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Mets’ Marcus Semien had the worst ABS challenge of the season

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Marcus Semien was out there this week doubling down on a 16. The New York Mets infielder Semien went viral during Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals for an extremely ill-advised challenge. Semien was batting in the fourth inning at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. with a runner on second base and nobody out. After … The post Mets’ Marcus Semien had the worst ABS challenge of the season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tributes pour in for legendary sports reporter Howard Fendrich after his death at 55… just months after covering his 11th Olympics

Tennis icon Roger Federer, who estimated he'd had more than 100 interactions with him over the decades, called the journalist 'one of those constant and reassuring presences in tennis.'

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Tributes pour in for legendary sports reporter Howard Fendrich after his death at 55… just months after covering his 11th Olympics

Tennis icon Roger Federer, who estimated he'd had more than 100 interactions with him over the decades, called the journalist 'one of those constant and reassuring presences in tennis.'

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HBCU basketball coach gives interesting reason for firing

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Just as North Carolina Central University announced a new leader for its women’s basketball program with hopes of elevating the Eagles to new heights, the program is now facing renewed controversy off the court. Former NCCU women’s basketball head coach Trisha Stafford-Odom is publicly speaking out, alleging that her firing stemmed from her fight for […] The post HBCU basketball coach gives interesting reason for firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mercury’s Nate Tibbetts drops potential Monique Akoa Makani return timetable

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PHOENIX– Throughout the first five games, the Phoenix Mercury have missed their connector: Monique Akoa Makani. Yes, she is the literal connector in terms of running the point guard, but she does much more. Her defense, elite 3-point shooting, and comfort level with the system have been heavily missed. Head coach Nate Tibbetts has emphasized […] The post Mercury’s Nate Tibbetts drops potential Monique Akoa Makani return timetable appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cameron Brink's Outfit for Sparks Game Draws Attention

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Cameron Brink and the Los Angeles Sparks are back in action on Thursday night for a road matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. The Sparks are coming off a 106-96 loss to the Toronto Tempo on Sunday. L.A. dropped to 1-3 on the season after suffering a home defeat against one of the two new WNBA ...

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WNBA takes action amid Caitlin Clark, Fever controversy

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The Indiana Fever rolled to a convincing win over the Portland Fire, 90-73, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday despite missing Caitlin Clark, who was sidelined by a back injury. The Fever, however, ruled out Clark just less than two hours before tip-off, which is not in line with the league’s protocols. The team initially submitted […] The post WNBA takes action amid Caitlin Clark, Fever controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers news: Paul DeJong to miss entire 2026 season after crushing injury news

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After opting out of his contract with the New York Yankees, shortstop Paul DeJong was signed to a minor league deal by the Detroit Tigers. However, he will not get this chance to make his way up this year. The Tigers announced on Thursday that DeJong will miss the remainder of the season to undergo […] The post Tigers news: Paul DeJong to miss entire 2026 season after crushing injury news appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NASCAR world pays tribute to Kyle Busch after shocking passing

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The NASCAR series lost a living legend on Thursday with the shocking passing of Kyle Busch at just 41 years of age. Busch set the record for the most victories in all of NASCAR’s national series with an incredible 234 victories across the Cup series, O’Reilly series, and Truck series. He was also a two-time…

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Young Wings Ready to Steal Veteran Minutes

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Cooper Flagg winning Rookie of the Year was the first sign. Wings are on the rise, and fantasy managers need to take note. Each NBA season, young wings quietly steal minutes from their veteran teammates and turn opportunities into fantasy breakouts. The stage is already set for the 2026-27 season, ...

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Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty shares honest opinion on Fernando Mendoza

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Ashton Jeanty had some bright remarks to share about his new teammate Fernando Mendoza as they help the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for the 2026 NFL season. Jeanty is coming off a strange rookie campaign with the Raiders in 2025. He showed flashes of brilliance but saw his usage vary from game to game as […] The post Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty shares honest opinion on Fernando Mendoza appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Report: Blazers have 3 finalists for their head coach job

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The Portland Trail Blazers look to be narrowing down the field. Portland has three known finalists in their head coaching search, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Thursday. The three finalists are Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori, LA Clippers assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy, and current interim coach Tiago Splitter. The Blazers are … The post Report: Blazers have 3 finalists for their head coach job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans are going through it after Giants’ Joe Schoen announcement

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The New York Giants were apparently trying to look for a new start in the offseason when they hired John Harbaugh as their head coach and selected linebacker Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Oh god please tell me the #NYGiants X account was hacked! pic.twitter.com/5fgRUKViXr — 👑BadBadLeroyBrownie👑 (@BadBadBrownie) […] The post Fans are going through it after Giants’ Joe Schoen announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley blasts critics of Thunder’s Victor Wembanyama approach

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It’s just been two games, but the Western Conference Finals have been an incredibly physical affair. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs haven’t shied away from the physicality of the sport, using their bodies to disrupt the opposing team’s best players. OKC, in particular, has seemingly implemented a Jordan Rules-esque game plan […] The post Charles Barkley blasts critics of Thunder’s Victor Wembanyama approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Why Is He Campaigning & Running His Mouth”: Fans React As Steve Sarkisian Takes Bold Shot at Texas Tech

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Steve Sarkisian advocated for his team a lot in the 2025 season, saying that they should make the 12-team playoffs despite their 9-3 overall record. A couple of weeks after throwing shade at Ole Miss for handing out degrees to student athletes, Texas Tech has now caught strays from the Longhorns’ head coach. As per […]

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