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There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Cam Akers looked like the Los Angeles Rams’ new runningback of the future. A second-round pick out of Florida State, Akers immediately found success as a rookie right out of the gate, rushing for 625 yards on 145 carries and two touchdowns in 2020 while adding […]

The NBA Finals MVP award, renamed as the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in 2009, is given to the player who receives the most number of votes by a panel. More often than not, it’s given to the best player who helped his team win the NBA championship. Throughout the years, we’ve […]

To say that tensions were high entering the 2023-24 NBA season for the Boston Celtics would be an understatement. Like the Los Angeles Lakers, their bitter rivals, the Celtics are one of the most historic professional sports franchises in the world. The 17 championship banners and all the retired numbers hanging in the rafters of […]

You might think it’s time to let the Brooklyn Nets off the hook for making the worst trade in NBA history back on Draft Night 2013, but think again — because this trade continues to cause fallout for all parties involved, and many even not directly involved, such as the Lakers’ somehow-still-not-really-aging superstar LeBron James. […]

The Vegas Golden Knights followed up their maiden Stanley Cup championship in 2023 with a disappointing seven-game loss at the hands of the Dallas Stars in Round 1 of the 2024 postseason. And the franchise watched a couple of heart and soul players walk afterwards in free agency, led by former Conn Smythe winner and […]

It is the final warm-up between two NFC hopefuls as the Minnesota Vikings face the Philadelphia Eagles. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Vikings-Eagles prediction and pick. The Vikings enter the game 2-0 in the preseason. In the first game of the pre-season, they would face the Las Vegas Raiders. […]

Two playoff hopefuls have their last pre-season tune-up as the Los Angeles Rams face the Houston Texans. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Rams-Texans prediction and pick. The Rams are 2-0 so far in the preseason. They opened up the preseason with a 13-12 win over the Dallas Cowboys. It […]

Deep in the heart of the Sonoran Desert is a football team chomping at the bit to experience another magical season like the one from last fall. With college football on the horizon, it is about time to take a look at our college football odds series where our Arizona over/under win total prediction and […]

It is the final warm-up for two post-season hopefuls as the Baltimore Ravens face the Green Bay Packers. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Ravens-Packers prediction and pick. The Ravens enter this final preseason game sitting at 1-1 on the preseason. They opened up the pre-season with a loss to […]

In this Black Myth Wukong review, we take a look at Game Science’s latest Action adventure RPG on PlayStation 5 (PS5). The game, which was released earlier this week, has already eclipsed 10 million sales across all platforms so far. It also broke multiple records, even beating Palworld on the Steam charts for concurrent players. […]

As August comes to a close, the LA Clippers are just a few short weeks from opening up their state-of-the-art Intuit Dome for its first ever basketball game. With Kawhi Leonard and James Harden set to lead the group, what can really be expected from this year’s LA Clippers team? The Clippers roster With many […]

It is an NFC meets AFC pre-season contest as the Carolina Panthers face the Buffalo Bills. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Panthers-Bills prediction and pick. The Panthers enter the game sitting at 0-2 so far in the pre-season. They struggled heavily on offense in their first preseason game, coming […]

The recent remake, or reimagining, of The Crow is in movie theaters starring Bill Skarsgård. It took a village to find a new iteration of the character, who was most famously portrayed by Brandon Lee in the 1994 movie, including tattoo artist Nikola Prijic. While plenty was made of Skarsgård in the first look at […]

In the high-stakes world of NFL training camps, every snap, tackle, and touchdown can determine a player’s future. For the Indianapolis Colts, their recent victory over the Cincinnati Bengals was more than just a preseason win. It was also a showcase for several young players fighting to secure a spot on the final 53-man roster. […]

The Indiana Fever and the team’s star rookie, Caitlin Clark, are turning heads as the 2024 WNBA season heads into its final stretch. Following a lackluster 2-9 start, the Fever have gone 11-6 in their last 17 games, vaulting themselves into playoff contention. With their recent games against the Phoenix Mercury and the Seattle Storm, […]

The UFC will be returning to The Apex in Las Vegas for another upcoming UFC Fight Night as 24 fighters will weigh-in for their respective bouts. We’ll see a number of Dana White’s Contender Series alums hitting the stage as well as Finales for The Ultimate Fighter Season 32. Check out our UFC betting series […]

In the world of professional basketball, where intensity and competition can often overshadow camaraderie, Trey Jemison has stood out as a beacon of positivity on every squad. The newest addition to the New Orleans Pelicans, Jemison is not just known for his towering presence on the court but also for his infectious optimism and gentle […]

Aaron Civale will be on the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers as they visit the Oakland Athletics. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Brewers-Athletics prediction and pick. Brewers-Athletics Projected Starters  Aaron Civale vs. JP Sears Aaron Civale (4-8) with a 4.78 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP Last Start: In his last […]

It is interleague baseball in Kansas City as the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Kansas City Royals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Royals prediction and pick. Phillies-Royals Projected Starters  Taijuan Walker vs. Michael Wacha Taijuan Walker (3-4) with a 5.69 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP Last Start: Walker went 4.2 innings […]

The Red Sox send their ace, Brayan Bello, to the mound as they host the Arizona Diamondbacks.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Red Sox prediction and pick. Diamondbacks-Red Sox Projected Starters  Ryne Nelson vs. Brayan Bello Ryne Nelson (8-6) with a 4.35 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP Last Start: Nelson went […]

