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Hurricanes get big Pyotr Kochetkov injury update ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes are fresh off winning the Eastern Conference for the first time in franchise history. They begin their quest to bring a Stanley Cup championship to Raleigh for the first time since 2006 this weekend, opening up their postseason against the No. 8 seeded Ottawa Senators. And they’ll have three healthy goaltenders for […] The post Hurricanes get big Pyotr Kochetkov injury update ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 1 Results According to NBA 2K26

We’ve got the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. The NBA Playoffs are finally her, and the top 16 teams will duke it out in a battle for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Cavaliers fell in the Conference Semifinals last year, but […] The post Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 1 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Anthony Volpe gets 100% real on facing Zack Wheeler in injury rehab game

Anthony Volpe began the season on the IL for the New York Yankees. Volpe is getting closer to a return for New York after needing shoulder surgery last October. The next step in the process was making a rehab start at the Double-A level. Volpe got the start for the Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate […] The post Yankees’ Anthony Volpe gets 100% real on facing Zack Wheeler in injury rehab game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees add crucial pitching depth with latest roster move

With the New York Yankees’ depth in the pitching group seemingly struggling, the club decided to make a roster move to address the issue on Wednesday. It’s a decision that adds one more player to the bullpen just before the contest against the Los Angeles Angels. Reports indicate that the Yankees are recalling Angel Chivilli, […] The post Yankees add crucial pitching depth with latest roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Clippers vs. Warriors injury report

The regular season is over, and the LA Clippers are officially set to take on the Golden State Warriors in the 9-10 play-in game on Wednesday night. The Clippers finished the regular season with a 42-40 record, winning their final game of the season against the Warriors, setting up the play-in showdown. Seven-time NBA All-Star […] The post Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Clippers vs. Warriors injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat rumors: Normal Powell ticketed for $25 million a year salary as Tyler Herro debate rages

The Miami Heat face a pivotal offseason after a 127-126 Play-In loss to the Charlotte Hornets ended their 2025-26 campaign Tuesday night, with new reporting pointing to a potentially costly decision between Norman Powell and Tyler Herro. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Powell is expected to command more than $25 million annually on […] The post Heat rumors: Normal Powell ticketed for $25 million a year salary as Tyler Herro debate rages appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Jimmy Butler reveals how he wants to be remembered

Jimmy Butler’s season ended far earlier than he wanted, but the Warriors forward sounds more reflective than defeated. In his recent GQ Korea Sports Vol. 3 feature, Butler opened up about the emotional toll of losing basketball as his daily release after suffering a season-ending right ACL injury, Yahoo reports. He said the shutdown forced […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler reveals how he wants to be remembered appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE’s Liv Morgan claims Stephanie Vaquer is ‘lucky’ after showing off grotesque face bruises

Following an attack by her WWE WrestleMania 42 opponent Stephanie Vaquer, Liv Morgan is sporting bruises on her face, but she is on the mend. During an appearance on First Take, Morgan clapped back at the haters who call WWE “fake.” Morgan said she’s “doing so much better than I’m looking” before sending a warning […] The post WWE’s Liv Morgan claims Stephanie Vaquer is ‘lucky’ after showing off grotesque face bruises appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kiper, Brugler mock drafts confirm consensus on Rueben Bain Jr.’s role in fatal car crash

The 2026 NFL Draft is just over one week away. Now is the time for every NFL team to put the finishing touches on their draft boards before the big event. One controversial prospect appears to have his mock draft position set in stone despite recent reporting. Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. is one […] The post Kiper, Brugler mock drafts confirm consensus on Rueben Bain Jr.’s role in fatal car crash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox’s Alex Cora shares statement after Jarren Duran-fan incident

During yesterday’s Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox contest, Boston star Jarren Duran flipped the bird to a fan who was being disrespectful about Duran’s past. Jarren Duran flips off a fan in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/bLjRZYrjlV — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) April 15, 2026 This is not the first time this has happened. Duran clearly does not […] The post Red Sox’s Alex Cora shares statement after Jarren Duran-fan incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas QB Arch Manning makes injury guarantee after offseason foot surgery

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning decided to undergo foot surgery this offseason. While that does sound concerning, the soon-to-be redshirt junior makes a claim that should help the fanbase sleep at night. While Texas is setting up for Fan Day on Saturday, April 18, Manning has not been able to participate in any 11-on-11 team […] The post Texas QB Arch Manning makes injury guarantee after offseason foot surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas football’s Steve Sarkisian thinks The Athletic’s Arch Manning ‘flop’ article actually saved him

