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The Carolina Hurricanes have lost in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three years. The Canes made big moves towards winning the Cup in 2025-26, including the Hurricanes signing Nikolaj Ehlers and adding K’Andre Miller. Regardless, the face of the franchise in recent years has been Sebastian Aho. He has been the […]

The Green Bay Packers had to settle for a tie, and Micah Parsons had plenty to say about it. Included in the mix, the star defender said he was angry. But there was plenty of blame to be shared, and here are the people at the forefront after the nightmare tie against the Cowboys. Kickers, […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers held their annual media day to close out September and kick off the start of training camp. While there’s much to look forward to on the court with this team, all of the attention was on Kawhi Leonard and his response to the allegations made against him over […]

For much of the year, the 2025 WNBA season was a story of resurgence for the Minnesota Lynx. After a strong regular season and a promising start to the playoffs, the team seemed poised to reassert itself among the league’s elite and return to the WNBA Finals to complete their revenge mission. Behind a potent […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, teams with young rosters were often viewed as teams that were building for the future. Young NBA players are on cheaper contracts than veterans, and they have the potential to develop into something special eventually. They often don’t have the experience to compete right away, though, which is why […]

For the last few years, the Chicago Bulls have been caught in the hamster wheel. In other words, feeling trapped. However, with the new season approaching, the Bulls are looking to get back to form.  A place where, at the very least, they could contend for the playoffs while developing a group of young talent […]

The St. Louis Blues used an impressive second half to make it to the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This was led by Robert Thomas, who was the X-factor in the Blues making the playoffs. The Blues fell in the first round of the playoffs to the Winnipeg Jets, and if the team is going to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2025-26 NBA season under the weight of skepticism. Injuries, inconsistent team chemistry, and a new-look roster built by Joe Dumars have left national outlets dismissing their chances of becoming a true contender in the West. Yet, beneath the criticism and the doubts, one player is poised to shock the […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are one of the most successful expansion franchises in NHL history. With three championships and two other trips to the Cup Final in their 30 seasons, there are plenty of great players to choose from for their top 10 list. They are looking to add a fourth banner to the rafters […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have entered the 2025-26 season in a moment of transformation. After years of oscillating between promise and struggle, they’ve begun stepping into a rebuild that both demands patience and rewards boldness. New coaching approaches, roster changes, and shifts in usage are setting the stage for emergence. Among the young pieces, one […]

There’s certainly some feistiness with the Jacksonville Jaguars these days. And there’s still respect for underperforming quarterback Trevor Lawrence. But with new head coach Liam Coen in the house, these Jaguars are different after their 3-1 start and win over the 49ers. The Jaguars have risen to the challenge defensively. They have forced 13 turnovers. […]

The Vegas Golden Knights burst onto the National Hockey League scene as an expansion team for the 2017-18 season. Despite low expectations, they shocked everyone by having a stellar regular season and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural campaign. The team also put the entire city of Las Vegas on their backs […]

It’s getting easier to see for the Tennessee Titans as head coach Brian Callahan suffered a new low. His job security seems tenuous, at best. And there’s zero reason for Callahan to spend another day as the Titans head coach. Let’s start with this year. The Titans have taken the field four times, and they’ve […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are entering a new era of basketball in the 2025-26 season. After years of building around Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane, the front office made a bold statement this offseason: it was time to shift gears. Bane, a cornerstone for the franchise and one of the league’s most reliable […]

The MLB playoffs are here, with all four Wild Card series matchups set. There will be one day without baseball before the postseason games begin. On the American League side, the New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox while the Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers. In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

After their stunning second half collapse, the New York Mets won’t be competing in the postseason. The end of first baseman Pete Alonso’s time with the franchise may have come an end as well. Following the end of the regular season, Alonso announced that he is opting out of his contract and will enter free […]

The first international game of the 2025 NFL season helped kick off the Sunday slate in Week 4, as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings faced off in Dublin, Ireland. The top team in ClutchPoints’ Week 5 NFL Power Rankings once again remains the same after a strong showing this week. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week […]

LSU Tigers’ hopes for a major college football season suffered a big blow on Saturday as the fourth-ranked Tigers lost 24-19 on the road against Ole Miss Rebels. The Tigers couldn’t capitalize in the most crucial moments, as the Rebels dominated almost all essential statistics of the game. LSU’s offensive problems, the quarterback’s play, and […]

The UFC’s most ruthless division just got another blockbuster bout as Benoît Saint Denis prepares to face Beneil Dariush in a pivotal lightweight showdown at UFC 322 on November 15 at Madison Square Garden. The French warrior, currently ranked #13, has his sights set on breaking into the division’s elite by taking down the #9-ranked […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered Week 4 riding high at 3-0. They aimed to prove they belonged among the NFC’s elite. Instead, they walked away humbled on their home turf, undone by missed opportunities in all three phases. What was billed as a potential statement game against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles turned into a sobering […]

