Dame strikes again. The Portland Trail Blazers erased a 17-point deficit with six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, thanks to 50 points from Damian Lillard and two clutch free throws to ice the game and defeat the New Orleans Pelicans. The Portland Trail Blazers improved to 23-16 on the […]
March Madness Bracket Tips for Noobs and Busy People
If you’re a first-time participant in a March Madness pool or a college basketball fan who hasn’t been paying attention this year because of the pandemic, then you’re in a bit of luck because we have bracket tips and advice for noobs and busy people. The best and worst part […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Russell Westbrook to the LA Clippers?
Every few weeks since the season began, a hot rumor flares up on NBA Twitter that the LA Clippers will acquire Russell Westbrook in a trade with the Washington Wizards. Neither team has had a recent chat about it, but with the trade deadline looming next week, we have to […]
NBA Losing Streaks: Houston Rockets Skid Now at 16, Ties Franchise Record
No one needed time off more than the Houston Rockets (11-26), who headed into the NBA All-Star break with a 13-game losing streak. The Rockets were saved by the bell, but started the second half with three consecutive losses, and have now dropped 16 games in a row. The Rockets […]
FitzMagic Comes to DC: Ryan Fitzpatrick Signs with Washington Football Team
Another year, another new team for FitzMagic. The Washington Football Team filled their vacancy at quarterback with journeyman gun-for-hire Ryan Fitzpatrick, who will suit up for his ninth team next season. Fitzpatrick, 38, played for eight teams over a 16-year career. He never spent more than four seasons with the […]
The Return of Rick Pitino, Iona Wins MAAC for Auto-Bid to March Madness
The Iona Gaels (12-5) won the MAAC tournament and earned an automatic bid to March Madness. Rick Pitino, Iona’s head coach, tied Tubby Smith and Lon Kruger as the only coaches in NCAA history to qualify for the March Madness men’s college basketball tournament with five different teams. Pitino was […]
Dallas Seavey Wins 2021 Iditarod, Ties Record with Fifth Victory
Dallas Seavey outlasted 46 teams to win the 2021 Iditarod, which marked his fifth victory in the great Alaska Trail Sled Dog Race. Seavey, led by lead dogs North and Gamble, crossed the finish line at Deshka Landing shortly after 5 am Alaska time to complete the perilous 850-mile journey. […]
Drew Brees Retires, Who Will Quarterback the New Orleans Saints in 2021?
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially retired and ended speculation that he’d suit up for Who Dat nation for one more season. With Brees riding off into the sunset, the Saints now have to figure out who will be their QB next season – Taysom Hill, Jameis Winston, or […]
NBA High Guys: Harden, RWB, Randle, Greek Freak, Sabonis Set Record with 5 Triple-Doubles
Five players recorded a triple-double on Saturday in the NBA including Julius Randle, Greek Freak, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Domantas Sabonis. Those five All-Stars set a new NBA record for most recorded triple-doubles in the same day with five. Prior to the NBA All-Star break, four players recorded a […]
Complete List of March Madness College Basketball Champions and Winners
The OG List returns! With March Madness upon us, we compiled a complete list of the NCAA men’s college basketball champions and winners, starting with 1939 and leading all the way up to the present day one-and-done era. The inaugural NCAA basketball tournament in 1939 included eight teams, with six […]
2021 Iditarod: Dallas Seavey Extends Lead with 200 Miles to Go
Only 40 sled dog teams remain in the hunt for the 2021 Iditarod title and four-time champion Dallas Seavey opened up a 20-mile lead as of daybreak on Saturday morning. Seavey has 12 dogs in harness and they have 211 miles remaining in their exhausting trek through the Alaskan wilderness […]
Cade Cunningham and Oklahoma State Upset No. 2 Baylor in Big 12 Tourney Semifinals
Cade Cunningham, the projected #1 pick in the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft, led the #12 Oklahoma State Cowboys to an upset victory over the #2 Baylor Bears in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference Tournament. Oklahoma State won 83-74 and Cunningham led all scorers with 25 points. The Cowboys […]
Injury Report: Philly’s Joel Embiid Out 2-3 Weeks with Bone Bruise
The Philadelphia 76ers saw their entire season flash before their eyes when Joel Embiid crashed hard to the floor during the third quarter of Philly’s game against the Washington Wizards. Embiid, the leading scorer for the 76ers and current favorite to win the NBA MVP, suffered a knee bone contusion […]
Kansas Out of Big 12 Tourney Due to COVID-19, Texas Advances to Conference Finals
Jayhawks down. The #11 Kansas Jayhawks became the fourth major college basketball program in the last 24 hours, and the first Big 12 team, to prematurely exit from their conference tournament due to a positive COVID-19 test from a player. Kansas and Texas were scheduled to meet semifinals of the […]
Cam Newton Reprise: Inks One-Year Deal with New England Patriots
Superman is returning to Foxboro. Okay, he’s not the GOAT who won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Bucs, but the Cam Newton version of Superman signed a one-year deal to play for the New England Patriots for another season. The Patriots finished 7-9 last season in their first […]
COVID KO’s Virginia, Second Team Pulls Out of ACC Tourney After Positive Test
For the second day in a row, a team pulled out of the ACC college basketball tournament. The #16 Virginia Cavaliers (18-6) were ranked #1 in the ACC conference tournament, but withdrew after a player tested positive for COVID-19. Virginia and Georgia Tech were slated to meet in the ACC […]
NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Mavs/Nuggets Throwdown, Jazz/Warriors Sunday Showdown
The second half of the NBA season is underway with full slate of weekend games. The Denver Nuggets play back-to-back games against two Western Conference bubble teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies on the road at Grind City, and the Dallas Mavericks at home in Colorado. Steph Curry and the Golden […]
Conscious Uncoupling: LaMarcus Aldridge and San Antonio Spurs to Split Ways
The San Antonio Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge agreed to part ways, which means the Spurs will either trade him or buy out his contract if they can’t find a trade partner for him. Coming into this season, Aldridge averaged 19.5 points and 8.3 rebounds over his career. In 72 postseason […]
NBA Divisional Betting: Tight Races in the Atlantic, Pacific, Southeast and Southwest
At the start of the second half of the season, four NBA divisional races — the Atlantic, Pacific, Southeast, and Southwest Divisions — are undecided and up for grabs. The stacked and hyper-competitive Pacific Division is a three-legged race among the LA Lakers, LA Clippers, and Phoenix Suns. The Brooklyn […]
Duke Out of ACC Tourney After Positive COVID-19 Test, Subpar Season Dunzo
The Duke Blue Devils (13-11) were on the bubble of the 2021 March Madness college basketball tournament, but an outbreak of COVID-19 derailed their lackluster season. Duke withdrew from the ACC Tournament after one member of the team tested positive for COVID-19. Unranked Duke was slated to meet #15 Florida […]