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MLB’s best players, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, have been mired in 2024 postseason slumps. Judge, though, broke out of his slump with a home run in the New York Yankees’ 6-3 Game 2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series. So will Ohtani end his slump soon? The Dodgers star […]

The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series to take a 2-0 series lead. New York still has work to do in the best-of-seven series, but they are in a great position at the moment. Aaron Judge, who hit his first 2024 postseason home run […]

New York Yankees fans have seen enough. Winning over the fans in New York is certainly a difficult task, but Juan Soto has accomplished the feat in only one season. In fact, fans even brought checks to Game 2 of the American League Championship Series for the soon-to-be free agent, via Talkin’ Yanks and Michael […]

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor is an MVP candidate. He will not win the award since Shohei Ohtani enjoyed a historic season, but Lindor still had a quality campaign. Lindor is one of the best defensive shortstops in baseball as well, yet he surprisingly did not finish as a National League Gold Glove finalist. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the 2024-25 season. The stars will lead the way, but there is one specific player who may be poised for a breakout 2024-25 campaign. Of course, Dereck Lively II could have his breakout season. However, a Lively breakout campaign would not be too surprising given the potential […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to 0-3 in the NBA preseason after losing to the Los Angeles Clippers 110-96 on Monday. Klay Thompson struggled in the game, as he failed to score a point and went 0-9 from the field and 0-6 on his three-point attempts. Former NBA player Brian Scalabrine recently shared an insightful take […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enjoyed a strong regular season. However, the Phillies were eliminated in the postseason after losing to the New York Mets in the National League Division series. Nevertheless, Phillies manager Rob Thomson has reportedly been rewarded with a contract extension, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. “Phillies extended manager Rob Thomson’s contract by […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Utah Jazz for an NBA preseason game on Thursday. Mavs fans will certainly recognize one of the assistant coaches for the Jazz, as Jason Terry is on the coaching staff. Terry, who was a star in Dallas and helped the Mavericks win an NBA championship, took some time […]

DALLAS — Jason Kidd and Kyrie Irving sat next to one another after practice on Saturday. The two were smiling while having a conversation, seemingly sharing light-hearted stories and thoughts. Although it was only one conversation, the fact is that one Hall of Famer speaking to a future Hall of Famer who have the same […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held practice on Saturday ahead of their upcoming game in Los Angeles against the Clippers on Monday. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided injury updates on Luka Doncic and PJ Washington. “PJ went through practice, he was good,” Kidd said. “And then Luka participated in non-contact today, so he was […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are dealing with a number of injuries in the NBA preseason. Players such as Luka Doncic and PJ Washington could return soon. However, guard Dante Exum is expected to miss around three months after undergoing wrist surgery. Other players such as Maxi Kleber and Kessler Edwards are also battling injury […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held practice on Friday and head coach Jason Kidd provided two important injury updates after the practice. Klay Thompson is dealing with back tightness, while PJ Washington is battling hip tightness. “He did the walk-through, did some stuff on the floor,” Kidd said of Thompson. “Then he got his treatment, […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson is a four-time champion. He understands what it takes to win championships and he revealed the secret following the Dallas Mavericks’ 107-102 preseason defeat against the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. “I’ve been lucky enough to be with championship teams,” Thompson said. “I realize probably more than anyone that it takes […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 107-102 by the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in their second preseason game. Kyrie Irving made his preseason debut and played well, though. Irving finished the game with 12 points, four rebounds and one assist. He went 6-11 from the field as well, and Mavs head coach Jason […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson made his Dallas Mavericks preseason debut on Thursday night. Thompson’s first point came via a free-throw while he connected on a three-pointer for his first made basket. He only played in the first half as the Mavs ease him back into action, as Thomas finished the game with 10 points on […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are playing the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving are making their 2024-25 preseason debuts, but Luka Doncic remains out with a calf injury. So will Doncic play during the preseason? “Luka is feeling great,” Kidd told reporters before Thursday’s game.  “We will see (if he […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly bringing guard AJ Lawson back after waiving him on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Lawson earned a regular NBA contract during the 2023-24 season after initially being signed to a two-way deal. However, Lawson’s roster spot became uncertain following the Mavs’ busy offseason. After being waived, Lawson is set […]

Klay Thompson joining the Dallas Mavericks was among the most notable storylines of the NBA offseason. So when will Thompson make his Mavericks debut? Thompson’s official regular season debut is expected to be in the Mavs’ first game of the 2024-25 campaign at home against the San Antonio Spurs. However, Mavericks fans will get their […]

Will Brad Stevens coach again? Notre Dame basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry provided an intriguing response when asked that question recently, via The Field of 68. “Yes,” Shrewsberry responded. “I don’t have the inside sources or anything, but I mean he’s a coach, right? That could also be… He could be coaching his daughter’s soccer […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the Utah Jazz in their second preseason game on Thursday. The Mavs held a shoot-around the morning before the game and center Daniel Gafford spoke to reporters afterwards. Gafford is set to compete for the starting center role, although Dereck Lively II is expected to start […]

