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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Who's Gonna Win? NFL Playoff Predictions

Alright, the regular NFL season is done and dusted, which means it's playoff time! Last week, I got 12 out of 16 game picks right, with a minor boo-boo on the Patriots/Bills game. For the whole season, I nailed 190 picks out of 272, that's about 70% accurate. Not bad, eh? Let's dive into my picks fo

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

Moving On After Mayo: Patriots Face New Challenges

The New England Patriots' locker room was addressed by team owner Robert Kraft after the abrupt firing of head coach Jerod Mayo. This sudden change happened just before the end of the regular season, which saw the team finish with a disappointing 4-13 record, matching their performance from the prev

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

The Surprising Downside of Byes in College Football Playoffs

In the first year of the 12-team college football playoffs, teams that got a bye in the first round didn't fare well. None of the top seeds—Boise State, Arizona State, Oregon, and Georgia—won their quarterfinal games. These teams hadn't played a real game in over three weeks, which might have made t

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Bay Area Sports: Ups and Downs in 2024

2024 was a rollercoaster year for Bay Area sports fans. The San Francisco 49ers started the year with a bang, reaching the Super Bowl, but ended up losing in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a tough blow for football fans, but there were plenty of other stories to keep them talking. Baseba

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Who Will Win This Week? NFL Picks from Two Experts

Week 17 is here, and two experts, Florio and Simms, are making their predictions. Florio leads Simms by only two games going into the final weeks. Both experts agree on the Chiefs winning and the Steelers covering. They also think the Ravens will win and cover. The Seahawks are favored against the B

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Steelers' Playoff Hopes Hanging by a Thread

The Steelers' playoff dreams are hardly shining bright after they lost their third straight game to the Kansas City Chiefs, 29-10. This loss means they won't face the Chiefs in the first round of the playoffs anymore, especially since the Chiefs now hold the top seed and a bye week. The Steelers are

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Dec 23 2024SPORTS

The College Football Playoff: A New Format, Same Old Story?

The highly anticipated College Football Playoff (CFP) kicked off with a bang, but not in a good way. The first round was a yawn-fest, with average scores of 36 to 17 and not a single game closer than 10 points. Even worse, there was only one lead change across all four games. This new format aimed t

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Dec 22 2024SPORTS

Week 16 NFL Predictions: Who's Got the Edge?

Get ready for an action-packed Week 16 in the NFL! Let's dive into some key matchups and make some predictions. The Buccaneers are favored over the Cowboys by 4 points. Don't let Dallas's recent win over the Panthers fool you. Tampa Bay has a strong running game with Bucky Irving, and the Cowboys a

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Dec 20 2024SPORTS

Broncos vs. Chargers: A Battle for Playoff Position

Tonight, the Denver Broncos face off against the Los Angeles Chargers in a crucial Thursday Night Football game. The winner will have a better shot at securing second place in the AFC West and a smoother path to the playoffs. The Chargers are under pressure, as a loss could dash their playoff hopes.

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Dec 13 2024SPORTS

A Coach's Voice: Doc Rivers' Health Scare Returns

Coaching is a tough job, especially in the NBA. Doc Rivers, the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, knows this all too well. Recently, he's been dealing with a health issue that's been bothering him for a while. Back in 2008, when he was coaching the Boston Celtics, he had a polyp removed from his vo

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