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Anonymous owner claims $3.9 billion Padres sale will hurt MLB’s argument for salary cap

The pending $3.9 billion sale of the San Diego Padres is already reshaping conversations around MLB’s next collective bargaining agreement, with some within the sport questioning how the record-setting price impacts the league’s push for a salary cap. One anonymous executive acknowledged the challenge the sale presents in future negotiations, saying, “I’m just glad that […] The post Anonymous owner claims $3.9 billion Padres sale will hurt MLB’s argument for salary cap appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray sends ‘irrelevant’ warning to Timberwolves after dominant Game 1

The Denver Nuggets got a gritty win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1, and they were led by their star players, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. Murray led the way with 30 points, and though it wasn’t an efficient game for him, he was still able to come up big when the team needed […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray sends ‘irrelevant’ warning to Timberwolves after dominant Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Struggling Mets starter gets brutally honest on late scratch vs. Cubs amid 10-game losing streak

The New York Mets are entering their Sunday matchup against the Chicago Cubs on a 10-game losing streak. Now, manager Carlos Mendoza has decided to make a change to the pitching rotation. David Peterson has been scratched, and now Tobias Myers will be starting in his place, via Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The […] The post Struggling Mets starter gets brutally honest on late scratch vs. Cubs amid 10-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Jake Oettinger defends himself after Game 1 brings back benching questions

The Dallas Stars got blitzed by the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, 6-1. It was a rough way for the Stars to open their Stanley Cup Playoff run. Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger is defending himself from critics, who were frustrated with his Game 1 performance. “I think the last goal was bad, but I think I […] The post Stars’ Jake Oettinger defends himself after Game 1 brings back benching questions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets rumors: Don’t expect Peyton Watson back from injury anytime soon

On Saturday afternoon, the Denver Nuggets got off to a 1-0 lead in their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning by a score of 116-105. The Nuggets got off to a slow start in this one, but they were able to work their way back and mostly control things in the second half, despite […] The post Nuggets rumors: Don’t expect Peyton Watson back from injury anytime soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knick’ Jalen Brunson goes full troll mode during joint Karl-Anthony Towns presser

On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks took a 1-0 lead in their first round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks with a comfortable 113-102 victory. The Knicks were in control of this game for most of the way, with Jalen Brunson getting things started with an epic first quarter, and Karl-Anthony Towns waking up […] The post Knick’ Jalen Brunson goes full troll mode during joint Karl-Anthony Towns presser appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Salvador Perez takes issue with ‘mental breather’ suggestion

Kansas City Royals slugger Salvador Perez is struggling to start the 2026 season. Perez is hitting at just a .160 batting average, through 20 games played. Perez is taking a subtle shot at people who argue he needs a break. “I don’t need a mental breather,” Perez posted to X, formerly Twitter. Perez had another […] The post Royals’ Salvador Perez takes issue with ‘mental breather’ suggestion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn HC Dan Hurley scores major coup with Braylon Mullins, Duke transfer double whammy

The UConn Huskies caught a double win on Saturday, as head coach Dan Hurley’s roster gained both continuity and fresh talent through a core return and a transfer addition for the 2026-27 season. Freshman guard Braylon Mullins will return to Storrs for his sophomore season after withdrawing from consideration for the NBA Draft, his father […] The post UConn HC Dan Hurley scores major coup with Braylon Mullins, Duke transfer double whammy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Hawks most to blame for Game 1 playoff loss to Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks fell short to the New York Knicks in Game 1, losing 113-102. It was a strong first half for the road team, but they were not able to keep things going in the second half. There are some things they did right throughout the game, but there are also some things they’ll […] The post 3 Hawks most to blame for Game 1 playoff loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Edwards’ defiant take on troublesome knee injury after Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss to Nuggets

On Saturday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves fell behind 0-1 in their first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets with a Game 1 loss on the road by a score of 116-105. The Timberwolves got off to a hot start in this one but ultimately struggled to get going offensively for much of the second […] The post Anthony Edwards’ defiant take on troublesome knee injury after Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss to Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ben Stiller doubles down on Hawks playoff series prediction at Game 1

Ben Stiller has faith that the New York Knicks playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks will be over soon. Stiller, who is a die-hard Knicks fan, is doubling down on his original take about the Knicks winning the series in five games. After the Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of the Eastern […] The post Ben Stiller doubles down on Hawks playoff series prediction at Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Quin Snyder reveals mindset behind ‘Hack-a-Mitch Robinson’ strategy

On Saturday evening, the Atlanta Hawks fell behind 0-1 in their playoff series against the New York Knicks with a 113-102 loss on the road in Game 1. It was a rough game for Atlanta throughout this one, as the team was trailing for most of the evening and wasn’t able to get enough consistent […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder reveals mindset behind ‘Hack-a-Mitch Robinson’ strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Rockets most to blame for Game 1 loss to Lakers

