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The beat-up New Orleans Pelicans have a decision to make down the stretch of what has been a chaotic, transitional season. Fortunately for the fans looking for silver linings, interim head coach James Borrego may have already tipped the franchise’s hand. While the wins have been hard to come by, everyone in the Crescent City […]

The Atlanta Hawks are still figuring out exactly what they are after reshaping their roster, but early returns since acquiring CJ McCollum suggest Quin Snyder’s evolving offensive hierarchy is beginning to produce results. The Jalen Johnson-led squad has won two of its first three games after the NBA All-Star break and is navigating a relatively […]

It didn’t take long for the Los Angeles Rams to scoop up Kliff Kingsbury after the Commanders sent him packing. And now the Rams have given him an official, unique title for Sean McVay’s staff, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. “Kliff Kingsbury is now the Rams assistant head coach. Recently retired […]

There’s plenty of hype for Miami (FL) edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. Some people have him as a fit for a perennial NFL power. And here are the three best destinations for Bain in the 2026 NFL Draft. Bain is profiled by some as a can’t-miss prospect. Others point to his inadequate size when compared […]

With the NBA Playoffs long out of reach and NBA Draft lottery odds the only scoreboard that matters, Will Hardy has shifted his message to a young Utah Jazz roster. Forget rigid scripts. Think for yourselves. The Jazz want their players to become decision-makers, independent thinkers capable of directing their own careers. Speaking after the […]

Saturday was a landmark day in the college basketball season, as the selection committee revealed its first look at the current top 16 seeds in the NCAA Tournament picture. Unsurprisingly, Michigan came in as the No. 1 seed, but Duke took the second spot while Arizona filed in behind in third and Iowa State took […]

Victor Wembanyama was the first casualty of the injury bug impacting his chances of winning the NBA MVP award. Then Nikola Jokic missed 16 games, putting him on the verge of crossing the 65-game minimum threshold. Now it is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander battling an injury that could end his hopes of winning his second straight MVP. […]

As Quin Snyder’s upstart Atlanta Hawks navigate the post-Trae Young era and jockey for position in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Play-In tournament, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has emerged as an unexpected offensive catalyst. The former Virginia Tech standout has also rewritten his career narrative. No longer just a rotational piece, Alexander-Walker is posting eye-popping numbers that would […]

The Washington Commanders have been busy making salary-cap plans for the offseason. And they’ll have to decide which players to let walk. But here is one free agent who would fix the Commanders’ biggest flaw heading into the 2026 season. Like most NFL teams, the Commanders weren’t able to overcome key injuries in the 2025 […]

Big boards have shifted constantly throughout the entire NFL pre-Draft process. Heading into the 2025 college season, mock drafts looked a lot different than they do now, as some previously unheralded players broke onto the scene as elite prospects, while other players who were once viewed as first-round candidates decided to return to school for […]

Does anyone else still have Olympics fever? With the 2026 Winter Olympics coming to an end, meaning no more midday curling tournaments, all of our attention now turns to the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in Los Angeles, California. After watching Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry win the gold medal in […]

With the 2026 season nearing, the Los Angeles Dodgers are dusting off superstar Shohei Ohtani. And they are still basking in the afterglow of what Yoshinobu Yamamoto pulled off in the World Series. But since they’re the Dodgers, why not add to their sparkling rotation with a perfect trade offer for Joe Ryan? The Dodgers […]

The grind of an NBA rookie season can wear down even the most prepared first-year players. For New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen, however, the physical demands have been matched by a growing appreciation for the All-Rookie opportunity in front of him, even when it leads to a sudden jolt in the middle of the […]

Without a doubt, the Atlanta Braves have a contender’s everyday lineup. But injuries have forced them into a position of need for starting pitching. And here is the Braves’ perfect trade offer for Twins pitcher Joe Ryan. The Braves are coming off a hugely disappointing 2025 season that led the Braves to replace manager Brian […]

Pregame routine logistics like shooting groups, meals, and training table times are pretty set in stone at this point in the season. The NBA Trade Deadline has passed, rosters are pretty much set, and young players on lottery-bound teams have found their way around each arena. Cody Williams is starting to settle in as one […]

Although basketball after the All-Star break always tends to feel like a drag in the NBA season with the finish line inching closer, it’s actually a very important time for teams around the league to cement their status as real title threats. We are familiar with the Oklahoma City Thunder and other teams that have […]

For years, the Cleveland Browns operated with calculated aggression. They restructured contracts and pushed money into future seasons. They have also bet that elite defensive play plus a stabilized quarterback situation would justify the financial gymnastics. Now, the future has arrived, and it’s expensive. The 2026 offseason isn’t about adding a marquee free agent or […]

Winning a Super Bowl buys you credibility. Sustaining that dominance requires precision. The Seattle Seahawks, though, enter the 2026 offseason as the hunted. They are fresh off a franchise-defining championship. Now, they will stare down the economic realities that follow success. General manager John Schneider has long preached balance. He has tried to draft and […]

The Los Angeles Rams are no strangers to aggressive roster building. “All-in” isn’t just a slogan in SoCal. It’s a philosophy that has already delivered a Lombardi Trophy. Sustained contention in the NFL, though, demands constant recalibration. The 2026 offseason presents a fascinating cap puzzle for general manager Les Snead. On the surface, the Rams […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ seven-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday, as the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder held off the hottest team in the NBA on their home floor in a 121-113 victory. It is the Cavs’ first loss since January 30, before acquiring James Harden, Keon Ellis, and Dennis Schroder to join Donovan […]