The Baltimore Ravens entered Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday desperate for a reset. Instead, they walked away battered and staring at a 1-3 record. What was supposed to be a clash of AFC heavyweights turned into a lopsided reminder of how far the Ravens have fallen behind the Kansas City Chiefs. Injuries played their part, yes. […]

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Mercury versus everybody. The team’s mantra, encapsulated by head coach Nate Tibbetts, along with his talented roster, was particularly evident after the team advanced to the WNBA Finals in an 86-81 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. And that success came from his family, both immediate and his Mercury one. Success […]

The Cleveland Browns’ season is quickly unraveling. Not surprisingly, much of the blame rests on their inability to find stability at quarterback. After another dismal performance from veteran Joe Flacco in a lopsided Week 4 loss to the Detroit Lions, the calls for change are deafening. The Browns invested in youth behind Flacco for a […]

The New York Mets squandered away a golden opportunity to make the playoffs, and they have no one to blame but themselves. This goes far beyond the events of Sunday afternoon, when the Mets were all lined up to make the playoffs with a win against the Miami Marlins. The Milwaukee Brewers did their bidding […]

Sam Pitman spoke of potential staff changes after the disaster against Notre Dame. The team fell to 2-3 and lost 56-13 against Notre Dame. The staff change came, and it was the dismissal of Pittman. Now, Arkansas looks for a new head coach. Pittman broke into coaching after finishing his playing career at Pittsburg State. […]

The SEC saw some major match-ups in Week 5. While some teams in the conference celebrated victory, others felt the pain of defeat. The hierarchy is still muddled in the SEC, but becoming clearer each week. It is now time for the Week 6 SEC Football Power Rankings. 1. Ole Miss (+4) Ole Miss had […]

The New York Jets are still searching for the first win of the Aaron Glenn era. New York is coming off a brutal last second loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. After trailing 23-6 in the fourth quarter, the Tyrod Taylor-led Jets mounted a comeback. New York took the lead with under […]

As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season, Vic Fangio already has a decision to make. After beginning the season with Adoree’ Jackson as his CB2, the veteran defensive coordinator will be waiting with bated breath to see if the veteran cornerback […]

When the regular season ends, the Texas Rangers will barely miss the American League playoffs. With Rangers manager Bruce Bochy considering retirement this winter, falling short of the postseason is disappointing. Injuries to Nathan Eovaldi and Corey Seager played a big part in the collapse, but they are not the only ones at fault. Robert […]

Even with Victor Wembanyama sidelined on February 20 due to a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis, the San Antonio Spurs still made tangible progress in 2024-25. They improved their win total by 12 games, highlighted by Wembanyama’s first All-Star selection. Fans also saw the emergence of one of the NBA’s most intriguing inside-out duos after the […]

Down 15.5 games in July to the Detroit Tigers, many thought the best that the Cleveland Guardians could do would be an AL Wild Card spot. While that could still happen, it certainly doesn’t look like the Guardians will be one of the Wild Card participants. Instead, their ridiculously hot form as of late has […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the most unique teams in the NHL. There is no team from the league’s original expansion in 1967-68 that can match the five Stanley Cups they have won. In addition to their championship haul, they also have had some of the greatest players in the history of the sport. […]

The Edmonton Oilers fell short of the Stanley Cup this past season for the second straight season. The 2024 Stanley Cup Final marked their first appearance in the Final since 2006. And they got there thanks to a historic performance from Connor McDavid. Few players since Wayne Gretzky have turned in the type of postseason […]

The Kansas City Royals will finish as one of the first three teams outside the American League playoffs. Royals manager Matt Quatraro used different strategies to try and spark a run, but he ultimately came up short. On the bright side, both Seth Lugo and Carlos Estevez had excellent seasons. The story of the season […]

Auston Matthews is coming off a rather disappointing season after Matthews had one of the greatest seasons in Maple Leafs history the year before. The former Hart Trophy winner scored 69 goals and 107 points as Matthews chased the 70-goal mark all year. He helped Toronto make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in both seasons. However, […]

The 2025-26 season will be pivotal for the Detroit Pistons. Hope has been restored for the franchise after finishing with a 44-38 record and earning their first postseason victories since 2008 against the New York Knicks. They now hold a prime chance to build on that breakout success achieved last season. The landscape of the […]

Looking to defend the No. 1 ranking for the fourth consecutive week, Ohio State hits the road for the first time in the 2025 college football season in its Big Ten opener against Washington. Ahead of the Week 5 college football matchup, we will make our Ohio State-Washington predictions. Both teams have gotten off to […]

The shifting sands of the UFC schedule have produced a new main event for fans this November, as Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown has been relocated from UFC Rio to headline UFC Vegas 111 at the Apex in Las Vegas on November 8th. The promotion responded swiftly to the unexpected bout changes in the Rio […]

The troubles continue to mount for UFC Perth as the promotion announced late Friday that heavyweight Justin Tafa has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Louie Sutherland due to illness. The cancellation marks yet another devastating blow to a card that has already seen multiple fight cancellations, leaving the event with just […]