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As the NBA offseason progresses, the Portland Trail Blazers are clearly entering a phase of rebuilding, with key assets like Jerami Grant rumored to be on the move. In this climate of strategic realignment, another significant Blazers player, Anfernee Simons, has emerged as a potential trade piece. Simons, a highlight in a tumultuous season for […]

Anfernee The Portland Trail Blazers are steering towards an extensive rebuild, evident from the flurry of trade rumors surrounding their key players. While rumors swirl around Jerami Grant potentially being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, another significant piece, Anfernee Simons, is also reportedly on the trading block. Trail Blazers insider Aaron Fentress indicates that […]

Brawl Stars Season 29 officially begins today, bringing a new Brawl Pass, skins, and much more. Season 29 introduces a new paint-themed game mode for players to try out. Furthermore, Clancy, the newest Mythic brawler, recently released and is available to earn. Therefore, we listed all Brawl Pass rewards below for Brawl Stars Season 29 […]

The Philadelphia Flyers suffered an unfortunate late-season collapse in 2023-24. The Flyers fought for the final wild card spot until the last weeks of the season before ultimately missing the playoffs. Philadelphia had a hold on a Metropolitan Division playoff spot for most of the year. However, they lost that after a brutal run of […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rockies-Angels. The Colorado Rockies and starter Kyle Freeland shut down the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. Freeland entered with a 6.23 ERA, but he looked like a good pitcher for one game versus the Halos. […]

The Washington Capitals have made some bold moves this offseason. The Capitals traded for Pierre-Luc Dubois in a deal with the Los Angeles Kings. They also picked up Andrew Manigapane and Logan Thompson through trade. Finally, a swap with the Ottawa Senators landed Washington defenseman Jacob Chychrun. The Capitals have gone all out in trying […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Cubs prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cardinals-Cubs. The St. Louis Cardinals are going for it. They made significant moves to try to get better and make a real run at the National League postseason. They brought aboard starting pitcher Erick Fedde and […]

The San Antonio Spurs have had a good offseason. Regarding NBA Free Agency, they’ve only added one player via an actual free agent signing of a player that wasn’t already on their roster. Generally speaking, though, trades and re-signings are commonly lumped in during the free agency period, which is often synonymous with the offseason. […]

The Seattle Kraken missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023-24. The ensuing offseason was one of change for the NHL’s second-youngest franchise. Seattle fired head coach Dave Hakstol during the playoffs. And they went all out in NHL Free Agency. The Kraken signed Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson to big contracts this summer. The Kraken […]

Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz take on take on Dan Evans and Andy Murray in the 2024 Olympics tennis men’s doubles tournament. Our 2024 Olympics tennis odds series has our  Paul Fritz vs Evans Murray prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Paul Fritz vs Evans Murray. The Olympic tennis tournament at Roland Garros […]

The Montreal Canadiens are starting to see their core taking shape. Former first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovksy earned a contract extension after a breakout performance in 2023-24. They did miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. But Slafkovsky’s emergence alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield gives Montreal a solid foundation as they continue their rebuild. Montreal […]

Novak Djokovic takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2024 Olympics tennis men’s singles quarterfinals. Our 2024 Olympics tennis odds series has our Djokovic Tsitsipas prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Djokovic Tsitsipas. This is a richly fascinating match at the Olympic tennis tournament. More than a match, it’s really a moment. It’s a […]

Entering the first offseason of the Mike Macdonald era, the Seattle Seahawks will be hard-pressed for success heading into the 2024 NFL season. With most of its core offensive players returning, the upcoming preseason slate will be the first chance to see what kind of team they can be. While the likes of Geno Smith, […]

Tommy Paul takes on Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 Olympics Tennis men’s singles quarterfinals. Our 2024 Olympics Tennis odds series has our  Paul Alcaraz prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Paul Alcaraz. This is a rematch of the 2024 Wimbledon match between the two men. Tommy Paul won the first set and got […]

The New England Patriots are embarking on a new era. They drafted their franchise quarterback in Drake Maye and look to hand the reins to him sooner rather than later. That could happen as soon as Week 1 if he performs well in the training camp and the preseason. Maye isn’t the only Patriots player […]

To the frustration of some fans, the Cleveland Cavaliers have kept things in-house this offseason. Cleveland already signed Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley to lucrative maximum contract extensions. Now, the Cavs have completed the trifecta, signing Jarrett Allen to a three-year, $91 million maximum contract extension. Locking up Mitchell, Mobley and Allen echoes the sentiment […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have enjoyed a largely quiet and serene offseason. Their move to draft two-time Naismith award winner Zach Edey garnered a lot of headlines, but they haven’t done much outside of that. They are instead banking on better injury luck to restore what was a 51-win team in the 2022-23 season. So while […]

In an eagerly awaited event for basketball enthusiasts and gamers alike, 2K is set to reveal the gameplay of NBA 2K25 during a Twitch livestream at 10:45 AM tomorrow. This announcement follows the July reveal of the game, featuring cover athletes Jayson Tatum, Vince Carter, and A’ja Wilson, which has significantly heightened the anticipation among […]

