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Why Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards landed on injury report before Game 1 vs. Nuggets

Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:06pm

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As the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the health of star Anthony Edwards is one that is worth monitoring, especially after his latest listing on the injury report. While his health has been in the news lately due to the Timberwolves star’s appeal for awards eligibility […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards landed on injury report before Game 1 vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NHLPA poll leaves no doubt about preferred NHL expansion destination

Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:02pm

The NHLPA regularly comes out with its recommendations for the NHL when it releases the results of an annual poll filled out by its players. The NHL does not always go along with the suggestions from the Players’ Association, but commissioner Gary Bettman always gets to know what the players are thinking. One of the […] The post NHLPA poll leaves no doubt about preferred NHL expansion destination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Early 2026 WNBA season bold predictions

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:56pm

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The 2026 WNBA season arrives at a pivotal moment for the league, where rapid growth meets rising competition. Expansion has reshaped the structure, young stars are evolving into franchise cornerstones, and established contenders are under pressure to maintain dominance. Rather than a predictable hierarchy, this season feels primed for disruption. Below, these bold predictions are […] The post Early 2026 WNBA season bold predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Field Yates breaks down how Will Anderson extension impacts Texans’ draft strategy

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:47pm

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The Houston Texans made Will Anderson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history on Friday after giving him a three-year, $150 million contract extension with $134 million guaranteed. Hours after the deal was concluded, ESPN’s Field Yates reveals how this move impacts Houston’s strategy for the 2026 NFL Draft. During a segment on “NFL on ESPN,” […] The post Field Yates breaks down how Will Anderson extension impacts Texans’ draft strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana football’s Fernando Mendoza drops heartwarming take on life-changing 2025 season

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:46pm

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As Indiana football star Fernando Mendoza prepares to hear his name called at the 2026 NFL Draft, likely by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick, the quarterback would reflect on the success he’s had. While Mendoza’s professional journey at the 2026 NFL Draft, the star takes a look back, There is […] The post Indiana football’s Fernando Mendoza drops heartwarming take on life-changing 2025 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Padres’ Ramon Laureano admits hilarious reality of Mason Miller’s 9th inning dominance

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:31pm

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One of the most dominant pitchers in baseball right now is San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller. The right-handed flamethrower has allowed just one hit on the season, and that was to his former teammate, Luis Arraez, very early in the season. Since the start of 2026, Miller has struck out 23 hitters in 9.1 […] The post Padres’ Ramon Laureano admits hilarious reality of Mason Miller’s 9th inning dominance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jason Kelce hits the ice ahead of Flyers playoff opener vs Penguins

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:13pm

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The Philadelphia Flyers rode their second-half-of-the-season resurgence to earn a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They will meet their in-state rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. This matchup has already captured the attention of hockey fans in the Keystone State, and it has also gotten the attention […] The post Jason Kelce hits the ice ahead of Flyers playoff opener vs Penguins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Aliyah Boston signs historic contract extension with Fever

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:02pm

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With the Indiana Fever led by star Caitlin Clark, the team has been making key signings to keep the core of the team intact, with the latest transaction being one that is historic. As Sophie Cunningham is returning to the Fever, along with Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, the team shows its commitment with the […] The post Aliyah Boston signs historic contract extension with Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brewers’ Jackson Chourio ‘taking swings’ for first time since Opening Day IL trip

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:00pm

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio has yet to make his 2026 debut since landing on the IL on Opening Day. On Friday, his latest injury update reveals he is taking his first steps toward eventually returning to action. Reports indicate that Chourio, who is 22 years old, took his first swings since being placed on […] The post Brewers’ Jackson Chourio ‘taking swings’ for first time since Opening Day IL trip appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Exclusive: How Morgan Jones is helping reinvent representation amid transfer portal, NIL boom

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:00pm

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The NCAA Tournament wasn’t even over yet when hundreds of college basketball players announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal. When the portal officially opened the day after the national championship game, there were over 1,000 college basketball players searching for a new home, and potentially new NIL opportunities. As each player attempts to […] The post Exclusive: How Morgan Jones is helping reinvent representation amid transfer portal, NIL boom appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Best rappers who are also legit basketball players

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:53pm

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“I swear sports and music are so synonymous, cause we want to be them, and they want to be us.” That old Drake line feels less like a lyric and more like a blueprint. Hip-hop and basketball have always moved in sync, but a select group of rappers didn’t just admire the game; they lived […] The post Best rappers who are also legit basketball players appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:51pm

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When the Philadelphia 76ers last eliminated the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs, Steven Spielberg’s classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” was still weeks away from hitting theaters. Iconic sit-com “Cheers” would not air its pilot episode for another four months. Since that 1982 triumph, the Sixers have been vanquished by the C’s in the postseason six […] The post 76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Gregg Popovich attends Spurs practice before Game 1 vs. Blazers

