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Watch Mets broadcast completely jinx Nolan McLean’s perfect game attempt

The New York Mets are trying to break an 11-game losing streak at home on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Twins. They were up 3-0, partly thanks to a great start from their young ace. Mets pitcher Nolan McLean had a perfect game going through five innings before immediately falling to a broadcast jinx. Nolan […] The post Watch Mets broadcast completely jinx Nolan McLean’s perfect game attempt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Odd man out emerging in Browns’ three-way QB battle

As the Todd Monken era starts for the Cleveland Browns, all eyes have been on the quarterback battle that has steadily emerged since the middle of last season. Rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders ultimately emerged as the final two quarterbacks locked into the battle for QB1 last season. Gabriel got the nod early […] The post Odd man out emerging in Browns’ three-way QB battle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Even Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence didn’t know how to say Travis Etienne’s name

Over the last few years, Travis Etienne became a household name for Jacksonville Jaguars fans. The LSU product had his ups and downs in Duval, but he was a pretty productive player for most of his career. Every fan became familiar with the running back. As it turns out, though, everyone was mispronouncing Etienne’s last […] The post Even Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence didn’t know how to say Travis Etienne’s name appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dan Orlovsky makes final pitch for Ty Simpson, his No. 1 QB in 2026 NFL Draft class

As the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaches, almost every talent evaluator has the same quarterback at the top of their respective lists: Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. One of the few exceptions? That would be ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, who has been stumping for Ty Simpson as the best player in this year’s quarterback class due to […] The post Dan Orlovsky makes final pitch for Ty Simpson, his No. 1 QB in 2026 NFL Draft class appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ manager Kurt Suzuki shares crucial Alek Manoah injury update before Blue Jays game

Alek Manoah’s injury issues are the reason why a promising Toronto Blue Jays career was cut short, and his attempted return with the Los Angeles Angels hit another snag in Spring Training. Manoah hit the injured list with a right middle finger contusion, which caused him to miss a significant amount of time given how […] The post Angels’ manager Kurt Suzuki shares crucial Alek Manoah injury update before Blue Jays game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dazed Victor Wembanyama exits Game 2 vs. Blazers amid injury scare

The San Antonio Spurs have hopes of making a deep playoff run this postseason, and a significant portion of that run will rely on the health of star Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama had a magnificent performance in Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers, but suffered an injury scare early in Game 2. With nine minutes […] The post Dazed Victor Wembanyama exits Game 2 vs. Blazers amid injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Browns QB Shedeur Sanders gives early review of new coach Todd Monken

The Cleveland Browns held a voluntary minicamp on Tuesday, just two days before the 2026 NFL Draft. During that time, Todd Monken gave each quarterback a fair share of reps with the first team offense. After practice, Shedeur Sanders revealed his early review of his new head coach. While talking with media members, the 24-year-old […] The post Browns QB Shedeur Sanders gives early review of new coach Todd Monken appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tremaine Jackson sounds off on SWAC out-of-conference scheduling

Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson is never one to mince words, and he recently sounded off on the SWAC’s new scheduling change that will impact early-season matchups. SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland recently announced that the conference is eliminating matchups against non-NCAA Division I and Division II opponents starting in 2027. In a recent […] The post Tremaine Jackson sounds off on SWAC out-of-conference scheduling appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Brandon Hagel drops Juraj Slafkovsky with 1 punch in wild Game 2

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are locked in a tight Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Habs won Game 1 in overtime on the road, putting the Bolts on their heels. Game 2 has been nasty, and Brandon Hagel of the Lightning and Juraj Slafkovsky of the […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel drops Juraj Slafkovsky with 1 punch in wild Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor sends fans into a frenzy with 3-run HR vs. Twins

The New York Mets found a much-needed spark Tuesday night as Francisco Lindor delivered a momentum-shifting swing at Citi Field. His three-run home run provided a surge of energy for a team searching for answers during a difficult stretch. New York entered Tuesday’s matchup with the Minnesota Twins with a 7–15 record while riding an […] The post Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor sends fans into a frenzy with 3-run HR vs. Twins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NFL Draft O-line class could set first-round draft record

As 2026 NFL Draft boards are being finalized across the league, one position in particular looks like it could come off the board early and often in the first round: offensive tackle. While there are only two players, Miami’s Francis Mauigoa and Alabama’a Kadyn Proctor, who are expected to go in or around the top-10, […] The post 2026 NFL Draft O-line class could set first-round draft record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Canadiens’ Lane Hutson fire first career NHL playoff goal

Lane Hutson is quickly becoming one of the NHL’s top offensive defenseman, and his first career playoff goal for the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night almost certainly won’t be his last. With Montreal down 1-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning late in the first period, Hutson put a powerplay goal past Andrei Vasilevskiy to even […] The post Watch Canadiens’ Lane Hutson fire first career NHL playoff goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe posterizes Celtics amid rookie’s monster quarter

