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Sixers guard and “The Pat Bev Pod” star Patrick Beverley has an interesting theory regarding D’Angelo Russell joining the bench unit for the Lakers. Beverly on the latest edition of his podcast brought up Russell being moved to the bench and compared it to Los Angeles coach Darvin Ham benching Russell Westbrook a few games […]

As the countdown to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begins, women’s flag football is not just entering the scene, it’s exploding in popularity. Spearheaded by pioneers like Jo Overstreet, a standout flag football player from Texas, the sport is transitioning from a casual pastime to an international sensation. The once overlooked sport has gained new […]

There are various levels to greatness in sports. There’s greatness in the traditional sense. That’s the kind of greatness that we associate with awards and championships. We talk about these individuals and reflect fondly on their careers. We can easily tell the story of their career through their many wins and noteworthy losses. We recount […]

The WNBA is set to embark on its 28th season on May 14, 2024, featuring a notable monthlong break for the Summer Olympics and a new format for the Commissioner’s Cup. Reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces, and last season’s runners-up, the New York Liberty, are scheduled to kick off the season against the Phoenix […]

After Taylor Swift went viral in her Time Person of the Year interview recently for her savage response to all the “Dads, Brads and Chads” annoyed by her screen time during NFL games she attends, it was only a matter of time before the Dads, Brads, and Chads clapped back. Well now they have in […]

The doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva continues to draw attention as a new delay emerges, with a decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) now expected by Feb. 12, more than two years after the controversy first erupted at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Valieva, who was only 15 at […]

After the conclusion of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, eight of the 12 berths for the 2024 Olympics have now been taken, with the last four to be decided at qualifying tournaments. But for the eight teams that have punched their respective tickets to Paris, the job is far from over, especially with an Olympic […]

AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah has expressed his eagerness to represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics, but his participation hinges on the decision of his club, reported by GOAL. Musah, a key figure for the Italian giants since his summer move from Valencia, has made 14 appearances across all competitions, starting nine of […]

Welcome to Bracketology at ClutchPoints, the one-stop shop for you sickos out there who are consumed by all things March Madness! As we head into the second week of the 2023-24 college basketball season, we’ve already seen a handful of noteworthy results. Arizona went into Cameron Indoor Stadium and got the better of a Duke […]

The 2024 Summer Olympics will feature flag football and multiple NFL players have expressed their interest in participating. Now, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes opens up about the possibility of playing as well. Mahomes makes it clear he’s interested in playing, but is wary of the speed on the field, according to Sam McDowell […]

Brittney Griner is lacing up her sneakers and hitting the hardwood once again, adding a new chapter in her storied basketball career as she eyes playing for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After spending 10 months detained in Russia, Griner is back on the court, this time for Team USA, ready to chase […]

Lionel Messi, the revered Argentine football icon, has received a prestigious invitation that could mark a historic chapter in his illustrious career, reported by GOAL. Organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have extended an offer to the Inter Miami star, hoping the legendary player will compete for gold, adding another remarkable accolade to his already […]

Former Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton is back home following a several-week stay in intensive care with a rare form of pneumonia. One of Retton’s daughters, Mckenna Kelly, announced Monday that Retton is back home and “in recovery mode” in a post made to Instagram. Retton was hospitalized earlier this October at a […]

We’re still five years out from the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, but the recently announced inclusion of Flag Football, one of the Games’ newest events, has already captured the attention of sports fans, NFL players, and a handful of very important people who will have a say in determining just how popular the […]

The International Olympic Committee or IOC has recently announced plans to create the Olympic Esports Games. This announcement was made during the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, India. This project will be headed by the IOC Esports Commission which was formed earlier this year. President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach revealed that the […]

Australian basketball fans have long awaited the return of Ben Simmons to the country’s national team. After a lingering back injury sidelined Simmons for the second half of the 2022-23 season, the former number-one pick chose not to play for the Boomers in the 2023 FIBA World Cup this summer. After an extended rehab process, […]

A resurgence seems to be on the horizon for Ben Simmons. All of that was happening for the Brooklyn Nets star as he traversed the NBA Preseason along with Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson. But, a lingering question in the minds of most basketball fans. Will he be willing to join Josh Giddey in strengthening  […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant wants to represent Team USA for a fourth time in the Summer Olympics. Durant shared his sentiments on representing his country again with Yahoo! Sports’ Vincent Goodwill on Monday. “I’m 100 percent committed,” Kevin Durant said. “It’s on whoever is making the calls. They put the team together, they make […]

Team USA is going to be massively full of talent for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker have all expressed some level of interest in suiting up for the red, white, and blue. But, the team would need a two-way guard with immense talent in hounding opposing ballhandlers. […]

