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Aaron Donald has been an absolute force for the Los Angeles Rams over the last couple of weeks. Now, the Rams defensive tackle is ready to give Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a nice baptism of fire when they face off on Sunday. “You go about it just like every other week,” Donald said […]

Who would have realized when the Phoenix Suns implemented the now famous Seven Seconds or Less offense, it would have changed the landscape of the NBA forever? Led by Steve Nash, Mike D’Antoni and friends, this infamous offense is now the stuff of legend. The 3-point revolution in the NBA is in full swing, and […]

The New York Knicks have been doing their due diligence in scouting who they could select with their no. 8 pick in this year’s NBA draft. According to Ian Begley of SportsNet New York, the Knicks are reportedly keeping a close eye on Florida State standout Devin Vassell. Too close, in fact, that an anonymous […]

The rumor mill is heating up with the Nov. 3 trade deadline fast approaching. According to multiple sources around the league, all signs point toward the New York Giants making wide receiver Golden Tate and guard Kevin Zeitler available on the market. Via Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated: Philly’s opponent Thursday night, the Giants, are […]

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas’ availability for their Week 8 showdown against the Chicago Bears is in serious jeopardy. This comes after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain on his injured hamstring. This is a new injury on the part of the 27-year old. Thomas has already […]

Rob Pelinka was Kobe Bryant’s agent throughout most of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend’s Hall of Fame career. Now, he currently serves as the Lakers’ general manager, being the man responsible for constructing the championship-caliber roster around superstar LeBron James. By leading the Lakers to their 17th championship this season, The King has undoubtedly […]

The New England Patriots have been struggling on offense this season. Rumors suggest they may be in the trade market to give quarterback Cam Newton some more help as the Nov. 3 deadline nears, per Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Newton has reportedly been getting praise around the organization in his debut campaign for […]

More than a week remains before the NFL trade deadline hits on Nov. 3, and the trade rumors are heating up. Among those who have been involved in the rumor mill are Atlanta Falcons stars Julio Jones and Matt Ryan. However, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, a trade isn’t happening: While it’s always fun […]

The NFL has imposed a $350,000 fine on the Tennessee Titans for violation of COVID-19 protocols, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com and NFL Network. If there are more violations in the future, “there will be escalated discipline.” This hefty penalty comes after the league concluded its review of how Tennessee handled its recent outbreak.  The Titans […]

In 1998, the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors made a draft day trade involving two North Carolina Tar Heels standouts in Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison. For all those who may not know, Carter was initially slated to go to the Warriors with the no. 5 overall pick. Meanwhile, the Raptors took Jamison […]

Corey Seager scores a monumental hit for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers shortstop smashed another one, this time into center field to give the Dodgers the lead in the 8th inning over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4. COREY CLUTCH 😱 ANOTHER lead change in Game 4 puts the Dodgers back on top. […]

Joc Pederson came up with a huge go-ahead single in the 7th inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-5 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays. Joc Pederson takes the lead back for the Dodgers 👀 What a game so far. (via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/FpLRhr7fAB — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 25, 2020 With the score, Pederson becomes the […]

The Antonio Brown and Tom Brady reunion tour is bound to happen. The free agent wide receiver and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have come to terms on a one-year deal, per multiple reports. According to Andy Slater, it seems like Tom Brady used an unconventional way to talk some sense into the enigmatic 32-year old. […]

As Miami Dolphins fans get ready for a new era with a new starting quarterback under center, they’re starting to gain insights as to how that might look. DeVonta Smith had the opportunity to play with three great quarterbacks for the Alabama Crimson Tide: Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts, and Mac Jones. The wide receiver went […]

There is a lot of chatter regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Rumors have been appearing left and right on potential landing spots for the reigning two-time MVP should the Bucks fail to win a championship in their all-important 2020-21 season. However, the consensus among NBA executives believes that The Greek Freak will […]

The Toronto Raptors could possibly lose a key veteran heading into next season. Starting center Marc Gasol is reportedly mulling his future in the NBA and is seriously considering finishing his basketball career in Europe, though rumors of him signing overseas have been denied. If the Spaniard still chooses to go another year in the Association, […]

Over the past week, rumors have been heating up on the newly-crowned NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers potentially acquiring Derrick Rose this off-season. But there’s a particular team that hasn’t been mentioned enough and should, quite frankly, be talked about more as a possible landing spot for the former league MVP. That’s the Golden State […]

Philadelphia Eagles expect wide receiver DeSean Jackson to return for Thursday Night Football against the New York Giants, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Eagles' WR DeSean Jackson, who is out today against Baltimore due to a hamstring injury, is expected to return for Thursday night's game against the NY Giants, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley admitted some pretty spicy details of how they reacted when the L.A. Clippers failed to advance to the Western Conference Finals in the 2020 NBA playoffs. Dudley said the Lakers laughed when they saw the Clippers get eliminated, preventing what many anticipated to be a blockbuster Battle of L.A. […]

