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Week 8 of the NFL season is already here and the first half of the season has already seen it’s twists and turns, making for one of the more wide-open races for the Lombardi Trophy we’ve seen in recent memory. Taking a look at this upcoming Week 8 clash, we’ll give you some bold predictions […]

Fantasy football seemingly gets bigger and bigger every year. It has become a multi-billion-dollar business, with hundreds of thousands of leagues across the country. It is a game of skill, precision, and yes, a bit of luck. Sometimes you draft an elite player, and they get hurt. Ask Joe Burrow or Malik Nabers’ owners how […]

Do you need fantasy football help at the quarterback position, or perhaps need a late replacement at wide receiver? Check out those stories. But if you need fantasy football defense and special teams streaming options for NFL Week 8, you’re in the right spot. At the top of the streaming list are the Atlanta Falcons. […]

In this HP OMEN – 16″ Gaming Laptop Review, we wanted to take a look and see its pros and cons. While there are different variations of this model, we’ll be sharing the specs of our specific model below. If you’re someone who’s considering picking up a gaming laptop for a solid price, find out […]

In the days leading up to the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, many teams and front-office personnel were involved in negotiations with players from the 2022 NBA Draft class. Many players, such as Dyson Daniels, Christian Braun, Bennedict Mathurin, and Tari Eason, found themselves entering the final years of their respective rookie contracts and […]

CULVER CITY, CA — Amazon is set to kick off their coverage of the NBA on Prime on Friday as part of the NBA’s Opening Week schedule. Former Los Angeles Clippers big man Blake Griffin is set to be one of the high-profile analysts for NBA on Prime’s coverage this season alongside greats like Dirk […]

Both the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens are in a precarious position in Week 8. At 4-2 and on a four game win streak, the Bears want to keep the good times rolling. As for the 1-5 Ravens, they’re hoping a potential Lamar Jackson return can provide a spark. If Jackson were to play, and […]

The Baltimore Ravens entered 2025 with championship ambitions. They have a loaded roster, a proven coach, and an MVP quarterback in Lamar Jackson. Halfway through the season, though, those lofty goals have come crashing down. Sitting at 1-5, the Ravens are one of the league’s biggest disappointments. Injuries, blown leads, and a stagnant offense have […]

SAN FRANCISCO – According to Steve Kerr, the jumbo lineup the Golden State Warriors employed late in the fourth quarter and in overtime was a combination the coaching staff had not previously discussed using before the game. But with Stephen Curry as the only traditional guard on the floor, three forwards in Draymond Green, Jimmy […]

Both the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers were coming off disappointing losses to conference rivals when they met on Thursday night in Week 8. Both teams were hoping to bounce back in prime time despite dealing with injuries on a short week. But it was the Chargers who won in a blowout as […]

The No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners will host the No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels in a Week 9 SEC clash that carries serious playoff weight for both programs. The Sooners are looking to bounce back from their Red River loss to Texas, while the Rebels need to prove their Georgia stumble was just a blip. John […]

It’s no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders have a new regime trying to reshape the roster and a frustrating 2-5 record through seven games. With that, some key players could soon find themselves on the trading block. Among them, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has emerged as one of the most talked-about names ahead of […]

The Sunday slate during Week 8 of the NFL season is a little bit sleepy, but there is one marquee matchup in the afternoon in the Mile High City. The Denver Broncos and the Dallas Cowboys will do battle in one of the most crucial matchups of the week, and everything is shaping up to […]

Every great NFL season has its share of storylines that feel bigger than football. This week, that spotlight falls squarely on Aaron Rodgers. For nearly two decades, he was the face of the Green Bay Packers franchise. Rodgers was known as the master of the frozen tundra and the author of countless unforgettable Sundays. This […]

It takes a lot to push through the professional mask athletes wear on game night. However, a shout following pregame warmups would stick with Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans until long after the final buzzer. For just a few seconds before facing Ja Morant’s trash-talking Memphis Grizzlies, the night belonged to a simple, good-natured moment. […]

For now, the Pittsburgh Steelers are focused on Aaron Rodgers’ clash against the Packers. But they are still possibly thinking about a trade. And here is the Steelers’ perfect Chris Olave trade offer to the Saints before the NFL deadline. The Steelers are 4-2 and in command of the AFC North. Meanwhile, the Saints are […]

With the Philadelphia Eagles meeting the Giants in an important NFC East game, the team is dealing with the soap opera that is A.J. Brown. But would Brown figure into the equation for the perfect offer to get Trey Hendrickson from the Bengals before the NFL trade deadline? Maybe. Please understand that it’s highly unlikely […]

With Week 7 behind us, Week 8 of the NFL season is already here as fans prepare for another action-packed slate of games. With six teams heading towards their bye weeks, the week still offers an intriguing group of matchups that should bring some close finishes and exciting moments. We’ll give our bold predictions for […]

LeBron James may just be the biggest elephant in the room this NBA season. Although Luka Doncic has brought new championship expectations with him to the Los Angeles Lakers since last season’s blockbuster trade, LeBron’s immediate future continues to be the No. 1 topic in LA. Then again, isn’t James always the talk of the […]

As the MEAC football slate kicks off this Saturday, there should be no debate that North Carolina Central is the conference’s best team. Sure, the Eagles have faced several teams that aren’t deemed as contenders in the early season, as Florida A&M & Southern are in disarray on the football field, and North Carolina A&T […]

