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DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki is often seen attending Dallas Mavericks games. He is a franchise legend who led Dallas to an NBA championship in 2011. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd addressed the impact on the current team of having a legend like Nowitzki attend games. “It’s great,” Kidd said on Tuesday after practice. “You’re talking […]

Focus on defense has long been a San Antonio Spurs mantra. From Tim Duncan and David Robinson to Kawhi Leonard, the attention to that side of the ball set a foundation for five championships in 15 years. It’s also translated to vast recognition when you include the likes of Bruce Bowen and Alvin Robertson. Victor […]

The Las Vegas Aces face the Phoenix Mercury in a rematch in Vegas on Tuesday, May 21. Both teams are coming off wins. An electrifying win for Vegas against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday highlighted rookie Kate Martin’s strengths. The Mercury locked down its first win of the season against the Atlanta Dream at […]

INDIANAPOLIS —  With roughly five minutes to go in Monday night’s rematch between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun, Temi Fagbenle grabbed her 10th rebound for Indiana. The 6-foot-4 backup center passed to star rookie Caitlin Clark and glid so fast on the floor to be in perfect position for Clark’s return dish. The transition […]

In the midst of an NBA All-Rookie First Team season, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama put up one astonishing stat line after another. So, as impressive as this is, perhaps it shouldn’t surprise: the generational talent became the fifth player in NBA history to have six games with 25 or more points, at least […]

One of Jerod Mayo’s first decisions as New England Patriots head coach was to extend offers to Brian Belichick and Steve Belichick after the team parted ways with their father, Bill Belichick, in January. Steve Belichick didn’t take Mayo’s offer to remain in New England, opting to join Jedd Fisch’s staff at Washington. However, Brian […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark exited Monday night’s game versus the Connecticut Sun with an apparent left ankle injury. Midway through the second quarter, Clark rolled her ankle, right before merging with Connecticut forward Brionna Jones’ ball-screen.  “I turned it pretty good,” Clark said after the game. “I think it just got caught… […]

The Michigan football team has had some good luck in the transfer portal lately as they have picked up four commitments in the past week. One player that decided to the transfer to the Wolverines is former Albany cornerback Aamir Hall. Hall committed to play for Michigan late last week, and he is a big […]

NEW YORK — The New York Liberty have a perfect record to start the 2024 season, but they’ve yet to play a perfect game. Now 4-0 with a 74-63 win over the Seattle Storm on Monday night at Barclays Center, the reigning WNBA runners-up have had some moments of sheer brilliance. The Liberty have also […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to battle in the Western Conference Finals. Both teams feature stars, with Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic emerging as potential faces of the league. Edwards has seen a drastic increase in his star-power this season, and Mavs head coach Jason Kidd has taken notice. “When […]

An important improvement in boxing circles exhibits Diego Pacheco now considered the primary contender for the WBO super middleweight title, presently held by the legendary Canelo Alvarez. 🚨 PACHECO BECOMES #1 CHALLENGER 🇺🇲 Diego Pacheco is the now the new #1 challenger with the WBO for Canelo Alvarez’s super middlewight world title following Jaime Munguia’s […]

In a turn of events that has rocked the world of combat sports, UFC icon Anderson Silva is set to face off against his rival Chael Sonnen in an eagerly awaited boxing match scheduled for June 15 2024, in São Paulo, Brazil. This upcoming showdown marks the culmination of their rivalry that captivated MMA fans […]

The NBA released its 2024 All-Rookie team on Monday, which featured an standout group of rookies including Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Brandon Miller. But one name that was missing from the list was Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson. Here is a look at the teams: The 2023-24 Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team: Chet […]

The New England Patriots opened up organized team activities (OTA) with four quarterbacks, rostering Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye, Bailey Zappe and Joe Milton. When the Patriots enter training camp, that number could be down to three. Jerod Mayo stated that his plan is to narrow the competition for the starting quarterback job down to three […]

Jaden McDaniels was tremendous to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves’ second-round series against the reigning NBA champs. The Denver Nuggets disrespected his jump shot by sagging way off of him. McDaniels took advantage late in the series, specifically in the must-win Games 6 and 7. The Wolves’ forward found his groove by hitting open shots […]

After a thrilling Game 7 win over the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. While one of the toughest challengers in Minnesota’s way is now eliminated, the Wolves’ remaining pathway to immortality is not easy. As Minnesota looks to book their NBA […]

Smart front offices find ways to squeeze every drop of value out of every single asset that passes through the building. It is the only way for small-market teams allergic to the luxury tax to stay competitive. The New Orleans Pelicans are getting squeezed out of the Western Conference’s top-six conversation by the day though. […]

Austin Reaves might be the best golfer in the NBA, but he won’t be competing on the PGA Tour anytime soon. On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers guard shot a 6-over 76 in a Korn Ferry Tour qualifying attempt. Still, pretty good for a full-time hooper. Austin Reaves shot a 6-over 76 https://t.co/yWY9GiH0el https://t.co/ix468pxMEf — Michael […]

