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The 2025 NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) season has been one of the most competitive, compelling, and transformative campaigns in the league’s history. From the early months of spring to the dramatic final weekend of October, the league’s clubs battled for eight coveted playoff berths. Now the field is set, the seeds are confirmed, and […]

The Washington Commanders kept getting bad news Monday, and they couldn’t escape the shadow of a humiliating loss. And here are the reasons why the Commanders need to have an NFL Trade Deadline fire sale after Jayden Daniels’ injury. The Commanders stand at 3-6 and are hopelessly buried in the NFC. Only the Giants and […]

College football just finished Week 10 of the season, and like most of the country, the SEC was not immune to movement in the Power Rankings. While the top of the rankings remained consistent, the bottom saw massive movements, and some clear tiers were made. It is now time for the Week 11 SEC Football […]

The 2025-26 men’s college basketball season officially tips off on Monday, Nov. 3. Anticipation is high after a thrilling March Madness tournament last season. Plus, NIL and the transfer portal bring a whole new twist to the college basketball landscape. Elite players are playing on new teams, both after transferring and because the freshman class […]

Las Vegas, Nevada, is host to a match-up of two Top-15 teams to open the college basketball season. Florida comes in ranked No. 3 in the nation and is the defending National Champion. Meanwhile, Arizona comes in ranked 13th in the AP Poll. They made a Sweet 16 run in 2024-25 and look to go […]

Not even two full weeks have passed since the 2025-26 NBA season began, but it’s become very clear who will be in the MVP discussion throughout the year — a list that features several previous MVP award recipients and others who have finished inside the top five of the voting in recent years. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, […]

The 2025-26 National Hockey League season is off to a terrific start. But don’t take our word for it — let the evidence speak for itself. There were 109 goals scored during Frozen Frenzy last Tuesday, the third most in a single day in NHL history. If you ask any hockey fan what makes the […]

The Houston Rockets are scoring like never before. Through the first two weeks of the season, Houston owns the No. 1 offensive rating in both the NBA and franchise history – a stark contrast to the defense-first Rockets of a year ago. Of course, the addition of Kevin Durant has played a vital role. This […]

Not only did the Washington Commanders look helpless against Sam Darnold, but they also lost their franchise quarterback to a gruesome elbow injury. And here are the Commanders most to blame for the embarrassing loss to the Seahawks. Darnold fired four first-half touchdown passes as the Seahawks laughed their way to a 38-14 win over […]

It has become fashionable to bash dynasties and consistently root for parity. This point of view is easy to understand, but it entirely discounts the level of skill and mental toughness required to construct a perennial contender while also choosing to ignore the many heartbreaks that preceded a run of excellence. The Los Angeles Dodgers […]

It was a rough afternoon for the Green Bay Packers, who didn’t get it done defensively and had plenty of blame to share. The Packers certainly have talent, but they are officially on fraud watch after blowing a home game against the Panthers. Carolina strolled into Lambeau Field and the Panthers danced out with a […]

As we enter Week 3 of the 2025-26 season, more clarity has presented itself in the NBA power rankings. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder still reign supreme and undefeated with their perfect 7-0 record, a more accurate picture has been painted for the fast starts we’ve seen from the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Portland […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions once again! They are the first team since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees to repeat as world champions, and the first National League team since the 1975-76 Cincinnati Reds. After what could be considered one of the greatest World Series games ever, the offseason is officially here. […]

The 2025 World Series concluded in epic fashion, which has many MLB fans considering it one of the greatest World Series matchups ever. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays put on an absolute show, which included multiple extra-inning thrillers, numerous broken records, and a bunch of iconic moments and performances. This was the […]

The calendar has officially flipped to November, and the first College Football Playoff rankings will be released heading into Week 11. Halloween weekend was spooky for some playoff contenders, while others passed big tests with flying colors. The picture at the top of three of the major conferences, with the exception of the Big Ten, […]

Week 9 was a week for upsets in the NFL, as a few favorites dropped their second games of the season. While it wasn’t a high-scoring week, there was at least one shootout matchup that saw both teams put up 40 points. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 10 NFL Power Rankings to see where your team […]

The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 9 bruised and battered. They were searching for answers after a tough loss the previous week. What they delivered instead was a statement win. It reminded everyone why the Niners remain one of the NFC’s most dangerous teams. Gritty win The 49ers defeated the New York Giants, 34-24, on […]

The MMA community is reeling following the controversial finish at UFC Vegas 110 on Saturday night, as Isaac Dulgarian’s shocking loss to undefeated underdog Yadier del Valle has spawned allegations of potential fight-fixing and raised serious concerns about the sport’s betting integrity. What was supposed to be a routine featherweight matchup turned into a nightmare […]

There’s a point in every NFL franchise’s decline when change isn’t optional anymore. For the Cincinnati Bengals, that point came Sunday afternoon in Chicago. What unfolded at Soldier Field was a defining indictment of head coach Zac Taylor’s tenure. Another collapse, another embarrassment The Bengals blew yet another late lead. They surrendered 576 total yards […]

