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The Baltimore Orioles are in a strong position as the MLB trade deadline approaches, boasting one of the best records in baseball at 60-41. However, the Yankees are nipping at their heels, trailing by just 1.5 games. The American League East has been a hotly contested battle, with the Orioles and Yankees trading places atop […]

Despite Heisman-winning quarterback Caleb Williams returning, the USC Trojans football team took a step back last season. They went from an 11-2 season with a New Year’s Six bowl appearance to a disappointing 8-5 campaign. Though Williams and others from last year’s team are gone to the NFL, the Trojans should bounce back this year. […]

The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching and Jonathan India is rumored to be on the move from the Cincinnati Reds. In a recent report from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, India has been connected to the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. The move would be a significant addition for both teams, who have struggled […]

Sony has officially announced the launch of its highly anticipated Steam app for the PlayStation VR2, set to release on August 6, 2024. This app will allow PS VR2 owners to harness the extensive library of virtual reality games and applications available on Steam, enhancing their VR experience through improved accessibility and integration with PC […]

The gaming personality Herschel “Guy” Beahm IV, better known as Dr. Disrespect, has recently sparked intrigue among his followers with a subtle but notable update to his Twitter header image. This change comes in the wake of a prolonged absence from the public eye, following a permanent ban from the streaming platform Twitch in 2020. […]

Former South Carolina women’s basketball center Kamilla Cardoso started her professional career with high expectations. The Chicago Sky selected Cardoso with their third overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Cardoso had a slow start to the season due to an injury but has started gaining her footing with the team. Have her early-season efforts […]

Ben Simmons has drawn the ire of many NBA fans and media members over the years. While he seemingly once displayed the potential of a superstar, Simmons has struggled to stay on the court as a result of mental and physical troubles with the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. And one of Simmons’ most vocal […]

Kamala Harris’ husband is Doug Emhoff. Harris is the current vice president of the United States. President Joe Biden’s recent withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race has put Kamala at the front of the line to be the Democrat nominee for president in the 2024 election. Harris was born in Oakland, Calif. She has a […]

Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at their Grand Boulè in Indianapolis. Harris gave an electrifying speech, encouraging some 6,000 women to help her make history by voting for her in the upcoming election. Before withdrawing from the presidential election, President Joe Biden and the administration […]

In a light-hearted moment, WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson couldn’t help but see the funny side of Cody Rhodes’ recent inclusion in the popular video game franchise Call of Duty. The iconic wrestler, known for his hard-hitting persona and a memorable mentorship with Rhodes, reacted to screenshots of Rhodes brandishing an assault rifle in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been active in free agency to improve their roster after making it to the NBA Finals. The Mavericks have committed to building around their star duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in pursuit of a title. Dallas’ trade deadline acquisitions of PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford were pivotal in their […]

The Clemson Tigers’ 2023 season did not meet their standard. For a program used to winning National Championships and making the College Football Playoff, going 8-4 in the regular season is considered a disappointment. But a new season brings with it a new opportunity. The Tigers certainly have the talent and coaching to get back […]

The Iowa Hawkeyes may not be the prettiest football team to watch, but they are at least consistent. They have won at least 61.5% of their games in every season since 2015. On top of that, they have made three appearances in the Big Ten Championship Game in that span. That includes a birth last […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Athletics Angels. The Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels are playing the role of spoiler, and right now, they are succeeding. They are in the lower half of the American League West standings with no shot […]

The Los Angeles Chargers hope to avoid a repeat of last year. Injuries, poor play, and questionable coaching all played a part in the Chargers finishing 2023 with a disastrous 5-12 record. But, everyone is healthy now and Los Angeles brings in Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach. While there is plenty of room […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Mets prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves Mets. The Atlanta Braves are in real trouble. They continue to lose games. They continue to lose ground in the National League wild card race. They’re still likely to make the playoffs, but the big […]

Step back into the Bronze Age collapse as Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties ropes the Babylonians, Mycenaeans, Assyrians, and Trojans into the conflict that originally only involved the Egyptians in this new DLC expansion. Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties Release Date: July 25, 2024 Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties Map Expansion Trailer Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties was released […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have seen a lot of roster turnover this offseason. Players such as Brady Skjei and Brett Pesce found new homes in NHL Free Agency. And they brought in names like Sean Walker and Shayne Gostisbehere to replace them. It’ll certainly be interesting to see how this turnover affects Carolina in 2024-25. But […]

The Montreal Canadiens were largely quiet in NHL Free Agency this summer. This isn’t entirely shocking as they are still a little ways away from competing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs again. Additionally, with only $9 million in cap space, there isn’t a ton they could have done. That said, they did make a splash […]

