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Tuesday night was a significant occasion for Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider in multiple ways. Not only did it mark the first time he battled the Philadelphia Phillies since the divisional foe lit him up in the 2022 National league Division Series; it was also a historic outing. Strider struck out nine batters in […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is being investigated by the police for allegedly hitting a man who works at Haulover Marina, according to Miami Local 10 News. The incident in question is said to have taken place this past Sunday. It is unclear at this time if Hill will face criminal charges. Hill was […]

With many questions surrounding an Aaron Judge-dependent roster, New York Yankees fans are looking at general manager Brian Cashman for swift answers. Some of those issues might not be quick fixes, though. The organization is affording one particular area of concern considerable leeway. “Cashman said there have been no discussions about bringing up {Oswald} Peraza […]

The AFC North once again projects to be one of the most stacked and compelling divisions in the NFL ahead of the 2023-24 season. Eyes will inevitably be glued to the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens due to their star quarterbacks, and Deshaun Watson’s first full season with the Cleveland Browns is bound to generate […]

The Fairy Godmother appears to be making her way out of PNC Park. The glass slipper is feeling a bit loose. This carriage just hit the skids and lost a wheel. Use whatever Cinderella cliche you like, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ storybook run is in jeopardy of ending. A current six-game losing streak (34-36) has seen […]

As expected, Draymond Green declined his $27.5 million player option. And also as expected, the Golden State Warriors are publicly exuding confidence  about the chances of both sides working out a long-term contract. “We really want Draymond back,” newly minted Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. told ESPN’s Mark Spears. “MDJ says he ‘feels confident […]

The Green Bay Packers are nearing the start of a critical training camp, which will precede a critical and uncertain 2023-24 NFL season. Though, fans, should  expect one less wild card following the latest injury update for David Bakhtiari. “I feel really good,” he told Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette last week after […]

While the greatness of Los Angeles Angels’ hybrid Shohei Ohtani is seemingly covered and appreciated to full effect, it is easy to take for granted his unprecedented impact on the game of baseball. Retired defensive end JJ Watt is doing his part to make sure that does not happen. Watt quoted a tweet that illustrated […]

Baseball is perhaps the sport most synonymous with a father-son/daughter relationship. So many people recount childhood memories of going to the ballpark, ones that last a lifetime. In recent years, though, sitting though an MLB game in-person could be a slog, especially on a holiday with a full agenda. Therefore, an afternoon at the stadium […]

Chris Paul may be on the Washington Wizards right now, but there is widespread belief that he will be moved sometime in the near future. If and when that happens, expect a fading dynasty to be in pursuit. The Golden State Warriors already had their sights set on the point guard and could be preparing […]

For many, social media is a cesspool and represents the worst of modern society. Others use it as their primary source of news. But then there are those rabid sports fans who scour every thread and old post to piece together a puzzle. Not just any puzzle, though- a prophetic one that held the answers […]

On a Sunday filled with big names and storylines near the top of the leaderboard, underdog Wyndham Clark held steady all 18 holes and claimed his first career major championship victory at the U.S. Open. Vaguely known by casual fans going into the weekend, the 29-year-old now has a big platform to inspire so many […]

Saudi Arabia is intent on getting all of Lionel Messi they can manage. And if that does not include on the pitch with the Kingdom’s Pro League, then they will gladly utilize his worldwide influence in another profitable manner. A tourism partnership with one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet qualifies as a […]

It’s that time of the year again. When legends are simultaneously exalted and condemned. When fans go at each other’s jugulars in a viscous Social Media bloodbath. All of this in the name of legacy. Now that Nikola Jokic has led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA Championship in franchise history, this generational war […]

JD Martinez just keeps turning back the clock in his renaissance 2023 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After already matching the same number of home runs (16) he had all of last year, the 35-year-old is going to start in left field for the first time since 2021 with the Boston Red Sox, per […]

With all of Serbia still waiting for native son and Denver Nuggets savior Nikola Jokic to return, his hometown of Sombor is making sure he receives a hero’s welcome when he finally does arrive. A billboard in Nikola Jokic's hometown of Sombor, Serbia welcoming home the Finals MVP 🇷🇸 (via @SerbsInSports) pic.twitter.com/4rIDZxqIng — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

Despite a healthy 39-31 record, the 2023 MLB season has been a double-edged sword for the Los Angeles Dodgers. And it was on full display in Friday’s disappointing 7-5 home loss to the San Francisco Giants. Emmet Sheehan, the latest rookie LA has called upon to compensate for their multiple starting pitching injuries, was nearly […]

Despite not exuding the same excitement or animosity it did two decades ago, the rivalry between the New York Yankees (39-31) and Boston Red Sox (35-35) remains among the most nationally viewed in baseball. It does not matter if one is in third place and the other last, eyeballs will dart to the screen when […]

4-star quarterback recruit Austin Simmons already dropped quite the bombshell on the collegiate world when he announced he was reclassifying for 2023 and flipping his commitment from Florida to Ole Miss football. But it is his remarkable intellect that has fans truly astonished. Simmons, who was home-schooled for his main high school classes before finishing […]

