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The New York Yankees fell short of reaching the American League Championship Series, ending the best postseason of Aaron Judge’s career. The Yankees captain slayed some playoff demons with a massive home run to help New York steal Game 3 from the Toronto Blue Jays. However, he will go at least one more season without […]

The Washington Commanders enter their Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears looking for two straight wins. Dan Quinn and his coaching staff welcomed Jayden Daniels back to the lineup last week and he led them to victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. However, Terry McLaurin’s status for Week 6 is up in the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs enter a primetime matchup against the Detroit Lions looking for a bounce back win. Patrick Mahomes and Co. lost a heartbreaker to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. Detroit offers another tough challenge for a team that needs to string wins together to re-enter contention in the AFC West. Luckily for […]

The Texas Longhorns have had a disastrous season so far in 2025. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian could do anything but watch as his team fell out of the AP Top 25 for the first time in years. However, that has not stopped him from pursuing recruits. After top linebacker prospect Braylon Hodge decommitted from […]

The Tennessee Titans enter Week 6 of the NFL season looking for their second straight win. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward led his team to an unlikely comeback against the Arizona Cardinals on the road in Week 5. Now, he and the Titans travel to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders. However, offensive tackle JC […]

The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the best college football programs in the country. Their head coach, Brent Venables, saw his team climb further towards the top of ClutchPoints’ rankings after beating Kent State. Now, the team’s focus shifts to their Red River rivalry against the Texas Longhorns. Despite the weight of the matchup, Venables […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of a cut-throat series against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, that did not stop them from joining the group of teams that took the time to honor the late Sister Jean. The college sports and Chicago celebrity passed away on Thursday, sending shockwaves throughout the city. The Cubs decided […]

The Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers enter Week 6 looking to win their second straight game. Dak Prescott led Dallas to a dominant win against the New York Jets last Sunday. Carolina, on the other hand, used a second half comeback to take down the Miami Dolphins. George Pickens and Rico Dowdle will look to […]

The Las Vegas Aces jumped out to a 2-0 lead against the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. Aces MVP A’ja Wilson has put up dominant efforts in the first two contests. However, Jewell Loyd stole the show in Game 3. The guard got off to a hot start, making four three-pointers in the first […]

The National League Divisional Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs has not disappointed. Behind a balanced effort led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago won Game 3 in a dramatic 4-3 contest. Jackson Chourio, Quinn Priester, and the rest of Milwaukee’s lineup were unable to fight all the way back and have to play at […]

The Green Bay Packers entered their bye week at 2-1-1. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur had to settle for a tie against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4, but his team has played well so far this season. Jordan Love has led the charge, spearheading one of the league’s scariest offenses. His tight end, Tucker […]

The Detroit Tigers entered Game 4 of the American League Divisional Series needing a win. The Seattle Mariners won Game 1 and 3 to come within one victory of the ALCS. However, a trio of home runs from Gleyber Torres, Javier Baez, and Riley Greene propelled Detroit to a 9-3 win. Greene’s solo shot gave […]

Five games into the NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons and head coach Raheem Morris have their work cut out for them. The Falcons are 2-2 after winning a shootout against the Washington Commanders in Week 4. With a bye week to prepare, Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Co. host the Buffalo Bills in a Monday […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers clash in a battle of 4-1 teams on Sunday. However, there is a good chance that the 49ers will be far from whole. Brock Purdy, Jauan Jennings, and Ricky Pearsall have all missed games with injuries early in the season. Unfortunately for San Francisco, each of them […]

The Arizona Cardinals sit at 2-3 heading in Week 6. However, Rich Gannon has seen his team all but throw away each of its three losses this season. The Cardinals head coach is facing a fine for how he reacted during Arizona’s most recent loss to the Tennessee Titans. Even former Cardinals star JJ Watt […]

The Buffalo Bills are one of the NFL’s top teams after five weeks. Josh Allen is an MVP candidate, even though he is working with an undermanned receiving corp led by Keon Coleman. With the trade deadline coming into view, rumors have begun flying around the league. Buffalo needs help on the outside, and New […]

The Chicago Bulls had an interesting summer as they tried to improve the roster. Chicago finally ended a long contract standoff with Josh Giddey after the guard held out for a longer deal. The Australian guard played well with Coby White down the stretch of the season. He is a key piece for the Bulls […]

The Chicago Cubs enter Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series with their backs against the wall. Cubs manager Craig Counsell watched his pitching staff give up 16 runs across the first two games. Down 2-0, the team is back in Chicago to host the next two games of the playoff series. The health […]

The New York Yankees pulled off a miraculous comeback against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series. Aaron Judge’s home run tied the game at 6-6 and Jazz Chisholm Jr. smashed a solo shot to give New York the lead. However, his yawn during an Ernie Clement at-bat made […]

