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Ex-Lakers owner Jeanie Buss tells heartbreaking Luka Doncic story involving Kobe, Gigi Bryant right before they died

Luka Doncic arrived in Los Angeles under peculiar circumstances. The five-time All-NBA superstar had done pretty much everything that the Dallas Mavericks could have plausibly asked of him (and more), and yet he was still traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blindside move last February. As a result of the unusual situation, former […] The post Ex-Lakers owner Jeanie Buss tells heartbreaking Luka Doncic story involving Kobe, Gigi Bryant right before they died appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green leaves legends off Warriors Mt. Rushmore

The Golden State Warriors have produced so much illustrious talent that it would be hard to choose four to put on their Mt. Rushmore. But Draymond Green took the honor of figuring that out. However, he negated a few big names, per Post Moves With Candace Parker. When talking with Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston, […] The post Draymond Green leaves legends off Warriors Mt. Rushmore appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu flaunts home court advantage before Game 6 vs. Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves witnessed Ayo Dosunmu breakout during the NBA Playoffs. Dosunmu lit up the Denver Nuggets for 43 points without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo during Game 4. Except now he and Minnesota squandered a chance in Game 5 to close out the series. Denver upended Minnesota 125-113 which featured Nikola Jokic trolling the […] The post Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu flaunts home court advantage before Game 6 vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cade Cunningham ties 2026 playoff record with monster 1st half vs. Magic

Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons are facing elimination in Game 5 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. If the Pistons are to prolong their season, they need a big performance from their best player, and Cunningham is delivering just that […] The post Cade Cunningham ties 2026 playoff record with monster 1st half vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LIV Golf rumors: Saudi PIF Governor, founder steps down amid funding, closure reports

The future of LIV Golf is extremely up in the air, as the league is set to inform players that the funding from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will dry up at the end of 2026. Hours after that dropped from the Wall Street Journal, Sports Business Journal reporter Josh Carpenter added more. The […] The post LIV Golf rumors: Saudi PIF Governor, founder steps down amid funding, closure reports appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steelers’ Art Rooney II hints at Aaron Rodgers timeline amid QB’s unclear future

The Pittsburgh Steelers came into the offseason as one of the most interesting teams in the NFL, and the noise surrounding one of the most historic franchises in the NFL was only amplified when head coach Mike Tomlin parted ways with the team. After settling on Mike McCarthy as the next head coach in Pittsburgh, […] The post Steelers’ Art Rooney II hints at Aaron Rodgers timeline amid QB’s unclear future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bam Adebayo, Travis Hunter and more athletes react to ‘Michael’ film

From the NBA to the NFL, several athletes could not contain their excitement when it came to Michael Jackson’s new biopic. Michael was released in theaters on April 24, and prior to it being released to the general public, several stars walked the red carpet in Los Angeles to get a first look at the […] The post Bam Adebayo, Travis Hunter and more athletes react to ‘Michael’ film appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dolphins news: Miami part ways with experienced exec in front office shake-up

The Miami Dolphins have parted ways with senior personnel executive Champ Kelly, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported Wednesday. Kelly, 46, had been with Miami for one season and also served as interim general manager following the midseason dismissal of Chris Grier on October 31. Kelly brought 19 years of NFL experience, beginning his career in […] The post Dolphins news: Miami part ways with experienced exec in front office shake-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow explains extremely inconsistent start vs. Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated 3-2 by the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The Dodgers’ lineup has struggled in recent action. Kyle Tucker’s walk-off base hit on Monday gave LA a 5-4 win, but the ball club ended up dropping the three-game series against the Marlins 2-1. Starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow had an inconsistent outing […] The post Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow explains extremely inconsistent start vs. Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy gets real about Brayan Bello after pulling pitcher early

Interim Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy had one of his first welcome to the big leagues moments on Wednesday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays, as Brayan Bello wasn’t too happy about the manager coming to the mound to take him out of the game. It was a moment of frustration for the Red […] The post Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy gets real about Brayan Bello after pulling pitcher early appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Alex Cora told Red Sox in powerful email after firing

The Boston Red Sox fired Alex Cora this week after a brutal start to the season. After Wednesday’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, they are 12-19 on the season and in last place in the AL East. But when Alex Cora sent an email to the Red Sox after the firing, it was not […] The post What Alex Cora told Red Sox in powerful email after firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James looks to extend streak that started when Bronny was just 3

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of sending the Houston Rockets to Cancun. They have a chance to close out their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against Houston on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena, where Game 5 is scheduled to be played. Odds are stacked against the Rockets […] The post LeBron James looks to extend streak that started when Bronny was just 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green reveals biggest Stephen Curry misconception

While some NBA fans believe veteran Draymond Green would be the Golden State Warriors player asking about the team’s future, he says that role is typically reserved for All-Star Stephen Curry. While the team awaits its direction in the offseason, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is no longer under contract. Green is entering the final […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green reveals biggest Stephen Curry misconception appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lindy Ruff’s intriguing ‘pressure’ message before Bruins Game 6

The Buffalo Sabres fell in Game 5 against the Boston Bruins. Buffalo had the chance to eliminate their Atlantic Division rival from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Instead, David Pastrnak scored in double overtime to give his team one more chance. And it gave Lindy Ruff’s Sabres a chance to evaluate their performance. Ruff is […] The post Lindy Ruff’s intriguing ‘pressure’ message before Bruins Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chase DeLauter’s honest comments on Guardians will catch fans’ attention

The Cleveland Guardians are now 16-16 this season after earning a 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Outfielder Chase DeLauter has played a crucial role in Cleveland’s lineup this season. After the game, he shared an honest take on the 2026 Guardians, via Mason Horodyski. “Great group of guys,” DeLauter said. “I […] The post Chase DeLauter’s honest comments on Guardians will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon injury situation could raise concerns after coach’s comments

The Denver Nuggets are on the brink of what would be a disastrous playoff exit in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets were able to win Game 5 in front of their home crowd to force a Game 6 and cut the series deficit to just 3-2. Both teams in this series […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon injury situation could raise concerns after coach’s comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles’ Trevor Rogers lands on injured list on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers had one of his best seasons in 2025 when he finished with a 1.81 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 18 starts. He owned a career-best 5.5 WAR and emerged as the best starter on the roster. The start of the 2026 season has not seen that same level of […] The post Orioles’ Trevor Rogers lands on injured list on Wednesday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tim Kurkjian goes scorched earth on potential 2027 MLB lockout, payroll concerns

Even as the 2026 season continues, concerns about a potential MLB lockout ahead of the 2027 season are beginning to surface as the current labor agreement approaches its expiration. The league’s collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 1, 2026. If negotiations between owners and players stall, it could lead to a […] The post Tim Kurkjian goes scorched earth on potential 2027 MLB lockout, payroll concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN reveals stunning NHL TV record from Flyers-Penguins series

The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins series had a lot of meaning for fans of the Pennsylvania rivalry and the ones who stuck around after their Stanley Cup Playoff battles in the early 2010s. While most of the players have come and gone, the Penguins still have the trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and […] The post ESPN reveals stunning NHL TV record from Flyers-Penguins series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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