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Warriors forward Draymond Green defends Kevin Durant after Suns make playoffs

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:26pm

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The Golden State Warriors saw their season come to an end, but Draymond Green’s remarks about Kevin Durant quickly became a central storyline. As the 2026 playoff picture took shape, attention shifted to Durant’s 2025 offseason departure from the Phoenix Suns and the team’s return to the postseason the following season without him. The veteran […] The post Warriors forward Draymond Green defends Kevin Durant after Suns make playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Royals manager explains Salvador Perez decision for Yankees game

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:25pm

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The Kansas City Royals will play the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon. The Royals were defeated by the Yankees on Friday, losing by a final score of 4-2. Kansas City is hoping to bounce back on Saturday. Salvador Perez and Carter Jensen have often split time at catcher and designated hitter this year, but […] The post Royals manager explains Salvador Perez decision for Yankees game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Valkyries re-sign Tiffany Hayes to 1-year contract extension

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:23pm

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After beginning their 2026 roster rebuild by re-signing Kayla Thornton and adding Gabby Williams, the Golden State Valkyries are running it back with veteran guard Tiffany Hayes. Hayes, 36, agreed to a one-year contract extension to remain in the Bay Area for the 2026 season, the team announced on Saturday. She will be returning for […] The post Valkyries re-sign Tiffany Hayes to 1-year contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Curry’s NBA Play-In Tournament record despite another Warriors disaster

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:14pm

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The Golden State Warriors saw their 2025-26 season come to an end Friday night with a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament, but Stephen Curry still added a notable milestone to his résumé. Despite the defeat, Curry became the all-time leading scorer in NBA Play-In Tournament history, according to NBA analyst […] The post Stephen Curry’s NBA Play-In Tournament record despite another Warriors disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Connor Hellebuyck drops bombshell on potential future with Jets

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:11pm

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The Winnipeg Jets followed up their first ever President’s Trophy-winning season last year by missing the playoffs altogether in 2025-26 — and superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is not at all happy about it. The men’s hockey Olympic gold medalist met with reporters on Friday and did not hold back on the current state of affairs […] The post Connor Hellebuyck drops bombshell on potential future with Jets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Wisconsin basketball adds 6-foot-10 forward in big transfer portal win

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:07pm

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The Wisconsin basketball team is moving on after losing star guard John Blackwell to the transfer portal. Wisconsin is adding 6-foot-10 big man Victory Onuetu, per CBS Sports, from the portal. The forward previously played for Hofstra. Onuetu got on everyone’s radar after he put together an impressive performance for Hofstra against Alabama, in the […] The post Wisconsin basketball adds 6-foot-10 forward in big transfer portal win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Is Immanuel Quickley playing today? Raptors vs. Cavs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:03pm

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As the Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the team is dealing with a key injury to point guard Immanuel Quickley. Before Game 1 with the Raptors taking on the Cavs on Saturday afternoon, Quickley is the only one on the team’s injury report, dealing with […] The post Is Immanuel Quickley playing today? Raptors vs. Cavs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:00pm

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The 2026 NBA Playoffs are underway and we’re back with another betting prediction and pick for this Western Conference Game 1 showdown. The Houston Rockets take on the Los Angeles Lakers with Houston coming as favorites to take an early series lead. Check our NBA odds series for the Rockets-Lakers prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets secured the Western […] The post Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What Gerrit Cole said after injury rehab start will excite Yankees fans

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:00pm

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole recently made his first injury rehab start. The right-hander surrendered three earned runs in 4.1 innings pitched in an appearance at Double-A. Although his numbers do not jump off the page, Cole was still encouraged by the outing. “Just a lot of strike throwing and pretty solid delivery […] The post What Gerrit Cole said after injury rehab start will excite Yankees fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors’ Draymond Green drops hammer on retirement speculation with big $27.7 million decision

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:54am

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As Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors enter the offseason with a lot of decisions to make, retirement isn’t in the cards for the future Hall of Fame forward. While Green reflected on the 2025-26 season, which came to an end for the Warriors in a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green drops hammer on retirement speculation with big $27.7 million decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kentucky football gets huge commitment from 4-star safety

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:46am

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Will Stein continues to remain hard at work building a new team in Lexington, where he added to Kentucky’s already impressive 2027 college football recruiting class with another four-star safety. Stein received his 10th commitment of the class on Saturday when Tristin Hughes confirmed his intent to sign with the Wildcats. Hughes committed to Kentucky […] The post Kentucky football gets huge commitment from 4-star safety appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Padres star Manny Machado weighs in on Jose Feliciano buying franchise

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:45am

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The San Diego Padres find themselves at the center of a historic moment, as an ownership change brings increased attention to the franchise. With reports of a $3.9 billion sale to Jose Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, the organization is also becoming part of a broader shift toward greater diversity in Major League Baseball ownership. Padres […] The post Padres star Manny Machado weighs in on Jose Feliciano buying franchise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:41am