The Chicago Sky recently made the decision to fire head coach Teresa Weatherspoon after only one season. Angel Reese, the Sky’s emerging superstar, shared a heartfelt reaction after the Weatherspoon firing. Reese was seemingly not a fan of the move. So why did Chicago part ways with the coach after only one year? “I had […]

Auburn football received an unfortunate injury update on Wednesday. Freshman Jamonta Waller will reportedly miss the remainder of the season after suffering a foot injury during practice on Tuesday, per Justin Hokanson of Auburn Live and On3. Waller, a former five-star recruit, still features a high-ceiling but this injury is obviously far from ideal. Waller […]

Kyrie Irving and ANTA are set to release the Dallas Mavericks superstar’s new signature sneaker. On Wednesday, it was announced that the “Chief Hélà” colorway of the ANTA KAI 1 will be available for purchase on October 12. ANTA is set to release the new "Chief Hélà" colorway of the ANTA KAI 1. The sneakers […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced that guard Dante Exum underwent successful wrist surgery on Tuesday. Shams Charania of ESPN later reported that Exum is expected to miss three months as he recovers from surgery. Exum suffered the wrist injury during training camp. It was initially considered a serious injury but Exum’s return timeline was […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors via a sign-and-trade this past offseason. The move was heartbreaking for Warriors fans, as Thompson played a pivotal role in four championship victories. Additionally, Thompson’s departure had a significant impact on Warriors players. Draymond Green recently revealed the exact moment in which he realized […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 121-116 in their preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The morning before the game, however, Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart took some time to speak with ClutchPoints after Memphis’ shoot-around. Smart addressed a number of topics, including Kyrie Irving’s fit with the Mavs and Luka Doncic’s […]

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt is standing up for third baseman Manny Machado amid a recent controversy. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently called out Machado’s decision to throw a baseball near LA’s dugout. Speculation has surfaced that suggests Machado was trying to hit Roberts with the ball. Shildt, however, does not believe […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II displayed signs of stardom during the 2023-24 season. His future is bright without question. Lively already established a reputation as a reliable rim-protector and electric dunker. The Mavs center is developing a three-point shot, though. “Great,” Lively said after practice on Tuesday in reference to his three-point shooting development. “I […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks waived guard AJ Lawson on Tuesday. A number of players are competing for the team’s final roster spot and Lawson was ultimately waived as the NBA preseason continues. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd addressed the move following practice on Tuesday. “AJ has been great for us, unfortunately they waived him […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies in their preseason opener 121-116. The Mavs played without a number of their stars but still managed to compete at a respectable level. Two Mavs players’ performances stole the show in the defeat. Jaden Hardy led the team with 21 points and nine assists. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ preseason opener is on Monday night. Four of the Mavs’ five starters are not playing in the game, however, with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and PJ Washington being ruled out. Thompson and Irving are healthy and just resting, while Doncic is battling a calf injury and Washington is […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving are among the Dallas Mavericks who will not play in the team’s preseason opener on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Thompson and Irving are out for “rest,” as teams are often cautious about stars’ playing time in the preseason. However, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said that […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to play their first game of the 2024-25 NBA preseason on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Kyrie Irving will not play in the game, but he was a subject of discussion while Mavs guard Quentin Grimes spoke with reporters after the team’s morning shoot-around. Quentin Grimes called […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will host the Memphis Grizzlies in their preseason opener on Monday night. However, Dallas will be without a number of impactful players. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are among the players who will not see any action on Monday evening. PJ Washington, Dante Exum, Maxi Kleber, Brandon Williams […]

DALLAS — “We want Klay, We want Klay” was the chant heard during the Dallas Mavericks’ Fan Jam scrimmage on Sunday at the American Airlines Center. Klay Thompson was among the stars, such as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who did not play in the scrimmage. Mavs fans made it clear that they are excited […]

The Cleveland Guardians earned a 7-0 American League Division Series Game 1 victory on Saturday. It was a tremendous way to begin their postseason journey as Cleveland looks to win their first World Series since 1948. Following the game, Guardians All-Star Steven Kwan revealed how the team is able to find success from an offensive […]

The New York Yankees are set to host the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday. However, the Yankees made a couple of surprising roster moves ahead of the series, leaving both Marcus Stroman and Anthony Rizzo off the ALDS roster. Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed the decision to leave Stroman […]

The New York Yankees will play the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday night. New York is the favorite but Kansas City will not back down. The Royals upset the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Wild Card round, so they are playing with momentum right now. […]

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch led his team to the postseason despite being counted out early in the year. The Tigers were even sellers before the MLB trade deadline, and ace Tarik Skubal was mentioned in trade rumors. However, the Tigers found their groove in the second half of the season and ended up upsetting […]