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A 144-119 loss to the Dallas Mavericks marks the ninth in the last 10 matchups for the San Antonio Spurs against their rivals from up I-35. And the lone win came in last season’s finale when both teams — eliminated from the playoff picture — sat just about every member of their rotations, including Mavs […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been dominant to start the 2023-24 season after the James Harden saga finally ended. Joel Embiid is currently leading the MVP race in most voters’ eyes with averages of 35.0 points and 11.7 rebounds per game, while Tyrese Maxey has been phenomenal and could be the Most Improved Player. The star […]

The Sacramento Kings are back to their winning ways after a slow start to the season, sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Kings’ stellar performance continues to be headlined by De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, both of whom are likely going to be selected to the All-Star Game in February. Keegan Murray, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been unable to advance past the second round with Joel Embiid leading the way, but this seems like the year they can finally do it. The team will have a potential playoff preview when they face the Miami Heat on Christmas Day. In this article, we will explain how you can […]

Led by masterclasses from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, a starting lineup shake-up, and the power of desperation, the Los Angeles Lakers (15-14) snapped their four-game skid with an impressive 129-120 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-9) at the Paycom Center on Saturday night. AD labeled the OKC matchup as a […]

The Charlotte Hornets have lost their seventh straight game after putting up a fight against the defending champs, the Denver Nuggets, 102-95. It was a tightly contested game throughout the first half. In fact, the Hornets played stifling defense through the first 24 minutes. They came away with eight blocked shots and led the Nuggets […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an interesting 2023-24 season so far, if you will. In a season where they host the NHL All-Star Game, their star players have been inconsistent. At times, Toronto has looked like a legitimate playoff contender. But they’ve also been completely run off a rink, much like they were Thursday […]

If sports was confined to local appeal, it would not be the cultural behemoth we know it as today. Whether your team flames out halfway through the year or falls short in the playoffs, there must be something to pull you in for the remainder of the season. A lovable underdog tale is timeless and […]

Welp, so much for improvement. New York Knicks shooting guard RJ Barrett has returned to a familiar place — the realm of inconsistency. Shooting has been Barrett’s biggest drawback throughout his five seasons in the NBA. In particular, three-point shooting has been a major problem and something the Knicks badly need from him right now. […]

There are so many questions for Bronny James to answer as the 2023-24 college basketball season plays out. The son of LeBron James is clearly one of the most physically talented players in college basketball, but that’s really not the issue. James has played just 3 games for head coach Andy Enfield of the USC […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons doesn’t know when he will be able to return to the floor amid a six-week absence due to a back injury. The Nets announced Wednesday that Simmons has “displayed consistent strength improvement” and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. However, the three-time All-Star said Friday that he has not […]

In a stunning turn of events at the Day of Reckoning event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Joseph Parker secured a unanimous decision victory over Deontay Wilder, derailing the much-anticipated bout between Wilder and Anthony Joshua. The New Zealand heavyweight dominated the former champion, with judges scoring the fight 118-111, 118-110, and 120-108 in his favor. […]

Dmitry Bivol, the elusive enigma of the light heavyweight division, turned in a masterclass in controlled aggression on Saturday night, dismantling Lyndon Arthur over twelve rounds in a one-sided decision victory. The fight, billed as a crossroads clash between two rising contenders, quickly devolved into a showcase of Bivol’s technical brilliance and Arthur’s frustrating inability […]

Klay Thompson’s car collection is $700,000. Klay Thompson is a star wing player for the Golden State Warriors. He is a four-time NBA champion, five-time All-Star, and one-half of the Splash Brothers with Stephen Curry. In Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Thompson sustained a left ACL injury and missed the entirety of the […]

The Guaranteed Rate Bowl is an annual bowl game that has been played in the state of Arizona since 1989. It has had name changes but is most remembered in the modern era as the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, Cactus Bowl, and Cheez-It Bowl. This year’s edition will feature Kansas and UNLV. In this article, […]

The First Responder Bowl will feature Texas State and Rice staying in their home state to compete for the title this year. Texas State was given a bowl berth with their 7-5 record, while Rice snuck in with a win in their last game of the season to go 6-6. In this article, we will […]

The Portland Trail Blazers continue to work on their identity and connectedness in a season that is widely understood to be more about player development than wins and losses. As they take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, the Blazers will be focused on an additional area of focus – getting out to […]

This holiday season, the Epic Games Store is hosting an exciting holiday mystery game promotion. Featuring daily surprises, the campaign peaked on December 23 with the reveal of Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition. This approach, designed to keep the gaming community engaged and excited, reflects Epic Games Store’s commitment to delivering comprehensive gaming […]

This will be the ninth edition of the Quick Lane Bowl. Quick Lane Tire and Auto Center has been the title sponsor of the bowl game at Ford Field since the inaugural game in 2014. The Detroit Lions own, host, and operate this game. It is the second post-season game at Ford Field, as they […]

In an era of basketball where most players seem to be friends with one another, one rivalry stands out. Luka Doncic versus Devin Booker has drawn plenty of headlines over the past few years. And the Doncic-Booker beef has emerged as the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. Let’s take a deep dive into the […]

