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Emmitt Smith’s son EJ announces he’s signing with Chiefs, not Cowboys

EJ Smith, son of Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, announced his decision to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. Smith confirmed his decision on Instagram, following a pre-draft appearance at Dallas Day, the Dallas Cowboys’ local prospect workout event. Though Dallas […] The post Emmitt Smith’s son EJ announces he’s signing with Chiefs, not Cowboys appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Dodgers’ Dave Roberts has been increasingly impressed by Roki Sasaki

As the Los Angeles Dodgers had been in a slump as of late, the hope is that the 12-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday could help reenergize the team, especially when it comes to pitcher Roki Sasaki. With Sasaki in an early-season slump of his own for the Dodgers, he has improved, with […] The post Why Dodgers’ Dave Roberts has been increasingly impressed by Roki Sasaki appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Cora’s IG Story shows Jason Varitek giving thumbs down before getting on private jet

The Boston Red Sox had a huge overhaul during the weekend, firing manager Alex Cora and five members of the staff as the team had gotten off to a rough start. Along with Cora, bench coach Ramon Vazquez, hitting coach Peter Fatse, third-base coach Kyle Hudson, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson and hitting strategy coach […] The post Alex Cora’s IG Story shows Jason Varitek giving thumbs down before getting on private jet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tommy Castellanos gets multiple minicamp invites, but not as a QB

Once the NFL Draft ends, any player who wasn’t drafted will still try to find their spot in the league. The same goes for former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos. However, his attempt to make the NFL won’t be coming at quarterback. Both the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins have invited Castellanos to their rookie […] The post Tommy Castellanos gets multiple minicamp invites, but not as a QB appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The major change Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki made amid early-season slump

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently improved to 18-9 on the young 2026 MLB season with a blowout home win over the Chicago Cubs by a score of 12-4. The Dodgers sit just a half-game behind the San Diego Padres for first place in the NL West, and are looking poised to once again defend their […] The post The major change Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki made amid early-season slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN insider drops mic on haters criticizing Rams’ Ty Simpson pick

As the Los Angeles Rams’ 2026 NFL Draft was filled with controversy after selecting Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick, it has led to an abundance of takes across the sports world. With even the speculation on Rams head coach Sean McVay being mad at the Simpson pick, which he has shut down, there […] The post ESPN insider drops mic on haters criticizing Rams’ Ty Simpson pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cardinals warned about ‘wasting’ Jeremiyah Love and his $52.5 million contract

The Arizona Cardinals got their guy at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft. Arizona used a first-round pick on Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. One NFL insider questions whether drafting a running back so high in the draft was the right move after all. ESPN’s Dan Graziano responded to some overreactions in a […] The post Cardinals warned about ‘wasting’ Jeremiyah Love and his $52.5 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets most to blame for 3-1 series deficit vs. Timberwolves after inexcusable Game 4 loss

On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets inexplicably fell behind 3-1 in their first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 112-96 defeat. This loss was made even more puzzling by the fact that the Timberwolves played most of this game without both Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, each of whom suffered injuries and will […] The post Nuggets most to blame for 3-1 series deficit vs. Timberwolves after inexcusable Game 4 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers finally pull out ‘unstoppable’ identity after slump

The Los Angeles Dodgers rediscovered their offensive identity Saturday night, defeating the Chicago Cubs 12-4 and snap Chicago’s 10-game winning streak. After dropping five of their previous seven games, Los Angeles broke out with 14 hits and a six-run fourth inning, marking a return to the approach the team believes defines its offense. “We all […] The post Dodgers finally pull out ‘unstoppable’ identity after slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Red Sox player rips Craig Breslow for Alex Cora firing

With the Boston Red Sox firing manager Alex Cora and other coaches, there has been a massive conversation on the internet about whether the move should have happened or not. The conversation then leads to Red Sox executive Craig Breslow, and if he’s next on the chopping block, as a former player signaled that he’s […] The post Former Red Sox player rips Craig Breslow for Alex Cora firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski breaks Tarik Skubal’s 102.6 mph strikeout record

The Milwaukee Brewers came up just short in their Saturday matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-3. However, starter Jacob Misiorowski managed to further etch his name into the history books. His strikeout pitch on Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz clocked in at 102.7 miles per hour. Misiorowski broke the previous strikeout velicty record set by Detroit […] The post Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski breaks Tarik Skubal’s 102.6 mph strikeout record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brian Snitker reacts to joining Braves Hall of Fame after 50 years with organization