The Dallas Cowboys held their breath after franchise star Dak Prescott suffered a horrific leg injury. The 27-year old has already undergone surgery to repair his compound fractured and dislocated right ankle. With Dak out for the for the remainder of the season, the Cowboys offense would need some major adjustments. Former Cowboys coach Jimmy […]

JJ Redick still isn’t letting go of his hard feelings for his former squad, the Philadelphia 76ers. In the latest episode of his podcast with special guest, newly crowned WNBA champion Sue Bird, the New Orleans Pelicans guard took a jab at Sixers fans: “When the Golden State Warriors would go on a run, and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is celebrating the champ life. Nearly a week after capturing the his 4th NBA championship, James, with cigar in hand, was spotted playing blackjack in Las Vegas while sporting a Dodgers jersey. https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1317705560679014401 Celebrate life, champ. You deserve it. The King is obviously still in a grand mood. He […]

NBA fans on social media had a field day when the Los Angeles Clippers blew a 3-1 series lead to the Denver Nuggets and were eliminated in the second round of the 2020 playoffs. Many fans especially clowned Clippers forward Paul George, whose reputation took a massive hit due to his poor showing in the […]

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. gave fans something to be excited about on Saturday. The 23-year old rookie tweeted that he ran on the turf for the first time since suffering a leg injury during their Week 3 game against the New York Jets. Ran for the first time on the turf today […]

Rafael Nadal just won his 20th Grand Slam in the 2020 French Open. With the historic win, the Spanish tennis legend gained a huge fan in Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak now regarded the 34-year old as his favorite tennis athlete, all while breaking Nick Kyrgios’ heart. Antetokounmpo, through friend and Greek […]

It has been nearly a week, but Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder is still thinking about the NBA Finals. In fact, the 30-year-old forward admitted on his Instagram that he had a terrible dream about Game 6 of the Finals. Jae Crowder is still having nightmares about the NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/Kw4NjIC8AN — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October […]

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon did not travel with the team and will miss Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. According to Michael David Smith of NBC Sports, Gordon is dealing with a strep throat. The team reportedly did not want to risk the bacteria spreading to the rest of the squad. The […]

According to Heather Dinich of ESPN, a number of SEC schools, including the Alabama Crimson Tide, might need to shell out a hefty amount of money for any potential COVID-19 violations relative to protocols put in place. Commissioner Greg Sankey announced on Friday that conference schools could pay a lump sum of up to $1 […]

Following another disappointing season, the Houston Rockets are already seeing a ton of changes this off-season. Both coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey decided to move on from their respective posts. With that, questions rose about whether this current iteration of the Rockets, headlined by James Harden and Russell Westbrook, will stick this […]

Sue Bird celebrated the Seattle Storm’s 2020 WNBA title win with her girlfriend United States women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe. Rapinoe supported her partner throughout the entire shortened WNBA season in Florida, which saw Bird win her fourth WNBA championship. The two spent much of their time talking about pressing social issues in the country. […]

Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall decided to join in on the “glow-up” trend and posted one of his own. While it’s a testament to the rookie’s hard work of getting in the NBA, considering he wasn’t a highly-touted prospect, Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell hilariously roasted Paschall’s feel good moment. Still ugly af smh […]

After going through so much over the last couple of weeks, the Tennessee Titans scored a huge 42-16 win in their Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday night. The victory put head coach Mike Vrabel in such a good mood, that he decided to prepare a nice surprise for the entire Titans […]

The moment Kansas City Chiefs left guard Kelechi Osemele fell in the first quarter in their Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, many initially believed it was a serious injury. Moments after the game, head coach Andy Reid announced that the 31-year old had torn tendons in both of his knees. With the […]

The entire sports held its breath when Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle in their game against the New York Giants on Sunday. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady expressed his sympathies for the rising star, who was having an incredible start to his 2020 […]

Four New England Patriots were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this month, including cornerback Stephon Gilmore. After nearly two weeks, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year declared on his Instagram that he is ready to make his return to the football field. His post came with a video of himself making a defensive […]

It took eight years, but Anthony Davis can finally be called a champion. After suffering through seven years of frustration and disappointment with the New Orleans Pelicans, The Brow has reached the summit in just his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis had a magnificent performance in Game 6, finishing with 19 points […]

After failing to close the deal in Game 5 against the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers will get another shot to do so on Sunday in Game 6. The lead up to the next game can be an anxious time for players, especially at this stage of the season. Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma revealed […]

The Washington Football Team received some good news ahead of their Sunday night showdown against the Los Angeles Rams. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Washington expects defensive end Chase Young to return to the field after a one-game absence due to a groin injury. Washington DE Chase Young, who missed last week’s […]

It’s an understatement to say that Jimmy Butler has done a magnificent job in leading the Miami Heat in these 2020 playoffs, including a truly historic run in the NBA Finals. Led by the five-time All-Star, the Heat have continuously shocked the world and will look to do so when Game 6 against the Los […]