Pauly McGuire

Pauly McGuire

Sports Writer  |  DENVER, CO

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Pauly McGuire is a Colorado-based sports writer, novelist, and jaded fan of the New York Knicks, Jets, Yankees, and Rangers. Pauly covers the NBA and NFL for OG, but he also specializes in events such as March Madness, the Iditarod, Tour de France, marble racing, and the Oscars. For nearly a decade, he covered the international poker circuit. His critically acclaimed 2010 book Lost Vegas chronicled working at the WSOP -- writing for Tao of Poker, Fox Sports, and Bluff Magazine -- during the wildest days of the poker boom. His most recent novels Guard This (2021) and Fried Peaches (2018) are currently available on Amazon.

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers celebrates a touchdown during a victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional round in Green Bay, WI. (Image: Dylan Buell/Getty)

Green Bay Packers Hold Off Seattle, Advance to NFC Championship

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The Green Bay Packers (14-3) nearly blew a 21-3 lead, but held on to defeat the Seattle Seahawks (12-6) 28-23 in the NFC divisional playoffs round. The Packers advanced to the NFC Championship next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Aaron Rodgers hooked up with his favorite target, Davante Adams, […]

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes passes during the Chiefs historic comeback against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

Texans Blow 24-0 Lead, KC Chiefs Advance to AFC Championship

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The Houston Texans (11-7) blew a 24-0 lead against the Kansas City Chiefs (13-4), who scored four touchdowns in the second quarter to regain the lead 28-24 by halftime. The Texans imploded during their worst meltdown in playoff history as the Chiefs coasted to a 51-31 victory. With the win, […]

Baylor head coach Scott Drew argues a call during a game against Arizona in Waco, Texas. (Image: Michael Ainsworth/AP)

Two Top-5 Teams Clash When No. 4 Baylor Visits No. 3 Kansas

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In Big 12 conference action, a pair of Top-5 teams slug it out with the #4 Baylor Bears (12-1) visiting the #3 Kansas Jayhawks (12-2), where the Bears have yet to win in 17 consecutive attempts. Baylor is riding an 11-game winning streak, including a key, 57-52 victory over #22 […]

Philadelphia Sixers center Joel Embiid shrieks in agony after a dislocated ring finger injury against the OKC Thunder. (Image: Matt Slocum/AP)

Joel Embiid Injury: Surgery to Repair Torn Ligament in Dislocated Finger

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Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid, will be sidelined indefinitely while he recovers from surgery to repair torn ligaments on his left hand after he suffered a dislocated ring finger injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Thursday, team officials announced Embiid would be out indefinitely. ESPN reported Embiid will be […]

LA Lakers center, Anthony Davis, moments after a nasty fall against the New York Knicks at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Image: Getty)

Anthony Davis Injury: Bruises Back and Tail Bone After Scary Fall

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The Los Angeles Lakers survived a huge scare when center Anthony Davis suffered a bruised tail bone injury after a frightening fall against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. With under three minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Lakers led by 19 points. Knicks center Julius Randle attempted […]

Miami Heat point guard, Jimmy Butler, in action against the Utah Jazz at AA Arena in Miami. (Image: Isaac Baldizon/Getty)

NBA Weekend: Miami Heat Back-to-Back Home Games vs. Sixers and Pacers

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The Miami Heat (22-8) are set to play back-to-back home games against the top teams in the East, including the Philadelphia 76ers (23-10) and Indiana Pacers (21-10). Miami is the toughest place to play in the NBA this season, where the Heat are 13-1. The Heat recently spoiled an unbeaten […]

LA Clippers guard, Patrick Beverly (right), defends LA Lakers star LeBron James at Staples Center in LA. (Image: Getty)

Another Christmas, Another LeBron James Groin Injury

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Last Christmas, LeBron James injured his groin and missed five weeks of his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. This Christmas, James tweaked his groin during a 111-106 loss to the LA Clippers. Although the injury is mild compared to the severe groin pull last Christmas, it’s unknown how […]

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