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.

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden dazzling fans with a 60-point performance in Houston. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

Rockets Nuke Hawks, James Harden Drops 60 in 47-Point Blowout

The Atlanta Hawks (4-16) were smoked by the Houston Rockets (13-6) from the opening tip off all the way to the game-ending buzzer. James Harden dropped 60 points for the Rockets in a 158-111 decimation of the Hawks. The Hawks were on the second night of back-to-back road games. They […]

Marquette Golden Eagles guard Markus Howard drives to the basket against USC at the Orlando Invitational in Orlando, FL. (Image: Mark LoMoglio/Getty)

Marquette’s Markus Howard Torches USC for 51, Back-to-Back with 40-Plus Points

Markus Howard, a 5-foot-11 shooting guard for the Marquette Golden Eagles, torched USC for 51 points in the semifinals of the Orlando Invitational tournament in Orlando, Florida. Marquette won 101-79, and advanced to the championship game on Sunday. Howard scored 40-plus points in back-to-back games. He dropped 40 against Davidson […]

Michigan head coach, Juwan Howard (center), holds up the winner's trophy at the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas. (Image: Kevin Jairaj/USA Today Sports)

Michigan Upsets UNC, Gonzaga to Clinch Battle 4 Atlantis Title

The Michigan Wolverines improved to 7-0 under first-year head coach Juwan Howard, and won the Bad Boy Mower Battle 4 Atlantis by defeating the #8 Gonzaga Bulldogs 82-64 in the championship game. Michigan won the Battle 4 Atlantis with back-to-back convincing wins over two ranked teams in the Top 10. […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young drives by Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon during an overtime loss in Indianapolis. (Image: Trevor Ruszkowski/USA Today Sports)

Trae Young Ties Career-High with 49 Points in OT Loss (Video)

Atlanta Hawks’ second-year guard, Trae Young, lit up the Indiana Pacers for 49 points, but the Pacers held off Young and the Hawks in overtime to secure a 105-104 victory. The Hawks lost again, and their skid reached nine games in a row. Young set a season-high, and tied a […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis 'Greek Freak' Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the hole against Donovan Mitchell (45) and Royce O'Neale (23) of the Utah Jazz. (Image: Aaron Gash/AP)

NBA Weekend: Lakers/Mavs Rematch and Greek Freak Back-to-Back

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-2) boast the best record in the NBA, and hit the road to play road games against the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks (15-3) have the best record in the Eastern Conference while riding a nine-game winning streak. The Greek Freak and […]

Washington running back Salvon Ahmed (26) evades Washington State defenders in the snow during UW’s victory in the 2018 Apple Cup in Pullman, WA. (Image: James Snook/USA Today Sports)

Air Raid Comes to Seattle, Washington State/Washington in Apple Cup

Friday features the Apple Cup, which is the annual rivalry between Washington State (6-5) and Washington (6-5) that began in 1900. UW comes into this year’s Apple Cup as a -7 favorite against Wazzu. The Pac-12 has already been decided, but the Washington State and Washington game will be the […]

New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons during a 2018 game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Image: Getty)
Thanksgiving Preview

New Orleans Saints Seek Revenge Against Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving

This week’s Thursday Night Football game is also the third and final game of a Thanksgiving holiday triple header in the NFL featuring the New Orleans Saints (9-2) at the Atlanta Falcons (3-8). The Saints need one more win to lock up a postseason berth. They hold a four-game lead […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Lamar Jackson during pregame warmups. (Image: Getty)

Baltimore Ravens Now 3/1 Odds to Win 2020 Super Bowl

The Baltimore Ravens (9-2) are now the clear favorite to win Super Bowl 54 at 3/1 odds. The Ravens face a tremendous test this weekend when they host the San Francisco 49ers. Lamar Jackson, the favorite to win the MVP, leads a high-octane Ravens attack that averages 35.1 points per […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and LA Rams clash in December 2018. (Image: Getty)

NFC Playoff Picture: Bleak Wild Card Bubble for Rams, Eagles

The NFL playoff picture is crystal clear in the NFC heading into Week 13 with Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles on the bubble as a desperate long shot to secure a Wild Card berth. If the playoffs were to begin to today at the start of Week 13, the […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans during a 2018 AFC South game in Nashville, TN. (Image: Andy Lyons/Getty)

AFC Playoff Picture: Four 6-5 Teams Fighting for Wild Card

The NFL playoff race is heating up, and the AFC picture features four teams with a 6-5 record – the Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans – fighting for one of two wild-card berths. The New England Patriots (10-1) currently have the #1 seed locked up in […]

Arizona State forward Jalen Graham and Virginia forward Mamadi Diakite (25) fight for the ball during the Hall of Fame Tip Off at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Image: AP)

Defending Champs Virginia Start 6-0, but are 0-fer ATS in Last Four Games

The defending champion Virginia Cavaliers (6-0), ranked #7 in the nation, won their first six games of the season with their stifling defense. Virginia recently defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils (3-2) to win the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip Off Championship at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The […]

San Francisco Niners TE Greg Kittle celebrates a first down against the Green Bay Packers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Image: Ezra Shaw/Getty)

Quickie Recap NFL Week 12: Pats and Niners First Teams to 10 Wins

The New England Patriots (10-1) and San Francisco 49ers (10-1) became the first teams in the NFL this season to reach double-digit victories. The Niners and Patriots secured the “10 win” milestone in only 12 weeks of action. The Niners are at the onset of a difficult three-game stretch, but […]

New York Jets WR Robby Anderson jumped into the crowd after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, NJ. (Image: Getty)

LOLJets: Upset the Oakland Raiders for Three Wins in a Row

The New York Jets (4-7) defeated the Oakland Raiders 34-3 to extend their winning  streak to three games after losing to the winless Miami Dolphins, and starting the season 1-7. The Raiders were in the AFC wild-card hunt, but after this loss, they sunk to 6-5 and saw their postseason […]

Christian McCaffrey, RB from the Carolina Panthers, on Madden 20 football video game by EA Sports. (Image: EA Sports)

Christian McCaffrey Youngest to Join Madden Football 99 Club

Carolina Panthers running back, Christian McCaffrey became the youngest player in both NFL and gaming history to earn a 99 rating on Madden 20 football video game by EA Sports. McCaffrey joins the exclusive Madden 99 Club with other players who achieved a rare perfect rating by EA Sports game […]