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Sharing touching moments is something everyone can appreciate; hearing a handful from a hoops family is a blessing. Well, highly valued Atlanta Hawks veteran Larry Nance Jr. marked Father’s Day 2025 with a poignant tribute to his NBA journey, sharing his top five career moments with ClutchPoints on social media. Each memory (except one) reflects his […]

The 2025 NBA Finals are knotted up at 2-2 heading back to Oklahoma City where the Thunder will host Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. NBA Finals Correspondent Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls is excited to see what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton do to lead their teams to the finish line. Neither team […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic shocked the NBA world on Sunday morning, pulling off the first blockbuster trade of the NBA offseason. Desmond Bane is headed to Orlando in exchange for four unprotected first-round picks, a pick swap, Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. This move comes on the heels of disappointing first round […]

The Edmonton Oilers lost 5-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final and now find themselves one loss away from a second consecutive final loss to the Florida Panthers. As they try to recover and prepare for Game 6 in Sunrise, the Oilers have their backs to the wall. A lot went wrong on […]

The Green Bay Packers are historically one of the NFL’s most stable franchises. They are known for their consistency, deep-rooted fanbase, and methodical approach to roster-building. Sure, they’ve often let bigger-market teams steal offseason headlines. However, the Packers have quietly developed some of the league’s most explosive young talent. As the 2025 NFL season approaches, […]

In a sport where drama is a given and controversy is never far behind, UFC Atlanta delivered one of the strangest endings in recent memory. The featured light heavyweight bout between Rodolfo Bellato and Paul Craig was expected to be a gritty clash between a surging Brazilian finisher and a Scottish submission specialist desperate to […]

Malcolm “The Machine” Wellmaker has done it again. In front of a roaring crowd at UFC Atlanta, the Augusta native delivered what’s becoming his trademark: an electrifying, first-round knockout, this time at the expense of the notoriously durable Kris Moutinho. With this latest finish, Wellmaker not only preserved his perfect record but sent a thunderous […]

In a sport built on moments of sudden, violent brilliance, Jose Ochoa delivered the kind of highlight that changes careers, and perhaps the flyweight landscape, forever. On a night when all eyes at UFC Atlanta were fixed on local favorite Cody Durden’s homecoming, it was the Peruvian prospect who stole the show, scoring a brutal […]

Phil “The Fresh Prince” Rowe entered UFC Atlanta with his back firmly against the wall. Riding a two-fight skid and facing the very real threat of a UFC release, Rowe’s clash with Ange Loosa at State Farm Arena was billed as a must-win for both men. For nearly two full rounds, it looked as though […]

From trade rumors to legal issues, no team had a more dramatic 2025 offseason than the Miami Dolphins. However, in the eye of the storm, the Dolphins made a series of sneakily effective roster moves that could help offset their otherwise dreadful summer. Through June, the Dolphins’ offseason has been marred by the ongoing Jalen […]

They are the only team in the NBA with four first round picks in this year’s draft. After they make their selection at No. 8, though, Sean Marks will have to wait awhile before he gets another chance to add to his team. This year’s draft is one of the more important one for the […]

The Carolina Panthers haven’t been a franchise associated with playoff expectations in recent years. However, that could begin to change in 2025. They just had an offseason dedicated to fixing one of the league’s worst defenses and giving former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young more weapons. Carolina has quietly positioned itself as a team […]

If Ilia Topuria dethrones Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 and claims the vacant lightweight title, the UFC faces a pivotal matchmaking decision. While purists may argue for top-ranked contenders like Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway, or Dustin Poirier, the fight that would electrify the sport, and the one Topuria himself craves, is a grudge […]

The Orlando Magic enter the 2025 NBA Draft with momentum and ambition. After a .500 season and a first-place finish in the Southeast Division, the Magic have begun to transition from a rebuilding team to a legitimate playoff contender. The front office, led by Jeff Weltman, has made it clear: this offseason is about “win-now” […]

The Minnesota Lynx have developed a long legacy of WNBA superstars, and their past and present icons were able to come together during the team’s June 13 practice. The most notable sighting was the sweet reunion moment between reigning Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier and four-time champion Seimone Augustus, who overlapped for one […]

When news broke that the Green Bay Packers were releasing Jaire Alexander after seven seasons with the team, the interest of many a Philadelphia Eagles fan was piqued. On paper, it makes sense, right? The Eagles lost three veteran cornerbacks in Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers, and James Bradberry – even if Bradberry didn’t play a […]

The Orlando Magic surprised NBA fans when they gave the Boston Celtics a series in the first round. Orlando lost 4-1 against the defending champions, but showed signs that they are one or two pieces away from being serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. With Jayson Tatum out for the season with a torn ACL, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks surprised the NBA world at the draft lottery. The 76ers jumped up to the third spot while the Spurs received the second overall selection. However, Philadelphia is reportedly not content to pick third in the draft. Daryl Morey was a big fan of Dylan Harper in the pre-draft process. […]

