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While the New York Yankees’ bid to return to the World Series in 2025 came up short, the focus is undoubtedly now on 2026. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set to return to the mound following rehab from Tommy John surgery. After missing the entire 2025 campaign due to the injury, Cole threw his first […]

In the wake of the Seattle Seahawks’ 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, history has been made. Seahawks general manager John Schneider, who has completely transformed the team’s roster since their last Super Bowl win in 2013, joined some elite company with his second Lombardi Trophy. Per the 33rd Team’s […]

As Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks draws to a close, the AFC champions haven’t played up to their usual standards. However, a heroic attempt to tackle a streaker by Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams may have sparked their offense. NFL reporter Ari Meirov reposted Williams’ stop of the disrupter […]

Sunday’s Super Bowl LX featured an electric halftime show performance from international star Bad Bunny. The Grammy-winner performed a show packed with cameos and other musical guests, including Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. During the show, many celebrities were spotted in Bunny’s Casita. One of them was Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., whose appearance […]

During the first half of Sunday’s Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots’ defense has single-handedly kept them in the NFL’s championship game. The Seattle Seahawks’ offense has put together three solid drives en route to a 9-0 lead heading into halftime. While New England’s defense has held up its end, ESPN Insights’ X (formerly […]

The Seattle Seahawks started Sunday’s Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots off on the right foot. After receiving the opening kickoff, the NFC champions marched down the field, getting into the Patriots’ red zone before New England’s defense held firm. Seattle kicker Jason Myers nailed a 33-yard field goal to give the Hawks […]

Ahead of the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX clash with the New England Patriots, the team received a boost from an unlikely source. South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley decided to rock the jersey of Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori during her team’s 93-50 rout of SEC rival Tennessee. The SEC Network shared Staley’s […]

Year three of head coach Jim Harbaugh’s reign of the Los Angeles Chargers will be different than the first two campaigns. After firing offensive coordinator Greg Roman, Harbaugh reeled in the market’s best option as his replacement: former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. Now, as McDaniel looks to build out his staff, a surprise […]

After winning the 2019 World Series, the Washington Nationals have not even come close to sniffing the Fall Classic. Former head of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and his longtime counterpart, manager Davey Martinez, lost their jobs last summer. Now, the new president of baseball operations, Paul Toboni, leads a completely rebuilt brain trust. After leaving […]

An NL Wild Card berth and subsequent opening-round win over the San Diego Padres would lead many fans to say the Chicago Cubs had a solid season. Unfortunately, “a solid season” is not what the Cubs had in mind. A World Series berth was the ultimate goal. Unfortunately, their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, dispatched […]

A 96-66 record and NL East title led the Philadelphia Phillies directly into the NL Division Series. There, they met the reigning champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers. While many considered the Phillies to be the favorite, it was the Dodgers who cruised through the Division Series. Los Angeles dispatched Philadelphia in four games en route […]

Head coach Greg Schiano’s sixth season at the helm was a bit disappointing, as the Rutgers football program finished 5-7, missing out on a bowl game. As Schiano looks to get the Scarlet Knights back on track in year seven of his second tenure at the school, an overhaul on defense was needed. Now, it […]

While many expected the New York Yankees to be more active this offseason, the team has elected to run it back with the majority of last year’s roster. While resigning outfielder Cody Bellinger was the team’s biggest piece of business this winter, another move could have major implications. The Yankees traded four prospects, headlined by […]

A Thursday night clash between the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins and the host Edmonton Oilers looked to be a solid matchup on paper. Both teams are in second place in their respective divisions. The tilt could be a potential Stanley Cup showdown. Despite the pedigree, the Penguins proved to be the better team at Rogers Place. […]

After 18 years at the helm, the Baltimore Ravens fired longtime head coach John Harbaugh following a disappointing 2025 campaign. Harbaugh has quickly rebounded, landing a new gig as the New York Giants’ man in charge. Now, the Ravens, led by general manager Eric DeCosta, have finally found his replacement. Shortly after Baltimore announced the […]

Once again, the Los Angeles Chargers were one-and-done in the playoffs. Head coach Jim Harbaugh’s second season once again ended in the postseason’s opening round, losing to the second-seeded New England Patriots 16-3 on the road. After the defeat, Harbaugh’s staff has undergone some significant changes. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter accepted the Baltimore Ravens’ head […]

Fresh off a dominant 41-6 NFC Divisional Round win over an NFC West rival in the San Francisco 49ers, the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks are in the middle of preparations for this upcoming Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. In the weekend’s nightcap, the Seahawks will host another division rival in the fifth-seeded Los Angeles Rams. As Seattle […]

Fresh off a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card round, the New England Patriots have moved on to the Divisional Round. The Houston Texans will come to Foxborough, fresh off an impressive Wild Card win of their own over the Pittsburgh Steelers. As the Patriots prepare to try and […]

After making it to the AL Division Series in 2024, the Kansas City Royals expected to make a return trip in 2025. Unfortunately, injuries and other factors led to the Royals missing the playoffs once again. Entering 2026, it’s clear that some changes were needed. Kansas City announced changes to its home ballpark, Kauffman Stadium, […]

As the MLB offseason progresses, the services of free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker are still highly sought after. The market’s top player has been pursued by several teams throughout the free agency window. Now, one team has reportedly made an explosive offer for the star outfielder. According to FanSided’s Robert Murray and other sources, the […]

