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Rex Ryan knows a thing or two about the top teams in New York Jets history. Ryan coached two of the best, leading the Jets to the AFC Championship Game in consecutive seasons over a decade ago. That 2010 team was 11-5, tied for second-most wins in franchise history behind the 12-4 mark in 1998. […]

Sean Strickland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history on Saturday night, dominating Israel Adesanya to claim the middleweight championship at UFC 293. Sean Strickland: UFC middleweight champion 🤠 #UFC293 pic.twitter.com/Rq0AoxwUhG — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 10, 2023 Israel Adesanya has issued his first statement, which was brief, since losing his middleweight […]

The New England Patriots will be down a key offensive player in their season-opening matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, but they’re expected to have their top player on that side of the ball suit up. While DeVante Parker is a no-go for Sunday, Rhamondre Stevenson should be able to play, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported […]

In the UFC 293 prelims, Jack Jenkins faced off against Chepe Mariscal in a featherweight bout. Unfortunately, the fight ended in a TKO stoppage due to a gruesome arm injury that Jenkins suffered during the second round of the fight. The Jack Jenkins elbow snap was nasty 🤮 https://t.co/JRHexiNzru — Lewis Simpson (@LewisSimpsonMMA) September 10, […]

Newly signed UFC welterweight Charles Radtke defeated Blood Diamond in his debut at UFC 293 by unanimous decision. The crowd was booing him during the fight when the official scorecard and announcement were made. Radtke didn’t take too kindly to that and let them know how he felt calling them all an NSFW slur. https://twitter.com/jedigoodman/status/1700660538001567841?s=20 […]

It appears that Breece Hall has no issues sharing carries with Dalvin Cook on the New York Jets this season. In fact, the second-year running back sounds very excited about his team’s backfield timeshare. “Oh, we’re probably going to be the best duo in the league,” Hall said Saturday. The Jets signed Cook, a four-time […]

As if Sauce Gardner wasn’t good enough as a rookie last season, the flashy cornerback said he’s looking to be even better in 2023 with the New York Jets. “I’m just trying to dominate,” Gardner said Saturday. “Sky’s the limit for me. That’s how I feel and my teammates feel the same way about me, […]

Steve Kerr insisted last month he wouldn’t determine whether Chris Paul will start or come off the bench this season until the Golden State Warriors get a better feel for their revamped roster during training camp. As official preparations for 2023-24 loom on the horizon, though, one plugged-in league insider believes the Warriors have already […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most celebrated franchises in NBA history, but it has been a long time since the Michael Jordan glory days. While there finally appeared to be some real promise in the 2021-22 season after some lean years following the Jimmy Butler trade, the Lonzo Ball injury and other issues […]

If the Philadelphia 76ers are marginally better in the 2023-24 season than they were last year, it’s probably due to new head coach Nick Nurse. The Sixers’ roster is in disarray with the uncertainty surrounding James Harden and the key bench players they failed to find surefire replacements for. They’re hoping Nurse can use the […]

When Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019, the question was not if this franchise would win their first NBA title, but how many titles would they win? The last four years in Brooklyn will forever go down as one of the greatest “what if” storylines in NBA history, as […]

Like many NBA stars, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is known for his offensive prowess. However, that doesn’t mean the four-time All-Star is ignoring the other parts of his game. While plenty of players are aiming for the league’s MVP award or trying to make one of the three All-NBA teams, Tatum’s focus is on […]

Nick Bosa and the San Francisco 49ers made NFL history on Wednesday when they came to an agreement on a contract extension that made the edge rusher the highest paid defensive player in the game’s existence. News of the five-year, $170 million extension travelled quickly, not just because of the magnitude of the contract, but also […]

The addition of Russell Westbrook to an LA Clippers team already featuring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George has brought some added excitement to Southern California. Today, the Los Angeles Clippers and KTLA have announced an extension of their partnership through the 2024-25 NBA season, the Clippers announced today. KTLA, Los Angeles’ No. 1 TV station, […]

BROOKLYN, NY — Before becoming an NBA All-Star, Donovan Mitchell used to play NBA 2K all the time. Ahead of the 2023 regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers star took a trip to his native New York to bask in the hype and anticipation of NBA 2K24, which will be released this Friday. At ArtsDistrict in […]

The Charlotte Hornets are one of the youngest organizations in the NBA. Forming in 1988, the Hornets rebranded to the Bobcats in 2004 before they once again became the Hornets in 2014. While the name of the team has changed, this franchise’s lack of success has remained. They’ve never advanced past the Eastern Conference Semifinals […]

After two months of consideration, conversations, and background checks, the Los Angeles Lakers finally came to terms with free-agent center Christian Wood. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers and Wood agreed to a two-year, $5.7 million veteran minimum contract with the second year as a player option. He’ll earn about $2.71 million in 2023-24. […]

Tom Brady isn’t the only person the New England Patriots are welcoming back on Sunday. Matt Patricia will also be making his return to Foxborough over the weekend, but he’ll be on the opposing team’s coaching staff as he accepted a job with the Philadelphia Eagles to be a senior defensive assistant over the offseason. […]

