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There’s no two ways about it: the Los Angeles Dodgers have had a very good winter so far. From stealing Edwin Diaz away from the New York Mets to bringing back Miguel Rojas after his World Series heroics, and other marginal moves like claiming Michael Siani, signing Nick Frasso, and Rule 5 drafting Angel Medina […]

The College Football Playoff is here, and the first round presents a pair of blockbuster matchups with quarterfinal spots on the line. Alabama and Oklahoma will get the second 12-team CFP underway on Friday night in Norman, with the winner advancing to play Indiana in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. The two SEC […]

Nick Castellanos’ tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies is drawing to a close, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that a fresh start is exactly what the veteran outfielder needs. The Phillies have made their intentions obvious by signing Adolis García, essentially ending Castellanos’ time in Philadelphia after his disappointing 2025 campaign. Cincinnati, looking to add offensive […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The two words lingering around the Golden State Warriors right now are frustration and continuity. Nobody on the team is happy about the underwhelming, tepid 13-14 start to the season, given the expectations, the star power, and proof from last season’s 23-8 record after the Jimmy Butler trade that they are capable […]

In the high-stakes world of NBA drafts, teams often weigh talent against risk, especially when injuries enter the equation. For the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies, selecting a promising rookie who underwent shoulder surgery just a year ago during his college days might have seemed like a gamble. But as the Grizzlies prepare to face Anthony Edwards […]

There are a lot of aspects to mixed martial artists. Wrestling, grappling, takedown defense, and calf kicks are all significant parts of MMA. However, it is the knockouts that are nearly every UFC fan’s favorite part of the sport. While some fans have been upset with how important and frequent the ground game was used […]

It is a rematch of an early-season match-up as Tulane visits Ole Miss in the first round of the playoffs. It is time to continue our College Football odds series with a Tulane-Ole Miss CFP first round prediction and pick. Tulane is 11-2 on the season. They opened up season 3-0 with wins over Northwestern, […]

The difference between struggling through a slump and breaking through often comes down to an unwavering commitment to the craft. Jaren Jackson Jr. knows this truth intimately, and he sees its perfect embodiment in Cam Spencer’s shooting. When asked about working through difficult stretches, Jackson Jr. offered a knowing smile and some straightforward wisdom. Sometimes […]

With 14 starting lineup combinations in 27 games, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a constant push and pull with their first five this season. Their most recent mix of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter, Dean Wade, and Jarrett Allen didn’t get the job done against the short-handed Charlotte Hornets, but it made logical sense […]

A new Brawl Stars Brawl Talk arrived this month, bringing more details about the new power-ups, Buffies, as well as new Brawlers, Pierce and Glowbert. While we already had an idea of what they were from a previous update, we now have much more info on specific Brawler Buffies and how they work. Without further […]

In a season defined by the absences of its franchise cornerstones, the Memphis Grizzlies have learned collective health is not merely about who is in uniform, but how the entire operation functions. Jaren Jackson Jr. missed the start of the season. Ja Morant and Zach Edey are back on the injury report, continuing a trend […]

Week 16 is the penultimate week of the 2025 fantasy football season. Congratulations if your team made it all the way to the fantasy football semifinals. If you made it this far, you’ve probably got some great running backs on your roster. But just having a talented roster is not enough during the fantasy playoffs. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are navigating a challenging season marked by injuries to practically every key contributor, but there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Sure, Zach Edey is out for a month. Fortunately, Ja Morant’s ankle injury scare seems far less concerning than initially fear going by the latest injury report. It gets even […]

The 12-team College Football Playoff allows for more time for NFL Draft prospects to boost their stock. March Madness leads to breakout performances in basketball, and football’s postseason can serve a similar function. The opposite can be true, too, because if players falter under the bright lights of the biggest football games of the season, […]

You might not consider the SpongeBob SquarePants movies high-brow entertainment, but that doesn’t mean someone like Star Wars actor Mark Hamill can’t bring a little “gravitas” to his role. Speaking to ClutchPoints about the new SpongeBob movie, Search for SquarePants, Hamill, who voices the Flying Dutchman, talked about his process when voicing a character like […]

There are tough decisions across the board for the fantasy football playoffs, including the quarterback position. And there will be tough calls to make for defense. Looking deeper, here is the start ‘em, sit ‘em advice for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. It’s getting to the time of year when you may have […]

The fantasy football championships are now just one week away, leaving only four teams in the running ahead of NFL Week 16. Everybody has league-winning rosters at this point, allowing the entire fantasy football season to come down to setting lineups, with no position more variant than wide receiver. Even the most consistent players are […]

It is the first round of the College Football Playoff. The two teams that defeated Notre Dame this year are prepared to face off. It is time to continue our College Football odds series with a Miami-Texas A&M CFP first round prediction and pick. Miami is 10-2 on the season. They opened up 5-0, with […]

It is a rematch in the College Football Playoff as Alabama faces Oklahoma. There have been questions about whether or not Alabama belonged in the CFP, but they will be looking to show that they do. It is time to continue our College Football odds series with an Alabama-Oklahoma CFP first round prediction and pick. […]

