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Andrew Wright

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Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Grizzlies playing some of NBA's most exciting basketball

If you're a fan of youthful, fast-paced and exciting basketball, the Memphis Grizzlies may be a team you want to start tuning into and watching each time they play.

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic has put together quite the two-game stretch

Just one night after he scored 56 points, Nikola Jokic put together another masterful performance and scored 48 points in the Nuggets' 141-111 win over the Hawks.

No. 3 South Carolina women dominates No. 9 TCU, 85-52

The South Carolina women's basketball team got its second straight victory over a top 10 opponent on Sunday with an 85-52 throttling of TCU.

Watch: Hornets' Brandon Miller throws down emphatic dunk in win

In the fourth quarter of the Charlotte Hornets' 113-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers, Miller took off and threw down one of the most vicious dunks of the NBA season.

Memphis men's basketball falls for second time in three games

A poor shooting performance led No. 16 Memphis to an 85-72 loss to Arkansas State on Sunday, its second loss in its last three games.

No. 3 South Carolina women handle No. 8 Duke for third straight win

Despite being outscored by nine points in the fourth quarter, the South Carolina women's team held on to defeat No. 8 Duke, 81-70.

Penn State gets big upset win at home over No. 8 Purdue

Despite shaky shooting in the second half, Penn State was able to hang on and knock off No. 8 Purdue on Thursday to improve to 8-1 on the season.

Mavericks' Luka Doncic shines in second game back from injury

After a star performance in his first game back from injury, Luka Doncic shined once again on Tuesday in the Dallas Mavericks' 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

NFC South is up for grabs among Falcons recent skid

Just one short month ago, the Atlanta Falcons had a comfortable three game lead in the NFC South. That lead has quickly vanished.

Mixture of young stars and veteran leadership propelling Magic

After a season in which they reached the playoffs and took the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games, the Orlando Magic are picking up right where they left off.

South Carolina vs. Clemson has major College Football Playoff implications

Rivalry games always bring out the best in teams, and Saturday should be no different.

Bryce Young is showing why he was the No. 1 pick in 2023 draft

The Panthers are 2-2 over their last four games with Young back at the helm, with one of those losses being on a last-second field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Commanders offense has become one-dimensional during three-game losing streak

After a phenomenal 7-2 start to the season, Washington now sits at 7-5, wondering if it is a legit threat to make it into the postseason.

Three things Indiana must do to upset Ohio State

Here are three things Indiana must do to pull off the upset and leave no doubt that it is one of the best teams in the country.

Mix of young and veteran talent fueling Rockets' surprising hot start

What has been behind the Rockets' best 15-game start since the 2019-20 season?

Two potential trade destinations for Nico Hoerner and Cody Bellinger

With the MLB offseason in swing, the Chicago Cubs could find themselves at the forefront of trade talks surrounding two of their best players in outfielder Cody Bellinger and second baseman Nico Hoerner. Here are two potential trade destinations for both players.

Deion Sanders has Colorado with chance to make the College Football Playoff

Just under two years after taking the job, Coach Prime has No. 18 Colorado sitting at 7-2 and with a chance to make the College Football Playoff.

Hornets star LaMelo Ball is off to an excellent start

Through about three weeks of the NBA season, we are beginning to see the best players and teams separate themselves from the rest of the league. One of those players that has begun to truly showcase his abilities on a nightly basis is Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball.

Comeback win by Lions shows why this could finally be their year

Detroit Lions fans have longed for their team to be the last one standing at the end of an NFL season, and with Sunday night's comeback victory over the Houston Texans, this may finally be the year for Detroit to be Super Bowl champions.

What to expect as No. 11 Alabama faces No. 15 LSU in crucial CFP matchup

Saturday night's matchup at Tiger Stadium between Alabama and LSU will have major College Football Playoff implications. Here's what to expect.

Three potential landing spots for Max Fried

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Max Fried has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball over the last five seasons, and will be a hot commodity on the free-agent market. Here are three potential fits for the southpaw.

How Jalen Hurts is turning the Eagles back into a Super Bowl contender.

Headed into their Week 5 bye at 2-2, questions were being raised about the quarterback play of Jalen Hurts and head coaching ability of Nick Sirianni. Since then, the Eagles are 4-0 with Hurts playing MVP caliber football and inserting the Eagles right back into the conversation of Super Bowl favorites.

Three potential suitors for free-agent shortstop Willy Adames

While there are several teams that would make sense for Adames, here are the three that should have the most interest and be the most aggressive to get him signed.

Cade Klubnik leading Clemson back into position for College Football Playoff berth

After an embarrassing 34-3 loss to Georgia in Week 1, not many teams are playing better football right now than the Clemson Tigers.