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The Washington Nationals take on the Colorado Rockies. Our MLB odds series has our Nationals Rockies prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Nationals Rockies. The Washington Nationals are under .500, but in the 2024 Major League Baseball season, that isn’t a death blow to a team’s playoff chances. The Nationals are part of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the San Diego Padres. Our MLB odds series has our Brewers Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Brewers Padres. The National League wild card race is a roller derby scramble, a jumbled mess of mediocrity. The fifth and sixth playoff spots in the N.L. — belonging to […]

The Miami Heat are one of the best organizations at developing young talent in the NBA. Their track record speaks for itself with players like Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and others. The Heat have a chance to add to that group with the 15th pick in the 2024 […]

The Chicago Bulls appear to be active this summer, as they should. Changes are in order after two consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs entirely. If moves are coming to Chicago in the next few weeks, it seems like they will begin with Zach LaVine. Chicago had trade talks with the Detroit Pistons involving the […]

For the 18th time, the Boston Celtics are NBA champions, and that means there will be a championship celebration for the 18th time in franchise history. Boston just beat the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the 2024 NBA Finals. No team has won more titles than the Celtics have, and the team and their […]

With the NBA Finals just behind us and the offseason bringing sadness to the hearts of NBA fans, sneakerheads will have a chance to reminisce about one of the greatest all-time Finals moments from the greatest player of all time. The Chicago Bulls’ Game 5 victory in the 1997 NBA Finals will live in lore […]

On Thursday afternoon, about a month and a half after firing Darvin Ham following a subpar two-season stretch as head coach, the Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to hire JJ Redick as the franchise’s next head coach. It was the expected result from the very beginning of the Lakers’ coaching search, though for one […]

Jamaica hasn’t beaten Mexico since the 2017 Gold Cup, with Mexico winning three and drawing two in the five games since. Jamaica managed two consecutive draws in Nations League matches in 2022 and 2023, but their last game at the Gold Cup ended in a 3-0 win for Mexico. It is time to continue our […]

Ecuador and Venezuela have been as tight as possible in international competition since 2017. The teams drew three straight games, including a 2-2 tie in the 2021 Copa America tournament. Venezuela finally broke through for a win in World Cup qualification in 2021 before Ecuador returned the favor a month later. Their last matchup was […]

It certainly pays to be one of the best coaches in college basketball. Just ask Jim Larranaga, who at 74 years old continues to see his wealth increase. Let’s look at Jim Larranaga’s net worth in 2024. What is Jim Larranaga’s net worth in 2024?: $5 million (estimate) From turning George Mason into one of […]

Following a compelling presentation at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, fans of the Call of Duty franchise are abuzz with renewed enthusiasm for the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The latest installment in the popular series, set to launch on October 25, promises to deliver an innovative and immersive experience that […]

As we inch closer and closer to the official start of NBA free agency, one of the biggest names to keep an eye on as the league’s offseason begins is Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George. George is a nine-time NBA All-Star who has made over $300 million in his career. He’s a fourteen year […]

TopSpin 2K25’s Centre Court Pass for Season 2 has arrived, with 50 total tiers of earnable rewards. Overall, TopSpin 2K25 Season 2 adds a new pro player, Jannik Sinner, to the game’s roster. Furthermore, there’s tons of new Gucci-themed apparel, along with the new Gucci Cup available for a limited time. Therefore, we listed all […]

Arrowhead Game Studios, the developer behind the popular cooperative shooter Helldivers 2, has announced the completion of the design for the “review bomb” cape, a highly anticipated in-game item. This unique addition comes in response to the controversy surrounding the requirement for PC players to link a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to access the game, […]

Jeff Skinner has been a key piece of the Buffalo Sabres’ offensive core since signing an eight-year, $72 million contract extension with the franchise back in 2019. But after a disappointing 2023-24 campaign that saw the 32-year-old regress to just 46 points in 74 games, the front office could be exploring buying out the final […]

The Madden 25 Reveal Trailer gave a shoutout to Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB Justin Fields in a hilarious and exciting way. Thanks to teammate Jaylen Warren and his wild idea back in May, it seems even EA Sports wanted to have some fun in the action. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the trailer. […]

The Madden 25 Reveal trailer released today, showing off next year’s installment of the Madden NFL franchise. This year’s Madden title comes with several improvements across a variety of modes. From an improved Franchise experience, to presentation and commentary updates, there’s a lot we’re curious to see this August. Therefore, we decided to dissect the […]

Coming after Smolder as Season 2024’s second champion, Riot Games and League of Legends have announced its newest champion, Aurora, as well as her abilities, kit, role, splash art, and more. The Witch Between Worlds She will bunny-hop into the rift during patch 14.14, scheduled to come out on July 17, 2024. League of Legends […]

The Los Angeles Kings traded Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. This move came just one year after Los Angeles acquired Dubois in a sign-and-trade with the Winnipeg Jets. Things did not work out for the Quebec native in California this past season. And general manager Rob Blake is taking some responsibility for […]

