During the penultimate week of the NFL regular season, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas set a new single-season record for most receptions, breaking Marvin Harrison’s record of 143 catches. The Baltimore Ravens (13-2) won their ninth game in a row and locked up the #1 seed in the […]
LOLJets: Steeltown Beatdown, Pittsburgh Now on AFC Wild Card Bubble
Christmas came early for the LOLJets. The New York Jets (6-9) defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10, and knocked the Steelers (8-7) out of the AFC Wild Card. The defense stepped up big time in the fourth quarter to seal a fifth victory for the Jets over their last seven games. […]
Kansas Latest No. 1 Team to Fall, Picked Off by Villanova
The Kansas Jayhawks (9-2) did not hold on to the #1 ranking in college basketball for very long after a 56-55 loss to the #18 Villanova Wildcats (9-2). According to ESPN Stats and Information, “The five losses by an AP No. 1 team are the most in a single season […]
NBA Weekend Preview: Mavs/Sixers, Pacers/Bucks, Nuggets/Lakers
The NBA has several compelling matchups during the penultimate weekend of the calendar year, with the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, and then battling the defending champ, Toronto Raptors, on Sunday. The Milwaukee Bucks have a back-to-back with the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. There’s […]
2020 NBA Title Odds: Lakers and Clippers 3/1, Bucks 4/1
The NBA season passed the first quarter mark, and the Los Angeles Lakers (24-4) and Los Angeles Clippers (21-8) are co-favorites to win the 2020 NBA championship with 3/1 odds, according to William Hill. Meanwhile, Giannis “the Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks (24-4) are the best team in […]
NFL Home Dog Alert Week 16: Bucs, Titans, Jets, Browns, Eagles, Bears
Heading into NFL Week 16, or the penultimate week of the regular season, some of the same familiar faces are home dogs once again, including the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Week 16’s other home dogs include the Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, and Chicago Bears. The […]
North Carolina Super Frosh Cole Anthony Out 4-6 Weeks with Knee Injury
North Carolina (6-4) incurred another bad beat when Cole Anthony suffered a torn meniscus knee injury, sidelining the UNC freshman for up to six weeks while he recovers from surgery. To compound matters, UNC recently found themselves out of the Top 25 for the first time in six years. Cole […]
NBA Trends: Losing Streaks Continue for New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves
The New Orleans Pelicans (6-22) lost 13 games in a row, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-15) are stuck in the middle of a seven-game skid. You can also keep fading the San Antonio Spurs (10-16), who continue to be the worst team in the NBA with a 7-18-1 record against […]
NFL Playoff Picture: Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles on the Bubble
The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) currently hold the second AFC wild-card spot, but the Tennessee Titans (8-6) are on the NFL playoff bubble. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills secured an AFC wild-card berth, and are currently the #5 seed. The Philadelphia Eagles still have a shot at advancing to the playoffs if […]
Seattle Seahawks Now 8/1 Odds to Ship 2020 Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks (11-3) are tied for the best record in the NFC, and currently occupy first place in the NFC West. Oddsmakers recently adjusted the Seahawks to 8/1 odds to win the 2020 Super Bowl, which puts them as the sixth-best favorite on the futures board, according to William […]
Drew Brees Passes Peyton Manning, Sets New Record with 541 Touchdowns
During a 34-7 blowout against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke the record for most career touchdowns when he tossed his 540th TD to snap Peyton Manning’s mark of 539. Brees finished the game with four touchdowns and currently has 541 TD […]
Udoka Azubuike and Kansas Become Fifth Team to Earn No. 1 Ranking in 7 Weeks
After losing the first game of the season to Duke, the Kansas Jayhawks (9-1) won nine games in a row, and moved into the #1 ranking in the AP Top 25 Poll after Louisville lost their first game of the season toTexas Tech. Kansas is led by their power duo, […]
Undefeated Teams: 9-0 Auburn Yet to Crack the Top 10
The undefeated Auburn Tigers started out a perfect 9-0, but they’ve yet to penetrate the Top 10 because there were awarded the #12 ranking for a second week in a row in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Bruce Pearl’s Auburn squad went on a deep run in 2019’s March […]
NFL Quickie Recap Week 15: Bad Beats, Big Boost by Texans, and Rams Dunzo
The Houston Texans held off the Tennessee Titans and took a giant leap forward in securing the AFC South title. The loss for the Titans kept them on the AFC wild-card bubble. Meanwhile, bad beats prevailed in NFL Week 15, with bettors getting stiff-armed by last-second gaffes from the San […]
‘The Irishman’ and ‘Marriage Story’ Lead 2020 Golden Globes Nominations
The 2020 Golden Globes take place in Hollywood on Jan. 6, 2020. Ten films received Best Picture nominations in two different categories (Drama and Musical/Comedy) for the 76th installment of the awards given out by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.”1917,” “The Irishman,” “Joker,” “Marriage Story,” and “The Two Popes” received […]
Rejected College Bowls – Baby Yoda Bowl, Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food Bowl, White Claw Bowl
Welcome to Bowl Season! Can you keep up with all those college football bowls with random and bizarre sponsors? It’s difficult to sift out the legitimate bowls from the made-up bowls on social media meme accounts. After thorough research at OG headquarters, we came across 13 rejected college football bowl […]
Undefeated Teams: San Diego State Aztecs 10-0, Kings of Mountain West
The #25 San Diego State Aztecs (10-0) began the season with a perfect record in their first 10 games thanks to a game-winning three-pointer by Malachi Flynn against San Jose State. The SDSU Aztecs finally received recognition as the only Mountain West team in the latest AP Poll, where they […]
NBA Weekend: LeBron Returns to Miami for Lakers/Heat, Bucks Winning Streak at 16
The Milwaukee Bucks (22-3) have won 16 games in a row, and head into this weekend’s NBA slate with back-to-back games that could extend their streak to 18 consecutive victories. Meanwhile, LeBron James visits his old stomping grounds when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Miami Heat, who have […]
Lamar Jackson Breaks Vick’s QB Rushing Record, Torches LOLJets for 5 TDs
The Baltimore Ravens (12-2) ravished the New York Jets (5-9), 42-21, on Thursday Night Football. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdowns against the Jets, and broke Michael Vick’s record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single season. Jackson, the runaway candidate for league MVP, came into the Jets […]
Road Warriors: Bucks, Lakers, Mavericks Best NBA Away Teams
Only nine teams in the NBA boast a winning record on the road this season. Of those, the Los Angeles Lakers (12-1), Milwaukee Bucks (10-2), and Dallas Mavericks (8-2) are the best road teams in the league, with a combined 30-5 away record. LeBron James and the Lakers actually have […]