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Jets’ Breece Hall signs $45.75 million extension to avoid playing on franchise tag

The New York Jets have made several moves throughout the offseason to improve their team, and that even means bringing back some of their current players. One of those players is Breece Hall, whom the Jets just signed to a contract extension instead of making him play on the franchise tag, according to NFL Network’s […] The post Jets’ Breece Hall signs $45.75 million extension to avoid playing on franchise tag appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks rumors: Why Insider believes Jonathan Kuminga will return to Atlanta

With fans wondering what the Atlanta Hawks’ future looks like after losing to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs in six games, one player whose status remains unknown is forward Jonathan Kuminga. As the Hawks experienced an embarrassing end to the playoff series against the Knicks, the team looks […] The post Hawks rumors: Why Insider believes Jonathan Kuminga will return to Atlanta appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rays make crucial injury announcement before Red Sox game

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play the Boston Red Sox in the second contest of a four-game series on Friday night. Tampa Bay earned an 8-4 win in Boston to begin the series on Thursday. Before Friday’s game, the Rays made a roster announcement. “The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated RHP Mason Englert […] The post Rays make crucial injury announcement before Red Sox game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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All but Nikola Jokic ‘on the table’ amid rising Nuggets offseason trade speculation

The Denver Nuggets had their playoff run cut short in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and there will be many questions surrounding the franchise this offseason. After making several moves last offseason, it seemed as if the Nuggets were in a prime position to make another championship run. Unfortunately, injuries hurt them during […] The post All but Nikola Jokic ‘on the table’ amid rising Nuggets offseason trade speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rays’ Kevin Cash won’t undersell Tropicana Field aspect to hot 2026 start

The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a hot start and have surprised many in the MLB with their great play. With his team off to a great start, manager Kevin Cash did not undersell the impact of playing at Tropicana Field in 2026, according to a piece by Kevin Rosenthal of The Athletic. “I think it’s […] The post Rays’ Kevin Cash won’t undersell Tropicana Field aspect to hot 2026 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley gives Jalen Brunson unique GOAT title amid playoff run

The New York Knicks are two wins away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season, and a major reason why is the incredible play of Jalen Brunson in the playoffs so far. His recent play has caught the attention of the NBA world, and former NBA star Charles Barkley recently proclaimed […] The post Charles Barkley gives Jalen Brunson unique GOAT title amid playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets rumors: Why Kevin Durant trade is extremely unlikely

As the Houston Rockets face many questions after the team’s NBA Playoffs flop, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round in six games, the conversation now surrounds star Kevin Durant. With the Rockets looking to bounce back after the playoffs fail, some could think that the team should trade Durant, though this […] The post Rockets rumors: Why Kevin Durant trade is extremely unlikely appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors rumors: The Toronto player who has ‘likely played’ his final game with team

The Toronto Raptors enter the offseason with optimism, despite a first-round exit in seven games at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bobby Webster’s team didn’t have many expectations entering this season, and despite not upgrading the team at the trade deadline, they still grabbed the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and took the […] The post Raptors rumors: The Toronto player who has ‘likely played’ his final game with team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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CM Punk’s WWE 2K26 match vs. Steve Carell turned violent at Netflix event

While many know Steve Carell from The Office, he recently fought CM Punk in WWE 2K26, the video game, at a recent Netflix event. During the 2026 Netflix Is a Joke Festival, Punk made a cameo during the Night of Too Many Stars event. He confronted Carell before their match, promising to “recoup the millions […] The post CM Punk’s WWE 2K26 match vs. Steve Carell turned violent at Netflix event appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics rumors: How Jaylen Brown offseason extension talks will directly signal potential trade

Following the Boston Celtics’ disappointing playoff exit, blowing a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers, changes are expected to come in the offseason. That was pretty much confirmed by Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. But what changes could those be and could it possibly include a Jaylen Brown […] The post Celtics rumors: How Jaylen Brown offseason extension talks will directly signal potential trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB rumors: Astros not trading Yordan Alvarez despite difficult season

The Houston Astros have endured a difficult season so far. They are currently 15-23 and tied for last place in the American League West standings. While the idea of the Astros trading Yordan Alvarez seems unrealistic, it has been mentioned as a possibility. However, according to Will Kunkel, Houston is not planning to trade the […] The post MLB rumors: Astros not trading Yordan Alvarez despite difficult season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros looking for bizarre franchise first against struggling Reds

It’s been a rough start in South Texas, as the Houston Astros lost another series and are now 15-23. Now, they will head to Great American Ballpark to face the Cincinnati Reds. The Astros franchise will be looking for a crazy first in their series this weekend with the Cincinnati Reds, according to Astros beat […] The post Astros looking for bizarre franchise first against struggling Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jazz, Mammoth owner Ryan Smith details extensive Delta Center renovations

The Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth share a home known now as the Delta Center. The arena, which changed its name back to the Delta Center in 2023, opened in 1991. Now, the Delta Center is going under a massive renovation, and the owner of the Jazz and Mammoth, Ryan Smith, is giving an update […] The post Jazz, Mammoth owner Ryan Smith details extensive Delta Center renovations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jets and Giants fans, players will love seeing natural grass at MetLife Stadium for World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled for June 11 and will be in North America for the first time since 1994. One of the venues set to host games will be MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, home to the New York Giants and Jets. On Friday, a video surfaced of the grounds […] The post Jets and Giants fans, players will love seeing natural grass at MetLife Stadium for World Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Exclusive: Carmelo Anthony drops truth bomb on Knicks becoming Eastern Conference favorite to reach NBA Finals

Carmelo Anthony is very high on his former team, the New York Knicks. Anthony began his NBA career and emerged as a star with the Denver Nuggets in the 2000s. But it was with his hometown Knicks where he had arguably his most memorable tenure in the league. It was with the Knicks that Anthony […] The post Exclusive: Carmelo Anthony drops truth bomb on Knicks becoming Eastern Conference favorite to reach NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits to a little rust in Game 1 vs. Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder remained perfect in the postseason Tuesday night, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t ready to celebrate just yet. Despite a 108-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Thunder superstar felt the weight of an eight-day layoff. “We’re a little choppy, a little rusty tonight […] The post Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits to a little rust in Game 1 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals ‘simple’ strategy to beat Lakers in Game 1

The Oklahoma City Thunder were back in action on Tuesday night after a long layoff following a sweep of the Phoenix Suns in the first round, but they got right back to work. After a bit of a rusty first half, the Thunder ran away from the Lakers in a 108-90 win to take a […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals ‘simple’ strategy to beat Lakers in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 players Raptors must trade to take next step after heartbreaking playoff loss to Cavs

The Toronto Raptors fought too hard this season to simply pat themselves on the back for a respectable playoff appearance. Moral victories no longer apply when a team pushes a contender to seven games and still walks away empty-handed. This franchise entered the 2025-26 campaign determined to prove it had finally emerged from the uncertainty […] The post 2 players Raptors must trade to take next step after heartbreaking playoff loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UFC vet Matt Hughes shares graphic photo after losing part of his finger

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) legend Matt Hughes has always been tougher than nails, but his latest hospital visit proves he still has an incredibly high threshold for pain and a surprisingly good sense of humor. The UFC Hall of Famer recently shared a graphic photo on Instagram revealing that he lost the top portion of […] The post UFC vet Matt Hughes shares graphic photo after losing part of his finger appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs most to blame for Game 1 loss to Pistons

This Cleveland Cavaliers team knows the gravity of the task that is ahead of them. They are up against a ticking clock as far as their title-contending hopes go, although the performance they put up in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Pistons doesn’t provide much confidence in that respect. […] The post Cavs most to blame for Game 1 loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ric Flair urges Lakers to trade Luka Doncic in wild X rant

Ric Flair did not hold back after the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night. The wrestling legend and longtime Lakers supporter posted a fiery message on X, formerly Twitter, taking aim at injured superstar Luka Doncic, criticizing him for missing playoff action while […] The post Ric Flair urges Lakers to trade Luka Doncic in wild X rant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Duncan Robinson opened up the game for Pistons vs. Cavs

On Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The dynamic duo of Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson set the tone for Detroit. Cunningham led the way with 23 points and seven assists. But it was Robinson who was particularly dominant, finishing with 19 points, including […] The post How Duncan Robinson opened up the game for Pistons vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maren Morris reveals she got a spam invite text to Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift wedding

Well, it looks like Maren Morris has been the victim of some spam text that invited her to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s upcoming wedding. “I got this spam text a couple weeks ago, and it was like, ‘You’re invited to Taylor [Swift] and Travis [Kelce’s] wedding,’” Morris revealed during an appearance on SiriusXM Hits […] The post Maren Morris reveals she got a spam invite text to Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift wedding appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani humiliate Jose Altuve with nasty strikeout

Shohei Ohtani delivered another electric moment Tuesday night, even as the Los Angeles Dodgers fell 2–1 to the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The Dodgers’ superstar kept his team within reach behind a strong outing, but one strikeout against Jose Altuve quickly became the lasting image of the matchup. Ohtani controlled much of the […] The post Watch Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani humiliate Jose Altuve with nasty strikeout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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