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The Detroit Tigers are having an excellent season, currently possessing the best record in the American League. It has gone so well that Detroit has posted record numbers they have not seen in years. Now, they hope to sustain the momentum they have built over the first half of the season. But there is a […]

The Chicago Cubs are having a fantastic season. Despite leading the National League Central with a 57-39 record, it’s possible the Cubs trade for a player that helps them address a major weakness. There is a fatal flaw that could be the end of them if Chicago does not address it at the MLB trade […]

The 2025 college football season will be here before you know it, and one of the Power Four conferences — the ACC — will look to show its prowess once again. In the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff, the ACC had two representatives: Clemson and SMU, with the former reclaiming the conference […]

No team in Major League Baseball is as hot as the Boston Red Sox. The team used two wins from Garrett Crochet to fuel a 10-game winning streak. Before the second half of the season begins, Walker Buehler and Co. sit three games behind the lead in the American League East. Without Hunter Dobbins, though, […]

As media day season for HBCU Football approached, I was surprised by the SWAC’s initial list of games slated for broadcast on ESPN platforms. While the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and the Celebration Bowl were predictably on the ESPN schedule, I noticed a significant number of other games whose broadcast homes remained undetermined. This was particularly striking […]

The Anaheim Ducks have made some moves during 2025 free agency that they believe will position them for success. Now, as they attempt to extend Mason McTavish and Lukas Dostal, it’s the best time to analyze the Ducks’ offseason and see how they did. While they certainly are not finished, the Ducks’ NHL offseason grades […]

The WNBA logged a short week as players prepare to head to Indianapolis, Indiana, for All-Star Weekend, but that doesn’t mean there was a shortage of entertainment or surprises. The WNBA power rankings have a new No. 1 team for the first time in the 2025 season, proving how much the league is still shaking […]

The New Jersey Devils made the playoffs for the second time in three seasons, but were eliminated in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes. It was injuries that doomed the end of the Devils’ season. With that, it was not expected that general manager Tom Fitzgerald would make major moves. They still have a […]

The Florida Panthers won their second consecutive Stanley Cup, joining a list of elite teams of NHL lore. Now, they look to become one of the few teams to win three consecutive Stanley Cups. Before they could do that, they needed to ensure they had the players. The Panthers’ offseason has agreed to numerous contract […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a rich history of success in the NFL. While Cincinnati have not won a Super Bowl, they have made it to four AFC Championships and won three of them. The Bengals have been blessed with some legendary players, including QB Boomer Esiason and WR Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson. Cincinnati is in good […]

The Minnesota Wild returned to the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons. Still, they would fall in the first round to the Vegas Golden Knights. This was also the fifth time in six years, they failed to advance past the first round. Still, the offseason has not been a productive one […]

The Calgary Flames have missed the playoffs three straight years now. This year, they narrowly missed out on the playoffs, which led to the expectation that they would potentially be aggressive this offseason. That has not come to fruition, though. Still, they kept around some solid pieces while also making some signings in NHL free […]

The Washington Capitals finished as the top team in the Eastern Conference after the regular season. This would give them their tenth playoff berth in their last 11 seasons. Still, they would be eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes. It has been a quiet NHL free agency period for […]

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a singular vision: championship contention. Years of rebuilding had culminated in a roster filled with potential, but general manager Rafael Stone knew potential alone wouldn’t bring banners to Houston. With calculated aggression, the front office upgraded key positions and increased roster depth, signaling that the Rockets […]

The 2025-26 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Atlanta Hawks. They were one of the most active teams of the offseason, bringing in the likes of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard to add to what was already an up-and-coming core consisting of Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, […]

Youth development is going to be a major focus for the Phoenix Suns, as they will look to remain semi-competitive even in the aftermath of trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. This is something they have to do considering that they don’t have control over their first-round pick until 2032, so all eyes will […]

As the Cincinnati Bengals gear up for their 2025 NFL training camp, much of the spotlight remains on the star-studded offense led by Joe Burrow and his elite receiving corps. Yet, beneath that glamour lies a defense in flux. They are also grappling with contract stalemates and personnel uncertainty. Remember that pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson continues […]

The Cleveland Browns prepare to enter their 2025 NFL training camp under head coach Kevin Stefanski’s steady hand. However, there’s a cloud of uncertainty that looms large over their offense. Sure, the defense, spearheaded by Pro Bowler Myles Garrett, remains a formidable force. Still, questions swirl around the quarterback position. Crucially, the offensive line tasked […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a unique spot heading into the trade deadline. On one hand, their record shows that they are the best team in the National League, a squad with three former MVPs, five 2025 All-Stars, and enough depth to suffer through a seven-game losing streak in July and still roll […]

The NBA Summer League has once again put the Toronto Raptors under the spotlight. They have a young and energized squad grabbing attention through standout performances. Fueled by impressive wins over the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic, the Raptors have generated optimism about their young core and new additions. However, as always with Summer League, […]

