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Angels’ Jo Adell gives Mike Trout his flowers after home run explosion vs. Yankees

The Los Angeles Angels earned an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday. As a result, the Angels and Yankees split their four-game series. Mike Trout and Aaron Judge couldn’t stop crushing home runs all series long, as Trout hit five and Judge had four. Trout hit his fifth home run of the […] The post Angels’ Jo Adell gives Mike Trout his flowers after home run explosion vs. Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The edible Pop-Tarts mascot craze is coming to draft for ‘fan sacrifice’

The edible Pop-Tarts mascot is gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft. Last year, the edible Pop-Tart mascot captivated fans and became an internet sensation. This year, it’s ready to continue the journey in Pittsburgh with the first-ever Edible Mascot sacrifice for the fans, where they can taste and “Over the past three seasons, the […] The post The edible Pop-Tarts mascot craze is coming to draft for ‘fan sacrifice’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Mike Trout perfectly puts historic HR feat in perspective

Because he has played sparingly over the last few years and batted an uncharacteristic .232 last season, some fans might have forgotten that Mike Trout is one of the greatest baseball players of the 21st Century. He reminded people this week during a momentous trip to The Bronx. The Los Angeles Angels great became the […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout perfectly puts historic HR feat in perspective appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James reminds LA about Rockets’ major strength

The Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly have a mammoth task ahead of them in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, especially in the absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With Houston entering as the league’s most dominant rebounding unit and Los Angeles ranking near the bottom across every major glass metric, LeBron James sent […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reminds LA about Rockets’ major strength appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets HC Ime Udoka gets 100% real about Alperen Sengun relationship

The Houston Rockets enter the postseason with momentum and clarity, as their internal dynamic between head coach Ime Udoka and All-Star center Alperen Sengun continues to define the team’s identity. The Rockets secured the No. 5 seed in the West after a strong 52–30 regular season and will square off with the No. 4 seed […] The post Rockets HC Ime Udoka gets 100% real about Alperen Sengun relationship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James’ message on playing in playoffs with Bronny is priceless

With the Los Angeles Lakers being without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the foreseeable future, Bronny James is in line to receive regular playing time during the team’s upcoming opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets. Following Lakers practice on Thursday, LeBron James reflected on what it means to be […] The post LeBron James’ message on playing in playoffs with Bronny is priceless appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton acknowledges Mike Trout’s greatness after Angels loss

There was a time that Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels was acknowledged as the best player in Major League Baseball. Trout had to give way to Shohei Ohtani when it came to that label and the Angels’ superstar has been troubled by both serious and nagging injuries for several years. However, Trout just […] The post Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton acknowledges Mike Trout’s greatness after Angels loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Trevor Megill exchange words in fiery moment

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, giving the club its 11th loss of the season. However, the team didn’t go down without a fight, as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got in a fiery exchange with reliever Trevor Megill in the middle of the game. After Megill recorded a […] The post Watch Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Trevor Megill exchange words in fiery moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Video of Steve Kerr’s powerful locker room speech after Warriors’ play-in win emerges

The Golden State Warriors kept their season alive with a 126-121 play-in win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The game was almost entirely decided by Stephen Curry’s second-half eruption, who finished with 35 points and four assists off 12-23 shooting. Post-game, head coach Steve Kerr gave a resounding speech to his players, congratulating them for […] The post Video of Steve Kerr’s powerful locker room speech after Warriors’ play-in win emerges appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA announces intriguing 2026 Mexico City Game matchup

The NBA loves going global. Basketball is one of the biggest global team sports in the world, and NBA commissioner Adam Silver will continue to have teams go international each and every season. For the 2026-27 season later this year, the league has announced that the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers will meet in Mexico […] The post NBA announces intriguing 2026 Mexico City Game matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ja Morant invests in Metropolitans French basketball club as NBA Europe inches towards reality

LOS ANGELES, CA — NBA star Ja Morant may not have been placed in the best opportunity to play this regular season with the Memphis Grizzlies, but he and his team are putting themselves in the best positions to win off the court. Morant and Catch12, his media and business venture company, have purchased a […] The post Ja Morant invests in Metropolitans French basketball club as NBA Europe inches towards reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4-star forward chooses Tennessee over Auburn, Villanova

Tennessee basketball faces the possibility of star forward Nate Ament leaving for the NBA Draft. But the Volunteers secured a hugely needed College Basketball Recruiting win Thursday. One that witnesses Tennessee beating Auburn and Villanova for this four-star. Class of 2026 talent Chris Washington will play for Rick Barnes and the Vols, with Jamie Shaw […] The post 4-star forward chooses Tennessee over Auburn, Villanova appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas A&M lands former Tennessee starter in transfer portal

