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Magic vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 prediction, odds, pick

Apr 21, 2026 @ 6:05pm

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The 2026 NBA playoffs continue in the Eastern Conference as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Game 2 tilt. The Orlando Magic will visit the Detroit Pistons, Orlando leading the series 1-0. Check our NBA playoffs odds series for the Magic-Pistons prediction and pick. The Orlando Magic stunned the Pistons […] The post Magic vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giants left ‘pinching themselves’ with picks 5, 10 in ESPN’s NFL Nation mock draft

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:52pm

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The 2026 NFL Draft is just two days away! After a recent trade involving Dexter Lawrence and the Cincinnati Bengals, the Giants have acquired the 10th pick from the Bengals to own two Top 10 picks on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. The latest mock drafts are coming in, and ESPN has released a mock draft […] The post Giants left ‘pinching themselves’ with picks 5, 10 in ESPN’s NFL Nation mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mark Daigneault reveals one of Thunder’s best ‘development stories’ before Game 2

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:42pm

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Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault considers Jaylin Williams’ pick-and-roll defense to be one of the best development stories throughout his time with the organization. After Williams scored a career-high 30 points in a 124-116 loss to the Toronto Raptors in the regular season, Daigneault described Jaylin as “unreal” for his versatility. The strides […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals one of Thunder’s best ‘development stories’ before Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Robert Saleh gets new Fred Warner in mock draft pick from ESPN’s Titans insider

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:42pm

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The NFL Draft begins on Thursday, and the Tennessee Titans own the No. 4 pick overall. While there have been plenty of rumors connecting the franchise with Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love, ESPN’s Titans insider Turron Davenport has the club going a different direction. In ESPN’s latest first-round mock draft with all […] The post Robert Saleh gets new Fred Warner in mock draft pick from ESPN’s Titans insider appeared first on ClutchPoints.

3 early Blue Jackets trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:41pm

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The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite a furious run in the second half. They fired Dean Evason in January, and Rick Bowness brought the Blue Jackets to the doorstep of the postseason. But the end of the season did not go as well, as they lost nine of their last 11 […] The post 3 early Blue Jackets trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mets send David Peterson to bullpen amid 5.40 ERA

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:36pm

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The New York Mets are running out of answers in the middle of their 11-game losing streak. New York has been swept in their last three series, and will now attempt to finally get a win when they return home on Tuesday night to face the Minnesota Twins. One move the Mets are making to […] The post Mets send David Peterson to bullpen amid 5.40 ERA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Justin Fields is Captain Obvious about joining Chiefs

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:31pm

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The Kansas City Chiefs have a new quarterback heading into the 2026 season. That quarterback is Justin Fields, who comes over from the New York Jets. While Fields isn’t expected to start every game since Patrick Mahomes has that role, Fields is taking on the task of learning as much as he can. “I wanted […] The post Justin Fields is Captain Obvious about joining Chiefs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mike Norvell names Florida State’s QB1 after spring battle

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:28pm

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After extensive evaluation during spring practices, Mike Norvell has Florida State’s next starting quarterback pegged for the 2026 college football season. The Seminoles will begin the year with Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels commanding the huddle, as expected. Daniels was the favorite to win the job as soon as he committed to Florida State from the […] The post Mike Norvell names Florida State’s QB1 after spring battle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why ESPN’s Jets insider is taking David Bailey over Arvell Reese in mock draft

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:11pm

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With Fernando Mendoza effectively locked in as the No. 1 overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Jets have zeroed in on two defensive players they are picking from at No. 2 overall: Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey and Ohio State outside linebacker Arvell Reese. Some […] The post Why ESPN’s Jets insider is taking David Bailey over Arvell Reese in mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. get brutally honest on getting booed after Orioles loss

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:03pm

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Kansas City Royals fans are frustrated with their team right now. The Royals dropped yet another game on Monday, to the Baltimore Orioles at home. Some Kansas City fans rained down boos on the team, as the Royals dropped the contest 7-5 in extras. Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. is opening up about hearing that […] The post Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. get brutally honest on getting booed after Orioles loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Duke basketball lands Wisconsin transfer coming off 19.1 points-per-game season

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:00pm

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Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell’s lengthy 2026 college basketball transfer portal recruitment has finally concluded with his commitment to Duke. Blackwell, the Big Ten’s seventh-leading scorer in 2025-2026, immediately became one of the top players in the transfer portal once he entered his name at the end of the season. After cutting his list down […] The post Duke basketball lands Wisconsin transfer coming off 19.1 points-per-game season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brewers rumors: Brice Turang interested in extension, but it won’t be cheap

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:59pm

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Second baseman Brice Turang has become a key piece of the Milwaukee Brewers’ core. While he is under team control through 2030, Turang is playing his way into a much more expensive contract. Turang admits he has thought about a new deal. But ultimately, the second baseman is more focused on continuing to prove himself […] The post Brewers rumors: Brice Turang interested in extension, but it won’t be cheap appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The unique MLB record Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt is close to tying