VJ Edgecombe is incredibly gifted, but what makes him a truly impressive talent is how he has been able to adapt during his rookie campaign. The 20-year-old Philadelphia 76ers guard struggled in his first career NBA playoffs game, scoring just 13 points on 6-of-16 shooting in a 123-91 loss versus the Boston Celtics, but he […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe posterizes Celtics amid rookie’s monster quarter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Tony Vitello coming out of hiding in San Francisco led to Dave Chappelle show

The San Francisco Giants have struggled to begin the 2026 season. At 9-13 overall, Tony Vitello’s team is still trying to figure things out. Vitello, who became the first MLB manager to be hired from the college level after he previously coached at Tennessee, admitted that he has been “in hiding” amid the team’s struggles. […] The post Giants’ Tony Vitello coming out of hiding in San Francisco led to Dave Chappelle show appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bills’ Josh Allen earns aura points with what he did before Sabres-Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres are hosting the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday. They won Game 1 at home, their first playoff game in nearly 15 years, and the crowd was going wild. The Sabres knew they needed to keep the energy up, so they invited Bills quarterback Josh Allen […] The post Bills’ Josh Allen earns aura points with what he did before Sabres-Bruins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres acknoweldge Josh Allen’s ‘MVP performance’

The Buffalo Sabres are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, but the KeyBank Center hasn’t forgotten how to have a postseason-level party. The roof nearly rose off the stadium in the Sabres’ late third period comeback against the Bruins in Game 1, and they got the noise started early before […] The post Sabres acknoweldge Josh Allen’s ‘MVP performance’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan football HC Kyle Whittingham reveals his preferred College Football Playoff configuration

The Michigan football program has entered the center of the ongoing College Football Playoff format debate, as head coach Kyle Whittingham offered a clear vision for the sport’s future, with power programs exploring new models to maximize revenue, influence governance decisions, and reshape the sport’s long-term structure. The Wolverines’ leadership has quickly become part of […] The post Michigan football HC Kyle Whittingham reveals his preferred College Football Playoff configuration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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See Fernando Mendoza’s form in first pitch before Cardinals-Marlins

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is set to begin on Thursday, and many believe Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza could be the No. 1 pick overall to the Las Vegas Raiders. Leading up to the draft, Mendoza was having some fun throwing the first pitch for Tuesday’s MLB game between the St. […] The post See Fernando Mendoza’s form in first pitch before Cardinals-Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tom Brady has high hopes for ‘future Olympian’ daughter

Tom Brady might have an Olympian on his hands, as the NFL icon declares that his daughter is a “future Olympian.” In a new video that Tom shared on his Instagram over the weekend, he showed himself playing volleyball with his daughter, Vivian. “Saturday nights with my future Olympian,” he wrote in his post. “I […] The post Tom Brady has high hopes for ‘future Olympian’ daughter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carmelo Anthony gets real about Jaden McDaniels’ trash talk

The Minnesota Timberwolves love to trash-talk, which isn’t surprising when Anthony Edwards is your emotional leader. However, it wasn’t Edwards who got things going after Minnesota’s Game 2 win on Monday night when Jaden McDaniels called out Denver’s poor defense. While it is part of Minnesota’s identity to get under the other team’s skin, Carmelo […] The post Carmelo Anthony gets real about Jaden McDaniels’ trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox’s Alex Cora explains Jarren Duran decision with honest admission

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is not playing on Tuesday against the New York Yankees despite the fact that right-handed pitcher Luis Gil is on the mound. Left-handed starter Max Fried is set to pitch on Wednesday for the Yankees, so Duran may also not play in that game as well. Manager Alex Cora […] The post Red Sox’s Alex Cora explains Jarren Duran decision with honest admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown slapped with tech after destroying Adem Bona

Jaylen Brown already boasted plenty of credibility entering the 2025-26 campaign — 2024 NBA Finals MVP, 2023 All-NBA Second-Team selection and four All-Star selections — but the Boston Celtics pillar should be moving with a whole new level of confidence after leading the franchise to success in Jayson Tatum’s absence. It definitely looks that way […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown slapped with tech after destroying Adem Bona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How many votes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received for Clutch Player of the Year

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took home the Clutch Player of the Year Award on Tuesday. After becoming the fourth player in league history to win the trophy since it was announced in 2022, we take a look at the voting numbers for the Clutch-POY. Reports indicate that the 27-year-old superstar received 96 of […] The post How many votes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received for Clutch Player of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UCLA football lands 4-star DB after decommitting from Notre Dame

UCLA football made a significant recruiting statement by securing a commitment from four-star safety Khalil Terry, keeping a top Southern California prospect close to home. The addition adds momentum to the Bruins’ recruiting efforts as they continue building for future success. Terry, a standout from Tustin High School, committed to UCLA on Tuesday, less than […] The post UCLA football lands 4-star DB after decommitting from Notre Dame appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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