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The Phoenix Suns’ first season as an NBA team was all the way back in 1968. The Suns are one of the few organizations in the NBA that doesn’t have any championships in franchise history, but they have a chance to remedy that in the 2021 NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks in their third […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs will continue their four-game series on Tuesday night, with the Phillies taking the first game in impressive fashion. The Cubs gave up 13 runs en route to a 10-run loss on Monday night, something they’ll surely be looking to avenge on Tuesday as they try to end a 10-game […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants started off their three-game series with a thriller on Monday night. With that in mind, it’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Cardinals-Giants prediction and pick. Before we get into the pick, let’s see how the bookmakers have set the lines for […]

The Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels began their four-game series with a great matchup last night, with the Red Sox hanging on for a one-run win. The Angels are desperately trying to cling on to their playoff hopes, while Boston tries to stretch their lead in the AL East. The table is […]

For the first time since 1974, the Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Finals. But the Bucks’ last title came all the way back in 1971, when they were led by the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, and Bob Dandridge. The Bucks have been knocking on the door of a title for a number […]

When it comes to the GOAT conversation, everyone can count on Michael Jordan to be a part of it. With six titles and countless accolades tucked under his belt, His Airness presents a pretty strong case to be the greatest ever to play the game of basketball. Collectors, in particular, honor the greatness of Jordan […]

The Portland Trail Blazers recently concluded an underwhelming campaign in the 2020-21 season as they suffered yet another first-round exit in the postseason. The team’s failure to advance deep in the playoffs certainly wasted a prime year of their main man in Damian Lillard. This brings us to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Well, in a second […]

The New York Mets get set to host the Milwaukee Brewers for the second game of a three-game series at Citi Field. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Brewers-Mets prediction and pick. New York took the series opener by a score of 4-2 as right-hander Tylor Megill delivered a solid […]

Basketball and football have gotten a lot of love from recent card collectors joining the hobby, but baseball cards are considered the true legacy collectible. Over the years, baseball cards remain to be a steady force in the industry, especially during times of great upheaval. To celebrate the staying power of baseball in the card […]

The Utah Jazz did a great job in the regular season, locking in 52 wins to earn the NBA’s best record for the first time in franchise history. Things, however, didn’t pan out for them in the NBA Playoffs, which is not an indication of their underperformance. Rather, it’s a signal that they need to […]

A three-game series between two of the hottest offensive teams in baseball is set to kick off on Monday night. The Boston Red Sox will make the cross country trip to California to take on the Los Angeles Angels in a matchup of two of the MLB’s best offenses. The Angels’ playoff hopes are fading […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a huge series victory against the San Diego Padres, one of the best teams in the league. The Phillies won’t get any rest, as they will start a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. The Cubs were just swept by the Cincinnati Reds to make it […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers already out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, dream Damian Lillard trade scenarios are already rushing through the minds of some fans. There is some speculation that the Trail Blazers could be trading Lillard after he posted a cryptic message on Instagram following the Game 6 loss […]

The Cleveland Indians and the Tampa Bay Rays will begin a three-game series on Monday night. Each team holds second place in their respective divisions, making this series an important one. Both squads have been ice cold as of late, with the Indians dropping six straight games and the Rays winning only one of their […]

The Miami Marlins will host the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first of a four-game set on Monday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Dodgers-Marlins prediction and pick. Los Angeles is one of the hottest teams in the league right now as they have won nine straight games coming […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had another tough campaign in the 2020-21 season as they finished with a 42-30 record, which ultimately led to another first-round exit in the playoffs. After their season ended, Damian Lillard was immediately caught in the middle of countless trade rumors up to this day. Could the Brooklyn Nets be a […]

The New York Mets will host the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game series at Citi Field set to begin on Monday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Brewers-Mets prediction and pick. Milwaukee has been red-hot of late with wins in 11 of their last 12 games coming in. They […]

NFL fans have much to rejoice for, especially with the new season about to begin in September. After that, it’s going to be months of non-stop action until the next Super Bowl early next year.  Card collectors, in particular, are also looking forward to the season opener. But before the market goes insane, it’s practical […]

The Minnesota Twins will host the Chicago White Sox for a three-game set at Target Field set to start on Monday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a White Sox-Twins prediction and pick. The AL Central rivals have had polar opposite seasons through the first three months of the season. […]

The San Francisco Giants will host the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series set to begin on Monday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Cardinals-Giants prediction and pick. St. Louis fell to 41-44 on the season with two straight losses against the Colorado Rockies over the weekend. The […]

