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J.R. Smith set to graduate from North Carolina A&T

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:37pm

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Former NBA champion J.R. Smith is set to conclude his HBCU experience. Smith will be graduating from North Carolina A&T at the institution’s spring commencement ceremony. Smith started his HBCU journey as a non-traditional student in 2021, quickly ingratiating himself to campus after becoming a student-athlete on the Aggie golf team. His time at North […] The post J.R. Smith set to graduate from North Carolina A&T appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What’s next in injury recovery for former All-Star reliever Kirby Yates with Angels?

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:29pm

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Los Angeles Angels reliever Kirby Yates is continuing to recover from left knee inflammation. Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com shared the latest update on Yates ahead of the team’s game on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. “Kirby Yates (left knee inflammation) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Salt Lake and will pitch tonight and […] The post What’s next in injury recovery for former All-Star reliever Kirby Yates with Angels? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Louisville football rumors: Jeff Brohm contract extension expected soon

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:29pm

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Ahead of the 2026 college football season, Louisville is looking to be in the Jeff Brohm business long-term. The Cardinals are expected to give their head coach a long-term deal soon, potentially as early as Thursday. Rumors of a Brohm extension have been circulating for months, since the 54-year-old remained firm despite reports that bigger […] The post Louisville football rumors: Jeff Brohm contract extension expected soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

White Sox rumors: How Munetaka Murakami’s hot start impacts contract negotiations

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:26pm

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The Chicago White Sox seem to have found a gold mine in hard-hitting slugger Munetaka Murakami. Murakami is in his rookie Major League Baseball season, and already making his mark. It appears that Chicago is already preparing to enter contract extension talks with the infielder. One MLB insider feels Murakami may enter those talks with […] The post White Sox rumors: How Munetaka Murakami’s hot start impacts contract negotiations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA rumors: Why UNC’s Caleb Wilson is garnering No. 2 pick hype

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:18pm

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It’s Mock Draft season! Just because the NFL Draft is this Thursday does not mean that the NFL can have all the fun. March Madness, the NCAA transfer portal, and the NBA regular season are all in the rearview mirror. NBA Playoffs are underway, and that means that the early stages of NBA mock drafts […] The post NBA rumors: Why UNC’s Caleb Wilson is garnering No. 2 pick hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mariners rumors: If Seattle’s struggles continue, this starting pitcher could be on the move

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:17pm

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The Seattle Mariners have been cold to begin the 2026 season, to say the least. With a 10-15 record through the first 25 games, changes might need to be made before the trade deadline. Rumors are already floating around after an insider for ESPN floated the idea of the club trading one of its starting […] The post Mariners rumors: If Seattle’s struggles continue, this starting pitcher could be on the move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Red Sox rumors: How infield struggles could have Jarren Duran back on trade market

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:16pm

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Currently last in the AL East at 9-14, this season has not gone the way that the Boston Red Sox expected. A series split with the Detroit Tigers over the weekend gave way to the New York Yankees, Boston’s top rival, coming to Fenway Park for their first clash of the campaign. A 4-0 Yankees […] The post Red Sox rumors: How infield struggles could have Jarren Duran back on trade market appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Carlos Mendoza received Aaron Boone message amid Mets’ abysmal losing streak

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:14pm

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The vibes are not great right now with the New York Mets, as they’re riding a 12-game losing streak, which is the worst in the league. They’re currently 7-16, and though there has been a lot of optimism that they’ll get out of the rut, they also have to acknowledge that things just aren’t going […] The post Carlos Mendoza received Aaron Boone message amid Mets’ abysmal losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cowboys rumors: Insider drops long-shot George Pickens scenario that would blow things up

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:03pm

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Recently, it was reported by Todd Archer of ESPN that the Dallas Cowboys would not be holding long-term contract talks with George Pickens, whom the team placed a franchise tag on earlier this offseason. The news comes after what was a breakout year for Pickens during his first season with the Cowboys. Now, Archer has […] The post Cowboys rumors: Insider drops long-shot George Pickens scenario that would blow things up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Celtics panic meter after shocking 27-point turnaround in Game 2 loss to 76ers

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:02pm

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One of the more intriguing first-round matchups in the NBA Playoffs is between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. As good as the Celtics have been all season, especially with Jayson Tatum back on the court next to Jaylen Brown, the Sixers certainly pose a challenge when all their pieces are together. Although Joel Embiid […] The post Celtics panic meter after shocking 27-point turnaround in Game 2 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jeremiyah Love specifically references Titans, Cardinals, Giants NFL draft buzz

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:57pm

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The 2026 NFL Draft is so close that fans can almost taste it. NFL teams will flock to Pittsburgh on Thursday for a weekend of excitement. One of this year’s best prospects still does not know where he will end up on draft night. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is one of the hottest […] The post Jeremiyah Love specifically references Titans, Cardinals, Giants NFL draft buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh reveals fatal flaw he’s ‘guilty’ of during brutal start

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:56pm

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The Seattle Mariners are off to a tough start to the 2026 Major League Baseball season. One of Seattle’s players, star Cal Raleigh, is also off to a cold start. The slugger is hitting at just a .177 batting average so far this campaign. Raleigh is opening up about his struggles, and why he has […] The post Mariners’ Cal Raleigh reveals fatal flaw he’s ‘guilty’ of during brutal start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Suns vs. Thunder Game 2 Results According to NBA 2K26