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have had perhaps the most surprising season of any of the Eastern Conference playoff teams. It’s one thing to return to form after one bad season like the Boston Bruins, but it’s quite another to get back into form after three straight non-playoff seasons. It is not a new era for the […] The post Penguins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:34am

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The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their draft positioning become clearer Friday night after the Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 in a do-or-die Play-In Tournament matchup. Phoenix’s victory clinched the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and locked in a first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City, while also finalizing the lottery outlook […] The post Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Illinois basketball rumors: Why John Blackwell addition is now ‘highly unlikely’

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:28am

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The Illinois basketball program has been pursuing one of the top transfer guards in the portal this offseason. John Blackwell, formerly of Wisconsin, has been a top target for Brad Underwood’s program. A new report is throwing cold water on the idea that Blackwell will go to the Illini. “The Illini have invested heavy dollars […] The post Illinois basketball rumors: Why John Blackwell addition is now ‘highly unlikely’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mets make official Jorge Polanco injury roster decision

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:17am

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The New York Mets have officially placed infielder Jorge Polanco on the injured list, the team announced. In a move that is retroactive to April 15, Polanco has been placed on the 10-day IL with a right wrist contusion. Polanco has also dealt with an Achilles issue. It was recently revealed that Polanco was battling […] The post Mets make official Jorge Polanco injury roster decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jamahl Mosley drops ‘desperation’ truth bomb after Magic’s 31-point whooping of Hornets

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:11am

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Head coach Jamahl Mosley pointed to urgency and “desperation” as the driving force behind the Orlando Magic’s dominant 121–90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, a win that secured the No. 8 seed and a first-round matchup with the Detroit Pistons. The result came just days after Orlando suffered a 109–97 loss to […] The post Jamahl Mosley drops ‘desperation’ truth bomb after Magic’s 31-point whooping of Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cubs star Alex Bregman’s son has epic 1st birthday at Wrigley Field

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:03am

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The Chicago Cubs have worked their way into a crowded early NL Central race at 10–9, sitting 1.5 games back of first place heading into Game 2 of their three‑game set with the New York Mets at Wrigley Field. On Friday at Wrigley, Alex Bregman also created a memorable moment off the field. What began […] The post Cubs star Alex Bregman’s son has epic 1st birthday at Wrigley Field appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau provides positive injury update following hip surgery

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:00am

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The Calgary Flames endured another tough 2025-26 campaign as the rebuild continues, and things only got more difficult after top forward Jonathan Huberdeau suffered a season-ending in March. On the bright side, the veteran forward expects to be fully healthy for training camp this fall after undergoing hip surgery, as he told reporters on Friday. […] The post Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau provides positive injury update following hip surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dave Roberts could only joke about Dodgers’ snowy record set at Coors Field

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:59am

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It was a bitter cold game on Friday, between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies in Denver. There was snow on the ground as the two clubs met at Coors Field. It was just 35 degrees during the first pitch which made it the coldest temperature for a first pitch in Dodgers history. After […] The post Dave Roberts could only joke about Dodgers’ snowy record set at Coors Field appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yankees’ Ryan McMahon makes ‘exhausted’ confession after heroic home run off bench to beat Royals

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:58am

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The New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Friday night. Ryan McMahon has struggled all season, but he came through with a clutch home run off the bench. It was his first long ball of the year, as McMahon came through in a 2-2 game in the bottom of the eighth inning. […] The post Yankees’ Ryan McMahon makes ‘exhausted’ confession after heroic home run off bench to beat Royals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

How Yankees’ Gerrit Cole pitched in first rehab start since Tommy John surgery

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:53am

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New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made his first rehab start on Friday for Double-A Somerset Patriots against the Reading Fightin Phils, in what was his first game appearance since Tommy John surgery in early 2025 and his first official outing since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cole […] The post How Yankees’ Gerrit Cole pitched in first rehab start since Tommy John surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:49am

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The Houston Rockets listed Kevin Durant as questionable ahead of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, adding uncertainty to Saturday’s playoff opener at Crypto.com Arena. Durant is dealing with a right knee contusion, according to the Rockets’ injury report released Friday morning. The 37-year-old was first added to the report Friday afternoon, joining Steven […] The post Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors news: Stephen Curry says quiet part out loud about contract extension, but there’s a catch

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:44am

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The Golden State Warriors saw their 2025-26 season end Friday night with a 111-96 Play-In loss to the Phoenix Suns, shifting attention to the offseason, with Stephen Curry making his stance clear on a potential extension. Curry has one year remaining on his current deal worth $62.6 million for the 2026-27 season, and is eligible […] The post Warriors news: Stephen Curry says quiet part out loud about contract extension, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.