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Fans expected physicality and testiness in the NBA playoffs showdown between the No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets and No. 7 Golden State Warriors, but tension could be nearing a boiling point following Jimmy Butler’s pelvic injury. Defensive stalwart Amen Thompson collided into an airborne Butler during the first quarter of Houston’s Game 2 win. The veteran […]

Draymond Green is not someone whose impact can be understood by merely glancing at his stat line. The four-time champion synchronizes both the offense and defense, exhibiting superb defense and savvy playmaking while he tries to maximize his teammates’ strengths. He does not need a piece of hardware to quantify what he has achieved this […]

Following a brutal 2023 collapse and another disappointing showing last season, optimism surrounding the Chicago Cubs was tentative. Most fans, in and outside of the Friendly Confines, recognized that the team had the talent and depth to finally clinch a playoff berth entering the 2025 MLB campaign. But it is quite different to see this […]

Alijah Arenas, a five-star USC Trojans commit and the 18-year-old son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, is awake and in the process of recovery, via ESPN’s Shams Charania. He was put into a medically induced coma after being seriously injured in a single-car accident in Los Angeles before 5 a.m. local time on Thursday. […]

Jalen Brunson is already an All-NBA caliber player who has thrived in almost three full seasons with the New York Knicks, but he ascended into a new level of stardom in Thursday’s 118-116 Game 3 win versus the Detroit Pistons. Yes, his fourth-quarter brilliance was noteworthy and undoubtedly needed, but this rise more has to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ NBA playoffs life is on the verge of flatlining following a shocking Game 3 implosion versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. If this group is going to shatter logic and history by becoming the first team to overcome an 0-3 deficit, it needs a healthy Ja Morant. That will almost […]

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has finally selected a quarterback in the NFL Draft. Following much speculation, Big Blue took the plunge and traded back into the first round to grab Ole Miss standout Jaxson Dart with the No. 25 overall pick. If all goes as hoped, he will have the keys to […]

The Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars were both desperate to implement a proud vision for the future heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. And on Thursday night, they decided to come together in an attempt to do just that. Jacksonville traded the No. 5 overall pick (defensive tackle Mason Graham), No. 36 and their 2026 […]

Before fireworks erupted in the 2025 NFL Draft, thanks to a blockbuster trade between the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars, fans were left feeling a little perplexed. Commissioner Roger Goodell opened up the Lambeau Field-based event by introducing Green Bay Packers greats Clay Matthews, Jordy Nelson, James Jones, Ahman Green and Mason Crosby. Packers fan […]

Following months of speculation, the Tennessee Titans are officially entrusting Cam Ward to lead them out of the AFC cellar and toward a prolonged period of prosperity. First-year general manager Mike Borgonzi and the front office selected the Miami Hurricanes quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, officially pushing the […]

Before the 2025 NFL Draft even commenced, prospect Mason Graham already has his eyes locked on San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams. Those who watched the former Michigan defensive tackle compete over the last few years are fully aware of the fearlessness and ferocity he plays with on the field, but his ambition is […]

One of the most anticipated prospects in NFL Draft history is feeling confident before his life changes forever. Travis Hunter, who shined on both offense and defense for the Colorado Buffaloes, has one final piece of advice for the league ahead of the annual three-day extravaganza. And it is simple. “Don’t make a mistake,” he […]

What might have gotten overlooked during the Los Angeles Lakers’ surge in the second-half of the campaign is that Luka Doncic was struggling from the field. He shot less than 40 percent in four of his first six games with the team and had several other cold nights along the way. Those struggles are hard […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are drawing closer to another early exit in the NBA Playoffs following Tuesday’s 123-115 road loss to the Indiana Pacers. They can quickly get back into the series by thriving on their home floor, starting this Friday, but Doc Rivers’ squad is in a 2-0 hole at this moment. Three consecutive first-round […]

Tyrese Haliburton is not beloved around the league. He draws the ire of opposing fan bases and arouses skepticism from his peers. The 25-year-old’s trash-talking ways can rub some people the wrong way, including former players, but the Indiana Pacers proudly stand by their guy. No matter how he performs, Haliburton brings the energy. And […]

Following the news that Ranger Suarez is close to returning to the Philadelphia Phillies’ starting pitching rotation, another All-Star left-hander might have just sustained an injury. Cristopher Sanchez exited Tuesday night’s road game versus the New York Mets due to forearm soreness, via Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The 28-year-old labored on the mound, allowing […]

Aaron Glenn built a nice legacy for himself as a New York Jets player, earning two Pro Bowl selections, recording 24 interceptions (fourth-most in franchise history) in eight seasons and helping them reach the AFC title game in 1998-99. He fulfilled his obligations as a first-round pick. Now, he aims to make a similarly positive […]

Although reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge and former National League MVP Paul Goldschmidt are both producing for the New York Yankees, key position players like Cody Bellinger (another MVP), Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Anthony Volpe are all scuffling in the batter’s box. While their offensive struggles persist, the continued emergence of Ben Rice is […]

Following five potentially pivotal tiebreakers, the NBA Draft lottery order is officially set, via ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. Although the playoffs are obviously commanding much of the focus within the industry, these results could have intriguing implications come June. The Washington Wizards, who already have a 14 percent chance of securing the rights to presumptive […]

