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The New York market will always be among the best in the NBA. Even if both New York franchises have not won a championship for many years, the marketability and attractiveness of the community continue to ascend. For instance, the shocking run of the Knicks by reaching the 1st round of the playoffs two years […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in an odd position right now with the new football year approaching. Their roster is good enough to compete, but it’s unclear whether or not they are true competitors. For that reason, we look at two of the best offseason moves the Steelers can make to put the roster over the […]

When AEW signed “The Big Show” Paul Wight away from WWE when that chapter of his career came to a close, it was to be a commentator. Sure, many expected to see Wight in the ring at least for a moment, maybe in an enforcer’s role, or simply a spot or two from time to […]

Since being released from WWE, Killer don’t-call-him-Karrion Kross has been up to quite a bit; he’s reunited with in-ring manager/out-of-the-ring wife Scarlett Bordeaux, recaptured his powerhouse status as an in-ring monster, and wrestled for a half a dozen different promotions, including Warrior, MLW, NJPW, and even Control Your Narrative (CYN), the promotion started by EC3 […]

Considering the Atlanta Falcons are in a restructuring state, there will be plenty of opportunities for players to step up and deliver for this team. It might be a tough season ahead, but at least the franchise is making moves to generate better production on the field in the coming years. With plenty of new […]

Early on in the 2021 NBA season, it looked like the Chicago Bulls were officially back. Those hopes were unfortunately derailed by a slew of significant injuries. Despite that, there are still a lot of questions surrounding the team. Even at full strength, the current iteration of the team could use some tweaking to become […]

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the San Francisco Giants. Check out our MLB odds series for our Brewers Giants prediction and pick. Brandon Woodruff gets the call for the Brewers, while Alex Wood goes to the rubber for the Giants. Brandon Woodruff had a 4.74 ERA for the season on May 27. He got injured […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Los Angeles Angels. Check out our MLB odds series for our Dodgers Angels prediction and pick. Clayton Kershaw goes to the hill for the Dodgers, while Patrick Sandoval takes the ball for the Angels. Clayton Kershaw has a 2.40 ERA. Despite the aging process and a constant flow […]

The Oakland Athletics take on the Houston Astros. Check out our MLB odds series for our Athletics Astros prediction and pick. Cole Irvin goes to the hill for the Athletics, while Jose Urquidy gets the start for the Astros. Cole Irvin’s talent and consistency are lost in Oakland. The pitching Irvin provides would be hugely […]

James Wiseman’s first basketball game in well over a year couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. The Golden State Warriors center had a thunderous lob dunk, off-dribble triple and two towering blocks in the first four minutes of his debut at Las Vegas Summer League on Sunday, reminding Dub Nation and the NBA […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres clash for another NL West matchup! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Padres prediction and pick.   The Diamondbacks are coming off of a series loss to the San Francisco Giants. They won the first game but lost the second two by a combined […]

The Toronto Raptors bounced back from a disappointing 2020-21 season by returning to the playoffs. However, they still fell short of their ultimate goal of winning the NBA Finals, falling in the first round. The team was able to maintain its young core by retaining the likes of OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet. […]

The Cincinnati Reds take on the St. Louis Cardinals for the start of a 3-game series! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Cardinals prediction and pick.   The Reds are shockingly coming off of a series win over the New York Yankees. They took Games 1 and 3 on the road […]

After the Sacramento Kings shocked the NBA by selecting Keegan Murray with the fourth pick in this year’s draft, it opened the door for the Detroit Pistons to pick Jaden Ivey out of Purdue at No. 5, who was considered the fourth-best prospect in this class, just behind the “big three” of Paolo Banchero, Chet […]

Jonathan Kuminga called his 2022 Summer League debut “one of the worst games I’ve ever had in my life.” His four-point, five-turnover performance against the New York Knicks last week came just 48 hours after he’d returned from his native Congo, joining the Golden State Warriors late in their preparations for Las Vegas. Kuminga subsequently […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are just a few games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. St. Louis has postseason aspirations in 2022. However, the Cardinals have battled a number of injury concerns which have limited their overall ceiling so far this season. This is a team that would benefit from making a few […]

The Baltimore Orioles travel to Tampa bay to take on the Rays! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Rays prediction and pick.   The Orioles are extremely fun to watch right now. The city of Baltimore is in a state of mind right now that they haven’t felt in a decade. […]

The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2022 NFL season looking to finish what they started. The Colts looked like a lock to make the playoffs, just needing to beat the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars to clinch a berth. They then lost in shocking fashion to just barely miss out on the postseason. Indianapolis has given its roster […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are built to last. Despite numerous injuries this season, LA holds a commanding lead in the NL West as of this story’s publication. However, they have World Series aspirations. Many question the legitimacy of their 2020 World Series which came during a shortened 60-game campaign. The Dodgers are proud of that […]