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:53pm

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We’ve got the Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. Currently, the Thunder lead 1-0, with hopes of extending that lead. Meanwhile, the Suns can tie things up before the series heads to Phoenix. But only one team can win. Without further […] The post Suns vs. Thunder Game 2 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chelsea sacks Liam Rosenior 4 months in after historically bad stretch not seen since 1912

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:46pm

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English Premier League giant Chelsea has fired manager Liam Rosenior just four months into his tenure. The sacking came a day after Chelsea’s embarrassing 3-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion. The loss not only severely damaged the Blues’ 2026-27 Champions League hopes, but it also made history for the venerated club. The loss marked […] The post Chelsea sacks Liam Rosenior 4 months in after historically bad stretch not seen since 1912 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The players who are 100% off-limits in NFL Draft discussions for the Cowboys

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:45pm

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Owner Jerry Jones is doing exactly what you would expect from a man with two first-round picks and a flair for drama: he’s keeping all options open. Just a day before the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in Pittsburgh, the Dallas Cowboys’ owner has indicated that “every kind of trade is possible.” This includes both […] The post The players who are 100% off-limits in NFL Draft discussions for the Cowboys appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bears fans will hate Greg Olsen’s Debbie Downer warning about Super Bowl dreams

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:39pm

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Expectations are high for the Chicago Bears after the franchise won the NFC North title for the first time since 2018. While the fanbase and talking heads are seemingly all in on the organization running away with the division next season, former tight end turned announcer Greg Olsen pumps the brakes on the Super Bowl […] The post Bears fans will hate Greg Olsen’s Debbie Downer warning about Super Bowl dreams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blue Jays’ John Schneider tried to tire out Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani in World Series Game 3

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:38pm

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The Los Angeles Dodgers were in a battle with the Toronto Blue Jays last season in the World Series, and it took them all seven games to get the job done. There’s no doubt that players were fatigued, especially from Game 3, where there were 18 innings of baseball. Shohei Ohtani was probably one of […] The post Blue Jays’ John Schneider tried to tire out Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani in World Series Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins stars Sidney Crosby plays Captain Obvious on Pittsburgh’s stunning 0-2 hole

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:36pm

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are down 0-2 in the series with the Philadelphia Flyers. Players, such as Erik Karlsson, are preaching patience and consistency as they attempt to make the comeback. Now, the Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, is also speaking out about the 0-2 series deficit, per Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. “Obviously, the urgency is heightened,” […] The post Penguins stars Sidney Crosby plays Captain Obvious on Pittsburgh’s stunning 0-2 hole appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WWE’s Drew McIntyre unveils ‘director’s cut’ of viral WrestleMania mid-match video

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:35pm

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For the third year in a row, Drew McIntyre posted on social media during his match at WWE WrestleMania, this time a video while facing Jacob Fatu. The initial video was seemingly edited, but McIntyre has since uploaded the full “director’s cut” on social media. It begins with McIntyre laughing manically before saying, “It’s that […] The post WWE’s Drew McIntyre unveils ‘director’s cut’ of viral WrestleMania mid-match video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rich Paul explains the decline in basketball shoe sales

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:33pm

Nike’s struggles in the basketball sneaker market have sparked a bigger conversation about the NBA’s cultural reach. According to reporting tied to Brian Windhorst, fewer fans connect with today’s stars the way past generations once did, and that shift may be hitting revenue. Rich Paul may know why. The agent offered a direct explanation that […] The post Rich Paul explains the decline in basketball shoe sales appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ron Darling drops incredible breakdown of how Mets’ Nolan McLean gave up Byron Buxton home run

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:32pm

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On Tuesday evening, the New York Mets lost an incomprehensible 12th game in a row by blowing a lead at home against the Minnesota Twins. Pitcher Nolan McLean got off to a hot start to this one, throwing a perfect game through five innings, but things fell apart after that, as he ended up giving […] The post Ron Darling drops incredible breakdown of how Mets’ Nolan McLean gave up Byron Buxton home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Royals teaming up with Hallmark Cards for new stadium

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:30pm

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The Kansas City Royals will someday have a new stadium. The team is teaming up with Hallmark Cards for a massive private investment partnership project, that will include a new ballpark at Crown Center. Hallmark and the Royals agreed to a plan that will bring about $2 billion in private investment, the team said in […] The post Royals teaming up with Hallmark Cards for new stadium appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers’ VJ Edgecombe gets ‘ballplayer’ endorsement from Jaylen Brown after Game 2 30-piece

Apr 22, 2026 @ 1:03am

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The Philadelphia 76ers found their answer when they needed it most. Even the opposition had to tip their cap. In a must-win Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe delivered a breakout 30-point, 10-rebound performance. He helped power Philadelphia to a 111-97 victory. Edgecombe even earned a simple but powerful endorsement from […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe gets ‘ballplayer’ endorsement from Jaylen Brown after Game 2 30-piece appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blazers’ Deni Avdija gives props to Tiago Splitter for ‘phenomenal’ coaching job

Apr 22, 2026 @ 1:02am

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When all is said and done, any fan of the Portland Trail Blazers would declare the 2025-26 season a successful one. After all, the Blazers have been rebuilding over the past few seasons, so making the playoffs means that they’ve already accomplished one of their lofty goals. But on Tuesday, Portland took it a step […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija gives props to Tiago Splitter for ‘phenomenal’ coaching job appeared first on ClutchPoints.