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For a few years now, defense has been the big problem with LSU football. Jayden Daniels led an explosive offense during his time with the Tigers, but the defense let him down during his Heisman Trophy campaign. Garrett Nussmeier experienced a similar problem in 2024 despite leading one of the top offenses in the nation. […]

The New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in very different places. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs are defending their fifth straight division title. Meanwhile, Aaron Glenn takes over as the head coach in New York, looking to break a 14-year postseason drought. The two squads meet up in Florida for a Week 3 […]

The Fantasy Football season is off to a roaring start, with some excellent performances and complete duds from passers so far. Week 2 featured a lot of touchdowns and a lot of quarterback injuries to monitor for Week 3 fantasy managers. Which quarterbacks should you start and sit in fantasy, especially with Joe Burrow and […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant is one of the NBA’s most electric players, but he’s also got a serious eye for style when it comes to his footwear. As the new season approaches, Morant’s third signature Nike Ja 3 is preparing to be rolled out in full force. However, he continues to work with […]

While the Chicago Sky have fallen out of contention for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, they still have a bright future ahead thanks to their growing core of young talent. Angel Reese has not only taken her team to new heights, but has also greatly risen the profile of the league with her charismatic personality on […]

The Edmonton Oilers have gone to two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, but have not won the title. They have lost to the Florida Panthers in both years, and tensions are heating up in Alberta. Oilers captain Connor McDavid is entering the final year of his contract, which could lead to a media superstorm all year […]

Since its inception, Adidas has always been the main driver in futbol (soccer) and the gear that outfits some of the greatest athletes in the world. While Adidas’ roots don’t go as far back as the game itself, it’s safe to say that the brand has helped propel the world’s most popular sport even more. […]

When NBA legend Kobe Bryant first burst onto the scene for the Los Angeles Lakers, he was signed to Adidas at the time and serving as one of their biggest signature athletes. The partnership created iconic sneaker silhouettes like the Adidas Kobe 1 and the Adidas Crazy 8. However, none of Bryant’s signature shoes have […]

One of Nike’s most sought-after and elusive sneaker collaborations is back once again in 2025 as designer Tom Sachs prepares to release his third signature silhouette with Nike. Sharing the common sentiment of always improving and innovating, Sachs’ third Mars Yard 3.0 release is expected to be the most advanced shoe Nike has put out […]

While the Indiana Pacers will be without their franchise star Tyrese Haliburton for the 2025-26 NBA campaign, they’re keeping vibes high in Indianapolis as they continue to grow their newfound success. They’ll be focused on reaching the NBA Finals once again, but it continues to be an eventful offseason for Haliburton as he preps for […]

There was a time when Bryce Harper was arguably over-hyped. Once on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a teenager, Harper would later be selected first overall in the 2010 MLB Draft. Although he started his big league career strong (Harper earned an All-Star selection and won the National League Rookie of the Year in […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud burst onto the scene in 2023 with one of the best rookie seasons ever. Stroud became just the third player ever to lead the league in both passing yards per game and touchdown-to-interception ratio that year, joining all-time NFL greats Tom Brady and Joe Montana on that list. Furthermore, he […]

The Minnesota Lynx storm into the 2025 WNBA Playoffs with championship ambitions. They also carry the scars of last season’s disappointment. After falling in the 2024 Finals to the New York Liberty in a tense winner-take-all Game 5, the Lynx have been on a mission. Their 34-10 record placed them atop the league standings. Now […]

The United States Men’s National Team might not have the historical high-level success as their Women’s National Team counterparts, but they’ve still been a relevant factor in men’s soccer for over a century. Team USA has 11 FIFA World Cup appearances, including a third-place showing in 1930, the first year of the event. They even […]

It’s happening already, as Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is opening NFL eyes. And he even stole something from Patrick Mahomes. So, is this the year that Herbert finally breaks through to elite superstardom? After two weeks of the 2025 season, there’s reason to believe he could be moving in that direction. The Chargers […]

On paper, Monique Akoa Makani hasn’t had the same caliber of season as her 2025 WNBA Draft classmates. On the other hand, the Phoenix Mercury rookie has unequivocally been a major producer for the three-time WNBA champions. She has started all but one game, typically defended the opposing team’s best perimeter player, and also been […]

With the National League Central division crown out of reach and a comfortable lead for the top Wild Card spot, there isn’t much left for the Chicago Cubs to play for in the regular season’s final two weeks. Provided their performance doesn’t suffer significantly down the stretch, Chicago can mostly look to secure some individual […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has a toe injury that will keep him out for at least three months. It is yet another unfortunate injury setback for one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Without Burrow, the Bengals will likely struggle. They have a poor defensive unit and an underwhelming offensive line, the latter […]

The star-studded 2025 EuroBasket competition saw Germany win gold, Turkey win silver, and Greece take home bronze. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Greeks to win their first medal in any basketball event since 2009, also EuroBasket. After the game, the Milwaukee Bucks star made sure to let everyone know what his plans for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have historically struggled early on in the season during the Joe Burrow era. This year, the team escaped Week 2 with a 2-0 record. But something far worse than a slow start hit them hard. That would of course be Burrow’s toe injury, which is expected to keep him out at least […]

