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The Los Angeles Rams walked off the field at Lumen Field knowing two things were true at once. First, they were good enough to win the Super Bowl. Second, they were one roster correction away from getting there. Their NFC Championship Game loss to the Seahawks was not an indictment of Sean McVay’s vision or […]

The New York Jets had a disastrous season in the first year under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. With Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams out the door, they have a lot of holes to fill. The Jets have the second overall pick in the NFL Draft, and the Pro Football Focus […]

There’s been plenty of reported activity from the New York Knicks on the trade market, as their front office has been very busy in searching far and wide for ways to improve the team. The Knicks have not met expectations this season, struggling ever since hoisting the NBA Cup trophy in mid-December, and major changes […]

Remember back in the glory days, when unbudging NFL head coaches stoically made their decisions? They referred to them as gut feelings. But now the NFL’s analytics obsession is breaking football, and the Denver Broncos know about it, along with their head coach. These days it’s all about percentages and likelihoods. But there is a […]

The New England Patriots were a dynasty for the majority of the 21st century. However, they had been rebuilding in recent years. One team they conquered during the Tom Brady years was the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 49. That game became one of the best Super Bowls ever, and Malcolm Butler’s interception remains one […]

The Detroit Lions have to be disappointed with how the 2025 season turned out. Detroit finished the regular season 9-8 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season. That frustrating result has already driven the Lions to make a few important changes on their coaching staff to kick off the offseason. […]

Despite her initial hesitancy, former Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria is open to doing more seasons of WWE Unreal for Netflix. Speaking to ClutchPoints about WWE Unreal Season 2, Valkyria thought for a minute before saying, “I wouldn’t say no” to filming another season of Netflix’s all-access series. That may be somewhat surprising, as Valkyria […]

The Washington Wizards are in the third year of a full-scale rebuild that’s been light on wins, but bountiful in developmental progress. That process was rewarded on Monday night, when the NBA announced that second-year center Alex Sarr, second-year wing Kyshawn George, and rookie guard Tre Johnson will compete in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars […]

Just over a week ago, the Buffalo Bills were considered one of the best-run franchises in the NFL. How quickly things change. Between firing Sean McDermott, promoting Brandon Beane, elevating Joe Brady, and the disastrous Terry Pegula press conference, the Bills are now perilously close to being the laughing stock of the league, like they […]

In just over two weeks, almost all of the NBA rookies who find themselves featured in these rookie rankings will partake in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Among those participating are Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, the two rookies who find themselves leading the rest […]

Sam Darnold is one of the most polarizing players in the NFL, and the Seattle Seahawks quarterback has certainly had a rollercoaster of a career thus far. Darnold was drafted third overall in 2018 by the New York Jets, but he quickly turned into what looked like a draft bust. He then failed as the […]

The Tennessee Titans believe they have the right guy in Robert Saleh. And some players are excited, too. Furthermore, the Titans have a real chance to succeed quickly under head coach Robert Saleh in 2026. And the main reason is defense. When teams get good on the defensive side of the ball, they give themselves […]

Super Bowl 60 is just around the corner, and it will feature a matchup between two teams that few would have guessed would be here before the season. After back-to-back 4-13 campaigns, the New England Patriots fast-tracked their rebuild to create a championship-caliber roster. They surrounded Drake Maye with the biggest free agent class in […]

The Denver Broncos are still dealing with the aftermath of a difficult loss, and there was plenty of blame to go around. But they can look toward 2026 now, and here are their top three free agent targets after the crushing AFC Championship Game loss. On a snowy Sunday in Denver, the Broncos came up […]

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to make it to the Stanley Cup Final for a third straight season. This year, the hope is to finally lift the Cup, and in the offseason, the front office thought they made a signing to help in that pursuit. The Oilers signed Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year, $7.2 million […]

The Washington Commanders swung and missed on a big name for their new defensive coordinator. That comes on the heels of an unproven OC hire. And head coach Dan Quinn’s coaching hires will do one of two things: put his team in the playoffs, or send him back to a defensive coordinator role with another […]

For the Denver Broncos, 2025 was supposed to be a bridge year. Instead, it became a revival. A franchise that had wandered through a decade-long postseason drought suddenly found itself atop the AFC. They hosted playoff games and dreamt about Lombardi Trophies again. That context is what makes Denver’s playoff exit sting. It’s also why […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 breakthrough is widely credited to the development of their young core. This group has been put together since 2020-21. One of the most important pieces of that core is 22-year-old center Jalen Duren, who should be a 2026 NBA All-Star after his breakout campaign. Former Pistons’ general manager Troy Weaver was […]

The Los Angeles Rams were one possession away from the Super Bowl. The line between triumph and devastation could not have been thinner. One defensive stop or clean special-teams rep. One more snap executed the right way. Instead, a season that felt destined for something bigger ended with the cruelest reminder of how unforgiving the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have picked one of the worst years possible to have a poor season. After all, they did fork over their unprotected first-round pick in the deal that netted them Derik Queen on draft night, which will force them to miss out on prospects such as Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and […]

