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Karl-Anthony Towns’ 11-point Game 3 1st quarter has Knicks fans thinking sweep

The New York Knicks weren’t phased by the loud environment inside Rocket Arena. Even with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and pop sensation Taylor Swift cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Karl-Anthony Towns went off for 11 points in this Saturday NBA Playoffs battle to silence the crowd early. Plus get his Knicks fan base […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns’ 11-point Game 3 1st quarter has Knicks fans thinking sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren isn’t giving away any secrets for containing Victor Wembanyama

Chet Holmgren kept his mouth shut when it comes to the defensive approach that he and the Oklahoma City Thunder have towards San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama in the Western Conference Finals. Holmgren is going through the fourth year of his young NBA career, progressing in his third postseason. He hopes to help the […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren isn’t giving away any secrets for containing Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Avalanche most to blame for Game 2 loss to Golden Knights

The Colorado Avalanche are in a very uncomfortable position. After winning the Presidents Trophy — a dangerous playoff indicator — and winning the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Avs have lost the first two games of the Western Conference Final at home to the opportunistic Vegas Golden Knights. The Avs are in quite […] The post 2 Avalanche most to blame for Game 2 loss to Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 Ravens rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

Baltimore Ravens rookie minicamp is in the books for the upcoming 2026 NFL season as an incoming crop of players got a chance to display their talent in front of the coaching staff. 11 of those players were draft picks as the Raves went heavy on offense (seven picks) and focused on building protection around […] The post 1 Ravens rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4-star TE flips commitment from Alabama to Michigan Wolverines

Kyle Whittingham and the Michigan Wolverines flipped a player from the Alabama Crimson Tide, earning the commitment of Colt Lumpris. Lumpris announced his commitment to the Wolverines on Saturday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Lawrenceville, Ner Jersey, he originally committed to the Crimson Tide last December before changing course this month. Lumpris stands […] The post 4-star TE flips commitment from Alabama to Michigan Wolverines appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nneka Ogwumike’s sudden injury absence gets crucial update per Lynne Roberts

The Los Angeles Sparks will be without star forward Nneka Ogwumike for the second game on their current road trip as she was ruled out due to a hand injury. But while Ogwumike will miss the Sparks’ game against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, head coach Lynne Roberts was confident in that it’s not […] The post Nneka Ogwumike’s sudden injury absence gets crucial update per Lynne Roberts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Chris Taylor decides not to retire, lands on IL

Cue the Wolf of Wall Street “I’m not f*****g leaving” GIF and delete those farewell posts, because Chris Taylor has changed his mind. The veteran utility man most known for his 10-year run with the Los Angeles Dodgers will remain in baseball for now and has been placed on the Los Angeles Angels’ minor league […] The post Angels’ Chris Taylor decides not to retire, lands on IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Cubs’ recent struggles

The Chicago Cubs have shown major signs of ranking with the elite teams in the National League. While the season is just 52 games old, the Cubs have already had two 10-game winning streaks. They also reeled off 15 straight wins at Wrigley Field earlier in the year. “I think no matter how well they […] The post Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Cubs’ recent struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts provides huge Kiké Hernández injury update

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not been operating with their full complement for much of the season. The back-to-back defending World Series champions are once again in first place in the National League West, but they are just 1/2 game ahead of the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are playing fairly well, having won seven […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts provides huge Kiké Hernández injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Colorado beats out Deion Sanders’ alma mater Florida State for prized JUCO DL

Colorado football is putting together an aggressive recruiting push after landing four-star quarterback Andre Adams in April. This time Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes beat out his alma mater Florida State for prized junior college defensive lineman Malachi Brown. The standout from Monterey Peninsula College in Northern California chose the Buffaloes Saturday evening. Brown confirmed […] The post Colorado beats out Deion Sanders’ alma mater Florida State for prized JUCO DL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will Kenny Atkinson make any lineup changes in Game 3? The Cavs coach weighs in

After going down 2-0 at Maddison Square Garden to a New York Knicks team that looks like the cream of the Eastern Conference’s crop, the Cleveland Cavaliers have to figure out some way, any way, to come out of Game 3 on top in front of a Cavs crowd eager to see another NBA Finals […] The post Will Kenny Atkinson make any lineup changes in Game 3? The Cavs coach weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell ruled out for Game 4 vs. Spurs due to calf injury

If the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, legions of NBA fans will anoint them the two-time reigning champions. OKC will not and should not declare such an outcome, but it will regain the aura of invincibility that some people thought was fading following an […] The post Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell ruled out for Game 4 vs. Spurs due to calf injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 Eagles rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