When the New England Patriots brought Malik Cunningham back and placed him on the practice squad following cutdown day, many assumed that he would be used to mimic one of the many mobile quarterbacks the team has on their schedule this season. So, with the Patriots taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, the […]

Ciryl Gane overpowered Serghei Spivac with a flurry of fists for a TKO in the main event of UFC Paris in the second round of the matchup. https://twitter.com/JmagStatsMMA/status/1698093275729596709?s=20 The first round was a feeling-out process for both fighters. Gane was the more active fighter, throwing a variety of kicks and punches. Serghei Spivac was content […]

While Ronnie 2K and NBA 2K24 are preparing for the game’s worldwide release this week, the NBA season is also gearing up for it’s start. In less than a month, all 30 teams will have completed Media Day and begun training camp. For Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns, they’ll be starting the […]

Winning is in the DNA of the Boston Celtics organization. Their 17 NBA titles are tied for the most in league history and they have had just one losing season since 2007. Appearing in the Eastern Conference Finals in five of the last seven seasons has put Boston at the top of the league once more, […]

Team USA entered the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup on a sour note after an upset defeat against Lithuania. In need of a bounceback effort against Italy in the elimination round Tuesday, Mikal Bridges was the star of the show for the red, white and blue. Bridges poured in 24 points on 8-of-11 shooting […]

Barring a last-minute change in developments, the Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden conundrum will be brought into training camp. The Sixers are left with very few options — much less good ones — for how to solve it. Trading away Harden is the only way to ensure any type of harmony leading into the season, but […]

The creative team behind Season 2 of “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” compiled a companion guide outlining the historical accuracy of each episode, which they provided to ClutchPoints’ Lakers reporter. “We felt it important to show our work out of respect for the many living characters depicted,” the creators wrote. (Episodes begin with […]

D.J. Reed has some lofty expectations for the New York Jets in the 2023 NFL season. In fact, the cornerback said Monday that he believes his Jets D can be historically great this season. “I’m very confident,” Reed told reporters. “I think we have the potential to be the best defense in the NFL. Honestly, […]

A trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 has been followed up by two first-round exits from the playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks. The upcoming 2023-24 season proves to be very important for this organization, one that has consistently gone through changes over the years. Trae Young has been the face of the franchise […]

In exactly one week, the New York Jets will kick off their most highly anticipated season in recent memory. Head coach Robert Saleh is confident the Jets will be ready when they face the beasts of the AFC East, the Buffalo Bills, in a Monday Night Football clash on Sept. 11. And what makes the […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets will have two key playmakers in the lineup when they host the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. Coach Robert Saleh confirmed Monday that running backs Breece Hall and Dalvin Cook will each play in the Sept. 11 opener. Hall is coming back from […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

Few teams will be in the spotlight more during the 2023 NFL season than the New York Jets. Some predict Super Bowl glory for Gang Green, while others expect a colossal flop. With Week 1 of the season approaching, it’s time for some bold Jets predictions. Much of the season depends on quarterback Aaron Rodgers. […]

The NBA is made up of the best basketball players in the world. Every single team has talented players and when looking at the New Orleans Pelicans, it is clear to point out that Brandon Ingram is their All-Star leader. The 2023-24 season will mark Ingram’s eighth NBA season and his fifth with the Pelicans. […]

It’s 1982, and tensions are boiling up and down the Los Angeles Lakers organization in season two of ‘Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘. In season one, Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the ballclub, drafted Magic Johnson, hired Paul Westhead as head coach (and Pat Riley as his assistant), and the Lakers — captained by […]

Austin Reaves didn’t have his offensive A-game on Friday in Manila, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard still played an integral role in Team USA’s tightly contested 85-73 win vs. Montenegro at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Reaves came off the bench and played the second-most minutes on the team (24:56), behind Anthony Edwards. Once […]

The NBA offseason can be very grueling for fans to get through, especially in the months of August and September when most players are on vacation or quietly working on their games. Over the last few years, however, some of the little-known basketball runs that occur at UCLA in the offseason have been revitalized. At […]

The New England Patriots have their next backup quarterback. Matt Corral was claimed by the team off waivers on Thursday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. With the move, Corral goes straight to the Patriots’ 53-man roster, presumably making him New England’s lead backup quarterback behind Mac Jones. By rule, Corral will also have to stick […]

The NBA offseason truly never ends, as there is always some sort of drama playing out right up to the start of the new season. Not only are James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers proving that this year is no different, but Damian Lillard’s situation with the Portland Trail Blazers continues to draw the attention […]

The New York Jets did not offer up many surprises when they cut their roster to 53 players this week. But it doesn’t mean every move was expected. The biggest surprise is that the Jets kept seven wide receivers on their initial roster, including three first-year players. Irv Charles, who was on New York’s practice […]

The NBA offseason is winding down, yet the Boston Celtics still have a few things to address. The Celtics’ biggest concern is filling the last two vacancies on the roster, one of which may or may not be occupied by unrestricted free agent forward Blake Griffin. Griffin spent the 15th year of his long career […]