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It’d be a safe prediction to make that the Edmonton Oilers will be competitive again this season. The Pacific Division hasn’t shown significant improvement over the past three years. However, Stan Bowman hasn’t done much to improve his team either, and some off-ice storylines around captain Connor McDavid might steal the headlines. The Oilers lost […]

The NFL is a rough place with collisions, injuries, concussions, and … field goals? Yeah, not so rough in the world of place-kicking, right? And because kickers are expanding their length, here is why the NFL must consider radical rule changes for field goals. And there is a reasonable solution. There’s no doubt the league […]

Auburn football looks to continue momentum from a big Week 1 victory into Week 2 as it hosts Ball State. Auburn rose in the power rankings after a major win over a power conference opponent. The team gets a much easier opponent this week, facing a non-power team in Ball State, coming in from the […]

The first game of the NFL season is scheduled for Thursday. Each team will be fighting to make the playoffs, but individual players will strive to make a name for themselves by winning awards and accomplishing different accolades. Of course, there is no award more prestigious than the MVP. The league is filled with superstars […]

The MLB postseason is less than a month away, and there are some close Wild Card and Divisional battles in both the American League and the National League. Ties are somewhat rare in a 162-game season, but they are far from unheard of. Tiebreaker rules were recently changed in MLB, so how will they work […]

The Texas Rangers have shown resilience as they have stayed in the AL Wild Card race despite many obstacles. Currently, the organization is 72-69 and just 1 1/2 games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final AL Wild Card spot. But the Rangers’ playoff hopes are dwindling as the regular season ends draw near. Pitching […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the best teams in baseball, but the news has not been all good. Unfortunately, the Phillies lost Zach Wheeler for the season due to blood clots, which puts a hole in their elite rotation. The Phillies’ World Series hopes could be in danger. Moreover, there could be another Phillies […]

Two teams coming off decisive victories face off in Week 2 as No. 2 Penn State football plays host to FIU. These are two teams on different sides of the FBS spectrum. As Florida International looks to become a bowl game contender once again, Penn State football has National Title aspirations. While the game should […]

It is now September, and the start of training camps is right around the corner. While the restricted free agency market has dragged on, leaving the likes of Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey without contracts, the first domino has fallen with Cam Thomas. Although he wanted to secure his long-term future, Thomas accepted his $5.9 […]

The 2025 NFL season is finally upon us as the long offseason has come and gone. With the Philadelphia Eagles looking to become repeat Super Bowl champions and the Tennessee Titans starting yet another rookie quarterback, the first NFL Power Rankings of the year captures everything you are looking for. See where your team lands […]

Ohio State has already passed its first big test of the season, knocking off No. 1 Texas in a slugfest during Week 1 that showed just how dominant this Buckeyes defense can be. Now comes a completely different type of matchup in Week 2.  Grambling State, an HBCU program, rolls into the Horseshoe fresh off […]

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 Perhaps the most controversial group of 10 on the list. A center who has incredibly high impact metrics and has been awarded four times and yet is generally criticized on […]

In a league increasingly zigging toward dominant perimeter play and switch-everything defense, the Memphis Grizzlies zagged in the 2024 NBA Draft. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman bet that Zach Edey’s unparalleled collegiate dominance and gargantuan size could translate into a transformative NBA skill set next to Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. However, with a unique pick […]

The Los Angeles Kings have been unable to get over the hump of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the last four consecutive seasons, having lost on each occasion to the Edmonton Oilers. It’s enough to drive even the most passionate of fans mad knowing it’s been their fate to fall at […]

Japanese flyweight legend Kyoji Horiguchi has started preparing for a potential return to the UFC, as he is slated to face Dagestani contender Tagir Ulanbekov on November 22 at UFC Qatar. While the contracts have not yet been finalized, sources confirm that Horiguchi has verbally accepted the proposal to meet Ulanbekov in a pivotal matchup […]

Week 2 continues on Saturday afternoon as Texas hosts San Jose State. Texas football dropped in the rankings after falling in Week 1. They are still heavy favorites over a non-power opponent in San Jose State. While the Longhorns are major favorites, there are still bold predictions to be made about this game. San Jose […]

The UFC has officially confirmed one of the most intriguing middleweight matchups in recent memory, as Bo Nickal will take on five-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322 on November 15. The bout pits one of MMA’s most celebrated wrestling prodigies against one of the most fearsome submission specialists on the planet. […]

NBA 2K26 MyCAREER’s Out of Bounds Story is a single-player experience that watches MP’s journey from High School all the way to the pros. This year’s NBA 2K story sees MP take his talents to the Europe. Furthermore, each level of Out of Bounds offers rewards based on the objectives you complete. Therefore, we listed […]

The Las Vegas Raiders enter 2025 with a new identity, a new head coach, and a renewed sense of optimism. Pete Carroll has taken over in Las Vegas. He bring his trademark energy and defensive pedigree to a franchise desperate for stability. Across the field, the New England Patriots are also beginning a new chapter. […]

There comes a time in every rebuild when patience must finally pay off. For the Washington Wizards, the 2025-26 NBA season represents a crucial checkpoint in their long and often painful reset. After bottoming out at 18-64 last season, the worst record in the Eastern Conference, the Wizards have undergone a transformational summer. They shed […]

