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The Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football with their perfect 4-0 record on the line. Josh Allen and the Bills face Drake Maye’s rising Patriots in a big AFC East game under the lights at Highmark Stadium. Both teams come into Week 5 with different stories. The Bills are unbeaten […]

The New York Mets expected to play deep into the National League playoffs. Instead, New York is a laughingstock around the sports world after falling apart. With this year’s postseason out of reach, the pressure is on Mets general manager David Stearns to improve the team. Luckily for him, players like Joe Ryan, Marcell Ozuna, […]

The Florida State Seminoles are about to face one of the biggest tests of the 2025 season as the undefeated Miami Hurricanes visit Tallahassee this Saturday night. After a 46-38 double-overtime loss to the Virginia Cavaliers, which has definitely exposed defensive weaknesses, Florida State must learn some lessons and regroup quickly to keep its ACC Championship […]

It will be a huge matchup as the Kansas City Chiefs battle the Jacksonville Jaguars this week. This Chiefs-Jaguars Monday Night Football showdown will have many eyes on them. While the Jaguars look incredible after a 3-1 start, they have a tough test against the AFC champions. There are many ways they can win. However, […]

The misery continued in Sin City as the Las Vegas Raiders lost a heartbreaker to the Chicago Bears, putting them at 1-3. Likewise, the Colts stumbled against the Los Angeles Rams, losing for the first time this season. These teams square off this weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Most Week 5 bold […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their first game of the season, stumbling against the Philadelphia Eagles this past weekend. Conversely, the Seattle Seahawks garnered a win over the Arizona Cardinals, their third consecutive victory. This week, the teams face off at Lumen Field. With injuries afoot, there are plenty of Buccaneers-Seahawks bold predictions to sort […]

The Baltimore Orioles entered the 2025 season hoping to compete for a World Series title. The result was the most disappointing season in Major League Baseball. Grayson Rodriguez’s extended injury absence forced pitchers like Trevor Rodgers into larger roles. In order to avoid a similar collapse, Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen should be a top […]

Week 4 provided some interesting stories, including the Dallas Cowboys playing to a 40-40 tie with the Green Bay Packers, among other things. Meanwhile, the New York Jets fell to 0-4 with a loss to the Miami Dolphins. These teams will face off, with plenty on the line. Plus, there will be plenty of Cowboys-Jets […]

In his younger days, Monty McCutchen, now the Senior Vice President and Head of Referee Development & Training for the NBA, had few prospects for a professional basketball career. Money was tight for his family and the junior college playing days were all but over, but he was driven to attend a referee camp to […]

Don’t fret, New Jersey Devils fans, Luke Hughes will be with the team to start the regular season after finally agreeing to a long-term contract extension. Hughes and the Devils agreed to a seven-year, $63 million deal, six days before the NHL’s opening night. While the team hasn’t confirmed, it likely gives Hughes enough time […]

Fans scrutinizing every whistle and non-call has always been just a fact of life in basketball. Unfortunately, the ridiculous rhetoric is only getting worse in the NBA’s replay review era. Thankfully, the NBA and WNBA’s approach to officiating development has undergone a significant transformation under the leadership of Vice President of Referee Development and Training […]

Week 5 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is already here as we’re set for another week of action and ever-changing dynamics within the league’s landscape. The Kicker position in fantasy is arguably the most neglected lineup spot for obvious reasons, but securing an elite kicker could be the small boost for a fantasy […]

It is a top 25 battle in the SEC as Vanderbilt travels to Tuscaloosa to face the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tide are coming off a massive win over Georgia, while Vanderbilt is 5-0 for the first time since the 2008 season. With College Game Day making an appearance at the game, this is one […]

The Cleveland Browns are making a dramatic shift under center. They have announced the benching of veteran Joe Flacco after a rocky start to the 2025 season. With a 1-3 record, the Browns have averaged just 14 points per game. That’s dead last in the NFL, and the coaching staff is turning to Dillon Gabriel. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025-26 NBA season with both promise and pressure, and no one embodies that duality more than Donovan Mitchell. The star guard has established himself as one of the league’s most dangerous scorers, and despite nagging injuries in last season’s playoffs, he once again demonstrated his elite ability to carry a […]

The Orlando Magic enter the 2025-26 NBA season under a completely new spotlight. After back-to-back playoff appearances and consecutive first-round exits, the team’s leadership has made it clear: the developmental phase is over. Winning is the only standard. Team president Jeff Weltman doubled down on that message during Media Day, while Paolo Banchero himself welcomed […]

The Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2025-26 NBA season with a sense of cautious optimism. After an offseason focused on health, development, and subtle roster upgrades, the franchise has every reason to believe it can climb back into playoff contention. The pieces are in place: Jaren Jackson Jr. remains an elite defensive anchor, and the development […]

Mina, the newest Mythic Brawler in Brawl Stars has arrived, and in this guide we’ll take a look at her attacks, stats, and skills and create the best build possible. Mina is a damage-dealing breakdancer who’s attack can vary, depending on your rhythm. Without further ado, let’s take a look at Mina, the newest Mythic […]