Germany is celebrating after a thrilling gold medal game at EuroBasket 2025 against Turkey. Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder led his squad to their first gold medal in EuroBasket since 1993, but he had some thoughts on the decision to name Turkey’s Ergin Ataman best coach of the tournament. Germany defeated Turkey in the EuroBasket […]

NEW YORK — CC Sabathia and his wife Amber recently hosted the LegaCCy Gala at the American Museum of Natural History on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The event celebrated CC’s iconic baseball career, which included 11 seasons with the New York Yankees, and his first-ballot Baseball Hall of Fame induction earlier this summer […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have seemingly taken a leap forward this season. They won their first game of the season against the Carolina Panthers, and they nearly bested the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2, only losing by a score of 31-27. The team has an exciting young core. Most notably, Travis Hunter has been showing off […]

Currently two and a half games clear at the top of the NL West, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to extend their division lead. The San Diego Padres are hot on their heels, looking to close the gap. Both teams are playing division rivals this weekend, as the Dodgers are ending a three-game set […]

The Vancouver Canucks were one of the most interesting teams not to make the playoffs in 2024-25. They were in the headlines every week without challenging for a Wild Card spot. A locker-room tiff ended with JT Miller getting traded, while Rick Tocchet bizarrely lost his job. Looking ahead to the 2025-26 season, how will […]

Both Florida A&M and Grambling secured victories on Saturday night against their Division II opponents, but each experienced significant struggles on the way to the win. In HBCU football circles, FCS teams are often expected to dominate their Division II opponents, largely due to the difference in talent and resources. However, more often than not, […]

The Washington Mystics’ 2025 season is over, but there are still a couple of loose ends to tie up. The WNBA will announce end-of-season awards over the coming weeks, and head coach Sydney Johnson wants to see his stars get the shine they deserve. The 51-year-old said during Wednesday’s exit interview that while Dallas Wings […]

Check out the individual 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 | 10-1 Ranking the 100 greatest NBA players of all time is a mammoth undertaking. There have been […]

The Calgary Flames are preparing for an important 2025-26 season. The likes of Nazem Kadri and Dustin Wolf nearly led this team to a playoff spot as a rookie. Wolf’s performance earned the Flames goaltender a long-term contract extension, in fact. Overall, the 2024-25 season is one Calgary hopes to build upon in the coming […]

The iconic black/red/white sneakers Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan wore throughout his career will forever be remembered as the most influential sneakers in all of history. With the thought of “running faster, jumping higher” capturing multiple generations, the sneakers remain a powerhouse almost 23 years after Jordan last stepped on an NBA court. In 2026, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder franchise star, reigning MVP, and reigning NBA Champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken the league by storm over the last few years. Combining his smooth play on the court with arguably the NBA’s best style off the court, it comes as no surprise that the Canadian-native is the current face of the league. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made multiple massive moves in the offseason to try and get over the postseason hump. Nikolaj Ehlers is the prized free-agent pickup, as he immediately became their top-line winger. But a trade they made represents the best battle to watch this fall. The training camp battle to watch for the Hurricanes is […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to build upon their success over the last few seasons and the emergence of running back Jahmyr Gibbs. In just his second season, Gibbs ranked fifth league-wide with 1,412 rushing yards and tied the lead with 16 rushing touchdowns during the Regular Season. In acknowledging his excellence on the field, […]

The Minnesota Lynx have powered through the 2025 season, clinching the No. 1 seed with a franchise-record 34th win, and they also secured home-court advantage for the WNBA playoffs. On the surface, the Lynx appear primed for another deep postseason run, yet beneath the success lies a subtle but critical weakness that could derail their […]

As Luka Doncic enters his most anticipated season in the NBA, bringing a championship back to the Los Angeles Lakers will be the only thing on his mind. Entering the season with a reignited focus, the new and improved Doncic is ready to take the league by storm once again. In doing so, he furthers […]

Germany secured its first EuroBasket Final appearance in more than two decades after defeating Finland 98-96 in a closely contested semifinal at the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket. Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder and Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner spearheaded the effort, continuing Germany’s run of success on the international stage. Schroder delivered a standout performance, finishing […]

Continuing to grow their influence on games like basketball or American Football, Adidas has always been a futbol (soccer) brand at its core. Creating soccer shoes since the early 1950’s, classic silhouettes like the Samba and Gazelle have stood the test of time and are more relevant now than ever. In keeping this tradition, Adidas […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ playoff chances may be slim, but the ball club is not out of the postseason conversation. Cleveland is unlikely to win the American League Central — where they trail the Detroit Tigers for first place by 8.5 games as of this story’s writing. The American League Wild Card is within reach, though, […]

Chicago Bulls’ legend Derrick Rose is set to have his No. 1 jersey retired in January 2026, already announced by the Bulls’ front office, joining legends Scottie Pippen (33), Jerry Sloan (4), Bob Love (10), and of course, Michael Jordan (23) in the rafters of the United Center. Continuing to be a beacon for sponsor […]