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Pelicans Take on the Raptors Without Zion, and the Lakers & Clippers Revive the Battle of LA

The Raptors host the upstart Pelicans at 8PM EST, then Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers host Lebron James’ Lakers at 10:30PM EST in the first Battle of LA of the 2019-2020 season

The Saints Are Serious, and Other NFL Week 7 Thoughts

The Saints keep rolling, Mahomes’ injury isn’t as bad as we thought, Lamar is pretty good for a running back, and more on week 7.

Correa’s Walkoff HR Might Swing the ALCS for Houston

The Astros head to New York with momentum, and turn to superstar ace Gerrit Cole, who is 2-0 with a 0.57 ERA and 25 K’s in 2 starts this postseason.

Christian McCaffrey Can Carry Carolina to the Playoffs

As a fantasy player, there’s no one better than McCaffrey. That was true in his first 2 years and it’s true now. But in 2019, McCaffrey has taken the next step to become an MVP-level player.

NLDS Litmus Test After 2 Games

The Dodgers and Nationals split, with Stephen Strasburg leading the charge for a big win. The Braves blew a 3-0 lead in game 1, but bounced back with a shutout to even the series.

NFL Power Rankings Before Week 4

Brady and Mahomes run this league, the Lions might be good, and the Dolphins are an embarrassment to professional football. My 2019 NFL Power Rankings after 3 weeks.

Brewers and A’s Are Surging, Plus Wild Card Predictions

We’re pretty sure of 6 of the 10 playoff teams, but what still remains unclear is how the Wild Card race will finish in each league.

Giants Bench Eli, Minshew Mania, and 3 Predictions for Week 3

The Giants are going with Daniel Jones, the Jaguars have a hero named Minshew, and my 3 predictions for Week three.

Drew Brees Out 6-8 Weeks, but the NFCS is Wide Open

Saints QB Drew Brees suffered a hand injury in Sunday’s loss to the Rams, and according to Ian Rapoport, Brees tore a ligament in his right thumb and will miss at least 6 weeks.

Christian Yelich is Out for the Season, But the Brewers Are Still in the Hunt

Christian Yelich has fractured his kneecap and will miss the remainder of the 2019 season, but the Brewers may still make the playoffs.