If there were a gold medal bestowed at these Paris Olympics for ‘most viral athlete’ there is a clear runaway winner — Stephen Nedoroscik, the nerdy, bespectacled pommel horse specialist and hero of the U.S. Men’s Gymnastics team. Make no mistake, there have been lots of heroes at the Paris Olympics thus far — Simone […]

MLB The Show 24 recently released update 1.17 (version 1.017) for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox, addressing several bugs and enhancing the gaming experience for players. This update, now available across all platforms, targets specific gameplay issues that have impacted player enjoyment and the authenticity of the baseball simulation. Uniform Customization And Pitch Mechanics […]

After being dropped by Marvel as Kang, Jonathan Majors has reacted to Robert Downey Jr playing Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking to TMZ, Majors seemed bummed that Downey is Marvel’s new big bad in Avengers: Doomsday. “Yeah, heartbroken,” Majors said with a smile. “I love him. I love Kang. Doctor Doom is wicked, though.” […]

The San Diego Padres landed lefty closer Tanner Scott at the MLB trade deadline. The Padres continued to bulk up to contend for the National League Wild Card. Adding one of the best relievers in baseball will certainly bring them closer to their competition and increase their chances of making the playoffs. But the Padres […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rockies-Angels. One thing we constantly say in these ClutchPoints baseball betting articles is to not bet on bad teams most of the time. There are always exceptions, but as a general rule, there’s a reason games […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Dodgers-Padres. The Los Angeles Dodgers are still likely to win the National League West. However, they keep blowing big leads and letting wins turn into shocking losses. If they keep doing this, they might let the […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Reds prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Reds. The Cincinnati Reds did not make any big moves at the MLB trade deadline. Some fans might be unhappy, but frankly, the unhappiness should be more with the fact that the Reds are under .500 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a big move for starting pitcher Jack Flaherty at the MLB trade deadline. They needed pitching depth amidst a season full of injuries on the hill and they got it. The Dodgers, however, will live to regret making this move. In the immediate wake of the trade deadline, reports surfaced […]

The Texas Rangers are in the Midwest to take on the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rangers-Cardinals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rangers-Cardinals Projected Starters  Andrew Heaney vs. Michael McGreevy Andrew Heaney (4-10) […]

The United States faces off against South Sudan for the second game of the Group C preliminary round on Wednesday. It is time to continue our 2024 Olympics odds series with a USA-South Sudan prediction and pick. After a slow start, the United States, led by LeBron James and Kevin Durant, found their rhythm and […]

The Atlanta Braves are on the road to take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand a Braves-Brewers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Braves-Brewers Projected Starters  Chris Sale vs. Freddy Peralta Chris Sale (13-3) with a 2.68 […]

The Minnesota Twins take a trip to Citi Field to square off with the New York Mets. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Twins-Mets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Twins-Mets Projected Starters  Pablo Lopez vs. Luis Severino Pablo Lopez […]

The New York Yankees are on the road to take on the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday morning. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Phillies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Yankees-Phillies Projected Starters  Nestor Cortes vs. Cristopher Sanchez Nestor Cortes (4-9) with a 4.13 […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have shuffled their franchise and roster immensely this offseason. They completely overhauled their front office and their coaching staff. New general manager Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh have already made big changes to the Chargers’ roster and that will continue during the NFL preseason. Having said that, some players, like Isaiah […]

The New York Islanders have made improvements to their forward unit this offseason. They added wingers Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov to improve their goal-scoring prowess but there’s no such thing as too many goals in the NHL. While most trades are done, the Islanders can add goals through Patrik Laine, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Rutger […]

Though the Atlanta Falcons haven’t exactly proven it on the field yet, the 2024 team is brimming with young talent. That’s all thanks to a number of high draft picks over the last several seasons, including four-straight top-10 picks. While general manager Terry Fontenot’s strategies since joining Atlanta in 2021 have often been criticized—especially after […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a bevy of moves at the MLB trade deadline and came away as one of the big winners. They landed big names in starting pitcher Zach Eflin and outfielder Eloy Jimenez but also improved around the edges to solidify themselves as legitimate contenders in the American League. What grade does General […]

The Green Bay Packers just addressed the most important pressing matter on their roster for the 2024 NFL preseason. That was agreeing to a new extension with franchise quarterback Jordan Love, who inked a four-year $220 million deal a few days ago. But there is more that needs to be done. The Packers have to […]

Louisville football broke out in a big way in 2023. They made their way to the ACC Championship Game en route to a stellar 10-3 regular season. However, a number of key players from that team are gone and now in the NFL. That includes the likes of Jack Plummer, Jawhar Jordan, Isaac Guerendo, Jamari […]

Will Levis’ new girlfriend is Bachelor star Victoria Fuller. Levis had been with Gia Duddy since the Tennessee Titans drafted him, but they broke up last year. He is heading into his first season as the Titans’ starting quarterback after taking over the duties halfway through his rookie season. Levis was born on June 27, […]

The Oklahoma State football program enters the 2024 season with lofty expectations. With both Oklahoma and Texas departing for the SEC, the Big 12 Conference looks much different, and it should benefit the Cowboys. Oklahoma State finished 10-4 last year with a 7-3 Big 12 record, ending the year with a 31-23 win over Texas […]