Much was made about Texas football star Arch Manning’s first year as the Longhorns’ starting quarterback, but Steve Sarkisian believes that the harshest criticism might have been the best thing to happen to the Manning heir. Amid an uneven start to the season — Manning threw five interceptions in his first five games and was […] The post Texas football’s Steve Sarkisian thinks The Athletic’s Arch Manning ‘flop’ article actually saved him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas football star Arch Manning’s warning to country sets national title expectations

Texas quarterback Arch Manning knows he underwhelmed for most of the 2025 season, and he is ready to flip the script in 2026. After beginning the 2025 season as the preseason Heisman Trophy favorite, Manning failed to live up to those expectations, allowing fans to repeatedly throw him under the bus from Week 1. However, […] The post Texas football star Arch Manning’s warning to country sets national title expectations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Mike Trout drops honest Aaron Judge admission after defeating Yankees

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels have split the first two games of their four-game series. On Tuesday night, Mike Trout hit his third home run of the first two games, leading the Angels to a win. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge already has two home runs in the series as well. Before the game […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout drops honest Aaron Judge admission after defeating Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat rumors: Is Bam Adebayo still untouchable as Giannis trade buzz builds again?

On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat saw their 2025-26 season reach its merciful conclusion with an overtime road loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in game. Bam Adebayo was forced to leave this game early after taking a hard fall on a controversial foul from LaMelo Ball that many felt should have earned the […] The post Heat rumors: Is Bam Adebayo still untouchable as Giannis trade buzz builds again? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant drops mic on how LeBron, Steph, Harden, Russ continue to set gold standard

Amidst the twilight years of generational superstars such as Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry, Sacramento Kings All-Star Russell Westbrook, and Cavs’ James Harden, Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant is thoroughly impressed. Ahead of Durant and James’ best-of-7 first-round playoff series, Kevin reflected on the success of his peers. […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant drops mic on how LeBron, Steph, Harden, Russ continue to set gold standard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rams’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft

Some teams enter April in need of a rescue, but Los Angeles does not fall into that category. The roster already received a significant boost with the trade that sent their first-round pick to Kansas City in exchange for Trent McDuffie. They also retained the pick acquired from Atlanta, which now stands at No. 13. […] The post Rams’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry shades ‘horrible’ Coming to America 2 as he ponders NBA mortality

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is starting to feel the weight of time, and he didn’t sugarcoat it while reflecting on his NBA journey. After a recent game at Golden 1 Center, Curry searched for a way to describe what it feels like as his era begins to wind down. He landed on an […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry shades ‘horrible’ Coming to America 2 as he ponders NBA mortality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Senators captain Brady Tkachuk ‘good to go’ for Round 1 after injury scare

The Ottawa Senators are gearing up for a difficult first-round matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs — and they’re going to need captain Brady Tkachuk at full health if they hope to have any chance against the Eastern Conference champions. It looks like that will indeed be the case, as No. […] The post Senators captain Brady Tkachuk ‘good to go’ for Round 1 after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Xander Bogaerts sounds off after Padres big win over Mariners

The San Diego Padres took a 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. It was a slow start to the season for the Padres, but since then, the team has been great. After starting 2-5, the team has won nine of its last ten, including six straight. After the 4-1 victory over the Mariners, […] The post Xander Bogaerts sounds off after Padres big win over Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Mel Kiper picks OT over WR in final mock draft amid Eagles’ A.J. Brown trade drama

ESPN’s Mel Kiper has released his final mock for the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. For the Philadelphia Eagles, Kiper believes that Howie Roseman will go with an offensive tackle in the first round over a wide receiver, despite the AJ Brown trade drama. “The Eagles don’t typically let future needs become […] The post Why Mel Kiper picks OT over WR in final mock draft amid Eagles’ A.J. Brown trade drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan superstar RB recruit earning Saquon Barkley comps after adding 20 pounds of muscle

Despite losing star running back Justice Haynes to the college football transfer portal, Michigan’s backfield appears to still be in elite hands with Jordan Marshall and freshman Savion Hiter. Everybody already knows about Marshall, but Hiter is generating the most buzz, earning comparisons to former Penn State star Saquon Barkley. Hiter obviously has a lot […] The post Michigan superstar RB recruit earning Saquon Barkley comps after adding 20 pounds of muscle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aces signing Chennedy Carter will put Caitlin Clark on notice

The Las Vegas Aces are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 WNBA season, which is slated to get underway next month. The Aces will be looking to defend their 2025 WNBA title, which they won in dominant fashion thanks to an epic playoff performance from star A’ja Wilson. Now, the Aces have made a […] The post Aces signing Chennedy Carter will put Caitlin Clark on notice appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman reveals what has surprised him most about MLB’s ABS system

MLB implemented the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system this season after testing it at the minor league level. After many were not entirely sure how well it would operate in the majors, it sounds like there is at least one aspect of the ABS that caught Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman completely by […] The post Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman reveals what has surprised him most about MLB’s ABS system appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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