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Tiger Woods, a name synonymous with golf’s most thrilling victories and heart-stopping moments, has been honored with the Bob Jones Award by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for an unprecedented ninth time. This accolade stands as one of golf’s highest honors, celebrating Woods’ unparalleled commitment to sportsmanship, respect for the game’s time-honored traditions, and […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is something everyone has been looking forward to. Both the Cavs and the Knicks are two of the stronger teams in a heavily-contested Eastern Conference. So, this will be a battle from the moment the […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro, along with Kevin Love, will be out for Saturday’s contest against the Utah Jazz per a team spokesperson telling ClutchPoints, marking the fourth straight missed game for the guard. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before the Jazz matchup to provide an update on Herro’s progress and answers if he […]

It’s March 2023 and the Cleveland Cavaliers are down in the closing seconds to the Brooklyn Nets after battling all game long. With six seconds to go, in the chaos of a missed Donovan Mitchell free throw, Cavs swingman Caris LeVert recovers the ball and drives to the basket, going for the win. But with […]

Marcus Morris’ NBA career started off slowly as he only began putting up double digit numbers in his fourth season in the league.. That was in his last year with the Phoenix Suns, but his best moments were with the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers. These two teams utilized Morris as a tremendous scorer […]

The Outlast Trials adds a new chapter to the Outlast series, bringing players into a deep, dark survival horror adventure. This game stands out by introducing multiplayer gameplay, a departure from the series’ usual solo experiences. Set in a menacing universe that has captivated fans, The Outlast Trials enriches the franchise with cooperative challenges, inviting […]

The NFL offseason is in full swing, and the Los Angeles Rams have an important offseason ahead. Los Angeles had a good season, making it to the playoffs after entering the season with low expectations. Rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua had a phenomenal season, breaking the rookie receiving record. Nacua finished with 105 receptions for […]

The Calgary Flames have been active ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Calgary has sent three players out the door — Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm, and Chris Tanev. However, they may not be done. In fact, two additional players could see themselves going out the door by the March 8 deadline. The Flames are looking […]

Looking to build their winning streak to four games, the Minnesota Timberwolves had a tough task in front of them on Friday night. With the Sacramento Kings in town, the Wolves faced off with one of their most fascinating matchups. Despite De’Aaron Fox being out for Sacramento, the Kings still ran wild to start the […]

The Detroit Red Wings are in a prime position to return to the playoffs. Their loss to the New York Islanders certainly hurt on Thursday night. However, they remain two points clear of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the wild card race. And they are still only four points back of the Toronto Maple Leafs […]

One or two weeks doesn’t sound like too long. But injuries and an increasingly tight playoff race mean every game matters for the New York Knicks. And in such a postseason race, a few more weeks without key players can make a tremendous difference. Presently, only 1.5 games separate the fourth-seeded Knicks and the eighth-seeded […]

The 2024 NFL Draft boasts one of the wide receiver classes in recent memory. While Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze garner the majority of headlines this year’s crop of incoming receivers, many will look to make names for themselves at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis this week. One of those players […]

Klay Thompson will be back at his most familiar spot in the Golden State Warriors’ lineup. After coming off the bench for the last six games, the future Hall-of-Famer is set to start for Golden State in Friday’s road matchup with the Toronto Raptors due to the absences of Andrew Wiggins and Brandin Podziemski, according […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has already been named as one of seven “locks” to play for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, joining the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid and Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum. Conspicuously absent from […]

After a long, grueling Big 12 campaign, the conference tournament is finally in sight for the league’s 14 teams. Nine Big 12 teams are currently comfortably slotted into the NCAA Tournament field, three others will look to keep their slim bubble hopes alive in Kansas City, and the bottom two are auto-bid or bust. One […]

The LSU Tigers have a lot of work to do on their roster in 2024. Though the SEC West is now wide open after Nick Saban departed from the University of Alabama for retirement, LSU has a lot of players to replace from last year’s football team and the 2022 squad that made the SEC […]

A year after earning a two-seed and reaching the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament, the 2023-24 season was always going to be difficult for the UCLA Bruins. The team lost the foundational quartet of Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell, Jaylen Clark, and David Singleton to the professional ranks, leaving a young and inexperienced team […]

The NFL Scouting Combine has already begun, which can only mean one thing: The 2024 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching. The intrigue begins at the top of the draft with whether or not the Chicago Bears ultimately decide to draft Caleb Williams and where they may trade Justin Fields, but there are many more blue-chip […]

Bethesda has announced a series of anticipated changes and enhancements for Starfield, marking a significant update set to begin Steam beta testing on March 6. Following its initial release in 2023, Starfield, despite generating considerable excitement, has seen a wane in player interest. Bethesda, however, is not stepping back; instead, the company is doubling down […]

With the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine underway in Indianapolis and the NFL Draft on tap for next month, the NFL world is indulging in a heavy dose of prospect analysis. One of the most intriguing players in the draft this year is Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean A broken leg suffered in mid-November will keep DeJean […]

