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The Arizona Cardinals are in no man’s land coming off of a dreadful 3-14 season in 2025, and now they are entering a new era of the franchise after firing head coach Jonathan Gannon and replacing him with former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. The top question will be at quarterback, after Kyler […]

Southern University is going to draw the attention of the HBCU football world as Marshall Faulk is set to kick off his first season in the fall. Even before Faulk was named the head coach, Southern University has always commanded attention in college football. They’re one of the blue-blood programs in HBCU football, featuring several […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded Darius Garland and their 2026 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden, ClutchPoints has learned via multiple league sources. In a shocking move before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Cavs have dealt away their two-time All-Star point guard for a veteran searching for NBA championship gold and […]

Instead of dipping their toes into the trade waters ahead of the Feb. 5th trade deadline, the Boston Celtics dove head first, agreeing to deal guard Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for veteran center Nikola Vucevic. Boston also received the Denver Nuggets’ 2027 second-round pick in the Tuesday night swap while the […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning NBA MVP. He is well on his way to winning that award as the NBA’s best player for the second straight season, too. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard is at 32 points per game and leading the best team in the NBA. Gilgeous-Alexander has even surpassed the 30-point per game […]

Even though the Tampa Bay Rays didn’t get the catcher they pursued, they have still been active. However, there is one last-minute move the Rays must make before spring training. With the starting rotation not filled out to the team’s content, the Rays need to look for another starter. They could use an end-of-rotation arm, […]

The Michigan State Basketball Spartans currently sit in fourth place among the Big Ten, ranking No. 10 overall in the latest AP polls. They slipped following their most recent loss to rival Michigan, but this Michigan State team has been an elite group among top-ranked teams all season, putting forth consistent winning streaks and finishing […]

The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for a huge Super Bowl matchup against the New England Patriots. Seahawks fans are hopeful that their team can get revenge for how Super Bowl 49 ended against the Patriots 11 years ago. But that will not be an easy task, as the Patriots have a great defense and […]

The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble was, in many ways, the best of the Triple H era since “The Game” took over as chief content officer, but there were still glaring issues with the annual battle royals. Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan won the Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumbles in 2026, respectively, and while they were […]

Many times this season, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has found himself in the fatal flaw crosshairs. But an insane statistic tells a different story. However, despite the Super Bowl run, Sam Darnold can’t completely change the narrative unless he beats the Patriots. First, let’s look at what Darnold has accomplished over the last two […]

The now totally unrecognizable Memphis Grizzlies sent a clear signal that their competitive era around Ja Morant had ended. Desmond Bane was shipped out last summer; Jaren Jackson Jr.’s contract talks led to open NBA Trade Deadline conversations. In return, they received Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, and three future first-round […]

Beale Street basketball will never be the same. From the Grind City Era to the one that never was with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., EVP/GM Zach Kleiman finally called it quits on chasing a title. The Memphis Grizzlies relented to the Utah Jazz in a deal that should kickstart the rest of the […]

Glowbert, the newest Mythic Brawler in Brawl Stars has arrived, and in this guide we’ll take a look at his attacks, stats, and skills and create the best build possible. Gigi is a standard-range brawler who specializes in dealing damage over time. Without further ado, let’s take a look at Glowbert, the newest Mythic Brawler […]

The 2026 NBA Draft is still four months away, but there already appears to be a consensus No. 1 prospect. Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson will be the first name called in June, if injuries do not prevent him from getting there. Peterson entered the 2025-2026 college basketball season as one of the three best […]

John Calipari has brought success to every college program he has been part of. He brought UMass to a Final Four, Memphis to the national championship game, and won it all with Kentucky. Now, he is looking to bring that success to Arkansas. In his first year, Arkansas made a run to the Sweet 16. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers about a Darius Garland for James Harden swap. That rumor started Monday night with a cryptic post from @MGRADS on X and was later clarified by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix and other reporters, including ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and Tomer Azarly. But why would […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are on an incredible roll. They are coming off a remarkable come-from-behind 6-5 triumph over the Boston Bruins in the NHL’s outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium. That game has already been declared by many observers as the best outdoor game in NHL history because of the Bruins’ surge, the epic […]

The Edmonton Oilers are trying to make a run to a third straight Stanley Cup Final. Connor McDavid has reaffirmed his commitment to the Oilers and his desire to bring a Cup to Alberta. As the team looks to make that a reality, they still need to make a move before the Olympic break, and […]

The Chicago Cubs could still have a major signing up their sleeves. And they already added a subtle one. But here is one last-minute signing the Cubs must make before spring training. Chicago had a nice run in 2025, clipping the Padres before falling to the Brewers in the divisional round. If they want to […]

While the Detroit Tigers kick the tires on free-agent pitchers, they seem likely to hold on to star Tarik Skubal for the 2026 season. But acquiring pitching depth is one last-minute signing the Tigers must make before spring training. The Tigers have Tarik Skubal, John Flaherty, and Casey Mize as rotation anchors. And Reese Olson […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have spent weeks circling the biggest name on the market. They are dreaming about what Giannis Antetokounmpo could mean next to Anthony Edwards. That swing makes sense, of course. Superstars do change timelines. The trade deadline, though, is ruthless. Reality rarely waits for dreams to materialize. If Giannis doesn’t land in Minnesota […]

