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What looked like a promising start for coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers has devolved into a cause for concern, punctuated by an embarrassing loss to the Buffalo Bills, 26-7, at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. The Steelers started the season at 5-1, with the signing of Aaron Rodgers in the offseason looking like a […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had himself an evening against the New York Giants on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, going 16-of-20 for 207 yards and two touchdowns. Oh, by the way, that’s just in the first half. Maye carved up the Giants right from the onset, giving the Patriots a comfortable lead at halftime, […]

Joshua Karty won’t be needing to pack his stuff—at least for now—as the Los Angeles Rams brought him back on the practice squad just days after they waived him. Just when he thought his time in Los Angeles was over, the 23-year-old kicker has another chance to redeem himself and find his way back to […]

The drama surrounding the quarterback situation of the Cleveland Browns just got juicier after the team lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 26-8, on Sunday in Shedeur Sanders’ home debut. With Sanders getting the start for the second straight week, Dillon Gabriel remained as the backup even though he had already recovered from his concussion, […]

Two people are the happiest with the much-awaited return of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow: 1. Joe Burrow and 2. Zac Taylor. Burrow made his coach’s life much less stressful on Thursday as he led the Bengals to an upset against the Baltimore Ravens, 32-14, at M&T Bank Stadium. While Taylor tried to look indifferent […]

Joe Burrow picked up right where he left off as he carried the Cincinnati Bengals past the Baltimore Ravens, 32-14, at M&T Bank Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. Even the holiday didn’t prevent Burrow from going to work, throwing 24-of-46 for 261 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also became the first quarterback this season […]

The Baltimore Ravens failed to protect their home turf on Thanksgiving Day as they bowed to the Cincinnati Bengals, 32-14, at M&T Bank Stadium. The much-awaited return of Joe Burrow gave the Bengals an extra boost as they outclassed the Ravens in the final three quarters to secure the victory. Cincinnati improved to 4-8, while […]

Duke is surely grateful that it has Cameron Boozer. Boozer took charge anew for the Blue Devils as they held off Arkansas, 80-71, on Thanksgiving Day at United Center. The 18-year-old forward finished with a game-high 35 points on 13-of-18 shooting. He also had nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals. No. 4 Duke remained undefeated […]

All eyes were on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on Thanksgiving Day as he made his much-awaited return against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Burrow has not played since Week 2 after suffering a turf toe injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bengals had to activate him before his 21-day window expired on December […]

What’s the saying? You can take the man out of football, but you can’t take football out of the man? That couldn’t be truer for Frank Ragnow, who has surprisingly unretired to rejoin the Detroit Lions. Ragnow hung up his cleats in June, citing the physical toll of the NFL and the need to spend […]

An incident in the fourth quarter marred the game between the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup on Wednesday, as a fan was seen arguing with Zach LaVine before being escorted out of the court at Golden 1 Center. The fan was later identified as Devlin Carter. Many immediately assumed that […]

If there is one thing to be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day, it is the sheer existence of Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson. Ferguson helped the Cowboys stave off the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-28, at AT&T Stadium on Thursday to notch their third straight win and improve to 6-5-1. Ferguson tallied five catches for […]

He may not be having the most ideal season, but the Kansas City Chiefs will always have a chance to win when Patrick Mahomes is on the gridiron. Mahomes spearheaded another late surge as the Chiefs faced off against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. They, however, ultimately fell short, 31-28. The […]

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid looked distraught from the sideline as their late rally fell short against the Dallas Cowboys, 31-28, at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. Led by Patrick Mahomes, they put up a gallant stand in the final quarter, outscoring the Cowboys, 14-11. But it was not enough to salvage the victory. […]

Everything suddenly seems to be looking brighter for the Dallas Cowboys after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-28, at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. The contest went down to the wire, with Patrick Mahomes engineering a late rally for the Chiefs. But the Cowboys remained unfazed, including Dak Prescott making a crucial completion to […]

St. John’s coach Rick Pitino has never been shy about speaking his mind, even if it is against his own team. The Red Storm blew an 11-point lead and lost to Auburn, 85-74, on Wednesday at Michelob ULTRA Arena in the consolation round of the Players Era Championship. The 21st-ranked Auburn outscored the 14th-ranked St. John’s, […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry failed to finish their game against the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup at Chase Center on Wednesday after appearing to have hurt his knee in the fourth quarter. After the game, the Warriors officially announced that Curry had a quad contusion and will get an MRI, via ClutchPoints’ […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle developed a mutual appreciation over the years as they’re both star athletes in the Bay Area. They have expressed support for each other, with deep respect for their respective crafts. But that doesn’t mean they cannot throw shade at each other. […]

The Sacramento Kings entered their game against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup on Wednesday with some momentum after winning back-to-back games, serving as a bright spot in what has been a bleak campaign. They, however, were sent crashing back to earth early, as they were obliterated by the Suns in the first quarter, […]

