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Athletic editor addresses Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel scandal

Dianna Russini’s former employer, The Athletic, has addressed the scandal between the former NFL insider and the New England Patriots coach, Mike Vrabel. Steven Ginsberg, the executive editor at The Athletic, reportedly had an all-hands meeting lasting about 10 minutes on Wednesday, April 29, to address the handling of the Russini and Vrabel situation, according […] The post Athletic editor addresses Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg makes Kon Knueppel admission after ROY win

With Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg winning the NBA’s Rookie of the Year honors, the contention came down to him and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel. Besides the Mavericks rookie in Flagg talking about winning the award, he would also express the relationship he has with Knueppel. Besides competing for the Rookie of the Year […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg makes Kon Knueppel admission after ROY win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ravens daft video shows how Dabo Swinney tip led to franchise first

The Baltimore Ravens had eight Day Three picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, allowing them to be flexible and let owner Steve Bisciotti make one of the decisions. Bisciotti took Clemson running back Adam Randall with his pick, which he credited to Dabo Swinney. Bisciotti revealed all the details in his call with Randall right […] The post Ravens daft video shows how Dabo Swinney tip led to franchise first appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets shout out Grant Williams after life-changing moment

After the Charlotte Hornets fell short to the Orlando Magic in the NBA Play-In tournament, guard Grant Williams picked himself up in a special way. On Wednesday, the organization offered its congratulations to Williams on his engagement to his now-fiancée, softball star Kiki Milloy. “big congrats to our guy Grant and his fiancée Kiki!”. They […] The post Hornets shout out Grant Williams after life-changing moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors, Thunder could find themselves battling over Yaxel Lendeborg in NBA Draft

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is Tuesday, June 23. Until then, we will see tons of mock drafts in what will be a loaded front-end of the first round. Many mock drafts are seeing BYU Star AJ Dybantsa as the first one to hear his name called on draft night. However, anything […] The post Warriors, Thunder could find themselves battling over Yaxel Lendeborg in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luke Fickell offers sobering take on Wisconsin football’s NFL draft drought

Wisconsin football used to be one of the top programs in the Big Ten, consistently making it to Big Ten Championship Games and Rose Bowls during the 2010s. However, the Badgers have struggled with the transition to the NIL era, and have now become a bottom-feeder in recent years. The downturn has happened under head […] The post Luke Fickell offers sobering take on Wisconsin football’s NFL draft drought appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Kings trade targets after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Los Angeles Kings, as most hockey fans know them over the past two decades, will never be the same after their first-round sweep at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche. There was no shame in them losing to the Presidents’ Trophy winners, but seeing Anze Kopitar’s career end that way left a bit of […] The post 2 early Kings trade targets after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Freddie Freeman addresses Dodgers’ struggles after Marlins series loss

After starting out the 2026 MLB season on fire, the Los Angeles Dodgers have hit a bit of a skid as of late, losing seven of their last 12 games, including two lost series to the San Francisco Giants and now the Miami Marlins, following a 3-2 defeat in a noon game on Wednesday. While […] The post Freddie Freeman addresses Dodgers’ struggles after Marlins series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers hire 2016 World Series champion as special assistant

The Detroit Tigers added championship experience to their organization on Wednesday by hiring former MLB pitcher Kyle Hendricks as a special assistant. The organization announced the move as part of its continued effort to strengthen the Tigers’ pitching development throughout the entire system. Hendricks, a 2016 World Series champion with the Chicago Cubs, takes an […] The post Tigers hire 2016 World Series champion as special assistant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 prediction, odds, pick

The Boston Celtics got hit with a haymaker of sorts in Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. After a blowout win at Philadelphia in Game 4, the Celtics thought they would come home and simply take care of business and eliminate their long-time rivals in five games. The 76ers found themselves trailing by 13 points […] The post Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets rumors: Jon Heyman’s ‘thumper’ trade tease predictably invokes Pete Alonso

With the New York Mets currently in a series against the Washington Nationals, the team has been highlighted by many for the slow start they are off to at 10-19 ahead of Wednesday’s contest. As the Mets look to bounce back in the 2026 season, reporter Jon Heyman speaks on a trade the team is […] The post Mets rumors: Jon Heyman’s ‘thumper’ trade tease predictably invokes Pete Alonso appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg breaks silence on winning Rookie of the Year

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was announced NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 regular season. It’s an incredibly deserved award for a player who led his team in virtually every statistical category while being asked to play a position he’s never really played coming into the year. In his first season in the […] The post Cooper Flagg breaks silence on winning Rookie of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners pitcher’s encouraging injury update after Twins game comes with a catch

