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While NBA superstars have taken the spotlight at this year’s EuroBasket, it’s hard to overlook the presence of former NBA players in the tournament. Clearly, their experience and growth have warranted another NBA look. Here is a look at 10 ex-NBA players at EuroBasket who deserve an NBA return. Check out the gallery. Willy Hernangomez […]

Clemson sits at No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25, down four spots after a 17–10 home loss to LSU. LSU jumped six spots to No. 3, which tells you what voters thought of the matchup.  The problem isn’t that Clemson lost to a top-five caliber team. It’s how they lost — reprising issues […]

Some artists don’t know when to quit. While some, like Bruce Springsteen, are still going strong, every artist, no matter how legendary they are, needs to know when to call it a day. Many years ago, The Who embarked on a farewell tour in the early ’80s. Now, in 2025, they are on what could […]

For the better part of the last half-decade, the Portland Trail Blazers have been mired in mediocrity, unable to reclaim the magic that once made them a perennial playoff presence in the Western Conference. Four consecutive seasons without a playoff berth created tension within the fan base and doubt across the league about whether the […]

It has not been a good season in DC, as the Washington Nationals have struggled all year and will miss the playoffs again in 2025. Now, the attention turns toward the MLB offseason. Specifically, all eyes will be on MLB free agency. There are questions about the Nationals’ free agency plan and what they might […]

It’s an exciting time for hockey fans as the 2025-26 NHL season is around the corner. For fans of the Anaheim Ducks, there is a renewed optimism in the air. After the Ducks hired Joel Quenneville as their new head coach, there is a sense that things could finally be looking up. The Ducks’ 2025-26 […]

Week 1 was not the start Alabama was looking for in the 2025 season. Alabama football experienced an ugly loss to Florida State to open the season. Now in his second campaign with the Crimson Tide, head coach Kalen DeBoer finds himself firmly on the hot seat. Nick Saban retired following the 2023 season, and […]

As Ja Morant prepares for a scoring title chase kind of comeback season, the Memphis Grizzlies superstar is not just bringing his explosive court presence back to the FedExForum. No, the 25-year-old phenom is bringing an arsenal of fresh Nike Ja 3 colorways that are as bold, rugged, and fearless as Morant’s playing style. With […]

Buffalo Bills franchise quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen has been the face of an entire region since garnering elite status as a leader within the Bills organization. Since signing to Nike in 2018, Allen has also been one of the brand’s biggest names in football. With his contract expiring, however, Josh Allen is […]

Unless you were in Norman, chances are you missed John Mateer’s debut for Oklahoma last weekend, overshadowed by all the top-10 matchups around the country. Mateer and the No. 18 Sooners rolled past Illinois State 35-3, serving as a warm-up before No. 15 Michigan comes to town in Week 2. Against a team like the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are still technically alive in the playoff race. However, it does not look promising. When the Cardinals traded Ryan Helsley to the New York Mets, many presumed they were selling. The Cardinals’ free-agency period might be a curious case. That is because they are a medium-market team that is cautious with […]

The Nashville Predators were one of the most disappointing teams in the NHL in 2024-25. The Predators lost their first five games, and then never recovered. It was a seventh-place finish in the Central Division, missing the playoffs. As they look to rebound in 2025-26, we make bold predictions about their upcoming campaign. After a […]

The Minnesota Twins have had a horrible season. Sadly, it has resulted in the Twins having a fire sale and trading many key players. That should make the Twins’ free agency period interesting as the 2025 MLB offseason draws near. Overall, there will be many MLB free agents available. However, the real question is how […]

The Dallas Cowboys exceeded the expectations of many NFL fans on Thursday Night Football. The Eagles were heavy favorites on banner night for the Super Bowl 59 champions. But the Cowboys hung around for the entire game, losing a close one 24-20 despite a number of bizarre circumstances throughout the evening. Eagles DT Jalen Carter […]

After falling to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final for a second time in three years, the Carolina Hurricanes made some major moves this offseason. The Hurricanes added both K’Andre Miller and Nikolaj Ehlers to improve the roster.  Expectations are high in Raleigh, and we have some bold predictions for the Canes’ 2025-26 […]

The wait is over for fantasy football fans! Your favorite game is back, and Week 1 already brings tough decisions. Draft day excitement is behind us, rosters are set, and now managers face the real challenge: setting the right lineup. Few choices spark more second-guessing than quarterback. Do you lean on a proven veteran in […]

It was always going to be a historic year for the Golden State Valkyries. Playing their first-ever WNBA season under the tutelage of Natalie Nakase, the Valkyries have surprised people throughout the season and officially booked a playoff spot with a September 4 victory over the Dallas Wings. The Valkyries have relied on Kayla Thornton’s […]

