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Anthony Edwards’ YouTube video gives inside look at Timberwolves star’s injury rehab

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently gearing up for their second round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, which is slated to get underway on Monday evening. The Timberwolves got to this point with a surprising Game 6 win over the Denver Nuggets without several key players, including injured star Anthony Edwards. Edwards was initially […] The post Anthony Edwards’ YouTube video gives inside look at Timberwolves star’s injury rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick gives Thunder GOAT praise before second-round clash

With the series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder coming up in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the former is coming off a hard-fought series against the Houston Rockets. After the Lakers eliminated the Rockets in the playoffs, head coach JJ Redick takes a look at the team’s next […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick gives Thunder GOAT praise before second-round clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Knicks will vanquish 76ers in 6 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The New York Knicks struggled in the early going of their first-round series with the Atlanta Hawks, but after falling behind by a 2-1 margin, they found their form and dispatched the Hawks in 6 games. If there was ever any doubt about the Knicks, it disappeared in their clinching 140-89 triumph. The Knicks blitzed […] The post Why Knicks will vanquish 76ers in 6 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rays leave Giants in total shambles with milestone walk-off

The San Francisco Giants have struggled to find their footing under new manager Tony Vitello. On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays rubbed further salt into the wound. With the bases loaded and only one out, Jonathan Aranda hit a walk-off single to secure the series sweep. The 2-1 victory marked the 200th walk-off in Rays […] The post Rays leave Giants in total shambles with milestone walk-off appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards questionable for Game 1 vs. Spurs

There is no definite date on the return of Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards, but he’s showing progress amid his recovery from a lower-body injury. As the Timberwolves prepare for a second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 edition of the NBA Playoffs, Edwards has reportedly been given the green light […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards questionable for Game 1 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid probable for 76ers Game 1 vs. Knicks after Game 7 injury scare

While the Philadelphia 76ers were able to secure the win in Game 7 of their two-seven series against the Boston Celtics in enemy territory, the team did not leave Beantown unscathed, with Joel Embiid taking a beating in the contest. Playing 39 minutes of action for Nick Nurse’s squad, a mark that somehow only ranked […] The post Joel Embiid probable for 76ers Game 1 vs. Knicks after Game 7 injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone offers no clarity on Anthony Volpe return

With the New York Yankees having to make a decision regarding Anthony Volpe and his return to the team after his rehab window has closed, fans have been wondering when the 25-year-old will make his 2026 season debut. As rumors will surround the Yankees regarding the Volpe situation, manager Aaron Boone has given insight into […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone offers no clarity on Anthony Volpe return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Josh Hart shuts down applause for advancing past first round of NBA Playoffs

The New York Knicks dismantled the Atlanta Hawks in historic fashion to advance past the first round. Josh Hart played a pivotal role in the 51-point beatdown. Except Hart doesn’t want to hear anymore praise toward the Knicks during these NBA Playoffs. Hart dished a blunt response on how he really feels about NYK moving […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart shuts down applause for advancing past first round of NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Stars trade targets after 1st-round loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Minnesota Wild. After three consecutive Western Conference Final appearances, Dallas fired Pete DeBoer last offseason. The move to Glen Gulutzen did not get them over the hump. Now, the Stars should be active in the offseason trade market to try to fix […] The post 3 early Stars trade targets after 1st-round loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase breaks silence on ‘tough’ roster cuts

SAN FRANCISCO– It is decision-making time for the Golden State Valkyries as they look to finalize their roster with the regular season quickly approaching. With only 12 roster spots available, plus two freshly introduced developmental spots, Golden State waived six players this past weekend, most notably rookie Marta Suárez, who many believed had a good […] The post Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase breaks silence on ‘tough’ roster cuts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Austin Reaves fires back at allegations of free-throw grifting lobbed at him, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers know that coming into their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, one thing they’re going to have to watch out for is Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to draw fouls and get free-throws. But the Lakers believe they have a free-throw counter of their own […] The post Austin Reaves fires back at allegations of free-throw grifting lobbed at him, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Justin Wrobleski makes Dodgers history not seen since 1991

Despite employing multiple pitchers with inside tracks for the NL Cy Young award this year in Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ best starting pitcher statistically has been one who didn’t even start out the year in the rotation: Justin Wrobleski. After coming up short to Roki Sasaki and Emmit Sheehan in […] The post Justin Wrobleski makes Dodgers history not seen since 1991 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers end NL West’s insane 20-game losing streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally got back in the win column on Sunday. Los Angeles was on a four-game losing streak, before defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1. In fact, the entire National League West was mired in a losing streak going into Sunday. “The Dodgers end the NL West’s 20-game losing streak with 4-1 […] The post Dodgers end NL West’s insane 20-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shams gives Luka Doncic injury update before Lakers-Thunder series

