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The Michigan football team picked up a big win against Nebraska last weekend, and running the football is a big reason why. The Wolverines picked up nearly 300 yards on the ground, and a nine minute drive in the fourth quarter sealed the victory. Michigan got the ball back up by seven points, and the […]

Since losing to Oklahoma, the Michigan football team has bounced back nicely with wins over Central Michigan and Nebraska. The offensive performance against the Chippewas was as good as we’ve seen in a while from the Wolverines, and they dominated the line of scrimmage at Nebraska. It’s been good to see, but the pass defense […]

The Michigan football team is now 3-1 overall and 1-0 in Big Ten play after picking up a big win against Nebraska over the weekend. Quarterback Bryce Underwood didn’t have to do a lot with his arm in this one as the Wolverines gashed the Cornhuskers for nearly 300 yards rushing, and Underwood had a […]

Ben Saraf was the last of three Brooklyn Nets point guards selected in June’s NBA draft. However, the Israeli floor general has been among the team’s top surprises this offseason, turning heads with his maturity and high-level play. “He’s always under control. He’s never too high, never too low. And you can tell, his positional […]

PHOENIX– Kahleah Copper and Nate Tibbetts have had a close relationship, especially with the Phoenix Mercury making the playoffs twice. As they’re taking on the Minnesota Lynx in the semifinals, the Mercury made playoff history by securing a 20+ point comeback. However, the takeover began in the second half. In the 20 minutes of play […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Branden Carlson to a two-way deal, which they announced on Friday. The Thunder’s second-round pick in this year’s draft — Brooks Barnhizer — occupies their second two-way slot, while the third remains vacant ahead of training camp. Carlson joined the Thunder last season after Chet Holmgren suffered a hip injury […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the most underrated signings of the 2025 free agency period when they secured Ty Jerome on a three-year, $28 million deal. While the basketball world focused on blockbuster trades and max contracts, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman landed what could be the missing piece in the Grind City championship puzzle. Playing […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed the $822 million commitment he made to All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren over the summer. After signing all three to max extensions following their first title, Presti sees plenty of room for growth in his core players, and why wouldn’t he? Williams […]

Jonathan Kuminga has dominated headlines throughout the entire NBA offseason. In less than one week, a conclusion to his standoff with the Golden State Warriors will be reached, as Kuminga has until Wednesday, October 1, to make a decision on his $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 2025-26 NBA season. Between all that has happened […]

Mark Cuban became the owner of the Dallas Mavericks during the year 2000. The Mavs have since become one of the NBA’s more popular franchises. Additionally, the team won its first championship under Cuban in 2011. Cuban recently reflected on his first year as the team owner, via Yahoo Sports. “I remember my first year, […]

The Michigan football team has been without its head coach for the last couple of weeks as Sherrone Moore was serving a two-game suspension related to the team’s sign-stealing scandal. While Moore was gone, associate head coach Biff Poggi served as head coach, and the Wolverines picked up wins vs. Central Michigan and at Nebraska. […]

The Michigan football team picked up a massive win on the road over the weekend against Nebraska, and the story of the game was the Wolverines’ rushing attack. Michigan ran for nearly 300 yards, and ended up winning the game 30-27. The line of scrimmage was dominated by the Maize and Blue, and that is […]

After the Michigan football team lost to Oklahoma in Week 2, College Football Playoff hopes took a hit. In the new 12-team CFP era, teams like Michigan can likely afford two losses and still make the playoff. Getting that first loss in the second week of the season stung quite a bit, but the Wolverines […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s easy to forget that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren played in only 32 regular-season games before last year’s historic postseason run, which culminated in winning the 2025 NBA Finals. Ahead of his fourth season, Holmgren improved his jump shot over the summer, which is one of the many attributes he […]

SCOTTSDALE– 2025 will be a season of firsts for both Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks. The two Phoenix Suns players were once rivals, but have now turned into teammates. As Brooks was traded to the Suns in the Kevin Durant deal, he brings a certain toughness, grit, and tenacity. However, Booker and Brooks’s rivalry began […]

LOS ANGELES, CA  — Orlando Magic rookie Jase Richardson was among 60 players drafted into the NBA this summer. In addition to the number of undrafted players who signed with teams for the first time as well, another rookie class means another group of young athletes with as much to learn off the court as […]

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens had a lot of goals heading into the offseason. He, along with the rest of the office, needed to help the C’s escape the second apron while ushering in a new ownership group. Stevens accomplished this, but there’s still another task that looms even larger involving Boston’s […]

Few things grind an NBA game to a halt like a lengthy replay review. Fans groan, players pace, and momentum evaporates as officials huddle around monitors to dissect split-second plays. However, after observing the NBA Referee Preseason Camp hosted by the NBA League Operations department, it’s clear they are on the cusp of a technological […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a revamped roster this season following one of the NBA’s busiest summers. ESPN recently released its top 100 player rankings for the 2025-26 campaign, and only one Net made the cut. Michael Porter Jr. came in at No. 70 on the list, 19 spots higher than last season. Porter Jr. joined […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — New season, new approach for the 2025 champion Oklahoma City Thunder, as its GM Sam Presti looks ahead to the 2025-26 campaign. Among NBA GMs, the Thunder is the overwhelming favorite to repeat as champions this upcoming season. Still, Presti spent the better half of his annual preseason press conference, which lasted […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ 2024-25 campaign featured many disappointments. Nic Claxton’s performance was near the top of the list. Brooklyn’s starting center and longest-tenured player struggled while battling a back injury, which he said was still bothering him when the season concluded. Following an offseason focused on getting healthy, the 26-year-old feels confident his rejuvenated body […]

The Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg’s ceiling is extremely high, but it remains to be seen how well he will perform in his rookie season. ESPN ranked Flagg No. 52 overall among all players heading into the 2025-26 NBA campaign. Is ESPN’s decision […]

PHOENIX– Mark Williams has had a turbulent career plagued by injuries. Although the Charlotte Hornets took a chance on him, Williams was eventually traded to the Phoenix Suns during the 2025 NBA draft. After almost being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the 2024-25 season, it felt like a matter of time. Now, […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. faced backlash this offseason for several viral comments that many deemed controversial. Among them were his remarks about the WNBA. During an appearance with popular streamer Plaqueboymax, Porter Jr. insinuated that a McDonald’s All-American high school boys team would blow out the WNBA All-Star team or the women’s Olympic […]

Why were the Golden State Valkyries so successful, so quickly, in just their first season? It’s a question on everyone’s minds as the most successful expansion team in WNBA history transitions into the offseason, and the long, reflective conversations about the season that just transpired begin to percolate. Ohemaa Nyanin is aware of everyone’s scramble […]

PHOENIX– It’s not often that a role player can change a team’s dynamic. However, if you’re Dillon Brooks and the Phoenix Suns, it appears to be a match made in heaven. After Brooks was originally supposed to be traded to the Suns in 2018, the trade itself was denied because the Memphis Grizzlies offered the […]

Mikal Bridges is heading into his eighth year in the NBA. He just signed an extension with the New York Knicks through 2029 with a player option for 2030. The 29-year-old wing provides value in various ways, from his ‘iron man’ streak to his length, shooting ability, and defensive versatility. Bridges earned a reputation as […]

PHOENIX– For all the talk about the Phoenix Suns and their revamped roster, one player remains the same: Ryan Dunn. But he might not be the same. Fans might see an improved offensive game. Although Dunn was one of the Suns’ star rookies last season, his offensive game needed some fine-tuning. Luckily, fans were able […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will hold their Media Day on Friday, September 26, and their training camp will begin the day after. However, Quentin Grimes will not be in attendance at the Sixers’ facility for Media Day, with the two sides still far apart on a deal, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Since the offseason […]

There is only one week left for Jonathan Kuminga to make a decision about his qualifying offer from the Golden State Warriors. As the two sides continue to be at opposite ends of contract discussions this offseason, a lot of mystery surrounds what the Warriors will look like entering Media Day and the start of […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas made headlines this offseason for an expletive Twitter rant directed at NBA Analyst Zach Lowe. The posts came after Lowe said during a podcast that the consensus on Thomas around the league was “empty calories, ball hog.” On Tuesday, ClutchPoints asked Thomas about his strong reaction to the persistent narrative […]

A lot has changed around the NBA this offseason, and all 30 teams look slightly different as training camps and the preseason begin. Whereas some teams added All-Star-level talents by way of trades and free agency, others made smaller moves to round out their rosters. Of course, there are then teams who are rebuilding and […]

The Denver Nuggets made one of the NBA’s most aggressive moves this summer. Following two consecutive second-round exits, they traded Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson. Porter Jr. was an integral piece to Denver’s 2023 championship run. However, he struggled last playoffs while playing through […]

Tanking is pretty much a foreign concept to the Boston Celtics. And while the historic franchise has inevitably had down years, those haven’t been common in the 21st century. Some pundits and fans expect that to change during the 2025-26 season, as Celtics star Jayson Tatum is out indefinitely due to injury and Boston’s once […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin is dealing with an injury setback entering training camp. General Manager Sean Marks revealed on Tuesday that the No. 8 pick has been tending to a plantar fascia tear. “He wants to get out there. He’s been a little bit limited with the plantar fascia tear after summer league. […]

Former Brooklyn Nets point guard Killian Hayes has found a new home in free agency. Brooklyn’s G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, traded Hayes to the Cleveland Charge for a first and second-round pick in the 2026 G League Draft. The French point guard subsequently signed a training camp deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

The Brooklyn Nets added another Chinese star to their roster ahead of training camp. Former G League Ignite forward Fanbo Zeng signed an Exhibit 10 contract and will compete for a two-way spot. Zeng is the second Chinese player to join the Nets, who are owned by Taiwanese business magnate Joe Tsai, in the last […]

The multi-positional Josh Hart is a key member of the New York Knicks’ core and locker room. At media day on Tuesday, he revealed that he “reaggravated” an injury to his right ring finger. This will require him to wear a splint when he plays in the 2025-26 season. Hart underwent a procedure to repair […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas spoke on Tuesday for the first time since signing his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer. The fifth-year guard admitted his failed contract negotiation was “unfortunate” and “frustrating.” He reportedly declined a two-year, $30 million offer and a one-year, $9.5 million offer that required him to waive his no-trade clause. Thomas […]