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The Brooklyn Nets went through one of the busiest offseasons in the NBA. They traded for Michael Porter Jr., drafted multiple intriguing rookies like Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, and Danny Wolf, and reshaped their roster with a mix of youth, scoring, and versatility. Yet, when NBA 2K26 dropped its official player ratings, Nets fans were […]

The build-up to Noche UFC, one of the UFC’s most anticipated cards of the year, has taken an unexpected turn. Rising bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr., who was scheduled for a high-profile bout against veteran striker Rob Font, has been forced to withdraw from the card due to injury. The news surfaced earlier this week, […]

The 2025 fantasy baseball playoffs are about to begin, but that does not mean the waiver wire closes up. While the MLB playoff races heat up, your team needs reinforcements. Picking up the right players at the right time is what can lead you to a championship. With the title on the line, the players […]

College Football Week 1 is set to be huge. One marquee matchup will feature a battle of top-10 teams when No. 9 LSU visits No. 4 Clemson. If it wasn’t obvious enough by their rankings, both teams have high expectations this season that go well beyond just a College Football Playoff berth. These are national […]

NBA 2K26 is about to hit the shelves, with early access to the game being available on the 29th of August and the game going live globally on the fifth of September. While the popularity of the famous basketball game franchise has gone down over the years, there are no comparable alternatives to the game […]

Coming off a dream (regular) season, the Cleveland Cavaliers may very well get some love from NBA 2K, their horrific playoff exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers notwithstanding. NBA 2K26 is about to hit the shelves, both physical and digital ones, starting on the fifth of September, although those who want to access […]

Veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has been on the chopping block for a few years with the Patriots, and he is finally getting a change of scenery. On Wednesday, shortly after the Patriots finalized their official 53-man roster for the 2025 season, Bourne was released by New England and is a free agent. The Patriots […]

Every offseason, the Dallas Cowboys are the subject of headlines, debates, and projections that range from Super Bowl dreams to total collapse. Entering 2025, the story is no different. A new coaching staff led by Brian Schottenheimer has taken over. However, questions surrounding Micah Parsons’ contract situation, Dak Prescott’s durability, and the offensive line’s protection […]

The New England Patriots enter the 2025 NFL season with relatively high expectations. Part of that is because of how poorly the team played last season, finishing dead last in the AFC East at 4-13. That prompted the team to fire head coach Jerod Mayo. In his place, they brought Patriots legend Mike Vrabel to […]

Few teams in the NFL are built with as clear a mission as the Los Angeles Rams. They want to win another Super Bowl before Matthew Stafford hangs it up. Head coach Sean McVay, general manager Les Snead, and the front office have doubled down on this roster. They have loaded it with star power […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have lived on the edge the past two seasons. They have tried to balance one of the league’s most explosive offenses with a defense that too often left them vulnerable. In 2025, the stakes feel even higher. Joe Burrow is healthy, the weapons are in place, and expectations are lofty. The same […]

The San Francisco Giants entered the second game of their series against the Chicago Cubs at 64-68. Bob Melvin’s team is on a winning streak that could propel it back into contention in the National League West. While a division title is out of the question, the Giants continue to fight. A favorable schedule and […]

The release of the highly anticipated NBA 2K26 is just around the corner, and that means fans are gearing up to play as their favorite teams and players in early September. This year’s edition of NBA 2K features a number of gameplay enhancements aimed at making the video game smoother and gamers’ experience more fun. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have high hopes in Year 2 of the Jim Harbaugh regime. However, after the Chargers fell to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round, meeting those high expectations might be tough for the 2025 NFL season. Some Chargers predictions have them possibly winning the AFC West. Yet, this Chargers preview will […]

The Cleveland Guardians are 3-7 in their last ten games, losing ground to their rivals. Instead of lurking behind the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central, Stephen Vogt’s team is now third behind the Kansas City Royals. However, Jose Ramirez is putting the final touches on an MVP-caliber season. He, Gavin Williams, and Cade […]

The Denver Broncos had a successful season, finishing 10-7 and advancing to the playoffs. However, after the Broncos lost to the Buffalo Bills, there is still work to be done. The loss left a sour taste in the mouth of this team, but there is hope for the 2025 NFL season. There are numerous Broncos […]

The Boston Celtics have endured a busy offseason, trading the likes of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday after recently winning the 2024 NBA Finals. One of the players Brad Stevens added to his roster by trading away the two former All-Stars was Anfernee Simons, but now there are questions about whether he will begin the […]

In one of the more intriguing middleweight matchups of the year, sources have confirmed that Brazilian powerhouse Brunno “Hulk” Ferreira has officially signed to face perennial contender Marvin Vettori on December 6 at UFC 323. The news comes after Ferreira’s initial pursuit of a fight with Brendan Allen was turned down, leaving him to redirect […]

After the Kansas City Royals lost to the New York Yankees in the 2024 MLB Playoffs, they have fought to get back. They are 68-65 and trailing the Seattle Mariners by three games for the final AL Wild Card spot heading into Wednesday’s action. The Royals’ playoff chances are dwindling with 29 games left to […]

The New York Mets have been battling all season to make a return to the MLB Playoffs after losing in the National League Championship last season. Now, the team hopes to cement an NL Wild Card spot in the next few weeks. Of course, there is still a chance the Mets’ playoff push leads to […]

