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The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2025 NBA offseason as a team with a difficult decision to make. With Damian Lillard having suffered a torn Achilles in the first round of the playoffs, the Bucks’ hopes of contending for the next few seasons drastically diminished — potentially leading to a trade request from Giannis Antetokounmpo, their […]

Coming off a dream run to the NBA Finals in 2025, the Indiana Pacers are going to come crashing back down to earth for the upcoming season as they await the return of Tyrese Haliburton from an Achilles injury. While the Pacers have more than enough talent to remain a playoff team in the Eastern […]

The Toronto Blue Jays ended the first half of the regular season on a high. A dominant stretch from the Blue Jays’ offense fueled a 10-game winning streak. That run helped Toronto climb into first place in the American League East. Despite completing a contract extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. earlier this season, the pressure […]

LAS VEGAS — No rookie has been better throughout the entirety of NBA Summer League to this point than Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford. That’s saying something, especially with Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe dominating the spotlight. The 23-year-old Kings’ rookie has looked as comfortable as he can be in the desert, and […]

After clearing waivers on Friday afternoon, Bradley Beal officially signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. The team announced the signing via a press release with comments from President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank and head coach Tyronn Lue. The former three-time NBA All-Star now brings his talents to Los Angeles looking to jumpstart his career […]

The 2024-25 season looked like it was going to be the Orlando Magic’s season. They landed a quality free-agent addition in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, selected a 3-and-D wing in Tristan da Silva at pick 18, who many considered a steal, and most importantly, had another season to build their impressive young core under head coach Jamahl […]

The Chicago Cubs started out the second half of their season with a win over the Boston Red Sox. The win snapped Boston’s 10-game winning streak. However, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins has a lot on his plate over the next week. Chicago needs to add players like Jacob deGrom at the Major League Trade […]

Usually in the NBA, there’s not a lot of events that get more intense than a Game 7. The 2025 NBA Finals forced both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers into a seven-game series. But in the end, it was the Thunder who emerged victorious by winning Game 7 with the score of 103-91 […]

The Edmonton Oilers fell in the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers for a second straight year. They had to navigate a difficult offseason. The Oilers had limited salary cap space and still needed to re-sign some major players on the squad. General manager Stan Bowman did a solid job in this NHL free-agency […]

The Detroit Tigers are currently the best team in Major League Baseball. Remarkably, they have leveled up and are contenders for the World Series. Even with that, the Tigers might need to make a deal at the MLB trade deadline to address their needs. Moreover, several Tigers prospects may be dealt to improve the team. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently the best team in the National League and look poised to make another run. Regardless, it does not mean they won’t make a deal to improve at the MLB trade deadline. There is a chance the Dodgers’ prospects might be sent off to a team for a player who […]

The Miami Dolphins have not won a playoff game in 25 years. Regardless, this franchise has produced some of the best Dolphins teams ever. The greatest Dolphins teams ever are still celebrated today, and have a record no one else has. Now, it’s time to examine these teams and assess their rankings. 10. 2008 Dolphins […]

It’s sad that Friday was supposed to be Billy Joel’s historic Yankee Stadium show, but his Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus diagnosis changed everything. At least HBO’s new two-part documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, is here to fill the “Piano Man”-less void. Documentaries about legendary artists like Joel have to toe a fine line. Some, […]

More often than not, NBA players usually learn how to play basketball at a young age. A great way to master a sport is to start early. But as the saying goes, it’s never too late to start something new. In fact, there are a handful of NBA stars who actually only held a basketball […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a strong history that spans two cities. Despite winning just two Super Bowls, some of the best Colts teams ever have been so close. The NFL has seen some of the greatest Colts teams ever, and they have been solid throughout the years. Now, it’s time to look at the top […]

The Miami Dolphins have been the talk of the NFL offseason. Weeks ago, the Dolphins made a blockbuster trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers that sent off cornerback Jalen Ramsey and, surprisingly, tight end Jonnu Smith. In return, Miami received safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. However, in an even more shocking move, to alleviate Smith’s loss, they traded […]

NBA legends are former NBA stars who are long gone from the league but continue to be remembered for their respective legacies. But given that the NBA drastically changes, one cannot help but wonder what if some of these legends were able to play in the modern era during their peak. And there’s no question […]

The Detroit Lions have some huge expectations in 2025 after such an impressive 2024 season. Detroit had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Even if the playoffs did not work out in their favor. Either way, it will […]

LAS VEGAS — Entering the 2025 NBA Draft, Asa Newell was one of the most polarizing prospects. Between his length, quickness, and size, Newell was drawing interest from several organizations in the lottery and the middle of the first round. When it came time for the draft, the Georgia big man ended up with his […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Charlotte Hornets had a clear mission: put experience and versatility around their young core of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. For years, Charlotte had danced in the lottery limbo, torn between youth development and an ill-timed playoff push. But this summer felt different – the moves were purposeful, […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the playoffs for a fifth straight season. This year, they were the first team out of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, missing the playoffs by just two points. Being this close to the playoffs, there was the expectation that general manager Don Waddell could be aggressive in NHL Free […]

