Editorials Articles - Page 15

The New York Yankees entered their series against the Chicago White Sox with a specific goal in mind. Yankees manager Aaron Boone entered Tuesday’s action with six games left to make up two and tie the Toronto Blue Jays atop the American League East. However, New York has its eyes set on the World Series. […]

The multi-positional Josh Hart is a key member of the New York Knicks’ core and locker room. At media day on Tuesday, he revealed that he “reaggravated” an injury to his right ring finger. This will require him to wear a splint when he plays in the 2025-26 season. Hart underwent a procedure to repair […]

Following a wild Week 3, which saw five blocked kicks and two game-winning field goals, the fantasy football kicker rankings entering Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season are all over the place. Sometimes, it is best to just move on, which is what we will do to prepare for another week of potential madness. […]

The NFL season is starting to take shape after three weeks, as some teams establish themselves as contenders and others quickly fall out of the playoff race. However, the water is still murky for a number of teams in the middle, some of which suffered very frustrating losses on a wild Sunday in Week 3. […]

The Green Bay Packers looked like the best team in the NFL through two weeks of the 2025 season. They dominated the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders to start the season 2-0. With a marquis matchup this week against the Dallas Cowboys, the Packers slept-walked their way to an embarrassing 13-10 defeat in Cleveland against […]

A major focus of the New York Knicks’ media day on Tuesday was All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson’s offensive role. Karl-Anthony Towns, fellow Knicks All-Star and offensive dynamo, went as far as to describe a potential change in role for Brunson as being like that of Stephen Curry’s with the Golden State Warriors. The theme […]

The Calgary Flames have a storied history that includes one Stanley Cup Championship since they migrated to Alberta in 1980. There have been some excellent players in the Flames’ history including recent Hall of Fame inductee and current front-office member Jarome Iginla and Stanley Cup hero Lanny McDonald. Who else ranks in the top 10 […]

The 2025 fantasy football season is off and running. Like every year, there have already been some big surprises. Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has looked like a shell of himself. Joe Burrow’s injury obviously has a lot to do with that. Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor looks like he should have been the […]

One of the most exciting parts about fantasy football is that it is unpredictable. Just like the NFL, there would hardly be any fun if the superior team won every single time. The same is true in fantasy football, and the reasons are often quite different from why NFL teams struggle to win games. The best […]

The San Francisco 49ers are 3-0 so far this season. While being undefeated is great, doing so has cost the team some of its biggest names early in the year. Brock Purdy and George Kittle suffered injuries that have kept them out since Week 1. However, they are on their way back to the lineup. […]

The St. Louis Blues didn’t have many spots up for grabs at the start of 2025 training camp. That was good news for head coach Jim Montgomery, as it meant the culture he was building last season would have most of the same players returning. Montgomery led the Blues on a miraculous run to the […]

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, The Boss Bruce Springsteen — who has written countless hit songs — is celebrating his 76th birthday. With 21 studio albums and countless compilations under his belt, Springsteen has a dense catalog of hit songs. Even his worst albums (Lucky Town and Human Touch) have their moments. So, without further […]

As Week 3 of the NFL season is already behind us, fantasy managers are already looking ahead towards Week 4 of the Fantasy Football season. The first three weeks have brought a whirlwind of upsets, injuries, tremendous plays, and spectacular performances. Rookies are seemingly taking over the fantasy landscape one carry or reception at a […]

Four games into the 2025 college football season, Wisconsin fans have finally had enough of head coach Luke Fickell. With the Badgers owning a disappointing 2-2 record through four games, they already need to be evaluating other options. If the fan opinion was not already evident, it became crystal clear in Week 4. Frustrated viewers […]

Not many people believed that a Walt Disney film would inspire a professional sports franchise. Still, the NHL was introduced to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in time for the 1993-94 season following the success of the eponymous movie starring Emilio Estevez. The franchise enjoyed periods of brief success that culminated in a Cinderella-style run […]

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians kick off the biggest series of their seasons on Tuesday night. Jose Ramirez has led the Guardians on a late season run, quickly closing the gap with the Tigers. Detroit, on the other hand, has had to deal with an injury scare with Tarik Skubal as they stumble towards […]

It’s already Week 4 in the fantasy football world, and rankings are rolling out. At this point, surprises are crashing the MVP mix, but there are also disappointments. Still, here are some fantasy football bad beats not to stress over, including Tetairoa McMillan and Saquon Barkley. McMillan got lost in the shuffle of a 30-0 […]

After 260 games as the head coach of Oklahoma State football, the school has fired Mike Gundy. Now, the school is on its first true search for a head coach since 2000, when Bob Simmons resigned after the season. Multiple names will be mentioned in connection with this power conference job, but these are the […]

With Week 3 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season behind us, players, fanbases, and fantasy managers are already looking ahead to Week 4. We saw major upsets as the Browns took down the Packers, the Panthers blanked the Falcons, and the Chicago Bears dominated the Cowboys. We also saw an interesting week in terms […]

A pivotal scene in the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson-led The Smashing Machine features the iconic Bruce Springsteen song from Born to Run, “Jungleland.” It is played in the background of a heated argument between Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson) and Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt). Director Benny Safdie brilliantly uses the fable of the Magic Rat and […]