A decision by Memphis Grizzlies EVP/GM Zach Kleiman to remove Taylor Jenkins and promote Tuomas Iisalo to head coach on March 28, 2025, was one of the most dramatic late-season moves in recent NBA history. Jenkins, a former NBA Coach of the Year winner, won more basketball games on Beale Street than anyone before hitting […]

The No. 8 team in the nation opens its season as Alabama visits Florida State. Alabama football comes in ranked No. 8 in the current AP Poll, but expects to rise in the rankings this season. Meanwhile, Florida State looks to rebound from a disaster of a season in 2024. As the two prepare to […]

The Charlotte Hornets finally seem to be turning the corner. After years of being stuck in mediocrity, the franchise used the 2025 offseason to inject new life into the team. With a mix of promising rookies like Kon Knueppel, veteran signings such as Spencer Dinwiddie and Mason Plumlee, and rising stars in LaMelo Ball, Brandon […]

It is a matchup of two of the top three teams in the AP Poll as No. 1 Texas heads to Columbus to take on No. 3 Ohio State. This is a rematch of the 2025 Cotton Bowl Classic, where Ohio State football defeated the Longhorns on its way to winning a National Title. Now, […]

The NFL season is just around the corner, and everyone is preparing to draft their favorite fantasy football wide receivers. The excitement is palpable. Of course, those drafting will always want to know which wide receivers to avoid in fantasy. They will want to avoid drafting fantasy football busts. Clutchpoints provided an exclusive two-round fantasy […]

Labor Day is almost upon us. All over the country kids have gone back to school. It’s even starting to cool down. Summer is all but over, and what a summer it was for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. As we approach September, though, it’s abundantly clear that, awkward as things got, both […]

Week 1 of the College Football season kicks off on Thursday, August 28, and two power conference teams face off. Hopes are high for Nebraska football in year three under Matt Rhule, as he expects to contend for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Cincinnati also kicks off year three of the Scott Satterfield era, looking to […]

The first official Madden 26 Title Update has arrived, bringing several gameplay improvements and bug fixes. The update will arrive just one week before 2025-2026 NFL Season begins. The new update also adds a new customized playbook, new international stadiums, and improvements for several core modes. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the […]

The end of August and the start of September are a scheduled vacation break for league personnel and everyone associated with the NBA. At this point in the offseason, almost every team has finalized what they will look like entering the 2025-26 season, which is why there are no worries that exist. Well, that’s true […]

The most famous pop star in the world just said yes to one of the NFL’s most decorated tight ends. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged after two years of a whirlwind romance, the kind of story fans usually only see in movies. What makes their relationship fascinating is not just the star […]

The running back position is the most polarizing position to draft in fantasy football, as there are many different metrics that go into grading this group. Burned last year by Christian McCaffrey’s injuries, a breakout year from Chase Brown just goes to show how uncertain the RB position can be. Average draft position (also known […]

The Detroit Pistons surprised a lot of people last season. A 44-38 finish and a playoff push showed real forward momentum for the Pistons’ young core. However, the NBA 2K26 snapshot for Detroit feels like it was drawn from a different season. Some players are undervalued relative to the roles they already own, while others […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had one of the strangest offseasons in the NBA. After drafting Jeremiah Fears and trading up for Derik Queen, the Pelicans also made the headline move of acquiring Jordan Poole to shake up their backcourt. Despite those moves, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton graded the Pelicans’ offseason an “F”, and strangely, NBA 2K26 […]

The UFC has long treated Madison Square Garden as one of its most iconic proving grounds. Ever since the promotion returned to New York City following the state’s legalization of MMA in 2016, the UFC has made it a priority to stack the annual November card with blockbuster matchups. Now, according to lightweight contender Renato […]

Finland may not be considered a traditional basketball powerhouse, but one thing is clear heading into EuroBasket 2025: the team has one of the best players in the tournament. Lauri Markkanen, fresh off an All-Star campaign with the Utah Jazz, has become a global star and the centerpiece of Finland’s rise on the international basketball […]

It is fantasy football draft season, and it has been a big run for wide receivers. Ja’Marr Chase has been going first overall in a lot of drafts, with Justin Jefferson and Ceedee Lamb not far behind. But the value will be found in the later picks, with players who are going to see increased […]

The Connecticut Sun made a single move at the 2025 WNBA trade deadline, acquiring forward Aaliyah Edwards from the Washington Mystics in exchange for guard Jacy Sheldon and rights to a 2026 first‑round pick swap. The franchise now finds itself at a pivotal turning point, deep in a full-fledged rebuild after losing its entire starting […]

For the first time in a while, the fantasy football running back landscape did not change much in the 2025 NFL offseason. However, despite the lack of movement, a few players are in for bigger roles in the coming season than they had in 2024. With running back being arguably the most important position in […]

Few franchises in football embody resilience quite like the Pittsburgh Steelers. Year after year, no matter the injuries, roster turnover, or quarterback instability, Mike Tomlin’s team finds a way to stay relevant. In 2025, the Steelers are once again trying to retool their identity. This time, they have a legendary quarterback at the helm. The […]