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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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Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski makes brutally honest admission on not feeling well vs. Blue Jays

The Milwaukee Brewers had a few things working against them in their 9-7 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, and one of them was Jacob Misiorowski’s health. It wasn’t an injury that he was dealing with, but a stomach illness that was definitely affecting his play throughout the game. Afterwards, Misiorowski was asked about how […] The post Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski makes brutally honest admission on not feeling well vs. Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mel Kiper concocts bombshell Cowboys trade up with Browns, and he’s not only 1

The Dallas Cowboys are just over a week away from being on the clock in the 2026 NFL Draft, where they will have the number 12 overall pick. The Cowboys currently have several holes to fill on their roster, most of them on defense, where Dallas ranked near the bottom in most statistical categories this […] The post Mel Kiper concocts bombshell Cowboys trade up with Browns, and he’s not only 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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49ers parody Spider-Man: Brand New Home poster with George Kittle

It didn’t take long for the San Francisco 49ers and George Kittle to give their own interpretation of the recent Spider-Man: Brand New Day posters dropped by Sony. The 49ers dropped their take on the poster on social media on Tuesday, Apr. 14. It still showed a close-up of Tom Holland’s mask, but in his […] The post 49ers parody Spider-Man: Brand New Home poster with George Kittle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 key Mammoth players likely to miss 1st round of postseason

The Utah Mammoth are preparing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It is the first playoff berth in the history of the Mammoth, but an opponent for their first round of the playoffs has not yet been determined. Now, it is being revealed that two key players are likely to miss the first round of the […] The post 2 key Mammoth players likely to miss 1st round of postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry fondly reflects on Kevin Durant’s ‘little White kid’ joke from childhood

The Golden State Warriors are currently gearing up for the nine vs ten NBA play-in game on Wednesday evening on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers. It’s been a brutal season for the Warriors in 2025-26, but they do have a glimmer of hope in the form of Stephen Curry, who is back in […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry fondly reflects on Kevin Durant’s ‘little White kid’ joke from childhood appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Giannis trade rumors, Tyler Herro decision will shape Heat’s efforts to escape mediocrity

The days of Jimmy Butler leading the Miami Heat to deep, sometimes unexpected, postseason runs are long gone. Since Butler’s departure, the Heat’s inconsistencies have caught up with them, directly leading to their demise in the NBA Play-In Tournament against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. After losing 127-126 in overtime to the Hornets, the Heat’s […] The post Why Giannis trade rumors, Tyler Herro decision will shape Heat’s efforts to escape mediocrity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Guardians starter draws Stephen Vogt truth bomb after loss to Cardinals

The Cleveland Guardians were defeated 6-5 by the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. While the final score suggests offense told the story, there were some good pitching performances in the game. Guardians starter Joey Cantillo allowed only two runs across six innings of work. The southpaw struck out four hitters as well. Cleveland manager […] The post Guardians starter draws Stephen Vogt truth bomb after loss to Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas football’s Steve Sarkisian takes shot at programs using courts to bypass NCAA rules

College football has always, to some extent, been about the off-the-field activities, whether it be recruiting or coaching contracts. But the legal system’s role in the sport has quickly grown in recent years, and Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian isn’t a fan. While there are understandable reasons as to why college football programs and/or universities […] The post Texas football’s Steve Sarkisian takes shot at programs using courts to bypass NCAA rules appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers’ odd start vs. Angels is first of its kind in MLB history

On Tuesday evening, the New York Yankees fell to 9-8 on the 2026 MLB season with a tough 7-1 home loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels. Ryan Weathers was on the mound for the Yankees, and he didn’t get off to a great start to this one, surrendering three runs in the […] The post Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers’ odd start vs. Angels is first of its kind in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Devin Booker reveals why he passed up final shot for Jalen Green brick vs. Blazers

Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker passed up the final shot for Jalen Green, who missed in the final moments of a 114-110 loss to the Portland Blazers in Tuesday’s Play-In Tournament. Booker took most of the blame for the Suns, while getting the rest of the credit to Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija, who led Portland […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker reveals why he passed up final shot for Jalen Green brick vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The wild stats behind Sabres’ playoff return

The Buffalo Sabres hockey team and their fans are celebrating after the franchise’s long playoff drought is over. Now, more information is coming to light about how Buffalo was able to return this season to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They returned because Buffalo put up some eye-popping numbers and in return, fans are investing in […] The post The wild stats behind Sabres’ playoff return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Pirates’ Paul Skenes truly feels about ABS challenge system

One of the biggest changes early on in the 2026 MLB season has been the ability of batters, pitchers, and catchers to use challenges on umpire ball-strike calls at the plate via the ABS challenge system. While some baseball purists have derided the new rule for slowing down the game, others have been more receptive […] The post How Pirates’ Paul Skenes truly feels about ABS challenge system appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tennessee basketball rumors: Volunteers in position to beat Michigan, North Carolina for star transfer

Tennessee basketball may not have had the best March Madness, but that just made them go harder in the transfer portal. The Volunteers are prepared to spend well over $10 million, according to On3, and they have a few players that are on their list. One of those players is Juke Harris, whom many think […] The post Tennessee basketball rumors: Volunteers in position to beat Michigan, North Carolina for star transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anders Lee drops truth bomb on Islanders future amid pending UFA status

The New York Islanders’ 2025-26 season probably could not have ended any worse. After occupying a top-three spot in the Metropolitan Division for most of the campaign, the Isles imploded at the last, losing seven of their final eight games — all in regulation — to drop out of a postseason slot entirely. It was […] The post Anders Lee drops truth bomb on Islanders future amid pending UFA status appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ketel Marte returns to Diamondbacks lineup vs. Orioles after injury scare

Ketel Marte was a late scratch for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday due to experiencing a lower back injury. With Game 3 of the three-game series taking place at 12:35 p.m. EST, it appears the club knows his official status well before the start of the contest. The 32-year-old […] The post Ketel Marte returns to Diamondbacks lineup vs. Orioles after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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