After spending extensive assets on the defensive side of the ball since handing Jalen Hurts a five-year, $255 million extension, the Philadelphia Eagles decided to load up the offensive side of the ball with not one, not two, but their first five selections in the 2026 NFL Draft on new offensive players. They added to […] The post 1 Eagles rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels signs pitcher who was previously released from Phillies

The Los Angeles Angels have added a familiar arm to their pitching depth, signing right-hander Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract. Walker, who was released by the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this 2026 season, will report to the Angels’ facility in Arizona to begin working his way back. The Angels have signed Taijuan Walker to […] The post Angels signs pitcher who was previously released from Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox, Twins’ benches clear after heated moment

Willson Contreras has enjoyed a successful MLB career, but when people reflect on his legacy years from now, they will inevitably bring up all the tense exchanges he had. The Boston Red Sox first baseman  just gave them another one to add to the list. He collided with Minnesota Twins catcher and former Chicago Cubs […] The post Red Sox, Twins’ benches clear after heated moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pete Alonso says the quiet part out loud about Orioles’ alarming underperformance

The Baltimore Orioles were expecting to return to contention in the American League East this season. They had signed slugging first baseman Pete Alonso as a free agent in the offseason, and the belief that adding his power bat to a lineup that included Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson would make a huge difference to […] The post Pete Alonso says the quiet part out loud about Orioles’ alarming underperformance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Abdul Carter dismisses rumors of tension with Jaxson Dart after Donald Trump introduction

With New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart being called out by teammate Abdul Carter for introducing President Donald Trump at an event on Friday, it appears the two players talked over it. As some thought there could have been locker room division on the Giants due to political differences, Carter took to social media to […] The post Giants’ Abdul Carter dismisses rumors of tension with Jaxson Dart after Donald Trump introduction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts not expecting IL stint for Max Muncy

After taking a 96 mph fastball to his right wrist in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ opening contest against the Milwaukee Brewers, fans openly wondered if LA’s finest would find themselves without their rock, Max Muncy, for some period of time. While Muncy’s initial X-rays came back negative, that didn’t necessarily mean the veteran third baseman […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts not expecting IL stint for Max Muncy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Natasha Howard gets brutally honest on finding success with Lynx

As the Minnesota Lynx and Natasha Howard reunited in the offseason after a stint with the Indiana Fever, she would have one of the better games in her career in Saturday’s 85-75 win over the Chicago Sky. With Howard coming back to the Lynx and head coach Cheryl Reeve, the player would talk about finding […] The post Natasha Howard gets brutally honest on finding success with Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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When will Eric Lauer make first Dodgers start after trade?

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a massive pre-MLB Trade Deadline splash in landing Eric Lauer. LA landed him via the Toronto Blue Jays back on Sunday. But when will manager Dave Roberts throw in the 2025 American League champion on the mound? Dodgers reporter for 570 AM Los Angeles David Vassegh dropped an update Saturday […] The post When will Eric Lauer make first Dodgers start after trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs reporter drops ‘rock bottom’ take amid longest losing streak since 2022

A seven-game losing streak spells disaster no matter the context, but the Chicago Cubs’ dreadful stretch is especially brutal. Since last Saturday, they have lost to their inter-league/in-state rival, the team that eliminated them in the playoffs last season, and the pitching staff that currently owns the worst ERA in MLB. Now, that is a […] The post Cubs reporter drops ‘rock bottom’ take amid longest losing streak since 2022 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Yordan Alvarez won’t play Sunday vs. Cubs, but it’s not because of injury scare

As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez exited Friday’s win against the Chicago Cubs, 3-0, fans are wondering if the issue is something to be worried about or not. With the Astros dealing with an immense amount of injuries, the last thing the team needs is one to their best hitter in Alvarez, as his status […] The post Astros’ Yordan Alvarez won’t play Sunday vs. Cubs, but it’s not because of injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans will want to hear Brian Windhorst’s take on Jaylen Brown’s Celtics future

The Boston Celtics were one of the most surprising teams in the NBA’s regular season. Most observers expected them to struggle because superstar Jayson Tatum was recovering from a torn Achilles and he was not expected to return until very late in the regular season. That appeared to be the best-case scenario. Does Jaylen Brown […] The post Fans will want to hear Brian Windhorst’s take on Jaylen Brown’s Celtics future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers makes Max Muncy decision for Brewers game after injury scare

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed Max Muncy exit early with an MLB Injury scare Friday. Muncy took a hit by pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers. That setback left many LA fans wondering if he’ll be healthy for the Saturday contest. The franchise rolled out their lineup ahead of the road contest against the Brewers. Muncy […] The post Dodgers makes Max Muncy decision for Brewers game after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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