The Philadelphia Eagles opened their Super Bowl title defense with a win that was anything but ordinary. In a game filled with weather delays, penalties, and controversy, the Eagles outlasted the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 in front of a raucous home crowd. The victory was dramatic, thrilling, and ugly all at once. It was a fitting […]

With Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season finally here, fantasy football is officially back in full swing. Drafts are now out of the way, and setting initial lineups becomes the top priority. Kicker is often the most volatile position to navigate in fantasy football, and we will break down three premier options to start […]

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 One of the league’s highest peaks but an underwhelming career of what-ifs, a trio of Finals MVPs, and perhaps the league’s greatest pioneer show up next in these […]

A couple of years ago, the Sacramento Kings were the darlings of the NBA. “Light the Beam” became a rallying cry not just for the franchise, but for a city that had long suffered through irrelevance and futility. At that time, they were young, hungry, and ascending behind De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, and an electrifying […]

The release of the NBA schedule always sparks a flurry of speculation, and for the Toronto Raptors, this season comes with particular intrigue. After finishing the 2024-25 campaign with a disappointing 30-52 record, the Raptors find themselves at a crossroads. They weren’t competitive enough to threaten for a playoff spot, landing just below the play-in […]

The Texas Longhorns entered the 2025 college football season under the brightest spotlight imaginable. They debuted at No. 1 in the Associated Press poll. With Arch Manning taking the reins at quarterback and Steve Sarkisian promising to finally bring Texas ‘back,’ the hype machine has never run louder. Yet after just one game, cracks have […]

No. 4 Georgia will look to extend the nation’s longest home winning streak when it hosts Austin Peay on Saturday in Athens. The Bulldogs (1-0) jumped one spot in the Associated Press Top 25 after cruising past Marshall 45-7 in their season opener. That victory pushed Georgia’s home streak to 32 games, the longest active […]

Oregon’s opening act looked like a team that knows exactly who it wants to be. With a new quarterback in Dante Moore, a retooled skill group, and a defense that flew around from the first snap, the Ducks ripped through Week 1 with a 59-13 win over Montana State. Now the stage gets bigger, facing […]

The Kansas City Royals entered Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels at 70-69. Matt Quatraro has come up with new plans for Salvador Perez and Co. as the team makes a playoff push. However, the Royals’ road to the playoffs is tough. Despite the optimism around the squad recently, Vinnie Pasquantino and the offense […]

The San Francisco Giants entered September clinging to mathematical playoff hopes, sitting 71-69 and trailing the final National League wild-card spot by four games. While the season isn’t technically over, the writing on the wall couldn’t be clearer. The Giants’ fatal flaw isn’t their pitching staff, which has been respectable despite countless injuries, nor is […]

The Cleveland Guardians sit at 69-69, a stark reminder of mediocrity that has plagued the franchise throughout the 2025 season. While their bullpen remains elite and José Ramírez continues to anchor the lineup, one fatal flaw will ultimately prevent this team from achieving their postseason aspirations: an offense so anemic that it ranks among the […]

The San Diego Padres kick off an important series against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. If Mike Shildt can guide his team to a sweep, the Padres could re-take the National League West lead. Despite its success, San Diego’s success lies on the shoulders of Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish. If they cannot keep up […]

Throughout the years, several Hall of Famers have won NBA championships. But only a select few have earned the Finals MVP Award, which is one of the most elusive awards for legends. Nonetheless, that didn’t stop several youngsters from seizing the opportunity whenever handed to them. Earlier this year, a 27-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the […]

Put the kids to bed (it’s finally a school night again), get off that political thread on social media, and fire up your sports betting app of choice, because the NFL is back, baby! When the 2025 season kicks off with a banger between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, all is finally right in […]

The Los Angeles Angels are set to miss the playoffs for the 10th straight season. Unfortunately, it’s been more of the same in Anaheim as the MLB offseason draws near. The Angels had a humiliating loss last week that reminded everyone how bad things are. Yet, the Angels’ free agency period could be interesting, especially […]

The Chicago Cubs are a really good team and a potential contender for the World Series. Still, the Cubs have struggled recently and have some flaws. The Cubs’ fatal flaw is not a particular position or player, but rather something else. With the postseason around the corner, there is concern that this will cause a […]

We’ve got the NFL Week 1 Results according to Madden 26 to see who the game thinks will win this weekend. In this series, we super-sim 15-minute quarter games on All-Madden Difficulty. Additionally, we customize a few sliders in an effort to create more realistic scores. But then we let Madden take care of the […]

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 […]