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Carlos Carrasco gets another opportunity with Braves

The Atlanta Braves recently designated veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment. After electing free agency, Carrasco is now back with the Braves, the team announced. “The #Braves today selected RHP Carlos Carrasco to the major league roster after optioning RHP Anthony Molina to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game,” the Braves shared on X, […] The post Carlos Carrasco gets another opportunity with Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes has perfect reaction to Henry Davis home run

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak on Friday, by defeating the Cincinnati Reds 9-1. Pirates catcher Henry Davis blasted two home runs in the game. One of them came during a live broadcast interview with Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes. Skenes had a fun reaction to seeing his teammate blast a homer. “We should […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes has perfect reaction to Henry Davis home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Corey Perry knows a thing or two about Lightning, Canadiens Game 7s

The Tampa Bay Lightning must find a way to win one more game against the Montreal Canadiens, in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Tampa Bay and Montreal are deadlocked 3-3 in the series, after Game 6. Tampa Bay star Corey Perry is in a familiar position, after watching his team win Game 6 on Friday […] The post Corey Perry knows a thing or two about Lightning, Canadiens Game 7s appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Rockets most responsible for Game 6 loss to Lakers

The Houston Rockets entered Game 6 with a chance to make NBA history, aiming to become just the fifth team to force a Game 7 after falling behind 0-3. They left with questions and a season defined by collapse. In an elimination game that demanded poise, execution, and timely shot-making, the Rockets unraveled. The loss […] The post 3 Rockets most responsible for Game 6 loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Hawks’ Dyson Daniels was fined $25,000 after Game 6 vs. Knicks

The NBA imposed fines on Friday following an on-court altercation in Game 6 between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks, with guard Dyson Daniels penalized $25,000 for his role in the incident. The altercation occurred with 4:39 remaining in the second quarter of New York’s 140-89 win on Thursday at State Farm Arena, a […] The post Why Hawks’ Dyson Daniels was fined $25,000 after Game 6 vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Lance McCullers Jr. is most to blame for Astros’ awful start to 2026 season

The Houston Astros entered 2026 with legitimate playoff aspirations. A deep lineup anchored by Yordan Alvarez, a revamped rotation, and a full-strength roster, on paper, all the pieces were in place for a bounce-back season. Instead, Houston sits at 12-21, tied for last place in the American League West and on pace for a 59-103 […] The post Why Lance McCullers Jr. is most to blame for Astros’ awful start to 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 players Nuggets must trade to help Nikola Jokic get back to NBA Finals

When the 2025–26 season started, the Denver Nuggets looked like they could win the title. A 12-game winning streak to close the regular season, the No. 3 seed in the West, and a roster bolstered by an aggressive offseason, everything pointed toward an extended playoff run. Instead, they were bounced in the first round by […] The post 2 players Nuggets must trade to help Nikola Jokic get back to NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Anthony Black shares special moment with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

The Orlando Magic suffered an embarrassing defeat in Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series with the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Orlando imploded in the second half, allowing the Pistons to storm back from a 22-point halftime deficit and win the game. Despite that disappointing result, there was one special moment in the game for […] The post Magic’s Anthony Black shares special moment with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Valkyries’ 2026 roster should shake out after training camp cuts

OAKLAND– It’s been a productive two weeks of training camp for the Golden State Valkyries as they prepare for their second season in the WNBA. The practices have been intense, the competition level has been heated, and the vibes feel as high as ever. But a roster crunch is on the horizon as the regular […] The post How Valkyries’ 2026 roster should shake out after training camp cuts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Athletics’ Nick Kurtz makes MLB history not seen since Barry Bonds

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz continued a historic on-base run in an 8-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Sutter Health Park. Kurtz was walked by reliever Hunter Gaddis in the seventh inning, reaching 20 consecutive games with at least one walk. That tied Barry Bonds (2002-03) for the second-longest streak since […] The post Athletics’ Nick Kurtz makes MLB history not seen since Barry Bonds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic make wrong kind of history in brutal loss to Pistons

The Orlando Magic authored a historic collapse in a 93-79 loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night at Kia Center, squandering a comfortable lead in one of the worst playoff breakdowns in recent memory. Orlando led 60-38 at halftime and extended that advantage to as much […] The post Magic make wrong kind of history in brutal loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes reveals RJ Barrett’s request before game-winner vs. Magic

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in overtime in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night at Scotiabank, forcing a 3-3 tie in the best-of-seven matchup. The game-changing sequence came after Cleveland’s Evan Mobley committed a turnover when the ball deflected off his leg on the sideline, giving Toronto possession. […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes reveals RJ Barrett’s request before game-winner vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James postgame interview hilariously interrupted by Jeff Green

