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Mets president David Stearns defends Carlos Mendoza amid nightmare 7-13 start

The New York Mets have had a disastrous beginning to the 2026 MLB season, heightening the scrutiny on the organizations president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza. Mired in a nine-game losing streak and sitting at 7–13, the team has sparked growing concern throughout the organization. Stearns addressed the mounting pressure before […] The post Mets president David Stearns defends Carlos Mendoza amid nightmare 7-13 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami sends grand slam into outerspace

In front of a sellout crowd of 12,027 at Sutter Health Park, the Chicago White Sox smoked the Athletics 9-2 on Friday night to open their three-game series. Chicago racked up a season-high 15 hits to put an end to its three-game losing streak. The offensive breakthrough took off thanks to Munetaka Murakami, who went […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami sends grand slam into outerspace appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors losing to Suns locks in Bulls’ 1st-round pick from Blazers

The Chicago Bulls just received a quiet but massive boost to their rebuild. It came courtesy of chaos in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. With the Golden State Warriors recently falling 111-96 to the Phoenix Suns in a win-or-go-home clash, the final piece of a long-standing trade puzzle snapped into place. That result officially locked […] The post Warriors losing to Suns locks in Bulls’ 1st-round pick from Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kerr ‘doesn’t know’ about Warriors future after season-ending Play-In loss

PHOENIX – If this is the end of Steve Kerr’s time in Golden State, it will have been quite the run. With the Golden State Warriors’ season ending at the hands of the Phoenix Suns, all eyes turn to the future of Kerr, with the Dubs coach not under contract going into next season. In […] The post Steve Kerr ‘doesn’t know’ about Warriors future after season-ending Play-In loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘thought I was dying’ from lung infection early in season

The New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck opened up on Friday about a severe medical scare early in the season, revealing he suffered a bacterial lung infection that required surgery and an extended hospital stay. Trocheck said the issue was initially mistaken for back spasms, but it worsened during an Oct. 9 game against the […] The post Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘thought I was dying’ from lung infection early in season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fernando Mendoza will love Raiders College Scouting Director’s non-negotiables

The Las Vegas Raiders are no longer being subtle about the identity they want to build. It’s a vision that should resonate deeply with star prospect Fernando Mendoza. As the franchise gears up for the 2026 NFL Draft, Director of College Scouting Brandon Yeargan laid out a clear, uncompromising framework for player evaluation. “The non-negotiables […] The post Fernando Mendoza will love Raiders College Scouting Director’s non-negotiables appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Steph Curry, Draymond Green reflect on ‘rollercoaster’ season after Play-In loss

PHOENIX – Stephen Curry and Draymond Green won’t remember this season for what they weren’t able to accomplish. Amidst all the trophies, banners, and rings the duo has collected over their 14 years together, this season does not even scratch the surface of what they’ve been able to achieve. Instead, what they will take away from […] The post Warriors’ Steph Curry, Draymond Green reflect on ‘rollercoaster’ season after Play-In loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ internal motivation is far greater than outside noise: ‘Pressure is exciting’

The Cleveland Cavaliers are blocking out the noise. As the remaining core members of the team’s past iterations that have fallen short of their NBA playoff goals, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen are equipped to handle the ebbs and flows that come with the postseason. Kenny Atkinson and his guys are aware of […] The post Cavs’ internal motivation is far greater than outside noise: ‘Pressure is exciting’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Knicks bold predictions vs. Hawks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

After a regular season that may have provided more questions than answers, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Playoffs and searching for the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. After losing in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in both 2023 and 2024, the Knicks advanced to the East Finals and came within […] The post 3 Knicks bold predictions vs. Hawks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett’s IG Story doesn’t squelch holdout concerns

Well, there’s a quarterback problem brewing in Arizona. A few days ago, Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Mike LaFleur refused to commit to a starting quarterback. The duo’s comments seemed to reference their draft plans, as their looking to take a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, that move has ticked […] The post Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett’s IG Story doesn’t squelch holdout concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4-star tackle picks Ohio State over Georgia, Clemson

Four-star offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis announced his commitment Friday to the Ohio State Buckeyes during a live broadcast on Rivals’ YouTube channel. The Pittsburgh (Pa.) Central Catholic standout selected Ohio State over finalists that included Georgia, Clemson, Texas, Miami, and LSU. Kalis is rated as the No. 234 overall prospect and the No. 21 offensive […] The post 4-star tackle picks Ohio State over Georgia, Clemson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blues’ making coaching staff changes after missing playoffs

