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Next season will be an important one for the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals will have to find a new direction under head coach Jonathan Gannon, who was hired in February after spending two seasons as the defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles. They went 4-13 in 2022 after going 11-6 the year before, taking fourth place in […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning saw their streak of three straight Stanley Cup Finals come to an unceremonious end this year, as they fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round. The goal remains the same after a long offseason, though: get back to the Cup. The question is: can the Lightning get back […]

In one of Barbie’s more inspired set pieces, an emblematic song is needed to reflect the final stage of the Kens’ devolution into shallow fratty bros who have embraced patriarchy at the expense of feminism and Barbie Land. The song choice? None other than that 90s douche-rock classic — Push by Matchbox Twenty! The anthem […]

The Indiana Pacers knocked their offseason out of the park. It all started on draft day. Before the 2023 NBA Draft even started, the Pacers, who entered the draft with four of the top 32 picks, traded the Nos. 29 and 32 overall picks to the Denver Nuggets in return for a 2024 first-round pick. […]

We’re only 7 weeks away from Ubisoft’s The Crew Motorfest, which comes this September. The third entry in The Crew series over five years after The Crew 2, and almost 10 years after the original. But The Crew 2 is still getting some love. Recently, the game received an update which added a race creator […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added a few extra options to shore up their roster and re-signed a few returning players during the NFL offseason. They signed quarterback Baker Mayfield to a one-year contract worth up to $8.5 million in March. Cornerback Jamel Dean re-signed with the Bucs on a four-year, $52 million deal that same […]

Despite having two more years left on his contract with the final year being a team option, it appears as if Evan Fournier’s time with the New York Knicks is coming to an end. After falling out of the Knicks’ rotation during the 2022-23 season and claiming that he has no relationship with head coach […]

The Dallas Cowboys kicked off training camp in Oxnard, California on Wednesday morning with fewer positional battles to settle than some other NFL franchises. After an active offseason for Dallas’ front office, most of the starting and rotational roles on the roster are clearly defined. Nevertheless, this is the NFL after all. That means no […]

Tracy McGrady accomplished so much during his 16 years playing in the NBA. He was a two-time NBA scoring champion, a seven-time NBA All-Star, was named to an All-NBA team seven times, won the league’s Most Improved Player award back in the 2000-01 season, and, most importantly, is a Hall of Famer. There’s really only […]

Only five MLB games will be played on Thursday, but there are plenty of prop bets to be played. We will continue our MLB odds series with some of the best hitter prop bets for July 27th. The Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels, and Detroit Tigers are […]

The New York Jets have a bit of a financial windfall after restructuring Aaron Rodgers’ contract. So, what are the best options to use the extra cash in this win-now 2023 season for New York? Rodgers agreed to shave $35 million off his two-year contract (from $110 million to $75 million) and accept much of […]

Entering the 2022-23 NBA regular season, there were plenty of folks who believed Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the Los Angeles Clippers had a legitimate chance to win the 2023 NBA championship. After all, the Clippers had a star-studded and one of the deepest benches in the entire league. But fast forward to the current day, and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made some interesting offseason free-agent signings and trades, focusing primarily on boosting the depth of the backcourt options behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the roster. The Thunder currently has 20 players under contract, so while the quantity of players is more than enough, there could be a quality upgrade sitting out there […]

There are just eight teams in action on Thursday in the baseball world. However, there are some good pitcher prop bets to consider. This will post will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out the best pitcher strikeout prop bets for July 27th. The Angels and Tigers play each other in a double-header, […]

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 has been officially announced with an all new reveal trailer. Additionally, plenty of other exciting details around the game’s features and roster are also out, giving us an idea of what we can expect. While there’s no confirmed release date, there’s still plenty to unpack. The first game, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, […]

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics entered the 2022-23 NBA season with one ultimate goal in mind — to win the 18th championship in the history of the franchise. The Celtics felt like they had unfinished business to take care of in the postseason after they fell to Stephen Curry and the Golden […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made a few moves to bolster their roster before the start of the 2023 NFL season. They signed Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks to a two-year, $13.25 million contract in March. They re-signed a few players to contracts, including offensive tackle Trey Pipkins, defensive lineman Morgan Fox and quarterback Easton Stick. The team’s […]

Entering the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks had postseason expectations for the New Orleans Pelicans. After all, the Pelicans were fresh off their first playoff appearance since the 2017-18 season and took the Phoenix Suns — who owned the best record in the Western Conference during the 2021-22 regular season — to six games […]

The Cleveland Guardians are on the road to take on the Chicago White Sox Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Guardians-White Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Guardians started off their trade deadline antics by sending […]

Theres’ been a lot of news about EA Sports FC 24 in the last couple of weeks. Between the new gameplay features and the new technology supporting the game, there’s plenty to talk about. PlayStyles aim to change up the gameplay completely while Switch users can finally enjoy a game running on the Frostbite engine. […]

