This wild and unpredictable season of college basketball lacks a dominant team heading into March Madness. Either the Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-1), Baylor Bears (23-1), or Kansas Jayhawks (22-3) held the #1 ranking during the previous 10 weeks, and all three teams are co-favorites to win 2020 March Madness this season […]
Tampa Bay Lighting Ignite Another Double-Digit Win Streak
When you’re hot, you’re hot. The Tampa Bay Lightning (40-15-5) won 11 games in a row, which set a franchise record. The Lightning edged out the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime earlier in the week to keep their win streak alive. The sizzling-hot Lightning are 22-2-1 since December 23, with […]
John Beilein Resigns, JB Bickerstaff New Coach of Cleveland Cavs
After 54 games, John Beilein resigned as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs held the second-worst record in the league at 14-40, and Beilein struggled to relate to his squad. Assistant coach JB Bickerstaff was promoted to interim head coach. The Cavs have the fourth-lowest scoring offense in […]
Reggie Jackson to Sign with LA Clippers, Joins Best Bench in the NBA
Reggie Jackson secured a contract buy-out with the Detroit Pistons and, once he clears waivers, he’s expected to sign with the LA Clippers. The Clippers are looking to bolster their reserves with Jackson, creating what could become the best and deepest bench in the NBA. In nine NBA seasons, Jackson […]
March Madness Bubble: East Tennessee State and Furman in Southern Clash
The Furman Paladins (22-5) visit the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (23-4) in a battle between the top teams in the Southern Conference. Furman and East Tennessee State (ETSU) are each 12-2 in regular season Southern action, but both sit on the 2020 March Madness bubble. The NCAA March Madness selection […]
Drew Brees Returning to New Orleans Saints Next Season
Drew Brees is putting his retirement thoughts on hold for at least one year and the New Orleans Saints quarterback will return to the team for one more season. It will mark the 20th NFL season for Brees, and his 15th season in New Orleans after joining the Saints in […]
SEC Bubble Teams: Florida, South Carolina, Arkansas
While Kentucky and Auburn fight for the SEC conference crown, a trio of SEC teams are on the March Madness bubble, including Florida (16-9), Arkansas (16-9), and South Carolina (16-9). According to ESPN’s Bracketology, six SEC teams are in contention for March Madness berths. Kentucky and Auburn have been hovering […]
Zion Williamson Living Up to the Hype After 10 Games
It’s a small sample size for a very large man, but Zion Williamson has lived up to the hype after only 10 NBA games. Since making his rookie debut with the New Orleans Pelicans in late January, Williamson is averaging 22.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Only Shaquille O’Neal […]
NBA Value Plays: Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors
The Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers are the three consensus co-favorites to win the 2020 NBA championship. The front runners distanced themselves from the “chase pack” that’s seven teams deep. The chase pack offers up tremendous value if you think the front runners will fail to […]
College Hoops: No. 14 West Virginia at No. 1 Baylor, VCU/Richmond Bubble Fight
Bob Huggins and West Virginia head down to Waco, Texas, for a crack at the top-ranked team in the nation when the #1 Baylor Bears (22-1) host the #14 West Virginia Mountaineers (18-6) in Big 12 action. In other action, a pair of March Madness bubble teams square off with […]
Damian Lillard (Groin) to Miss All-Star Game, Devin Booker Replacement
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard will miss up to two weeks with a groin injury. Lillard will skip the 2020 NBA All-Star Game and the 3-point contest. Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns will replace Lillard in the All-Star Game for Team Lebron. Lillard tweaked his groin on […]
Milwaukee Bucks New 2020 NBA Title Favorites at All-Star Break
Before the start of the NBA All-Star break, oddsmakers at William Hill adjusted the 2020 NBA championship odds to make the Milwaukee Bucks the new favorite at 5/2 odds. Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo and the Bucks were previously lumped with the LA Lakers and LA Clippers as three-way co-favorites at […]
Bruins, Caps, Lightning, Avs, Blues … All Stanley Cup Favorites?
With fewer than 25 games remaining in the NHL regular season, oddsmakers don’t have a clear-cut favorite to win the 2020 Stanley Cup. They’ve narrowed down the NHL championship race to a lead pack of five teams that include the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche, and […]
Edmonton Oilers Injury Update: Connor McDavid (Quad) Out 2-3 Weeks
Connor McDavid, the captain of the Edmonton Oilers and the NHL’s second-best scorer, will miss anywhere from two to three weeks of action with a left quad injury. The injury comes at a crucial time, with several teams fighting for Stanley Cup playoff spots in the Western Conference. At the […]
No. 4 San Diego State Now 25-0, Undefeated Aztecs Clinch Mountain West
Perfection looms for #4 San Diego State, who captured the Mountain West conference championship with an easy 82-59 victory over the New Mexico Lobos.The SDSU Aztecs keep winning and improved to 25-0 to maintain their ultimate quest for an undefeated season. Junior forward, Matt Mitchell, led San Diego State with […]
Bernie Sanders 3/2 Odds to Secure Democratic Nomination After New Hampshire Victory
After a narrow victory at the first primary in New Hampshire, Bernie Sanders is 3/2 odds to secure the Democrat nomination for US President. Senator Sanders holds a slim edge over former New York City mayor and Republican-turned-Democrat, Michael Bloomberg. Deep-pocketed Bloomberg is currently 2/1 odds to win the Democrat […]
NBA All-Star Game: Team Giannis vs. Team LeBron Once Again
LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) and Giannis “the Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) received the most votes in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game voting. They were named captains and will be responsible for picking sides out of the other 22 players named to the All-Star Game. This year’s NBA All-Star […]
NBA Streaks: Celtics Fly Under the Radar, Timberwolves Off the Schneid… For Now
The Toronto Raptors (39-14) continue to set franchise records during their 14-game winning streak. However, as hot as the Raptors have been, they’ve been unable to make up ground against the Milwaukee Bucks (45-7), who continue to win at an astonishing clip that will put them on pace for 71 […]
Is Rob Gronkowski the White Tiger on ‘The Masked Singer’?
The third season of “The Masked Singer” debuted on FOX after the Super Bowl and all anyone has been wondering about since then is, “Is Rob Gronkowski the White Tiger on the Masked Singer?” Gronk, a former tight end from the New England Patriots, retired after winning Super Bowl LIII. […]
Will ‘1917’ Hold Off ‘Parasite’ for Best Picture?
Sam Mendes’ World War I film, “1917,” nearly swept awards season heading into the Oscars and became the runaway betting favorite to win Best Picture, which makes it a prime target for an upset by Bong Joon-Ho’s “Parasite.” In the last couple of days, “Parasite” has gained steam in the […]