The New York Mets sit at the center of one of the winter’s most compelling pitching discussions, driven by opportunity rather than urgency. A hypothetical trade between the Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers, centered on pitcher Bobby Miller and corner infielder Mark Vientos, offers a clear lens into how leverage, timing, and roster pressure […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Philadelphia Eagles fans were incredibly excited about the future of their offense. After massively misstepping with the decision to replace future New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore with promoted passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo, the Eagles’ offense looked like 2023 all over again, with very […]

Despite just barely getting into the College Football Playoff as the No. 10 seed and the last at-large spot in the College Football Playoff, Miami football made its mark on the CFP with a magical run to the national championship game. The Hurricanes beat Texas A&M on the road in the first round before knocking […]

The Washington Wizards keep hitting two birds with one stone: having competitive performances that foster player development while staying on pace to keep their top-eight protected draft pick. They continued that trend with Saturday’s 119-115 road loss to the Charlotte Hornets, as sharpshooting rookie Tre Johnson notched a career-high 26 points (8-22 FG, 6-15 3-point) […]

This week served as a stress test for women’s college basketball’s elite. Conference play had reached a point where travel wear-and-tear began to matter and every possession carried postseason implications. This was not a week to rely on projected future greatness or lean on early resumes. It was a week that rewarded execution, punished complacency, […]

As the NBA All-Star break inches closer, time is running out for anyone to catch Oklahoma City Thunder star and reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP rankings. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama suffered setbacks due to injury, and Nikola Jokic may not qualify for the award either. However, one dark-horse candidate is making […]

To be certain, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has enjoyed unprecedented success in the NFL at his age (40). But there were definitely chinks in the armor this year. Is this a sign that the luster is wearing off the boy wonder? McVay took over as the Rams’ head coach at the age […]

The Chicago Bears went from 12 wins combined in 2023 and 2024 to 11-6 in 2025 thanks to Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. Now, the franchise looks to improve on its Divisional Round exit, starting with pick No. 25 in the 2026 NFL Draft. With a look at who they might pick, here is a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year swingman Jaylon Tyson has made so many strides this season. Whether it’s been his three-point shot to a current top-five level to becoming a defensive stalwart, he’s been essential to the team. Cavs All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has been preaching Tyson’s Most Improved Player case and believed in him from the moment […]

After a half-decade of dominance, the Kansas City Chiefs had a nightmare season in 2025 and will now pick inside the top 10 for the first time since selecting No. 1 in 2013. Who will they take at No. 9? We surveyed top NFL draft experts from around the sports world in this Chiefs 2026 […]

First, the New England Patriots got to the Super Bowl despite their own offensive futility. But they opened the eyes of head coach Mike Vrabel. Still, to be blunt, the Patriots’ Super Bowl resume lacks playoff punch. New England won three playoff games without the opponent offering playoff-level offensive resistance. And now they will face […]

Who could have imagined that Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold would beat Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson to the Super Bowl? But his playoff gem Sunday should have silenced all doubters. However, there is one thing NFL folks got wrong about Darnold. Darnold passed for 346 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in a […]

Despite the impressive season the Detroit Pistons have put together to this point and the Boston Celtics battling injury adversity without Jayson Tatum, the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference so far has been the Toronto Raptors. Not only have the Raptors flown up the latest NBA power rankings, but they have done so with […]

A decade ago, it would’ve sounded crazy to say Yahya Abdul-Mateen II would lead the MCU’s Wonder Man Disney+ series alongside Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, the actor who played The Mandarin in Iron Man 3. At that time, Abdul-Mateen was best known for his role in The Get Down. In 2017, he had small […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. He becomes just the fourth man to hold that position since the moon landing in 1969. Now, the franchise’s focus can turn toward the 2026 NFL Draft, where it holds the No. 21 overall selection. So, let’s take a stroll around the internet and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic meet at Rocket Arena in an NBA Monday night affair, two days after they last played each other at the Kia Center. Cleveland left Orlando with a 119-105 win and will look to repeat that effort on its home floor. The Cavaliers ride the momentum of a three-game win […]

The Vancouver Canucks are headed into a rebuild after trading captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. That means everyone with any trade value should be shopped at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. Conor Garland was given a massive contract extension, but the Canucks should be looking to trade him before the deadline. Which teams […]

The College Football Playoff National Championship didn’t just crown a champion. It also detonated the most explosive transfer portal stretch of the year. Within days of the title game, contenders reloaded and fallen giants recalibrated. Of course, rising programs also doubled down on momentum. As NIL resources, coaching movement, and championship ambition collide, the portal […]

Teams must remember that sometimes, fixes feel worse than the problem. The most dangerous deadline moves are the ones that initially feel productive. The Cleveland Cavaliers are learning that lesson the hard way in 2025-26. A year removed from a historic 64-win campaign, Cleveland is still good. They are, however, no longer special. As frustration […]