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The New York Knicks have experienced a good deal of success in recent seasons. And they expect more to come this season. But one thing that’s been missing has been a strong and consistent bench. That could very well change this season thanks to the arrival of Jordan Clarkson. And the ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Pre-Season […]

The Phoenix Suns have an ideal plan with their center rotation, according to head coach Jordan Ott. With four centers on the team, it feels that there might be some confusion with who will get minutes. Mark Williams, Nick Richards, Oso Ighodaro, and rookie Khaman Maluach all have similar yet different skill sets. Williams is […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings have returned after a phenomenal week of Championship Series baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the World Series after sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays are preparing for a Game 7 on Monday night. How do the […]

When it comes to developing as a big man in basketball, there is one former NBA star whom players seem to flock to in Hakeem Olajuwon. Olajuwon is considered one of the best players of all-time, and one of the most skilled centers ever. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was among the latest to […]

The New York Giants lost to the Denver Broncos 33-32 on Sunday in an epic collapse. New York was up 19-0 after the third quarter, quickly falling apart and losing an unthinkable game. Despite the optimism around Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, there is frustration in Big Blue Nation. Kicker Jude McAtamney and defensive coordinator […]

After the Jaguars’ 24-3 homecoming loss to Prairie View A&M, Southern University coach Terrence Graves might really be on the hot seat. With the loss, the Jaguars fall to 1-6 and have one of the worst offenses in HBCU football. Whether Graves will be relieved of his duties as head coach is purely conjecture, but […]

As the Dallas Mavericks finalize preparations for their 2025-26 NBA season opener, head coach Jason Kidd reaffirmed his confidence in rookie forward Cooper Flagg’s ability to handle point guard duties. The Mavericks will open their season Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center, with tipoff set for 9:30 p.m. ET on […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially ruled out running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The update was shared Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter, as the 5-1 Buccaneers prepare to face a 4-2 Lions team […]

Former NBA forward and current analyst Richard Jefferson revealed that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama reportedly urged the organization early in his rookie season to surround him with more talent, signaling a desire for the team to accelerate its rebuild and compete sooner rather than later. On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Jefferson discussed what […]

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban voiced his support for Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa following the quarterback’s recent apology for comments he made after the team’s Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Saban said he was proud of how Tagovailoa handled the situation after initially criticizing […]

The New York Jets are the lone NFL team without a win this season heading into Week 7. Despite the summer optimism around Aaron Glenn, things have been brutal to start the year. After the latest embarrassing loss to the Denver Broncos, the NFL Trade Deadline discussion has heated up. The Jets may trade Breece […]

The Montreal Canadiens are 4-1-0 five games into a massive 2025-26 NHL season. After making a trade for Noah Dobson in the offseason, they are roaring out of the gates and have playoff aspirations. But there are holes on the team they will want to fill. Long before the NHL trade deadline comes, the Canadiens […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes the New York Knicks’ growing relationship with Abu Dhabi could serve as an early foundation for the NBA’s plans to expand into Europe. Speaking on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, Windhorst outlined how Abu Dhabi’s existing partnerships and global sports investments may position the city as a future NBA […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is once again making headlines off the basketball court, this time turning his attention to the NFL and the struggling New York Jets. On the latest episode of Why Is Draymond Green Talking About Football with NFL Network’s Jordan Schultz, Green expressed frustration with the Jets’ instability and suggested […]

NBA 2K26 Season 2 arrived this week, with new MyTEAM and MyCAREER rewards for all players to potentially earn. A brand new season also means a brand new Pro Pass, which players can buy it to unlock even more content. Overall, the game features 80 total free rewards, 40 for MyCAREER, and 40 for MyTEAM. […]

It is no secret that the New York Giants are in the market for a veteran receiver ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline. General manager Joe Schoen has been working the phones, with the Las Vegas Raiders’ Jakobi Meyers emerging as a potential option. Meyers is not the only option, as the Giants have […]

The New York Mets missed the playoffs in the first year of the Juan Soto era partly because of poor pitching performances. With Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga injured, they leaned on three rookies to try and will them into the postseason. That did not work despite solid performances from Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, and […]

The struggle continues in Tennessee. The Titans are now turning to Mike McCoy to be the interim head coach after beginning the season 1-5. Brian Callahan has been let go after a tough tenure as head coach. The Titans will struggle to win games all season and could very well go winless the rest of […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter their Week 7 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons reeling a bit. Not only did they lose to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week, but they also lost Fred Warner to a season-ending injury. The 49ers are already without Nick Bosa on defense for the year, so the Sunday Night Football […]

The San Diego Padres are looking for a new manager yet again. Mike Shildt announced his retirement earlier this week, but there are some questions about the truth of what really happened. Ken Rosenthal doesn’t even believe he retired on his own volition. The facts will eventually come out, but for now, the Padres are […]

