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Only one team has yet to make any moves this NBA offseason. That would be the Golden State Warriors as a result of their ongoing stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Little progress has been made between the two parties since the summer began, as the organization and player have been moving in two […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ 2025 WNBA campaign has not gone anything according to plan. Just two years after claiming a second consecutive championship, Becky Hammon’s team has sputtered out to a 14-13 record entering August. After years of dominating the league, the Aces rank near the middle of the league with just over one month […]

Winning a ring is a good way to cement a legacy or to place yourself among the basketball greats. However, the NBA championship is usually an elusive feat to many players, including legends. As a result, the path towards one usually requires all the stars to align. But as the saying goes, “never say never.” […]

A new EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team (FUT) Deep Dive released, showing off improvements to the mode this year. From new Live Events, a new Play Menu, and much more FC 26 Ultimate Team aims to be bigger and better than ever. Without further ado, let’s take a look at what’s new in EA […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have not seen playoff hockey in five straight seasons, but 2024-25 was a major improvement. They would finish fourth in the Metropolitan Division. The team still had needs to fill in this 2025 NHL offseason, but they did not have a good NHL Free Agency period. General manager Don Waddell was […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went through one of their tougher seasons in recent history, going 24-58 in the regular season, and missing the playoffs by a wide margin. Tyrese Maxey only played 52 games in what he called one of the most difficult seasons of his career. With a fresh start entering the 2025-26 season, Maxey […]

The NASCAR 25 Roster features several drivers across various series. From the Xfinity series, to the Craftsman Truck series and more, NASCAR 25 features many racers. But not everyone may know all the drivers, or which series they drive in. Therefore, we created this NASCAR 25 Roster List of all Drivers for your convenience. Without […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey and New Balance officially launched the “Hero Pack,” on Thursday, July 31st. Inspired by his love for superheroes and comic books, Maxey customized the Hesi Low V2’s, New Balance’s basketball shoe, and the 1906R’s, New Balance’s lifestyle shoe, with his own design and colorway. Tyrese Maxey spoke exclusively with ClutchPoints […]

The NBA Finals MVP Award, now known as the Bill Russell Finals MVP Award, is usually given to the best-performing player from the championship team. Throughout the years, it’s only natural that the prestigious trophy has been handed to the greatest players of the game, players that have cemented their legacies. Given the competitive nature […]

The St. Louis Blues made an impressive run to the playoffs in 2024-25, going on a 12-game winning streak late in the season and securing a playoff spot in their last regular-season game. They had limited cap space heading into the 2025 NHL offseason, but what the team chose not to do may be more […]

After two decades, Freakier Friday reunites Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in the sequel to 2003’s Freaky Friday. This time around, the body-swapping will involve new blood. Hollywood is oversaturated with sequels, especially legacy sequels that revive old franchises. Some are successful. But for every Top Gun: Maverick, there’s a Matrix Resurrections. Where does […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have not been a competitive franchise in recent seasons. From 2021-22 through 2024-25, their best finish in the Metropolitan Division was sixth place. It was the only time they were over .500 for a campaign as well, going 38-33-11 in 2023-24. After a step in the wrong direction in 2024-25, Philly GM […]

For the first time in nearly two decades, there’s genuine optimism in Detroit. After winning a playoff game for the first time since 2008, the Pistons are finally shedding the scars of their long rebuild. Cade Cunningham has solidified himself as a franchise cornerstone, Jaden Ivey continues to flash two-way upside, and Jalen Duren is […]

In an NBA offseason full of bombshells, few teams made louder noise than the Houston Rockets. After years of steady rebuilding, Houston flipped its trajectory in stunning fashion. General manager Rafael Stone abandoned the long view in favor of a full-throttle push for contention, acquiring 36-year-old superstar Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that instantly […]

Few athletes command attention like Israel Adesanya when it comes to capturing the MMA world’s imagination. After a tough string of defeats, “The Last Stylebender” is once again the talk of the town, not only because of his undeniable fighting style, but due to a recent high-profile revelation, Adesanya wants his comeback fight to be […]

For the moment, the Toronto Raptors find themselves stuck in the NBA’s worst-case scenario: not bad enough to rebuild, and nowhere close to contending. They have talent, sure. Scottie Barnes is a legitimate future All-Star, and Immanuel Quickley is developing into a dependable scoring guard. Adding Brandon Ingram at the deadline was an intriguing move, […]

For the New Orleans Saints, training camp was supposed to be the beginning of a new chapter. It was supposed to be full of energy, youth, and renewed direction. Instead of clarity, though, camp has brought confusion. And instead of a team taking its next step, one side of the ball has already taken a […]

Nobody expected the Golden State Valkyries to be 13-13 through 26 games and in a position to potentially position themselves as buyers ahead of the 2025 WNBA trade deadline. Yet, that is exactly where the league’s newest organization finds itself roughly one month ahead of the playoffs. The Valkyries’ journey, three-quarters of the way through […]

The AUSL All-Star Cup is the flagship event of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, designed to showcase elite softball talent in a dynamic and innovative competition that redefines traditional team sports. Taking place from August 2 to August 31, the All-Star Cup is structured as a four-series, 21-game mini-season that spans three major venues in […]