The Chicago White Sox are the most important team at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. They hold the worst record in all of baseball and have multiple valuable pieces that will bring in a haul to set them up for the future. Luis Robert Jr., when healthy, is one of the premier players in all […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a few big decisions to make at the MLB trade deadline. They already made one by dealing Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, they face a tough decision with the face of their franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. That choice, paired with the potential sale of Yusei Kikuchi and […]

The Chicago Blackhawks had an active NHL Free Agency this summer. Their most notable moves included signing Tyler Bertuzzi to a five-year contract on July 1. Additionally, the Blackhawks reunited with Teuvo Teravainen after trading him to the Carolina Hurricanes nearly 10 years ago. Chicago set out to make their roster deeper and more competitive. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox are on opposite ends of the standings ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Phillies are a World Series favorite with the best record in baseball. The White Sox are in dead last and looking to move on from their valuable pieces. White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. […]

The Nashville Predators made a major statement in NHL Free Agency this summer. One of their major moves was to sign Steven Stamkos to a huge four-year contract once the market opened on July 1. Stamkos spent the last 16 years with the Tampa Bay Lightning, but he was allowed to test the market after […]

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are once again at the forefront of trade rumors. As they prepare for a deep postseason run, the Dodgers are exploring potential impact additions to bolster their already impressive roster. Despite entering the season with their usual high expectations following […]

The Detroit Red Wings recently signed Joe Veleno to a two-year contract extension. Since this move avoided arbitration, they received a 48-hour buyout window recently. This allows them to clear additional cap space this offseason as they try to sign Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider to contract extensions. However, there are some Red Wings trade […]

The Washington Nationals host the San Diego Padres for the finale of a 3-game series at Nationals Park on Thursday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Nationals prediction and pick. Padres-Nationals Projected Starters  Dylan Cease vs. Patrick Corbin Dylan Cease (9-8) with a 3.76 ERA, 159 strikeouts (1st in MLB), 1.03 […]

The New York Yankees have the second-worst record in baseball since June 15. Their struggles have exposed the same holes in their lineup as years past. Beyond Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, they do not have the bats to compete for the World Series. With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, they […]

Play by Play Studios, helmed by a cadre of industry veterans, recently introduced its inaugural video game, The Run: Got Next. This 3v3 basketball game is hailed as the spiritual successor to the iconic NBA Street series, celebrated for its dynamic, arcade-style play and flamboyant trick moves. Reviving A Legacy: How The Run: Got Next […]

There could be a new contender in the ACC this year. To go along with Florida State and Clemson, the 2024 Miami (FL) football team is adding their name into the mix to take over conference this  season. That’s all thanks to the impressive roster the Hurricanes have assembled over the last three years. When […]

In a significant development in the gaming industry, Activision Blizzard has been reported to utilize generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the production of cosmetic items for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. This revelation came as part of an investigation by WIRED, which highlighted a growing trend among major game developers to incorporate AI tools […]

In an appearance on ‘The Danza Project’ podcast, Charleston White broached the topic of Rick Ross’s son William Roberts III. Roberts recently committed to play at Bethune-Cookman University under head coach Raymond Woodie and White had several things to say about his decision, particularly Bethune-Cookman University. The conversation revolved around Rick Ross and his conflicts […]

Ohio State football’s 2023 season did not go how they hoped it would. They missed out on the College Football Playoff after falling to their rival Michigan. Despite their previous downfall and losing a number of key players to the NFL, Ohio State football is loaded once again. The Buckeyes return a number of key […]

In April of 2024, the Chicago Sky drafted what appears to be a franchise cornerstone in former LSU women’s basketball forward Angel Reese. Chicago selected Reese with one of their top 10 picks, and she has not disappointed. If anything, Reese has exceeded expectations. During the first half of the 2024 WNBA season, she earned […]

A new F1 24 update rolled out this week ahead of Season 2’s launch to bring more gameplay improvements to the game. F1 24 Season 2 brings waves of new content in the form of a new challenge career, pro challenge, event series, and more. As always, you’ll be able to earn new cosmetic items […]

A lot has changed with the Denver Broncos over the last couple of years. The most notable was benching and then releasing Russell Wilson to pave the way for the addition of Bo Nix during the 2024 NFL Draft. Everything is fresh for the Broncos heading into the 2024 NFL season, but they also have […]

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays in an AL East matchup Wednesday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Blue Jays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rays-Blue Jays Projected Starters  Zach Eflin vs. Yariel Rodriguez Zach Eflin (5-7) […]

The Green Bay Packers were a bit of a surprise last season. Not many expected them back into the playoffs immediately after Aaron Rodgers’ departure from the team. But Jordan Love took the league by storm and Green Bay found themselves in the postseason again. The Packers are looking to build upon that success heading […]

A lot is expected of the Buffalo Bills. They have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in Josh Allen and a very strong team around him. Last season was maybe their best shot at a Super Bowl, but they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs at home in the playoffs. This year, they […]