Assassin’s Creed Mirage has a dozen Enigmas, scattered around its various areas. Here’s the location, solution, and everything you need to know about the Solve This Problem Quickly For Me Enigma in AC Mirage. The Enigma puzzle begins by finding the scroll. It will be marked by a golden scroll on your maps when you’re […]

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine it’s the year 2028. Congratulations guys, we’ve made it! Global warming hasn’t gotten us yet, nor has a terrifying nuclear war! It’s July and we’re in Los Angeles, California. The Summer Olympics have just begun and standing shoulder to shoulder down on a 50 x 30 yard […]

Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton is currently in the ICU dealing with a rare form of pneumonia, according to her daughter McKenna Kelley. Retton has been in the hospital for a week now and cannot breathe on her own, via Christine Brennan. Mary Lou Retton, one of the greatest names in U.S. Olympic history, […]

Joel Embiid’s decision when it comes to the national team he’ll be representing in international competitions became a hot topic in recent years, with the Philadelphia 76ers star deciding between two primary suitors in Team USA and Team France. In the end, Embiid decided to go with Team USA, stacking the deck even more for […]

The 2028 Olympics will be hosted by the United States for the ninth time in history. The last time the US hosted the Olympics was in 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Los Angeles will be the next host city. With new times comes new opportunities. LA 28 will feature a variety of Olympic sports […]

Football is coming to the Olympics… well, sort of. The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, CA is reportedly set to feature flag football. It’s unclear how many NFL players will be interested in representing Team USA in flag football, but Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill seems to be all in. And Hill wants other NFL […]

USMNT U-23 head coach Marko Mitrovic has announced the 23-player squad for the training camp in preparation for the Paris Olympics 2024, reported by GOAL. The camp, set to take place in Phoenix, Arizona, will serve as a crucial step for the team as they gear up for the upcoming international competition. The selected squad […]

Team USA is looking to make its return to Olympic glory in 2024. Although the American team was unable to garner a medal at the recent FIBA World Cup, a series of high-profile commitments have the team looking poised for a run at Gold when the 2024 Olympics get underway from Paris. However, not everyone […]

Joel Embiid is expanding his basketball career beyond the NBA and into the international stage next year. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar has decided to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Team USA hasn’t gotten any other firm commitments yet but the list of stars expected to join Embiid is mighty intriguing. LeBron […]

LeBron James has not yet officially committed to playing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, but he’s clearly invested in how the roster shapes up — a roster that now includes Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. At Lakers training camp on Thursday, LeBron reiterated his interest in chasing gold at age 39. […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid made a big decision on who he will play for at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, ultimately choosing Team USA over his birth country Cameroon, and France, where he always holds citizenship. As you can imagine, there was no shortage of mixed reactions to Embiid suiting up for the […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard left the door open to playing for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Leonard notoriously doesn’t care much for the spotlight or any excess media attention. Fans rarely hear from him when he’s not playing for the Clippers. At NBA Media Day, however, Leonard said he actually […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox is one of the top young players in the NBA. Last season, Fox created a phenomenon across the NBA as he led the Kings to surprising playoff victories that resulted in the team “lighting the beam” at ARCO Arena. Recently head coach Mike Brown revealed his championship aspirations for the […]

Chicago Bulls stars Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan responded to a question about whether or not they would play at the Paris Olympics in 2024 for Team USA basketball if they were offered a roster spot in the way you’d expect two former gold medalists to respond. Zach LaVine, who won gold in Tokyo with […]

With less than a year until the 2024 Olympics kicks off in Paris, some NBA superstars have big decisions to make in terms of their participation in the event. Reigning NBA MVP and Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is one of those players and the Sixers big man said he’ll make a decision in the […]

The 2023-2024 NBA season is getting ready to kick off with media days beginning across the league. The Boston Celtics are one of the most enticing teams to watch, especially after landing Jrue Holiday in a massive trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. Ahead of the season, Celtics star Jaylen Brown has his eyes set […]

Team USA could make a push to craft a team that will rival the 1992 Dream Team. LeBron James has already signified his interest in joining the 2024 Paris Olympics squad, which means that other superstars are likely to follow suit. One person in particular has an uncertain future when it comes to international basketball […]

It’s always a hot topic whenever Team USA, the supposed powerhouse of international basketball, fails to win a gold medal. But during the 2023 FIBA World Cup, they didn’t just fail to claim first place, they also failed to take home any medal at all after they faltered in the face of adversity against Canada […]

With the 2024 Paris Olympics less than a year away, speculation has begun as to which NBA players will be representing their countries next summer. One of the biggest questions is whether or not Philadelphia 76ers superstar and reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will suit up in the Olympics, and if so, for whom? Born […]

At least one sportsbook seems to think the rumors that LeBron James is recruiting NBA All-Stars to play for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics are true. BetOnline has odds for which players will don the stars & stripes next summer and try to help Team USA win its fifth consecutive gold medal at […]