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Shaquille O’Neal is a cultural figure whose initiatives, philanthropy, and innovation transcend beyond his feats on the court. Across his 19 seasons in the NBA, O’Neal displayed his talent with six teams: the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and ended his career with the Boston Celtics in 2011. During […]

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 […]

Ahead of his second time competing in the annual battle royal, WWE Superstar Penta has something up his sleeve for the 2026 Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Speaking to ClutchPoints about WWE Unreal Season 2, Penta revealed that he’s got a “big surprise for everyone.” While he kept his lips sealed about what it […]

Kenan Thompson is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, producer, and author, and the longest-tenured cast member in Saturday Night Live history, now in his 23rd season. He is also one of the most famous and recognizable names in comedy today. Thompson’s career spans more than three decades, placing him among the most accomplished performers in […]

Nearly three years after the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which promised the MCU return of Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill/Star-Lord, he still hasn’t been seen since. However, that is bound to change. Speaking to ClutchPoints about his new movie Mercy, which opens in theaters on Jan. 23, Pratt revealed which of his […]

The 2025-26 season has already been a whirlwind for Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin. He started out with the Brooklyn Nets, was cut in training camp, joined South Bay in the G League, was called-up briefly by the Memphis Grizzlies amid injury woes and is now on a 10-day contract with the Lakers. Kobe […]

20 years to the day, Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game vs the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006, remains one of the most iconic performances in NBA history. Those 81 points are the second-most scored in a single NBA game of all-time, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point masterpiece (March 2, 1962 against the New York Knicks). […]

If one thing is for sure, it’s that Mercy star Chris Pratt isn’t afraid of taking risks, as he does in the new movie he stars in alongside Dune actress Rebecca Ferguson. The argument could be made that this was one of Pratt’s most physically demanding roles, just not in the way you might think. […]

There’s no denying that Walker Scobell is enjoying playing the title character in Disney+’s series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which just aired its Season 2 finale on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. A third season was quickly green-lit by Disney+ in March 2025, and it will premiere later in 2026, meaning Scobell and Co. will, […]

ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel contributed to this report. The NBA’s trade deadline is just two weeks away, and teams around the league are gearing up for what should be an active few weeks. The LA Clippers are expected to be one of the many teams in active discussions to make moves, but those are […]

In the past, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has claimed he wants to wrestle after retiring from the gridiron, and one of his friends and current WWE Superstar, Penta, is excited about it. Speaking to ClutchPoints about WWE Unreal Season 2, Penta teased Kittle’s eventual career in professional wrestling. While he didn’t have […]

One year into his main roster run, WWE Superstar Penta is one of the focal points of Netflix’s Unreal Season 2, which premieres on Jan. 20. It’s clear that Penta was so excited to join WWE. He had wrestled for other promotions for nearly 20 years before finally making his way to WWE, which was […]

Back in September, the NC State Wolfpack secured their first commitment for the class of 2026 in big man Trevon Carter-Givens. Will Wade continues to put his mark on the NC State program early in his tenure, and Carter-Givens has the potential to help elevate the status of the program in the years to come, […]

It’s no secret that WWE’s Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch aren’t fans of Netflix’s all-access behind-the-scenes series Unreal, even after appearing in Season 2. Speaking to ClutchPoints, Rollins conceded that “there’s certainly a level of concern” he has with WWE Unreal Season 2. After all, the second season shows him pulling off the “Ruse of the […]

Some might say that Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt is an underdog similar to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, who will lead his team into battle on Jan. 17 to play the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs. Pratt, who’s a big Seahawks fan, can see the comparison, as they were somewhat late […]

Expansion has long been on the minds of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA league office. Although domestic expansion remains on the league’s agenda, a new venture overseas in Europe is beginning to take shape, and the NBA continues to bring a new league to life. Over the years, the game of basketball has […]

Rashad McCants is not a big believer in the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. The former NBA veteran and current host of the popular show, Gil’s Arena, starring himself, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, and a host of other notable former basketball stars, isn’t surprised at all that the Thunder are starting to struggle after […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson occupies a rare space in modern entertainment: one where his superstardom isn’t confined to a single lane. Long before becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars, Johnson was already the face of WWE, redefining what it meant to be a mainstream wrestling icon. That crossover appeal has only grown with time.  […]

Rashad McCants believes the Los Angeles Lakers are facing a possible problem on their hands when the playoffs roll around. Entering Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Lakers ranked fifth in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record. All things considered, the Lakers have played fairly well considering LeBron James missed the first […]

Mariano Rivera doesn’t just belong in the conversation of baseball greatness — he defines it. Widely regarded as the greatest closer in MLB history, Rivera is the all-time saves leader, a five-time World Series champion, and the ultimate postseason weapon, finishing his career with an absolutely insane 0.70 ERA in October across 96 playoff innings. […]

In the new crime-thriller Dead Man’s Wire, starring Pennywise actor Bill Skarsgárd, former Princess Bride star Cary Elwes plays a cop involved in a standoff with Skarsgárd’s character. It’s an intense watch, and Gus Van Sant’s thriller harkens back to the golden age of movie stars in the ’70s, when Al Pacino was doing films […]

