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.

Point Guard Frank Ntilikina barely saw any playing time with the New York Knicks last season. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

Dallas Mavericks to Sign Ex-Knicks PG Frank Ntilikina

Frankie Cigs looks like he’s headed to Texas. The Dallas Mavericks are interested in signing the Belgian-born Frank Ntilikina and former point guard from the New York Knicks. Nicknamed ‘Frankie Cigs’ by actor and Knicks superfan Michael Rapaport, Ntilikina grew up in France and was a bust during his brief […]

Cleveland Browns WR Odell Beckham was a last-second scratch after warms ups in Week 1. (Image: Kevin C. Cox/Getty)

Cleveland Browns Injury Report: Odell Beckham Jr (Knee) to Miss Week 2

You’ll have to wait another week to see OBJ. Odell Beckham, Jr will miss Week 2 action for the Cleveland Browns when they square off against the Houston Texans. The Browns are taking a conservative approach and don’t want to rush Beckham back after knee surgery. Beckham seemed like he […]

DeMarcus Lawrence from the Dallas Cowboys attempts pressure on Tom Brady from the Tampa Bay Bucs on Thursday Night Football in the season opener. (Image: Getty)

Cowboys Injury Report: DE DeMarcus Lawrence (Broken Foot) Out 6-8 Weeks

The Dallas Cowboys lost a key defensive player and their premier edge rusher when DeMarcus Lawrence suffered a foot injury during practice on Wednesday. An X-ray and MRI revealed a broken foot, and Lawrence will miss six to eight weeks until he heals. The Cowboys’ defense didn’t generate any sacks […]

Joe Burrow from the Cincinnati Bengals drops back in an overtime win against the Minnesota Vikings as a home dog in Week 1. (Image: Marco Esquondoles/Getty)

NFL Dogs Maul Favorites in Week 1 with 11-5 ATS, 9-7 SU Record

If you like betting underdogs, then you’re already aware that the dogs prevailed in Week 1 action, with an 11-5 record against the spread, and a 9-7 clip straight up. ESPN reported that underdogs went 9-7 straight up during the first week of action for the first time since 1983. […]

John Wall from the Houston Rockets during transition against the Miami Heat last season. (Image: Getty)

Houston Rockets Nix Buyout, Seek Trade Partner for John Wall

The Houston Rockets agreed to trade point guard John Wall, but there’s very little interest around the league in acquiring an injury-prone, former All-Star who will earn the second-highest contract in 2021-22. The Rockets said they wouldn’t seek a contract buyout with Wall due $44.3 million this upcoming season. In […]

The Toronto Raptor relocated to Tampa Bay’s Amalie Arena last season during the pandemic.  (Image: Chris O’Meara/AP)

Raptors Finally Return to Toronto for Home Games Next Season

The pandemic has been particularly rough on the Toronto Raptors, who relocated to Tampa Bay to play their home games last season due to strict health and safety protocols imposed by the Canadian government. Canadian health officials were wary that constant travel involving the Raptors and opposing teams could increase […]

The New Orleans Saints offense in action against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Image: Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

New Orleans Saints Facing COVID Outbreak Among Coaching Staff

The New Orleans Saints are trying to contain a COVID-19 outbreak after eight people, including coaches and players, tested positive. The outbreak began among their coaching staff after six assistant offensive coaches tested positive. One unidentified player and a nutritionist are also among the positives, according to a report from […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy grimacing in pain after an ankle injury in the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Image: Matt Rourke/AP)

Denver Broncos Injury Report: Jerry Jeudy Out with High-Ankle Sprain

The Denver Broncos expected big things from promising second-year wide receiver Jerry Jeudy before he suffered an ankle injury against the New York Giants in the opening game of the season. Jeudy went down with a gnarly injury in the third quarter after hauling in a 20-yard pass from Teddy […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is sacked by Uchenna Nwosu from the LA Chargers at FedEx Stadium in Landover, MD. (Image: USA Today Sports)

WFT’s Ryan Fitzpatrick Out 6-8 Weeks with Hip Injury

Oh no, FItzMagic! Ryan Fitzpatrick didn’t last for a full half before the Washington Football Team quarterback suffered a hip subluxation injury, prematurely exiting the first game of the season against the Los Angeles Chargers. Fitzpatrick will undergo an MRI on Monday morning to assess the severity of the hip […]

A cat falls from the upper deck at Hard Rock Stadium during a Miami and Appalachian State game in Miami, Florida. (Image: @vicfrank1/Instagram)

Fans Catch Falling Cat at U of Miami Football Game (VIDEO)

Thanks to quick-thinking University of Miami football fans, one lucky cat didn’t have to use one of its nine lives to survive a potentially disastrous fall after dangling from the upper deck at Hard Rock Stadium. The stray cat plummeted to the lower deck, but Miami fans cushioned the feline’s […]

Rookie quarterback Mac Jones will start for the New England Patriots in Week 1. (Image: Mike Stobe/Getty)

NFL Week 1: Starting Quarterbacks and Backup QBs

The NFL season is upon us and if you don’t know who your starting quarterback is in Week 1, then you’re in deep trouble. We compiled a complete list of starters and backup quarterbacks in Week 1, which includes Jimmy Garoppolo getting the nod for the San Francisco 49ers and […]

DeAndre Jordan playing with the Brooklyn Nets last season at Barclays Center. (Image: Getty)

LA Lakers Sign DeAndre Jordan, Trade Marc Gasol

The Los Angeles Lakers made a couple of major roster moves when they signed center DeAndre Jordan and then sent Marc Gasol and a second-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade that included the rights for Wang Zhelin. Jordan, 33, started in 43 games for the Brooklyn […]

Joe Burrow from the Cincinnati Bengals are one of six home dogs in Week 1 to kick off the new NFL season. (Image: Patrick McDermott/Getty)

NFL Week 1 Home Dogs: Texans, Colts, Bengals, Giants, Lions, Raiders

The opening week of the NFL season is upon us and there are six home dogs of note in Week 1, including the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, and Las Vegas Raiders. If you love hammering home dogs on Monday Night Football, then get […]