Just 60 months before latching on with the Golden State Warriors, Daeqwon Plowden was sitting on the end of Bowling Green’s bench as an incoming freshman. Now the newest addition to the Steph Curry-led crew is more focused on a Gone in 60 Seconds-styled hobby with Plowden securing a two-way deal. ClutchPoints caught up to […]

Hunter Brown heads to the mound for the Houston Astros as they face the Baltimore Orioles. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Orioles prediction and pick. Astros-Orioles Projected Starters  Hunter Brown vs. Cade Povich Hunter Brown (11-7) with a 3.82 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP Last Start: Brown went seven innings in […]

The Dallas Stars have been a playoff mainstay since their move to Texas in 1994. With one Stanley Cup and two other Final appearances since the move, the Stars have a history of great teams. Combine that with their Minnesota North Stars days and they have a great list of teams. Great players from Mike […]

As the Indiana Pacers prepare for the upcoming season, no significant roster tweaks have occurred. The team seems to be content with retaining last year’s core group, as emphasized by several major contract extensions. Not that there’s anything wrong with it — Indiana was a formidable contender last year. Entering the playoffs as a sixth […]

Leave it to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Dave Chernin and John Chernin to pull off the reverse Booksmart with the Netflix movie Incoming. It pairs the irreverent humor of Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut with the filter of having younger kids spewing out NSFW lines like Good Boys. Mason Thames (The Black Phone) leads a […]

As the Denver Broncos marched off the field victorious after their preseason battle against the Green Bay Packers, the jubilant atmosphere wasn’t just a reflection of the scoreboard. It also reflected the individual performances that could tilt the scales in upcoming roster decisions. Preseason games, often dismissed as mere tune-ups, are lifelines for players on […]

Gone are the days of OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam. It’s now the Scottie Barnes Era as far as the Toronto Raptors are concerned. Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett are decent complimentary pieces. Bruce Brown Jr., Jakob Poeltl, and Kelly Olynyk have enough experience and guile to get the Raptors close to the NBA Play-In […]

It is time to draft your 2024 fantasy football rosters, and this year looks to be the best one yet. With tons of talent available at every position, this season can’t get here soon enough. But how should your tackle your draft preparation this offseason? We have you covered. Take a look at the following […]

The Las Vegas Raiders came up short in their preseason matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. However, the game provided valuable insights into the roster battles unfolding at training camp. Sure, the scoreboard may have favored the Cowboys. That said, the real story was on the individual performances that could shape the Raiders’ roster as they […]

The New York Rangers fell just a bit short of reaching their ultimate goal last season. That goal, of course, is winning the Stanley Cup for the fifth time in the team’s history. The Rangers made it to the Eastern Conference Finals against the eventual Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers. The Rangers dropped that series […]

On Thursday afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers designated former Gold Glover and All-Star Jason Heyward for assignment following a below-average and underperforming season for the club.  Heyward, 35, is a seasoned outfielder known for his defensive prowess and leadership that will surely help his next team. He spent two seasons with the club after re-signing […]

There’s no doubt that the NBA features the best basketball players in the world. Although great players often find a way of materializing their dream of playing in the NBA, staying in the league is a whole different story. Given that the NBA is still a competitive business that isn’t in short supply of physicality, […]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Antetokounmpo is a veteran NBA forward that is currently a free agent recovering from a torn Achilles’ tendon. Antetokounmpo played five seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks and is the older brother of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. He is an NBA champion. For this piece, let’s take […]

The Premier League is in full swing as Aston Villa welcomes Arsenal for their home opener. We’re live from Villa Park in Birmingham, sharing our Premier League odds series and making an Aston Villa-Arsenal prediction and pick. Aston Villa defeated West Ham United 2-1 in their Premier League opener. They struck early as Amadou Onana […]

The Premier League continues as Tottenham hosts Everton to celebrate their home opener. We’re live from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, sharing our Premier League odds series and making a Tottenham-Everton prediction and pick. Tottenham played to a 1-1 draw with Leicester City, failing to get a win in their season opener. Things were scoreless in the […]

It’s time for a Premier League home opener as Manchester City battles Ipswich. We’re live from Etihad Stadium, sharing our Premier League odds series, making a Manchester City-Ipswich prediction and pick. Manchester City defeated Chelsea 2-0 in a convincing win at Stanford Bridge. It was a scoreless match when Erling Haaland came off a sweet […]

It’s time for a home opener as Brighton and Hove welcome Manchester United to American Express Community Stadium. We’re live from East Suxxex in England, sharing our Premier League odds series, making a Brighton-Manchester United prediction and pick. Brighton destroyed Everton 3-0 in their Premier League opener. Kaoru Mitoma broke the scoreless draw in the […]

There are two months until the 2024-25 NBA season begins, yet fans of the New York Knicks are already hyping up what could be one of the best years this historic organization has ever had. For years, the Knicks were bottom feeders in the Eastern Conference, simply looking for any reason not to be the […]

The NASCAR Cup series heads towards its conclusion as they return to Daytona. It is time to continue our NASCAR Cup Series odds series with a NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona Coke Zero 400 prediction and pick. Daytona is one of the most famous tracks on the NASCAR circuit. It is the home of the […]