If you talk to WWE icon Charlotte Flair long enough, it’s clear that she looks up to the recently-retired John Cena, who called it a career at Saturday Night’s Main Event on Dec. 13, 2025. During an extensive profile with ClutchPoints, Flair mentioned Cena several times. Speaking about his retirement, Flair acknowledged that “there will […]

Shaquille O’Neal hit a slam dunk with his latest Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS collaboration. The NBA icon is collaborating with Hershey for his latest Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS, which features three sweet, crunchy gummy balls in watermelon, strawberry, and orange flavors, and with a chewy sour mango ring. The candy is inspired by the four-time NBA champion’s notable dominant […]

Chad Iske has spent nearly two decades in the NBA’s inner sanctum. The Kansas alum has been in meeting rooms with George Karl and on courts with Carmelo Anthony, Brad Beal, John Wall, and LaMelo Ball. The Iowa native has seen Nikola Jokic grow up with the Denver Nuggets and celebrated with a Coach of […]

Making an adaptation is always risky, but Edgar Wright’s The Running Man — a movie adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic novel — was a risk to take for the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World director. One of the risks is making changes to source material that many are familiar with. Wright’s Running Man movie trims […]

Reddy Steward may not be a household name, but he knows the Dallas Cowboys’ star players better than anybody. The 24-year-old will end the Cowboys’ 2025 season as the top cornerback following the release of former Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs and an injury to Daron Bland. Steward is having a strong year in his first […]

In the past, several WWE stars have competed on Dancing with the Stars, including The Miz, Stacy Keibler, and Nikki Bella, who met her ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev on the show. Now, future WWE Hall of Famer and their “Queen,” Charlotte Flair, has revealed her desire to join the list of professional wrestlers to appear on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2025 NBA Draft without a first-round pick, but by the end of the night, they felt like they had a first-round talent on their hands. The Lakers traded up in the NBA Draft to select Adou Thiero with the No. 36 overall pick, and during a post-draft segment […]

While some would consider her a nepo baby, WWE icon Charlotte Flair hasn’t always had it easy. For the first time in what feels like forever, fans began cheering for her in 2025, a decade into her main roster run. Was it because of her triumphant return to action at the Royal Rumble after suffering […]

Shaquille O’Neal is living his life to the fullest, but there is still one thing that the NBA legend hasn’t tried. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints following his Shaq-A-Claus event earlier this year, O’Neal shared that he has yet to try skydiving. Outside of being an NBA legend, Shaq has his hands full as […]

Fans should be forgiven for asking if the year is over yet, even though one New Year’s Eve game against the Philadelphia 76ers remains. Beale Street will not see winning basketball in 2025; that much was assured with a second loss to CJ McCollum’s Washington Wizards in eight days. Ja Morant’s second game back (16th […]

The play was over, a routine fast-break for the Memphis Grizzlies leading to a second-quarter timeout, but the lesson was just beginning. As the rebuilding Washington Wizards grabbed some water, CJ McCollum was already deep in conversation with Alex Sarr, diagramming a read. It was a small moment, invisible to the public for the most […]

Few stories capture the essence of perseverance quite like that of an overlooked rookie rising to the occasion. Thankfully for the rebuilding Washington Wizards, December numbers offer a snapshot of a young player beginning to turn promise into production. The 21st overall pick has been turning heads, averaging 8.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and […]

Alongside Kobe Bryant, Basketball Hall of Famer Pau Gasol helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to back-to-back NBA titles in 2009 and 2010, defeating Kevin Garnett and the Big 3 Boston Celtics in a legendary rivalry that defined an era. Together, Bryant and Gasol became more than just elite teammates and championship running mates — […]

Even if he can’t exactly hit an ollie or a kickflip, Gary Payton II has always had an affinity for skateboarding. Whether it was spending hours on his video game console grinding Tony Hawk Pro Skater, or riding to the skate park with his buddies back in high school, skateboarding has always called out to […]

Cris Carter knows that the chemistry between J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson is a work in progress. McCarthy and Jefferson have struggled to be on the same page all season long as the young quarterback goes through his first season as the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings. During the Vikings’ 16-13 win over the […]

When it comes to NBA duos, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal are cemented into the history of the league. They led the Los Angeles Lakers to three consecutive championships (2000-2002) despite any conflict or personal afflictions that came their way. But what sets O’Neal and Bryant apart from other duos in the NBA, and their […]

This year, the Netflix NFL Christmas broadcast includes an NFC North showdown that WWE star and Chicago Bears superfan Seth Rollins will be keeping a close eye on. While Rollins and his wife, Becky Lynch, don’t get each other Christmas gifts, as they explained to ClutchPoints, citing “pressure” as the main reason, Rollins is hoping […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The LA Clippers made the stunning decision to send Chris Paul home earlier this month during the team’s four-game road trip. After being a productive starter for the San Antonio Spurs last season, the future Hall-of-Famer will not be around the Clippers as they work with him on a new destination. […]