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There are a lot of intriguing storylines going into the Eastern Conference Semifinals showdown between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat. Legacy, a starving fan base, budding superstars and plenty of history that exists in this renewed rivalry that dates back to the late-1990s and early-2000s. But one cannot forget about the history between […]

The New York Knicks crossed a significant threshold after ousting the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. There is a whole new perception around the franchise, and whole new expectations to go with it. That is amplified now that they will be playing the No. 8 seed Miami […]

When a curse becomes a blessing. Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. surprisingly did not hear his name called Thursday in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but the stars may align for him to be the first pick in the second round Friday and bring to life the dream of playing for […]

Football fans are still recovering from a wild first round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday night. There was a little something for everyone to enjoy– multiple trades near the top of the board, stunning picks (Jahmyr Gibbs to Detroit Lions) and some major names not taken at all. Those high-profile leftovers like Will […]

Naturally, the NFL Draft was a big night for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, as he again attempts to build a team that can somehow figure their way through the divisional round of the playoffs. It is the press conferences after these wins, losses and grandiose occasions, though, where he really shines. Jones and company […]

Jaylen Brown has come a long way. Sure, this season saw him soar to the upper echelon of NBA talent with 26.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game on 49.1 shooting (all career-highs). But it is more than that for the All-Star guard. Thursday night, after the Boston Celtics’ hard-fought, 128-120 victory versus the Atlanta […]

The Buffalo Bills had to wait and see how the 2023 NFL Draft was going to play out before taking their turn near the end of the first round. All of that war-room deliberation ultimately resulted in quite the splash Thursday night, as the team cam away with a shiny new weapon for quarterback Josh […]

At the NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers have made their first official roster move since trading away longtime franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and thereby willingly entering a bold new era of cheesehead football. And it might surprise some fans. They selected Iowa edge rusher Lukas Van Ness at No. 13, according to Albert Breer […]

The Arizona Cardinals have made another trade in the NFL Draft. After earlier swapping with the Houston Texans, they have launched right back up to No. 6 to land lauded offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Johnson was pegged as a possible choice for the Cardinals leading up to this night, […]

There is a growing dilemma for hardcore football fans on NFL Draft Night. Do they keep their Twitter notifications on and get minute-to-minute scoops in order to fully understand what just happened in the midst of all the chaos? Or do they go safe and turn them off so they can enjoy the spectacle spoiler-free. […]

Aaron Judge is used to the hysteria and chaos that comes with playing for the perpetually scrutinized New York Yankees. But little could have prepared him for ex-ESPN reporter Marly Rivera’s  NSFW encounter with another reporter, which took place just a step away from the autograph-signing superstar. The leaked video was released by TMZ, and […]

The quarterback room at Alabama football is getting crowded after Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide Thursday. That is a good problem for a program to have but not a desirable one for a college signal-caller. Jalen Milroe, who filled in for an injured Bryce Young last season, has […]

Things may not be as rosy in Boulder as they seem. Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders is being accused by two transfers of withholding practice film that would be given to prospective recruiters. “For the coaches who are trying to recruit me. I am sorry but I will not be able to get y’all my […]

When it is all said and done, Devin Booker could be regarded as the most beloved player in Phoenix Suns’ history. Performances like the one he put on in a series-clinching 136-130 Game 5 win versus the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night will keep building that case. He even surpassed one of his competitors for […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade to the New York Jets has produced more buzz around the franchise than possibly ever before. Fan excitement has been uncontrollable since the future Hall of Famer announced his intent to play in the Meadowlands. That energy has unquestionably spilled into the team’s locker room. And maybe even a dose of […]

Fans have been trying to decipher the Boston Red Sox (13-12) all April, but have been left dumbfounded many times during this young MLB season. Whatever weaknesses they may have, however, it is becoming increasingly clear this team’s offense can stand next to anyone else in the league. History might reflect that notion, too, following […]

SEC football is one of the most recognizable and influential brands in sports. And they are not playing around when it comes to safety. Greg Sankey, the conference’s commissioner since 2015, confirmed on Tuesday that more severe penalties could be handed out for field storming. It has been a widespread issue facing college sports for […]

To the surprise of no one, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was named Rookie of the Year Tuesday. He will presumably celebrate the honor, but before doing so he was a spectator for some classic back-and-forth between two NBA Hall of Famers and outspoken analysts. When congratulating Banchero, Inside the NBA’s Charles Barkley took the […]

A new era of Colorado football dawned when Deion Sanders was hired to be the new coach last December. This past Saturday, April 22, the immediate results of this hyped-up era were reflected through overwhelming crowd support. That following Monday decisively put the Sanders stamp on this program, with an unfathomable number of players entering […]

Cincinnati basketball head coach Wes Miller is doing all he can to restore the program to its past glory, especially with next year’s daunting move to the Big 12. That starts with amassing high-level talent that can allow the Bearcats to compete once again for an NCAA Tournament bid. Fans will be pleased to know […]

