Pauly McGuire

Pauly McGuire

Sports Writer  |  DENVER, CO

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Pauly McGuire is a Colorado-based sports writer, novelist, and jaded fan of the New York Knicks, Jets, Yankees, and Rangers. Pauly covers the NBA and NFL for OG, but he also specializes in events such as March Madness, the Iditarod, Tour de France, marble racing, and the Oscars. For nearly a decade, he covered the international poker circuit. His critically acclaimed 2010 book Lost Vegas chronicled working at the WSOP -- writing for Tao of Poker, Fox Sports, and Bluff Magazine -- during the wildest days of the poker boom. His most recent novels Guard This (2021) and Fried Peaches (2018) are currently available on Amazon.

The New York Yankees mob Aaron Judge (far left) at home plate after he hit a walk-off home run to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 at Yankee Stadium. (Image: Getty)

Bronx Bombers: Aaron Judge Leads MLB with 11 HRs (VIDEO)

The New York Yankees boast the best record in baseball at 23-8 mostly in part to stellar pitching and home runs. Aaron Judge leads the MLB with 11 home runs, and teammates Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton each hit nine HRs. In last night’s 15-7 victory against the Chicago White […]

Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavs shoots a jumper over Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 at the American Airlines Center. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Dallas Mavs Avoid Elimination, Force Game 7 vs Suns in Phoenix

Luka Doncic came close to a triple-double during a clutch victory for the Dallas Mavs in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals during a 27-point blowout against the Phoenix Suns. The Mavs staved off elimination in Game 6 and tied the series at 3-3 to force a Game 7 […]

Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat celebrates a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Game 6. (Image: Suzanne Greenburg/Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Advance to East Finals, Philly 76ers Deep Sixed

The #1 Miami Heat defeated the #4 Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, eliminating Philly from the 2022 NBA playoffs. With the victory, the Heat won the series 4-2 and clinched a berth in the Eastern Conference finals for the second time in the past […]

Kenny Atkinson on the sidelines of a Brooklyn Nets game during his last stint as a head coach in 2020. (Image: Michael Reaves/Getty)

Kenny Atkinson, Terry Stotts Interview for Lakers Gig

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their search of a head coach and interviewed Kenny Atkinson and Terry Stotts. Atkinson is currently an assistant coach under Steve Kerr with the Golden State Warriors, and the Lakers were granted the opportunity to interview Atkinson. Fellow assistant coach — Mike Brown — was […]

Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson, Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies celebrate a victory in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors at FedEx Forum. (Image: Donald Becker/Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Memphis Grizzlies Avoid Elimination in 39-Point Blowout vs Warriors

The Memphis Grizzlies staved off elimination in a must-win Game 5 when they absolutely destroyed the Golden State Warriors 134-95. The Grizzlies stayed alive, but they’re still down 3-2 in the series with Game 6 slated for Friday night in San Francisco. The Grizzlies pulled off the clutch victory in […]

Steph Curry from the Golden State Warriors shoots over a double team from the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 at Chase Center in San Francisco. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Game 5 Betting Preview: Grizzlies Face Elimination Without Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies trail the Golden State Warriors 3-1 in the Western Conference semifinals and, although they have Game 5 at home in Memphis, it looks like All-Star point guard Ja Morant won’t play due to a knee injury. The Grizzlies went 20-5 during the regular season without Morant in […]

Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavs stumbles in his pursuit for a loose ball against the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 at the Footprint Center. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Suns Smother Mavs in Game 5, Take 3-2 Edge in West Semis

After falling behind early, the Phoenix Suns hunkered down on defense and allowed just 54 points in the final three quarters during a 30-point blowout victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavs. After blowing a 2-0 series lead and losing two consecutive games, the […]

A fired-up Max Strus celebrates a victory for the Miami Heat in Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Regain 3-2 Series Lead with 35-Point Blowout vs Philly Sixers

The Miami Heat lost two games in a row on the road and couldn’t wait to get back to their home court at the American Airlines Arena where they’re undefeated in the postseason. The Heat ended a two-game mini-skid and bounced back with a resounding 35-point shellacking of the Philadelphia […]

Ja Morant in street clothes on the Memphis Grizzlies bench during Game 4 versus the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Grizzlies Injury Update: Ja Morant (Bone Bruise) Doubtful for Game 5

With the Memphis Grizzlies on the brink of elimination and down 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors, there’s a strong chance that point guard Ja Morant won’t play in Game 5 due to a knee injury. The Grizzlies listed Morant as doubtful to play in Game 5 in Memphis on […]

Kyle Lowry from the Miami Heat and Danny Green of the Philadelphia 76ers dive onto the floor for a loose ball in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. (Image: Matts Slocum/AP)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Injury Update: Kyle Lowry (Hamstring) Out for Game 5

Starting point guard Kyle Lowry won’t suit up for the Miami Heat in Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight because he reaggravated his hamstring injury. The initial injury occurred in Game 3 of the opening-round series against the Atlanta Hawks when Lowry tweaked his hamstring. He missed the next […]

Steph Curry congratulates Draymond Green after the Golden State Warriors defeat the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Semifinals. (Image: Joe Murphy/Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Warriors, Suns, Celtics, Heat are Series Favorites Heading into Game 5

Every series in the conference semifinals has completed four games, and the Golden State Warriors are huge betting favorites at -3000 odds to advance with a 3-1 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies. The other three playoff series are deadlocked at 2-2 with the Phoenix Suns/Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics/Milwaukee Bucks, and […]

Monty Williams, head coach of the Phoenix Suns, celebrates a victory with Chris Paul (3) and Jae Crowder (99). (Image: Getty)

Monty Williams Named 2022 NBA Coach of the Year

The Phoenix Suns finished the regular season with the best record in the NBA at 64-18, and the league recognized head coach Monty Williams as the Coach of the Year for 2022. Williams earned 458 total votes and 81 first-place votes to beat out Taylor Jenkins from the Memphis Grizzlies […]

Steph Curry from the Golden State Warriors attacks in transition against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. (Image: Garrett Ellwood/Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Warriors New NBA Title Favorite, Seize 3-1 Series Lead vs Grizzlies

Despite an ugly 3-point shooting night for both teams in Game 4, the Golden State Warriors rallied late in the fourth quarter to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-98 and take a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. The Warriors are now the new betting favorite to win the […]

Al Horford scored a career-high 30 points and inspired a fourth-quarter comeback for the Boston Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 at the Fiserv Center. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Al Horford Inspires Comeback, Celtics Beat Bucks to Even Series at 2-2

Led by veteran big man Al Horford, the Boston Celtics erased a double-digit deficit and outscored the Milwaukee Bucks 43-28 in the fourth quarter to complete a come-from-behind victory and win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics evened the series at 2-2. The Celtics tied a franchise […]

Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies gets his knee injury checked out by medical staff during the fourth quarter of Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Will Ja Morant (Knee) Play in Game 4 of Grizzlies/Warriors?

The Memphis Grizzlies trail the Golden State Warriors 2-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals, and everyone is wondering if Ja Morant will play tonight for the Griz, or miss a crucial Game 4 with a knee injury after an incident in Game 3 involving Jordan Poole. Morant exited Game 3 […]