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Is Kristaps Porzingis playing tonight? Warriors vs. Suns NBA Play-In Tournament injury report

Apr 17, 2026 @ 9:01am

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The Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns will fight to stay alive as they clash in a winner take all game in the Play-In Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on Friday. The Warriors are coming off a come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday to give them another chance at claiming the […] The post Is Kristaps Porzingis playing tonight? Warriors vs. Suns NBA Play-In Tournament injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oilers’ Connor McDavid ties Mario Lemieux, Gordie Howe in NHL history with latest scoring feat

Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:54am

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The NHL regular season is over, which means the first of the second-end awards have been handed out. Oilers captain Connor McDavid picked up four assists on Thursday, ending the season with 138 points and winning his sixth Art Ross Trophy. That ties him with legends Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe for the second-most scoring […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid ties Mario Lemieux, Gordie Howe in NHL history with latest scoring feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WWE’s Jey Uso addresses cryptic Jaida Parker post that sparked dating rumors

Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:43am

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After sparking speculation that he was dating NXT star Jaida Parker, WWE Superstar Jey Uso doubled down on his cryptic Instagram posts. During an interview with Nightcap, Shannon Sharpe read the 2025 Royal Rumble winner’s post, which read, “Yea, she[‘]s mines…” Uso thought for a moment, initially saying, “No comment,” but then he doubled down. […] The post WWE’s Jey Uso addresses cryptic Jaida Parker post that sparked dating rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chris Gotterup asks for video of his whiff at RBC Heritage, and he got it

Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:36am

Ask, and you shall receive. Right, Chris Gotterup? Gotterup is competing in the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina, which started on Thursday. It is his first time vying for the title in the said tournament. He finished the first round with a 1-under 70, including a whiff on the 15th […] The post Chris Gotterup asks for video of his whiff at RBC Heritage, and he got it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Rock seemingly debunked any chance of WWE WrestleMania cameo after CinemaCon appearance in Las Vegas

Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:25am

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Arguably one of the most integral part of the WWE WrestleMania season for the past two years, wrestling fans are yet to witness and experience “The Rock” this time on the Road to WrestleMania. With just hours left for the “Showcase of the Immortals”, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson could’ve possibly debunked the chances of his […] The post The Rock seemingly debunked any chance of WWE WrestleMania cameo after CinemaCon appearance in Las Vegas appeared first on ClutchPoints.

3 Hawks bold predictions vs. Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:08am

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The Atlanta Hawks will enter the playoffs with nothing to lose and everything to gain. The phrase may be hackneyed, but the Hawks were not even supposed to be here, with a realistic chance of making a deep run and returning to the conference finals. Their first challenge: The New York Knicks. The third-seeded Knicks […] The post 3 Hawks bold predictions vs. Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Braves resign utility player to minor league deal

Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:08am

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The Atlanta Braves have re-signed Luke Williams to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s transactions tracker. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and also appeared in Thursday’s game as a pinch runner. The move continues a recurring roster cycle for Williams, who was added to Atlanta’s roster earlier this month while Michael Harris […] The post Braves resign utility player to minor league deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nationals reunite with lefty pitcher in trade with Mets

Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:59am

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The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after New York designated Lovelady for assignment on April 11 to clear a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Craig Kimbrel. To accommodate the transaction, Washington transferred fellow left-hander Ken Waldichuk to the […] The post Nationals reunite with lefty pitcher in trade with Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WWE star CM Punk opens up on his marriage with AJ Lee: ‘I got married at the right time’

Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:14am

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In a relationship for several years now, CM Punk and AJ Lee tied the knot and got married over a decade ago in 2014. Punk parted ways with WWE after Royal Rumble 2014 over creative differences and was later fired on his wedding day by Vince McMahon. Maintaining a sour relationship with the promotion for […] The post WWE star CM Punk opens up on his marriage with AJ Lee: ‘I got married at the right time’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former champion and Lil Yachty drop diss track on Sami Zayn before WWE WrestleMania

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:59am

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Just hours before his WWE United States Championship match at WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada, former NXT Champion Trick Williams and his partner Lil Yachty released a diss track for Sami Zayn. Williams is set to make his first-ever WrestleMania appearance against Zayn. However, before that, he allied with Lil Yachty to release […] The post Former champion and Lil Yachty drop diss track on Sami Zayn before WWE WrestleMania appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chargers troll Justin Herbert, Madison Beer after hard launching their relationship

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:44am

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While it’s not surprising at all, Justin Herbert and Madison Beer are dating, as the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback made things Instagram official. Herbert took to Instagram to hard launch his relationship with Beer. They are all smiles and embracing in the picture, which Herbert captioned, “My world!” View this post on Instagram The Chargers commented […] The post Chargers troll Justin Herbert, Madison Beer after hard launching their relationship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WWE’s Liv Morgan recalls ‘crazy’ 2025 stalking incident

