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The Washington Commanders are banged up heading into Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons, especially on offense. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels is out, as is star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was also questionable with a knee injury leading up to Sunday. Ultimately, Croskey-Merritt will take the field in Atlanta, and […]

The Dallas Cowboys offense is in trouble ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Green Bay Packers, and it’s not just because Micah Parsons is coming for Dak Prescott. With the CeeDee Lamb injury, Dallas will be without arguably its best (and definitely one of its highest-paid) stars. And now Jalen Cropper has some […]

The Carolina Panthers are coming off their first win of the season in Week 3 as they get ready to go for two in a row in Week 4 against the New England Patriots. And getting a win against their AFC opponent just got a little easier with the news that their star rookie wideout, […]

The Washington Commanders got some good news on the Terry McLaurin injury front, as reports are that he will not head to injured reserve. This is much-needed as the Commanders head into Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons without their star wideout and quarterback, Jayden Daniels. “The expectation is Commanders will not place Terry McLaurin […]

The Houston Texans are arguably the most disappointing team in the NFL heading into Week 4 of the 2025 season. After two straight playoff appearances, winning a game both times, CJ Stroud and company came into the campaign with expectations that are now shattered at 0-3. While fans search for a reason, NFL insider Dianni […]

Week 3 was an absolute rollercoaster ride. Can we expect more of that in Week 4? Well, we’ll start to get an idea on Thursday night, when the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals do battle in an NFC West showdown. So, let’s dig into the ClutchPoints 2025 NFL Week 4 picks, predictions, and odds column. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got some excellent news when it comes to the Emeka Egbuka injury situation, as news came out Saturday that the wide receiver, listed as questionable, is expected to play in Week 3 against the New York Jets. “Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka, who is questionable (hip, groin), is expected to play Sunday […]

As the Houston Texans get ready to face off with the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3, the Texans may be planning on running the ball more. That hypothesis comes from the fact that the team is elevating veteran fulback Jakob Johnson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game. “Texans have signed fullback Jakob Johnson to […]

Texas quarterback Arch Manning may be struggling in his first season as a full-time starter, but he’s still a football player with a ton of upside, according to former Missouri and NFL QB Chase Daniels. The college football analyst gave his take on the 2026 NFL Draft prospect after meeting him and coming away impressed […]

When the Baltimore Ravens signed 33-year-old DeAndre Hopkins to a one-year, $5 million deal this offseason, many fans used the same word to describe the three-time All-Pro wide receiver: “washed.” After two weeks, Hopkins looks like an incredible addition, but teammate Derrick Henry hopes the haters keep calling him that because it is fueling Hopkins’ […]

The 2025 NFL season is starting to settle in as Week 3 is now upon us. To kick off the festivities, we get an AFC East showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins that the oddsmakers see as a blowout. Despite that, there is a solid slate ahead, so let’s jump right into the […]

The Denver Broncos had the Indianapolis Colts beat in a close, hard-fought game. However, with a penalty on the potential game-winning field goal miss, Denver gave Indy another shot, and the Broncos lost the game 29-28. After the loss, Sean Payton shared that watching the game back next week will not be fun for his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs squared off in a Week 2 rematch of last year’s Super Bowl, which the Eagles won 40-22. While the Chiefs couldn’t pull out a win this time either, losing 20-17, Kansas City rookie Omarr Norman-Lott did what the D couldn’t do in February and put a solid lick […]

The San Francisco 49ers took home a hard-fought 26-21 road victory in Week 2 over the New Orleans Saints. The NFC West squad won the game despite missing starting quarterback Brock Purdy and superstar tight end George Kittle. After the game, backup QB Mac Jones and All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey reacted to getting the […]

Sacramento Kings point guard Dennis Schroder may not have an NBA title or an All-Star appearance on his resume, but he and his Germany team are racking up the accolades on the international stage. Schroder led Germany to an 88-82 win over Alperen Sengun and Turkey to take home the 2025 EuroBasket crown, taking home […]

After an anemic six-point Week 1 performance, the calls for Jaxson Dart to replace Russell Wilson were starting ahead of the New York Giants’ Week 2 matchup against the rival Dallas Cowboys. However, a 24-of-36, 434-yard, three-touchdown performance in regulation has bought Russ at least one more week of holding onto his starting spot. Wilson’s […]

The Cleveland Browns will have reinforcements heading into their Week 2 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens as 2025 second-round draft pick Quinshon Judkins is expected to make his NFL debut on Sunday. “Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (questionable) is expected to make his NFL debut Sunday vs. Ravens, per sources,” ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is going through a divorce, facing yet another round of domestic abuse allegations, and dealing with trade rumors at the start of the 2025 NFL season. Despite the drama that seems to follow the Hill, he says that the only thing he is worried about right now is football […]

After a wild NFL Week 1, it’s time to settle into the new football season as Week 2 is here. We start with an NFC banger on Thursday, with the Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers squaring off. So, without further ado, let’s jump right into the ClutchPoints 2025 NFL Week 2 picks, predictions, and […]

