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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 […]

Hannah Hidalgo continued her head-turning run after leading Notre Dame past Central Michigan, 83-51, on Monday at Purcell Pavilion. Hidalgo put up all-around numbers anew, finishing with 25 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and six steals. She shot 12-of-19 from the field, as the Fighting Irish improved to 5-1. With her latest performance, the third-year […]

San Francisco 49ers safety Ji’Ayir Brown may not be as heralded as his star teammates, but he made sure he had everyone’s attention with huge contributions against the Carolina Panthers on Monday. The 49ers beat the Panthers, 20-9, at Levi’s Stadium to improve to 8-4. Brown twice intercepted quarterback Bryce Young to help them get […]

The San Francisco 49ers notched back-to-back wins after trouncing the Carolina Panthers, 20-9, at Levi’s Stadium on Monday. It was another resounding victory for the 49ers, who beat the Arizona Cardinals, 41-22, in Week 11. Christian McCaffrey starred for San Francisco, finishing with 24 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown. He also had seven […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has earned gazillions of fans of all shapes and sizes over the years with his immense talent and pleasing personality. It’s nearly an out-of-body experience watching Curry go into one of his trademark hot streaks, while having almost a child-like joy on the hardwood. Even celebrities have learned to […]

While Thanksgiving Day is still a few days away, the Kansas City Chiefs already have something to be grateful for, as running back Isiah Pacheco is trending in the right direction amid his knee injury. Pacheco was listed as a full participant on the Chiefs’ injury report on Monday. He has missed their last three […]

Who said number 13 is unlucky? The Detroit Pistons notched their 13th straight win on Monday after beating the Indiana Pacers, 122-117, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Cade Cunningham starred anew for the Pistons, finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Jalen Duren added a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Caris LeVert […]

The Baltimore Ravens have a short turnaround after beating the New York Jets on Sunday, as they will return to action on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Fortunately for the Ravens, they did not have to tire themselves out against the Jets, as they ran away with the easy victory, 23-10, at […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will be in the spotlight anew on Thursday when they take on the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium as part of the NFL’s triple-header on Thanksgiving Day. The Chiefs have little time to rest after escaping in overtime versus the Indianapolis Colts, 23-20, on Sunday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. […]

There is still no timetable for the return of Tyrese Haliburton with the Indiana Pacers, as he continues to recover from an Achilles injury. But it is clear that he is on the right path. While he cannot see action, Haliburton has been quite the cheerleader for the Pacers, even though they have been struggling. […]

When Davante Adams is happy, the Los Angeles Rams are dangerous. That’s exactly what happened on Sunday, as the Rams routed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 34-7, at SoFi Stadium. Adams had himself an enjoyable evening, scoring two touchdowns on five carries and 62 yards. The 32-year-old wide receiver and Matthew Stafford set the tempo early, […]

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates made the most out of his opportunity on Sunday, sending the game against the New York Giants into overtime with a franchise record-tying 59-yard field goal with 28 seconds left in regulation. From there, there was no downsizing for the Lions, with running back Jahmyr Gibbs scoring on a 69-yard […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to buck the absence of Aaron Rodgers, who was nursing a wrist injury, as they lost to the Chicago Bears, 31-28, at Soldier Field on Sunday. The Steelers could have solidified their spot atop the AFC North, but Mason Rudolph fell short in leading them to the end zone in their […]

New Orleans rookie Derik Queen has been balling out lately. Even the Atlanta Falcons have taken notice. The Falcons handily beat the New Orleans Saints, 24-10, at Caesars Superdome on Sunday to snap their five-game losing streak and improve to 4-7. After the game, the Falcons’ account on X had a Queen-inspired post. “Marked safe […]

The Kansas City Chiefs received a shot in the arm on Sunday after outlasting the Indianapolis Colts in overtime, 23-20, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Harrison Butker made the game-winning field goal from 27 yards, as the Chiefs snapped their two-game losing skid and improved to 6-5, including 5-1 at home. More importantly, the win […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have to try and beat the Utah Jazz without center Deandre Ayton after he suffered a knee injury on Sunday. Ayton was taken out in the second quarter and did not play in the third frame. It was eventually reported by NBA insider Marc Stein that Ayton was ruled out […]

George Pickens helped the Dallas Cowboys mount a fiery rally against the Philadelphia Eagles to steal the nail-biting win, 24-21, at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Pickens started their gutsy fightback from a 21-point deficit after scoring a touchdown in the dying seconds of the first half. From there, Dak Prescott took over, as the Cowboys […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will have a hard time sleeping on Sunday after they lost a 21-point lead to the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. The defending champions looked like they were coasting toward the win after their huge advantage in the first half. But the Cowboys never gave up and mounted a furious fightback to […]

The Dallas Cowboys displayed resiliency despite getting into an early hole and beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a come-from-behind win, 24-21, at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Brandon Aubrey kicked in a 42-yard field goal as time expired to complete the 21-point rally by the Cowboys. They improved to 5-5-1 and snapped the four-game winning streak […]