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The Brooklyn Nets fell 121-99 to the Philadelphia 76ers Sunday at Barclays Center for their first blowout loss of the season. The defeat marks Brooklyn’s second straight after wins over Washington and Orlando pushed them over .500 for the first time this year. Here are three key takeaways from a decisive Nets loss. Lonnie Walker […]

The New York Giants finally showed some life in their Week 11 victory over the Washington Commanders. It’s been as ugly of a season as ever for New York. Whether it be injuries, lack of production, or both, the Giants have had very little to be proud of this year. Now, they can be proud […]

The Dayton Flyers take on the Houston Cougars in Charleston, South Carolina. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Dayton Houston prediction and pick. Find how to watch Dayton Houston. The championship game of the Charleston Classic is intriguing less because of the comparison between these two teams, and more because of what […]

The Xavier Musketeers take on the Saint Mary’s Gaels in Las Vegas. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Xavier Saint Mary’s prediction and pick. Find how to watch Xavier Saint Mary’s. The Xavier Musketeers and Saint Mary’s Gaels hoped to meet each other on Sunday, but they hoped it would be later […]

The Chicago Bulls had the earliest players-only meeting in recent times as they held one right after their first contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Things did not go better as the season progressed as the Bulls have reportedly put Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan on the trade market. When this report was published, it […]

Jabari Smith Jr. has been commonly compared to Kevin Durant since bursting onto nationwide basketball scene as a freshman at Auburn in 2021-22. Now in his second year with the Houston Rockets, Smith doesn’t quite project as the all-court scoring force that’s made Durant one of the greatest players in NBA history. Still, his smooth […]

Chet Holmgren played the best game of his young NBA career on Saturday night, finishing with 36 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s thrilling 130-123 overtime victory against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. The rookie’s impact loomed even larger than the box score suggests, […]

North Carolina Central has been selected to compete in the 2024 NCAA FCS Playoffs after a successful season. Their selection was revealed on ESPNU’s FCS Football Selection Show which was broadcast on Sunday afternoon. North Carolina Central will face Richmond in the first round. North Carolina Central entered the season as the reigning Celebration Bowl […]

The UConn women’s basketball team is bracing for a challenging game against Minnesota, with the stark reality of playing without the Huskies’ sharpshooter, Azzi Fudd, due to a knee injury. Coach Geno Auriemma didn’t mince words about the difficulty of filling Fudd’s void, especially her knack for nailing threes: “You can’t just find someone to […]

After having the pleasure of hosting a fractured New York Giants team in Week 10, the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 11 tilt against the Carolina Panthers presents another opportunity for a blowout victory. That’s what Dak Prescott and company had in mind when they invaded Arizona in Week 3, however, and that game turned out much […]

For those who’ve read Suzanne Collins’ prequel to The Hunger Games, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes film adaptation is an exciting treat. On the big screen, we get to see the story of Coriolanus and Lucy Gray Baird unfold, closely mirroring the source material. Divided into three parts just like the book – “The […]

After two strong wins in a row, the Cleveland Cavaliers have to feel better about themselves after an uneven start to the season. With the Denver Nuggets looming, the Cavs need as many good vibes as possible to hang with an offensive juggernaut like Nikola Jokic and co. Well, the basketball gods seemingly felt otherwise […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe became the youngest player in team history to reach 1,000 points in Friday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The record was previously held by Sebastian Telfair, who reached 1,000 points near the end of his second season in 2005-06. The Blazers drafted Telfair out of high school with […]

It’s fair to say the Los Angeles Lakers have slightly underwhelmed to start the 2023-24 NBA regular season. Injury report appearances from LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and multiple rotation players have posed a legitimate obstacle to finding a rhythm. Effort levels have been occasionally substandard. The Lakers have one victory over a team (Orlando Magic) […]

Activision has recently unveiled a preview of the upcoming changes to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies mode. This update is part of the much-anticipated Season 1 content release, which is expected to begin in early December. This announcement comes amidst the varied responses to the latest Call of Duty installment, where the […]

Portland Trail Blazers center DeAndre Ayton has had a mixed first season with the team so far. On the defensive end, he’s been very solid – able to bang down low while switching on screens and guarding the perimeter adequately. He’s also been a monster on the glass, averaging 11.5 rebounds a night – with […]

To start the Boston Celtics’ 2023-24 season, nobody was talking about forward Sam Hauser. It’s not hard to understand why given Boston’s exceptionally busy offseason. The C’s traded major players like Marcus Smart, acquired All-Stars in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and gave Jaylen Brown the richest contract in NBA history. When it came to […]

With their 107-96 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 in the NBA In-Season Tournament, having previously defeated the Phoenix Suns (Nov. 10) and Memphis Grizzlies (Nov. 14). West Group A had “Group of Death” potential, yet now features the 7-6 Lakers and four teams outside the […]

Krafton, the powerhouse behind the global gaming phenomenon PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), recently announced its ambitious new project, an extraction shooter titled Project Black Budget, scheduled for release in the second half of 2024. The announcement, made during Krafton’s latest financial call, signals a bold move into a burgeoning genre of the gaming industry. Project Black […]

Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Mike Trout this offseason? And if so, could the Los Angeles Dodgers be a potential trade suitor for one of MLB’s best players of all-time? MLB insider Hector Gomez reported on Friday that the Dodgers are interested in pursuing a Mike Trout trade in addition to signing Shohei Ohtani […]

The New York Jets and Buffalo Bills meet for the first time since the Aaron Rodgers injury. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Jets-Bills prediction and pick. The Jets are coming off a tough loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday Night Football this past week. In a game where […]

The Carolina Panthers host the Dallas Cowboys for an NFC Battle! It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Cowboys-Panthers prediction and pick. The Cowboys feel like ‘Dem Boys again after another blowout win over the New York Giants. They improved to (6-3) on the season which places them as the 6-seed in […]

In an industry where success and failure often hinge on the razor’s edge, the story of IO Interactive, the developers of the iconic Hitman series, stands out as a testament to resilience, innovation, and the unyielding spirit of creative risk. Hakan Abrak, the CEO and co-owner of IO Interactive, sheds light on the company’s tumultuous […]

To be the champ, you’ve got to beat the champ. Everyone knows the saying. Well, the New Orleans Pelicans just beat the reigning NBA champions thanks to big nights from Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.  They are now just one win away from clinching a spot in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament single elimination rounds. The […]

In a recent announcement from Naughty Dog that is stirring excitement in the gaming community, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is set for a grand release on the PlayStation 5 console on January 19, 2024. This remastered edition of the acclaimed sequel, originally released in 2020, is being hailed as the definitive version […]

The New York Giants hit the road to D.C. to take on the Washington Commanders. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Giants-Commanders prediction and pick. The Giants are now (2-8) on the season after falling to the Dallas Cowboys 49-17 in Week 10. It’s been a disaster for this team who […]

The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears for an NFC North battle in Week 11. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Bears-Lions prediction and pick. The Bears (3-7) have great news heading into a tough matchup with the Lions. They will be getting starting quarterback Justin Fields back after missing the […]

The Denver Nuggets were handed their first NBA In-Season Tournament loss courtesy of the New Orleans Pelicans. The loss drops the Nuggets to 2-1 in the tournament and 3rd in West Group B. The Nuggets fell behind early and were down 69-53 at halftime. They finally woke up and attempted to rally in the second […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ In-Season Tournament matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers — a relatively stress-free 107-96 win — presented them with an opportune platform to rebound from a sluggish home loss to the Sacramento Kings. LeBron James made sure his team capitalized at the Moda Center. “No nonsense approach from start to finish,” Darvin […]

The New Mexico Lobos take on the Fresno State Bulldogs. Check out our college football odds series for our New Mexico Fresno State prediction and pick. Find how to watch New Mexico Fresno State. The Fresno State Bulldogs had the inside track to the Mountain West Conference Championship Game one week ago. They had beaten […]

The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off a blockbuster trade a few weeks ago to acquire James Harden. Harden is a star guard but has not fit well around Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook thus far. The Clippers are 0-5 with Harden, and the team has struggled to find chemistry. Head coach Tyronn Lue […]

The Washington Capitals missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. And that’s a hard pill for a team like Washington to swallow. Especially considering how many years it had been since they missed the playoffs. Besides, any team with a legendary scorer like Alex Ovechkin is going to feel immensely disappointed when results don’t fall […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ losing skid is over. And the man blamed mostly for it, James Harden, played hero to make sure the team doesn’t lose for seven straight games. With their NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Houston Rockets tied at 100-100 with roughly 22 seconds left on the clock, the Clippers knew they […]

The San Diego State Aztecs take on the San Jose State Spartans. Check out our college football odds series for our San Diego State San Jose State prediction and pick. Find how to watch San Diego State San Jose State. The Aztecs are searching for a new head coach. Brady Hoke has announced that he […]

The Nashville Predators made changes during the offseason to try and improve the team. Nashville’s biggest changes had to do more with their decision-makers than the roster itself. Longtime general manager David Poile stepped aside and made way for Barry Trotz. And head coach John Hynes was fired in favor of Andrew Brunette. So far, […]

It’s been topsy-turvy for the Cleveland Cavaliers to start the 2023-24 regular season. In wins, there have been moments Cleveland showed signs of being a dominant, two-way team that was ready to contend for an NBA championship. Look no further than how the Cavs performed at home and on the road against the Golden State […]

Steve Kerr certainly doesn’t believe the Golden State Warriors defended well enough to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. After calling out his shorthanded team’s lack of “fight” and “grit” on that side of the ball following its fifth straight loss, though, the Dubs’ head coach shed additional light on his pointed post-game […]

The Chicago Bulls are not a very good basketball team. They really haven’t been one at all since they acquired DeMar DeRozan to pair with Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic save for the first half of the 2021-22 season when Lonzo Ball was healthy. But that was a long time ago, and the Bulls have […]

The Syracuse Orange take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Check out our college football odds series for our Syracuse Georgia Tech prediction and pick. Find how to watch Syracuse Georgia Tech. There are several games in Week 12 of the college football season matching two teams with 5-5 records. This is one of them. […]