Ohio State football was bombarded with ridicule after losing to arch rival Michigan at home on Nov. 30. Fast forward to present day, and the reigning national champions could possibly enjoy historic representation at the 2025 NFL Draft. The team will be sending many congratulatory messages this week. The only question is how many? “Ohio […]

In less than three months, Nico Harrison has seen his popularity plummet to shocking lows. Many locals are treating the Dallas Mavericks general manager as a criminal following his decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Critical signs surround and fill American Airlines Center, as fans demand the organization to dismiss the […]

Aryna Sabalenka missed out on a new car yet again, falling 4-6, 1-6 to a dominant Jelena Ostapenko in the championship match of the Stuttgart Open on Monday afternoon. The top-ranked player has now lost in the final of this tournament four times overall, unable to seize the Porsche that is annually awarded to the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs justifiably command most of the national headlines after winning three titles in six years, but the Philadelphia Eagles, the team that trounced KC in Super Bowl 59, are a model organization in their own right. They have printed the blueprint for how to build a champion through the trenches, and the […]

The Chelsea ladies are going to need a miracle at Stamford Bridge. Once again, the Blues met their match in Barcelona, falling 4-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Semifinals on Sunday. What was a hard-fought battle for a good chunk of the action descended into heartbreak in the final 10 […]

LeBron James is the all-time leading scorer and an elite playmaker, but one cannot forget his contributions on the other end of the floor. The 40-year-old is a five-time All-Defensive First-Team selection, with his signature chase-down block at the basket leaving a particularly strong impression on fans. He broke out the move in the first […]

This time last year, one could argue that Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was one of the best executives in the NBA. Now, he is the most reviled man in the industry. Harrison moved down to select impactful rim-protector Dereck Lively II in the 2023 NBA Draft, acquired P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford at […]

The New York Yankees (13-8) were dealt devastating injury news before the 2025 MLB campaign even began, as Gerrit Cole required season-ending Tommy John surgery, Rookie of the Year Luis Gil suffered a lat strain and Giancarlo Stanton incurred tendinitis in both elbows. They have pushed through the adversity, however, and were on the verge […]

Following a dispiriting 120-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, which officially ends the most emotionally-draining season in Dallas Mavericks history, an exasperated fan base will understandably struggle to look beyond the misery brought on by Luka Doncic’s forced exit and catastrophic injury problems. But there are a couple of positives to come […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was an All-NBA First-Team selection in each of the previous two seasons, has finished second in MVP voting and led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference during the 2023-24 campaign. But this has really been his year. The superstar guard is expected to win the MVP […]

The Denver Nuggets looked vulnerable at various points of the 2024-25 season, but it took a four-game losing streak at the beginning of April and the subsequent firings of general manager Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone to mar the franchise’s reputation in the eyes of the public. Though, as the 2023 NBA champions […]

Once the trade deadline passed with the big three intact, it was clear the Phoenix Suns’ stress test had officially begun. They failed in cataclysmic fashion, going 11-21 during that stretch and finishing with a 36-46 record. The Dallas Mavericks traded their franchise cornerstone and lost their core players to lengthy injury stints, but they […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will head into Saturday’s NBA playoffs matchup versus the Indiana Pacers shorthanded, but help will soon arrive. Damian Lillard, who will miss his 15th consecutive contest due to a blood clot in his calf, is expected to come back in either Game 2 or Game 3 of the series, according to ESPN’s […]

Is this the year everything changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Mitch Marner finished fifth in the NHL in points, William Nylander scored the second-most goals behind only Leon Draisaitl, the goaltending is tremendously improved and head coach Craig Berube boasts championship experience. The pieces are in place for this […]

When factoring in the unrelenting injury issues the Philadelphia 76ers endured, it is easy to say that the Phoenix Suns were unequivocally the biggest disappointment in the NBA this season. In addition to colossal embarrassment, that title comes with expected changes this offseason. The organization evaluated the state of things during the second half of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ appetite was already insatiable right after winning the 2024 World Series, as they added two-time Cy Young Blake Snell, Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, and All-Star reliever Tanner Scott to the pitching staff while also retaining Teoscar Hernandez’s big bat in the lineup. Now that the National League West appears even deeper […]

Legendary San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, who suffered a mild stroke in the Frost Bank Center in November of 2024, left a local restaurant in an ambulance on Tuesday night, per TMZ Sports. First responders were called to tend to an elderly person who fainted. They transported the five-time NBA champion to the […]

Arch Manning has not been in the shadows for the last two years. It is impossible to lay low with his last name. Although there was little actual quarterback controversy while Quinn Ewers started, many discussed and speculated the Texas depth chart ad nauseam. Heck, Dr Pepper even alluded to the situation in its popular […]

The Kansas City Chiefs built their dynasty around a core group of individuals in Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and head coach Andy Reid, relying on savvy move-making and sharp talent evaluation to effectively round out championship-caliber rosters. The formula has worked marvelously, as evidenced by three Super Bowl wins in the last six […]

Jimmy Butler was not destined for greatness. He had to grind his way toward a potential Hall of Fame career. The Houston, Texas native became homeless at just 13 years old after his mother kicked him out, was not highly recruited out of high school and barely got drafted in the first round of the […]