The Boston Celtics have reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the fourth time in five seasons, and they were able to do so without complete health. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis suffered a right soleus strain in Game 4 of the first round and hasn’t returned since. This calf injury has caused Porzingis to miss six […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II performed well during the Dallas Mavericks’ Western Conference Semifinals series victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively, a 20-year-old rookie, presented a lob threat for Dallas and he also helped in the rebounding department. The Thunder turned to a Hack-a-Shaq method on Lively to send him to free throw line […]

The NBA Draft Combine is a wrap and the postseason is down to the final four teams. Every other franchise is scheduling private workouts and starting to push for information to use in the trade market. The New Orleans Pelicans are in the middle of action with many league media members assuming Brandon Ingram will […]

The NBA announced its All-Rookie Teams and the first team won’t surprise many, if it all. Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama headlines a group that includes Chet Holmgren, Brandon Miller, Jamie Jaquez Jr., and Brandin Podziemski. The first team selections reflects Rookie of the Year voting. The San Antonio Spurs generational talent finished first […]

The New York Knicks’ 2023-24 came to an end on Sunday when they lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 130-109 to the Indiana Pacers. They technically lost more than just the series, as they suffered another major injury, as well. Either way, New York’s season is over. And before we look ahead, let’s […]

The Boston Celtics became very familiar with the Indiana Pacers over the course of the regular season, and they’ll meet once again in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. Heading into this semifinal matchup, the two paths taken have differed. The C’s, who own the No. 1 overall seed, won both of their playoff series with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are holders of the 2024 NBA Draft’s 21st overall pick but the front office is most assuredly on the clock. The Western Conference is wide open for all takers next season and Zion Williamson will be back for another run. The front office is operating with an urgency to improve according […]

The NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois, has provided league personnel with more information on almost all of the prospects who are looking to hear commissioner Adam Silver call their name on draft night. Alexandre Sarr, who found himself as the top-rated prospect on ClutchPoints’ 2024 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0 ahead of the combine, […]

The Chicago Sky won their first game of the 2024 WNBA season against the Dallas Wings on Saturday night. Angel Reese helped Chicago rally from a 12-point deficit after losing their first Week 1 matchup three days prior. The Sky are proving to have a special blend of depth and an emerging chemistry to help […]

Unless a team finishes the season as NBA Champions, there will be fallout when the season ends. Only a few days after being eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be experiencing some fallout of their own, including with the Cavs’ starting backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and […]

DENVER — Head coach Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets had their hopes of repeating as NBA champions squashed after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The loss was incredibly frustrating for the Nuggets considering, at one point, they had a 20-point lead over the Timberwolves. In his […]

The 2003-04 season was the last time the Minnesota Timberwolves saw the Western Conference Finals. Two decades later and the young and hungry Wolves were looking to knock off the reigning champs on the road. In a playoff-defining Game 7, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves took down the Denver Nuggets in […]

Xander Schauffele (-21) completed a wire-to-wire 2024 PGA Championship to secure his elusive first major victory at Valhalla Golf Club on Sunday, fending off formidable pushes from Bryson DeChambeau (-20) and Viktor Hovland (-18). As it did all week, Valhalla played low on an 88-degree day in Louisville, KY. 13 golfers woke up on Sunday […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-116 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals to clinch a series victory. Many players on the Thunder experienced the NBA playoffs for the first time in 2024. Chet Holmgren was among the players to make his NBA postseason debut. Before Game 6, Holmgren […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ 117-116 Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday was a fitting ending to the series. Oklahoma City and Dallas battled throughout. It was a hard-fought series that led to Mavs star Kyrie Irving making an eye-opening admission. While speaking to reporters after the game, Mavericks head coach […]

When the NBA’s All-Rookie Teams are announced on Monday, there’s no question that San Antonio Spurs Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama will stand front and center, just as fellow ROY winners Tim Duncan and David Robinson decades before him. But maybe even ardent Spurs fans might not be quick to point out that Gary […]

Former LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese won her first WNBA game on Saturday night after the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 83-74. Reese put on a stout performance in her second matchup of the 2024 season. The rookie forward made a play on her “Chi Barbie” nickname with a big claim after the […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II played a pivotal role in the Dallas Mavericks’ series-clinching 117-116 Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively finished the game with a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double. The Mavs rookie center was able to overcome the pressure of the NBA playoffs, and Lively shared a tribute on his Instagram story […]

BROOKLYN — By 10:30 on Saturday morning, the plaza in front of Barclays Center was swarming with seafoam green. Fans young and old were lining up to get into the arena a full 90 minutes before doors even opened for the New York Liberty’s home opener against the Indiana Fever. When the game finally tipped […]

Indiana Fever top-overall pick Caitlin Clark has become only the fourth rookie in WNBA history to have scored 50-plus points and dish out 15-plus assists through their first three career games. Clark joins the premiere company of Candace Parker, Sue Bird and Nikki McCray.  In elite company 👏 Caitlin Clark joins Candace Parker, Sue Bird […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks narrowly defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-116 in Game 6 of their Western Conference Semifinals series. It required a complete team effort as Oklahoma City challenged Dallas throughout the series. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have now reached the Western Conference Finals as a star-studded duo leading a team, something […]