The Cleveland Browns had a busy offseason after they ended their 2022 campaign with a record of 7-10. The Browns added defensive end Za’Darius Smith in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, sending two fifth-round selections to Minnesota while bringing in one sixth and one seventh-round draft choices. They signed edge rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo to […]

The New Jersey Devils set out to improve their team after completing their best regular season in franchise history. Shortly before the NHL Draft, the Devils did just that. They acquired some added scoring punch in the form of Tyler Toffoli. Now that the offseason has slowed down a bit, let’s reflect a bit. How […]

The Detroit Red Wings set out to overhaul their roster in NHL Free Agency, and they’ve done just that. Detroit looks a lot different heading into the 2023-24 season than it did at the end of this past campaign. However, questions about the Red Wings roster still remain. The Red Wings made a flurry of […]

The Charlotte Hornets have remained the laughingstock of the NBA even after they rebranded back to their original moniker from the Charlotte Bobcats. Charlotte finished with a 27-55 record this past season and failed to make progress after participating in the NBA Play-In Tournament the two seasons prior. 2023 also marked the seventh consecutive year […]

After weeks of deliberation and internal discussion, the Los Angeles Angels have made their decision. Superstar two-way player Shohei Ohtani is going nowhere. The Angels will look to push for a playoff spot in what could be Ohtani’s final season in an Angels uniform. The Angels entered play Wednesday just four games out of a […]

Ariana Grande has come back to social media following the news of her split with Dalton Gomez and ongoing romance with “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater. On Wednesday, the “Thank U, Next” singer posted on her Instagram Story to celebrate her friend and “Victorious” co-star, Liz Gillies, on her 30th birthday. “Happy birthday to the most […]

The recent trade between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cleveland Guardians has undoubtedly raised eyebrows and sparked debates among baseball enthusiasts. The deal involves shortstop Amed Rosario heading to the Dodgers, while the Guardians receive veteran right-hander Noah Syndergaard from Los Angeles. What the Dodgers are getting For the Dodgers, the acquisition of Rosario fills […]

Congratulations LaKeith Stanfield and Kasmere Trice on their marriage and new baby! According to PEOPLE, the couple kept their wedding and new baby details under wraps but are now ready to share what their comfortable with in public. “We decided early on we wanted to protect our baby as much as we can for as […]

The Orlando Magic look ready to take a leap next season following their strong finish to the 2022-23 campaign. After beginning the regular season with a 5-20 record, Orlando found its stride and became a .500 team, going 29-28 the rest of the way. Nonetheless, as we dive deeper into NBA free agency, the Magic […]

The Utah Jazz don’t appear to be in any major rush to compete in a loaded Western Conference, but there’s still a roster concern that could be addressed deep into free agency this offseason. Utah has been busy already this offseason, acquiring John Collins from the Atlanta Hawks for a surprisingly cheap cost. The Jazz […]

The Indianapolis Colts made plenty of moves to retain and add strength to the squad before the start of the 2023 season. They signed defensive end Samson Ebukam to a three-year, $27 million deal in March, adding to a defensive line that features defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and defensive end Kwity Paye. They signed quarterback […]

The passing of 90s pop star Sinead O’Connor has sent tributes pouring in on social media across the musical landscape. Her wide range of influences and styles clearly affected her peers, who were quick to take to Twitter with heartfelt condolences. “This is such a tragedy. What a loss,” said singer Melissa Etheridge. “She was […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason has been a rousing success. They were able to offload Davis Bertans’ contract on draft night and still land the prospect of their desires in Duke’s Dereck Lively II in the process. The Mavs then used the trade exception acquired from offloading Bertans in a deal with the Sacramento Kings that […]

Heading into the 2023 NBA postseason, the Memphis Grizzlies, led by young superstar point guard Ja Morant, seemed primed to make an extended postseason run. After all, the Grizzlies finished the 2022-23 regular season with one of the best records in the NBA. They ended up as the two-seed Western Conference at 51-31 — behind only the […]

The Atlanta Braves take on the Boston Red Sox in the final game between these two teams this season. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Braves-Red Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Red Sox won the game on […]

Entering the 2022-23 NBA regular season, plenty of people saw the Washington Wizards as a legitimate playoff contender. After all, the Wizards had a dynamic duo of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis with a talented cast of complementary players highlighted by Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, and Daniel Gafford. But fast forward to the current day, […]

Mikal Bridges turned heads across the NBA during a 30-game stint following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets last season. After averaging 27.7 points per game on 47/38/89 shooting splits during that span, Bridges was one of 12 players to commit to Team USA for the 2023 FIBA World Cup this summer. The breakout forward […]

One of the most prominent headlines of the NFL off-season came earlier in the summer when the Minnesota Vikings cut star running back Dalvin Cook. Cook will be 28 years old when he enters his seventh NFL season this fall — the prime age for many positions in the NFL but near retirement age for […]

The Miami Heat’s 2023 playoff run was one for the history books. Entering the 2023 postseason, plenty of folks didn’t even give the Heat much of a chance to advance past the first round, as they faced off against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in round one. But the Heat made quick work […]