This offseason has brought a heap of change for the Washington Nationals. First, ownership hired Boston Red Sox assistant GM Paul Toboni as the team’s new president of baseball operations. Then, Toboni hired manager Blake Butera from the Tampa Bay Rays’ organization, followed by the selection of Ani Kilambi from the Philadelphia Phillies’ front office […]

The rebuild under the Gateway Arch continues. After trying to trade him for over a year, the St. Louis Cardinals finally dealt longtime third baseman Nolan Arenado. Per multiple sources, Arenado has been dealt to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The return for the Cardinals, shared by ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta via X, formerly Twitter, is 2025 draft […]

The 2025 season ended in heartbreak for the Philadelphia Phillies. The NL East champions ran into the reigning world champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series and fell short in their pursuit of a World Series title. Now, heading into the 2026 season, the Phillies look to right that wrong. With star veterans […]

Fresh off a close 34-31 road win over the Carolina Panthers in Saturday’s NFC Wild Card matchup, the Los Angeles Rams are poised for likely another road matchup in the Divisional Round. As the team preps for their next opponent, three of Sean McVay’s assistant coaches are getting interview requests. According to NFL insider Albert […]

A 9-4 campaign capped off with a 34-27 win over 14th-ranked Vanderbilt could be a sign of brighter times for the Iowa football program. As the Hawkeyes look to climb the Big Ten standings next season, another offensive threat has been added via the transfer portal. South Dakota running back L.J. Phillips Jr., fresh off […]

Fresh off their first playoff appearance since 2021, the Boston Red Sox have been busy this offseason. Multiple trades with the St. Louis Cardinals have led the way, as Red Sox president of baseball operations Craig Breslow looks to improve on a roster that lost in the AL Wild Card round. Despite this quest, star […]

At the start of the fourth quarter in Saturday night’s NFC Wild Card game, it looked as if the Green Bay Packers would punch yet another ticket to the playoffs’ divisional round. However, a collapse by the Packers’ defense led to the Chicago Bears’ improbable comeback win, as the home team won 31-27. Despite Green […]

It’s been 11 seasons since the Los Angeles Angels last appeared in the postseason. That period spans the majority of franchise star Mike Trout’s career. It spanned the entirety of superstar Shohei Ohtani’s tenure at Angel Stadium. Entering 2026, it’s clear that Angels general manager Perry Minasian is on the hot seat. The club’s new […]

Heading into the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s NFC Wild Card matchup, the Chicago Bears faced a 21-6 deficit. By the end of their latest clash with another NFC North foe, the Green Bay Packers, the Bears had won 31-27. Chicago defensive tackle Grady Jarrett took to X, formerly Twitter, to pay homage to Hall […]

Heading into the final non-College Football Playoff bowl game of the season, the No. 17-ranked Arizona football program looked to be the favorite against the SMU Mustangs. The Holiday Bowl would be the final game of the season for any team not competing for a national championship. Despite their current ranking, the Arizona football team […]

Currently at 12-4, a win on Sunday versus a division rival in the Tennessee Titans would clinch the AFC South title for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Houston Texans have roared back from a rough start to sit one game behind the Jaguars at 11-5. As Jacksonville looks to lock in its first division title since […]

Following a historic comeback to win the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians ran out of gas in the AL Wild Card round. They lost the series to a Detroit Tigers team that they surpassed to capture the division crown. Now winners of two AL Central titles in a row, the Guardians will certainly look to […]

Looking to cap off a strong first season under new head coach Jake Dickert, the Wake Forest football program is currently locked in a clash with SEC school Mississippi State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. At halftime, the Demon Deacons lead the Bulldogs 15-9. The big blow? This insane 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown […]

2025 has been yet another year of disappointment for the Cincinnati Bengals. Currently third in the AFC North with a 6-10 record, the Bengals will look to finish the season with a three-game winning streak. Cincinnati will host the fourth-place Cleveland Browns, coming off an upset win at home over the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers last […]

Heading into the final week of the regular season, three massive matchups can alter the NFL’s playoff picture. Saturday night’s high-stakes NFC West tilt between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks will not only help determine the division winner, but also where both squads stand in the NFC’s seeding process. 49ers star George Kittle […]

After a tumultuous and troubling scandal involving former head coach Sherrone Moore, the Michigan football program might have knocked the search for his replacement out of the park. The Wolverines lured longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, who recently resigned after 21 years in charge of the Utes, to Ann Arbor. When discussing why he […]

With the NFL regular season quickly approaching its final week, the Los Angeles Rams are in line for another playoff appearance. As the Rams prep for what could be a tough postseason gauntlet, a key defensive contributor has inked a long-term deal with the franchise. Safety Quentin Lake has signed a new three-year deal with […]

As the posting period for Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai drew closer and closer to a premature end, many speculated on whether he would find a major league team to call home. New Year’s Day brought news of an Imai-Houston Astros partnership. The 27-year-old inked a three-year deal with the Astros. The affordability of the […]

For most of 2025, it looked as if the Houston Astros would conduct business as usual. That is, until the Astros collapsed down the stretch, allowing the surging Seattle Mariners to seize the AL West. Furthermore, a historic comeback by the Cleveland Guardians led to Cleveland capturing the AL Central, causing the Detroit Tigers to […]