While the Boston Red Sox are on a tear, they are still chasing the Toronto Blue Jays. John Schneider’s belief in George Springer and the rest of his roster has born fruit after a slow start. Toronto leads the American League East heading into the All-Star break. However, the offensive struggles of Ernie Clement and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in that weird in-between case where they’re neither a no-brainer pick to compete for a playoff spot nor a surefire bet to land in the bottom of the Western Conference standings. They have too much talent to bring up the rear again like they did this past season, but a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and their fanbase are on Cloud 9 right now, as it hasn’t been a month since they won the first title in the history of the franchise since relocating in 2008. They have come close a few times, but they have now broken through — making the core trio of the […]

After turning in one of the more exciting offseasons in the NBA last year, the Philadelphia 76ers have kept things quiet so far this summer. No max contract signings. No major trade. Heck, the 76ers didn’t even use their mid-level exception, even though fans would have really liked to see it used on Guerschon Yabusele […]

The MLB All-Star Week is here, so the baseball season is around halfway over. Some of the biggest-name superstars are still performing at an elite level, which has confirmed many of the rankings of the best MLB players article that ClutchPoints put out before the season. However, tons of players have broken out and burst […]

The New York Yankees’ roster is far from perfect, even if the team sent three players to the MLB All-Star Game. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has hinted that the front office is targeting a third baseman at the trade deadline. However, Clarke Schmidt’s season-ending injury has made the starting rotation thin, especially without Gerrit […]

The Houston Texans are the NFL’s youngest franchise. Houston joined the league as an expansion team during the 2002 season, but they still have a rich history just like any other franchise. The first era of Texans included some of the best players in franchise history. Those included some truly legendary players like J.J. Watt […]

The Los Angeles Rams enter 2025 with optimism and the expectations that come with an aggressive front office and an ambitious coaching staff. After a bounce-back year that saw them reclaim the NFC West, only to fall short in a tight Divisional Round, the Rams doubled down in the offseason, trading for star receiver Davante […]

Klay Thompson has made a name for himself with a textbook jumper, quiet confidence, and one of the smoothest games in NBA history. But lately, the Dallas Mavericks guard isn’t just trending for what he does on the hardwood. His latest relationship with Megan Thee Stallion has taken over the internet, placing Klay right in […]

High expectations come with the territory of high achievement in the NFL, and in 2025, no San Francisco 49ers player is feeling the weight of those expectations more than quarterback Brock Purdy. Just three seasons after stunning the league with his late-draft rise, Purdy now stands as the face of the franchise, newly extended, handsomely […]

The New York Jets do not have the richest of histories among NFL teams. New York is currently in a 14-year playoff drought, the longest active drought in North American sports. With only one championship, there is an obvious top spot in the rankings. But who else, besides Joe Namath and the Super Bowl III […]

The Buffalo Sabres’ playoff drought extended to a 14th season this past year. This has led to speculation that some players want to leave the franchise. The Sabres did secure a piece of their future plans, though. They have re-signed Bowen Byram to a two-year contract. While Byram could have had a desire to leave […]

In this EA Sports College Football 26 Review, we want to see just how much Electronic Arts improved their CFB game after bringing the series back last year. We were really impressed with College Football 25, but does 26 do enough to justify its worth for fans of the series? Let’s find out as we […]

Making dreams come true is something everyone wants to achieve. Materializing NBA dreams on the other hand is a fantasy for some, but it’s a reality that can only be achieved by a select few. Here are the 10 players with the most inspiring journeys to the NBA, ranked. Check out the gallery. 10. Andre […]

The Dallas Stars and general manager Jim Nill did not have a pick until the third round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Still, it may have been another stellar draft for the three-time winner of the Jim Gregory Award as the General Manager of the Year. Nill has made a habit of making great draft […]

The NBA Summer League often becomes an engine for overreaction, creating narratives that shape perceptions long before the real games have even started. As it turns out, the Sacramento Kings have found themselves at the center of some of the loudest hype and most intense scrutiny. They have been, after all, buoyed by promising performances […]

The greatest UFC fighter ever, Jon Jones, recently retired from MMA. While the man nicknamed Bones ended his career as the Heavyweight Champion, he spent the vast majority of his career fighting at light heavyweight. The 205-pound division was also arguably the company’s most prestigious prior to Jones’ emergence. There is even some impressive talent at […]

The NBA Summer League is always a hotbed for hype. However, that hype can quickly spiral into overreaction. For the Dallas Mavericks, the 2025 Summer League brought a spotlight on their new franchise cornerstone, No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Fans and pundits alike have been quick to read into his flashes of brilliance and […]

The Charlotte Hornets are off to a perfect start at the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, going 3-0 with gritty wins over the Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, and Dallas Mavericks. While the Summer League isn’t always predictive of NBA success, it does offer a sneak peek at what might be – and fans […]