A good mix of romantic and action movies and TV shows is coming to Hulu in February 2026 (Sign up for a free trial!), so fans will want to take note. The biggest highlight is the reboot of Scrubs, which serves as the iconic show’s 10th season. Of course, Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah […]

The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in a precarious position. Sitting three games behind the Portland Trail Blazers for the final NBA Play-In Tournament spot, the team has struggled to find consistency amid a brutal stretch that saw them drop six consecutive games following a jet-lagged return from Europe. While their recent victory over the Minnesota […]

The Nashville Predators delivered a bit of a bombshell on Monday. General manager Barry Trotz is retiring at the end of this season. The longtime coach is not looking to return to a role behind the bench, either. He is stepping away from hockey in order to spend more time with his family. Trotz is […]

Tuomas Iisalo has been searching for lineup answers amid a grueling stretch of travel, injuries, and losses. Well, thankfully, Vince Williams Jr. proved instrumental in containing Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle, helping secure a hard-fought victory that breathed new life into a relatively disappointing season. The jet lagged Memphis Grizzlies snapped a six-game losing streak […]

Just as everything was going smoothly for the Los Angeles Clippers, they have to deal with another fork in the road. On Monday night, reports came out that James Harden, due to his desire for a contract extension that takes his deal past the 2026-27 campaign, had asked for a trade from the Clippers due […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off the second midseason trade of the season to end last week, bringing in Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for De’Andre Hunter. This trade is nothing short of a huge win for the Cavs even though it guts their wing depth even further. Hunter may […]

Super Bowl LX feels like a rematch written by fate. It arrives with history humming beneath every snap. On one sideline stands New England, who is chasing another chapter in its evolving dynasty. On the other is Seattle, a franchise finally staring down the ghosts of its past. This is not just a championship game […]

The Memphis Grizzlies finally shook the jet lag and snapped a six-game losing streak in the rubber match with the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaren Jackson Jr. went off for 30 points. Cedric Coward scaled the rookie wall once again. Ty Jerome helped save the day. Everyone exhaled. For Tuomas Iisalo, the relief was rooted less […]

The New York Knicks have spent the better part of two years positioning themselves for a moment like this. They have deep pockets, flexible contracts, and a roster good enough to dream big. The Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter is real. However, so is the risk of waiting too long while the rest of the East sharpens […]

With the trade made official on Sunday afternoon, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder are now Cleveland Cavaliers, and De’Andre Hunter is off to the Sacramento Kings. That night, before and after Jarrett Allen put on a show against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Cavs reacted to the deal and how it would affect the wine […]

Setbacks can send an organization and a player in two different directions. Either they regroup and come back stronger than ever, or they fall by the wayside. The discombobulated Memphis Grizzlies are learning this the hard way, as has GG Jackson. Fortunately, the third-year pro is starting to find a pathway to significant playing time […]

The Golden State Warriors have never been a franchise that waits for the perfect moment. They create it. With the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes threatening to slip beyond reach and Stephen Curry’s championship window narrowing by the week, the February 2026 trade deadline looms as a defining inflection point. If their Plan A dies, urgency begins. […]

The Toronto Raptors are hoping that their patience will finally meet opportunity. They have spent the better part of two seasons preaching development over desperation, flexibility over flash. The NBA, though, has a way of interrupting even the best-laid plans. Now, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee suddenly clouded by injuries and underachievement. As such, the […]

The NBA season has a way of compressing time for rookies. What feels manageable in November can become a grind by February, when the physical toll of an 82-game schedule collides with the mental demands of learning a new system. Tuomas Iisalo’s regrouping Memphis Grizzlies are going through some of Cedric Coward’s growing pains while […]

When trying to sort out the 2026 season, what happens with the Dallas Cowboys will make a big difference. And there are other notable free agents like Trey Hendrickson, who could shake things up. However, for the non-playoff teams, here are three that could pull a Patriots and make Super Bowl 61. The Patriots went […]

With their season drifting in the wrong direction and the Western Conference standings tightening by the day, Tuomas Iisalo’s Memphis Grizzlies are increasingly looking for relief valves. That’s why Ty Jerome’s return was so important. After missing the first 46 games of the season with a high-grade right calf strain, the veteran guard finally made […]

For a rookie trying to establish himself in the NBA rotation, an All-Star Weekend invite represents both validation and a measuring stick. It’s a process that has broken plenty of lottery picks, so James Borrego helped Jeremiah Fears map out the plan right after the NBA Draft. Fortunately for the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans, there […]

Are we in store for another Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic MVP race? Now that Jokic is back on the court from his knee injury, it appears as if these two superstars will be battling one another through the end of the 2025-26 NBA season for the MVP award. Luckily for Jokic, his knee hyperextension […]