The Los Angeles Sparks take on the New York Liberty. Our WNBA odds series has our Sparks Liberty prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sparks Liberty. The New York Liberty finally lost. They had won eight games in a row and were rolling along, but the Phoenix Mercury cooled them off earlier […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a great 2023-24 campaign, but they have some work to do this offseason. The Timberwolves should be active in the trade market to upgrade their roster after falling short in the playoffs. The Timberwolves made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals but lost to the Dallas Mavericks in […]

The Dallas Wings take on the Chicago Sky. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Wings Sky prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Wings Sky. The Dallas Wings and Chicago Sky have had a miserable month of June. The Sky have lost four in a row and are out of a […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is just about one week away and the Utah Jazz currently hold a lottery pick at No. 10. The Jazz missed out on the playoffs this past season, although they showed signs of growth. Based on this past season, the Jazz could say they had a successful 2023 NBA Draft. The […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is a little less than two weeks away and the Memphis Grizzlies currently hold a lottery pick at No. 9. Even so, this is a veteran-heavy team that just ran into some bad injury luck this past season. When healthy, this is a group that is looking to be a playoff […]

We have a new NL Cy Young favorite as the best pitcher in the league and it’s on the same team as the previous favorite. Suarez has been great for the Phillies and surpassed his teammate, Zack Wheeler with odds at +350 on FanDuel. Ranger Suarez is the betting favorite to become the next NL […]

The Phoenix Suns own the 22nd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and they can go in several ways with that pick. Phoenix has needs everywhere on their roster, including at point guard and depth in general. They can go about it by standing pat at 22 or try to trade it for a veteran. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are set to look much different than they did last year and even over the past couple of years. For starters, the coaching staff will be mostly brand new, with Raheem Morris taking over for Arthur Smith as head coach. He will be bringing in coordinators Zac Robinson and Jimmy Lake, among […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost in the 2024 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics. Dallas still enjoyed a strong overall campaign, and they do not need to make any big roster changes. Still, there are two players set to hit free agency that the Mavericks must consider re-signing. One of these players stepped up in a […]

WWE 2K24 is set to welcome a unique addition to its already extensive roster, with the inclusion of Grammy-nominated artist Post Malone as a playable character. The announcement came via the official WWE 2K24 Twitter account, revealing that Post Malone will join the game on June 26 as part of the Post Malone & Friends […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the teams to watch during the 2024 NBA Draft. The Lakers have the 17th pick in the draft and could go in a myriad of directions with it. The Lakers could trade the pick or stand pat. If the Lakers choose the latter, the best options for […]

The Indianapolis Colts feel like a team that is being slept on heading into the 2024 NFL season. Many NFL fans stopped paying attention to the Colts after Anthony Richardson went down with a season-ending injury early in the year. But that didn’t stop Indy from having a successful season. Without their rookie QB, the […]

Up until the last couple of weeks, “grimace” was indeed a familiar term for the New York Mets. It was a reaction made by the repulsed fanbase in Queens, along with the team itself, after they finished the first two months of the season at 24-33. But now, the term “grimace” has gone from a […]

NBA 2K24 is offering MyTEAM players a chance to earn a free Dark Matter Andrei Kirilenko player item among other possible rewards for a limited time. The 2005 NBA Blocks leader and Utah Jazz veteran makes for a solid grab if you’re lucky enough to earn him. Although the NBA Season ended earlier this week, […]

It’s a known fact that some of the greatest athletes that ever lived come from HBCUs. Dominating sports such as basketball, football, tennis, baseball, and track and field put on for the institutions from which they came. Some of these athletes have gone on to win Super Bowls, NBA championships, Grand Slam titles, World Series, […]

The Sacramento Kings missed out on the 2024 playoffs due to a myriad of injuries they were unable to overcome. They stood pat last offseason but cannot afford to make the same mistake again. This offseason has to be a busy one for them, starting with the 2024 NBA Draft. With the 13th overall pick […]

The universe works in mysterious ways, and San Francisco Giants Special Advisor Dusty Baker experienced that firsthand Tuesday. After visiting the great Willie Mays on Monday, the 93-year-old legend passed away Tuesday. Baker expressed his feelings on losing his longtime friend, via USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “Isn’t it ironic?’’ said Baker, “that while the eyes […]

The latest Forza Horizon 5 Update adds the Universal Icons Pack, among several other gameplay improvements. This new pack celebrates iconic Universal films, and some of their beloved rides that many saw on the big screen growing up. The update adds also new unlockable cars, coming to the game on June 20th. Additionally, a new […]

Monty Williams had to be enticed to coach the Detroit Pistons with a massive contract, and after just one season, Williams has been fired and will be paid a ton of money to not coach the Pistons. And according to Stephen A. Smith, Williams should be thankful it all worked out this way. After being […]

The Miami Dolphins have built an exciting roster in a relatively short period of time. Miami started aggressively building a contender two year ago and has since added exciting players like Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Jalen Ramsey, and De’Von Achane. The Dolphins have a reputation as an incredibly fast offense, and that has led them […]