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:58pm

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While St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol tries to deal with his team’s ugly mistakes, JJ Wetherholt keeps on getting hit. That’s “hit” and not “hits.” Wetherholt is close to tying a unique MLB record, according to a post on X by Codify. “J Wetherholt has been hit with a pitch in each of the […] The post The unique MLB record Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt is close to tying appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Canucks to interview Kevyn Adams for vacant GM role

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:53pm

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There may not be an executive in the NHL having a worse spring than Vancouver Canucks general manager candidate Kevyn Adams. Adams was the architect of the Buffalo Sabres’ roster that took the Eastern Conference by storm midway through this season, with the only problem being that their hot streak started once the team’s ownership […] The post Canucks to interview Kevyn Adams for vacant GM role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dodgers are sternly against moving Roki Sasaki to the bullpen

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:48pm

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Despite having two multi-time All-Star players on IL in Blake Snell and Edwin Diaz, the Los Angeles Dodgers have barely missed a beat, holding the best record in the National League thanks in no small part thanks to the incredible efforts by their starting pitchers. Rolling six starters deep to help Shohei Ohtani pursue his […] The post Dodgers are sternly against moving Roki Sasaki to the bullpen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Greatest steals in NFL Draft history

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:46pm

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Since 1994, the NFL Draft has gone seven rounds deep. There used to be even more rounds in the draft, with the ’80s and ’90s having 10-plus rounds and the pre-merger drafts going as deep as round 30. Finding talent atop the draft is a necessity, but the best teams find contributors in the later […] The post Greatest steals in NFL Draft history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

How Karl-Anthony Towns’ Game 2 disappearance led to Knicks’ collapse vs. Hawks

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:43pm

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The first game between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs went almost exactly as many would expect. It was the Knicks who came away with a 113-102 win behind all five starters scoring in double figures, including Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combining for 53 […] The post How Karl-Anthony Towns’ Game 2 disappearance led to Knicks’ collapse vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:39pm

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The Colorado Avalanche’s goaltending future looked bleak at the start of the 2024-25 season, until the new tandem of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood hit the scene midway through the year. The tandem has taken Colorado by storm, taking control of the crease at different times to provide the Avalanche with a solid base for […] The post AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rams HC Sean McVay details latest on Jimmy Garoppolo’s potential retirement

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:35pm

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Still without a backup quarterback, the Los Angeles Rams are in an interesting position as Jimmy Garoppolo mulls retirement. Head coach Sean McVay acknowledges that the team wants him to return for the 2026 season, but he knows the difficulty of their current position. After Garoppolo backed up league MVP Matthew Stafford in 2025, McVay […] The post Rams HC Sean McVay details latest on Jimmy Garoppolo’s potential retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Red Sox dealt troubling starting pitching injury update amid poor start

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:34pm

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The Boston Red Sox have had to wait patiently while starting pitcher Kutter Crawford has been on the mend from an injury. It now appears that Crawford is facing yet another setback. “Kutter Crawford said he felt tightness after his last outing and the MRI showed inflammation in his flexor/elbow but no structural damage. He’s […] The post Red Sox dealt troubling starting pitching injury update amid poor start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves dealt conflicting injury return updates for Rockets series

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:29pm

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The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for Game 2 of their Western Conference first round series against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers went up 1-0 in surprisingly easy fashion over the weekend, putting 107 points on the board despite playing without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Now, Los Angeles has gotten a […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves dealt conflicting injury return updates for Rockets series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Syracuse lands Sun Belt defensive star after Donnie Freeman transfer

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:24pm

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The Syracuse Orange lost a major piece of last season’s team with the departure of Donnie Freeman to St. John’s via the transfer portal, but the team landed the commitment of a defensive-minded big man to help bolster their frontcourt depth in Luke Wilson from Appalachian State, as per Sam Federman of NunesMagician.com. Wilson’s commitment […] The post Syracuse lands Sun Belt defensive star after Donnie Freeman transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sunny Mehta drops ‘dream job’ truth bomb on Devils’ general manager role

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:23pm

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Seemingly out of nowhere, new New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta emerged as an intriguing candidate across the NHL. Mehta had worked in the Florida Panthers organization for both of their back-to-back Stanley Cups, making him a hot commodity. The analytically driven executive was the brains behind Bill Zito’s operation in Sunrise. With Zito […] The post Sunny Mehta drops ‘dream job’ truth bomb on Devils’ general manager role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

2026 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Final picks & predictions

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:22pm

The 2026 NFL Draft is finally here after months and months of picks, predictions, speculation, and rumors. The pro football world will descend on Pittsburgh on Thursday, and after the Las Vegas Raiders select Fernando Mendoza, we have no idea what will happen next. So, with that in mind, here is the final ClutchPoints’ 2026 […] The post 2026 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Final picks & predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.