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Everyone who had Clemson penciled in as their preseason favorite to not only make the College Football Playoff but win the national championship is now questioning their bets. The Tigers are 1-1, and while losing to now No. 3 LSU is excusable, nearly being beaten by Troy is not. Week 2 in college football is […]

No one is wishing for Connor McDavid to leave the Edmonton Oilers more than the Los Angeles Kings. It has been four consecutive years that the world’s best player has beaten the Kings in the first round, and the team is slowly running out of answers. As their core gets older, the mountain has never […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 As we enter the top 50, the peak of the mountain is now in view. Legends of every era abound from 50-41 … but also an […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back after the first week of September saw curious results. The Los Angeles Dodgers went 1-5 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers lost a set to the Chicago White Sox once again. With the MLB playoffs approaching, how do the latest power rankings shake […]

When Giannis Antetokounmpo suits up for Greece, EuroBasket shifts. Few players in international basketball command as much gravity as the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, and in four games at this year’s tournament, he has delivered the type of numbers that are less box score entries and more testaments to dominance. Giannis has averaged 30 points per […]

The St. Louis Blues made an amazing run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25 but fell in the first round to the Winnipeg Jets. Now the team looks to improve in 2025-26, and there are bold predictions to be made about their upcoming campaign. The Blues were in 11th place in the Western Conference […]

Alperen Şengün has not only been Turkey’s best player at EuroBasket so far, but he has also been one of the tournament’s most impactful performers overall. The 22-year-old Houston Rockets big man has put up an impressive line through six games: 22 points, 10.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 2.8 turnovers per game while shooting a […]

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season was full of surprises as we welcomed back football. With the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys kicking off this week with a Thursday night matchup, that fast-paced game (at least in the first half) was a great way to start. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 2 NFL Power Rankings […]

No one may have entered the 2025 college football season on a hotter seat than Florida’s Billy Napier. After the No. 13 Gators’ 18-16 loss to South Florida on Saturday, someone needs to hand the fourth-year head coach a fire extinguisher — and maybe a hug. Believe it or not, Napier actually cooled his seat […]

The Connecticut Sun are no strangers to playoff battles, but 2025 marked a season unlike any in their proud history. Once a model of consistency in the Eastern Conference, the Sun stumbled to the league’s cellar. They had to endure frustration both on and off the court. A franchise that once embodied grit and championship […]

The Washington Mystics entered the 2025 season hoping to claw their way back into the playoff picture. Instead of making a late-season push, though, they collapsed. Since the trade deadline, the Mystics have tumbled down the standings, dropping nine straight games and ending any realistic hopes of postseason contention. For a franchise with championship pedigree, […]

After narrowly missing the playoffs in 2024-25, the Columbus Blue Jackets look to improve in 2025-26. The Blue Jackets have players primed to break out this upcoming season. Will it be enough to put them over the hump? It is time for bold predictions for the Jackets in 2025-26. The team was expected to potentially be […]

The New Jersey Devils have not advanced beyond the first round of the playoffs since losing in the Stanley Cup Final in 2012. The Devils made solid moves in NHL Free Agency to remedy that situation. The team still has a young core, and their window is open to win a Cup. They hope to […]

The Dallas Wings have endured another grueling season. It’s one that has been marked by injuries, inconsistency, and flashes of promise that never quite materialized. Yet, amid the setbacks, this young roster holds pieces that could eventually transform them into contenders. Their challenge moving forward is correcting a fatal flaw that has haunted them all […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have no trouble filling up the scoreboard. Behind dynamic playmakers and skilled finishers, their offense has looked every bit like that of a playoff-caliber team. As the postseason looms, though, one glaring weakness threatens to undermine everything they’ve built: defense. For all the Sparks’ firepower, their inability to consistently slow down […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are the most successful expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League. As they begin their 10th season of competition, the Golden Knights are clearly among the elite teams in the sport. This is certainly not a surprise. They made the Stanley Cup Finals in their first year and […]

The Kansas City Chiefs did not have the season opener they had hoped for. Kansas City lost 27-21 against Los Angeles in a thrilling game that came right down to the end. The Chiefs looked outmatched against a much-improved Chargers team. But a loss is a loss. Los Angeles caught Kansas City at the right […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Spiritually, the Golden State Valkyries’ regular-season home finale was actually the previous game, when the Valkyries clinched a historic playoff birth in a come-from-behind win. In their actual final home game of the season, the Valkyries’ five-game winning streak came to a grinding halt in their 78-72 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. […]

The Golden State Valkyries are no ordinary expansion team. In just their first WNBA season, they’ve defied the typical growing pains. The Valkyries have transformed into one of the league’s most disruptive defensive units. Their grit and resilience have made them instant contenders, and their late-season surge has turned heads across the league. Yet, for […]

The Las Vegas Aces are no strangers to the bright lights of playoff basketball. However, this season has been unlike any of their recent championship runs. For years, they’ve been the standard of depth, dominance, and swagger in the WNBA. Now, as they prepare for another grueling postseason, they find themselves in unfamiliar territory. They […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of many teams under pressure as the Major League Baseball season winds down. Alex Cora got real with Red Sox fans about their team as it fights to get into the playoffs. Players like Dustin May, Rob Refsnyder, and Jarren Duran have a chance to play spoilers if they […]

