name is Nikki Spoelstra. She once went by the name Niki Sapp before she tied the knot with the Miami shot-caller. Erik is preparing for his 17th season as head coach for the Heat and has not publicly revealed any […]

The New York Jets are 2-3 after five weeks and have fired head coach Robert Saleh. The Aaron Rodgers experiment has not been worth the wait, as they have scored the same amount of points through five games as last year. While the season is far from over, things do have to change quickly. They […]

Although 2023-24 was a rough season for the Washington Wizards, it provided then-rookie Bilal Coulibaly with vital experience at the top level, finishing with 8.4 points per game on 43.5% shooting with 4.1 boards and 1.7 assists across 63 contests. However, the 2023 seventh overall pick isn’t satisfied. Coulibaly wants to improve a key area […]

Chances are, if you’re Jewish and have ever questioned why you don’t go to school or work on Yom Kippur, you’ve been told the story of Sandy Koufax not pitching on the holiest of Jewish holidays during the 1965 World Series. Now, a new generation of Jews has an alternate, more controversial sports metaphor to […]

The New York Giants lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 17-7 on Sunday Night Football in Week 6. Their offense could not move the ball, getting shutout in the first half and only finishing one drive. The defense was spectacular, holding a high-flying Cincinnati offense to the second-fewest points of the season. Why are Daniel Jones, […]

The Brooklyn Nets made multiple dart throws on the free agent and trade markets this summer. Entering year one of a rebuild, general manager Sean Marks acquired several former top prospects looking for a fresh start. They don’t all have to hit; just one. While it’s very early, Ziaire Williams looks like Brooklyn’s best bet. […]

The San Diego Padres lost the NLDS in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a great second half, they could not close out the final win to send their rivals packing. The excellent season was wasted before the NLCS once again. Despite the 93 wins and Wild Card Series victory, improvements need to […]

The New York Liberty take on the Minnesota Lynx. Check out our WNBA Finals odds series for our Liberty-Lynx prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Liberty Lynx. The New York Liberty weren’t technically playing an elimination game on Sunday in Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Finals, but for all intents and […]

Preseason is underway for NBA teams. Stars are shaking off the summertime rust. Coaches are in the latter stages of roster evaluation. And of course, role players are doing their best to show out and earn rotation spots. It’s definitely a period of excitement for basketball fans, considering how close the actual season is. For […]

The Calgary Flames have dropped the puck on the 2024-25 season. So far, Calgary has had some early success. The Flames have won each of their first three games of the year. Furthermore, Calgary has scored four or more goals in each of these wins. This includes the first two games in which the team […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have begun their 2024-25 season like the rest of the league. And so far, it’s been a mixed bag. The Blackhawks lost to the Utah Hockey Club in their season opener. They followed this up with an overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets in their second game. But the Blackhawks did pick […]

The Detroit Tigers lost Game 5 of the ALDS to the Cleveland Guardians, ending their magical season. While this was an unexpected run into the playoffs, it was still a disappointing ending for Detroit. The players who are most to blame were all great regular-season players who did not rise to the postseason occasion. Why […]

The Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees begin the American League Championship Series on Monday. The Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers in five games in the ALDS to force the matchup. While they are heavy underdogs in this series, Cleveland can make the World Series for the second time in eight years. Ahead of Game […]

The Detroit Tigers carried a magical September into October but fell short in Game 5 of the ALDS to the Guardians. This was an unexpected run but the team must capitalize on their new championship window. What offseason moves should the Tigers make to contend for the American League Central next year? Tarik Skubal was […]

The Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees square off as the final two teams standing in the American League! Check out our ALCS odds series as we hand out a Guardians-Yankees prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Guardians-Yankees Game 1 Projected Starters  Alex Cobb vs. Carlos Rodon […]

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-3, 1-1 CUSA) hit the road to take on the New Mexico State Aggies (1-5, 0-3 CUSA)Tuesday night. Below we will continue our college football odds series with a Louisiana Tech-New Mexico State prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.   Here are the […]

The National League Championship Series features the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time since 1988. Each team won contentious NLDS sets against big rivals to reach this set. With the first game coming up, we’ll be making our NLCS bold predictions. The Dodgers won a pitcher’s duel in Game […]

The Seattle Mariners made the playoffs for the first time in 21 years back in 2022. They hoped that was the beginning of a run of regular-season success. Instead, they have missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons and fired their manager Scott Servais. The team must change this off-season, including trading George Kirby and chasing […]

The Kennesaw State Owls (0-5, 0-1 CUSA) visit the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (1-5, 0-2 CUSA) Tuesday night. Below we will continue our college football odds series with a Kennesaw State-MTSU prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.   Here are the Kennesaw State-MTSU College Football odds, […]

The Troy Trojans (1-5, 0-2 Sun Belt) take on the South Alabama Jaguars (2-4, 1-1 Sun Belt) for some Tuesday night Sun Belt action! It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Troy-South Alabama prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.   Here are […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has always been quick to sing the praises of the legendary hoopers who came before him and inspired his game. During a recent Uninterrupted Interview that featured James, rapper Drake, and NBA Champ Chris Bosh, the trio discussed the impact of the one and only Vince Carter. Back in […]