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:43am

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WWE Superstars are public figures and are often recognized and surrounded by fans in public. However, while fan experiences turn out to be delightful, others? Not so much. WWE Superstar Liv Morgan once came face-to-face with such trouble. Last year, in 2025, Morgan found herself in a “crazy” situation with a stalker who visited her […] The post WWE’s Liv Morgan recalls ‘crazy’ 2025 stalking incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Browns’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft for all 9 picks

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:16am

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The Cleveland Browns will not tiptoe into the 2026 NFL Draft. They will storm in with intent. This is a franchise that has flirted with contention but has repeatedly run into the same brutal truth. In the AFC North, finesse gets you nowhere without force. So instead of chasing flash, Cleveland will go back back […] The post Browns’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft for all 9 picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Padres’ Mason Miller delivers ridiculous dominance not seen in 120 years

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:03am

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San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Mason Miller continued a historically imposing stretch, reaching 30 2/3 scoreless innings with Thursday’s 5-2 win against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park. The streak moved him past Randy Jones (30 innings in May 1980) for second place in franchise history, with only Cla Meredith ahead at 33 2/3 innings […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller delivers ridiculous dominance not seen in 120 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WWE legend Randy Orton ‘hurting’ days before marquee WrestleMania 42 match

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:59am

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There are only a few hours before Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes face at WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada, but the “Viper” may have suffered an injury and is “hurting.” Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer discussed Orton’s manager Pat McAfee’s recent promo during the Apr. 10 edition of Friday Night SmackDown. McAfee […] The post WWE legend Randy Orton ‘hurting’ days before marquee WrestleMania 42 match appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Joe Thornton’s immediate reaction to Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini breaking his record at 19

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:48am

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San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini closed the season on Thursday with a franchise-record-breaking performance, finishing with 115 points in a 6-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. The 19-year-old surpassed Joe Thornton’s previous single-season franchise high of 114 points, set in the 2006-07 season, completing a historic second NHL campaign. The […] The post Joe Thornton’s immediate reaction to Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini breaking his record at 19 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Matt Holliday provides key injury update for Orioles’ Jackson Holliday

Apr 17, 2026 @ 3:07am

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After spending last week scrapping their way back to .500, the Baltimore Orioles have fallen into a slump over the last few days. They escaped a no-hitter in the ninth inning on Thursday but still picked up a 4-2 loss versus Parker Messick and the Cleveland Guardians, falling to 9-10 on the season. This club […] The post Matt Holliday provides key injury update for Orioles’ Jackson Holliday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Raiders’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft for all 10 picks

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:54am

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The day that the Las Vegas Raiders have been waiting for is almost here. After a dreadful 2025 season, the Raiders earned the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, the team is ready use that, along with their nine other picks, to finally improve their roster. The Raiders have already started their rebuilding […] The post Raiders’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft for all 10 picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers’ JJ Redick suggests what LeBron James is ‘addicted to’ ahead of series vs. Rockets

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:40am

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LeBron James will be under the spotlight anew as he tries to lead the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves likely to miss the entire series. The obvious question is, can James still carry a team at 41 years old? In […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick suggests what LeBron James is ‘addicted to’ ahead of series vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby shares priceless reaction to Alex Ovechkin’s diet

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:39am

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Few rivalries in the NHL are as well-known as the one between Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, two of the league’s most iconic stars. Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, has built a reputation not just for his production but also for his unusual eating habits […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby shares priceless reaction to Alex Ovechkin’s diet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

How facing Draymond Green, Warriors changed Alperen Sengun’s playoff approach

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:12am

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Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets are gearing up for their best-of-seven series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs. It is Sengun’s second straight appearance in the playoffs, and he is expected to carry a heavy load for the fifth-seeded Rockets, who will have homecourt disadvantage. […] The post How facing Draymond Green, Warriors changed Alperen Sengun’s playoff approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian drops eye-opening claim on Arch Manning recruitment

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:01am

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Texas football had a bit too long of an adjustment period in its first season with Arch Manning as the starting quarterback, and those few early losses cost it a trip to the College Football Playoff. However, by the end of the season, Manning was playing some very good football, and now the hype train […] The post Texas HC Steve Sarkisian drops eye-opening claim on Arch Manning recruitment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giants’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft

Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:54am

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The Giants’ bold predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft roar with intent. They have a new regime under John Harbaugh and a young quarterback in Jaxson Dart anchoring a fragile future. The perfect Giants draft isn’t about checking boxes but making transformative decisions. From a potential generational defensive chess piece at No. 5 to a […] The post Giants’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:52am

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The Edmonton Oilers are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. It certainly wasn’t the prettiest regular season of all time. But that’s about par for the course for Edmonton at this stage in the season. We will have a new Stanley Cup champion this year, and Edmonton believes they have the team to […] The post Oilers’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.