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In the heat of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s basketball squad, led by Head Coach Steve Kerr, has drawn considerable attention and controversy following a dramatic semi-final match against Serbia. The game, which featured a stunning 17-point comeback led by star players Stephen Curry and LeBron James, ended in a nail-biting 95-91 victory for […]

The New England Patriots’ preseason-opening win over the Carolina Panthers wasn’t the greatest showing of football as the third- and fourth-stringers played the majority of the game. However, there are some players who helped their case to make the 53-man roster following the 17-3 victory. Let’s take a look at four players who helped their […]

The Houston Astros are on the road to take on the Boston Red Sox Friday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Red Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Astros-Red Sox Projected Starters  Ronel Blanco vs. Tanner Houck Ronel Blanco (9-6) with […]

The Miami Marlins host the San Diego Padres for a National League showdown on Friday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Marlins prediction and pick. Padres-Marlins Projected Starters  Martin Perez vs. Edward Cabrera Martin Perez (2-5) with a 4.96 ERA, 70 strikeouts, 1.57 WHIP in 89.0 innings. This will be […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent every day this season in first place in the National League West. The addition of Shohei Ohtani has proven to be the perfect fit, as he is marching towards a third career Most Valuable Player award. They opened up a nine-game lead in the National League West in mid-June, […]

The Arizona Cardinals may have struck gold by selecting Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Head Coach Jonathan Gannon recently shared insights that hint at Harrison’s unexpected qualities, which could see him become an essential figure in the Cardinals’ offense. Marvin Harrison Jr. shines early in Arizona Cardinals […]

New York Liberty franchise star Sabrina Ionescu made history with one of the most popular basketball sneakers ever with the introduction of her Nike Sabrina 1. Transcending both the men’s and women’s games, her “purely basketball” sneakers became a hit for players of every level from all over the world. Shortly after, Nike and Ionescu […]

By now, sneakerheads must be fully aware of Nike’s rumored plans to bring back most of their previous sneaker models, and we’ve been seeing the brand follow suit with retro releases of shoes like the Nike KD 4, old LeBron James silhouettes, and even classic Foamposites from the early 2000’s. Now, Nike will expand their […]

The New York Rangers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite their great season, the Rangers have holes on their roster that remain after their off-season moves. They tried to trade captain Jacob Trouba but he used his no-trade clause to remain in New York. Kaapo […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays will have an intriguing pitching matchup on Friday night, as Orioles starter Zach Eflin will take on his former team after they traded him at the deadline. The Orioles are in a battle with the New York Yankees for first in the American League East, and the Rays […]

The two teams might be sliding down the standings in their respective leagues, but that doesn’t diminish the importance of the Crosstown series. The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox will go to battle for their fellow North and Southsiders, and the fans will duke it out to see who has the better team in […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Pirates-Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers just lost their big showdown series with the Philadelphia Phillies. They have watched their lead in the National League West dwindle to 2.5 games over the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Giants prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Tigers-Giants. The San Francisco Giants needed to get on a roll to give themselves a realistic chance of getting a National League wild card spot. They were several games under .500 not that long ago, and […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Mariners prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mets-Mariners. The New York Mets briefly passed the Atlanta Braves in the standings after the All-Star break. Then they dropped a few games while the Braves briefly regained their footing. The National League wild card race […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Phillies-Diamondbacks. The Philadelphia Phillies lost six games in a row last week. They went through a very rough patch. Every team goes through at least one of them in a season. It seems that the Phillies […]

The Utah Hockey Club is set to start its first season with some key offseason acquisitions. Mikhail Sergachev and John Marino will stabilize a young defensive core and set the team up nicely for their first season. Before their sudden departure, the Arizona Coyotes compiled a solid group of young players who can now become […]

The New York Islanders are heading into their first full season with head coach Patrick Roy. The offseason additions of Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov should add more goals to the Islanders’ attack. Ilya Sorokin leads the Islanders’ goaltending, which should be one of the best units in the league. Last year, those groups struggled […]

The Boston Celtics will have plenty of representation in the gold medal match of the 2024 Summer Olympics, but it won’t just be from Team USA. France features forward Guerschon Yabusele, who was selected by the C’s in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft. Although Yabusele never made much of a name for himself […]

NBA Champion, Boston Celtic, and Team USA member Jayson Tatum is having an offseason to remember as he tries to earn the United States their fifth-consecutive gold medal at the Olympics. It seems to also be a big upcoming year for him and Jordan Brand as Tatum was recently spotted rocking an all-new signature sneaker […]

North Carolina Central University has released a statement regarding the death of student-athlete Terrence Howard. Howard sadly passed away at the age of 19 on August 1st after being involved in a tragic car accident. According to Terrance Howard’s family, he was struck by a passing car after being involved in a minor crash during […]

