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.

Josh Gordon (left), wide receiver from the New England Patriots, attempts to evade a tackler against the Miami Dolphins. (Image: Jasen Vinlove/USA Today Sports)

NFL Suspends New England Patriots WR Josh Gordon Indefinitely

The NFL suspended Josh Gordon for violating the terms of their substance abuse policy and he returns to the Commissioners Suspended list indefinitely. The New England Patriots wide receiver issued a statement earlier in the day that he was stepping away from football to focus on his mental health. “I […]

James Harden (13) and Chris Paul (3) celebrate after a successful three-point shot during a record setting night for the Houston Rockets. (Image: Troy Taormina/USA Today Sports)

Houston Rockets Set NBA Record with 26 Three-Pointers (Video)

The Houston Rockets blew out the Washington Wizards 136-118 and set an NBA record with 26 made three-pointers. With under a minute remaining, Michael Carter-Williams hit nothing but net when he drilled the 26th triple of the night. Overall, the Rockets shot 26 of 55 from behind the three-point arc. […]

Philip Rivers from the LA Chargers during pregame warm ups in Carson, CA. (Image: AP)

Los Angeles Chargers Lead NFL with Seven Pro Bowl Selections

The Los Angeles Chargers (11-3) will be sending seven players plus three alternates to the Pro Bowl, which will be hosted at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on January 27, 2019. The NFL selected seven Chargers as Pro Bowl starters including quarterback Philip Rivers, running back Melvin Gordon, wide […]

Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans grabs a rebound against the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Image: Derick E. Hingle/USA Today Sports)

Anthony Davis to the Lakers? LeBron James Says Yes, Duh!

The role of LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers sidekick has yet to be filled and King James loves the possibility that Anthony Davis, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2012 NBA Draft, could play alongside him in the future. For the New Orleans Pelicans this season, Davis averages 28 […]

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins appearing at a Fortnite event in Las Vegas. (Image: Porter Lambert)

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins Equates Fortnite and Esports Pros with NFL Players

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, an esports pro and popular Fortnite streamer, appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and he responded to haters criticizing professional gamers and streamers. “You watch the NFL because you want to watch people do things that you know you can’t,” Ninja told Fallon. “It’s the […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan (left) sitting courtside at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Image: Brad Penner/USA Today Sports)

Will James Dolan Sell the NY Knicks for $5 Billion?

If you have $5 billion lying around, you might be able to purchase the New York Knicks from billionaire James Dolan. In an interview with Ian O’Connor for ESPN, Dolan stated that he does not want to sell the Knicks, but he is not opposed to selling the team and […]

Toronto Raptors' center Jonas Valanciunas withers in pain after a hack job from the Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green. (Image: Jeff Chiu/AP)

Toronto Raptors Center Jonas Valanciunas Out Four Weeks After Thumb Surgery

Jonas Valanciunas, the center for the first-place Toronto Raptors, will miss at least four weeks while recovering from surgery to repair a dislocated thumb. Valanciunas injured his left thumb during a game against the Golden State Warriors. This season with the Raptors, Valanciunas averaged 12.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per […]

Rookie RB Justin Jackson evades a tackler in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (Image: Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Fantasy Football Playoff Deep Cuts: Justin Jackson and Damien Williams

Running backs Justin Jackson and Damien Williams are two key backups who might help boost your team to the next round of your fantasy football playoffs. High-quality, late-season waiver wire pickups are rare to find these days. You might have advanced to the fantasy football playoffs, but your ranks are […]

JA Happ pitching in the Bronx last summer for the Yankees. (Image: Julie Jacobson/AP)

Report: New York Yankees to Sign Lefty Pitcher JA Happ

The New York Yankees are on the cusp of signing free agent pitcher JA Happ to a two-year deal worth $17 million a year. In 11 starts with the Yankees last season, the left-handed Happ went 7-0 with a 2.69 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. In 12 MLB seasons with seven […]

Rookie Luka Doncic from the Mavericks mesmerized the crowd in Dallas during a comeback win against the Houston Rockets.  (Image: Glenn James/Getty)

Teenager from Slovenia, Luka Doncic, Leading NBA Rookie of Year Race

In only 24 games into his professional career, 19-year old Luka Doncic from Slovenia is not just making a case for NBA Rookie of the Year, but he’s arguably the MVP of the upstart Dallas Mavericks. Doncic leads the Mavericks in scoring this season with 17.8 points per game. Against […]