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The College Football Playoff committee will decide the 12 teams that get to play for a National Championship on December 7th. The top-five ranked conference champions will get automatic bids, while the next seven top-ranked teams will join the field as at-large bids. Heading into this Tuesday night’s rankings, Miami remains the top-ranked team from […]

Injuries are playing a huge role for the Kansas City Chiefs as they prepare for the Cowboys. One player who will likely miss the game is tackle Trey Smith. And here are the Chiefs’ bold predictions for the Thanksgiving Day clash with the Cowboys. The Chiefs are 6-5, coming off a big come-from-behind win over […]

There was plenty of blame for the Carolina Panthers in their loss to the 49ers. At the head of the list was Bryce Young. And the Monday Night Football disaster was the beginning of the end of the Young era. Remember when Young first came into the league, and the picture of him standing near […]

We’ve got the NFL Week 13 Predictions according to Madden 26 to see who the game thinks will win this weekend. Last week, Madden 26 went 9-5 in its predictions. Overall, the game is now 116-62 in predicting NFL games since Week 1 of the regular season. Can it improve those numbers in Week 13? […]

The WNBA enters the 2026 season amid unprecedented visibility, expansion, and competitive balance. Game attendance has climbed every year, television viewership has reached new highs, and player talent has diversified across domestic college programs and international pathways. The addition of the Golden State Valkyries in 2025 marked a new era of league growth, elevating both […]

Exactly two years ago, the Detroit Pistons were in the midst of a prolonged losing streak that would reach 28 games, a mark that put this franchise on the wrong end of history. This Pistons organization had hit rock bottom after years of failing to regain the glory of their run in the mid-2000s. After […]

The defending champion Philadelphia Eagles have had a rollercoaster of a season following their Super Bowl victory. Despite the drama that can’t seem to escape Philadelphia, the team has still been able to win games and maintain the top seed. That is no longer the case, though, as they were leapfrogged by the Los Angeles […]

The regular season comes to an end this week, and the race for the Heisman Trophy is also starting to become clearer. A frontrunner has been established, with others still having an outside chance, and more players just hoping for the invite to New York. Still, nothing is decided until ballots are cast, and these […]

One of the best Disney movies ever is Zootopia, which featured a timely and heartfelt message on top of a funny buddy cop pairing of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman. This time around, Jared Bush — who co-wrote the script of the first movie — co-directed and wrote the script of Zootopia 2, which once […]

It’s close to playoff time for fantasy football managers, so check out our QB rankings. Also, look at the running back mix. And not to be overlooked, here are our fantasy football defense and special teams rankings for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season. There are some big dogs this week. So if you’re […]

Gigi, the newest Mythic Brawler in Brawl Stars has arrived, and in this guide we’ll take a look at her attacks, stats, and skills and create the best build possible. Gigi is a close-range brawler with a unique method of attack and ability to teleport. Without further ado, let’s take a look at Gigi, the […]

Happy Thanksgiving! The transition between Week 12 and Week 13 always feels a little rushed in the NFL. Playing on Thanksgiving is technically the same for NFL teams as playing on Thursday Night Football. However, with three games taking place on the same day, it means that injuries from Week 12 can play a huge […]

Fantasy football managers often overlook the kicker position until it’s too late. That is until a missed 48-yarder tanks a matchup or an unexpected 17-point outburst wins one. Entering Week 13, the importance of a reliable kicker only grows. With no teams on bye, managers have their full slate of options available. Not all opportunities […]

Much of the SEC faced easier opponents this week, while other teams had the week off in preparation for rivalry week in Week 14. While the rankings at the top of the conference remained consistent, the bottom of the conference saw some movement. Multiple teams are still vying for College Football Playoff spots and for […]

We are 12 full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are 12 weeks into your fantasy football season. Injuries have ravaged the fantasy football landscape so far, but you can catch back up to your leaguemates – or stay ahead of them – with these Week 13 waiver wire pickups. As […]

The fantasy football playoff race is tightening. Nowhere is the pressure more intense than at tight end. This position is a weekly headache for managers searching for consistency. Week 13 brings welcomed stability at the top, though. Travis Kelce still sets the standard, but there is plenty of movement in the mid-tier. Emerging options like […]

Week 13 arrives with a rare fantasy football gift. Every wide receiver in the league is available, thanks to a zero-bye week. That means the full arsenal of fantasy firepower will be on display. With so much talent on the table, the challenge for fantasy managers isn’t depth but discernment. Key Insights Week 13 features […]

SAN FRANCISCO– It might have taken an animated conversation from Steve Kerr early in the first half to light a fire under the Golden State Warriors, but all is well that ends well as the Dubs took down the Utah Jazz in a comfortable 134-117 win. “It was really just the start, I thought our defense was pretty […]

Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season is here. For many, this is the final stretch before the fantasy football playoffs. Every touch, every snap, every red-zone carry matters now more than ever. Running back remains the position that most reliably swings weekly outcomes. That’s whether through volume dominance, explosive efficiency, or game-script fortune. Key […]

In 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles turned in one of the best rushing seasons of all time. Led by the one-two punch of running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles rushed for 3,048 yards and 29 rushing touchdowns during the regular season and added 818 more yards in the playoffs on the way […]

Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season has arrived. With it comes the final sprint toward the fantasy football playoffs. At this point in the year, every lineup decision carries outsized weight. One wrong start could derail months of preparation. Meanwhile, one savvy play could secure your postseason berth. Key Insights Fortunately for managers, the […]

It’s not too common for two teams to be winners in a franchise-altering trade. Well, that can be said for the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets after trading for Kevin Durant during the offseason. Many thought Houston won the trade by a landslide, and many thought Phoenix was beginning a rebuild. It may only be […]

All is not roses with the Dallas Cowboys as CeeDee Lamb has drop issues. Also, Dak Prescott will likely be without a key protector for Thursday’s game. But here are the bold predictions for the Cowboys’ must-win Thanksgiving tilt against the Chiefs. The Cowboys (5-5-1) will play the 4:30 p.m. (EST) game against the Chiefs (6-5). […]

There is now just one week left in the College Football season. The top five-ranked conference champions get a guaranteed trip to the College Football Playoffs. After Week 13, a few spots have been decided in conference title games, and it is time to break down all the scenarios for each conference in their title game. […]

A Howard University student is stepping into the spotlight after securing a role in the highly anticipated sequel to A Different World. The student’s casting marks a major milestone in their rising career and adds a fresh HBCU connection to the revival of the iconic series that helped define Black television for a generation. Kennedi Reece, […]

Three AFC teams had a bye during Week 12, but a lot of movement happened in the standings regardless. The top teams are scratching and clawing with all of their might to make the postseason, whereas the conference’s bottom dwellers seem more focused on preparing for the NFL Draft. So, how does the AFC playoff […]

The 2026 WNBA Draft arrives at a pivotal moment for the league. With expansion imminent, roster turnover accelerating, and player mobility reshaping franchise strategies, the next generation of talent carries added importance. The draft lottery confirmed an order that brings both an opportunity to plan and intrigue. The Dallas Wings earned the first pick for […]

When the 2025-26 NBA season began, all attention in the Eastern Conference was solely cast on the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks as the only real contenders, simply forgetting about what JB Bickerstaff, Cade Cunningham, and the Detroit Pistons achieved. Well, Cunningham is quickly reminding everyone who the Pistons are, and he’s now drawing […]

Week 12 gave us a wild Sunday in the NFL, with the playoff picture shifting in both conferences. The Ravens moved into the AFC North lead, Matthew Stafford and the Rams took over pole position for the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and Drake Maye and the Patriots also took the top spot in […]

As multiple teams had easier opponents this week in preparation for rivalry week in Week 14, there is not a lot of movement in the Top 25 Power Rankings. Still, some Top 25 teams took another mark in the loss column and have dropped due to that. With those losses, there have been some small […]

Perhaps Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni wants to move on from the meltdown, but the fans aren’t ready. And here is the Eagles’ panic meter after the latest offensive collapse against the Cowboys. The Eagles completely blew a 21-0 lead on the road against the Cowboys. They lost 24-21 and wasted a chance to […]

The Indianapolis Colts have to gauge the panic meter after their collapse against the Chiefs, even though the team got a key defensive player back on the field for the game. But here are the Colts most to blame for the late-game meltdown against the Chiefs. Two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes threw for a season-high 352 […]

It’s not rocket science to see that Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens has made a big difference. And Dak Prescott wants him to stick around. Furthermore, the result of the Pickens trade could eventually bring the 2026 Super Bowl to the Cowboys and end Mike Tomlin’s coaching tenure with the Steelers. Pickens shredded the Eagles’ […]

The Los Angeles Clippers find themselves at a critical juncture early in the 2025-26 NBA season. Expectations for a championship-caliber campaign have already fallen short, with the team struggling to find offensive consistency and cohesion around its stars, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. As whispers of trades swirl across the league, one name has emerged […]

Without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers were rolling, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves putting up historic numbers. Now that James is back, the Lakers are in an even better position to contend in the Western Conference, and they have moved into a season-high position in the NBA power rankings. After missing the first […]

It was a week of overtime games and comeback showings in Week 12, making for quite the exciting week of football. It was also a low-scoring week, as only three teams in the early-and-late afternoon slates scored 30-plus points. Even so, ClutchPoints’ Week 13 NFL Power Rankings does have a few changes, even if the […]

There are bad losses and painful losses. And then there are the kinds of losses that leave a deep bruise on a team’s identity. What happened to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12 falls squarely in that last category. Up 21-0 with complete command at AT&T Stadium, the Eagles appeared ready to deliver a statement […]

Donovan Mitchell lived up to his reputation once more on Sunday, as he willed the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 120-105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to cap a six-game homestand at Rocket Arena to spoil Kawhi Leonard’s return game. Whether it was getting downhill, hitting his usual left-drifting threes off the dribble, or dazzling […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the only player in NFL history with 75-plus receiving yards in each of his team’s first 11 games of the season. The receiver is having a historic year for the Seattle Seahawks, as he has already broken the franchise’s single-season receiving record. The Ohio State product has shown no signs of slowing […]