The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets from the NBA Playoffs on Friday. Lakers star LeBron James, who has been a cornerstone of this team’s postseason run, gave an interview postgame. That interview was interrupted by Rockets player Jeff Green. James stopped his interview to give Green a hug. “One second,” James said to […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James postgame interview hilariously interrupted by Jeff Green appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan opens up about ugly outing vs. Cardinals

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered an unlikely setback in their season. Los Angeles was matched up with one of the pleasant surprises of the 2026 MLB season: the St. Louis Cardinals. Emmet Sheehan took the mound for the team. While Sheehan struggled to start the year, allowing 13 runs in his four starts, a solid […] The post Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan opens up about ugly outing vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamal Murray shoulders the blame for Nuggets’ disappointing first round exit

The Denver Nuggets’ season came to an abrupt end Thursday night with a 110-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6. The first-round elimination was Denver’s first since 2022, marking a disappointing end for a team that captured the franchise’s first championship just three years ago. Following the elimination, point guard Jamal Murray didn’t […] The post Jamal Murray shoulders the blame for Nuggets’ disappointing first round exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson was fined $50,000 after Game 6 vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks advanced in emphatic fashion Thursday night, but Mitchell Robinson’s actions during Game 6 vs. the Atlanta Hawks drew significant attention and ultimately resulted in league discipline. The Knicks secured a dominant 140–89 victory at State Farm Arena to clinch the series, though tensions flared midway through the second quarter. Robinson and […] The post Why Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson was fined $50,000 after Game 6 vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors star Scottie Barnes’ priceless reaction to RJ Barrett’s OT game-winner

The Toronto Raptors are alive! Facing elimination in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto channeled some of the energy from their 2019 championship run. RJ Barrett hit a high-arcing three that bounced around before going in the rim to win the game for Toronto. Sounds oddly familiar, right? Now, the […] The post Raptors star Scottie Barnes’ priceless reaction to RJ Barrett’s OT game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Jayson Tatum playing tonight? Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 7 injury report

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are looking to avoid a major meltdown on Saturday night after what’s been a very strong season. Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have forced a win-or-go-home Game 7 on Saturday night, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit with back-to-back wins with their backs against the wall. Tatum missed the […] The post Is Jayson Tatum playing tonight? Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 7 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 7 injury report

The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a decisive Game 7 after a disappointing start to their first round playoff series against the Boston Celtics. Now, anything can happen, and the Sixers are hopeful Joel Embiid will be there to help them out. Embiid returned from a multi-week absence due to an appendectomy in Game 4, shocking […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 7 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder fans will love Jared McCain’s ‘forever’ declaration

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept past the Phoenix Suns in the first round, and while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets a big part of the headlines, multiple players contributed to the 4-0 series victory. One guy that hasn’t had his chance just yet is Jared McCain. McCain is still getting acclimated to both the city and his […] The post Thunder fans will love Jared McCain’s ‘forever’ declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell repeats same 3 words after RJ Barrett’s Raptors game-winner

The Cleveland Cavaliers have no choice but to look ahead after their stunning Game 6 loss to the Toronto Raptors. RJ Barrett’s game-winner at the buzzer that bounced off the back iron, plinko’d around the cylinder, and fell through the net with 1.2 seconds left in overtime left Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and the Cavs […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell repeats same 3 words after RJ Barrett’s Raptors game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2027 TE picks South Carolina over UCLA, LSU, Ohio State

South Carolina football continued strengthening its 2027 recruiting class on Friday, with a commitment from three-star tight end Judah Lancaster, who chose the Gamecocks over multiple Power Four programs, including UCLA, Auburn, Ohio State, LSU, Arizona, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Maryland. Lancaster, a Brentwood Academy (Tennessee) product, stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs between 231 and 240 […] The post 2027 TE picks South Carolina over UCLA, LSU, Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Cade Cunningham was ‘confident’ Pistons would force Game 7

It looked like the end was near for the Detroit Pistons on Friday night in Game 6 of their first-round matchup against the Orlando Magic. Trouble came for the Pistons when they went down 3-1 in their matchup against the eighth-seeded Magic, as it would be hard for them to live down a first-round exit […] The post Why Cade Cunningham was ‘confident’ Pistons would force Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavaliers star Evan Mobley’s mother RTs Donovan Mitchell diss after Game 6 loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now headed to Game 7 after a 112-110 overtime loss in Game 6 against Toronto Raptors on Friday at Scotiabank, a defeat that tied the first-round playoff series 3-3 and forced a winner-takes-all matchup in Cleveland on Sunday. Amid the growing pressure, off-court attention has also surfaced following a cryptic social […] The post Cavaliers star Evan Mobley’s mother RTs Donovan Mitchell diss after Game 6 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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