The Texas A&M Aggies have been a busy team in the transfer portal, landing the commitment of one of the better guards in the portal in PJ Haggerty as well as guard Lukas Walls. Texas A&M landed another intriguing commitment out of the transfer portal on Thursday with the addition of Cade Phillips, as per […] The post Texas A&M lands former Tennessee starter in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chargers GM promises more help for Justin Herbert is coming

The Los Angeles Chargers made their priorities clear Thursday, placing a strong emphasis on improving protection for quarterback Justin Herbert as the team continues to reshape its roster. Following a 2025 season defined by consistent pressure on Herbert—who was the most pressured and most hurried quarterback in the league and was sacked 54 times—the organization […] The post Chargers GM promises more help for Justin Herbert is coming appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chargers GM holding cards close to chest amid Dexter Lawrence rumors

Rumors suggest the New York Giants could be looking to trade Dexter Lawrence after the two sides could not reach an agreement on a new contract extension. There is a belief that the Los Angeles Chargers might be in the mix to potentially make a deal for the 28-year-old defensive lineman, but general manager Joe […] The post Chargers GM holding cards close to chest amid Dexter Lawrence rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ Jarrett Allen makes candid admission about ailing knee before NBA playoffs

According to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, there will be no restrictions for Jarrett Allen despite his bothersome right knee tendinitis that flared up at the beginning of March. The 27-year-old center hasn’t played since the team’s meeting with the Atlanta Hawks on April 8, but this week-and-a-half of time to ramp up before […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen makes candid admission about ailing knee before NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics could be vulnerable to 76ers early in series

The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season. They were expected to struggle as they were without superstar Jayson Tatum for the majority of the season as he rehabbed from last season’s Achilles injury. Tatum was able to return late in the year and fellow star Jaylen Brown had already led the Celtics to a […] The post Celtics could be vulnerable to 76ers early in series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors rumors: Draymond Green was ‘puking all over the place’ before beating Clippers in Play-In Tournament

On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors kept their season alive with a narrow road win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the nine vs ten game of the NBA play-in tournament. One of the heroes of this game for the Warriors was Draymond Green, who played excellent defense on Kawhi Leonard down the stretch […] The post Warriors rumors: Draymond Green was ‘puking all over the place’ before beating Clippers in Play-In Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Broncos GM isn’t counting on moving up in NFL Draft

The Denver Broncos have struck gold in recent draft weekends under George Paton. The likes of Bo Nix, Nik Bonitto and Patrick Surtain II all came via the NFL Draft. There’s the belief Denver and the general manager will get aggressive and move up next Thursday on opening draft night. But will Paton pull the […] The post Broncos GM isn’t counting on moving up in NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s intriguing perspective before Thunder title defense

While gearing up for his first-round best-of-7 series, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title defense into perspective. While the defending champions await its first-round opponent, which will be determined on Friday between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament, Gilgeous-Alexander reminded reporters of the long road that […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s intriguing perspective before Thunder title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Florida A&M’s Bridgette Gordon receives one-year contract extension

Florida A&M women’s basketball coach Bridgette Gordon is staying with the program for an extra season. Per a report by the Tallahassee Democrat, Gordon is set to receive a one-year extension that keeps her with the team through the 2026-2027 season. The Florida A&M Director of Athletics presented Gordon’s extension to the Board of Trustees […] The post Florida A&M’s Bridgette Gordon receives one-year contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers rumors: ClutchPoints insider drops new intel on head coaching situation

The Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot after defeating the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in a Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday. While the club focuses on its first round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, rumors are swirling around the head coaching situation in Portland. ClutchPoints Insider Brett Siegel addressed some of those rumors during […] The post Blazers rumors: ClutchPoints insider drops new intel on head coaching situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dolphins host ex-Bills DE amid free agency

The Miami Dolphins will look a bit different next season as they made some changes throughout the offseason. Outside of the coaching staff, the roster has already started to take shape, and they’re still looking to make additions. They recently hosted a defensive end to possibly add to their team, which was A.J. Epenesa, according […] The post Dolphins host ex-Bills DE amid free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs could be in for tougher test than expected vs. Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers used a late-season surge in the regular season to move into eighth place in the Western Conference and then defeated the Phoenix Suns on the road to earn the seventh seed in the NBA Playoffs. The Blazers have earned an opportunity to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in […] The post Spurs could be in for tougher test than expected vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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