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Roberto Baggio, one of the biggest names in the history of Italian football, was robbed at gunpoint Thursday in his home as he watched the Italy National Team take on Spain at the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. According to multiple reports, armed robbers broke into Baggio’s home in Altavilla Vicentina, a town in […]

The 2024 Tennessee Titans roster is a roster in flux. There are still several stars still leftover from the Mike Vrabel Era, despite Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry now being gone, and there is also a lot of young talent for new coach Brian Callahan to mold, starting with second-year quarterback Will Levis. There are […]

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku helped his squad make history in UEFA Euro 2024, but not in the way they wanted to. Belgium fell victim to the biggest upset in Euros history Monday as the FIFA Men’s World Rankings’ third-ranked side fell victim to 48th-ranked Slovakia, 1-0. Lukaku and the Red Devils started their Group E […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is heading into the fifth and final season of his rookie contract and will make $23.1 million this coming season. That’s a big raise from last year’s $4.7 million salary but still a far cry from the $50 million or more his newly-signed Class of 2020 counterparts like Joe Burrow […]

Don’t call it a comeback! After a tough Thursday at the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, Tiger Woods came out with a hot start on Friday, nailing a long birdie putt early in his round the GOAT not only looked like vintage Tiger, he also moved up and over the cut line. And, […]

The 2024 Indianapolis Colts roster is a strong group that should be able to compete for a playoff spot despite being in the getting-tougher-by-the-day AFC South. While the team’s ultimate success or failure likely rests on the (hopefully fully healed) shoulders of quarterback Anthony Richardson, there are several hidden gems on the 2024 Colts roster […]

The 2024 Minnesota Vikings roster has some fascinating stories on it. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison could become the best wide receiver tandem in the NFL this season, even though we don’t know if they will be catching passes from former first-round pick Sam Darnold or 2024 top draftee J.J. McCarthy. There are interesting players […]

The 2024 San Francisco 49ers roster is in an interesting spot. With Brock Purdy’s first big contract rapidly approaching, the Niners are having to make some tough choices. Since the team can’t pay everyone, the 49ers will have to prioritize their top players, which means losing some in the middle of the roster. That’s why […]

There is a fine line between being a legit playoff team and a Super Bowl contender in the NFL. The 2024 Detroit Lions are undoubtedly the former, but to become the latter, they will need players up and down the roster to step up. That means Detroit fans should keep an eye on hidden gems […]

The 2024 Los Angeles Chargers are entering a new era under head coach Jim Harbaugh. While superstars like Justin Herbert and Joey Bosa will surely be keys to the Chargers’ success, it feels as though nearly every other role and roster spot is up for grabs this preseason. With that in mind, it is worth […]

The 2024 Baltimore Ravens have a lot of big names on the roster, from MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson to the recently-added All-Pro running back Derrick Henry. However, if the Ravens are true Super Bowl contenders this season, they will need contributions from their unheralded players as well, like Deonte Harty and David Ojabo. The Ravens’ […]

The 2024 New York Giants roster includes a lot of familiar names for Big Blue fans. The team returns much of their core from the last several seasons, including Daniel Jones, Darius Slayton, Andrew Thomas, and Kayvon Thibodeaux. And even many of the players the team signed, traded for, or drafted this offseason are well-known […]

The Buffalo Bills were more sellers than buyers this offseason. The team traded Stefon Diggs and let longtime stalwarts like Gabe Davis, Mitch Morse, Jordan Poyer, and Tre’davious White walk in free agency. On the flip side, the franchise was quite conservative in the contracts it gave out. However, there is one move that does […]

Despite letting some big-name players walk this offseason, the 2024 Buffalo Bills roster is still packed with headline names. Josh Allen, James Cook, Matt Milano, and Von Miller are still on the team and going for the big prize this season. Along the way, though, these household names will need some help, and there are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are at a crossroads ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. The LeBron James and Anthony Davis Era is winding down, and the team has to decide what to do about the future. Do they go all in on trying to win a championship in the next two years? Or do they […]

The New Orleans Saints made seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga in Round 1 and ending with Eastern Kentucky’s Josiah Ezirim at the same position in Round 7. In between, New Orleans took some interesting players, mostly in the fifth and sixth rounds. The one player […]

The Buffalo Bills keep adding to their roster for the 2024 NFL season in interesting ways. This time, it was signing Olympic gold medal wrestler and former WWE superstar Gable Steveson to a contract. “Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most dominant college wrestlers in NCAA history, is signing with the […]

The Miami Dolphins just gave star wide reliever Jaylen Waddle a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension that will keep the star 25-year-old in South Beach for a while. Wrapping up a top player is good for the team and getting the bag is good for the player but deals like this always have other aspects […]

The Washington Commanders took nine players in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels at No. 2 overall and ending with Notre Dame defensive lineman Javontae Jean-Baptiste at No. 222 in Round 7. In between, the franchise made some intriguing sections, including Rice wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, the Commanders’ sleeper rookie to […]

