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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are heading into the Western Conference Finals as underdogs, at least according to many analysts. The Minnesota Timberwolves were the No. 3 seed heading into the NBA playoffs, while Dallas was No. 5. However, Mavs breakout playoff star PJ Washington is not buying the underdog narrative. “I mean, I don’t […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Seattle Storm. Our WNBA odds series has our Fever Storm prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Storm. The Caitlin Clark odyssey with the Indiana Fever is going through predictable periods of turmoil and difficulty. Some people might be shocked and caught off […]

The New York Knicks’ magical 2023-24 season has finally concluded. The injury bug that plagued them all season bit hardest in the playoffs, derailing their hopes of a deep postseason run. Late January was when this run of bad luck first began. That was when Julius Randle suffered a dislocated shoulder which ultimately ended his […]

The Denver Nuggets’ quest to repeat as NBA champions fell short. They fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. With their season over, they now move on to the offseason. The Nuggets’ focus will begin with the 2024 NBA Draft, where they have the 28th overall pick. Denver could […]

The Denver Nuggets’ quest to repeat as NBA champions surprisingly fell short of even Western the Conference Finals. Denver not only lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but were stuck in the mud for much of that series, too. Their starting lineup, among the best units in the NBA during the regular season, was a -33 […]

XDefiant is a free-to-play shooter game and like every other title before it, the game comes with a preseason battle pass. Ubisoft’s original hero shooter launched on May 21, 2024. With the game releasing today as of the time of this writing, some players looking to get into the game might be wondering if the […]

Nearly 13 years after the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, a scrapped after-credits scene has been uncovered, suggesting that the developers initially envisioned a much darker ending for the game. This revelation adds a new layer of intrigue to the already dramatic conclusion of one of the franchise’s most beloved titles. In […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks haven’t been able to return to the form that saw them reach the World Series last season. It won’t get any easier when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers in this series, as they took the first game of a three-game set on Monday. The Dodgers lead the National League West with […]

Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, has been the subject of intense scrutiny since its launch. Data miners have been meticulously sifting through the game’s files, hoping to uncover clues about upcoming content. Recently, rumors have surfaced suggesting the return of a formidable enemy faction from the original game — the Illuminates. The speculation […]

The 2024 Buffalo Bills schedule came out on NFL schedule release day, and as the winners of the 2023 AFC East, it was a doozy. In addition to playing its division rivals twice, the Bills will also face 2023 division winners the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers. […]

The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs start a series for the second time in a week when they play on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. The Braves took two of three games at home from May 13-15, shutting out the Cubs in both victories. The Braves haven’t been in the best form, as they lost […]

Disappointment and anguish were understandably high after the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their playoff run and season end at the hands of the Boston Celtics. In the fallout that followed, many called for the Cavs to fire head coach J.B. Bickerstaff immediately. But now that Cleveland is several days removed from its season-ending loss, it’s clear […]

The Seattle Mariners visit Yankee Stadium for a four-game set this week and came out on top in Game 1 with a four-run comeback in the ninth inning. In this article, let’s predict Game 3 of the series with Bryce Miller taking on Nestor Cortes Jr. The Yankees are beginning to catch fire, winning eight […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers walked away holding pair of lottery picks in next month’s NBA Draft. Portland holds the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. While there is talent to be found, there isn’t […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Miami Marlins close out their three-game series with a Wednesday evening matchup. The Marlins won the first game on Monday 3-2, earning their fifth victory in six games. The Brewers haven’t been in good form, losing three of their last four games after dropping two of three in their previous series […]

The Detroit Tigers visit the Kansas City Royals in an AL Central matchup on Wednesday. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out a Tigers-Royals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Tarik Skubal will get the start for the Tigers. Cole Ragans will take the […]

The developers of Helldivers 2 have announced a delay in the release of the upcoming weapons balance patch to ensure it is thoroughly prepared. Arrowhead Game Studios, the creators of the popular cooperative shooter, have faced significant controversy over previous balance patches, which many players felt were overly harsh. Despite being a relatively new title, […]

The Western Conference Finals are set, and with the Edmonton Oilers making the next round of the postseason, there are officially only four teams left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers are set to take on the Dallas Stars, with the winner advancing to the Stanley Cup Final. In this article, we will explain […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder quickly emerged as one of the best stories of the 2023-24 NBA season. Despite being the second-youngest team in the league, the Thunder established themselves as legitimate contenders and finished with the best record in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, their run in the playoffs was ended by the Dallas Mavericks. But, […]

For as much success as the Oklahoma City Thunder had this season, it’s easy to forget how young they are. Only the San Antonio Spurs had a younger roster in terms of age than them heading into the 2023-24 campaign. But after their playoff loss to the Dallas Mavericks, questions will be asked about the […]