The College Football Playoff era promised clarity. Expanded access, fewer subjective debates, and a postseason that rewarded what happened on the field. It has come at the expense of balanced schedules, Conference Championship Game excitement, appreciation for matchup variance value, and competitive spirit. At issue is not the existence of conference title games, but how […]

There weren’t many high expectations for the Toronto Raptors heading into the 2025-26 season. Sure, Brandon Ingram was going to improve the team, but many weren’t sold on just how much Ingram was going to change the team. But thus far, the addition of Ingram has been everything the Raptors have expected and more, as […]

The Detroit Pistons have emerged as a popular potential trade destination for any superstar who could become available. Detroit has continued to rise from the ashes, becoming the best team in the Eastern Conference at the time of writing with a 21-5 record, and considering how wide-open the Eastern Conference is, there is a strong […]

Week 15 of the NFL season was a banger, with close, high-profile matchups across the board. The Atlanta Falcons got things started on Thursday night with an incredible comeback to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and shake up the NFC South race. On Sunday, the Bills staged an epic comeback to beat the Patriots while […]

In Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders both secured wins, albeit in very different ways. For the Eagles, their home showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders was the opposite of a trap game, with the better team imposing their will on an undermatched squad desperate for the regular […]

Week 16 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season will kick-off with the Rams vs. Seahawks NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football, moving us one step closer to the NFL playoffs. With the majority of Fantasy Football leagues already in the throws of their playoff bracket, every roster move from here on out is […]

Week 16 is where fantasy football legacies are made. For many leagues, this is the championship round, and even in formats that play into Week 17, this is the week where margins shrink and every decision carries weight. No position embodies that volatility quite like tight end. A single red-zone target can be the difference […]

The Milwaukee Bucks know that they’re up against a timer in the race to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to commit his long-term future to the Cream City. Antetokounmpo has long seemed like the kind of player who would choose to stick it out with one team for his entire career through all the ups and downs, […]

Week 16 is where fantasy football seasons are remembere or forgotten. For many leagues, this is the championship round. Even in formats that play into Week 17, the pressure is unmistakable. One explosive wide receiver performance can swing an entire matchup. On the other end, a quiet afternoon from a trusted star can unravel months […]

The Dallas Cowboys are not dead just yet. With a 6-7-1 record, the Cowboys have a chance to do the unthinkable and win the NFC East division in the final three weeks of the regular season. They would also need the Philadelphia Eagles to lose their final three games. If this happens, the Eagles would […]

It’s very rare that you get a battle of top-three MVP candidates in December, but that’s exactly what we got on Sunday when Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills played Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. Maye looked like he was poised to get his hands on the award and the AFC East crown […]

Week 16 is fantasy football’s pressure cooker. For many leagues, this is the championship round. For others, it’s the final hurdle before glory. At no position is the balance between volume, matchup, and game script more important than running back. Touches are king. However, efficiency and pass-game involvement often decide who delivers a league-winning performance […]

Nobody’s stock rose in the 2025 college football season more than Drew Mestemaker, who began the year buried on North Texas’ depth chart and ended as one of the biggest fan-favorite quarterbacks. With rumors of the 19-year-old planning to enter the college football transfer portal, Mestemaker could immediately turn his next team into a national […]

In a league conditioned to spotlight stars, Tuomas Iisalo has been careful to redirect attention toward the connective tissue holding the Memphis Grizzlies together. After a victory over the LA Clippers, the first-year NBA head coach did so once again, framing backup point guard Cam Spencer as a Stephen Curry-like “engine” not in volume or […]

The Nashville Predators are on a downward trend once again this season, and could be huge sellers. General manager Barry Trotz should be looking to disassemble the veteran core he put together just two summers ago. If the Predators trade center Ryan O’Reilly at the NHL trade deadline, who could fit him in? The New […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen finally had the opportunity to open up on his separate finger injuries after Tuesday’s practice in preparation for the Chicago Bulls. He returned this past Sunday in his first game since November 28, notching nine points, three rebounds, and one assist in 23 minutes of action in the Cavs’ […]

The Seattle Seahawks are looking for offensive answers, while the Los Angeles Rams may have to go without Davante Adams. And here is the fantasy football start ‘em, sit ‘em advice for their Week 16 showdown. Both teams stand at 11-3 on the season. They are tied for first place in the NFC West, one […]

After 15 weeks of action, the NFL playoff picture is becoming much clearer. Thirteen teams have officially been eliminated from postseason contention. Most notably, the Kansas City Chiefs won’t be playing postseason ball for the first time since 2014. Meanwhile, teams that haven’t had a lot of success in recent years, such as the Denver […]

The Los Angeles Rams look as dangerous as ever heading into Week 16. Now Los Angeles is gearing up for a Thursday Night Football matchup against Seattle that has huge implications for the NFC West division race. The Rams have already punched their ticket to the playoffs. They secured their place in the postseason by defeating […]

We’ve got the NFL Week 16 Predictions according to Madden 26 to see who the game thinks will win this weekend. Last week, Madden 26 went 9-7 in its predictions. Overall, the game is now 142-82 in predicting NFL games since Week 1 of the regular season. Can it improve those numbers in Week 16? […]