French MMA fans had reason to erupt at UFC Paris as hometown favorite Benoît Saint-Denis delivered another highlight victory, submitting Brazil’s Mauricio Ruffy in the second round. In front of a raucous Accor Arena crowd, Saint-Denis not only defended his home turf but also handed the highly regarded Ruffy the first loss of his UFC […]

The New York Yankees are under pressure to make a playoff push with 20 games left in the season. Aaron Boone added another ejection to his career total as he fights for his players down the stretch. While the playoffs are New York’s top priority, offseason preparations can’t be ignored. Decisions on players like Paul […]

Paul Craig’s UFC journey came to an abrupt close in Paris, where the veteran Scottish fighter announced his retirement following a first-round knockout defeat to Modestas Bukauskas. A fixture of the light heavyweight division for nearly a decade, Craig chose the City of Lights as the stage to take his final walk to the Octagon, […]

The Golden State Valkyries are the feel-good story of the 2025 WNBA season. From becoming the first expansion team to clinch a playoff spot to selling out every home game this season at Chase Center, the Valkyries can call their first year in the W an all-around success. But if you ask the players or […]

The Chicago Bears received more hype than they deserved last season, by myself included, but they still woefully underachieved. Forget the playoffs. At minimum, this franchise was supposed to march toward a promising direction. While there were some positive aspects, the 2024-25 NFL season was mostly characterized by coaching incompetence, a porous offensive line and […]

The matchup represents a crucial crossroads for both fighters in the ultra-competitive bantamweight division. O’Malley, who suffered back-to-back losses to current champion Dvalishvili at UFC 306 and UFC 316, needs a statement victory to re-establish himself as a title contender. Meanwhile, Song Yadong sits at #5 in the official UFC bantamweight rankings and is coming […]

Mateusz Rębecki vs. Ľudovít Klein is set to electrify UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on October 25, 2025, joining a stacked card headlined by two massive title fights. This lightweight showdown adds significant depth to an already star-studded event, spotlighting rising contenders, established veterans, and championship aspirations at Etihad Arena. 🚨🚨#UFC321🚨🚨 Another fun fight for […]

Since the Cleveland Cavaliers were established in 1970, they’ve made five NBA Finals trips and won one championship. The Cavs have retired seven jersey numbers throughout their time and have had some very exciting teams in the smaller market that Cleveland is. Cavs history will always be tied to the legacy of LeBron James, but […]

When Bryan Battle first stepped into the national spotlight as the UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter Season 29 winner, he carried the distinction of being a hungry underdog who turned opportunity into reality. Now, three years later, “The Butcher” has been released by the UFC after another weight miss. Now he is signed with the Professional […]

Among UFC Qatar’s featured matchups, an electrifying bantamweight collision between Felipe Lima and Daniel Marcos stands out—a bout first reported by Léo Guimaraes and since confirmed by additional outlets. Felipe Lima will fight Daniel Marcos at #UFCQatar on November 22nd. (first rep. @leoguimaraesmma) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2025 pic.twitter.com/Jch8dUJAMo — Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) September 5, […]

The UFC is reportedly close to finalizing a high-stakes lightweight clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker to headline its debut card in Qatar on November 22. The event, part of the UFC’s expanding presence in the Middle East, would showcase a mix of top-tier contenders and rising stars, giving fans a card that underscores […]

Jake Retzlaff’s first game as Jon Sumrall’s starting quarterback told two stories simultaneously. Tulane football cruising to a convincing victory over Northwestern, with Retzlaff contributing 113 rushing yards and avoiding turnovers in his debut, was the fairytale start. An 18-of-31 passing performance left plenty of room for improvement, though. Several missed connections with Green Wave […]

The Boston Bruins lost their way in 2024-25 and the season turned out to be a disaster for the Original 6 team. The Bruins had been one of the NHL’s most consistent teams for 17 seasons, but instead of finishing the regular season in one of the to three spots in the Atlantic Division, the […]

The Atlanta Dream have spent the 2025 season proving they belong among the WNBA’s elite. They’ve battled through adversity and announced themselves as a legitimate championship threat. Yet beneath the surface of their success lies one issue that refuses to go away. For all the Dream’s balance and defensive grit, their postseason fate may ultimately […]

The Miami Marlins started their weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies at 65-75. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough made headlines after a rant about an umpire. However, there is little that he could say to help his team secure a playoff spot. Instead, the team’s focus should shift to free agents like Tomoyuki Sugano, Tyler O’Neill, […]

The Phoenix Mercury are once again in the thick of the postseason hunt. However, their title chase may be defined less by what they do right and more by the one thing they haven’t fixed. As exciting as their offensive firepower has been, there’s a dangerous flaw lingering beneath the surface. It could unravel their […]

In this NBA 2K26 Review, we look at Visual Concept’s latest entry in the series, its gameplay, various modes, and new features. NBA 2K26 brings back a familiar gameplay experience, but with an all-new motion engine, enhanced rhythm shooting, and more. Furthermore, MyCAREER’s new Story takes MP’s talents to Europe, featuring over a dozen levels […]

After suffering an upset loss to Florida State, Alabama dropped 13 spots in the Week 2 release of the 2025 AP college football rankings. The Crimson Tide entered the year ranked No. 8, but will make their home opener against ULM at No. 21. The Tide certainly deserved a demotion, but they dropped more than […]