As the Miami Dolphins (1-5) prepare for their Week 7 matchup against the Cleveland Browns (1-5), questions surrounding the team’s chemistry and leadership continue to grow. According to NFL Network insider Jordan Schultz, the Dolphins are struggling with internal cohesion and accountability, further complicating an already disappointing start to the 2025 NFL season. On the […]

As the Miami Dolphins (1-5) attempt to regroup ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Cleveland Browns (1-5) on Sunday, a new report has raised questions about the team’s locker room chemistry and discipline. According to a recent FOX Sports report, the distractions of the Miami lifestyle are believed to be contributing to the […]

After their last-second victory over the Washington Commanders, the Chicago Bears are now 3-2 on the season. With three straight wins under their belt, head coach Ben Johnson has been getting plenty of praise. Of course, the NFL season is far from over. Johnson and company must prove that they could win games consistently over […]

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the biggest wins of the year on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills in Week 6. Their defense stifled Josh Allen while Bijan Robinson galloped for over 200 all-purpose yards. Now, they head across the country for another big primetime matchup. We have the bold predictions ready for […]

The Florida Panthers took a loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. It was certainly a tough one for them to give up. And it marks a second straight defeat after a 3-0-0 start to the season. However, no one is counting this team out in the slightest. It would be foolish to […]

The Detroit Red Wings made a few moves in NHL Free Agency this offseason. Travis Hamonic, James van Riemsdyk, and Mason Appleton were among the names to sign as free agents. Of course, the Red Wings also traded for John Gibson in a deal with the Anaheim Ducks. There are no star-level players here. But […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals start Week 7 on Thursday Night Football. While fantasy football matchups are determined on Sunday, starting out on the right foot is key. This AFC North battle will be key for both the division race and your matchup. So make the right decisions with our Steelers-Bengals Fantasy Football Start […]

Every August, fantasy football managers spend countless hours preparing for their drafts. They typically walk away very happy with their team. But if they were some of the managers who drafted a defense before the second or third-to-last round, they shouldn’t be. That is because fantasy football defenses are so unpredictable. The Philadelphia Eagles were […]

The Fantasy Football season is rolling into Week 7 after some epic running back performances. Bijan Robinson and De’Andre Swift dominated in Monday night’s doubleheader, Kimani Vidal burst onto the scene for the Los Angeles Chargers, and Rico Dowdle nearly topped 200 rush yards again in Week 6. But now, fantasy football managers need to […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their regular-season home opener against the Golden State Warriors next Tuesday, sports analyst Bill Simmons outlined several concerns he believes could derail the team’s 2025-26 campaign. Speaking on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, the longtime commentator discussed what he described as a turbulent environment surrounding […]

The New York Knicks have one preseason game left before a key deadline. They need to decide who will make their 2025-26 roster by Saturday. Before that date, they are able to cut players on nonguaranteed contracts without penalty. The team would like to carry both Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon into the season, but […]

The Orlando Magic were crowned NBA champions — at least virtually — in a new season simulation conducted by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The projection, part of ESPN’s annual computer-generated forecast, predicts that the Magic will not only reach the 2026 NBA Finals but win their first title in franchise history. […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next week against the Utah Jazz, new details have emerged involving Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban and his public defense of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer during the team’s ongoing Kawhi Leonard salary-cap controversy. On a recent episode of The Dan Le Batard […]

When a player goes from the top at their position to not even being mentioned, some might think of a rational explanation. Injuries, natural regression, among other things. However, that isn’t the case for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. The annual NBA general manager rankings didn’t even list Booker in the top five shooting guards. […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, projected 2026 No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa offered his scouting report on rookie forward Cooper Flagg — a player he has known and competed against since their early basketball days in New England. Dybantsa, who will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are at the center of the NBA media landscape this offseason as they begin their quest for another franchise championship. Superstar Luka Doncic has been everywhere this summer, appearing in advertisements, podcasts, and taking trips overseas to visit international fans. He’s also been debuting his latest signature sneakers with Jordan Brand, […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, new information has emerged regarding the league’s role in approving the organization’s major sponsorship deal with Aspiration before later investigating a separate arrangement involving star forward Kawhi Leonard. According to ESPN reporters Bobby Marks and Baxter Holmes, […]

Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts is not only the face of the reigning Super Bowl champion franchise, but he’s also the face of Jordan Brand when it comes to the gridiron. Constantly wearing classic Air Jordan sneaker cleats during his games, the brand has been making a big splash in sports outside of just basketball. […]

The New York Knicks have until Saturday, October 18, to finalize their roster. It’s their last opportunity ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season to waive players on non-guaranteed contracts without penalty. The Knicks signed veterans Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet, and Garrison Mathews to non-guaranteed deals in early September. At the time, it was reported that […]