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Watch Knicks’ Mike Brown hilariously interrupt Karl-Anthony Towns’ answer to question with honest admission

The New York Knicks moved within one win of the Eastern Conference Finals after a 109-94 Game 3 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. New York has now won six straight playoff games and holds a 3-0 series lead despite playing Game 3 without OG Anunoby. And well, Karl-Anthony Towns and head coach Mike Brown were […] The post Watch Knicks’ Mike Brown hilariously interrupt Karl-Anthony Towns’ answer to question with honest admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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J.R. Smith has leadership goals after North Carolina A&T graduation

As J.R. Smith officially walked across the stage to obtain his degree from North Carolina A&T, he already had higher ambitions in mind. Per comments obtained by ESPN, Smith isn’t done with his education journey. “I want to continuously get better at understanding and being a person of higher intellect.” While he wants to grow […] The post J.R. Smith has leadership goals after North Carolina A&T graduation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Azzi Fudd did not start Wings’ season opener vs. Fever

As the Dallas Wings beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday afternoon, 107-104, there was one aspect of the game that the fanbase has been asking many questions about. With the Wings not starting rookie Azzi Fudd, a major discourse has started, with head coach Jose Fernandez speaking about the decision. The No. […] The post Why Azzi Fudd did not start Wings’ season opener vs. Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Red Sox-Rays game was postponed on Saturday

After the Boston Red Sox lost to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, 8-4, the team came back with a vengeance and earned a 2-0 win on Friday. With the current series between the Red Sox and the Rays at one game apiece, the teams were preparing for Saturday’s game to get the advantage, but […] The post Why Red Sox-Rays game was postponed on Saturday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Pedro Martinez isn’t giving up on Red Sox despite brutal start to season

The Boston Red Sox have had an eventful start to the season, and most of the news has been of the brutal variety. They are tied for last place in the American League East with the Baltimore Orioles and they have struggled badly at home with a 7-11 record. The poor start led to the […] The post Why Pedro Martinez isn’t giving up on Red Sox despite brutal start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pat McAfee shouts out Fever’s Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell during season opener vs. Wings

The Indiana Fever ended up losing their WNBA season-opener against the Dallas Wings 107-104 despite the fact that their trio of Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark and Aaliyah Boston combined for a whopping 73 points. And well, it seems as if Pat McAfee was having the time of his life with the offensive quality on display. […] The post Pat McAfee shouts out Fever’s Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell during season opener vs. Wings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Auburn lands new QB following Wake Forest decommit

Auburn football swooped up a quarterback originally heading to Wake Forest Saturday. One lined up to eventually replace incoming starter Byrum Brown. Gary Chatman commits to the Tigers, with Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals confirming the decision. The 6-foot-1 dual-threat reopened his College Football Recruiting process earlier during the week of May 4. Chad Simmons of […] The post Auburn lands new QB following Wake Forest decommit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Broncos’ Sean Payton shares crucial Bo Nix offseason injury update

After watching his 2026 season end in the worst way possible, suffering a broken ankle in the final moments of a thrilling 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills, Bo Nix’s recovery timeline received a positive update from Sean Payton. Talking to reporters on Saturday, Sean Payton laid out when he expected to have Nix […] The post Broncos’ Sean Payton shares crucial Bo Nix offseason injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why White Sox’s Andrew Benintendi was scratched vs. Mariners on Saturday

As the Chicago White Sox continue the series against the Seattle Mariners throughout the weekend, Saturday’s game saw the unexpected absence of a key player from the team. With the White Sox looking to bounce back after the series loss to the Los Angeles Angels, the team will have to keep the ship afloat without […] The post Why White Sox’s Andrew Benintendi was scratched vs. Mariners on Saturday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Guardians’ Stephen Vogt drops brutally honest admission on Bo Naylor getting optioned

With the Cleveland Guardians making the trade for catcher Patrick Bailey, one event that followed the news was the demotion of Bo Naylor, who has struggled to start the 2026 season. As the Guardians made the move to option Naylor to the minor leagues, manager Stephen Vogt would get real about how he feels about […] The post Guardians’ Stephen Vogt drops brutally honest admission on Bo Naylor getting optioned appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Caitlin Clark shuts down injury concern after season opener

The Indiana Fever ended up losing their WNBA season-opener against the Dallas Wings 107-104 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. However, for most fans, the central concern will not be the loss, but the fact that their star player exited the game twice during the second half to take treatment. Clark missed the majority of last season […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark shuts down injury concern after season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Fever-Wings game made history the WNBA has never seen before

Caitlin Clark’s return to regular-season action ended in a narrow loss as the Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever 107-104 in a topsy-turvy season opener. Indiana had two opportunities to tie the game in the closing seconds, first on Clark’s deep 32-footer and then on an even deeper attempt by Kelsey Mitchell with less than […] The post How Fever-Wings game made history the WNBA has never seen before appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants place Logan Webb on IL before Pirates clash