The WNBA is fortunate to have a history abundant in teams that have embarked on impressive unbeaten streaks, reflecting that the league has long had a competitive nature and exceptional talent. Currently in the W, sides like the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty have set new benchmarks with their dominant win streaks. Let’s see […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off another season in which they made the NFL playoffs but were eliminated in the Wildcard Round. Despite that, there is a lot of hope in Pittsburgh, and signs of life that the future can be as bright as the present. Three Steelers underrated sleepers could break out in the […]

For a fourth straight season, the New Orleans Saints failed to make the playoffs. Still, this past season was a disaster. After starting 2-7, they fired Dennis Allen. They would finish the year 5-12, which was their lowest amount of wins since 2005, the year before Drew Brees and Sean Payton arrived in New Orleans. […]

The New York Jets are coming off yet another disappointing season, finishing with a 4-13 record. Now, they hope to bounce back and make some strides in the AFC East. Three Jets’ underrated sleepers can make a difference and break out this season to end the longest playoff drought in the NFL. The Jets have […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off a disappointing season, finishing 4-13 and struggling in the AFC South. Now, they hope to bounce back and get a lot more from their players. Three Jaguars’ underrated sleepers could possibly break out in the 2025 NFL season and help the team achieve greater success. The Jaguars are drawing […]

It was a second-place finish in the AFC South for the Indianapolis Colts last season, but their 8-9 record was not enough for a playoff berth. They have not made the playoffs since the 2020 season. Still, the Colts have plenty of young players ready to take the next step. These are the three underrated […]

The Boston Red Sox are struggling with consistency, as they are 34-36 as June continues. With their roller-coaster season, the Sox could certainly see some changes as the season progresses, especially from the Red Sox farm system. Jhostynxon Garcia is the next star prospect the Red Sox must call up as they make a push […]

The Buffalo Bills returned to the playoffs for the sixth straight year, and the seventh time in eight years under Sean McDermott. Still, it was another loss in the AFC Championship Game, falling to the Kansas City Chiefs 32-29. Now the Bills look to make the next step and go to the Super Bowl for […]

Having been founded in 1989, the Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the youngest teams in the NBA. Even so, they’ve had more NBA Draft day mistakes than almost any other team in the league, which is largely why they have the worst all-time franchise record for NBA teams. Anthony Edwards has been a star since […]

Russell Westbrook just completed another solid season to his already decorated NBA career with the Denver Nuggets. Already nearing 37 years old, it wasn’t surprising that there was speculation of his retirement until the onetime NBA MVP himself squashed those rumors with his post on social media. And while he will undergo hand surgery, it […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will be ready to make up for lost time during the 2025 NFL season. Cincinnati got off to a rough start in 2024 and it ended up costing them a spot in the playoffs. Despite the fact that Cincinnati got a career season out of Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase won the […]

The Cleveland Browns are once again caught in the familiar storm of promise and uncertainty heading into the 2025 NFL season. On the surface, they appear to be a team in transition—and that’sputting it mildly. They are struggling to find an answer under center, working around the edges of a roster with aging talent, and […]

The Detroit Lions’ league punchline days are long gone. They’re legitimate season-on-season contenders—and not just in the NFC North. Recall that they reacherd the NFC Championship Game in 2023 and followed up with another playoff appearance in 2024. As such, Detroit has become one of the NFL’s most stable franchises. Dan Campbell’s team plays with […]

It would be unfair and disingenuous to assume Celine Song’s follow-up to Past Lives — a modern masterpiece — would top it, and to that end, her new movie Materialists was DOA. Song enlists the help of a star-studded trio, Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, to tell the slice-of-life story of Materialists. On […]

The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 NFL season with something they haven’t had in decades: high expectations and a franchise quarterback worth rallying around. Sure, much of the attention this offseason has gone to Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson’s arrival, and the overhaul of the offensive line. However, the Bears’ roster still includes some unsung players […]

The Houston Astros are 38-30 after their win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Astros manager Joe Espada has lead his team to a four-game lead in the American League West despite injuries to one of Houston’s biggest stars. Espada’s top two starters continue to lead the way, with Framber Valdez dominating on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 41-28 ahead of a key series against the San Francisco Giants. Dave Roberts leads his team into the most important three-game stretch of their season as he competes with Bob Melvin for the top spot in the National League West. The Dodgers’ offense continues to lead the way for their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been stockpiling draft picks for years. Their unprecedented rebuilding efforts have led to them constructing arguably the best roster in the NBA. The Thunder led the league with 68 wins in 2024-25, and they are currently playing in the NBA Finals. The team is well set up for the future, […]

After making the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, the Denver Broncos carried their momentum into 2025 with an encouraging incoming rookie class. Now, with the most optimism they have had since winning Super Bowl 50, the Broncos have an intriguing offseason ahead of Sean Payton’s third season. Without much cap space, […]

The Chicago Cubs are currently one of the best teams in the National League. The Cubs are the top team in the NL Central, leading the St. Louis Cardinals by five games and the Brewers by 5.5 games in the division. They also have the second-best record in the NL, sitting just behind the New […]

The Arizona Cardinals could be one of the surprise teams in the NFC during the 2025 season. Arizona was quite frisky in 2024, going 8-9 and staying in the NFC West division hunt until the end of the season. Sadly, they blew their playoff chances in a Week 16 loss against the Panthers. Arizona put […]