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After a pair of 100-win seasons and no playoff series wins to show for it in the last two years, the Atlanta Braves are looking to break through in 2024 Atlanta is off to another strong start in 2024, though the Philadelphia Phillies’ even better first two months mean that a Braves team on a […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the best teams in the NFL consistently over the last half-decade. They’ve reached the NFC conference championship four times in the last five seasons and won two of those title bouts. But they lost in both of their Super Bowl appearances. The Niners will be giving it […]

The Seattle Mariners have been on the cusp of contention for a few years now but have been unable to break through. The team has posted win totals of 88, 90, and 90 games, respectively, over the last three seasons, with just one playoff appearance to show for it. The Mariners are on pace to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering a new era under head coach Antonio Pierce. Last season’s interim head coach made quite the impact on the team and fans, earning him a contract this offseason. There’s no doubt that the Raiders will look much different than they did under Josh McDaniels. Pierce and new general manager […]

For a while, it seemed like the Cleveland Cavaliers would be the only team left with an opening for head coach, with the Los Angeles Lakers courting UConn head coach Dan Hurley. Well, once the news broke that Hurley would remain in the collegiate ranks, the Cavs were once again the bridesmaid and never the […]

With the long-awaited release of Pixar’s Inside Out 2 coming, it’s time to look back at the first film. After all, it’s been nearly a decade since the first film came out. What’s Inside Out about? Inside Out follows a young girl, Riley (Kaitlyn Dias), whose world is turned upside down when her family moves. […]

Germany is looking to win the Euros for the first time since 1996 and has a chance to do it as the host. Standing in their way in the tournament’s opening game is Scotland, who over-achieved in qualifying by finishing second in Spain and Norway’s group. Germany didn’t have any qualifying due to their position […]

Activision has officially confirmed that the latest addition to the Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, will be released on October 25, 2024. This announcement was made during the Xbox Game Showcase and Call of Duty Direct, generating significant excitement among fans. Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, this installment promises […]

The Carolina Hurricanes look to have appointed a new general manager after Don Waddell left the organization for the Columbus Blue Jackets after nearly a decade in the role. Eric Tulsky, who was named interim GM at the end of May, will take over full-time duties, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. “Sources say candidates […]

The 2024 San Francisco 49ers roster is in an interesting spot. With Brock Purdy’s first big contract rapidly approaching, the Niners are having to make some tough choices. Since the team can’t pay everyone, the 49ers will have to prioritize their top players, which means losing some in the middle of the roster. That’s why […]

Carrie Underwood took the phrase “the show must go on” very seriously during a rainy concert at Myrtle Beach. During Underwood’s show at Myrtle Beach Boardwalk on June 9, it began raining. This did not interrupt her 22-song set as she continued on. A video from TMZ shows Underwood wishing the crowd a good night. […]

The Chicago White Sox are on the West Coast to take on the Seattle Mariners Tuesday night. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out a White Sox-Mariners prediction and pick. We will also let yo know how to watch the game. White Sox-Mariners Projected Starters  Drew Thorpe vs. Bryan Woo Drew Thorpe (0-0) […]

The Houston Astros travel to Oracle Park to take on the San Francisco Giants Tuesday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Giants prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Astros-Giants Projected Starters  Ronel Blanco vs. Jordan Hicks Ronel Blanco (5-2) with a 2.78 […]

Evan Rodrigues has been solid for the Florida Panthers in the 2024 postseason, but on Monday night at Amerant Bank Arena, he was downright heroic. The 30-year-old Canadian scored two key third period goals against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, helping the Cats to a 4-1 victory and 2-0 […]

It appears that fans will finally be able to play as Ghouls through the Fallout 76 Skyline Valley expansion. This is due to the success of the TV adaptation of the Fallout series. Walton Goggins, the star who played The Ghoul in the Prime Video series, gave developers an idea of what playing as a […]

The Los Angeles Sparks take on the Seattle Storm. Our WNBA odds series has our Sparks Storm prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sparks Storm. The Los Angeles Sparks are still unlikely to make the WNBA playoffs this season, but their chances of making a run at the postseason have gone way […]

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Las Vegas Aces. Our WNBA odds series has our Lynx Aces prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Lynx Aces. The Las Vegas Aces are operating without star guard Chelsea Gray. That has undeniably limited the effectiveness of the defending WNBA champions. Without Gray, no one was […]

The Washington Mystics take on the Atlanta Dream. Our WNBA odds series has our Mystics Dream prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mystics Dream. The Washington Mystics’ wait for a WNBA regular-season win in 2024 continues. The Mystics are 0-12 after losing narrowly to the New York Liberty on Sunday. The Mystics […]

College students all around the nation should be excited at the promise of iOS 18 for the iPhone. Apple introduced its newest software update during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday to great applause from users. The update showcases the integration of “Apple Intelligence” along with a plethora of brand-new features and innovative ways […]

It’s easy to pinpoint what went wrong for the Oilers and what is to blame for their Game 2 loss in the Stanley Cup Final. Hockey can be a confusing sport. The Oilers outshot the Panthers 32-17 in Game 1 but suffered a 3-0 defeat. In Game 2, the Oilers had just seven shots compared […]