Colin Cowherd’s job is to create compelling television that will have people talking and debating afterwards. But he prides himself on his NFL predictions. They are built-up to much fan fare and monitored closely by his viewers. His early, unofficial 2023-24 season predictions are bound to make a strong impression among Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore […]

Oftentimes in life we come at a crossroads, with a major decision standing right in front of us. The New Orleans Pelicans stared at two potential franchise trajectories last offseason when pondering what do about Zion Williamson. Before ultimately singing the 22-year-old to a five-year contract extension worth a whopping $195 million, the Pelicans explored […]

Marcus Stroman is never one to hold back. He is expressive on the mound and vocal on social media. Whatever he lacks in size, he makes up for in fiery intensity. And it has translated exceptionally well this season with the Chicago Cubs, as the 32-year-old is arguably the best pitcher in the National League. […]

Few players fall from grace as quickly and hard as Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah has this year. He finished third in the American League Cy Young race in 2022 and seemed poise for a big 2023. Instead, the first two months of his season were notable for all the wrong reasons. The […]

Ja Morant will be flooded with ridicule and mockery after being suspended 25 games by the NBA, much like he has been for the last several months. Public displays of bad judgment do not often just go away, but the Memphis Grizzlies star is receiving some necessary words of wisdom and support from a retired […]

A player can have an immeasurable impact on a team and city without ever earning an All-Star selection. Leadership and tenacity are intangibles that resonate with sports fans everywhere. Udonis Haslem is a glorified role player who has hardly taken the floor for the Miami Heat over the last few years, but his influence remains […]

The Los Angeles Lakers point guard situation has been a revolving door, with the team constantly trying to find the right player to complement and compensate for the age and growing injury problems of renowned playmaker LeBron James. The position is again their top priority this offseason. There are multiple paths for Rob Pelinka and […]

More than a decade after having Chris Paul cruelly dangled in front of them, Los Angeles Lakers fans may finally get to see the 12-time All-Star don the Purple and Gold this year. If the Phoenix Suns end the anticipation and waive Paul, the Lakers are expected to spring into action and try to scoop […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a huge dilemma. With a National League-worst record of 27-42 that has them eight-and-a-half games out of first in their division, the organization could see the season completely falling out of grasp. The Redbirds are in free fall. The best way to catch themselves is by just trying something […]

San Diego State football and the Mountain West are not officially entering divorce proceedings, but the Aztecs have formally announced their intent to see other people. They issued the conference a written notice indicating their intention “to resign” from the league, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. The program has been linked to the Pac-12, […]

Although it has been speculated for months and officially known for the last few weeks, Saturday will be a landmark and truly improbable day in wrestling history. The polarizing and transcendent CM Punk officially returns to AEW. Throwing the word “improbable” around can seem silly in an industry that is known for mixing personal strife […]

Atlanta Braves’ Charlie Morton is a man of the 21st century and firmly believes there is a better, more modern way to clamp down on pitchers using illegal substances. One that would take the pressure off of umpires and the hyper scrutiny away from players’ sweaty hands. “I think it puts everybody in a difficult […]

The NBA’s 25-game suspension of Ja Morant does not just affect the Memphis Grizzlies. There are many dominoes that could fall from this public shaming, including the loss of endorsement and sponsorship deals. Morant’s most lucrative partnership might remain intact, however. Nike issued an official statement in response to the league’s punishment, standing behind one […]

Ja Morant continues to take a historic financial hit for his indiscretions. The NBA’s latest 25-game suspension for a second gun incident will cost the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard $304,545 thousand per game and $7.6 million total, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. That severe penalty tacks onto the whopping $40 million he forfeited toward […]

This has truly been a bittersweet week for the Oakland Athletics franchise and their fans. An inconceivable seven-game winning streak, which came entirely against teams with a winning record, culminated with a moving reverse boycott. But it will not be enough to prevent the 19-52 A’s from moving to Las Vegas. A rich history and […]

Kareem Hunt’s unemployment days could be nearing an end. The Washington Commanders “have quietly been making some preliminary inquiries behind-the-scenes,” CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reported Thursday night. While the team is in the very early stages of their feeling-out process, the running back could be a potential fit if a deal is indeed agreed upon. […]

After losing 10 of 12 games, the Colorado Rockies (29-41) enjoyed a three-game winning streak. And it means absolutely nothing. To clarify, fans always demand that their team plays hard, regardless of talent and record. They should be proud watching their team pull out a pair of gutsy, extra-inning victories over the Boston Red Sox […]

Maybe the most difficult thing a consistently successful franchise can do is raise the bar. Somehow, the Tampa Bay Rays have done just that during the 2023 season. Unknown commodities have become viable contributors on the best team in the MLB. Injured pitchers have been replaced by other dominant arms. And that elusive World Series […]

Manny Machado has yet to really look like the superstar the San Diego Padres signed to a monster 11-year extension worth $350 million in February. But he still reminded the home crowd just how impactful his tenure with the Swinging Friars has been on Thursday night versus the Cleveland Guardians. Machado took left-hander Logan Allen […]

There is overwhelming pressure on the New Orleans Saints to start the very lucrative Derek Carr era on the right foot. A typically weak NFC South should give them a fairly favorable path to success in theory, but the organization is still working hard to shore up their offense. That was clear Thursday, as the […]