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The Los Angeles Lakers are the most storied franchise in NBA history, achieving success at the highest level in virtually every decade of its existence. The Lakers have won 17 championships (five as the Minneapolis Lakers) and have 31 players in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Thirteen Lakers have had their number retired by […]

The NFL season is here, and several fantasy football wide receivers may be overvalued. Of course, there will likely be surprises, too. However, it’s Week 1 for 2025, and here are our fantasy football wide receivers rankings. Of course, the league has its no-brainers. At the head of the list for Week 1 is the […]

Trunk, the newest Epic Brawler in Brawl Stars has arrived, and in this guide we’ll take a look at their attacks, stats, and skills and create the best build possible. Trunk is actually a colony of ants controlling a fake tree that serves as their body during combat. Without further ado, let’s take a look […]

Fantasy Football draft season is upon us, and picking the right tight end can be a key reason for winning the championship. There are not many elite tight ends, so overdrafting someone like Brock Bowers is almost impossible. But that does not remain true for all tight ends. According to FantasyPros.com’s Average Draft Position, there […]

The Washington Capitals were one of the more surprising teams in 2024-25. While Alex Ovechkin missed 16 games with a broken leg, the team did not crumble, but instead had the best record in the Eastern Conference. They return much of their roster from the prior campaign, and it is time to make some bold […]

The NBA MVP Award is for the best player of the regular season. More often than not, it’s an award won by superstars at their primes. However, there are a select few who blossomed early enough to capture the award way ahead of other greats. Here is a look at the 10 youngest NBA MVPs. […]

The UFC closes out its 2025 season in spectacular fashion, as Brandon Royval and Manel Kape finally collide in the main event of UFC Vegas 112 on December 13th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout pits two of the flyweight division’s most electrifying talents against each other, wrapping up a year of twists, injuries, and […]

Losing to your most hated rivals in the playoffs isn’t the best way to make your postseason return, but the Ottawa Senators know that contention is a marathon, not a sprint. The Senators made the playoffs for the first time since 2016-17 last season, but a first-round elimination to the Toronto Maple Leafs left them […]

The UFC Paris fight card has undergone a significant late change, as Cage Warriors featherweight champion Harry Hardwick is stepping in to face Kaue Fernandes after French fan favorite Fares Ziam was forced to withdraw due to a family bereavement. This short-notice switch preserves Fernandes’ long-awaited Octagon opportunity and provides Hardwick with his dream debut, […]

The Utah Jazz are entering the 2025-26 season with heavy baggage from one of the darkest stretches in franchise history. Last year’s 17-65 finish wasn’t just their worst record ever; it was a sharp reminder of how quickly the bottom can fall out of a rebuild. A fan base that once saw the Jazz top […]

After years of being stuck in NBA purgatory, the Charlotte Hornets enter the 2025-26 season with a clearer identity and a refreshed direction. Last year’s 19-63 record left them near the bottom of the Eastern Conference yet again, but for once, the losses didn’t feel empty. Under new ownership and the patient guidance of top […]

The Dallas Stars have reason to be hopeful in 2025-26. They have been to the conference finals three straight years, and look to make it four in a row during this campaign. The Stars also had a successful summer in NHL Free Agency. As they attempt to get over the hump in the playoffs, it […]

After 16 years of waiting, Liam and Noel Gallagher have reunited, and the Oasis Live ’25 Tour rocked MetLife Stadium with the best example of what rock-and-roll should be. Bands like Coldplay deliver a spectacle like no other, but this is a pure concert. Yours truly wasn’t alive in the ’90s to see Oasis at […]

Check out the first entry in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank.  A question for you the reader: Does being a role player on an NBA championship team mean a ton to your legacy at this level? Did winning a second ring as a role player in […]

The Brooklyn Nets enter the 2025–26 season at a crossroads. After finishing last year with a 26-56 record, tied for the second-worst mark in the NBA, Brooklyn is no longer pretending to chase playoff glory. Instead, they are leaning fully into a long-term rebuild built around their unprecedented five rookie first-round picks: Egor Demin, Nolan […]

The NFL wasted no time delivering drama in Week 1. Aaron Rodgers returns to MetLife Stadium, but this time wearing black and gold. After a turbulent stint with the New York Jets that never lived up to the hype, the four-time MVP begins a new chapter as quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. His opponent? The […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks are set to renew one of the NFC West’s fiercest rivalries in Week 1. This time, the stage feels bigger than ever. San Francisco, a team with Super Bowl aspirations, travels north to face a Seattle squad in transition but hungry to prove it belongs in the playoff […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have built their dynasty on dominance and a flair for winning big games under Patrick Mahomes. The Los Angeles Chargers, meanwhile, are trying to flip the script. After a promising 11-6 season in Jim Harbaugh’s debut as head coach, the Bolts want to prove they’re ready to finally dethrone their AFC […]

Winning the Pacific Division and notching 110 points wasn’t enough for the Vegas Golden Knights. Even though the Edmonton Oilers finished nine points behind the Golden Knights in the Pacific’s third-place spot, they overcame Vegas in five games during the second round of last year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a loss that certainly stung […]