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for their second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is slated to get underway on Tuesday evening. The Lakers punched their ticket to the conference semifinals with a blowout Game 6 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday. The Lakers are eagerly awaiting the return […] The post Shams gives Luka Doncic injury update before Lakers-Thunder series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The ‘trash’ that led to Blue Jays ‘John Schneider yanking player from loss to Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, ending the series with a four-game split. Blue Jays manager John Schneider pulled catcher Tyler Heineman from the game in the sixth inning. Schneider said it was a “manager’s decision” and did not explain further. Heineman has a pretty good idea of the situation, […] The post The ‘trash’ that led to Blue Jays ‘John Schneider yanking player from loss to Twins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Louisville lands 5-star who’s reclassifying to 2026 class

Louisville basketball delivered one offseason bombshell already in landing prized transfers Flory Bidunga and Jackson Shelstad. Now head coach Pat Kelsey and company pulled off a massive College Basketball Recruiting move Sunday. Louisville landed five-star Obinna Ekezie Jr. but there’s a catch. Ekezie revealed his commitment to Louisville to 247Sports, but he’ll comprise the 2026 […] The post Louisville lands 5-star who’s reclassifying to 2026 class appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Flyers’ Denver Barkey was preaching after Game 1 loss to Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers got trounced in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Carolina won, 3-0, and dominated starting in the first period. Flyers center Denver Barkey is sending a message to his team following the loss. “Taking it day-by-day. I think that’s important with playoffs. There are […] The post What Flyers’ Denver Barkey was preaching after Game 1 loss to Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Tobias Harris swinging Game 7 vs. Magic with career high, just like everybody expected

With their season on the line, the Detroit Pistons needed someone, anyone, to step up and make some plays to definitively take down the pesky Orlando Magic and advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Would that player be Cade Cunningham, the team’s MVP candidate? Or how about Jalen Duren, who has […] The post Pistons’ Tobias Harris swinging Game 7 vs. Magic with career high, just like everybody expected appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jalen Suggs suffers ankle injury scare in Game 7 vs. Pistons

With the Orlando Magic playing in Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the team has seen an injury to a key player right before halftime. With the Magic already without Franz Wagner, the status of guard Jalen Suggs is uncertain. In an effort to get one last […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs suffers ankle injury scare in Game 7 vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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It took Magic star Paolo Banchero barely 1 quarter of Game 7 to blow past disastrous Game 6

The Orlando Magic seemed to be humming toward the second round of the playoffs at halftime of Game 6, as they took a 22-point lead into halftime on their home floor against the Detroit Pistons. However, one terrible 19-point half later, the Magic are fighting for their season in Game 7 back in Detroit. While […] The post It took Magic star Paolo Banchero barely 1 quarter of Game 7 to blow past disastrous Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Celtics players said about Joe Mazzulla’s radical Game 7 lineup that backfired

With Jayson Tatum unable to play due to knee stiffness, the Boston Celtics decided to shake things up in a major way in their series finale against the Philadelphia 76ers, starting Ron Harper, Luka Garza, and Baylor Scheierman while bringing Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta, and Payton Prichard off the bench. On paper, the idea wasn’t […] The post What Celtics players said about Joe Mazzulla’s radical Game 7 lineup that backfired appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cameron Young cruises to 6-shot PGA Tour win at Trump Doral

The PGA Tour returned to Trump Doral for the first time since 2016, and Cameron Young put together an emphatic win. The New York native stormed to a six-shot victory at the Cadillac Championship behind a Sunday 68. Young now has three PGA Tour wins, all since August of 2025. Young got off to a […] The post Cameron Young cruises to 6-shot PGA Tour win at Trump Doral appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Adrian Houser rips ump for botched Heliot Ramos call that led to ejection

The San Francisco Giants lost a disappointing game on Saturday to the Tampa Bay Rays. In one bizarre sequence, San Francisco’s Heliot Ramos hit a ball into the air that Giants personnel thought was a home run. It was called an out, after the ball fell into the glove of a Rays outfielder. The Giants […] The post Giants’ Adrian Houser rips ump for botched Heliot Ramos call that led to ejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek injury update leaves even steeper climb vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild snapped a lengthy playoff streak with a Game 6 victory over the Dallas Stars in the first round, closing out the series and advancing to the second round for the first time since 2015. The Wild and Stars were two of the best teams in the entire NHL this season, so Minnesota […] The post Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek injury update leaves even steeper climb vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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