You can now officially call Drake Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, “New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye” after he officially signed his rookie contract on Tuesday. “The #Patriots have agreed to terms with QB Drake Maye on his rookie deal, source says,” NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo tweeted on […]

The Chicago Bears only had five picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, but it helps your overall class when two of those picks are Nos. 1 and 9 overall. With those two selections, the Bears dramatically reshaped their offense by selecting quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze. However, their last pick of the […]

Manchester United shocked the English football world by beating crosstown rivals Manchester City 2-1 to take home the FA Cup. After the match, embattled United manager Erik ten Hag took a bold shot at his current employer, warning them what will happen if they do sack him now that the 2023-24 season is officially wrapped […]

The Dallas Cowboys made eight picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with Oklahoma offensive tackle Tyler Guyton in Round 1 and ending with Auburn defensive lineman Justin Rodgers in Round 7. Jerry Jones and the Cowboys expect the players at the top of the draft like Guyton, DL Marshawn Kneeland, and guard Cooper Bebe […]

The 2024 Buffalo Bills schedule is out and after the NFL draft, the team’s roster is nearly set. However, as we enter the brief quiet period between OTAs and training camp, there are still a few roster additions general manager Brandon Beane could make to improve the squad for next season. With that in mind, […]

As the Dallas Cowboys approach the 2024 season perhaps the biggest storyline is the looming Dak Prescott contract extension. Jerry Jones and company have a huge decision to make soon, as the Cowboys quarterback enters the final year of his deal. However, while the local and national media and Cowboys fans everywhere fret about whether […]

The Buffalo Bills made 10 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, and we know second-round picks like wide receiver Keon Coleman and safety Cole Bishop are going to play a big role in the team’s 2024 NFL season. However, there’s a good chance at least one of the seven picks the team made on Day […]

The 2024 Buffalo Bills schedule came out on NFL schedule release day, and as the winners of the 2023 AFC East, it was a doozy. In addition to playing its division rivals twice, the Bills will also face 2023 division winners the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers. […]

The New Orleans Saints made seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga and ending with Eastern Kentucky’s Josiah Ezirim at the same position. After the draft ended, the Saints signed a staggering 16 undrafted free agents to their offseason roster. Of those 16 players who didn’t go […]

For the seventh time in eight seasons, Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are English Premier League champions. City took down West Ham 3-1 on the final day of the campaign to hang on to their two-point lead in the standings over Arsenal.  While the final result is the same as almost every season for the […]

The Buffalo Bills 2024 NFL schedule is officially out and we now know what the team’s next campaign will look like. Josh Allen and company will face a slew of division winners in the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers, and they are tied for the second-most primetime […]

The Seattle Seahawks kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft with defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and finished with offensive tackle Michael Jerrell. After the draft, the Seahawks didn’t stop trying to improve their roster this offseason, though. General manager John Schneider and new Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald also brought in 16 undrafted free agents, […]

The San Francisco 49ers had an interesting 2024 NFL Draft, taking eight players, starting with Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in Round 1 and finishing with Purdue safety Sanoussi Kane. Additionally, the 49ers signed eight undrafted free agents once the draft ended, and Michigan center Drake Nugent is the one most likely to make the […]

After months of speculation, French superstar Kylian Mbappe has officially confirmed he will be leaving Paris Saint-Germian during the upcoming summer transfer window. The 25-year-old World Cup winner released a video on Friday speaking directly to PSG fans, telling them that this will be his last season with the club. Now, all that remains is […]

What a difference a year makes. Following his sophomore season at Penn State, cornerback Kalen King looked like a surefire first-round NFL draft pick. However, after a somewhat disappointing 2023 camping, the defender fell all the way to pick No. 255 in the seventh round. While that stinks for King, who would have made millions […]

The Buffalo Bills have signed their primary free agents, drafted their prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft, and are giving a chance to a host of undrafted rookies. This means the Bills 2024 roster is almost in place and ready to head to training camp. However, before the league heads out for its offseason vacation, […]

The Buffalo Bills drafted 10 players in the 2024 NFL Draft, but their talent acquisition process didn’t stop there. General manager Brandon Beane is in the process of signing at least a dozen undrafted free agents after the draft ended. And while most of these players will never see an NFL field, there is at […]

The New York Giants had a solid 2024 NFL Draft. They got a play-making wide receiver and drafted several players at positions of need such as at tight end and in the secondary. ClutchPoints gave Big Blue an A- overall for their draft. That said, there were still a few missteps by Joe Schoen and […]

The Las Vegas Raiders wanted (and needed) a quarterback at pick 13 in the 2024 NFL Draft but as the historic first round played out, the team missed out on the top six prospects who all went in the top 12. Instead, the team “settled” for Georgia tight end Brock Bowers, and the Raiders seem […]

The New England Patriots drafted North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye at No. 3 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, which is bad news for the other QBs on the roster. The team already traded 2021 No. 15 overall selection Mac Jones, and now another domino has fallen as the Patriots announced they are waiving journeyman […]