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The stretch of the season leading into early February often functions as a truth serum for women’s college basketball. Nonconference resumes have faded into the background, conference play has tightened the margins, and teams are now judged less on reputation and more on execution. Injuries, fatigue, and pressure begin to separate contenders from pretenders, and […]

The Utah Mammoth have been one of the surprises in the NHL this season. The franchise did not make the playoffs in its first season of existence in 2024-25. The Mammoth acquired the assets of the Arizona Coyotes prior to the 2024-25 campaign, and that group has not made the playoffs since 2019-20. The Mammoth […]

The NFL head coaching cycle moved quick this offseason, and now everything appears to be wrapped up as the Super Bowl approaches. The Raiders and Cardinals finished things up on Sunday, as Arizona hired former Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur and the Raiders announced their intent to hire Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak after he coaches […]

Despite losing the MVP race last season and potentially again this year due to missed time, there is no questioning that Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. The three-time MVP and former NBA Finals MVP is averaging 29.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game. The Denver Nuggets star just returned […]

Availability has long been the variable that clouds Zion Williamson’s ceiling. Thankfully, the two-time All-Star has been clocking in and stepping up a lot more often lately. James Borrego believes that speaks to something far beyond the box scores. As the stuck-in-place New Orleans Pelicans prepared for LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte Hornets, which was adjusted to […]

Throughout his illustrious career in the entertainment industry, Rob Riggle has been an actor, comedian, sports commentator, and now a… a Guac Guru? Earlier this month, Riggle officially partnered with Avocados From Mexico ahead of Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, and has taken on the role of Guac Guru […]

The Seattle Seahawks have a special talent in Jaxon Smith-Njigba. But the New England Patriots have a standout in Christian Gonzalez. And here’s how the matchup between Smith-Njigba and Gonzalez can decide Seahawks-Patriots in Super Bowl LX. It’s going to be a fun battle to watch. Both of these players are among the best at […]

WASHINGTON. D.C. — After getting demolished by the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Friday, the Washington Wizards won a game that they shouldn’t have won on paper at Capital One Arena on Sunday. It hurt them in the tank standings, but it was a step in the right direction for young Wizards players like […]

The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl for the first time since 2019. New England took over the AFC East in 2025, winning the division and racking up 14 wins during the regular season. Now they are just one game away from lifting the Lombardi Trophy once again. New England faces off […]

Rick Pitino turned St. John’s around quickly. They won the Big East regular season and tournament for the first time since 1985-86, while making the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2018-19. Pitino recently took his 900th win on the court and is now looking to win his first national championship since 2012-13. Despite […]

When Luka Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks, it was assumed there was a genuine zero percent chance that he’d be traded. Last season, he was just 25 years old and fresh off leading his team to an NBA Finals appearance. While the defense was suspect, there was no questioning that the Slovenian star was […]

The Chicago Blackhawks appeared to be a team on the rise well into the third month of the 2025-26 season. Young phenom Connor Bedard was showing off his eye-catching speed and his wicked wrist shot and the Blackhawks appeared to be a team on the rise. However, when Bedard went down with a shoulder injury […]

As the 2026 NBA trade deadline nears, this week’s power rankings are all about intel surrounding all 30 teams and where they stand. All eyes continue to be on Giannis Antetokounmpo, especially since a decision for him to stay or be traded will have a domino effect on the rest of the trade landscape. Teams […]

Everyone had been waiting for the next trade to happen ever since Trae Young was dealt from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards on Jan. 7, and we finally got some action late Saturday night for those on the East Coast. De’Andre Hunter, whom the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired at the trade deadline last season […]

On Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, 2K released the official gameplay trailer for the much-awaited edition of this year’s WWE 2K26. Last year’s WWE 2K25 was a major upgrade from the 2K24 video game and included several new features, new arenas, weapons, and other additions. Keeping fans excited for this year’s edition, WWE 2K26 has revealed […]

Ever since reports surfaced about the Milwaukee Bucks actually fielding calls for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and expressing a level of openness they’ve never shown before to trading him, the NBA trade landscape has been put on hold. Teams around the league have been calling the Bucks to see if it’s possible to acquire Giannis […]

There are moments in an NBA season when ambition quietly turns into inevitability. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 2026 trade deadline feels like one of those moments. Right now, the Timberwolves look very good. That said, it also feels like “very good” is no longer enough. They are also too aware that Anthony Edwards’ prime […]

This year’s trade deadline might finally mean something in Chicago. For years, the Bulls have lived in NBA purgatory. The 2026 NBA trade deadline, however, feels different. This isn’t about chasing a low playoff seed or papering over flaws with short-term fixes. For the first time in a very long time, Chicago is operating from […]

Every year, NBA All-Star Weekend gets to showcase the top performing stars of the respective season. The 2025-26 edition will be no different as the star players from the Western and Eastern Conferences will be heading to Los Angeles for the All-Star Game on Feb. 15. The NBA announced the starters for both conferences last […]