It might be getting snowier on the shores of Lake Erie but within the confines of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Cleveland Cavaliers are making it rain. Since returning home from a three-game losing road trip losing streak, on top of losing Evan Mobley and Darius Garland until early 2024, the Cavs have been letting it […]

Week 16 will feature a battle of the top teams in each conference as the Baltimore Ravens take on the San Francisco 49ers. We don’t usually get a battle of No.1 seeds and a possible Super Bowl matchup so late in the season. With both teams a game up on the No.1 seed for their […]

It’s natural to link Victor Wembanyama with fellow San Antonio Spurs top overall draft picks Tim Duncan and David Robinson. As far as Gregg Popovich and his coaching staff are concerned, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis provide better rookie season blueprints while Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and the likes of Kevin McHale provide […]

Week 16 will feature an NFC East battle between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles. It is the first of two matchups the teams have left against each other during the regular season. Let’s look at how you can watch their first game on Christmas Day. When and where is the Christmas Day […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are an exciting team to watch ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Oklahoma City has loads of extra draft capital and the salaries to make a big move. The Thunder are off to an 18-8 start, which has them in second place in the Western Conference. They are led by […]

The 2024 IIHF World Juniors are nearly upon us. As such, it’s time to take a look at one of the contenders for gold at the upcoming event. Team USA are seeking a measure of redemption. The Americans fell short of gold in 2023, settling for bronze while their Canadian rivals won it all. This […]

It has already been something off a remarkable season for the Northwestern Wildcats as they prepare for their Las Vegas Bowl matchup at Allegiant Stadium against Utah. The Big Ten team started their summer training camp steeped in controversy when a hazing controversy that took place under the regime of former head coach Pat Fitzgerald […]

It was announced Friday that the Miami Heat will retire Udonis Haslem’s jersey up to the rafters of the Kaseya Center on Jan. 19 when the team faces the Atlanta Hawks. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before tonight’s game against, funny enough, the Hawks where he spoke about Haslem, what he meant to the […]

The Boston Bruins have a mission during the 2023-24 season. The team that set the NHL regular season record for wins and points last year, is determined to bounce back from the shocking first-round loss that knocked them out of the Stanley Cup playoffs last year. The Bruins were beaten in 7 games by the […]

The Green Bay Packers Week 16 game against the Carolina Panthers pits them, on paper, against the team with the worst record in the league. But there are no easy games for Green Bay down the stretch as it plays to stay alive in the playoff race. The Packers are looking to bounce back from […]

The recent announcement by Mytona regarding the impending shutdown of The Day Before servers has resonated profoundly within the gaming community, signaling the end of a game that initially sparked immense enthusiasm but ultimately became embroiled in controversy. This decision, marking the server closure on January 22, 2024, puts a definitive end to a journey […]

The recent announcement by Chinese regulators of new, stringent regulations aimed at curbing excessive spending in online games has sent significant ripples through the global gaming industry. These rules, seen as a major blow to the world’s largest gaming market, have had profound implications, disrupting major companies and shaking investor confidence to its core. Impact […]

Christmas Day will feature an AFC West battle between the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs took care of the Raiders in their other matchup this season, winning 31-17 in Las Vegas. Let’s explain how to watch the second matchup between the Raiders and the Chiefs. When and where is the Christmas […]

Victor Wembanyama didn’t play much in his return from a sore right ankle in Thursday night’s loss to the Chicago Bulls. The star rookie played in only 22 minutes, scoring a career-low seven points and grabbing five rebounds at the United Center. “No, he’s fine. He’s fine. He has a minute limitation so we have […]

As the final week of Friday the 13th: The Game being available for sale approaches, the gaming community is preparing to bid farewell to this unique and immersive slasher adventure. Developed by IllFonic and launched in 2017, the game offered a riveting survival experience, placing players in the haunting environs of Camp Crystal Lake to […]

2023 will be etched in the annals of MMA history as the year Alexa Grasso steered her ship through turbulent waters and emerged triumphant, both literally and figuratively. Her journey culminated in rightfully claiming the coveted title of ClutchPoints’ 2023 Female Fighter of the Year. Female Fighter of the Year: Alexa Grasso pic.twitter.com/LDsyB6V3pw — Matt […]

NFL analyst Michael Lombardi took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) to talk about the treatment San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy receives compared to other players at the same position in the NFL. He said the labels of “game manager” and “system quarterback” is not fair in the eyes of Lombardi. “Purdy is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest free-agency splash, not just of this year but of all-time when they signed two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract. This signing gave the Dodgers their centerpiece for years to come, but Ohtani’s deferral of $680 million of his salary to the end of his […]

In an absolute no-brainer decision, the Miami Heat will be retiring the jersey of Udonis Haslem up to the rafters on Jan. 19 when the team plays against the Atlanta Hawks. The team announced the date Friday, funny enough, before they play the Hawks tonight. Heat president and basketball legend Pat Riley provided a statement […]