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:40pm

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The San Antonio Spurs have their opponent set in the Portland Trail Blazers for the opening round of the NBA playoffs following the Blazers’ play-in win against the Phoenix Suns this past week. As the Spurs prepared for Game 1 against the Blazers, they had a familiar face stop by practice in former head coach […] The post Gregg Popovich attends Spurs practice before Game 1 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:35pm

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The Milwaukee Bucks announced they fired Doc Rivers as head coach a day after the 126-106 season finale loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Days after being let go, the freshly inducted Hall of Famer essentially announced his retirement from coaching. While guest appearing on the “Bill Simmons Podcast,” presented by The Ringer, Rivers didn’t officially […] The post Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mets’ Brett Baty has disastrous defensive inning amid 8-game losing streak

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:34pm

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The New York Mets are going through it right now. They have now lost 9-straight games for the longest losing streak of the 2026 MLB season. Dating back to the end of the 2025 season, missing the postseason by one game, the Mets have been one of the worst teams record-wise for the last few […] The post Mets’ Brett Baty has disastrous defensive inning amid 8-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Astros’ Josh Hader IL move suggests he isn’t close to returning

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:32pm

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After the Houston Astros lost to the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, the team made some roster announcements that provide an update on star closer Josh Hader. As Hader’s biceps injury with the Astros has been closely monitored by fans, the latest update could be a disappointment for many. Houston would announce the roster moves on […] The post Astros’ Josh Hader IL move suggests he isn’t close to returning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers’ Nick Nurse admits guarding Celtics will be incredible challenge

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:22pm

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The Philadelphia 76ers played a sensational game against the Orlando Magic to get past the Play-In round, and they get the opportunity to move on to play the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics. This is going to be a major challenge for head coach Nick Nurse and his players. Nick Nurse on the Boston Celtics: […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse admits guarding Celtics will be incredible challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tyronn Lue’s future with team gets honest take from Lawrence Frank

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:20pm

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The LA Clippers have a lot of decisions to make this summer, but head coach Tyronn Lue will not be one of them. The Clippers coach has been at the helm since 2021, but hasn’t always had great opportunities to make postseason runs. Lue has been head coach of the Clippers since the 2020-21 season, […] The post Tyronn Lue’s future with team gets honest take from Lawrence Frank appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jazz owner Ryan Smith puts faith in Adam Silver to solve tanking problem

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:17pm

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This NBA season in particular, one of the major issues that commissioner Adam Silver is vowing to fix is the perceived issue of tanking. The Utah Jazz are one of the teams that have been accused of tanking this season. But that is not the case according to Jazz owner Ryan Smith. During a recent […] The post Jazz owner Ryan Smith puts faith in Adam Silver to solve tanking problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:15pm

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers team lightly ahead of their best-of-7 first-round series. The Celtics will host the 76ers in Game 1 as the heavy favorite to win their opening-round playoff series. Mazzulla addressed the 76ers’ season thus far and why he isn’t underestimating them, per WEEI’s […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ClutchPoints’ NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Who will be new Stanley Cup champion in 2026?

Apr 17, 2026 @ 4:57pm

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After 1,312 games, the 2025-26 NHL regular season has finally reached its conclusion. And served its primary purpose: cutting the 32-team field down to 16. After nearly seven months of hockey, it’s time for the greatest postseason in all of sports to begin. And what better way to kick off the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs than […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Who will be new Stanley Cup champion in 2026? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tigers announce injury roster move before Red Sox game

Apr 17, 2026 @ 4:55pm

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The Detroit Tigers made two roster moves before Friday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox, the team announced. Infielder Zack McKinstry was placed on the 10-day injured list while infielder Hao-Yu Lee was promoted to the big leagues in a corresponding move. “The Tigers today placed infielder Zach McKinstry on the 10-day injured list […] The post Tigers announce injury roster move before Red Sox game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Donovan Mitchell, Cavs using last year’s hurt to fuel NBA playoff, championship chase

Apr 17, 2026 @ 4:32pm

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Almost one year ago, Donovan Mitchell sat in the middle of the media room at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice facility in Independence, Ohio. As reporters and videographers watched on to the All-Star guard’s exit interview after a premature bump from the NBA playoffs at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, he glanced at the television. […] The post Donovan Mitchell, Cavs using last year’s hurt to fuel NBA playoff, championship chase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman’s encouraging injury update comes with a catch

Apr 17, 2026 @ 4:28pm

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The Baltimore Orioles are hopeful that catcher Adley Rutschman will not have to miss too much time with his ankle injury. Rutschman was recently placed on the injured list as he battles left ankle inflammation. The catcher is feeling better, but he is still not sure when he will be able to return to the […] The post Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman’s encouraging injury update comes with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.