While rebounding has not been the Cleveland Cavaliers’ strong suit to start the season, Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks should serve as a blueprint for how they need to control the glass. Although the wine and gold technically lost the battle of the boards, it’s the way the players secured them that stood out. […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ fairytale start to the 2025 season came to a screeching halt in Week 9. That was courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers and a nightmare outing from quarterback Daniel Jones. What had been a season of redemption has quickly been tainted as Jones committed five turnovers. Jones had three interceptions and two fumbles […]

The Kansas City Chiefs entered Week 9 looking to send a message. Winners of five of their last six, teh Chiefs seemed poised to reassert their dominance over the AFC in a marquee showdown with the Buffalo Bills. Instead, they walked away from Highmark Stadium bruised, humbled, and searching for answers after a 28-21 loss […]

The Green Bay Packers’ heartbreaking Sunday loss to the Carolina Panthers may rank among the most frustrating at Lambeau Field this year. Coming off one of their most balanced wins of the season, the Packers were expected to cruise past the underdogs from North Carolina. Instead, Green Bay stumbled at every critical juncture en route […]

The Detroit Lions returned from their bye week refreshed, rested, and completely unprepared. What should have been a chance to tighten their grip on the NFC North became a frustrating display of undisciplined football and squandered opportunities. The heavily favored Lions delivered one of their most uneven performances of the season, falling 27-24 to the […]

Week 10 of College Football saw multiple top teams go down. Two teams dropped from the ranks of the undefeated. This has caused some major changes in the College Football Top 25 Power Rankings. 1. Ohio State Ohio State keeps the top spot, but just barely, as Indiana continues to dominate. Ohio State started slow […]

The whispers started early. A 1-3 start from a recent champion is enough to get the hot-take machines running, and the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s model of consistency over the last decade, suddenly found themselves at the center of a ridiculous question: Are the Celtics really in danger of missing the playoffs? For context, the […]

If you’ve followed the Milwaukee Bucks long enough, you know their story has often revolved around one man: Giannis Antetokounmpo. Every year, the narrative remains the same: Giannis dominates, Giannis delivers, Giannis shoulders the load. And yet, the postseason heartbreaks keep piling up. Whether it was poor spacing, unreliable guard play, or the inability to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are not historically one of the powerhouses in MLB. Their two World Series victories came in back-to-back seasons in 1992 and 1993. After winning their two titles, they missed the postseason in its entirety 21 straight times. Despite residing in Canada, they were America’s team during the 2025 World Series, though. […]

When the Atlanta Hawks handed Dyson Daniels a four-year, $100 million contract extension this offseason, it felt like a declaration: the young Australian guard was officially part of the franchise’s future core alongside Trae Young and Jalen Johnson. Fresh off winning the NBA’s Most Improved Player (MIP) award, Daniels was seen as a two-way cornerstone, […]

It’s hard to have a more heartbreaking finish to the season than what the Toronto Blue Jays just endured in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Jays miraculously took two of three games in Los Angeles, setting them up with two chances in Games 6 and 7 to win their first title […]

For months, Texas football fans have waited for the moment when the Arch Manning era would truly arrive. Well, that moment just came in Week 10. Manning returned just one week after suffering a concussion. He did so with aplomb, leading the No. 20 Longhorns to a 34–31 statement win over ninth-ranked Vanderbilt. There’s no […]

The Tennessee Volunteers suffered a disappointing 33–27 home loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in Week 10 of the 2025 NCAA football season. That was despite dominating many statistical categories early on. Tennessee football’s offense piled up 255 yards and 17 first downs in the first half but struggled to convert those into points. However, they […]

New coach but same result for Florida football in its Week 10 matchup with No. 5 Georgia. The Gators played well enough to pull off an upset but couldn’t close the deal. They fell, 24–20, to their archrivals before 76,131 fans at EverBank Stadium. In their first game under interim head coach Billy Gonzales, the […]

After making a trade earlier in the week to bring in Michael Carter II from the New York Jets, reuniting him with the man who drafted him, Joe Douglas, the Philadelphia Eagles did it again on Saturday afternoon, acquiring Jaire Alexander and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Baltimore Ravens for a 2026 sixth-round pick. […]

PHOENIX— The Utah Jazz might’ve been spooked on Friday’s rendition of Halloween hoops, courtesy of Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. After Booker posted 34 points against the Jazz in a Monday overtime loss, he avenged it with a 36-point masterclass in a 118-96 win. He shot 13-23 from the field and had 12 points […]

At some point, potential stops being enough. For years, Zion Williamson has been a symbol of promise. His rare blend of power, agility, and scoring touch made him seem destined to be the face of the New Orleans Pelicans. As the 2025–26 NBA season unravels with familiar storylines, though, the Pelicans may finally be approaching […]

For the past two seasons, the Western Conference has been dominated by the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets, featuring a young, dynamic powerhouse built around the MVP-level brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić. Yet, while OKC looks every bit the favorite to defend its crown after a perfect 6-0 start, an old contender […]

The Toronto Blue Jays had a golden opportunity to break their three decades-long plus World Series drought, as they entered Game 6 of the 2025 World Series up 3-2 on the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers. They had momentum on their side after winning two consecutive games on the road, and they were in front […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t expect their future to arrive this fast, but here it is, and LeBron James is not the center of it anymore. The Luka Doncic era has officially begun in Los Angeles, and Austin Reaves is proving that the core of this team is already strong enough to compete without the […]