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Following its massive win over Michigan, Oklahoma rose to No. 13 in the Week 3 AP college football rankings. The update moved the Sooners up five spots, but not far enough. Oklahoma still has a lot to prove, but it has looked every bit like a top-10 team thus far. Michigan is not the perennial […]

After a wild NFL Week 1, it’s time to settle into the new football season as Week 2 is here. We start with an NFC banger on Thursday, with the Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers squaring off. So, without further ado, let’s jump right into the ClutchPoints 2025 NFL Week 2 picks, predictions, and […]

Oklahoma football hits the road after a big win in Week 2. The Sooners will visit Temple in Week 3. Oklahoma continues to rise in the SEC power rankings after two straight victories. Meanwhile, Temple is off to a solid start as well, but is a major underdog at home in this game. As the […]

One of the top matchups of Week 3 in college football will be when No. 16 Texas A&M (2-0) travels to South Bend, Indiana, to face No. 8 Notre Dame (1-0). It’s a rematch of last year’s battle in College Station, where the Fighting Irish began their journey to the College Football Playoff national championship. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on their way to another appearance in the MLB playoffs and potentially another division title. Mookie Betts has been exceptional in recent action as he continues to pummel the baseball. Likewise, Shohei Ohtani continues to break baseball records and has remained the best hitter in baseball. Although these megastars, along […]

Germany’s run at EuroBasket 2025 has been nothing short of spectacular. After navigating the group phase and knockout rounds with a perfect 7-0 record, the Germans have looked like a well-oiled machine, blending NBA-level talent with relentless execution. Franz Wagner has been one of the centerpieces of this success. With his blend of size, versatility, […]

There was palpable excitement at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, home of The Boss Bruce Springsteen, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, as E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg brought his jukebox show to the venue where they cut their teeth decades ago. You can’t blame the fans for getting their hopes up that Springsteen […]

The Indiana Fever’s 2025 WNBA season has been filled with immense highs, brutal setbacks, and unexpected periods of perseverance. Going into the postseason without their superstar rookie Caitlin Clark, many counted the Fever out as serious playoff contenders. But the narrative surrounding this young and hungry team won’t be solely dictated by Clark’s absence. The […]

The New York Yankees are clinging onto a playoff berth, and have been in second place for a couple of months. However, some believe the Yankees are doomed in their hunt for another title as the MLB playoffs creep closer. Aaron Judge continues to break franchise records, but he cannot do it alone. No, there […]

Auburn football puts its perfect record on the line in Week 3 as it plays host to South Alabama. Auburn has continued to climb in the SEC power rankings as they have started strong this season. South Alabama enters the game at 1-1 on the year, but has yet to play on the road. They […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently the best team in baseball. Although the Brewers endured a sweep by the Texas Rangers, they still have the best path in the MLB playoffs. Christian Yelich will lead the charge. However, there are three Brewers players to watch who could play a major role in October. Milwaukee currently has […]

The San Diego Padres are in the thick of the MLB playoff race and will likely be playing in October again. Now, they need to rectify their playoff struggles and go further. While some believe the Padres are doomed to fail, they will go as far as Manny Machado can take them. Ultimately, there are […]

The No. 7 Texas Longhorns are back in action in Week 3 when they host UTEP, the third of four consecutive non conference games on their schedule. Things didn’t go so well in the season opener on the road against No. 3 Ohio State. Texas fell 14-7 to the Buckeyes, dropping their No. 1 ranking. […]

The UFC has a surplus of fighters who are either already deserving of a title shot or not far away from being given a chance at fighting for the belt. This is because the top MMA promotion is stacked with elite talent in every weight class the company has to offer. There can only be […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 There are no more big surprises, as the remaining 20 players all made the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. The power […]

It could be a challenging year for Pittsburgh Penguins fans. Rumors are running rampant that Sidney Crosby might eventually leave the team, and Evgeni Malkin could also be in his final year. The Penguins’ 2025-26 training camp will reveal a lot about where this team is heading, if it isn’t already clear enough. The Penguins, […]

Nebraska football has one final tune-up before conference play opens as it hosts FCS-level Houston Christian. While Nebraska is a heavy favorite in this game, head coach Matt Rhule is not taking the opponent lightly. As the Cornhuskers prepare to face Michigan in Week 4, they still have a game to be played this week, […]

Rick Tocchet will have no small task in bringing the Philadelphia Flyers back from the depths of John Tortorella’s disaster. Things went south quickly for Torts last season, which led to him and the organization mutually parting ways. The Flyers delved into their history to hire one of their former players, Tocchet, who hopes to […]

College Football 26 Title Update 4 has arrived, bringing improvements to gameplay while fixing several bugs across various modes. Additionally, the developers left notes for some of the changes, explaining their reasons why. From Pass Blocking to Coverage and catching, many gameplay improvements have been made in this update. Without further ado, let’s take a […]

The weight of history has often been too heavy for Finland on the European basketball stage, but in 2025, Lauri Markkanen has shifted the balance. Through seven grueling games at EuroBasket, Markkanen has averaged 24.7 points and 7.9 rebounds, carrying Finland into a semifinal clash against Germany. The Germans enter this matchup full of confidence, […]

