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Anthony Edwards is dealing with a toe infection but is already back on the court and considered day-to-day.

Dalton Johnson explains why any games Warriors forward Gui Santos misses always is a "big loss" for Golden State.

Amid the NBA trade season, Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis is a possibility for the Toronto Raptors, according to insider Zach Lowe. There’s a path for the Raptors to land Davis ahead of this year’s trade deadline. However, would it be enough for the Mavericks to agree to? That’s the question between now and the trade […] The post Zach Lowe floats intriguing Anthony Davis trade to Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt shared the Bundesliga points after a dramatic 3-3 draw that started with a goal in the first minute and ended with a goal in the last on Friday. Visiting Frankfurt took the lead after 51 seconds thanks to a lovely flicked effort from Arnaud Kalimuendo, the on-loan striker from Nottingham Forest. Bremen battled back and Justin Njinmah equalized by halftime.

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah says he's entering his name into the transfer portal, reversing an original announcement that he would return after leading the Blue Devils to the Atlantic Coast Conference title. Mensah announced his plan in a social-media post Friday afternoon, hours before the transfer-portal window was set to close. “I’m forever grateful for Duke and the coaching staff,” Mensah said.

National team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been named the 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Lavelle, who also plays for Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League, returned to the national team in June after recovering from ankle surgery and appeared in six matches with three goals and three assists. Lavelle, 30, also scored six goals with two assists during the regular season with Gotham.

With Nike and Air Jordan continuing to expand their retro collection throughout 2026, fans will be treated to newly developing release dates in the upcoming weeks. Another Air Jordan 10 colorway will be added to the lineup, returning in an OG “Sacramento” Kings-inspired set for the first time since their original release in 1995. Check […] The post Air Jordan 10 ‘Sacramento Kings’ rumored for December 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Can the Lakers create an enticing enough package to make an upgrade at the wing position?

Vladyslav Vanat scored penalties in stoppage time of each half as Girona beat Espanyol 2-0 in a fiercely contested Catalan derby in La Liga on Friday. It was the first time Girona has won three on the trot since November 2024. Espanyol remained fifth.

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury shared a letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment. Drury wrote on Friday that he plans to “retool” by possibly trading established players. Coming off an underachieving this season and missing the playoffs last year, the Rangers are the only team with a losing record in the Eastern Conference past the midway mark of the NHL season.

Niina Petrokina completed one of figure skating's great comeback performances to retain her European championship title on Friday, three months after Achilles tendon surgery. Petrokina landed seven triple jumps in a clean, personal-best free skate to music from the movie “Dune” to score 216.14 points, a score which ranks the Estonian among some of the world's best ahead of next month's Winter Olympics. “I don't know how I do it,” Petrokina said when asked about her recovery.

LaMelo Ball was caught on camera praising Bronny James after a physical sequence during Lakers-Hornets action.

Ousmane Dembélé put transfer talk behind him and scored a crucial brace for Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-0 win over Lille that returned it to the top of Ligue 1 on Friday. French media last week reported that the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner rejected a new contract offer. With four defenders in front of him, Dembélé somehow found space to chip the most audacious of shots that bamboozled keeper Berke Ozer and dropped in just under the crossbar.

All eyes are on the Oklahoma City Thunder this season with the NBA’s best record and looking to repeat as champions. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to add another award to his already stacked resume, but he’s also focused on his debut signature sneaker with Converse, the SHAI 001. Next up, we’ll see the […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Converse ready for SHAI 001 ‘Ares Grey’ release appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Brooklyn Nets come home to begin a home-and-home set with the Chicago Bulls.

Victor Wembanyama and company served Milwaukee a disheartening blowout

Second-to-last Pisa scored only its second home goal of the season with three minutes left to tie high-flying Atalanta 1-1 and record a Serie A-high 11th draw on Friday. Pisa had the better of a dour match but it had scored only once in eight home matches this season and rarely threatened to increase that meager tally. It went behind with seven minutes left when Nikola Krstovic pounced on a lose ball close to goal and fired into the roof of the net from a tight angle.

The Power 4 conference that didn't get its champion into the College Football Playoff has a team that tied for second playing in the CFP's national title game. The league that looked most vulnerable a few short years ago when the latest round of realignment shook up college sports is doing just fine. The best proof comes out of Miami, a second-place finisher in the ACC that plays Indiana in the title game Monday.

The Hawks intend to sign free agent center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract, reports Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter). As our tracker shows, Atlanta currently has a two-way opening and won’t need to waive anyone in order to sign Koloko. More to come…

The Chicago Bulls visit the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Kevin Huerter is on the injury report, listed as probable. He is dealing with tightness in his right hip after playing 19 minutes and scoring 10 points in the Bulls’ 126-124 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Here is everything we need to know about […] The post Is Kevin Huerter playing tonight? Bulls vs Nets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For three quarters, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder fought to keep the Houston Rockets at bay before cruising to a 20-point win after outscoring their opponent 34-16 in the fourth quarter. Extending their winning streak to five, the Thunder defeated the Rockets 111-91 on the road. Amidst Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was held to […] The post Chet Holmgren’s ‘sell the team’ joke while reflecting on Thunder’s struggles this season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Reports earlier in the 2025/26 season suggested that at least a handful of teams around the NBA were hoping star guard James Harden would land on the trade block with the Clippers off to a very slow start. But Harden, a Los Angeles native, has helped the team turn things around in recent weeks and […]

When Jared Verse begins to elaborate on the methodology of sacking Caleb Williams, it's quickly obvious the Los Angeles Rams star edge rusher has been thinking about this monumental task quite a bit. “You just have to keep rushing,” Verse said. Obviously, that’s all quarterbacks, but you have to aim for his arm.

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Tari Eason is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Eason is dealing with a right ankle sprain, which ruled him out for Thursday’s 111-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the injury bug has bitten the Rockets again. Here’s everything we know about […] The post Is Tari Eason playing tonight? Rockets vs. Timberwolves injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Kings and Clippers engaged in exploratory talks about a possible trade that would have sent forward DeMar DeRozan and guard Keon Ellis to Los Angeles in exchange for big man John Collins and another “small salary filler,” reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. However, those conversations occurred before the Clippers reeled off 11 wins in […]

Fernández’s direct approach is shaping Brooklyn’s young core, from tough public lessons to steady growth on the floor.

Here are potential deals that the Warriors, Pacers, Celtics, and Lakers can offer the Brooklyn Nets for Nic Claxton before the deadline.

Brooks is walking the line between enforcer and liability in Phoenix.