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Dec. 5, 2025

"Kansas City Chiefs: Panic At The Kingdom"

All the talk surrounding Kansas City since 2024, are they still a team opponents fear? Winning close games with no sweat hitting the field; while everyone still had them penciled in to make it to February. For the 2025 Kansas City Chi…

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Dec. 4, 2025

NFL Power Rankings: Week Fourteen, Time To Get Clean"

Welcome to the last quarter of our 2025 NFL season; as we've witnessed surprise teams, superior rebuilds in horrendous organizations, a lot of gut wrenching plays which made us say: "Are you kidding me!" It's time to clean up and add …

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Nov. 27, 2025

"NFL Thanksgiving: A Time For Family, Food & Football"

It's one of the biggest family holidays just before Christmas, as people gather to enjoy time away from work, school, the hustle and bustle of daily life. An extended holiday break to start or finish shopping for gifts either online o…

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Nov. 26, 2025

A Texas-Sized Problem in Dallas

On May 24 2024, Luka had Jaden Mcdaniels on him- Derek Lively set a screen on McDaniels forcing the switch with Gobert, the matchup Doncic wanted. Between the legs dribble two dribbles to the right, step back shot over Gobert, Dagger three…

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Nov. 26, 2025

"NFL Power Rankings: Week Thirteen, Time To Be Seen"

What a crazy week of NFL games, as we're pushing into late November! Teams are separating themselves from others, while some are literally practicing social distancing as in falling down my weekly rankings. Every game matters and the …

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Nov. 25, 2025

"NCAA Football: Rivalry Week Madness"

Thanksgiving week wouldn't be the same without college football. Some of the nation's best rivalries will be played this weekend and I'm here for it. This will be a condensed preview of rivalries fans will be hyped and juiced up for. …

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Nov. 24, 2025

"Shedeur Sanders: Perfect Timing"

As the old saying goes: "timing is everything, patience is a virtue." It was beyond "time" to make a change in Cleveland; as the Browns gave rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders his first start of the season. All the talks of sticking w…

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Nov. 21, 2025

"Dallas Mavericks: Dreams & Nightmares"

What happens when a franchise player is traded away in the middle of the night? How about when you stay up waiting for reliable sources to confirm? If you thought this was a dream, possibly true. Then... sold on "win now mode" for the…

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Nov. 20, 2025

NFL Power Rankings: Week Twelve, Time To Delve"

There's old saying around NFL coaches: "you want to play your best football in November." Well ladies and gentlemen, this proves to be true by all accounts. Playoff push is underway, as teams vie for top contenders; while some pretend…

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Nov. 14, 2025

NFL Power Rankings: "Week Eleven, From Heaven"

Can you believe we're in the month of November? Football is getting gritty and time to grind out wins in unusual circumstances. My top ten teams have been good, bad and ugly at times. Without further due, here we go. 1. Los Án…

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Nov. 12, 2025

"Marshawn Kneeland: A Silent Battle & Tragic Loss"

*The following article contains strong suggestive dialogue and graphic language. Viewer discretion is advised."  Where do I begin with this emotional, heartfelt, article? How can I sit behind my laptop and keep a straight face knowin…

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Nov. 6, 2025

"NFL Power Rankings: Week Ten, With A Spin"

Week nine has concluded and we're entering the month of November. Time fell back an hour and the trade deadline is upon us as well. For these following teams, making strides and dominating as they should regardless of the opponent. En…

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Nov. 4, 2025

"Ja Morant: The Thrill Is Gone, NBA Youngboy Edition"

One of the more electric NBA superstars has reached new lowswith Memphis; as the Grizzlies took great liberty in suspending JaMorant. After a bizarre stat line from Friday's NBA Cup, Morantfinished with eight points. In losing fashion, Memphis lost …

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Oct. 31, 2025

"NBA on NBC: Back Home Where It Belongs"

If you grew up in the 1990s, basketball was your escape from reality. Basketball courts were full with kids wanting to emulate Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller, Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson. A lot of great players who gave youth dreams …

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Oct. 30, 2025

"NFL Power Rankings: Week Nine, Stayin' Alive"

Week eight has concluded and what a change of events it's been! These power rankings can be exhausting trying to figure out. As we've seen, anything can happen from week to week and that's a tough assessment for me as a journalist. I'…

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Oct. 29, 2025

"Inside The NBA: A New Era Begins"

NBA opening week isn't complete without one of THE GREATEST sports shows to reach television audiences. It was a staple in every household, rather you liked basketball or not. Name me one person who hasn't watched it. Well ladies and …

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Oct. 23, 2025

"NFL Power Rankings: Week Eight, Be Great"

Well, well, well! Low, and behold we're heading into week eight of your 2025 NFL season. There's plenty of football left and more to dissect the following top ten teams in my rankings. Buckle up, it's going to be a fast drive! 1. Ind…

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Oct. 21, 2025

"2026 NBA Preview: The Chase Of A Lifetime"

Welcome to another exciting NBA season; as tip-off is roughly a few hours away! In this preview, a very wide open Eastern conference which can be won in a number of ways. Not the flashiest by any means; more like splashiest in part of…

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Oct. 20, 2025

"2026 NBA Season Preview: Thunder Up, Who's Next?"

Welcome to the 2026 NBA season preview! We're a few hours away from tip-off in what'll be eighty-two games of tense basketball. Who can dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder as they begin their repeat run? The western conference is stack…

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Oct. 20, 2025

"Thursday Night Football: The Old Men Can Still Play"

Thursday night football was dubbed "The Unc Bowl," I called it "IcyHot Bowl," however you want to name this highly entertaining game. Neither quarterback disappointed to their standards, in which both "old" men turned back the hands o…

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Oct. 17, 2025

"Las Vegas Aces: The Dynasty Restoring Order"

As the final buzzer sounded Friday night in Phoenix, Arizona; there was relief, joy, admiration and champagne. This wasn't an easy task by any means which came with adversity. For the Las Vegas Aces, it was about restoring order. The …

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Oct. 16, 2025

"NFL Power Rankings: Week Seven, Say Less"

As the classic Nintendo video game character Mario says: "Here we go! Just what I needed!" We're heading into week seven of your 2025 NFL season; as rankings have been up and down with a lot of teams. There's been some strong cases fo…

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Oct. 15, 2025

"New York Jets: Justin Can't See The Fields"

Another week with drama and meltdowns, the New York Jets can't take flight. Even if going to London for a matchup versus the Denver Broncos, grounded before playing. Jets quarterback Justin Fields had one of the worst days any player …

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Oct. 9, 2025

"NFL Power Rankings: Week Six Pix"

Week five has concluded in the NFL; as teams have stated their case to be number one. Some new faces and others will have to prove me they belong on my list. Without further due, let's huddle up for our NFL Week Six Power Rankings. 1…

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