The New Orleans Saints made seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga and ending with Eastern Kentucky’s Josiah Ezirim at the same position. After the draft ended, the Saints signed a staggering 16 undrafted free agents to their offseason roster. Of those 16 players who didn’t go […]

With the 2024 NBA Draft quickly approaching, it’s that time of the year where teams are looking to add franchise players. Others are looking to at least add cornerstones to add to their cores. The Charlotte Hornets fall into the latter. Armed with the 6th pick in the draft, there is a few different options […]

By most standards, Penny Hardaway had a very successful NBA career. He was a four-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA selection, but it’s clear that Hardaway could have been even better had things went just a bit differently for him. Hardaway, who formed one of the most promising duos in NBA history with Shaquille O’Neal […]

The Vancouver Canucks fell short in Game 7 of their Stanley Cup playoff second-round series, losing the final game at home to the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 last night. Vancouver, which had a 3-2 lead after a Game 5 victory, was forced to play Game 7 without its leading goalscorer, Brock Boeser. Boeser, who scored a […]

The Phoenix Mercury take on the Las Vegas Aces. Our WNBA odds series has our Mercury Aces prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mercury Aces. The Phoenix Mercury have two women’s basketball greats on their roster. Diana Taurasi is winding down her career in her early 40s, while Brittney Griner — having […]

The Washington Mystics take on the Los Angeles Sparks. Our WNBA odds series has our Mystics Sparks prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mystics Sparks. The Washington Mystics are in deep trouble. There’s just no other way to say it, one week into their season. They already knew that star player Elena […]

The Dallas Wings take on the Atlanta Dream. Our WNBA odds series has our Wings Dream prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Wings Dream. The WNBA schedule is one week into the regular season. A few teams haven’t yet played their home openers. One is the Atlanta Dream, who finally get to […]

With Wuthering Wave’s release date coming soon, players may be wondering when exactly the game will come out, and if a preload will be available. You are in luck, as in this guide, we will tackle the release window for Wuthering Waves, as well as how to download and preload the game. Wuthering Waves Release […]

The Golden State Warriors have a difficult offseason ahead after being eliminated in the Play-In Tournament. The Warriors’ loss to the Sacramento Kings was disappointing and creates a wild Warriors free agency ahead. Stephen Curry is 36 years old and still playing at a high level. Curry took home the Clutch Player of the Year […]

Now that the NFL Draft is well over with, it’s time for teams like the Houston Texans to start figuring out their eventual 53-man roster for the 2024 season. The work that Texans general manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans did in their first season together can’t go unnoticed. They had a remarkable […]

An important improvement in boxing circles exhibits Diego Pacheco now considered the primary contender for the WBO super middleweight title, presently held by the legendary Canelo Alvarez. 🚨 PACHECO BECOMES #1 CHALLENGER 🇺🇲 Diego Pacheco is the now the new #1 challenger with the WBO for Canelo Alvarez’s super middlewight world title following Jaime Munguia’s […]

In a turn of events that has rocked the world of combat sports, UFC icon Anderson Silva is set to face off against his rival Chael Sonnen in an eagerly awaited boxing match scheduled for June 15 2024, in São Paulo, Brazil. This upcoming showdown marks the culmination of their rivalry that captivated MMA fans […]

The NBA released its 2024 All-Rookie team on Monday, which featured an standout group of rookies including Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Brandon Miller. But one name that was missing from the list was Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson. Here is a look at the teams: The 2023-24 Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team: Chet […]

Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is well over, it’s time for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals to start figuring out their eventual 53-man roster. For now, 90 players make up the roster that will likely continue to be tweaked from now until the start of the regular season when teams have to make the […]

Jaden McDaniels was tremendous to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves’ second-round series against the reigning NBA champs. The Denver Nuggets disrespected his jump shot by sagging way off of him. McDaniels took advantage late in the series, specifically in the must-win Games 6 and 7. The Wolves’ forward found his groove by hitting open shots […]

Smart front offices find ways to squeeze every drop of value out of every single asset that passes through the building. It is the only way for small-market teams allergic to the luxury tax to stay competitive. The New Orleans Pelicans are getting squeezed out of the Western Conference’s top-six conversation by the day though. […]

The San Francisco Giants are on the road to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Pirates prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Logan Webb will take the ball for the Giants. Martin Perez will be on […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are on the road to take on the Miami Marlins Tuesday night. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out a Brewers-Marlins prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Robert Gasser will get the start for the Brewers. Trevor Rogers takes the mound […]

The Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game set with this game on Tuesday evening. The Rangers are in the middle of a small World Series hangover, as they are just 24-24 to start the season. The Phillies are doing much better on their quest to avenge last season’s NLCS defeat, leading the National […]