The 2025 MLB postseason has been electric, and it has culminated in a World Series showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. It truly is a battle of the “world,” as both teams are littered with superstars from all over planet Earth, and the two teams even play their home games in […]

The FedEx Forum’s Grind City fans were all grins as Tuomas Iisalo’s first NBA Opening Night win was winding down. However, the night needed a capping moment to keep the conversations buzzing around Beale Street. Thankfully, with mere seconds separating Zion Williamson’s new-look New Orleans Pelicans from a frustrating, season-opening loss, Ja Morant decided to […]

The Houston Texans need to be in the market for a running back ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Joe Mixon has been banged up and it is unclear when, or if, he will return for the Texans. Unfortunately, the Texans have suffered in the running game with their top back out of commission. Give […]

As I scrolled through social media recently, looking for topics to cover on HBCU Pulse and ClutchPoints, I noticed a firestorm erupting around a new web series from Keke Palmer’s Key TV Network called Southern Fried Rice. The show centers on KoKo Johnson, an Asian American young woman who was adopted and raised by a […]

NFL Week 8 is already here as fans prepare for another wild week of football madness. The first seven weeks have seen their fair share of both forgettable and memorable moments, all making for a season where it could be anyone’s race. Gearing up for Week 8, we’ll take a look at some bold predictions […]

By suffering a 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt in Week 8, LSU is now just 1-2 in its last three games ahead of a marquee college football Week 9 matchup with Texas A&M. Every game is a big game in the SEC, but Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers’ offense find themselves in a pivotal sink-or-swim position […]

With just 13 games on the schedule, Week 8 will be quieter than most. And with nine of the 13 opening with a 6.5-point spread or higher, there could be some real snoozers on the board. Still, it’s another week of pro football—which is never a bad thing— kicking off with an intriguing interconference matchup […]

The finale of UFC 321 is finally here as we bring you our final betting prediction and pick for this Heavyweight title fight. Champion Tom Aspinall of England makes his first title defense against former champ and No. 1-ranked Ciryl Gane of France. Check our UFC odds series for the Aspinall-Gane prediction and pick. Tom Aspinall (15-3) has […]

If you’ve ever watched a movie review on YouTube, you’ve likely seen Shelby Oaks director Chris Stuckmann, who has made his feature-length directorial debut with his new horror film. He is once again breaking glass ceilings, going from a YouTube film critic to a filmmaker. There were challenges, of course, as he tells ClutchPoints in […]

The time has finally come for the UFC 321 Co-Main Event as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this Women’s Strawweight (115) championship bout. Fellow Brazilians meet as No. 1 contender Virna Jandiroba takes on No. 5-ranked Mackenzie Dern.  Check our UFC odds series for the Dern-Jandiroba prediction and pick. Mackenzie Dern (15-5) has gone […]

UFC 321: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane continues on the main card with a fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista in the bantamweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Nurmagomedov-Bautista prediction and pick. Umar Nurmagomedov (18-1) enters UFC 321 determined to rebound from his first career loss to Merab […]

The UFC 321 Main Card is finally here and we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming tilt in the Heavyweight Division. No. 2-ranked Alexander Volkov of Russia will take on the rising No. 5 Jailton Almeida of Brazil. Check our UFC odds series for the Volkov-Almeida prediction and pick. Alexander Volkov (38-11) has gone […]

Perennial light heavyweight title contender Aleksandar Rakic (14-5) looks to snap his three-fight skid at UFC 321 against Azamat Murzakanov (15-0). It is time to continue our UFC odds series with an Aleksandar Rakic-Azamat Murzakanov prediction and pick. Rakic, 33, is ending a year-long layoff after dropping a unanimous decision to eventual champion Magomed Ankalaev […]

Texas A&M is putting its perfect record on the line in Week 9, as it visits LSU. Texas A&M is one of the top teams in the SEC, but has faced just one ranked opponent this year. That was a 41-40 win over Notre Dame on the road. Now, they get a chance for a […]

UFC 321: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane continues on the prelims with a fight between Nasrat Haqparast and Quillan Salkilld in the lightweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Haqparast-Salkilld prediction and pick. Nasrat Haqparast (18-5) enters UFC 321 on a five-fight win streak that includes decision victories over Esteban […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for UFC 321 as we turn our attention towards this next bout in the Middleweight (185) Division. Russia’s top talent Ikram Aliskerov will take on veteran JunYong Park of South Korea in an exciting scrap. Check our UFC odds series for the Aliskerov-Park prediction and pick. Ikram Aliskerov (16-2) has gone 3-1 […]

It’s going to be a tough challenge for the Washington Commanders against the Chiefs. That’s true even if they get some of their top players back in the lineup. But here are the Commanders’ bold predictions for the blockbuster Week 8 clash versus the Chiefs. Washington comes in with a record of 3-4, having lost […]

The time has come for another betting prediction and pick for UFC 321 as we turn our attention towards this next bout in the Lightweight (155) Division. Determined fighters look to bounce back from recent losses as Poland’s Mateusz Rebecki takes on Slovakia’s L’udovit Klein. Check our UFC odds series for the Rebecki-Klein prediction and pick. Mateusz […]

The Washington Commanders won’t have Jayden Daniels against the Chiefs. And that could add to their third-down woes. However, for those who want to live in the land of silly optimism, here is how the Commanders can shock the Chiefs in Week 8 without Jayden Daniels. This is the second injury for Daniels, who suffered […]