The stage could not be bigger for Alperen Şengün and Turkey. After a perfect 7-0 run that has surprised Europe and elevated the national team into legitimate title contention, Turkey now finds itself standing across from Greece, a powerhouse led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, in the EuroBasket semifinals. What has been a storybook tournament for Şengün […]

The EuroBasket semifinals have arrived, and the spotlight has never been brighter. Giannis Antetokounmpo has carried Greece through the tournament with relentless efficiency and staggering numbers, but now comes the most difficult test yet: undefeated Turkey and its rising superstar Alperen Şengün. This is the clash the basketball world has been waiting for, a matchup […]

The past two years have not gone according to plan for the Tampa Bay Rays. To start the 2020s, it looked as though they were primed to emerge as a powerhouse in the AL East yet again despite their shoestring budget. However, their franchise cornerstone ended up being guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are flying high after their Week 1 win, but things get tougher in Week 2 as they head to Paycor Stadium to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. With Joe Burrow under center and a raucous home crowd behind them, the Bengals are slight favorites. That doesn’t mean the Jaguars are […]

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season featured very different results for the Philadelphia Eagles and their Super Bowl LIX opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs. For the Eagles, it was a dominant effort performed under very unusual circumstances, with Jalen Carter spitting on Dak Prescott starting Thursday Night Football up on a strange note, and […]

Kickers often get overlooked in fantasy football. They are treated as little more than lineup fillers compared to the flashier running backs and wide receivers who dominate draft boards and waiver wire chatter. However, savvy managers know that a reliable leg can be the hidden edge that turns a tight contest into a victory. A […]

If Week 1 proved anything, it’s that tight end is once again the wildest ride in fantasy football. Outside of a handful of reliable names, the position remains volatile. One week you’re sitting on double-digit targets, the next you’re praying for red-zone looks. In Week 2, fantasy managers face tough choices about whether to trust […]

Week 2 of the NFL season always brings an overreaction storm. Wide receivers who disappointed in their openers get tossed on the bench. Meanwhile, unheralded names from the waiver wire suddenly look like must-starts. The truth, though, is somewhere in between. Fantasy football is a weekly game, but it’s also a long game. One week […]

Week 2 is here, and fantasy football managers are already dealing with tough choices. Do you stick with the players you drafted early despite underwhelming openers, or do you pivot to hot hands and better matchups? The running back position, in particular, brings no shortage of dilemmas. Usage patterns, game scripts, and defensive matchups can […]

The Seattle Seahawks fell to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 and hope to get their first win of the 2025 season this weekend. Conversely, their Week 2 opponent is the Pittsburgh Steelers, who just beat the New York Jets 34-32. This Seahawks vs. Steelers game will provide a story of two different directions. […]

The Atlanta Braves are less than 20 games away from finishing off a disappointing regular season. There are rumors flying around that Atlanta’s manager, Brian Snitker, could retire. While there are a lot of negatives to take away from the season, Drake Baldwin is not one of them. He, Isaac Collins, and Cade Horton are […]

The New England Patriots fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins crumbled against the Indianapolis Colts, setting up for a showdown against the Pats. With the Patriots versus the Dolphins game scheduled for Week 2, both teams will want to get going after stumbling early. This Patriots-Dolphins Week 2 […]

The San Francisco 49ers were already hurting because of injuries. Now, the Niners have lost George Kittle for a few weeks, adding another to the list. These injuries will make the 49ers vs. Saints game in Week 2 pretty interesting. This 49ers-Saints Week 2 preview gets into the nitty-gritty of the injuries. It’s time to […]

In life, you always have to be prepared for any opportunity, and Collette V. Smith seized hers in 2017. Smith has lived a remarkable life filled with purpose and a deep love for football, which led her to play for the women’s professional football team, the New York Sharks. Often opportunity comes as a result […]

Purdue is set to open Big Ten play this weekend as it plays host to the USC football team. Barry Odom has already improved Purdue from their 2024 season, when the Boilermakers won just one game. Meanwhile, Lincoln Riley looks to improve on a ninth-place finish in the Big Ten in 2024. As Big Ten […]

The Cleveland Browns have always had a great, albeit one-sided, rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens. Now, it gets a boost with the debut of rookie running back Quinshon Judkins in Week 2 against the Birds. This Browns vs. Ravens game could be great, as it will be another AFC North slugfest. Likewise, this Browns-Ravens Week […]

We’ve got the NFL Week 2 Results according to Madden 26 to see who the game thinks will win this weekend. Last week, Madden 26 went 9-7 for the first set of games to kick off the season. Can it improve those numbers in Week 2? Let’s find out as we simulate every game this […]

Both the Commanders and Packers come into Thursday Night Football feeling optimistic after Week 1. Washington cruised to a 21-6 win over New York, while Green Bay authored an emphatic 27-13 victory over Detroit. But something’s got to give in Week 2. The Commanders and Packers must navigate a short week and get ready for […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were riding high last season, flirting with a top-four seed through the NBA All-Star break. Then the slide down the standings began. High expectations paired with the wasting of that early success led to the amplification of lingering frustrations. Taylor Jenkins was eventually relieved of the head coaching duties and so Tuomas […]