With their season continuing to go haywire, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to cut ties with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on Sunday. The firing came after the Raiders lost to the Cleveland Browns, 24-10, at Allegiant Stadium. Las Vegas is miserable with a 2-9 record, including five straight defeats. Under Kelly, the Raiders’ offense ranked […]

Veteran safety Quandre Diggs is back in a very familiar place after the Seattle Seahawks signed him to their practice squad on Wednesday following his release from the Tennessee Titans. Diggs was let go by the Seahawks last year due to financial constraints. He signed with the Titans but was limited to only eight games […]

The Indiana Pacers will fly back home with a bitter taste in their mouths after losing to the Toronto Raptors, 97-95, in the NBA Cup at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. Brandon Ingram sank the game-winning jumper with 0.6 seconds remaining to give the Raptors their ninth straight win, improving to 14-5. The Pacers, meanwhile, dropped […]

The Toronto Raptors won their ninth straight game after defeating the Indiana Pacers, 97-95, in the NBA Cup behind the cold-blooded jumper of Brandon Ingram on Wednesday. Ingram stirred Scotiabank Arena into a frenzy after sinking the game-winning bucket from the elbow over former Raptors star Pascal Siakam with only 0.6 ticks left. The Pacers […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy just could not catch a break. He will likely be forced to sit out their game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday due to the league’s concussion protocol. McCarthy experienced concussion symptoms on their flight home after their loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 12. He went 12-of-19 […]

The Detroit Pistons saw their 13-game winning streak get snapped on Wednesday after losing to the Boston Celtics in a nail-biter at TD Garden, 117-114, in the NBA Cup. It was a nip-and-tuck affair in the fourth quarter, as Detroit and Boston refused to budge. It became a free-throw battle in the final minute. With […]

Many thought that the Phoenix Suns would be in the bottom half of the league following the roster restructure in the offseason. They, however, have been surprisingly good, tallying an 11-7 record entering their game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The Suns, led by Devin Booker, are currently sixth in the Western Conference, having […]

The Boston Celtics snapped the Detroit Pistons’ 13 game-winning streak after pulling off the win, 117-114, in the NBA Cup at TD Garden on Wednesday. It became a free-throw contest in the end, with Payton Pritchard sinking two charities with 2.4 seconds remaining to secure the victory for the Celtics, who improved to 10-8. The […]

Things got chippy between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers in the dying minutes of the fourth quarter in the NBA Cup on Tuesday after Kris Dunn took a swing at Luka Doncic. Fans at Crypto.com Arena erupted after Dunn’s act with 3:33 left in the closing frame. Doncic didn’t react to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was smoldering hot in the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, exploding for 32 points. In the fourth quarter, it seemed like frustration got the better of Clippers guard Kris Dunn, who was defending Doncic for the majority of […]

The tradition continues for the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions as they will play in their 23rd Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday at Ford Field—the most by any two teams in league history. Packers defensive end Micah Parsons is no stranger to playing on Thanksgiving Day, even once touting that he has played […]

At this point, the explosive exploits of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic shouldn’t be a surprise anymore. It has become pretty clear that basketball has gotten too easy for the talented guard. On Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Cup, Doncic had Crypto.com Arena rocking after dropping 32 points in the […]

It seems like Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is playing extra inspired these days. After all, it’s hard not to when his girlfriend fully supports him. Garrett helped the Browns beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 24-10, at Allegiant Stadium in Week 12. He tallied three of the team’s 10 sacks and added five combined […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard may be sidelined due to an Achilles injury, but he has made sure to remain productive, especially when it comes to making an impact in the community. In February, he launched the Damian Lillard Scholars Program to help high school students in the Bay Area get into Portland State […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got embarrassed in front of their fans on Tuesday after bowing to the Orlando Magic, 144-103, in the NBA Cup. The game was tied at 35-35 after the first quarter. But the Magic broke the game wide open in the ensuing frame after outscoring the 76ers, 51-25. Philadelphia never recovered and absorbed […]

Jalen Suggs’ evening ended early on Tuesday after he was ejected in the first half of the game between the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Cup at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Wendell Carter Jr. and Andre Drummond were having an altercation in the second quarter when Suggs swooped in and pushed the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic had an eventful evening in the NBA Cup on Tuesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. While the score was lopsided in favor of the Magic, there was still plenty of action, especially when it had largely nothing to do with basketball. In the second quarter, 76ers center Andre Drummond […]

Imagine going to the gym to blow off steam after a long day at work. You’re listening to music on your headphones and being alone with your thoughts. Then suddenly, you notice Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James lifting weights beside you. What would you do? One fan, of course, had to record the shocking […]

The Golden State Warriors received a positive update ahead of their face-off against the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup on Wednesday after Draymond Green was listed as probable in the injury report. Green sat out their last game versus the Utah Jazz on Monday due to a foot sprain. Golden State won, 134-117. ClutchPoints’ […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder could be without the reigning MVP in their upcoming game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday in the NBA Cup, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was included in the team’s injury report. If Gilgeous-Alexander sits out, the Thunder will have to dig a little deeper in battling the Timberwolves at Paycom Center, especially […]