Rockstar Games has officially announced an exciting addition to the Grand Theft Auto Online universe with a fresh, adrenaline-fueled heist titled the Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid. Scheduled to debut on March 7, this update promises to deliver an action-packed experience to players, featuring a daring confrontation against corrupt law enforcement and a formidable cartel. GTA […]

Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend is an Iowa basketball star in his own right, as she is dating Connor McCaffery. McCaffery played with the Hawkeyes from 2017 to 2023. Clark is the biggest name in women’s basketball right now, starring for the Iowa women’s basketball team. She is the NCAA Division I women’s all-time leading scorer. Clark […]

Recent news revealed the cancellation of a Star Wars video game by Respawn Entertainment, a project that had promised to immerse players in the role of a Mandalorian bounty hunter through a first-person shooter experience. This announcement came as a surprise and disappointment to many, given Respawn’s reputation for crafting engaging stories and thrilling gameplay […]

The Miami Heat’s five-game winning streak was snapped Thursday night as they fell to the Denver Nuggets in an NBA Finals rematch from last season. Despite being down 16 early, the Heat made it close throughout the rest of the game until the final moments as stars such as Bam Adebayo and head coach Erik […]

After suffering a first round exit in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, it was evident that the Minnesota Timberwolves were on an uproar and primed to be one of the top seeds in the Western Conference. The hype has come to fruition during the 2023-24 campaign as the Timberwolves are legitimately competing to clinch the No. […]

The NFL scouting combine is taking place this week, which can mean only one thing: The 2024 NFL Draft is coming soon. This year’s wide receiver class might be the strong point for the draft. There are at least three indisputable blue-chip prospects who can make a big impact on whatever team picks them right […]

LeBron James has produced a remarkable number of full-circle moments for his NBA peers, many of whom grew up watching — and, in many cases, watching their dads hoop against — him. D’Angelo Russell experienced one of those moments after the Los Angeles Lakers fended off the Washington Wizards in overtime on Thursday. It was […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were dealing with some difficult circumstances going into a nationally broadcast game versus Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers. The Pelicans were on the second night of a back-to-back set and dealing with a travel-related hangover thanks to mechanical issues with their aircraft after beating the New York Knicks.  Zion Williamson and company […]

It’s no coincidence the Golden State Warriors’ midseason turnaround began when Draymond Green got back on the floor following his indefinite suspension. The Dubs are 13-6 since the future Hall-of-Famer returned to the lineup, sporting a +7.5 net rating—fifth-best in the league over that timeframe. While Green has certainly made his presence felt offensively as […]

A glance at Larry Nance Jr.’s career stats suggests the Wyoming alum is a mere journeyman in the NBA. A closer analysis of what does not make the stat sheet reveals a glue guy that every NBA Finals hopefully would appreciate being on the roster. Thankfully, the New Orleans Pelicans have Nance on the books […]

Final Fantasy 7 (FF7) Rebirth’s release date has just passed by, and already players are jumping into the game. Before its release date, a demo for the game came out, allowing players to play the game’s first chapter for free. It also promised that players who finished the demo could skip it in the game. […]

The NFL scouting combine is underway. The NFL world is congregating to help make dreams come true and help their respective teams win the Super Bowl. One of those franchises is the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons were in the mix for the NFC South division crown. They began the season 6-6 and were either tied […]

After a frustrating double-overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road again Friday to face the Detroit Pistons. While the Cavs are 3-0 against the Pistons this year, Detroit has been playing better basketball as of late, with their latest win coming against the Bulls at home. In this matchup, […]

Paul Skenes has an extremely bright future ahead of him. The 21-year-old was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft. Skenes is currently ranked as the No. 3 overall prospect in baseball according to MLB.com, trailing only Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers and Jackson Holliday of the Baltimore Orioles. […]

Every kid who loves basketball needs only three things… a ball, a basket, and an imagination. I’ve been there, and surely many of you who are reading along have too. And so has Kentucky Wildcats freshman guard Reed Sheppard, who is one of the lucky few who managed to turn his childhood imagination into a […]

With a month and a half left in the NBA regular season, the San Antonio Spurs are on track to suffer their worst season record in franchise history. Showing 11 wins through February, the Silver and Black aren’t on pace to exceed the 20 victories the 1996-1997 team mustered. Amid the struggles, the young team […]

The NFL scouting combine takes place the first week of March, which means that the 2024 NFL Draft is just around the corner. Marvin Harrison Jr. is the headliner for many in this star-studded 2024 wide receiver class. But, there are a couple of players who could potentially push Harrison Jr. for that number one […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of a dynastic run. They’ve made it to the Super Bowl four times in six seasons and have won three of those titles, including a championship in each of the last two seasons. However, in order to sustain this long-term dominance, the Chiefs have had to make […]

NetherRealm Studios has sparked excitement by adding Peacemaker to the Mortal Kombat 1 lineup. This new character is now accessible in Early Access for Premium Edition owners, as part of the latest game update. Peacemaker, widely recognized from John Cena’s performance in the DC Extended Universe, is a significant addition that highlights the franchise’s growth. […]