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Rams’ Sean McVay would’ve passed on Ty Simpson if it guaranteed a Super Bowl

When the Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, it quite literally changed the fate of multiple other franchises. Suddenly, the Arizona Cardinals had to pivot to Carson Beck in the third round after widely being linked to Simpson as a late first-round trade-up by the […] The post Rams’ Sean McVay would’ve passed on Ty Simpson if it guaranteed a Super Bowl appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jeanie Buss backs Spencer Pratt with max donation in LA mayor race

As Los Angeles mayoral candidates took the stage for another debate, a surprising name surfaced in campaign finance reports. Jeanie Buss, longtime steward of the Los Angeles Lakers, contributed the maximum allowable amount, $1,800, to Spencer Pratt’s campaign. The donation came to light through a circulating report shared online, highlighting Buss’ support as Pratt continues […] The post Jeanie Buss backs Spencer Pratt with max donation in LA mayor race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Exclusive: New Mystics announcer talks Georgia Amoore, ‘connectivity’ before WNBA season

The Washington Mystics debuted a few key players in Saturday’s 77-66 preseason loss to the Minnesota Lynx, including point guard Georgia Amoore, center Lauren Betts, forward Cotie McMahon, forward Angela Dugalic, guard Cassandre Prosper, and guard Rori Harmon. However, they also debuted their new play-by-play announcer Dorian Craft. Monumental Sports Network, which broadcasts Mystics, Washington […] The post Exclusive: New Mystics announcer talks Georgia Amoore, ‘connectivity’ before WNBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi continues domination of Yankees in electric 7-inning start

The New York Yankees are a familiar team for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. The righty played two seasons with the Yankees from 2015-2016, before joining the American League East rival Tampa Bay Rays in 2018. After a short-lived stint with the Rays, Eovaldi joined the hated Boston Red Sox, setting the stage for […] The post Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi continues domination of Yankees in electric 7-inning start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Travis Kelce ready to prove Meryl Streep wrong with size 14 heels

Travis Kelce does not want trouble with Meryl Streep, but he may still owe her a fashion test. On the April 29 episode of “New Heights,” Jason Kelce asked his brother whether he had “beef” with the legendary actress after she joked about him during promotion for The Devil Wears Prada 2, USMagazine reports. Streep […] The post Travis Kelce ready to prove Meryl Streep wrong with size 14 heels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kentucky’s Mark Pope lands Washington State sharpshooter in transfer portal

Kentucky basketball took a huge loss with big man Mouhamed Dioubate leaving Lexington. The move brought out new criticism for head coach Mark Pope. But Pope made up for the exit Wednesday via Washington State. Jerome Morton bolts from Pullman to UK, college basketball insider for On3/Rivals Joe Tipton revealed. Morton brings needed experience to […] The post Kentucky’s Mark Pope lands Washington State sharpshooter in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg reacts to new ‘Cooper Swag’ nickname

The Dallas Mavericks saw Cooper Flagg win Rookie of the Year, culminating a fantastic freshman campaign in the NBA with the award everyone covets when they enter the league. Everyone knows what comes with the award, including a number of high expectations moving forward. But what many people may not know is that it might […] The post Cooper Flagg reacts to new ‘Cooper Swag’ nickname appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green drops Klay Thompson end of Warriors dynasty admission

The Warriors are set to go down in history as one of sports’ most formidable dynasties.  Led by Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, the Warriors won the 2015 NBA Championship, and they broke the NBA regular season wins record by going 73-9. While they won two more championships after Kevin Durant joined the […] The post Draymond Green drops Klay Thompson end of Warriors dynasty admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet double date with Karl-Anthony Towns

Kylie Jenner turned a New York Knicks playoff night into a full-circle moment. The reality star stepped out alongside boyfriend Timothée Chalamet for a double date with Karl-Anthony Towns and fiancée Jordyn Woods, per PageSix. The group linked up at 4 Charles Prime Rib following the Knicks’ Game 5 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Photos […] The post Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet double date with Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reds’ Eugenio Suarez injury update revealed ahead of Rockies game

As the Cincinnati Reds put star Eugenio Suarez on the injured list (IL) with an oblique issue, there has been a new update from manager Terry Francona about the 34-year-old. With the Reds currently facing the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series, winning 7-2 on Tuesday, the hope is that Suarez can come back sooner […] The post Reds’ Eugenio Suarez injury update revealed ahead of Rockies game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nico Hoerner tells his side, including regrets, from Dalton Rushing ‘fat f**k’ incident

Last Saturday, the Chicago Cubs lost 12-4 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of the viral moments was when Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing was seen mouthing “fat f***” to Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya after Amaya stole second base in the third inning. Amaya’s teammate, second baseman Nico Hoerner, officially confirmed that Rushing did, in fact, […] The post Nico Hoerner tells his side, including regrets, from Dalton Rushing ‘fat f**k’ incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jets rumors: The Broncos reason Darren Mougey may have drafted Cade Klubnik

When the New York Jets selected Cade Klubnik in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, it turned heads around NFL circles. A three-year starter at Clemson, Klubnik’s 2025 season was underwhelming compared to his previous two campaigns and, as a result, was considered more of a late Day 3 pick, as opposed to […] The post Jets rumors: The Broncos reason Darren Mougey may have drafted Cade Klubnik appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Packers’ Micah Parsons gives cryptic injury update after ‘learning to walk again’

