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The Chicago Cubs swung for the fences over the offseason, landing Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros. Tucker helped Chicago reach the playoffs for the first time in five years when the team secured a Wild Card berth. However, the Cubs fell short in the NLDS, losing to their division rivals, […]

To call the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season an abject failure might just be an understatement. Heading into the opening night as the big winners of free agency, able to retain key players like Kelly Oubre Jr. and Andre Drummond while adding the biggest fish on the market, Paul George, to a four-year max contract, the […]

Week 7 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is upon us and managers are having to deal with another tumultuous week of depth chart changes and injuries. Week 6 saw the New York Giants bully the Philadelphia Eagles, a forgettable performance from London, and another wild finish between Chicago and Washington on Monday Night […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are back in the win column. Their next test, though, might be their toughest yet. After snapping a four-game losing streak, the Raiders travel to Arrowhead Stadium for a Week 7 clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. Of course, this is a rivalry steeped in history, emotion, and noise. Facing Patrick […]

The Philadelphia Phillies start off their 2025 offseason disappointed in their short playoff run. J.T. Realmuto and Co. came up short in the National League Divisional Series, falling 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the team does not have time to feel bad for itself. The New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay […]

The Carolina Panthers and New York Jets are preparing for a Week 7 matchup at MetLife Stadium. Carolina has won three of their last four games to get back to .500. Meanwhile, New York is 0-6 after an embarrassing loss overseas against the Denver Broncos. Our Panthers-Jets bold predictions go over the winner, individual performances, […]

As the 2025 NFL season charges into Week 7, fantasy football managers are facing another round of lineup chaos. With key receivers sidelined by injuries and a couple of star pass-catchers on bye, every roster decision matters. Between Amon-Ra St. Brown’s steady dominance, Ja’Marr Chase’s resurgence, and Davante Adams’ redemption arc, this week’s wide receiver […]

Fantasy football managers enter Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season with two heavyweight backs on bye. Those are Derrick Henry and James Cook. This should force lineup reshuffles across leagues. Even with fewer teams off, this slate offers no shortage of intrigue. Elite performers continue to dominate, while mid-tier options battle inconsistency and tough […]

The Milwaukee Brewers squeaked into the National League Championship Series after a dramatic series against the Chicago Cubs. However, Pat Murphy and his team are on the ropes after losing two home games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. In order to turn the series around and come out on top, relievers like Jacob Misiorowski and […]

The Toronto Raptors debuted in 1995 along with the Vancouver Grizzlies as part of the NBA’s efforts to expand into Canada. Being the only team north of the border that is still around, the Raptors have the privilege of having an entire country behind their back. Basketball has grown tremendously in Canada, particularly in Toronto. […]

The Indiana Pacers are a storied franchise marked by periods of prolonged success, including three ABA Championships, although they’ve never made it to the promised land in the NBA. That doesn’t mean they’ve been lacking in talent though. Some of the most notable names in the game’s history and those around the league today were […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

Orlando Magic fans have seen some of the best and most dominant players in NBA history. These stars have never brought a championship to the Sunshine State, but for brief moments in time, there were few better in the league. But who are the best and greatest Magic players in history? We’ll try to figure […]

Some NFL teams have more issues than others, but nobody is perfect. Each team has issues, some big and some small, all of which can play a part in the goals of each team not panning out. After all, only one of the 32 teams in the league will end up as Super Bowl champions. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays cruised to a 3-1 series win against the New York Yankees in the American League Divisional Series. However, the first two games of the American League Championship Series have been a different beast. The Seattle Mariners have shut Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and the Blue Jays offense down in the […]

The Week 6 slate in the NFL featured some downright ugly football. Some of the best teams in the league suffered brutal losses. Meanwhile, a handful of players put up some truly disastrous performances in front of a national audience. But which players had the worst performances of the week? And could any of the […]

The SEC is host to one of the biggest matchups in Week 8. Two of the top teams in college football face off as Ole Miss faces Georgia. Now it is time to make bold predictions about the Rebels as they prepare for battle with the Bulldogs. Ole Miss has shown to be one of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the brightest stars the NBA has to offer. And in this year’s EuroBasket, he showed exactly why he is after leading Greece to a bronze-medal finish. But while Antetokounmpo has already pieced together a decorated career for his age, it makes everyone wonder whether he’s destined for more. Here is […]

BASKETBALL IS A GAME beloved around the globe. Every region and every country may have different leagues and ways to play the game, but they all share a common goal: to create a pathway to the NBA. Very few leagues outside of the United States have been successful in developing NBA-level talents, and only one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2025-26 NBA season with a familiar feeling: the weight of expectation mixed with the memory of heartbreak. For two straight years, Anthony Edwards and the Wolves have climbed to the Western Conference Finals, only to see their dream of reaching the NBA Finals slip away in the final moments. Each […]