SAN FRANCISCO– What Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody did in the Golden State Warriors’ 128-117 upset over the Denver Nuggets is kind of what the Dubs have long been dreaming about. No Stephen Curry again as he continues to heal his runner’s knee. Kristaps Porzingis ruled out with an undisclosed illness. Draymond Green was a […]

The Baltimore Ravens are entering a new era in 2026. John Harbaugh is out after 18 seasons following a crushing mistake by Tyler Loop that kept the Ravens out of the playoffs. Now Jesse Minter joins the team as a first-year head coach and will be tasked with getting the Ravens back to the playoffs […]

The Houston Texans could be an exciting team to watch during the 2026 offseason. Houston looked incredible during the 2025 season, but lost a brutal playoff game with New England to end their Cinderella run. Now the Texans have plenty of motivation to improve the roster over the next few months. Unfortunately, that could be […]

When news broke that Tommy Edman wasn’t going to be available to start Opening Day for the Los Angeles Dodgers at second base, it created a very interesting positional battle for the reigning and defending World Series Champions. In theory, the contest is a three-dog race, with World Series starter Miguel Rojas, second-year KBO star […]

The Orlando Magic suffered a 113-110 double-overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night after Jalen Green knocked down a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to end a back-and-forth contest. Following the defeat, Paolo Banchero identified three key issues that proved decisive: foul trouble, turnovers and second-chance opportunities. Banchero finished with 26 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists […]

The Detroit Lions are in an interesting position in the 2026 NFL offseason, with their suboptimal salary cap situation forcing them to make crucial roster decisions in the coming weeks. The team’s financial placement puts general manager Brad Holmes in a bind as free agency quickly approaches. The Lions began the offseason $9 million in […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Of all the stars the Golden State Warriors get credit for developing, Macklin Celebrini, a hockey player of all things, might become one of the brightest of them all. Son of Rick Celebrini, the Golden State’s heralded Vice President of Player Health and Performance, 19-year-old Macklin has risen to superstar status both in […]

After winning the AL pennant and nearly winning Game 7 of the World Series vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays enter 2026 with high expectations. Blue Jays spring training in Dunedin, however, centers on one player more than any other. Andres Gimenez steps in as the club’s shortstop following Bo Bichette’s departure, […]

What’s next for the San Francisco 49ers? Their 2025 season was a rollercoaster of emotions. They lost many key players early in the season, with Fred Warner and Nick Bosa suffering season-ending injuries. Quarterback Brock Purdy was also absent for most of the year, and Brandon Aiyuk never played for San Francisco again. Despite the […]

If the 2026 NFL season started today, the Philadelphia Eagles would not be cap compliant, with their total allocations, $314,538,144, $745,964 over the cap, according to Spotrac. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on your appetite for spring football games, Howie Roseman and company still have over six months to put the latest iteration of their squad […]

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2026 NFL offseason with one of the worst cap situations in the league, prompting general manager Brett Veach to restructure Patrick Mahomes’ contract. The move gives the Chiefs more flexibility while signaling more roster changes in the coming weeks. Mahomes’ new deal created over $43 million in cap space, […]

The gold medal matchup between Team USA and Team Canada will be the last event of the 2026 Winter Olympics. It may also be the most anticipated hockey game since the legendary 1980 victory by the United States over the Soviet Union in Lake Placid. There is a very good chance that the USA-Canada matchup […]

Spring training is officially underway! The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees have started their first game, with four other games starting a little after 3 pm ET. There is no better time than to start prepping for fantasy baseball, as drafts will be starting in roughly 2-3 weeks. Fantasy baseball is a grind. Sticking […]

The fantasy baseball season is right around the corner, and there are a lot of great starting pitchers to draft. With two elite Cy Young winners from last year, taking one of Tarik Skubal or Paul Skenes would be wise. But Shohei Ohtani leads the list of fantasy baseball starting pitchers. The four-time MVP is […]

It looks like the Green Bay Packers are unlikely to make a splash in free agency. Also, they have to cut bait with some of their own free agents. Furthermore, here are three moves the Packers must make to clear salary cap space in the 2026 NFL offseason. After a 9-7-1 season, capped by a […]

Five games in with his new team, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder is undefeated in wine and gold. In an exclusive postgame interview with ClutchPoints after the Cavs’ blowout 112-84 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Schroder shared that he is not surprised by how quickly the group has adjusted to his addition, as well as […]

RIDE 6 features 29 Naked Type Bikes at launch, but which ones are the best to use? There’s a lot of variety, but some bikes boast better ratings than others, at the cost of a higher price. In this RIDE 6 guide, we’re listing the Top 10 Naked Bikes in the game. These Bikes boast […]

The Chicago Bears’ 2026 offseason looks and feels much different than previous years. In the past, the offseason was the time for debates about their current quarterback, discussions on who their next head coach would be, and who was the best player they could draft in the top ten. In other words, the Bears were […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars came so close, yet so far in 2025, leaving them with a long to-do list entering the 2026 offseason. Before they can even consider any roster changes, the Jaguars must cut loose dead weight to address their dire cap situation. The Jaguars enter the offseason with the third-worst cap situation in the […]