Which underappreciated Jacksonville Jaguars should have breakout campaigns in the 2022 NFL season? The Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2021 season was a complete failure. One good thing that came out of it, however, was that some of their rookies finished it strong. Under new coach Doug Pederson, fans hope that these same players may progress even more […]

After making a historic run all the way to the NBA Finals in 2021, the Phoenix Suns followed it by a disappointing 33-point loss in game seven versus the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals. They came into 2022 NBA free agency needing to make some important signings to improve the team. Without knowing […]

If there’s any coach in the country that’s well versed in the art of building a number one recruiting class, it’s Nick Saban with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Time and time again he just pops up with another excellent class like the Empire from Star Wars showing up over Endor with another Death Star. Well, I hate […]

The Phoenix Suns enter the 2022-23 NBA season with one goal in mind: redemption. The Suns won a stellar 64 games last season and entered the playoffs as heavy favorites to win their first championship. They then flamed out and lost their second-round series against the Dallas Mavericks in humiliating fashion. Despite the disappointing postseason, […]

The final days before the elimination games in Las Vegas! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Warriors prediction and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder are (2-1) in Las Vegas and coming off a win against the Sacramento Kings. Tre Mann led the team in scoring with 15 but Keegan Murray scored […]

It goes without saying that the Detroit Lions have not seen much success for a very long time. That might change in the 2022 NFL season. As the season opener approaches, let’s look more closely at the Detroit Lions squad. There is no shortage of storylines here, but it’s good to focus on any diamonds […]

The 2022 Home Run Derby is set to get underway on Monday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The derby is a chance for MLB’s best hitters to showcase their elite power ability. We have seen a number of jaw-dropping performances at the event over the years. And the 2022 Home Run Derby might […]

The San Francisco 49ers have some marquee players on their roster. These two hidden gems, however, could make a big difference in the 2022 NLF season. Every year, a breakthrough player comes through, the 49ers might see more than one this coming season. That breakout player was Deebo Samuel in the previous season. Deebo did […]

At the time of print, the Houston Astros currently boast a 58-30 record, the third-best mark in the majors in 2022. Houston has combined an elite pitching staff with a capable lineup and looks like a legitimate contender to advance to the World Series. However, that doesn’t mean that the club is without its weaknesses. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have labored over the past couple of years. However, they are building an intriguing team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as an NBA star. Josh Giddey displayed plenty of potential last season. And the Thunder took Chet Holmgren in the 2022 NBA Draft with the second overall pick. This is a team […]

The Dallas Mavericks have taken a big hit this offseason, and they have two main areas to address. Slovenian stud Luka Doncic has developed into one of the finest superstars in the NBA over the past three years. Rightfully so, the Mavs honored him with a sizable five-year contract deal in 2021. After that, the […]

The Indiana Pacers were close to snatching Deandre Ayton away from the Phoenix Suns. It would have given the Pacers a skilled, young center to pair with Tyrese Haliburton and possibly led to a Myles Turner trade coming to fruition. Phoenix put the kibosh on those plans, though. The Pacers could have tried to work […]

Over the past few seasons, the Denver Broncos have quietly assembled a rather solid roster. Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports ranked the Broncos as having the 11th best roster in the league. While the win-loss record has been less than ideal as of late for the Broncos, there are still some potential hidden gems who […]

The game that used to be known as Skate 4 will now just be named skate., and will be a free-to-play live service game. Unlike its predecessors, skate. will not be a game you’ll just buy and enjoy. skate. will instead be a free-to-play, live service game that has gotten fans worried about how it […]

The Utah Jazz could be making more roster-altering moves after trading away star center Rudy Gobert. Gobert was sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, four first-round picks, and a pick swap. This gives Utah the assets to retool its roster for a brighter future. Star […]

It’s going to be a tough season for the Chicago Bears as the team is in the middle of making major changes. Even so, they have some exciting young prospects and should continue developing their game. For that reason, some unsuspecting players should step up and make some noise throughout the year. With that in […]

In the beginning stages of a rebuild on the fly, the Chicago Cubs are likely going to be busy at this year’s MLB trade deadline, trading away veteran players for young talent. Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks fits the bill for a likely trade candidate, and the 32-year-old right-hander can bring a veteran presence to a […]

With Deandre Ayton likely on his way to Indiana, current Pacers center Myles Turner may soon need a new home. It’s recently been reported that Ayton intends to sign an offer sheet from the Pacers for 4 years and $133 million. The offer sheet is the largest in league history; and with Ayton being a […]

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the San Francisco Giants. Check out our MLB odds series for our Brewers Giants prediction and pick. Corbin Burnes takes the rubber for the Brewers, while Carlos Rodon gets the starting assignment for the Giants. Corbin Burnes is a machine. With a 2.20 ERA, he has maintained his place as […]

There’s still time left before the season starts, but so far the Dallas Cowboys haven’t had the splashiest offseason. The Cowboys lost key pieces like Amari Cooper, Randy Gregory, and La’el Collins, and some of the big-name free agents that were previously rumored to be attached to Dallas ended up elsewhere. This might not be […]