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Walker Buehler makes strong declaration after first win with Padres

Walker Buehler’s past few seasons have been quite the grueling grind for the starting pitcher. At one point, the San Diego Padres pitcher was seen as the next great starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers. A two-time All-Star for LA and two-time World Series winner, injuries wrecked the starter towards the end of his career […] The post Walker Buehler makes strong declaration after first win with Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes will receive NL Cy Young Award from special guest

While the Pittsburgh Pirates try to build off a promising start to 2026 and gradually work their way toward their first postseason berth since 2015, it is good to be reminded of the more prosperous times they are chasing. A.J. Burnett, a former All-Star who retired as a member of that last playoff team, will […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes will receive NL Cy Young Award from special guest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 players Bucks must trade as Giannis Antetokounmpo situation comes to a head

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s days with the Milwaukee Bucks are clearly numbered. Antetokounmpo has been expressing his discontent with how the Bucks handled his injury status in a multitude of ways before the 2025-26 season ended, and with the Greek Freak being featured prominently in trade talks prior to the deadline, it makes sense for the Bucks […] The post 3 players Bucks must trade as Giannis Antetokounmpo situation comes to a head appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires back at narrative after painful play-in exit

Fans of the Miami Heat were almost inconsolable after the team lost to the Charlotte Hornets by a solitary point in overtime, 127-126, in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday. The painful defeat ended the Heat’s season. They failed to qualify for the playoffs, snapping their six-year streak, as they bowed out in the Play-In Tournament […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires back at narrative after painful play-in exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Oregon QB Dante Moore helped WR regain confidence after setback

Oregon football boasted one of the best offenses in all of college football last season, and a large part of it was thanks to star quarterback Dante Moore. After sitting a year behind Dillon Gabriel, Moore emerged as one of the best quarterbacks in college football in 2025 and could have been taken near the […] The post How Oregon QB Dante Moore helped WR regain confidence after setback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 best Kawhi Leonard trade destinations if Clippers decide to finally end underwhelming era

No matter the metric, Kawhi Leonard in a Clippers jersey has been a failed experiment. The gleaming glass of the Intuit Dome reflected the somber faces of a fanbase wondering “what if” for yet another year. When Leonard arrived in 2019, it felt like a shift in the tectonic plates of the NBA. The “Little […] The post 3 best Kawhi Leonard trade destinations if Clippers decide to finally end underwhelming era appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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This unique Jaime Jaquez Jr. ability led to instrumental ‘bounce-back year’ with Heat

Despite being linked to trade rumors for the majority of the season, Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. kept his chin up, tuned out the noise, and did his job. The result? A bounce-back year for the third-year player. Although the Heat failed to advance to the playoffs after suffering a painful loss to the […] The post This unique Jaime Jaquez Jr. ability led to instrumental ‘bounce-back year’ with Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Browns’ Todd Monken identifies what stands out about Shedeur Sanders’ rookie season

Is Shedeur Sanders the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback of the future? That’s the question that the team hopes to answer this season. One of the most polarizing quarterback prospects in recent memory, the Colorado product took over as the team’s primary quarterback midway through the 2025 season. There’s a lot of discourse about Sanders and whether […] The post Browns’ Todd Monken identifies what stands out about Shedeur Sanders’ rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dana White announces wild Johnny Manziel boxing fight in Miami

Just when you thought the sports world couldn’t get any more unpredictable, “Johnny Football” is officially making a comeback, just not on a football field. Johnny Manziel, the former Cleveland Browns quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, is reportedly set to lace up the gloves for a wild celebrity boxing match in Miami. Dana White, the […] The post Dana White announces wild Johnny Manziel boxing fight in Miami appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 transfer portal target Gonzaga basketball must sign after stunning March Madness flameout

Gonzaga basketball has become one of the premier programs in college basketball under Mark Few, as the Bulldogs have run the WCC and are a constant contender for Final Fours and national championships. The Bulldogs have reached the national title game twice under Few, but have come up short both times. In 2025-26, the Bulldogs […] The post 1 transfer portal target Gonzaga basketball must sign after stunning March Madness flameout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Giants Erik Miller said about heated exchange with Sal Stewart

The San Francisco Giants shut out the Cincinnati Reds, 3-0, at Great American Ball Park on Thursday to avoid a series sweep, with left-handed reliever Erik Miller earning his first career save. Miller ended the game by striking out Cincinnati first baseman Sal Stewart with a 97.7 mph fastball, completing the final out in the […] The post What Giants Erik Miller said about heated exchange with Sal Stewart appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Growing doubts around Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro as Heat’s future duo

The future of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro’s time with the Miami Heat might be in question. It is one that Kendrick Perkins wants Pat Riley to answer as soon as this summer in the offseason. The Heat’s 2025-26 campaign came to end after losing to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in tournament. As the […] The post Growing doubts around Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro as Heat’s future duo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa grabs attention after showing up to brother’s UFL game