The New York Giants suffered a road loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart had a rough day and has no time to recover. The Giants take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a Thursday Night Football matchup that could define their season. How Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, and the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars got a banner win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. Trevor Lawrence’s late-game heroics were the x-factor in the contest, adding a feather to the young quarterback’s cap. He has led Jacksonville to a 4-1 record, tied for the top spot in the AFC South. Even Lawrence’s college coach, Clemson […]

The New York Jets take on the Denver Broncos in an international matchup in Week 6. New York and Denver clash in London, England as a part of the NFL’s global outreach continues. However, the game does not carry very much cache when looking at where each team stands. Jets fans poked fun at Justin […]

The Seattle Mariners entered Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series looking for a win. They split the first two games of the series against the Detroit Tigers, making their first road game of the matchup critical. After a long delay in Detroit, the game got underway and Seattle got on the board first. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense came up clutch in a 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. Devin Lloyd intercepted Patrick Mahomes on the doorstep to the end zone and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown. That play proved to be the difference for Jacksonville head coach Liam Coen as he lead […]

The Golden State Warriors took their time to make moves during the NBA offseason. However, Golden State agreed to a contract with Jonathan Kuminga, kicking off a flurry of moves. One of the biggest was the addition of Al Horford to the roster. He joins one of the older rosters in the NBA, but Warriors […]

The New York Giants entered the season wanting rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart to ride the bench and learn. After three games, that plan went out the window. Dart won his first NFL start, giving fans around New York hope. As he prepares to take on Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night, Vic […]

The New York Yankees enter Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series needing a win. New York is down 2-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays after getting blown out twice on the road. Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke about potentially making some lineup adjustments before the pivotal game. However, the veteran skipper is not […]

The Baltimore Ravens have endured a disastrous start to the 2024-25 regular season. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh looked on as his team struggled, falling to 1-4. An injury to Lamar Jackson threw another wrench into a rough beginning for one of the league’s best teams. However, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Juan Thornhill is not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have played two preseason games as they prepare for the regular season. However, Luka Doncic nor LeBron James have played in either game, taking the time to get and stay healthy. Instead, new Lakers center Deandre Ayton and the rest of the team are trying to build chemistry. Doncic is doing […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars earned a marquee win in a 31-28 thriller against the Kansas City Chiefs. Trevor Lawrence saved the day with a heroic touchdown late in the game. Unfortunately for Jacksonville, the win cost them one of their top weapons. Third-year tight end Brenton Strange will miss the next four weeks with a quadriceps […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees represent one of two divisional matchups in this year’s Divisional Series. Both series are 2-0 with the home teams in Game 3 fighting for their lives. Aaron Judge and the Yankees’ offense has struggled mightily for 17 of the 19 innings they have played in the series. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a major hole to address at quarterback. When Joe Burrow went down with a lower body injury, the Bengals started to struggle. After slipping to 2-3 with a 37-24 loss to the Detroit Lions, Cincinnati decided to make a move. The front office acquired Cleveland Browns veteran Joe Flacco in a […]

The Dallas Mavericks kicked off their 2025 preseason slate with a 106-89 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Jason Kidd looked on as Cooper Flagg shone in his debut, leading the team on both ends of the floor. However, Dallas is without Dante Exume, Dennis Smith Jr., Caleb Martin, and Daniel Gafford thanks […]

The Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers will clash in a American League Divisional Series with a lot on the line. The Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 in the ALWCS to advance in a thrilling series. Now, Tarik Skubal will get a chance to face Cal Raleigh and the Mariners’ offense. Regardless of who wins, […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox kicked off a decisive Game 3 in the American League Wild Card Series on Thursday. The pitching matchup stole the show early, though. Boston manager Alex Cora turned to rookie Connelly Early to start the game for his team. Yankees skipper Aaron Boone gave the ball to […]

DespitThe San Diego Padres saw their 2025 season end on Thursday with a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Chicago chased Yu Darvish out of the game early, setting the tone for the game. In the end, the Cubs defeated the Padres 2-1 in the National League Wild Card Series to advance and face the […]

The Detroit Tigers won two road games against the Cleveland Guardians to advance to the American League Divisional Series. After Tarik Skubal shut Cleveland down in Game 1, a big seventh inning fueled Detroit to a 6-3 lead. Now, the Tigers face the No. 2 seed Seattle Mariners in the next round. However, Detroit’s CEO, […]

There are not a lot of Major League Baseball owners happier than Chris Ilitch heading into the weekend. The Detroit Tigers owner watched as his team advanced past the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Wild Card Series in a 6-3 road win in Game 3. However, he did not offer much thought on the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies used a dominant season to earn a bye in the National League playoffs. However, their reward is an NLDS series against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Rob Thomson and Dave Roberts will match wits in a series that could easily decide who represents the NL in the World Series. Phillies shortstop […]