The Charlotte Hornets’ five preseason games have been revealed in October. Meaning that we’re about two months away from seeing this young team take the floor. After adding a couple of new pieces through the draft and offseason transactions, there is more optimism with the new regime in the front office and coaching staff. Jeff […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, the basketball tournament has showcased nothing short of exceptional talent and thrilling competition. Leading the charge are LeBron James of Team USA and Nikola Jokic of Serbia, who have positioned themselves at the top of the final FIBA MVP ladder. Their upcoming clash in the semi-finals is not just […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the desert to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday night. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out a Phillies-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Phillies-Diamondbacks Projected Starters  Kolby Allard vs. Jordan Montgomery Kolby Allard (0-0) with a 4.50 […]

The Tampa Bay Rays wrap up a three-game series with a the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rays-Cardinals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rays-Cardinals Projected Starters  Shane Baz vs. Kyle Gibson Shane Baz […]

The Baltimore Orioles are north of the border to take on the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Blue Jays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Orioles-Blue Jays Projected Starters  Dean Kremer vs. Kevin Gausman Dean Kremer (4-8) […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets splashed the cash in NHL Free Agency. The Blue Jackets spent big on Sean Monahan, signing the former Winnipeg Jets center to a five-year contract. They hope that the added veteran talent can help them make some strides this upcoming season. It wasn’t too long ago that the Blue Jackets competed […]

The Detroit Red Wings had an active NHL Free Agency period. Detroit didn’t spend freely as they did during the summers of 2022 and 2023. But they still made some intriguing moves meant to give them a chance to win this upcoming season. Patrick Kane is back in town after a successful 47-point stint in […]

The Minnesota Wild could not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. They struggled out of the gate, resulting in the firing of Dean Evason as head coach. After that move, John Hynes took over behind the bench. However, he could not steer the Wild into the postseason. The Wild have been strapped against the […]

Washington Wizards small forward Bilal Coulibaly is considered one of the franchise’s building blocks, an essential ingredient to the long-struggling organization’s rebuild. However, the 20-year-old’s nondescript 2024 Paris Olympics campaign with Team France doesn’t add inspiration to his profile. Outside of Coulibaly’s 11-point outing in France’s exhibition loss to Germany on July 8, he’s made […]

USA and Serbia will face off for the second time in the Olympics, with the Americans taking a 110-84 victory in the group stage. The Americans were lights out from the field, shooting 62.3% from the floor and 56.3% from three. Lebron James led the way for the USA, recording 21 points, seven rebounds, and […]

Although the Olympics are still on-going, WNBA players have already begun returning to their home markets in anticipation of the 2024 season resuming. The Los Angles Sparks will pick up the 2024 WNBA season on Aug. 15 at home against the New York Liberty. Currently, the Sparks hold a record of 6-18. That puts them […]

The Seattle Kraken hoped to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024 after the Kraken made the playoffs the year prior. Seattle made the playoffs thanks to their incredible depth. One would be hard-pressed to find a deeper team in the NHL than the Kraken ahead of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they could […]

Kansas City Chiefs’ franchise quarterback Patrick Mahomes is no stranger to styling on the football field with his signature headband and gravity-defying throws on the run. However, not many will see first-hand the work he puts in on a daily basis in the training room and in practice. In a collaboration that perfectly harmonizes with […]

The anticipation surrounding the upcoming Noche UFC event is palpable, and UFC President Dana White has set high expectations for its financial success. According to White, the event, scheduled to take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas, is expected to generate a staggering $27 million in gate revenue reported by Responsible Gambling. Noche UFC […]

The Indianapolis Colts training camp is deep into the warm August days, and it’s not coming up all roses. Some high-expectation players are struggling to separate from the rest of the pack. NFL training camps are a daily grind where players must show and prove consistently over weeks. Superstars aren’t born overnight. In recent news, […]

The controversial NFL kicker Harrison Butker — labeled as sexist and homophobic by many after his infamous Benedictine College commencement speech over the summer — defiantly declared at Chiefs training camp on Wednesday that he planned to “stand behind what it is I’m saying” regarding his values and beliefs. This couldn’t help but bring to […]

Team USA’s formidable run at the 2024 Paris Olympics has captured the world’s attention as they effortlessly secured a spot in the semi-finals. Their recent victory over Brazil, ending in a staggering 122-87, underscored their dominance, propelling them into a highly anticipated match against Serbia led by Nikola Jokic. Amidst the fanfare, Kevin Durant etched […]

The Green Bay Packers will head into their NFL preseason opener without first-round draft pick Jordan Morgan, who is sidelined with a shoulder injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur announced during a press conference on Wednesday that the offensive lineman will not play in Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Morgan, who was a standout left […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics progress, the events have been a spectacle of fierce competition and groundbreaking achievements. Among these, Team USA’s basketball team continues to stand out with their unmatched prowess and unbeaten streak. Their command over the court was vividly demonstrated in the quarter-finals this Tuesday against Brazil, where they clinched a resounding […]