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The Seattle Storm are back in the playoffs, and once again, they are a team nobody wants to face. Seattle enters the 2025 postseason as underdogs against the powerhouse Las Vegas Aces for the second straight year. If history has taught us anything, though, it’s that the Storm have the toughness and leadership to make […]

The WNBA playoffs always bring drama, but this year there’s an added twist. An expansion team in their very first season is in the mix. Defying every preseason projection, the Golden State Valkyries have not only carved out an identity. They have also secured a playoff berth. Their arrival on the postseason stage feels less […]

The WNBA playoffs have arrived, and the Las Vegas Aces are once again at the center of the conversation. Known for their championship pedigree, the Aces enter this postseason looking both dangerous and determined. Few teams can match their combination of elite talent and playoff experience. In addition, their record-setting finish to the regular season […]

Facing the defending WNBA champions in the opening round is no easy task for the Phoenix Mercury. Even after defeating the New York Liberty 3-1 in the regular season series and clinching home court advantage, the playoffs are a different beast. Everyone is 0-0, and everything that happened in the regular season is just about […]

The WNBA playoffs are finally here, and the Atlanta Dream are entering with more momentum than they’ve had in a long time. They have stormed back into national relevance with a statement regular season that has their fan base buzzing. With a blend of star power, veteran savvy, and a head coach who has revitalized […]

The Green Bay Packers have wasted no time sending a clear message that 2025 is not a “wait and see” year. If Week 2 is anything to go on, then it’s Super Bowl or bust. With a star quarterback playing mistake-free football and a roster that looks deeper and meaner than it has in years, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League East over the New York Yankees with less than 20 games left. John Schneider has been riding with his team amid a dramatic finish. However, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Co. continue to come through in big moments. However, one of the team’s key players, Bo Bichette, could […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been leading the American League East since June and they have an excellent chance to own the division title before the end of the season. Once that goal is accomplished, Blue Jays manager John Schneider will have his mind set on helping his team succeed in the playoffs. The Blue […]

The 2025 season was supposed to be a turning point for Arizona State under second-year head coach Kenny Dillingham, a year when recruiting gains and roster development began paying dividends. Instead, the Sun Devils stumbled in Week 2, losing 24-20 to Mississippi State in a game they had every chance to win. The defeat not […]

The WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year award is given annually to the most outstanding player who primarily comes off the bench. The award recognizes not just scoring, but a player’s all-around impact, efficiency, consistency, and the ability to shift the momentum of a game without being in the starting lineup. In a league filled […]

Angel Reese has quickly become one of the most polarizing and promising young stars in the WNBA. Known for her elite rebounding, tenacious defense, high energy, and charismatic presence both on and off the court, Reese has drawn as much attention for her play as she has for her outspoken nature. After being suspended by […]

The Seattle Mariners have had, by their standards, a successful season. Cal Raleigh needs a strong finish, but the Mariners’ catcher could win the franchise’s first MVP since Ichiro Suzuki in 2021. However, Seattle is fighting for an American League Wild Card spot with the Texas Rangers. In order to make the playoffs, Dan Wilson […]

While college basketball is the best stage to showcase your NBA potential as a prospect, not all great players blossom in the NCAA. Given that players may do better in different roles, potential is always one of the biggest aspects in determining a player’s stock. In fact, a handful of players who performed poorly in […]

Things are looking up after the Texas Rangers swept the Milwaukee Brewers, and they are now two games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final AL Wild Card spot. Now, there is a chance that they can make a run. The Rangers’ wildcard hopes and division title hopes are alive. Ultimately, that means what looked […]

Coming off a lopsided loss to Oklahoma, fans are already beginning to panic about Michigan’s 2025 college football season outlook. Those overreactions were reflected in the Week 3 AP college football rankings update that had the Wolverines drop from No. 15 to No. 23. Michigan’s lackluster performance certainly proved that it is far from national […]

No team may have ever been under as much pressure as the Edmonton Oilers are right now. They have a short amount of time to prove to Connor McDavid that the best choice for his future is with their organization. If they aren’t able to do that, then McDavid could be out the door when […]

It is the middle of September, and things have become urgent for the Houston Astros. Now, they need to figure it out. With the American League West on the line, there is work to do. All the Astros players must do what it takes to win the AL West over the Seattle Mariners. Significantly, the […]

For the first time since his Equals album in 2021, Ed Sheeran has returned to the pop genre with his latest project, Play. It feels like a long time coming. Since Equals, Sheeran has released Subtract — perhaps his best showcase as a writer — and the underrated and overlooked Autumn Variations (which feels like a non-canon […]

The “Core Four” jokes ended this offseason when Mitch Marner took his talents to the Vegas Golden Knights. Only Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares remain to get the Toronto Maple Leafs over the hump. The question people could ask is how they’ll do it without their regular season points leader from last season. […]

EuroBasket 2025 is nearly coming to a close. And thus far, the tournament has been as great as advertised, especially with its stacked NBA talent. But while the bright lights are focused on NBA MVPs, some EuroLeague stars have also taken the spotlight. In fact, a handful certainly deserve an NBA opportunity. Here is a […]