The Conor McGregor saga received a new chapter on Saturday as the UFC legend hinted at his long-awaited return to the octagon. McGregor hasn’t fought since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 back in 2021 and he notably withdrew from his anticipated bout against Michael Chandler. However, the superstar has held true to […]

The Nashville Predators have their sights set on the playoffs in 2025. This has certainly not changed despite the Predators dropping their season opener to the Dallas Stars on Thursday. Nashville made massive moves in NHL Free Agency over the summer. And as a result, the expectations around this team are higher than in years […]

In a clash that will be etched in boxing lore, Artur Beterbiev emerged victorious against Dmitry Bivol in a thrilling majority decision to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world. This epic encounter, which took place on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia as part of Riyadh Season, lived up to its billing as […]

The Ducks and the Golden Knights meet in Las Vegas! The Knights have started red-hot this season while. We continue our NHL odds series with a Ducks-Golden Knights prediction and pick. The Ducks were one of the worst teams in the NHL last season. Their struggles were across the board with their offense and defense. […]

Steve Kerr’s wife is Margot Kerr. Steve is a former NBA player and the head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Steve is a nine-time NBA champion, winning five as a player and four as a coach. He was a part of two of the greatest dynasties in league history, the 1990s Chicago Bulls as […]

The Wild and the Jets meet in Winnipeg! The Knights have started red-hot this season while. We continue our NHL odds series with a Wild-Jets prediction and pick. The Wild were inconsistent last season, and their consistency issues were a big reason they missed the playoffs. Kirill Kaprizov was their key last year and should […]

The status of UFC legend Conor McGregor and his next fight is still up in the air considering his most recent withdrawal from the anticipated bout against Michael Chandler. Occupied with a number of other businesses and side ventures, fans have no idea when they will see “The Notorious” step foot inside an octagon again. […]

The Blue Jackets and the Avalanche meet in Colorado for each team’s second game of the season! Each team is coming off a loss to start the season, with the Wild beating the Blue Jackets and the Golden Knights beating the Avalanche. We continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Avalanche prediction and pick. […]

Things haven’t gone the Sacramento Kings’ way these past few days. After opening their preseason with a homecourt loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Kings went on the road and suffered another defeat to the Bay Area squad on Friday. It all leaves a bad taste in the mouths of Sacramento fans, considering all […]

The Montreal Canadiens have a slight issue, as their most fatal flaw is difficult to fix for the 2024-25 season. The Canadiens had the most man games missed due to injury in 2022-23, and the 12th most in 2023-24. Montreal’s issue in 2023-24 was their injuries happened to integral players and is already happening this […]

The Colorado Avalanche’s fatal flaw in 2024-25 is the same as last season. Alexandar Georgiev miraculously outlasted Connor Hellebuyck in the first round of the 2024 postseason but fell short of the Dallas Stars in the next round. Georgiev’s numbers weren’t miraculous in the postseason, but he benefited from Hellebuyck being even worse. The victory […]

The Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks have the potential to become an intriguing rivalry with their young rosters. Both teams will enter their primes concurrently, and the league’s playoff format offers a chance to face off more often in the postseason. The Ducks and Sharks could become the Western Conference’s version of the Tampa […]

Looking at the Milwaukee Bucks’ roster, the team will be entering another season with mostly the same core group. Some notable free agents were acquired in the offseason, but all in all, plenty of familiar faces still make up Giannis Antetokounmpo’s supporting cast. Besides the integration of the newcomers, the Bucks are certainly hoping that […]

Sheryl Swoopes kept it real about her pregnancy prior to the 1997 season on the latest edition of the Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes podcast, produced by iHeartPodcasts as a part of the company’s new Women’s Sports Audio Network. After a decorated career in college basketball and for the USA Women’s Basketball Team, Swoopes […]

The Philadelphia Flyers had a late start to their season with the first game coming on Friday night. They’ll continue their Western Canadian road trip with a battle against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. The Flyers are getting one of their toughest trips out of the way early, while the Flames hope to build […]

The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers are searching for their first wins in this matchup on Hockey Night in Canada. The Blackhawks blew a lead on Friday night to go 0-2, while the Oilers lost their only game by a blowout. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blackhawks-Oilers prediction and pick. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes had their season opener postponed due to Hurricane Milton. Carolina finally dropped the puck on Friday night for a contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Hurricanes are looking to make the playoffs in 2024. And this season-opening game is their first step toward achieving that goal. History shines favorably on Carolina’s […]

The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2024-25 season as the defending Western Conference champions, but their campaign began far from ideal. On Wednesday at Rogers Place, the visiting Winnipeg Jets overwhelmed the Oilers from start to finish, chasing goaltender Stuart Skinner after scoring five goals on 13 shots in a 6-0 blowout. The lopsided loss immediately […]