Tua Tagovailoa is eager to have a fresh start in his up-and-down career, signing a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons after spending six years with the Miami Dolphins. The change of scenery could bode well for the 28-year-old quarterback, who has been hampered by various injuries, including multiple concussions, in recent seasons. In the […] The post Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa grabs attention after showing up to brother’s UFL game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals manager gets brutally honest on crushing defeat vs. Tigers

Matt Quatraro knew how close the Kansas City Royals were to beating the Detroit Tigers in their 10-9 loss on Thursday night. Going into the game, Kansas City lost the first two games of the three-game set. The team has been unable to shake off its slow start as they find themselves near the bottom […] The post Royals manager gets brutally honest on crushing defeat vs. Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers’ Connor McDavid hits Wayne Gretzky milestone that is just wildly absurd

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Connor McDavid has once again turned in an MVP-caliber performance. The Oilers superstar has clinched the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s points leader. However, the feat he accomplished on Thursday is truly otherworldly. And before him, it had only been accomplished by Wayne […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid hits Wayne Gretzky milestone that is just wildly absurd appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves Coach recalls Anthony Edwards’ NSFW to harsh draft critque

Before Anthony Edwards became the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves, he was a 19-year-old prospect facing a barrage of questions. During the 2020 NBA Draft cycle, the biggest knock on the Georgia product wasn’t his shooting or his defense, it was his heart. Pundits openly wondered if the guard even loved the game of basketball. […] The post Timberwolves Coach recalls Anthony Edwards’ NSFW to harsh draft critque appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers’ Matt Savoie goes off with hat trick in just 1st period vs. Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11) do not appear well-equipped to defend their Western Conference throne heading into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but when one takes a step back and considers context, they should recognize the clear threat this squad poses in the postseason. Leon Draisaitl is nearing a return after missing the last month with […] The post Oilers’ Matt Savoie goes off with hat trick in just 1st period vs. Canucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Exclusive: Lamar Odom shares the hardest moment to relive in Netflix doc

Lamar Odom is opening up about two of the most difficult moments he had to relive in his Netflix documentary. Last month, the streamer released Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom, which follows the former NBA star’s several tough moments in his professional basketball career as well as off the court. As the […] The post Exclusive: Lamar Odom shares the hardest moment to relive in Netflix doc appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4 players Pelicans must trade after train-wreck season

The first year of the Joe Dumars era for the New Orleans Pelicans could not have gone any worse. The new front office regime believed that the team would be a contender for the 2025-26 season, which explains why they would trade an unprotected pick of theirs in the draft-night deal that brought Derik Queen […] The post 4 players Pelicans must trade after train-wreck season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL insider doesn’t rule out big Jets move to get top QB in 2026 NFL Draft

The New York Jets need a quarterback. That’s been something that’s been said for a long time now, and yet here we are. Time and time again, the Jets’ attempt to fix their quarterback room has failed. Coming into the 2026 NFL Draft, New York is looking to once again find a solution to their […] The post NFL insider doesn’t rule out big Jets move to get top QB in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Metta World Peace spices up Lakers-Rockets series with honest opinion

Metta World Peace provided some intriguing insight about his pick on the NBA playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets. World Peace represented the Lakers (2009-13, 2015-17) and the Rockets (2008-09) throughout a chunk of his playing career from 1999 to 2017. He won a championship with the former in 2010, […] The post Metta World Peace spices up Lakers-Rockets series with honest opinion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chargers’ Mike McDaniel used bizarre tactic to get dream free agency targets

In the high-stakes world of NFL free agency, most coaches use spreadsheets and film sessions to pitch their targets. Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel apparently prefers a more “Old West” approach. According to Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz, McDaniel took his wishlist to a literal level this offseason. Instead of just sending a […] The post Chargers’ Mike McDaniel used bizarre tactic to get dream free agency targets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Draymond Green said about Kawhi Leonard just before play-in showdown

The Golden State Warriors completed the tall task with their victory over Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers. It went down to the final minutes, Leonard is not an unfamiliar foe to a Warriors team that has had multiple battles against, from the Western Conference Finals with the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals […] The post What Draymond Green said about Kawhi Leonard just before play-in showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins ‘sick and tired’ of Magic’s Paolo Banchero as coaching rumors swirl

The Orlando Magic are on the brink of elimination as they host the Charlotte Hornets in the Play-In Tournament at Kia Center on Friday for the last ticket to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. The winner will face the Detroit Pistons in the first round. The Magic had the chance to enter the playoffs […] The post Kendrick Perkins ‘sick and tired’ of Magic’s Paolo Banchero as coaching rumors swirl appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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