The Montreal Canadiens don’t want to get swept in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final on their home ice. All hands will be on deck for the Habs in Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they look to extend the series for at least another game. With that being said, it’s time to continue […]

At this point in the NFL offseason, rosters are pretty much set. The draft and free agency have passed and all that’s left is cuts to form the 53 man roster. For the Baltimore Ravens they enter the season with a talented roster and high expectations. Over the past two seasons Baltimore has been contenders […]

The San Antonio Spurs, as Damian Lillard of the Blazers is aware, have missed the playoffs the past two seasons after making them the previous 22 seasons. They have acquired talent over the past few seasons and could be a trade away from playoff contention. The Spurs will have many intriguing options and decisions going […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Chicago Bulls are heading in a new direction after trading for All-Star center Nikola Vucevic at the deadline. They have gone from a rebuilding franchise to a team that wants to compete. While they didn’t make it to the playoffs, the Bulls showed some potential. Star guard Zach […]

After a season where Danny Green shot 41.2% from the field and 40.5% from 3-point land while providing the Sixers with great perimeter defense, he will not be expected back in Philly next season. With a proven track record of reliable shooting and hard-nosed defense, Danny Green would be a great addition to a contending […]

The New York Mets will take on the New York Yankees in game three of the long-awaited Subway Series on Sunday night. In the second half of a Fourth of July doubleheader that also marks the end of the series, both squads will be looking to improve their playoff standings against a crosstown rival. It’s […]

The trade rumors continue to swirl as the Portland Trail Blazers keep popping up in discussions. Of all of the teams in the NBA, they seem to be the ones who will most likely make a blockbuster deal. Whether it’s CJ McCollum or Damian Lillard, no one sure, however, all of the interest is on […]

The Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics will wrap up their three-game series on the Fourth of July. Both squads have already provided plenty of fireworks throughout the first two games of the series, and the finale will surely feature more. The teams have split the first two matchups, both of them being hotly […]

The San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks will finish their four-game series Sunday afternoon. The Giants have won the last two games and will play for the series victory. The Diamondbacks are struggling (as usual) in every part of the game, but they have a chance to play spoiler to an NL West rival. I […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974. The entire roster stepped up in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence over the last few games, showing the world their roster is deep with talent. They’re taking on a tough Phoenix Suns team that has looked like the best squad in the 2021 […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels will face off in the series finale of a three-game set on Sunday. The Angels took the first two games and will look to complete the sweep, while the Orioles will be looking for a little redemption. Neither team is in any position to make a run for […]

The 2021 NBA Finals will be between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Game 1 takes place on Tuesday, July 6 out in the desert. This is Chris Paul’s first Finals appearance of his career, making this a special moment for the 16-year veteran. For the Bucks, this is the first Finals appearance for the […]

The Phoenix Suns recently overcame the Los Angeles Clippers in a 4-2 series victory in the Western Conference Finals to finally advance to the championship stage for the first time in 28 years. They will be facing another tough opponent in the Milwaukee Bucks, who also emerged victorious with a 4-2 series win against the […]

The Damian Lillard sweepstakes aren’t going full throttle just yet, but rumblings of dissatisfaction from the Portland Trail Blazers superstar have begun to surface. Lillard has not formally requested a trade or expressed his intent to part ways with Portland. Should that time come, though, nearly every team in the league would dial the Blazers’ […]

The Milwaukee Bucks return to the Eastern Conference Finals and will get set to battle an up-and-coming Atlanta Hawks team that is playing with nothing to lose. This series features two clubs that each won seven-game series’ in the semi-finals as the lower seed. The Bucks knocked off the juggernaut Brooklyn Nets and the Hawks […]

The Miami Heat had a disappointing end to this season after an NBA Finals appearance last season. They were swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round and showed they didn’t have enough to compete. The Heat will need to add another star to compete against other great teams in the Eastern Conference. They […]

Currently sitting in second place this season behind Max Verstappen with 138 points, three wins, and six podiums, Lewis Hamilton could be in over his head if doesn’t come out ahead of Verstappen at the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix. As arguably the greatest driver of all-time, Hamilton’s historic run is in jeopardy if he doesn’t […]

Damian Lillard knows the Denver Nuggets are coming off a second-round exit to the Phoenix Suns. They may not have had as much playoff success as last year, but the Nuggets showed potential this year. Superstar center Nikola Jokic took home his first MVP award, becoming the first center to win the award since Shaquille […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for the 2021 NFL season with training camp quickly approaching. Philly has a chance to make the postseason this year thanks to a weak NFC East division. Even so, they’ll need the entire roster to play well to beat out their division rivals. There is some excitement buzzing around […]