The Seattle Mariners earned a 5-3 victory against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. However, relief pitcher Matt Brash suffered an injury scare only two pitches after entering the contest. After the game, Brash shared an injury update, via Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. “Matt Brash said that he’s been dealing with discomfort in his right side […] The post Mariners pitcher’s encouraging injury update after Twins game comes with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scottie Scheffler sounds off on controversial Ryder Cup captain selection

The PGA Tour has returned to Trump International at Doral for the Cadillac Championship this week. Scottie Scheffler is in the field, but everyone wanted to talk to him about Ryder Cup USA picking Jim Furyk as the captain. Furyk was the captain in 2018, when Team USA got smashed by Europe in France. What […] The post Scottie Scheffler sounds off on controversial Ryder Cup captain selection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Auburn football HC Alex Golesh fires back at Alabama Iron Bowl dominance

Ahead of his first season as Auburn’s head football coach, Alex Golesh knows his job is not just to win; he has to beat Alabama. As important as every game is, Golesh knows the Iron Bowl has significantly more weight than even most bowl games to Tigers fans. When asked by a reporter about Auburn’s […] The post Auburn football HC Alex Golesh fires back at Alabama Iron Bowl dominance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Georgia football’s Kirby Smart responds to fan pressure after back-to-back CFP flameouts

As head coach Kirby Smart continues to lead the Georgia football program, there has been some disappointment with the team after back-to-back seasons finished at the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. With the Georgia football team getting commitments and working on the transfer portal, Smart would speak on the fan pressure after the last two seasons. […] The post Georgia football’s Kirby Smart responds to fan pressure after back-to-back CFP flameouts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Michigan star who helped draft stock ‘the most by far’ in NCAA Tournament

The NBA Draft will welcome some national champions from Michigan basketball this summer. One Wolverine boosted his stock the most during March Madness, though. Which sparks top 10 chatter for Aday Mara. Sam Vecenie of The Athletic plugged the towering 7-foot-3 talent inside the top 10 Wednesday. Vecenie doesn’t have Mara going 10th overall either, […] The post The Michigan star who helped draft stock ‘the most by far’ in NCAA Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Insider pours cold water on Brendan Sorsby return to Texas Tech after gambling leave

What was once looking like a sterling outlook for Texas Tech football heading into 2026 looks a whole lot murkier now after a bombshell report dropped on transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby, who transferred to Texas Tech from Cincinnati this offseason, is currently away from the team and has checked into a treatment facility for […] The post Insider pours cold water on Brendan Sorsby return to Texas Tech after gambling leave appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chase Daniel reveals why Garrett Nussmeier could be an absolute steal for Chiefs

When the Kansas City Chiefs selected Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, it ended one of the most shocking slides in this year’s class. Once considered a first-round talent before his 2025 season came off the rails at LSU, few expected Nussmeier to fall much further than the fourth round, […] The post Chase Daniel reveals why Garrett Nussmeier could be an absolute steal for Chiefs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Sparks rookie guard Ta’Niya Latson plans to adjust to WNBA

The Los Angeles Sparks couldn’t believe their luck when they were on the clock with the No. 20 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, and South Carolina’s Taniya Latson was still available. Latson was projected to be a first round talent, but ended up slipping to the second round. And now the Sparks’ rookie guard […] The post How Sparks rookie guard Ta’Niya Latson plans to adjust to WNBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spencer Strider’s Braves season debut date announced

The Atlanta Braves have had an excellent first month of the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting with the best record in the league at 20-9. Making matters even more impressive is the fact that the Braves have done all of this with multiple starting pitchers yet to play due to injury, including Spencer Strider. Now, […] The post Spencer Strider’s Braves season debut date announced appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Angels’ Mike Trout joined Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts in American League history

Major League Baseball is in a much better spot when Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is playing at the top of his game. Trout is off to a hot start in 2026, and on Wednesday, he hit his 10th home run of the young season. If he continues to smash at this rate, he […] The post How Angels’ Mike Trout joined Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts in American League history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Nick Castellanos mashes clutch 1st homer for San Diego vs Cubs

Nick Castellanos hit his first home run with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, energizing Petco Park during the rubber match vs. the Chicago Cubs. The Padres entered the series finale looking for stability after splitting the first two games. The Cubs moved in front early, but the Padres answered in the fifth inning when […] The post Padres’ Nick Castellanos mashes clutch 1st homer for San Diego vs Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Daniel Palencia gets intriguing update amid injury recovery

Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is on the injured list with a lat strain. The Cubs are playing well despite batting multiple injury concerns. Palencia has been working hard to return, and it seems as if he could join the ball club soon. “Cubs closer Daniel Palencia (lat strain) has made enough progress that the […] The post Cubs’ Daniel Palencia gets intriguing update amid injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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