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The St. Louis Blues managed to get past the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they have a far more difficult test awaiting them in Round 2. Their reward for fending off Kirill Kaprizov’s onslaught of goals is a date with Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the Colorado […]

As the Saints inch closer to the 2022 NFL season, eyes will be drawn to new acquisitions like Tyrann Mathieu, Jarvis Landry, and others alongside high draft picks Chris Olave and Trevor Penning. Deservedly so, as all the players just mentioned have earned the recognition they’re bound to receive throughout minicamp and into the summer […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had arguably the most productive 2022 NFL Draft outing. At the beginning of the offseason, the team had three first-round picks. So much potential early on gave Philadelphia leverage for trades that took place before and during the draft. After a ton of behind-the-scenes work by Howie Roseman, the Eagles look sharper […]

The Battle of… Florida? Who knew that two of the better teams in the NHL would both be from Florida, as the Florida Panthers will have home-ice advantage against the Tampa Bay Lightning in this best-of-seven series. The Lightning just came off of a game seven win over the Maple Leafs in round one, which […]

Coming off three straight come-from-behind victories during their first round match-up against the Washington Capitals, the Florida Panthers have established themselves as the comeback kings of the NHL. However, they may not be as fortunate during the Eastern Conference Semifinals when they’ll be tasked with taking down the reigning Stanley Cup champions. Going up against […]

WWE 2K22 1.12 Patch Notes are live, and we’re here to give you the lowdown on what new stuff you’re getting from this new version of the game. On top of the upcoming new DLC that will introduce five new wrestlers to the game, one meaty patch update will bring in seven new playable wrestlers […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made a flurry of moves this offseason after narrowly missing the postseason. Los Angeles improved their roster a ton with trades, signings, and through the draft. The defense is bolstered with the additions of J.C. Jackson and Khalil Mack, who are solidified stars. The Chargers added even more in the draft […]

At this point, the Atlanta Falcons really are just playing for the 2023 NFL Draft, seeing as how they truly have no legitimate shot at competing this season. After their trade of franchise icon Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts, they were tasked with finding a solution at QB, plus they still need to figure […]

Fresh off a disappointing showing in the NFC Championship Game, the San Francisco 49ers have a lot to be happy about stemming from their surprising 2021-22 NFL season. With Jimmy Garoppolo still entrenched as starting QB, the emergence of Deebo Samuel as their Swiss army knife, and the defense still being quite good, the 49ers […]

After a disappointing finish to their season with a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Milwaukee Bucks are now looking ahead to next season. With so much promise heading into their highly anticipated showdown with the Celtics, the Bucks definitely underachieved after their dominant first round […]

The Buffalo Bills had a solid NFL Draft, addressing both sides of the ball with their first four picks. Rookie cornerback Kaiir Elam brings some much-needed depth on the outside, suddenly giving an already-strong secondary a chance to be perhaps the league’s stingiest in 2022. Running back James Cook figures to be another weapon for […]

The 2022 NBA Conference Finals matchups are all set, and the Golden State Warriors will face the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic and his squad were massive underdogs against the Phoenix Suns last round, and after winning the series in seven games, they head to the Bay Area where they won’t be the favorite to advance […]

The Seattle Seahawks had an excellent draft, landing key contributors on both sides of the ball, such as offensive lineman Charles Cross, running back Kenneth Walker III and edge rusher Boye Mafe with their first three picks. Each of those players will make a huge impact for the Seahawks in the 2022 NFL season. However, […]

The Miami Heat produced a convincing series victory over the Philadelphia 76ers to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat will face off with the Boston Celtics with their championship aspirations on the line.   It has been clear how important the dominance of Jimmy Butler has been to the Heat’s success […]

The Dallas Mavericks pulled off the upset over the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals. Dallas took care of business in Games 6 and 7 in dominant fashion. Luka Doncic led the charge, but Jalen Brunson and Spencer Dinwiddie did their part as well. But every series needs an X-factor. Prior to this series, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are seemingly on top of the world after sending the Suns packing for the offseason. It was an impressive effort in the series, especially in the dominant 123-90 Game 7 victory. This is a massive disappointment for the Suns after their 64-18 regular-season record and incredible overall season. The blowout loss is […]

The Atlanta Braves take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Braves Brewers prediction and pick.   Ian Anderson goes to the mound for the Braves, while Freddy Peralta gets the starting assignment for the Brewers. Ian Anderson has a 4.20 ERA. He gave up five runs in 2 2/3 […]

The Miami Heat have advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time since the 2019-20 season. This is the sixth time in the past 12 seasons that Miami has made it to the Conference Finals, and they’ll be looking to spurn the Boston Celtics to reach the NBA Finals once again. While their regular-season […]