The 2025 WNBA season marks a pivotal moment for the Minnesota Lynx as they enter the postseason with high expectations and a legacy to uphold. As one of the league’s most dominant franchises, the Lynx are poised to claim their place at the top of the WNBA hierarchy. A blend of veteran leadership, emerging stars, […]

The New York Yankees are smack dab in the middle of another postseason hunt. Last year’s trip to the World Series ended in heartbreak, as numerous mistakes contributed to the Yankees’ loss in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. If New York hopes to avenge last year’s disappointing end, getting back on a winning […]

The Seattle Mariners just accomplished some history in a walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels. Now, they are tied with the Houston Astros in the AL West race. Yes, the Mariners’ division title hopes are alive. Many Mariners players have come alive this month and are doing everything they can to ensure October baseball […]

The Fort Valley State and Clark Atlanta football game was a thriller that deserved the national audience it received via ESPN2 on Thursday evening. It was a perfect showcase for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), proving that the fierce rivalry between these two teams has not lost its edge. With Teddy Keaton leading the […]

A void has lingered over the Crescent City like a phantom limb, a persistent ache of what once was when Chris Paul was directing traffic on Poydras Street’s main court. The New Orleans Pelicans have wandered through a point guard wilderness for the last 14 seasons, cycling through temporary solutions not quite up to the […]

The San Francisco Giants are in the middle of the NL Wild Card race, trailing the New York Mets by 1.5 games for the final spot. Additionally, they are tied with the Cincinnati Reds. While some believe the Giants will fail, there is still a chance they can make it as the last NL Wild […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 At long last, the final 10. You know the names, there are no big surprises for shock value, […]

Week 2 will feature a battle when the Denver Broncos (1-0) go on the road to face their second AFC South opponent to begin the season, the Indianapolis Colts (1-0). The Broncos struggled against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, while the Colts manhandled the Miami Dolphins. But that was last week, when teams had […]

Two weeks into the 2025 college football season, Oregon is proving it belongs in any conversation about the sport’s elite. The Ducks have been nothing short of dominant. They have rolled through their opponents with ruthless efficiency. Yet, despite their overwhelming start, the latest AP Poll still slots them at No. 4. As of this […]

Week 3 of the college football season brings an in-state clash that may not carry the weight of a traditional rivalry. That said, it still holds significance. No. 2 Penn State welcomes Villanova, the 11th-ranked FCS team, to Beaver Stadium. On paper, this is a mismatch. Games like these, though, can sharpen the edges of […]

As the 2025 WNBA Playoffs approach, the New York Liberty enter the postseason as one of the league’s most compelling squads. Coming out of 2024 as WNBA champions and maintaining a core lineup filled with All-Star talent, the Liberty approached this campaign poised for another deep playoff run. A first-round showdown with the reloaded Phoenix […]

The Baltimore Ravens were minutes away from making one of the loudest statements of Week 1. Instead, they stumbled into one of the most shocking collapses of the NFL’s opening weekend. Up by 15 points in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills, John Harbaugh’s team let the game slip away in agonizing fashion. The […]

The New York Mets’ season has been a tale of two halves. Before the All-Star break, Kodai Senga was one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. He helped Carlos Mendoza’s team contend in the National League East with the Philadelphia Phillies. Now, Sean Manaea and Co. have to fend off the San Francisco […]

Week 2 of the NFL season brings an intriguing clash of styles and storylines as the Los Angeles Rams head to Nashville to face the Tennessee Titans. Both teams are coming off very different Week 1 experiences. The contrast could not be starker. The Rams gutted out a hard-fought win against the Texans, while the […]

Baisangur Susurkaev is set to face Eric McConico Jr. at UFC 322 on November 15 at Madison Square Garden, New York—a fight card stacked with title clashes and top contenders, making it a standout event in the 2025 MMA calendar. Below, this article previews the main storylines, outlines the confirmed fights, and explores what fans […]

Angela Hill, the UFC’s storied strawweight mainstay, returns to action on November 15 as she takes on surging prospect Fatima Kline at UFC 322—a card teeming with championship bouts and pivotal matchups. For Hill, who holds the UFC women’s record for appearances and sits near the top of the wins list in strawweight history, this […]

The Boston Red Sox are on track to earn a spot in the American League playoffs for the first time since the 2021 season. However, with slightly more than two weeks to go in the season, Alex Cora’s team cannot take it’s foot off the gas pedal and think that it will be smooth sailing […]

The San Diego Padres are three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into Thursday night’s action. The Dodgers said they acknowledged the Padres’ success, and the old rivals are headed towards a close finish. In order to close the gap and steal the National League West, Padres manager Mike Shildt needs more from Jackson […]

Winning an NBA title is one of the most difficult milestones to achieve for any player. In fact, a ring can remain elusive for even the best basketball players in the world for their entire careers just like the likes of Charles Barkley, Steve Nash, and Karl Malone. However, history says that even some of […]