The 2025 WNBA trade deadline is fast approaching on August 7 at 3 p.m. ET, and outside of the Dallas Wings trading DiJonai Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx in a blockbuster deal, teams around the league have so far been a bit stingy with their possible trade assets. This WNBA season has entertained fans with […]

It has been a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. Aside from bringing in proven, experienced players like Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton to play alongside Luka Doncic, as well as giving their new star a massive contract extension, the Lakers have faced a lot of questions surrounding LeBron James’ immediate future. Ever since […]

It was a little bit unclear what the San Diego Padres would do at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Reports suggested that they’d consider trading Dylan Cease. Instead, they held on to their ace and made a surplus of deals to improve the roster for a title push this season. The team made a deal […]

Well, after two years, Brock Lesnar has made his WWE return at the 2025 SummerSlam PLE, attacking John Cena. The moment sent shockwaves throughout the WWE fanbase, as Lesnar was named in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon. There were also reports that he was on TKO’s “banned” list, lessening the chances he would ever […]

The New York Jets are entering a new era under head coach Aaron Glenn in 2025. New York hired the former Jets cornerback after his successful stint as the defensive coordinator in Detroit over the past four seasons. Now the Jets are ready to retool the organization around Glenn’s no-nonsense approach to football. New York […]

Injuries have defined the Philadelphia 76ers through the years, preventing the team from maximizing its potential. More specifically, Joel Embiid’s health and persistent concerns about his knees have led the 2022-23 NBA MVP down a path where his future is very much in question. During the 2023-24 season, Embiid missed a large chunk of the […]

The 2025 offseason for the Edmonton Oilers was one of both success and failure. The front office performed admirably in free agency, and they made a few key trades. One of the trades heavily addressed the future, as the franchise traded for Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Regardless, two […]

The 2025 PGA Tour regular season concluded on Sunday, with Cameron Young capturing his first win on Tour at the Wyndham Championship. He did so in convincing fashion, winning by six strokes. The victory vaulted him into the Ryder Cup conversation, moving all the way up to No. 15 in the rankings. The FedEx Cup […]

There can be dreams of a big trade for the New England Patriots. And they can enjoy the offseason work put in by Rhamondre Stevenson. But here is the Patriots’ biggest reason to panic after the start of the 2025 training camp. The Patriots have high hopes for second-year quarterback Drake Maye. And they think […]

At the end of the 2009-10 season, the NHL created the Jim Gregory Award, given to the General Manager of the Year. With how the last three votes have gone, the NHL may need to consider renaming it after Jim Nill. Nill has now won the award three times in a row and has had another […]

The Winnipeg Jets signed defenseman Dylan Samberg to a three-year contract extension, which carries a $5.75 million cap hit. Samberg is 26 years old and played 60 games with the Jets in 2024-25. While he did miss some time with an injury, Samberg still managed 20 points and a plus-34 rating. He also averaged over […]

With 17 NBA championship banners and one NBA Cup title in their rafters, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most decorated franchises in NBA history, even going back to their days in Minneapolis. Throughout the years, the franchise has been successful in luring in some of the biggest stars. With a surplus of […]

The Boston Celtics had no choice but to pivot this offseason. After Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles during the 2025 NBA playoffs, the title window that once seemed wide open was suddenly forced shut. In response, team president Brad Stevens executed a swift roster reshuffle, prioritizing financial flexibility and long-term planning over short-term contention. The […]

It was a disappointing finish to the 2024-25 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. After making the playoffs for a ninth consecutive campaign, it was a second-round exit at the hands of the Florida Panthers. This would lead to Brendan Shanahan not seeing his contract renewed, and Brad Treliving reporting directly to the CEO as […]

A 2-3 record on the East Coast road trip might not sound too horrific. But for the Phoenix Mercury, it felt like everything that could’ve gone wrong did. Those three losses were marked by disappointing defense, a lackluster offense, and for some, a perceived lack of effort. Even though the WNBA All-Star Game had a […]

For a fourth consecutive season, the Los Angeles Kings returned to the playoffs, but were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers for a fourth straight time. The Kings brought in Ken Holland to be the new GM, and he made some solid moves in the NHL Free Agency. His latest move was to re-sign Alex Laferriere […]

When Joe Dumars took over the reins of the New Orleans Pelicans’ front office, many expected sweeping changes and a clearer vision for the franchise. So far, that vision has been difficult to define. Are the Pelicans rebuilding around Zion Williamson? Are they trying to stay competitive with a flawed roster? Or are they simply […]

From 40 wins and a play-in exit to a legitimate Eastern Conference dark horse, that’s the transformation Atlanta Hawks fans are hoping for after one of the boldest offseasons in franchise history. New general manager Onsi Saleh didn’t wait to ease into his new role. Instead, he delivered one of the best offseason sequences across […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, no team was better positioned to reshape its future than the Brooklyn Nets. They led the league in cap space. They had a war chest of draft picks, including a record-setting five first-rounders. They were unburdened by long-term salary anchors. They had the flexibility to make trades, take on […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially confirmed that his cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov, will make his much-anticipated return to the PFL Smart Cage. The undefeated Dagestani champion is set to put his lightweight title on the line in a blockbuster rematch against Paul Hughes at the PFL Champion Series on October 4th—setting the stage for one of the […]