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.

Christian Wood from the Houston Rockets drives to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets, while James Harden looks on. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

Hot Teams: Houston Rockets Soaring with 7-Game Winning Streak

The Houston Rockets — yes the Rockets — are the hottest team in the NBA with a seven-game winning streak after an impressive victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Two weeks ago, the Rockets (8-16) were in the middle of a horrendous losing streak and fans were […]

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis kvetches about a bad call from an official. (Image: Trevor Ruszkowski/USA Today Sports)

NBA Trade Rumors: Indiana Pacers to Dump Sabonis, LeVert, Turner?

The latest batch of NBA rumors features the Indiana Pacers, who are on the brink of rebuilding the team and who are fielding offers to trade three of their best players, Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert, and Myles Turner. Shams Charania and Bob Kravitz from The Athletic reported that Pacers president […]

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios (10) dives for a first down against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. (Image: Thomas Shea/USA Today Sports)

NFL Week 14 Home Dogs: Texans, Jets, WFT, Bengals

We’re looking at the usual suspects once again in this week’s Home Dog Alert. NFL Week 14 home dogs include the Houston Texans, New York Jets, Washington Football Team, and the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s no surprise to see the Jets and Texans listed as home dogs once again. They’re two […]

Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets makes a move against center Jonas Valanciunas of the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. (Image: Stephen Lew/USA Today Sports)

NBA High Guys: Nikola Jokic Nips Pels with Triple-Double in OT (VIDEO)

The Joker schooled everyone down in the Big Easy on Wednesday night. Nikola Jokic unleashed a 39-point triple-double for the Denver Nuggets in a thrilling 120-114 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime. Jokic scored 11 out of the Nuggets’ 14 points in overtime and outgunned the Pelicans 11-9 […]

Mike Williams catches a pass for the Los Angeles Chargers against the Cincinnati Bengals. (Image: Getty)

LA Chargers Send Mike Williams, Chris Harris to COVID Reserve List

The Los Angeles Chargers are attempting to contain a COVID-19 outbreak in their locker room. After putting Keenan Allen on the COVID-19 reserve list earlier in the week, the Chargers added wide receiver Mike Williams and cornerback Chris Harris, Jr to the list on Wednesday. Williams caught 55 passes for […]

Washington Football Team teammates attend to quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick after he suffered a hip injury in Week 1. (Image: Rob Carr/Getty)

Washington QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to Have Season-Ending Hip Surgery

This is one comeback by FitzMagic that won’t happen. Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick dislocated his hip in the first game of the season and hoped he could return at some point this season after rehabbing the injury, but the team announced he will go under the knife to […]

Keenan Allen scores one of two touchdowns for the LA Chargers against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13. (Image: Ronald Henley/ Getty)

LA Chargers Place WR Keenan Allen on COVID-19 Reserve List

The Los Angeles Chargers announced that wide receiver Keenan Allen tested positive for COVID, placing him on the COVID-19 reserve list. Allen is vaccinated, so he could return to the Chargers if he remains asymptomatic and can produce two negative COVID tests within a 24-hour period. If Allen can’t play […]

Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers draws a double team from the Charlotte Hornets. (Image: Jared C. Tilton/Getty)

NBA High Guys: Joel Embiid with 43 Points in OT (Video)

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid unleashed 43 points in an overtime victory against the COVID-riddled Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. The Hornets were down five players while struggling to contain a COVID-19 outbreak, but Kelly Oubre almost led them to an upset victory over the visiting 76ers. In the end, […]

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan pulls up for a jump shot against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclay's Center. (Image: James Murphy/Getty)

Chicago Bulls’ Leading Scorer DeMar DeRozan Out with COVID-19

One moment you’re named the NBA Player of the Week, and the next, you’re out with COVID-19. The Chicago Bulls’ leading scorer DeMar DeRozan entered the NBA’s COVID-19 health and protocol list and will miss Monday evening’s game against the Denver Nuggets after he tested positive on Monday. DeRozan is […]

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey attempts to tackle Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson, but suffers an injury on the play. (Image: Joe Sargent/Getty)

Baltimore Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey Dunzo with Season-Ending Surgery

The Baltimore Ravens have been decimated with the injury bug this season, but their biggest loss occurred on Sunday when All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey tore a pectoral muscle in a one-point loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The injury occurred on a play late in the fourth quarter when Humphrey failed […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake broke his ankle after three players from the Washington Football team tackled him at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Image: Getty)

Las Vegas Raiders RB Kenyan Drake Breaks Ankle in Sketchy Tackle

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake suffered a gruesome ankle injury in the second quarter against the Washington Football Team during a gang tackle. He needed assistance and was carted off the field. Three players from Washington took Drake down in what many believed was a dirty play. Daniel […]

Javelin Guidry from the New York Jets knocks down a pass intended for Danny Amendola from the Houston Texans. (Image: Getty)

NFL Week 13: Saints, Lions, Bears, Jets Among 8 Home Dogs

More than half of this week’s NFL schedule is loaded with road favorites and home dogs, including the New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Seattle Seahawks. It’s no surprise to see the usual suspects listed as home dogs, including […]

Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers got knocked to the floor after a foul by the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. (Image: Rick Bowmer/AP)

Dame Down: Blazers Damian Lillard Out 2 Weeks with Lower Ab Issue

Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers will miss at least 10 days, and probably two weeks, with a lower abdominal tendinopathy injury. Lillard initially suffered the injury leading up to the Tokyo Olympics. He aggravated the area, located just above the groin, over the weekend. Lillard sat out one […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo plays through a thumb injury against the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami. (Image: Jasen Vinlove/USA Today Sports)

Miami Heat Injury Report: Bam Adebayo Out 4-6 Weeks (Thumb Surgery)

The Miami Heat got a bit of bad news on Wednesday after finding out that All-Star center Bam Adebayo will undergo surgery to repair ligament damage in his thumb after he suffered an injury against the Denver Nuggets earlier in the week. An MRI revealed that Adebayo tore the ulnar […]

Kemba Walker is a fan favorite with the New York Knicks, but his poor defense cost him his starting job. (Image: Getty)

NY Knicks and Thibs Bench a Struggling Kemba Walker

The New York Knicks added Kemba Walker in free agency, but he’s struggled since his arrival — as have the Knicks — so head coach Tom Thibodeau benched him to revitalize the stagnant team. The Knicks secured the #4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs last season, but after the […]