The San Francisco Giants take on the Colorado Rockies. Check out our MLB odds series for our Giants Rockies prediction and pick.   Alex Wood goes for San Francisco, while Antonio Senzatela takes the bump for Colorado. Alex Wood has a 3.60 ERA. He has pitched 4 1/3 to 5 1/3 innings in each of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the New York Mets. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cardinals Mets prediction and pick.   Miles Mikolas gets the start for the Cardinals, while Trevor Williams takes the mound for the Mets. Miles Mikolas is a National League Cy Young candidate. It’s early in the season, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are finally in a position to start building a solid foundation for the roster. With Julio Jones and Matt Ryan out of the picture, this franchise has officially entered a new era. It’ll be interesting to see how this team fairs, but there will be opportunities for lesser-known players. We take a […]

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins had yet another early exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after getting eliminated in the first round by the New York Rangers in a dramatic 4-3 overtime loss at Madison Square Garden Sunday night. That loss could end up being a symbolic bookmark for the Penguins franchise that may […]

The Boston Celtics are on their way to the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals after dismantling the Milwaukee Bucks with a 109-81 victory in Game 7. After going through a tough challenge, the team will have its hands full once again as they match up against the Miami Heat in the next round. Jayson Tatum’s level […]

The New York Jets had the best draft of any team in the NFL, improving their young core vastly. New York had a surplus of draft picks, which they used well to find foundation-building pieces for their franchise. The Jets had three picks in the first round, which they used to select cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” […]

For the longest time, Jason Kidd was the butt of many coaching jokes by NBA fans. Whenever a struggling team was looking for a new coach, fans would mockingly throw out Kidd’s name on there. It’s easy to see why: the ex-Dallas Mavericks point guard had lackluster stints as the head coach of the Nets […]

Luka Doncic performed a baptism by fire Sunday night. The Slovenian superstar, who equaled the Phoenix Suns’ 27-points in the first half of Game 7 alone, exacted his revenge on the team that now infamously passed on him four years ago. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90 to win the series Sunday. The 2022 NBA […]

The Arizona Cardinals came into the 2022 NFL Draft with plenty of needs on their roster. General manager Steve Keim did a solid job of addressing them throughout the draft despite trading away his first-round selection. There are plenty of exciting players in this Cardinals class who could make an immediate impact. However, the most […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning managed to keep the dream of a three-peat alive after winning back-to-back elimination games against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round. The 4-3 series win will see the Lightning take on the Florida Panthers in the second round of the playoffs, pinning the reigning Stanley Cup champions up against […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL. Their team is loaded with veteran talent at key positions, making it difficult for rookies to make an immediate impact on the squad. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. There are several rookies from the Bucs’ 2022 draft class who should […]

If someone asked a New York Yankees fan one year ago today who Clay Holmes is, no one could blame them for being unsure of the answer. In just under 12 months, what once was a reliever who struggled to keep runs off the board for a bad Pittsburgh Pirates team is now possibly the […]

It’s been a wild offseason and the San Francisco 49ers find themselves in a decent spot. We’ll see how this franchise bounces back from their playoff exit, as the front office has made multiple moves to keep the team competitive. They’ll need some help from everyone, as the NFC West is incredibly stacked. We take […]

The Minnesota Vikings are always an interesting team to watch when the draft rolls around. New general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah continued a long-standing Minnesota tradition of trading down and acquiring plenty of extra draft capital. With so many draft picks coming into the building, one of them is bound to make an unexpectedly large impact. […]

Tennessee Titans fans have gone through a roller coaster of emotions in the offseason so far. The franchise traded away AJ Brown and replaced him with Treylon Burks. This offense is going through some changes right now and it’ll be interesting to see who steps up. We take a look at one Titans rookie sleeper […]

The San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Check out our MLB odds series for our Giants Cardinals prediction and pick. Carlos Rodon gets the ball for the Giants, while Adam Wainwright takes the hill for the Cardinals on Sunday Night Baseball. Carlos Rodon is pitching like an ace. With a 1.80 ERA, […]

Bayern Munich may have to face the harsh reality that Robert Lewandowski will leave the club this summer. While it’s not confirmed just yet, the latest reports point towards an exit from the Bundesliga giants for the superstar striker. If Lewandowski does end up getting lured away, with Barcelona listed as a possible landing spot, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies put the NBA on notice in the 2021-22 season. They showed they can be a true playoff contender and are built on more than just their superstar. That superstar, Ja Morant, joined the NBA’s true upper echelon while the Grizzlies showed that they can back their trash talk up. Now, as the […]

It has been a turbulent season for PSG this year. After bringing over Sergio Ramos, Georginio Wijnaldum, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Lionel Messi in the same window, PSG rebounded to win Ligue 1 again after dropping it to Lille last season. However, a 17-minute collapse versus Real Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 means […]

The Los Angeles Angels take on the Oakland Athletics. Check out our MLB odds series for our Angels Athletics prediction and pick. Patrick Sandoval gets the call for the Angels, while Frankie Montas starts for the Athletics. Patrick Sandoval has a 2.03 ERA. He did not give up a run in the month of April. […]

The Detroit Lions’ future looks a bit brighter after GM Brad Holmes headed a successful 2022 offseason in the draft and free agency. With the second overall pick in the NFL Draft, they were able to select Aidan Hutchinson in addition to more talent such as WR Jameson Williams. The upcoming season will be crucial […]