Four months after tearing his ACL, Micah Parsons believes his injury recovery is right on schedule. The Green Bay Packers’ star edge-rusher believes he is on track to return within the first month of the 2026 season, but he admitted that it all “depends.” Parsons suffered the devastating injury in a Week 15 loss to […] The post Packers’ Micah Parsons gives cryptic injury update after ‘learning to walk again’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s simple response to Scott Wedgewood Vezina Trophy nominee snub

Scott Wedgewood had another great season in the Colorado Avalanche crease, recording a 2.02 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. The problem for Wedgewood is that, despite taking control of the Avalanche’s crease for the postseason, he played only 45 games during the regular season, splitting time with MacKenzie Blackwood.  Wedgewood had some of […] The post Avalanche’s simple response to Scott Wedgewood Vezina Trophy nominee snub appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Active NBA players with 50 or more points in a playoff game

High-scoring affairs by individual players are becoming more commonplace in the modern NBA. Just this season, fans saw Bam Adebayo drop 83 points, which was the second most in a single game ever. Defenses turn up the intensity a few notches and refs swallow their whistles more come playoff time, though, which makes monstrous point […] The post Active NBA players with 50 or more points in a playoff game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Mike Vrabel was greeted by Patriots season-ticket holders amid Dianna Russini scandal

In light of their recently revealed affair, neither Mike Vrabel nor Dianna Russini can do anything right in the public eye. However, New England Patriots fans still showed love and support for the head coach who just brought them to a Super Bowl. Despite having his name dragged through the mud on social media, Vrabel […] The post How Mike Vrabel was greeted by Patriots season-ticket holders amid Dianna Russini scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers’ Brandon Nimmo leaves Yankees tilt with hamstring injury after running the bases

The Texas Rangers are in the middle of their series against the New York Yankees, and they lost one of their key players during the game. As Brandon Nimmo was running the bases, it looked as if he had tweaked something in his leg. He met with a team trainer, and soon after, Sam Haggerty […] The post Rangers’ Brandon Nimmo leaves Yankees tilt with hamstring injury after running the bases appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Knicks turned tables on Hawks to look like an NBA championship contender again

The New York Knicks took care of business in Game 5. They beat the Atlanta Hawks handily, 126-97. That’s their second-straight convincing win after going down in the series. Now, the Knicks are in the driver’s seat, up three games to two. And they have all the momentum. But that’s not all they have. New […] The post How Knicks turned tables on Hawks to look like an NBA championship contender again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Don’t let White Sox get hot as Colson Montgomery walks off Angels for 3-game sweep

As the opportunities have been piling up for the Chicago White Sox, the team is heating up with the 3-2 win on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, completing the sweep. The win for the White Sox was helped by Colson Montgomery, who hit the walk-off hit that sent the team home positively, as the […] The post Don’t let White Sox get hot as Colson Montgomery walks off Angels for 3-game sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Josh Hart lands on Game 6 injury report vs. Hawks as Knicks try to close out series

The New York Knicks listed Josh Hart as questionable for Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks, adding uncertainty ahead of a potential series-clinching matchup Thursday night. New York enters Game 6 with a chance to close out its first-round series on the road, with tipoff set for 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. However, Hart’s status […] The post Josh Hart lands on Game 6 injury report vs. Hawks as Knicks try to close out series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid’s Game 6 injury status vs. Celtics after knee scare

The Philadelphia 76ers have a confident Joel Embiid despite an injury scare versus the Boston Celtics. Will he warm up and start for a crucial game 6 showdown in the NBA Playoffs? Embiid is dealing with a knee ailment. But Austin Krell of Sixers on SI (Sports Illustrated) revealed a new ailment update Wednesday. Yet […] The post Joel Embiid’s Game 6 injury status vs. Celtics after knee scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tiago Splitter’s heartfelt message to Blazers after playoff loss to Spurs

The Portland Trail Blazers recently saw their season come to an end with a tough Game 5 loss against the San Antonio Spurs in their first round playoff series. It was a disappointing end to what was overall a very successful season for the upstart Blazers, who were in the playoffs for the first time […] The post Tiago Splitter’s heartfelt message to Blazers after playoff loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers’ Javier Baez, Casey Mize both land on injured list before Braves game

As the Detroit Tigers prepare to take on the Atlanta Braves in their second of three showdowns, the team’s depth took a hit with not one but two players landing on IL. Taking to social media to break down their latest round of moves, the Tigers PR revealed that both Casey Mize and Javier Báez […] The post Tigers’ Javier Baez, Casey Mize both land on injured list before Braves game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rudy Gobert reveals what Anthony Edwards injury means for him in Nuggets series

The Minnesota Timberwolves will return home for a pivotal Game 6 in their first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, everyone will need to step up for the Wolves. Rudy Gobert hasn’t been known as a major offensive weapon during his NBA career, but he may have to […] The post Rudy Gobert reveals what Anthony Edwards injury means for him in Nuggets series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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