As the San Francisco Giants prepare to welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates to Oracle Park, the team made a flurry of roster moves that could have a noticeable impact on their short-term future, most notably placing struggling star pitcher Logan Webb on the injured list. Taking to social media to announce the moves mere hours before […] The post Giants place Logan Webb on IL before Pirates clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Caitlin Clark wastes no time making WNBA history in season opener

Caitlin Clark is widely regarded as the face of the WNBA, so it is only fitting that she makes history in the Indiana Fever’s season-opening showdown with the Dallas Wings. The 2024 All-WNBA First-Team selection became the fastest point guard in league history to score 1,000 points, via ClutchPoints. Following an injury-ravaged 2025 season, Clark […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark wastes no time making WNBA history in season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers claiming Cubs pitcher off waivers leads to Tommy Edman injury move

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for the return of “Snellzilla” himself, Blake Snell, the team has made another pitching move to add some bench depth in the short-term, claiming recently DFA’d Chicago Cubs left-hander Charlie Barnes off of waivers to bolster their bullpen. Taking to social media to announce the successful claim, the Dodgers […] The post Dodgers claiming Cubs pitcher off waivers leads to Tommy Edman injury move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Deion Sanders daughter Shelomi Sanders latest in family to graduate from an HBCU

Deion Sanders’ daughter, Shelomi Sanders, is the latest in the Sanders family to graduate from an HBCU. On Friday, Shelomi graduated from Alabama A&M, completing her HBCU journey before concluding her college basketball career at Colorado State University Pueblo, which she announced her transfer to in April. Shelomi spoke about her graduation in a caption […] The post Deion Sanders daughter Shelomi Sanders latest in family to graduate from an HBCU appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays make crucial Addison Barger injury announcement

As the Toronto Blue Jays have been dealing with a myriad of injuries with many players, the one player that the team has been waiting to see more of is Addison Barger. While the Blue Jays star has been going through his injury recovery, the latest news from the team has officially announced his return. […] The post Blue Jays make crucial Addison Barger injury announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flames losing former undrafted defenseman to KHL

The Daniil Miromanov experiment has not worked out as planned with the Calgary Flames, and the pending free agent defenseman is leaving the National Hockey League behind. The 28-year-old is signing with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL for the 2026-27 season, as reported by Sport-Express’ Fyodor Nosov. It’s not an overly surprising move, as […] The post Flames losing former undrafted defenseman to KHL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Twins place Taj Bradley on IL before Guardians game

With the Minnesota Twins continuing the series against the Cleveland Guardians, the team had to place a key pitcher on the injured list (IL), which is one of many pitcher issues the team has had to deal with. Consequently, as the Twins had to deal with injury scares from other players, the latest news deals […] The post Twins place Taj Bradley on IL before Guardians game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84

One of MLB’s most accomplished managers has passed away. Atlanta Braves legend Bobby Cox died at the age of 84, the team announced on Saturday. The 2014 Naismith Baseball Hall of Fame inductee guided the club to the 1995 World Series championship, five total National League pennants and 14 consecutive divisional titles. His 2,504 career […] The post Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Peter Laviolette wants to return to coaching after 2025 Rangers firing

It’s been just over a calendar year since Peter Laviolette coached in the National Hockey League. The 61-year-old enjoyed a hugely successful season with the New York Rangers in 2023-24, leading the team to a 55-23-4 record and a President’s Trophy win. The Blueshirts ended up losing to the eventual Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers in […] The post Peter Laviolette wants to return to coaching after 2025 Rangers firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders’ Ryan Pulock gets injury update after shoulder surgery

The New York Islanders looked like a playoff team for most of the 2025-26 regular-season, but a brutal stretch of seven regulation losses in their final eight games knocked them out of a postseason slot at the last. It was a hugely disappointing ending, one that saw Patrick Roy get replaced behind the bench by […] The post Islanders’ Ryan Pulock gets injury update after shoulder surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons’ Zachariah Branch reveals Cash Jones position change at rookie minicamp

Zachariah Branch and Cash Jones spent a year together at the University of Georgia and are both preparing for their rookie campaign with the Atlanta Falcons, but their bond could get even stronger following the latest development. Evidently, these two speedsters will be playing the same position moving forward. Branch revealed at rookie minicamp that […] The post Falcons’ Zachariah Branch reveals Cash Jones position change at rookie minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wings fans can’t believe Azzi Fudd lineup decision vs. Fever

With the Dallas Wings taking on the Indiana Fever in the regular-season opener, the starting lineup for the team attracted a ton of opinions from the fanbase. As fans are excited to see the regular-season debut for Wings rookie Azzi Fudd, people had to wait a bit before watching her, as she was not in […] The post Wings fans can’t believe Azzi Fudd lineup decision vs. Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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