BOSTON — The history of the Boston Celtics hangs in the rafters of TD Garden and is deeply embedded in the parquet floor. But, those inanimate objects don’t quite do it justice. A better example of it was on Sunday afternoon during the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic between the Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, when members […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen set a new career high with 40 points, taking the Portland Trail Blazers to school on Sunday in the team’s 130-111 win at the Moda Center on the road. He added 17 boards, 5 assists, and 4 blocks as well in the victory, the Wine and Gold’s first of […]

For most franchises, ongoing star drama signals disaster. That’s certainly true for the Memphis Grizzlies. On the flip side, the growing tension around Ja Morant may present a rare opportunity to reset the organization on its own terms. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, Memphis finds itself caught between salvaging a fractured partnership or […]

What was supposed to be a dream season has quickly become a franchise referendum. Few franchises live with higher stakes than the Milwaukee Bucks right now. They were once the model of stability built around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now, the organization enters the 2026 NBA trade deadline with its identity, relevance, and future direction all under […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have spent the last several seasons branding themselves as a rising power built on swagger, youth, and internal continuity. As the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches, though, that vision is under its most serious threat yet. Injuries, philosophical clashes, and the question of Ja Morant’s future are looming. These have turned what […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are caught between talent and fear. They now stare into the most dangerous place an NBA franchise can occupy: the middle ground between potential and reality. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, New Orleans finds itself armed with elite talent. They are, however, boxed in by draft obligations, looming contracts, […]

One year after reaching the pinnacle of college basketball, Florida is struggling to remain in that same conversation down the stretch of Todd Golden’s fourth season. Despite being led by veterans Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and Xaivian Lee, the Gators have not looked cohesive and are not in good shape as the March Madness season […]

The Philadelphia Flyers were making quite a bit of progress through the first three months of the season. After failing to make the playoffs during the last five seasons, head coach Rick Tocchet had his team in a position to challenge for one of the top three positions in the Metropolitan Division or an Eastern […]

The Anaheim Ducks have been a failure of a franchise for some time. They have not made the playoffs since the 2017-18 season, and in that time, have never finished better than sixth place in their division. The Ducks have already made one trade to help their playoff hopes. Now, they need to make another […]

In the NBA, the rebuilding process is one of the most uncomfortable stages for any franchise. Pressing the restart button means committing to a long-term build-up that’s filled with hard lessons, disappointments, and losses. As a result, winning a championship after a rebuild only makes the taste of success much sweeter. However, not all rebuilds […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards’ 142-111 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night is old news, but Lakers superstar Luka Doncic delivered a timeless message postgame. The 26-year-old, who notched 37 points (13-21 FG, 6-13 3-point) with 11 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals over 31 minutes, was asked what advice […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins were expected to be bottom feeders at the start of the NHL season. They had failed to make the playoffs in each of the last three seasons and they had not appeared to make the kind of major moves in the offseason that would have changed that perspective in 2025-26. It wasn’t […]

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are about to face off in the 60th edition of the Super Bowl. Fans are excited for this matchup because the last time these two played with the Lombardi Trophy on the line, one of the biggest Super Bowl moments in NFL history occurred. The Super Bowl is […]

It sure feels like the Dallas Mavericks’ reset has hit a wall. They expected turbulence in the post-Luka Doncic era. What they didn’t expect, though, was paralysis. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, Dallas finds itself caught between a generational new beginning and an immovable financial anchor. Anthony Davis’ uncertain future threatens to turn […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season comeback is balanced on a knife’s edge. Few teams in the NBA have experienced a season as volatile as the Clippers’. They were written off before Christmas, revived by January, and are now staring down a trade deadline that could define or destroy their year. With that, the Clippers are […]

When AJ Styles was announced for a “Career Threatening” match against Gunther at the Royal Rumble, it looked like WWE fans could be seeing the end of the line for the “Phenomenal One.” Facing off against the new “Legend Killer” who just added John Cena’s jorts to his mantle the month prior, Styles reminded fans […]

Having faced seven ranked opponents in their first 21 games, few teams are more battle-tested in the 2025-2026 college basketball season than Grant McCasland’s Texas Tech squad. Led by star forward JT Toppin, the Red Raiders have looked elite at times, but they have not been consistent enough to become legitimate March Madness contenders by […]

The NHL is preparing to break for the Olympic Games in Milan. On February 4th, teams will see their rosters freeze, putting a brief pause on any potential trade activity across the league. Before any last-second moves — such as a potential Artemi Panarin trade — shake up the first round, ClutchPoints is presenting its […]

In four previous seasons under head coach Tommy Lloyd, Arizona has yet to advance past the Sweet Sixteen in the March Madness Tournament. The Wildcats’ recurring disappointments make it easy to write them off as championship contenders, but they are in a different position in 2025-2026, led by senior Jaden Bradley and freshman Brayden Burries. […]

The final weekend before the NBA trade deadline always brings plenty of clarity as to which teams will be the most active over the last week to make deals during the regular season, but this year’s deadline is very different. Trade intel around the NBA has been held up by discussions surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, and […]