The St. Louis Blues announced on Friday that assistant coaches Claude Julien and Mike Weber will not have their contracts renewed. “I would like to thank Claude and Mike for their contributions during their time with the organization,” Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said in a statement. “With their contracts set to expire this summer, […] The post Blues’ making coaching staff changes after missing playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball repeatedly returns to 1 idiom after loss to Magic

The Charlotte Hornets’ season ended Friday night with a 121-90 loss to the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament. Orlando took control just 2:15 into the first quarter and never trailed, building a 38-16 advantage after the opening period. By halftime, the Magic had built a 68-37 lead after shooting 5-for-20 from the field in […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball repeatedly returns to 1 idiom after loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild confirms starting goaltender for Game 1 vs. Stars

The Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) will open their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series on Saturday against the Dallas Stars (50-20-12). Heading into the series, the main uncertainty for the Wild was their choice in goal. That has been clarified by head coach John Hynes, who confirmed on Friday that Jesper Wallstedt will start Game 1. […] The post Wild confirms starting goaltender for Game 1 vs. Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Charles Lee keeps quiet on multipe screening fouls: ‘I don’t want to get fined’

The Charlotte Hornets saw their 2025-26 campaign come to a brutal end with a 120-91 loss against the Orlando Magic, who will now play the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in their first-round series. The Hornets were ambushed right from the first quarter and went back from halftime with a 31-point deficit. The Magic head […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee keeps quiet on multipe screening fouls: ‘I don’t want to get fined’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets sign All-Sun Belt selection

Scott Cross and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets made waves in the transfer portal as they landed a standout player from the Sun Belt. The player they recently acquired turned out to be Troy star Victor Valdes. Valdes announced his decision to transfer to the Yellow Jackets on Friday, per On3 insider Pete Nakos. This […] The post Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets sign All-Sun Belt selection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Jalen Green gets last laugh vs. Warriors with dominant Play-In victory

PHOENIX– Jalen Green got his retribution on Friday after a dominant 36-point showing in the Phoenix Suns’ 111-96 win over the Golden State Warriors. Although the Suns had a brutal loss just three days prior, it seems they went back to their roots. Tenacious defense, intentional ball movement, and being the team that others hate […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green gets last laugh vs. Warriors with dominant Play-In victory appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors fans lament Stephen Curry dynasty after Play-In loss to Suns

The Golden State Warriors’ 2025-26 season has come to an end on Friday night after the Phoenix Suns sent them packing in the win or go home contest of the 2026 NBA play-in tournament, 111-96. Stephen Curry, after turning back the clock and torching the Los Angeles Clippers to the tune of 34 points a […] The post Warriors fans lament Stephen Curry dynasty after Play-In loss to Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green share special moment in final scenes of Play-In loss

Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green shared hugs with one another following the Golden State Warriors’ season-ending loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. The trio has been together since Kerr took the reins as the head coach in 2014, leading the franchise to a dynasty period of four championships in eight years […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green share special moment in final scenes of Play-In loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Sharks trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The San Jose Sharks missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. However, they made a ton of progress on the ice. Macklin Celebrini broke the franchise’s single-season points record as he established himself as a true MVP candidate. The Sharks made a run at a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, missing out by […] The post 2 early Sharks trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Warriors players most to blame for loss to Suns

The Golden State Warriors gave some fans hope back on Wednesday night that they might have some gas left in the tank in the Stephen Curry era. Curry did put up a 34-point masterclass in the Warriors’ epic play-in win over the Los Angeles Clippers, setting up a win or go home play-in clash against […] The post 2 Warriors players most to blame for loss to Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red hot Jalen Green leads Suns past Warriors

The Phoenix Suns advanced out of the Play-In Tournament and secured the Western Conference’s No. 8 seed with a 111-96 win over the Golden State Warriors. The game opened with a 33-15 first quarter, followed by a Warriors’ response which saw them comeback with a 30-17 second quarter. However, Jalen Green was in red-hot form […] The post Red hot Jalen Green leads Suns past Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NBA playoffs: Predictions for every round of postseason tournament

The NBA play-in tournament is over, and the postseason field is officially set. The 16 best teams in the NBA will compete for the right to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The championship truly is up for grabs. There has never been more depth and star power in the NBA, and polarity is at an […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Predictions for every round of postseason tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Hornets’ Brandon Miller believes loss to Magic is a ‘good learning experience’

Brandon Miller was optimistic about the Charlotte Hornets’ future ceiling despite their season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic in the play-in tournament on Friday night. Miller completed the third season of his NBA career with the Hornets. He has made his way up the ranks as one of the most promising young stars in the […] The post Why Hornets’ Brandon Miller believes loss to Magic is a ‘good learning experience’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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