With new characters coming out in XDefiant Season 1, fans are likely wondering what else the developers have in store. Given how Ubisoft’s free-to-play first-person shooter features a roster from their library of games, some are curious about which other games might appear in the crossover title. Rumored New XDefiant Characters Dataminer Rogue TX, who […]

The Indianapolis Colts were so close to making the playoffs in 2023. They were 16 yards and a Tyler Goodson drop away from making the postseason despite being ravaged by injuries. Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson missed 13 games and Jonathan Taylor was absent for seven. But Indianapolis should be better this year, especially if they […]

Brandon Montour became a household name on the Florida Panthers’ run to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. He’s right back in that position in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, hoping to avenge last season’s loss. However, Montour has free agency looming at the end of this season, whether he wins the Stanley Cup or not. […]

The Edmonton Oilers’ run to the Stanley Cup Final hasn’t been good news for Warren Foegele or his agent, as the forward was out of the lineup for their comeback in the Western Conference Final. Foegele’s poor play in the playoffs may have hurt his free-agency options, but you never know what players are dealing […]

XDefiant Season 1 is rapidly approaching and it appears a new Far Cry-inspired map is coming to the game in the near future. As of the preseason, there are 14 maps in the game. According to Ubisoft’s roadmap, Season 1 will see the release of three new maps. The developers never revealed which maps are […]

Over the last three years, no MLB team has had more regular-season wins than the Los Angeles Dodgers. LA’s 320 victories are 25 more than the second-place Braves during that span. Yet all the Dodgers have to show for it is an NLCS appearance and two NLDS exits. Despite their postseason struggles, the Dodgers have […]

Bandai Namco recently shared on social media what fans can expect from the upcoming Tekken 8 patch notes. It has been a little over a month since the 1.04 update launched in the game. The developers managed to address a few bug fixes and made significant changes to the majority of the roster. This time […]

After an aggressive offseason in which the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson and Patrick Queen while trading Kenny Pickett, the team made its intentions clear during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Steelers took three offensive linemen with their first four picks, with the only non-lineman being Michigan wideout Roman Wilson. In the later rounds, Pittsburgh […]

Year after year, the Baltimore Ravens prove to be one of the best-run franchises in the NFL, complete on both sides of the ball and always in the hunt to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Last year was no different. The Ravens finished the regular season with a 13-4 record, good enough for […]

Nike is poised for a huge year in 2025 and their plan to expand Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe signature line will continue to be a huge part of their mission moving forward. 2024 has already seen a huge year in terms of Nike Kobe releases and from the return of retro models to brand-new creations, […]

Former USC guard Bronny James’ draft stock has risen significantly after struggling in his freshman season with the Trojans. The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored to be looking at the 19-year-old with their second-round pick, although he could feasibly end up somewhere else as well. Unless someone else takes Bronny in the first round, […]

The 2023 season was not kind to the Cincinnati Bengals. A calf injury to franchise quarterback Joe Burrow set the Bengals back to begin the year. They got off to a 1-3 start as a result. But just as they were beginning to turn things around, another injury to their QB stunted a 4-1 stretch […]

Even before the season began, rumors swirled about the Boston Red Sox trading away veteran closer Kenley Jansen. The 36-year-old was an  All-Star last year — converting 29 of 33 save chances — but with a $16 million salary and an expiring contract, Jansen is unlikely to stay on a Red Sox team struggling to stay […]

Leon Draisaitl and his Edmonton Oilers looked great in the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Final game in 18 years on Saturday night — but it wasn’t enough to beat a possessed Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers in Game 1. The Russian netminder stymied the high-flying Oilers offense in front of the home crowd, making […]

With the Dan Hurley bombshell dropping Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers must now look in another direction to fill their head coaching vacancy. Although JJ Redick has been a popular name thrown around in rumors, there are several other viable and more experienced options on the table. The Lakers are looking at an extensive list […]

The NBA Finals are in full swing and that means that the celebrities are out in full-force, supporting their squads from the best seats in the house. As the Boston Celtics hosted the Dallas Mavericks for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, artist Travis Scott was seen courtside rocking his signature Jordan Jumpman Jack sneakers […]

Amidst the Oakland Athletics’ on-field struggles and off-field turmoil, rookie closer Mason Miller has provided fans with some solace. On the mound, his stuff is as unhittable as anyone in the Majors. The electric right-hander has 55 strikeouts in just 29.2 innings, notching 12 saves in 13 chances in the process. Miller blows opponents away […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are doing everything they can to stay alive in the NBA Finals and after falling 0-2 in the series, the Mavs will head back to Dallas hoping to make this a competitive series. Irving has had a massive year with his personal brand and after becoming the face of […]

James Harden’s girlfriend is Jessyka Janshel. James Harden is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. He is currently a member of the Los Angeles Clippers after the Philadelphia 76ers traded Harden along with PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev on Oct. 31, 2023. The Clippers traded Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, […]