Houston Rockets fans have seen some of the best (and biggest) players in NBA history. Some of these players were the first to bring an NBA title to the Lone Star State, while others simply dominated and entertained in their era. But who are the best and greatest Rockets players in history? We’ll try to […]

New York Knicks fans have seen some of the best, most entertaining players in NBA history. They’ve all played at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and thrilled Madison Square Garden crowds. But who are the best and greatest Knicks players in history? We’ll try to figure that out here with the all-time top-10 Knicks player […]

Put the kids to bed (it’s finally a school night again), get off that political thread on social media, and fire up your sports betting app of choice, because the NFL is back, baby! When the 2025 season kicks off with a banger between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, all is finally right in […]

The 2025 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game is still 13 weeks away, but that didn’t stop Barstool Sports founder, FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff analyst, and Wolverines alum/superfan/booster Dave Portnoy from throwing down a wild gauntlet for Ryan Day and his Buckeyes. “I don’t think there’s ever been a head coach in the history of […]

Before the Texas Longhorns’ kickoff against the Ohio State Buckeyes, fans of the defending national college football champions made no secret about their thoughts on Arch Manning. When FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff showed Manning on the screen in front of a raucous crowd of Buckeyes fans in Columbus, they had just one word for him: […]

As NFL training camps wind down and Week 1 of the 2025 regular season fast approaches, teams around the league are looking to solidify their rosters. According to an NFL insider, for the Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, and New Orleans Saints, that means possibly trying to make a running back trade in the coming […]

The Buffalo Bills entered training camp with their roster mostly solidified. The 2024 AFC finalists bring back MVP Josh Allen, one of the most cohesive offensive lines in the NFL, and skill position depth charts that are mostly set, especially at the top. Still, there are a few Bills first-stringers in danger of losing starting […]

The 2026 World Cup, which will be played primarily on U.S. soil, is now only about 300 days away. However, the U.S. Men’s National Team is as messy as ever as current and former USMNT players continue to publicly snipe at each other on television, podcasts, and streaming docuseries. The latest generational bickering comes as […]

The NFL collective bargaining agreement clearly states how player negotiations must take place. Owners, general managers, and team personnel must hash out contract details with a player’s agent, if they have one. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones openly admitted that he tried to negotiate directly with star linebacker Micah Parsons amid the latest contract drama. […]

The Buffalo Bills officially reported to training camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY, on July 22, and somewhat surprisingly, running back James Cook is there. The Pro Bowl runner wants a new contract, and a camp holdout seemed likely. However, head coach Sean McDermott says the back is not only present, “He’s […]

The New York Giants officially opened training camp on July 22 to prepare for the 2025 season, and fans have a lot of questions about who the quarterback will be. Will it be the decorated veteran Russell Wilson, the former No. 1 overall pick Jameison Winston, or 2025 first-round selection Jaxson Dart? Well, head coach […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game took a major hit when Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark bowed out with an injured groin. However, there is still a lot of star power in Indianapolis this weekend, starting with rookie sensation Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings. Not buying it? Well, check out the line of fans waiting […]

Tragedy has struck the soccer world as Liverpool superstar Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother, André Silva, 25, have died in a traffic accident. As players and fans around the world mourn this tragedy, Liverpool part-owner and NBA star LeBron James took to social media to react to the horrific news. “My prayers goes out […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the dog days of the offseason are just getting started, so what better time to start looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Mock Draft! While the current NFL and college football seasons will take this 2026 NFL Mock Draft and flip it on its head multiple […]

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman signed a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension with $20 million guaranteed this offseason. However, reports are now that the Ravens’ pass catcher actually looked into trade opportunities ahead of signing the deal. “What led to his contract extension is that he was almost traded during this offseason,” ESPN’s Jeremy […]

The New York Giants are trying to rebound from a brutal 3-14 season, and the defense taking a step up in 2025 is a large part of that. Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen knows this, and he wants his D to be “pirates” this season, and the Giants DC recently told his squad. “You’ll hear our […]

The Dallas Wings lost 93-79 Friday night to the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup. Despite taking the L and dropping to 1-8 on the season, there is some buzz around the team, thanks to 2025 No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers. And one of the ways you can tell is by […]

Now that a federal judge has approved the House settlement, clearing the way for colleges to pay student-athletes directly, the commissioners of the Power Five athletic conferences are applauding the decision. This is, of course, the height of irony as the organizations they run and are a part of are the entities that were being […]

The Buffalo Bills 2025 NFL schedule is out, and we now know when and where Josh Allen and company will play on their quest to finally get over the hump and take the franchise back to the Super Bowl. With that in mind, let’s go through our Bills game-by-game predictions following the 2025 NFL schedule […]

It’s often said that NFL draft second-round picks are the best value in draft classes. They represent almost as much potential and upside as first-round selections without the big contracts. However, after the 2025 NFL Draft, many second-rounders remain unsigned, and that could be because the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns gave their second-round selections […]