It is finally Jaxson Dart time for the New York Giants. Veteran QB Russell Wilson struggled in two out of three games to start the season, leading New York to a 0-3 record. That was apparently enough to cost him his job. The writing was on the wall. Giants head coach Brian Daboll is on […]

Hosting Saturday Night Live is a privilege and an honor for many. It’s a chance to showcase acting chops, comedic timing, and connect with audiences outside their usual arena. Over the years, we’ve seen musicians, actors, and yes, even athletes step into the role. One of the most recent was Kansas City Chiefs star Travis […]

No one is expecting the San Jose Sharks to contend for a Stanley Cup this season. The organization has been accumulating prospects and draft capital, and it’s only a matter of time before some of those assets start bringing the Sharks back to relevance. The question for the Sharks as they entered this 2025 training […]

We’ve got the NFL Week 4 Results according to Madden 26 to see who the game thinks will win this weekend. Last week, Madden 26 went 10-6 in its predictions. Overall, the game is now 31-17 in predicting NFL Games since Week 1 of the season. Can it improve those numbers in Week 4? Let’s […]

It’s a new era for the New York Giants with Jaxson Dart replacing Russell Wilson. And Cam Skattebo adds to the new-look mix in the backfield. And here are the Giants’ game-by-game predictions with Dart as the starting quarterback. How many wins is a Dart throw worth? The Giants grabbed Dart with the No. 25 […]

For a third time in three years, the Dallas Stars couldn’t get past the Western Conference Finals. Mikko Rantanen was brought in during the season to help them get to the Stanley Cup Final. While Rantanen was expected to be the X-factor, the team fell to the Edmonton Oilers in five games. In order to […]

Week 4 of the NFL  and Fantasy Football season is here in a flash as the Seattle Seahawks (2-1) visit the Arizona Cardinals (2-1) on Thursday Night Football for an NFC West divisional clash. The Seahawks are looking like an offensive powerhouse to start the season, posting 75 total points in their last two games. […]

The New Jersey Devils have a storied history that features three Stanley Cups and 11 players enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Top 10 players in Devils’ history feature many of those Hall of Famers and Cup Champions while also recognizing a great run in the early 2010s. Where do all-time greats like Martin […]

The Baltimore Ravens don’t look like their old teams, at least not on defense. And they struggle to stop long drives in the national spotlight. Furthermore, the Ravens’ shambolic defense threatens to ruin another masterful season from quarterback Lamar Jackson. Monday night’s 38-30 loss to the Packers played things out for all to see. The […]

The Los Angeles Kings will need to replace a major part of the roster in the summer of 2026. Anze Kopitar has announced he will be retiring at the end of the season. Now, the franchise will need to replace its captain for the 2026-27 campaign, and this is one bold move the team needs […]

It happens every year where fantasy football managers are worried about potential busts. But don’t let that distract you from picking the right defense, and the Denver Broncos outpace the crowd this week. Here are the ClutchPoints fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 4 of the 2025 season. The Broncos have a dream matchup […]

The Orlando Magic’s journey over the past few seasons has been nothing short of fascinating. Once a rebuilding team clinging to young promise and lottery picks, Orlando is now a squad with legitimate aspirations in the Eastern Conference. Two seasons ago, they shocked the league by playing far above expectations, driven by Paolo Banchero’s breakout […]

UFC Vegas 111, scheduled for November 8, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, is shaping up to be another exciting night of fights that MMA fans will not want to miss. While Marco Tulio vs. Christian Leroy Duncan is one of the intriguing middleweight matchups confirmed for the card, it is not the […]

It was not a good Monday night for the Baltimore Ravens and often-sacked quarterback Lamar Jackson, and the team’s 1-2 record is concerning. But here are the Ravens most to blame for the Monday Night Football loss to the Lions. Detroit got two touchdowns apiece from Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery as they pounded the […]

UFC Rio has encountered significant turbulence just weeks before the October 11 event at Farmasi Arena, with multiple fight cancellations forcing the promotion to scramble for replacements. The most notable change involves Joel Álvarez stepping in to replace Santiago Ponzinibbio in a welterweight bout against veteran Vicente Luque. Bomba para #UFCRio 🇧🇷 Joel Álvarez 🇪🇸 […]

The tight end position has once again proven to be one of the most volatile in fantasy football. Outside of a few consistent options, production is all over the map. Some players are thriving on red-zone looks while others struggle to maintain target volume. That volatility means fantasy managers must be strategic in Week 4. […]

The Washington Wizards enter the 2025-26 NBA season in a position they have not enjoyed for quite some time: optimism. After years of drifting through lottery seasons and patchwork roster moves, the franchise has finally begun to carve out a clearer identity. Their young core of Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and Bub Carrington has energized […]

We are three full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are three weeks into your fantasy football season. Plenty of standout performances from key players, as well as goose eggs from highly-drafted players, has made this season tough to predict thus far. The depth of your fantasy football roster is already […]

The Detroit Pistons were the NBA’s most surprising story last season, transforming from a franchise that had back-to-back years at the bottom of the standings into a playoff team that finished sixth in the Eastern Conference. What made the turnaround so impressive was not just the improvement of their young stars, such as Cade Cunningham, […]