NBA 2K26 Season 2 Details have arrived, with more information on what’s coming to MyTEAM, MyCAREER, and more. NBA 2K26 Season 2 features new content across various modes, and includes some spooky-themed rewards for Halloween. Furthermore, players can expect up to 80 new free rewards, split across both modes, which players can unlock when Season […]

It is an SEC showdown in Week 8 as LSU travels to Nashville to face Vanderbilt. Both teams come in with one loss in conference play, and the loser of this game could be out of the chase to make the conference championship. It should be a wonderful clash as we make bold predictions on […]

The Boston Bruins do not look like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender or even a playoff team this season. Most of the NHL’s sharpest observers looked at the Bruins’ last-place finish in the Atlantic Division last season and decided that the era of the team serving as a legitimate playoff team was over and they […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) travel to Ford Field to face the Detroit Lions (4-2) in a marquee Week 7 Monday Night Football showdown. Both teams enter the contest with playoff aspirations and offenses capable of lighting up the scoreboard. For Tampa Bay, this game is an opportunity to solidify its grip atop the NFC […]

The Buffalo Bills were cruising heading into their Week 5 Sunday Night Football matchup with the New England Patriots. They were the last undefeated team in the NFL and, led by head coach Sean McDermott and reigning MVP Josh Allen, they looked unstoppable. However, the Bills’ two-game losing streak to the Pats and then the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been through more turbulence in one calendar year than most franchises experience in five. From a Finals berth to a shocking Play-In exit, from devastating injuries to a draft-night miracle, the Mavs’ recent timeline has felt more like a Hollywood script than an NBA season log. But as the dust settles […]

Week 7 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is upon us and managers are having to deal with another tumultuous week of depth chart changes and injuries. Week 6 saw the New York Giants bully the Philadelphia Eagles, a forgettable performance from London, and another wild finish between Chicago and Washington on Monday Night […]

The Denver Nuggets head into the 2025-26 season with familiar aspirations: a 50-plus win campaign, Nikola Jokić in MVP form, and another deep postseason run. It’s become the new normal in Denver, sustained excellence underpinned by one of the league’s most unique superstars. But after an offseason where the Nuggets retooled their rotation, bolstered their […]

Making a bowl game can be a big step forward for some College Football programs. Including the College Football Playoff, 45 bowl games will be played between FBS schools. While some teams have sights set on a College Football Playoff berth, others are just hoping to make a bowl game. This is how ClutchPoints sees […]

Week 7 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is upon us and fantasy managers are once again taking stock of their teams ahead another pivotal week of matchups. Week 6 saw a whole new slate of developments and changes within the rankings. The kicker position is overlooked year after year, but given the volatility […]

With Week 6 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season already behind us, fantasy managers are looking forward to another frantic Week 7 of football action. The tight end position has been at the center of constant change throughout the first six weeks, an already volatile position becoming all the more scarce with injuries and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — While conventional wisdom says not to read too much into the preseason, the Washington Wizards’ first two exhibition games suggested that they made the right moves over the summer. In addition to drafting Texas guard Tre Johnson, Illinois forward Will Riley, and Florida State guard Jamir Watkins, the Wizards traded guard Jordan […]

The Miami Dolphins (1-5) and Cleveland Browns (1-5) face off in a Week 7 matchup between two desperate teams seeking to revive their seasons. Miami’s offense is built around Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle. Flashes of explosiveness, though, have been derailed by turnovers, inconsistency, and injury. The Browns, meanwhile, boast one of the […]

The New York Yankees have been busy, even though their offseason has just begun. New York moved on from two of its coaches as the team tries to change its philosophies. However, the biggest news so far as been the fact that Cody Bellinger will test free agency, declining his player option. The New York […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — Whether it be used for finalizing starting spots, finding out which rotational pieces work best together, or narrowing down the roster with two-way players, the final week of training camp has arrived. For the LA Clippers, only one starting spot has been up for grabs throughout camp, but that appears to be […]

The Florida State Seminoles’ 2025 campaign has been a roller coaster ride that’s quickly derailing. After starting the season with swagger and a statement win over then-No. 8 Alabama, the Seminoles looked poised for an ACC title chase. They dominated East Texas A&M and Kent State to reach 3-0. As such, Florida State football climbed […]

The 2025 NFL season is now a third of the way through, giving fantasy football managers everything they can handle ahead of Week 7. With the waiver wire becoming an increasingly important element of fantasy football, identifying the right players to drop is just as crucial. A lot has transpired through six games, changing many […]

The Washington Wizards franchise has gone through plenty of iterations throughout its 64 seasons of existence to this point. Beginning their stint in the NBA in Chicago as the Packers and then the Zephyrs, the franchise moved to Baltimore for the 1963-64 season — changing their name to what remains the most iconic moniker for […]

The Fantasy Football season is heading into Week 7, and injuries have completely changed the quarterback position. If you have an injured quarterback, including Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy, and Kyler Murray, you need a replacement. Those options are weighed in our Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings for Week 7. The Baltimore Ravens are on bye, with […]