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The Orlando Magic took the NBA world by surprise in 2009, thwarted the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference, and kept the Los Angeles Lakers on their heels in the NBA Finals. Now they're ready to do it all again . Everyone has their hopes and opinions considering the potential matchups in this year's NBA Finals. Read on to see the top five reasons why the Orlando Magic will represent ...

2010 NFL Draft Player Profile: Sam Bradford

Posted: 4th January 2010 by Wayne Makela in NFL
Like most college quarterbacks with the hype of Sam Bradford , it's not a question of "if" he'll be drafted in the first round, more a question of "where". Sure, the injuries Bradford sustained this season raise some minor questions about his durability and his immediate health, but are likely temporary hindrances in what appears to be a polished and refined NFL -ready game. After declaring for the NFL Draft, we know ...

NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 17: Championship Week

Posted: 2nd January 2010 by Wayne Makela in NFL
This weekÆs start/sit column will be a little different than most. With a lot of teams playing ômeaninglessö games, certain players may be resting that would normally play most if not all of the game. For each position, I will give you three normal starters you should sit, three guys you should pick up that could score you big points this week, and three normal starters who are high risk/high reward ...

NFL Fantasy Start And Sit Week 13

Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Wayne Makela in NFL
We had a mediocre week with our start and sit calls for Week 12 , and like many fantasy owners and experts, were shocked to see Michael Turner start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, other than some Jacksonville Jaguars promotions that didn't pan out, we made the right call on suggesting a start for Greg Olsen, while telling you to sit Jeremy Shockey. á Start QB Jay Cutler, CHI vs. ...

Week 12 Fantasy Start and Sit

Posted: 25th November 2009 by Wayne Makela in NFL
We had a decent last week , making solid start calls with Anquan Boldin and Jermichael Finley, as well as solid sit calls with Kyle Orton and T.J. Houshmandzadeh. We missed the target on Tony Romo and Kevin Boss, but our picks this week should help you forget about one so-so week. Start your Jaguars (no, not the car) if you have them this week, as well as any Packers as you ...

Chris Cooley Headed For IR: Fred Davis Fantasy Stock On The Rise

Posted: 24th November 2009 by Wayne Makela in NFL
Washington Redskins injured tight end Chris Cooley admitted on a radio show recently that he's likely done for the season . Nothing is official and no reports have been made regarding his injury , but Cooley remains in a walking boot and is still more than a week away from a possible return. Cooley apparently made comments suggesting that his season could be over, and with the Redskins playing for little else ...

Fantasy Football Start and Sit: Week 11

Posted: 18th November 2009 by Wayne Makela in NFL
Every week of Start/Sit calls brings some misfortunes, but it also comes with huge benefits if you trust us and listen to our expert advice. We told you to run with Matt Hasselbeck, Ricky Williams , and Kellen Winslow in Week 10, and all of them paid off, with our only dud start, Michael Crabtree, being one of the many 49ers/Bears offensive players who stunk it up last Thursday night. ...

Week 10 Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Matt Hasselbeck Is a Go

Posted: 11th November 2009 by Wayne Makela in NFL
We're foreseeing shootouts in Arizona, and Miami this week, so deploying your Seattle, Arizona, Tampa Bay, and Miami players might be a good idea .á Well, maybe just Freeman, and Winslow for the Bucs. Start QB Matt Hasselbeck, SEA at ARZ Hasselbeck has had another up and down season so far. In his first game against the Cards, Hasselbeck struggled, only completing 10-of-29 passes.á DonÆt ...