Sometimes it’s hard to pick the right quarterback for your fantasy football team. But usually, you can get one of the expected top defenses and feel OK about it. Still, how will those defenses get out of the gate? It’s time for ClutchPoints to reveal their defense/special teams rankings for Week 1 of the 2025 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the most recently relocated NBA franchise, moving from Seattle in 2008. (The Brooklyn Nets moved from New Jersey in 2012, but they only moved 14 miles.) The Seattle Supersonics’ legacy dates back to the 1960s, and the franchise claims two NBA titles. The Thunder had fallen short of that goal […]

The Utah Mammoth is one of the most interesting teams to watch in the Western Conference heading into the 2025-26 season. The organization took steps in the right direction last year, in its first season since relocating from Arizona. Utah finished 11th in the Western Conference, posting a 38-31-13 record and 89 points. The team […]

Given how much materials and technology have improved today, it’s a no-brainer that the NBA and other basketball leagues have put up the most durable basketball rims in their sanctioned games. This procedure certainly prevents any accidents and injuries, especially for high-flyers. In the past, several basketball leagues witnessed several broken backboards thanks to thunderous […]

The 2025 college football season kicked off with a bang, and nowhere was the drama more pronounced than in the Group of Five (G5) battle for the coveted automatic berth in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. Forget the Texas-Ohio State showdown. While preseason favorites like Boise State entered the year with high expectations, Jon […]

For a second straight season, the Colorado Avalanche were eliminated by the Dallas Stars in the playoffs. While the club has talent, it also needs improvement to make it further in the playoffs. They made some of those moves in NHL Free Agency, but the major step is going to come from players on the […]

The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner. The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys kick off the regular season on Thursday night, and then football will officially be back. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will face off in the national game of the week during the late window on Sunday. This game […]

NBA players are usually well-off enough to focus on playing basketball, especially modern players. As a result, seeing them take up day jobs is usually a rare sight. Nonetheless, day jobs are still honorable pursuits that rake in honest income. But going outside the realm of money, regular day jobs also play an important part […]

The 2025 NFL season is about to begin, and fantasy football managers around the world are rejoicing. With your draft behind you, your decision at quarterback is likely already made. But if you can find an advantage on the waiver wire early in the season, it could bring you a championship. The first fantasy football […]

The Los Angeles Kings made some major moves in the offseason to improve and take a step towards advancing in the playoffs. They opened up the offseason by hiring Ken Holland to be the new GM after the departure of Rob Blake. The team now needs to hope they made the right moves, and players […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back as the playoff races heat up. Do the Milwaukee Brewers still hold the top spot in the rankings? September is here, and the American League East race is back on after the New York Yankees went on a winning streak. But does the quality of opponents hurt them […]

Time is getting short for NHL free agents to find a home for the 2025-26 season. While most of the top free agents have found a place, some players who struggled last season are still mulling their options. One of those players is Klim Kostin, who has NHL experience with the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton […]

The Houston Texans head into 2025 with something to prove. Last season, their hopes were dashed in the Divisional Round against the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams were humbled by the eventual Super Bowl champions after advancing past Minnesota. Both teams enter the new campaign with championship aspirations and rosters built to […]

In this highly competitive fantasy football landscape, understanding which running backs may be overvalued based on their 2025 average draft position (ADP) is crucial for gaining an edge. While some backs come off the board early due to recent success or hype, not all projections justify their draft prices. Avoiding these players can help roster […]

Heading into the 2025 fantasy football season, wide receivers remain one of the most dynamic yet challenging positions to draft wisely. While many elite players will perform to or exceed expectations, several receivers are currently being drafted higher than their projected value suggests. This article highlights five wide receivers whose 2025 Average Draft Positions (ADP) […]

Every fantasy football season brings a new set of debates surrounding player values. Average Draft Position (ADP) often serves as a guide for drafters, but it can also create blind spots and inflated expectations. While quarterbacks remain one of the most consistent and predictable positions in fantasy, the temptation to chase name value or last […]

For the 2025 NFL season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t have the luxury of easing into the action. Their opener comes against an NFC South rival desperate to prove itself, the Atlanta Falcons. With storylines galore, from Michael Penix Jr stepping into his first full season as Atlanta’s starter to Tampa Bay’s veterans aiming […]

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2025 NFL season with more urgency than ever before. Last year’s 0-3 stumble to open the campaign nearly cost them a playoff berth. It forced Joe Burrow and company to claw their way back to a 9-8 finish. It was a reminder that in the hyper-competitive AFC, you can’t spot […]

Nobody expected Texas to walk through Ohio State in its 2025 college football season opener, but the 14-7 loss ended up posing several questions about the team that were not previously there. Fans are quick to blame quarterback Arch Manning, but the Longhorns have several reasons to be concerned in the aftermath. Texas entered the […]

Last year, the Detroit Pistons finally broke through after five seasons of unadulterated misery. After five years of rebuilding from the ground up, the Pistons made it to the playoffs and even competed in a close six-game series against eventual Eastern Conference Finalist New York Knicks. Cade Cunningham, the first overall pick of the 2021 […]