The speculation is over. After weeks of swirling rumors, it has now been confirmed that Paulo Costa and Shara “Bullet” Magomedov will collide in the co-main event of UFC Qatar on November 22. This matchup pits one of the UFC’s most polarizing middleweights against one of its fastest-rising and most intriguing prospects, making it one […]

The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2025-26 NBA season with an identity crisis, a disoriented fanbase, and a schedule that does them no favors. Coming off a brutal 21-61 campaign, the Pelicans were desperate for direction, clarity, and some form of stability. Instead, they doubled down on confusion. General manager Joe Dumars and the revamped […]

For the first time since taking over the Colorado football program, Deion Sanders lost a home opener when the Buffaloes fell 27-20 to Georgia Tech. Like several other programs in Week 1, the Buffaloes had the misfortune of starting off against a high-profile Power Four nonconference opponent instead of easing in with a cupcake matchup. […]

The Miami Dolphins head into 2025 with as many questions as they have weapons. Can Tua Tagovailoa stay healthy? Can Tyreek Hill bounce back after a down season? And can Mike McDaniel’s team shake off the noise about dysfunction and deliver results on the field? Those questions will start being answered in Week 1, when […]

The Houston Astros are engaged in controversy, and it’s threatening to derail their hopes for another World Series title. Ultimately, a lot is going on in South Texas right now. The Astros’ fatal flaw is something that would have been unlikely a few years ago. Additionally, the Astros’ World Series hopes could go by the […]

The Washington Mystics’ first season under their new regime has come with challenges, but Kiki Iriafen’s development hasn’t been one of them. The No. 4 overall draft pick leads all rookies with 352 rebounds (8.6 per game) and a 49.3 field goal percentage, in addition to owning the rookie franchise record of 15 double-doubles and […]

Things couldn’t have gone much worse for Bill Belichick in his college football coaching debut at North Carolina. After an opening drive that gave the Tar Heels a 7-0 lead, TCU scored at will and cruised to a 48-14 victory. No team coached by Belichick had ever given up 48 points in a single game […]

The biggest game of the week in college football is set to go down in Norman on Saturday night as the Michigan football team is traveling to take on Oklahoma. The Wolverines and the Sooners are both ranked inside the top 25, and ESPN’s College GameDay will be on site for this huge SEC vs. […]

Things are not as rosy as they were last month, as the Mariners are struggling, causing their lead in the AL Wild Card race to slip. Overall, the alarm bells are sounding off. It has also caused a slight dip in the Mariners’ World Series hopes, as they have seen much of their momentum zapped away. A […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are 85-54 heading into their matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Despite a push from the Phillies, the Brewers and manager Pat Murphy still hold the top spot in the National League. A balanced attack led by William Contreras, Christian Yelich, and Jackson Chourio has fueled the team’s offense this year. […]

The Detroit Tigers are close to winning the American League Central and are in the midst a great season. Now, they have their eyes on the playoffs. But a certain Tigers’ fatal flaw could destroy their World Series hopes. Despite making some moves at the MLB trade deadline, it could still cause a playoff collapse. […]

The 2025 NFL season is here! Thursday Night Football kicks off tomorrow between the Eagles and Cowboys. That means there’s no time to waste when setting your lineups for fantasy football. Team defense and special teams units (D/ST) are often (understandably) ignored by most fantasy football fans. They always seem to go off the board […]

Defending champs Spain are in a precarious position as the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket group stage winds down. Fresh off their 2022 glory, Spain are teetering on the edge of an early exit, needing a win over Giannis Antetokounpo’s Greece to earn a spot in the Round of 16. However, Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama is […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have led the American League East for the last few months, increasing their World Series hopes. However, not everything is good in Toronto. The Blue Jays’ World Series hopes could rely on everything going right. Yet, the Blue Jays’ fatal flaw is something they have struggled with all season. If they […]

As I was watching Bill Belichick and UNC get totally destroyed by TCU on Labor Day evening, something dawned on me. Over the past five years, we’ve seen an influx of “celebrity” coaches in college football. Many seemingly are drawn to the sport after seeing Deion Sanders’ success and the groundswell of attention around him. […]

The first weekend of college football is in the books, and with it came an early upset. Unranked Florida State stunned No. 8 Alabama 31-17 at home, leaving those in Tallahassee celebrating through the night while fans in Tuscaloosa were left with their jaws hanging. The Week 1 matchup may have completely shifted the trajectory […]

The Minnesota Wild looked prepared to submit a contract offer to Kirill Kaprizov, hoping to ensure his future with the club. After signing Marco Rossi to a three-year extension, the team has moved its focus to Kaprizov, who will be a free agent in the summer of 2026. The potential offer could be for eight […]

Week 1 is in the books, and there have already been multiple games that had major College Football Playoff implications. There were three different matchups between top 10 teams, so that means that three squads with CFP hopes already have losses. With the playoff expanded to 12 teams, it’s okay to suffer an early season […]

Clay Helton makes his return to Los Angeles as USC plays host to Georgia Southern in Week 2. The Trojans took care of business in Week 1, coming away with a decisive win.  This has led to some bitterness, though, as USC football fans are livid after they were not included in the AP Top […]