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Basketball

Take5: NBA Awards and Playoff Predictions

Russell Westbrook.  James Harden.  Kawhi Leonard.  LeBron James.  These four NBA superstars have all just finished unbelievable seasons, all of which would be MVP-worthy in a typical season.   However, with an explosion of triple-doubles and stunning solo performances this year, only one of these names will win the league’s greatest…

Basketball

NBA All-Star Saturday Night Preview and Predictions

What distinguishes the NBA’s All-Star Weekend as the greatest of its kind in professional sports are the Saturday night events: the slam dunk contest, three-point shootout, and skills challenge.  These competitions, played the night before the All-Star Game, regularly produce incredible moments, and are so exciting to watch that their viewership…

Football

2016 NFL Predictions: Week 17

It’s the last week of the NFL season, and here are my predictions. Interestingly, I chose nine road teams compared to just seven home teams this time around.  If my picks are correct, the final playoff picture will look like this: NFC:  1. Cowboys  2. Falcons  3. Seahawks  4. Lions…

Football

2016 NFL Predictions: Week 16

The Giants, Falcons, and Steelers can all clinch playoff spots with wins this week.  Meanwhile, the 49ers are looking for their first win since week 1 against the Rams, the only team they’ve beaten this year, and the Browns take on the Chargers in an attempt to avoid going 0-15….