The Bradley Beal saga in Phoenix is officially over. Now, the three-time All-Star finds himself in Los Angeles, poised to join a Clippers roster already loaded with star power. According to Shams Charania, Beal has finalized a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns and signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the LA Clippers. Joining […]

In the wake of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first NBA championship, general manager Sam Presti wasted no time reinforcing the foundation of the franchise. While the confetti was still settling at Paycom Center, Presti launched into a high-stakes free agency period that would determine whether the Thunder are one-hit wonders or the NBA’s next dynasty. […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the 2025 offseason at a clear crossroads. After years of chasing championships through splashy moves — from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to Mikal Bridges – the front office finally hit the reset button. That pivot became real when Cam Johnson was traded to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr., […]

The Toronto Raptors are looking to return to playoff contention for the 2024-25 season, and it’s clear that the team’s ownership is not satisfied with their results over the past few campaigns as evidenced by their decision to relieve Masai Ujiri of his executive duties. The addition of Brandon Ingram could very well elevate a […]

The 2025 edition of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has begun, and the Los Angeles Lakers’ search for upgrades up and down their roster continues along. According to ClutchPoints Senior Lakers insider Anthony Irwin, LA is “hoping to reignite trade talks” during Summer League, with one of their potential targets being former Defensive […]

Training camp in New Orleans is always humid, always intense but never more so than in 2025. Now, the ghosts of the Drew Brees era are growing fainter and the short-lived Derek Carr experiment is in the rearview mirror. As such, this year’s camp feels like more than a fresh start. It feels like a […]

Of every team in Major League Baseball, none have been a more pleasant surprise than the St. Louis Cardinals. The team entered the season hoping to remain competitive for a short stretch before general manager Michael Girsch sold their veterans on the trade market. Now, however, the Cardinals could try to upgrade pieces like Nolan […]

Baltimore’s NFL spotlight burns brighter than ever as the Ravens prepare for the 2025 season. This is a city that demands more than just strong regular seasons. It’s hungry for a Super Bowl run. After years of steady progress, the Ravens have built a roster loaded with talent on both sides of the ball. However, […]

Training camp in Houston carries a distinct undercurrent of urgency. The Texans find themselves teetering between seizing the AFC South and a painful reset. They are facing a new season, a retooled roster, and sky-high expectations. As such, the microscope is focused not just on winning, but on who’s rising and faltering under the brightest […]

The Nashville Predators are coming off a disappointing season last year. This led to the expectation that the Predators would be aggressive in free agency and potentially use their multiple early draft picks in the 2025 NHL Draft to make moves. Still, Barry Trotz and the Predators made limited moves this offseason and did not […]

The Boston Red Sox enter the second half of the Major League Baseball season with a lot of momentum. Their 10-game winning streak is the longest active streak in the league. The pressure is on Craig Breslow to upgrade the roster ahead of a playoff run. One of the Red Sox’s biggest needs is starting […]

The 2025 NFL campaign carries immense significance for the Indianapolis Colts. With a decade-long AFC South title drought and four consecutive years outside the postseason, the urgency throughout the organization is palpable. The passing of owner Jim Irsay and the subsequent transition to shared family ownership adds yet another layer of gravitas to this season’s […]

The San Jose Sharks were the worst team in the NHL last year. General manager Mike Grier is expecting improvement this year. With a young core of players already in place, led by Macklin Celebrini, William Eklund, and Will Smith, the team was aggressive in this 2025 NHL free-agency period. They brought in plenty of […]

The 2025 season could turn out to be a pivotal one for the Arizona Cardinals. This will be Year 3 for head coach Jonathan Gannon, meaning the emphasis will be on him to prove that he is the right man to helm the Cardinals for the future this season. Gannon, a former defensive coordinator with […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars may be one of the younger franchises in NFL history, but they still have a rich history of success. Jacksonville has punched their ticket to three AFC Championships in their 30 years in the league. It certainly helps to have some legendary players like Maurice Jones-Drew, Fred Taylor, and Tony Boselli leading […]

NFL training camp is kicking off, and that means the regular season is just around the corner. The Kansas City Chiefs were finally dethroned as champions by the Philadelphia Eagles, but there is tons of talent even outside of those two cities. So who are the 50 best NFL players for the 2025 season? 50. […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned to the playoffs for a ninth straight season, but would fall in the second round of the playoffs to the Florida Panthers. This led to the contract of Brendan Shanahan not being renewed by the franchise. Now, general manager Brad Treliving will have more of a say in the operation. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are having an excellent season at 55-41 and holding a half-game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East. Things are rolling for the Phillies as they get ready to exit the All-Star break, but they still might need to make a deal at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. […]