Who says only superstars can be influential? NBA veteran Patrick Beverley might be becoming a treasured philosopher among other athletes. New Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson channeled the outspoken point guard when explaining why he thought his one season with the Los Angeles Rams was ultimately unsuccessful. “If you’re a fork, you don’t want […]

The usually exuberant Stephen A. Smith carried a more straightforward tone on ESPN’s First Take on Monday morning. He apologized to Kawhi Leonard for criticisms he now deems inappropriate given new context on the Los Angeles Clippers star’s family. Smith argued that Leonard is one of the worst superstars in NBA history last Friday due […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans have been forced to adjust their outlook for the 2022-23 season. A 3-0 deficit to No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets meant that any slim hope for a surprise run in the 2023 NBA Playoffs were basically defunct. This dwindling campaign quickly became all about young star Anthony Edwards. The 21-year-old hinted that […]

Steph Curry’s NBA legacy is bulletproof at this point, but the shooting extraordinaire was still nearly the scapegoat in the Golden State Warriors’ battle with the Sacramento Kings in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Up five with 47 seconds left, Curry sent the Chase Center into delirium Sunday when […]

The Prime Time effect is real. Just ask Colorado football fans. The difference in attendance for the Buffaloes’ 2023 spring game versus last year’s is as massive as the Golden State Warriors’ home and road record. New head coach Deion Sanders still knows how to fill seats, as a pop warner-like turnout turned into a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have already made their 2023 season one to remember after setting a new MLB record Saturday afternoon versus the Chicago White Sox. Randy Arozarena hit a home run over the left field wall in the first inning, marking the 21st consecutive game in which the Rays have blasted a dinger. It […]

The future of the Pac-12 is still foggy, but new Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders is quickly establishing himself as the face of the conference. With his signature flare and boldness, as well as productive recruiting results, the Hall of Fame cornerback has infused new levels of enthusiasm into the program. And it was […]

A big-time bout does not really need any added razzmatazz a day before the bell rings. But if there were some casual boxing fans on the fence about buying the super lightweight showdown between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia, the two men likely swung them over with their intense encounter at the weigh-in, via […]

North Carolina basketball went from a near-national champion to a punchline in less than a full year. The program is now working hard to guarantee that its recent follies are quickly corrected and erased from memory after a busy week of scouring the transfer portal. The Tar Heels are adding Stanford transfer Harrison Ingram, according […]

Disoriented Clippers fans are probably running to the calendar right now to make sure they haven’t been transported back in time to the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The latest Kawhi Leonard injury update will do little to steady their bearings. ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly previously reported that Leonard was ruled out for Game 4 vs. the Phoenix […]

The NFL Draft can sometimes be over-hyped in terms of trade activity and true surprises. Such is human nature. However, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles ensured that the 2023 iteration would deliver well before the April 27th start date when he traded the No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers for their […]

Although the Las Vegas Raiders addressed their immediate quarterback concerns by signing Jimmy Garoppolo in free agency. they still remain a mystery in the 2023 NFL Draft at No. 7. Their general manager, Dave Ziegler, maintains that the team will snag the best player left on the board. It is a mundane response that all […]

It is well-known that Gilbert Arenas works overtime at the hot take factory. His latest fiery point, though, is a particularly interesting one that again forces the public to revisit the never-ending Michael Jordan LeBron James greatest-of-all-time debate. In his NSFW soliloquy, however, Arenas put a little twist on it, emphasizing the importance of “the […]

Whether he’s relentlessly pulling down a rebound, rocking a wedding dress or brokering global peace, Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman steals headlines. With his array of talents and ventures, almost every social circle is at least loosely familiar with the enigmatic NBA Hall of Famer. Many people may not realize, though, just how well-known Rodman […]

One win cannot erase all of a team’s issues. Sometimes, though, one game allows you to see other unnoticed signs that could in fact be portents of a legitimate breakthrough. The Golden State Warriors went wire-to-wire versus the Sacramento Kings in Game 3 Thursday night and now look like a different team. Now, that could […]

The latest chapter in the Antonio Brown saga has taken yet another dark turn. The former All-Pro NFL wide receiver has been ordered to be arrested by a judge in Miami Dade County, Florida for unpaid child support, per TMZ Sports. It was issued on April 14th after Brown failed to make legally mandated payments […]

Jameson Williams’ representation issued an apology on behalf of the Detroit Lions wide receiver, following his six-game suspension by the NFL for gambling, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Jameson takes full responsibility for his actions and is very apologetic to the NFL, his teammates and the fans and city of Detroit,” Williams’ agency Alliance Sports said. […]

Another person once in the limelight has become embroiled in the same Mississippi welfare scandal that has revolved around NFL legend Brett Favre. Former professional wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., son of WWE Hall of Famer “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, is being charged with fraud and theft of funds, via Ken Dilanian of NBC News. […]

The public persona of Kevin Durant is quite different from his online one. Whether he is explaining young-people vernacular to Stan Van Gundy or roasting Charles Barkley, NBA fans get to see Durant’s sense of humor and big personality. In the basketball world, though, he shows a more reserved side and is mostly soft spoken […]