The Boston Celtics enter the 2025-26 season with expectations turned upside down. Once considered a favorite to return to the NBA Finals, the team was rocked by Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury suffered in last year’s playoffs, an unfortunate blow that sidelined him for the entire 2024-25 campaign. The franchise reacted swiftly, restructuring its roster in […]

The Seattle Kraken are coming off a successful offseason and are looking to make the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. It’s been tough sledding for the club since a Year 2 breakout. While the Kraken added some solid free agents, one of these signings has created a significant training camp battle in […]

Anthony Edwards’ meteoric rise through the NBA ranks has been nothing short of spectacular. In just five years, he has gone from an explosive young scorer with raw potential to the unquestioned face of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a player whose name is already being etched alongside Kevin Garnett in the annals of franchise history. Edwards, […]

Trae Young has carried the Atlanta Hawks into the national conversation ever since he was drafted in 2018. With his deep three-point shooting, playmaking brilliance, and fearlessness on the big stage, Young has cemented himself as one of the most electrifying guards in the league. Now entering his eighth season, Young is sounding more motivated […]

The New York Knicks have reestablished themselves as one of the NBA’s most serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. After coming within two wins of the NBA Finals in the 2024-25 campaign, only to fall short against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, New York heads into the new season with both momentum and pressure. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are heading into the 2025-26 NBA season with renewed optimism, and much of that confidence stems from the man who remains the centerpiece of their franchise: Zion Williamson. After an offseason where the Pelicans reshaped their roster, added depth in free agency, and had a strong showing in the 2025 NBA […]

The Boston Celtics will enter what many have already branded as a transitional season after the Jayson Tatum injury led to a considerable clearout for financial purposes. However, there were multiple arrivals as well, and none will have fans more excited than Anfernee Simons. Simons is playing for a new contract and will earn $27.6 […]

The New York Knicks arrive to the new season with plenty of changes to look forward to, the most notable being the appointment of head coach Mike Brown to replace Tom Thibodeau. With the new coach set to focus on a more balanced minutes-sharing approach aimed at getting the best out of the Knicks’ biggest […]

Tight end has long been the most unpredictable position in fantasy football. Week 5 is no different. Sure, the very top of the rankings remain fairly stable. A handful of names, though, are moving up thanks to consistent usage. Meanwhile, others are sliding due to injuries or disappointing play. With bye weeks starting to thin […]

Week 5 of the fantasy football season is here. With it comes the first wave of bye weeks. The Bears, Falcons, Packers, and Steelers are all off. That leaves fantasy managers scrambling to fill wide receiver spots. That absence of depth raises the stakes at one of the most volatile positions in the game. Wide […]

Week 5 of the fantasy football season ushers in a new wrinkle for managers: byes. With the Bears, Falcons, Packers, and Steelers all off the slate, depth at running back will be tested. The position remains the engine of most lineups. It’s also one of the most volatile, though. Injuries, matchups, and offensive line play […]

Week 4 was a mixed bag for the NFC West, with the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers taking losses while the Seattle Seahawks narrowly eked out a win on Thursday Night Football, and the Los Angeles Rams made a statement against the then-undefeated Indianapolis Colts. With another NFC West showdown officially on the […]

Quarterback remains the most impactful position in fantasy football. Week 5 of the 2025 season is already shaping up to be a pivotal one. The rankings feature familiar names at the top. However, a few fresh faces have forced their way into the QB1 conversation. Dual-threat talents are driving the headlines. Meanwhile, injuries and poor […]

The Chicago Bears are entering their bye week at 2-2 on the heels of a last-second blocked field goal win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. That win has given the Bears plenty of momentum entering their bye week. Still, things have been far from perfect in head coach Ben Johnson’s debut. Chicago […]

Week 4 in the NFL saw a couple of familiar teams resurface as potential contenders in the AFC, as well as a few wacky games in the NFC headlined by a tie between the Packers and Cowboys on Sunday Night. Two teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills, improved to 4-0 and are the […]

The San Francisco Giants missed the National League playoffs by two games. In the aftermath of the regular season, the Giants were one of many teams to fire its manager, moving on from Bob Melvin. San Francisco’s season has been full of ups and downs, including the acquisition of Rafael Devers and the trade of […]

The NFL season is nearly a quarter of the way gone, and Week 4 was a wild one with matchups between contenders across the board. The Ravens got crushed by the Chiefs in a critical AFC battle, while the Colts picked up their first loss after missing a handful of opportunities on Sunday against the […]

Week 5 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is upon us and things are rapidly changing as fantasy managers adjust to an eventful first quarter. This will also be the first week where teams are out on bye week, so finding replacements from the bench or waiver wire will be crucial during Week 5. […]

Another week of fantasy football chaos is now in the books, turning the focus now onto Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. With a full month of data at hand, fantasy football managers can now feel comfortable narrowing down a list of drop candidates. Whether due to injuries, frustrating performances or a slow start […]

The Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga have agreed to a two-year, $48.5 million contract that contains a team option for the 2026-27 NBA season, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday. As part of this contract, Kuminga will waive his inherent no-trade clause with the understanding that he is a prime […]

The Nashville Predators are one of the National Hockey League’s success stories in the southern United States. Tennessee is not anyone’s idea of a hockey hotbed, but a thriving city and devoted fanbase have kept them in town for over 25 years. The franchise has had some great players and added some more marquee names […]