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first round playoff series, and they ended up laying an egg, scoring just 98 points en route to a loss. The Rockets were playing this one without Kevin Durant, who sat out due to […] The post 3 Rockets most to blame for Game 1 loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ CJ McCollum compares Jalen Brunson foul call to ‘Broadway show’

CJ McCollum hit Jalen Brunson below the belt during and after the New York Knicks’ victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. During the third quarter of New York’s 113-101 Game 1 win, McCollum was assessed a technical foul after kicking Brunson in a sensitive area while taking a jumper. Brunson stayed down for an […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum compares Jalen Brunson foul call to ‘Broadway show’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Skydiver crashes into Lane Stadium before Virginia Tech James Franklin’s spring football debut

The debut of Virginia Tech Hokies football under new head coach James Franklin began with an unexpected and dangerous pregame incident on Saturday, as a skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard, delaying the spring game by more than an hour. The parachutist was part of a three-person pregame demonstration team scheduled to land on […] The post Skydiver crashes into Lane Stadium before Virginia Tech James Franklin’s spring football debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miro Heiskanen says quiet part out loud about Stars’ insane losing streak in Game 1s

The Dallas Stars are quite used to losing the first games of their respective playoffs series. That trend continued on Saturday. Dallas dropped the first game of their series with the Minnesota Wild, by a 6-1 score. It was yet another disappointing effort from the Stars to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs. “Losing this Game […] The post Miro Heiskanen says quiet part out loud about Stars’ insane losing streak in Game 1s appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence gets $28 million contract extension after Giants trade

The Cincinnati Bengals took a massive swing to try to fix their defensive woes on Saturday, sending the No. 10 overall pick to the New York Giants for star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Lawrence had requested a trade away from the Big Apple because he and the Giants had failed to agree on a new […] The post Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence gets $28 million contract extension after Giants trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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It took just 1 game to prove Lakers’ Luke Kennard-Gabe Vincent trade was a home run

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start to their series against the Houston Rockets with a comfortable home win in Game 1, getting the victory by a score of 107-98. Many big names were out of the lineup for this one, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined for […] The post It took just 1 game to prove Lakers’ Luke Kennard-Gabe Vincent trade was a home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Jake Cronenworth somehow stays in Angels game after being hit by a pitch to the face

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth was involved in a frightening moment Saturday night, taking a pitch to the face during an at-bat in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The incident occurred in the top of the fifth inning when a high-and-inside fastball from Yusei Kikuchi struck Cronenworth. The 97-mph pitch grazed […] The post Padres’ Jake Cronenworth somehow stays in Angels game after being hit by a pitch to the face appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Ime Udoka said about Kevin Durant’s injury before Rockets’ Game 1 embarrassment vs. Lakers

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets fell behind 0-1 in their series vs the Los Angeles Lakers with an ugly defeat in Game 1 on the road. Many fans were surprised to learn that Rockets star Kevin Durant would be out of the lineup for this one due to a knee injury suffered in practice […] The post What Ime Udoka said about Kevin Durant’s injury before Rockets’ Game 1 embarrassment vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks rumors: Is Jon Horst on hot seat? Why coaching search says no

The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2025-26 NBA season came to a disappointing end with a road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, marking a challenging season filled with turmoil. Head coach Doc Rivers was let go, even when they said it wasn’t his time yet, and general manager Jon Horst has also faced criticism. Eric Nehm from The […] The post Bucks rumors: Is Jon Horst on hot seat? Why coaching search says no appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Florio hits Giants for ‘failing’ Dexter Lawrence test after Bengals trade

The John Harbaugh-Joe Schoen pairing had to face its first test together with the New York Giants this offseason when star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence requested a trade amid a contract dispute. Lawrence wanted a new contract extension, and when talks stalled out, he was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals for the No. 10 overall […] The post Mike Florio hits Giants for ‘failing’ Dexter Lawrence test after Bengals trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies manager Rob Thomson provides JT Realmuto injury update after exiting Braves clash

The Philadelphia Phillies absorbed a 3-1 defeat to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, but the bigger concern came when catcher JT Realmuto exited with lower back tightness. “We’re checking on him now,” manager Rob Thomson said following the loss. “I doubt he’ll play tomorrow.” Thomson explained that Realmuto originally aggravated his back during Friday’s 9-0 […] The post Phillies manager Rob Thomson provides JT Realmuto injury update after exiting Braves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James drops ‘craziest’ revelation on playing with Bronny in playoffs

LeBron James and Bronny James made NBA history Saturday by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in the playoffs. LeBron and Bronny shared the court in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-98 Game 1 victory over the Houston Rockets, with the younger James seeing four minutes of action. Bronny didn’t […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James drops ‘craziest’ revelation on playing with Bronny in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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