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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.

Walker Buehler makes strong declaration after first win with Padres

Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:40am

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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.

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

Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:39am

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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.

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

Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:34am

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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.

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

Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:31am

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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.

How Oregon QB Dante Moore helped WR regain confidence after setback

Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:17am

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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.

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

Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:01am

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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.

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

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:58am

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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.

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

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:57am

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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.

Dana White announces wild Johnny Manziel boxing fight in Miami

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:57am

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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.

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

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:55am

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.

What Giants Erik Miller said about heated exchange with Sal Stewart

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:37am

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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.

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

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:35am

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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.

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

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:23am

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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.

Royals manager gets brutally honest on crushing defeat vs. Tigers

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:17am

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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.