The Atlanta Braves have been the best team in baseball through one month of the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 19-9 on the season. This is the first year at the helm for manager Walt Weiss, who took over for Brian Snitker at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Recently, Snitker was inducted into […] The post Brian Snitker reacts to joining Braves Hall of Fame after 50 years with organization appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reds’ Sal Stewart makes sure first game after Eugenio Suarez hits IL doesn’t ‘suck’

The Cincinnati Reds are off to a hot start to the season, and Sal Stewart is one of the reasons why. The Reds infielder has been crushing home runs and helping Cincinnati out with some smart base running. Stewart is also helping to pick up the slack following an injury to teammate Eugenio Suarez. Suarez […] The post Reds’ Sal Stewart makes sure first game after Eugenio Suarez hits IL doesn’t ‘suck’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Mason Miller reacts to making franchise history in Mexico City

The San Diego Padres were able to outlast the Arizona Diamondbacks in their latest game, and they were able to do so with the help of pitcher Mason Miller, who made history in Mexico City. Miller extended his scoreless streak to 34 2/3 consecutive innings, which set a franchise record. With the steak, he moved […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller reacts to making franchise history in Mexico City appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cowboys, Raiders, Eagles among Mel Kiper’s top NFL Draft grades

Recently, the NFL Draft took place in Pittsburgh, with teams around the league looking to add talent to help them build for the future. While the Las Vegas Raiders ended up taking quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one as expected, there were some surprises around the league in this draft, including the Kansas City Chiefs […] The post Cowboys, Raiders, Eagles among Mel Kiper’s top NFL Draft grades appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The strange coincidence connecting recent NBA Achilles tears

On Saturday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves went up 3-1 in their first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, despite sustaining some brutal luck on the injury front. Just a couple minutes into the game, guard Donte DiVincenzo went down with a leg injury that has since been diagnosed as a torn Achilles, ending his […] The post The strange coincidence connecting recent NBA Achilles tears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angel Reese supports Megan Thee Stallion following Klay Thompson split

Angel Reese is rooting for Megan Thee Stallion amid her breakup from Klay Thompson. The Atlanta Dream forward shared how she is supporting Megan after she announced her split from Thompson. The WNBA star commented on a video of Megan performing on Broadway at Moulin Rouge! where the rapper got emotional at the end of […] The post Angel Reese supports Megan Thee Stallion following Klay Thompson split appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers vs. Rockets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 prediction, odds, pick

We’re back with another prediction and pick for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, this upcoming Game 4 tilt taking place in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles leading the series 3-0 in a shocking turn of events. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Lakers-Rockets prediction and pick. The Los Angeles […] The post Lakers vs. Rockets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen detail how Cavs can better fend off Scottie Barnes, Raptors

After Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles, and the Toronto Raptors lit up the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen understand the assignment for Game 4. Not only do the Cavs have to play with force, but they also have to turn up the heat defensively. “I think we have our coverages […] The post Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen detail how Cavs can better fend off Scottie Barnes, Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes Jalen Duren promise after embarrassing start to Magic series

The Detroit Pistons find themselves with plenty to do in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic after losing Game 3 113-105. The No. 1 seed Detroit have not played like the team they have looked all season, coming into the series after going 60-22 in the regular season. A huge reason of the struggle […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes Jalen Duren promise after embarrassing start to Magic series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Duren fumbling bag hard with pathetic start to Magic series that has Pistons fans baffled

On Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Pistons fell behind 2-1 in their first round playoff series against the Orlando Magic with a tough 113-105 loss in Game 3. The Pistons trailed this one for almost the entirety of the game, and although they did rally late to take a one-point lead in the fourth quarter, Orlando […] The post Jalen Duren fumbling bag hard with pathetic start to Magic series that has Pistons fans baffled appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seahawks’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

Most of the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 NFL Draft came in the months and years leading up to it, as John Schneider and the front office used a lot of that draft capital to build what ended up being a Super Bowl-winning roster. Rashid Shaheed was the most notable addition with those picks, and the standout […] The post Seahawks’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why ESPN insider won’t rule out Drew Allar starting for Steelers in 2027

The Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck in an awkward quarterback situation once again. Nobody knows if Aaron Rodgers will return to Pittsburgh for the 2026 season. The Steelers drafted Penn State QB Drew Allar to give themselves a bit of insurance in case Rodgers retires. One NFL insider thinks that pick could pay dividends for the […] The post Why ESPN insider won’t rule out Drew Allar starting for Steelers in 2027 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Broncos’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Denver Broncos made it to the AFC Championship because of great depth over the entire roster. The Broncos really didn’t have any glaring holes heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, which allowed them to either pursue the best player available when they made their picks and/or shore up any position groups that might have […] The post Broncos’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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