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Mavericks’ Jason Kidd drops requirements for new general manager

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:28pm

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A disastrous end to the Nico Harrison era will overshadow what was a prosperous stretch for the Dallas Mavericks. During his four-plus-year tenure as general manager, the franchise reached the NBA Finals and posted two 50-win campaigns. He paired Luka Doncic with 2016 NBA champion Kyrie Irving and upgraded the front court with Dereck Lively […] The post Mavericks’ Jason Kidd drops requirements for new general manager appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Latest Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury update hints at possible first-round playoff return

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:20pm

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic is expected to return from Spain and rejoin the team on Friday, at which point he will be further evaluated by the team’s medical staff, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Doncic has spent the last week in Spain receiving an injection that could help in the recovery process […] The post Latest Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury update hints at possible first-round playoff return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Texans’ GM drops ‘no-brainer’ CJ Stroud endorsement after nightmare playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:19pm

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The Houston Texans would probably say they had a successful season, but some would think otherwise. Though they won a playoff game, it wasn’t the best two games for CJ Stroud, especially against the New England Patriots. After the loss, there were questions about what the future would look like for Stroud on the Texans, […] The post Texans’ GM drops ‘no-brainer’ CJ Stroud endorsement after nightmare playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WWE’s Liv Morgan in ‘trouble’ in new music video for WrestleMania 42

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:18pm

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Ahead of her match against Stephanie Vaquer at WrestleMania 42, WWE Superstar Liv Morgan dropped a music video for a song called “Trouble.” The song begins with the familiar opening notes of Morgan’s WWE entrance music, and the iconic line, “Watch me,” is replaced with, “Bite me,” and then Morgan sings, “I feel like bad […] The post WWE’s Liv Morgan in ‘trouble’ in new music video for WrestleMania 42 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Patriots’ Eliot Wolf takes strong Christian Gonzalez stance amid contract dispute

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:08pm

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The New England Patriots have not forgotten their Super Bowl loss earlier this year. New England made aggressive improvement during NFL free agency, but they still need to add talent during the draft. One Patriots figure explained the team’s current stance as it relates to one of the team’s young stars. Patriots executive Eliot Wolf […] The post Patriots’ Eliot Wolf takes strong Christian Gonzalez stance amid contract dispute appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley gets injury update ahead of Cavs playoff series

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:07pm

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On Sunday, the Toronto Raptors ended their regular season with a blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets and officially punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs. This weekend, the Raptors will begin their foray into the postseason with a series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which is taking place thanks to the Boston Celtics’ backups upsetting […] The post Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley gets injury update ahead of Cavs playoff series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Royals’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:00pm

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The Kansas City Royals really thought they could make the playoffs in 2026. After finishing 82-80 in 2025 and just missing the playoffs, GM J.J. Picollo changed the bullpen, fixed the outfield, and hoped that the team’s core players would take the next step. Vinnie Pasquantino, the 28-year-old first baseman who hit.264 with 32 home […] The post Royals’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blue Jays make Shane Bieber move after trade with White Sox

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:51pm

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On Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays added an extra bat to their lineup by acquiring infielder Lenyn Sosa in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. But to fully acquire him, Toronto needed to open a spot on their roster. To do so, the Blue Jays have moved pitcher Shane Bieber to the 60-day injured […] The post Blue Jays make Shane Bieber move after trade with White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Exclusive: Despite their AEW Dynasty match, Kenny Omega is proud of MJF

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:45pm

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One thing is clear: if not for AEW EVP Kenny Omega, the promotion wouldn’t be nearly the mammoth it has become. Homegrown talents like his Dynasty opponent, MJF, wouldn’t become as big as they are, nor would they get to do things like star in Happy Gilmore 2 alongside Adam Sandler. Watching talent like MJF […] The post Exclusive: Despite their AEW Dynasty match, Kenny Omega is proud of MJF appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:37pm

The ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings are back after a bizarre week across the league. With two full weeks in the books, 20 teams are within two games of .500 in either direction. Among those are the New York Mets and New York Yankees, who are falling in the power rankings amid their five-game losing streaks. […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Orioles promote Dean Kremer after he surprisingly began season in minor leagues

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:32pm

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The Baltimore Orioles surprisingly optioned starting pitcher Dean Kremer to the minor leagues before the 2026 MLB season. It was a decision that almost no one saw coming. The Orioles made the decision a few weeks ago, but now Kremer is set to re-join the big league ball club. Baltimore announced that Kremer has been […] The post Orioles promote Dean Kremer after he surprisingly began season in minor leagues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana adds Duke transfer to backcourt

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:26pm

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The Indiana Hoosiers have lost five players to the transfer portal so far, but they picked up a commitment this week from former Duke guard Darren Harris, as per Dushawn London of 247Sports. Darren Harris is Indiana’s second commitment so far out of the transfer portal alongside Jaeden Mustaf who last played at Georgia Tech. […] The post Indiana adds Duke transfer to backcourt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dodgers’ 3-minute Kike Hernandez secret to stealing Edwin Díaz from Mets

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:22pm

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 11-4 heading into the third week of the season. The Dodgers have integrated key free agent signings, including Edwin Diaz, into the fold, and thus far, the results have been mostly positive. This week, Diaz will […] The post Dodgers’ 3-minute Kike Hernandez secret to stealing Edwin Díaz from Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Miami football extends coordinators after National Championship loss

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:19pm

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Miami football had a year where they made it all the way to the National Championship game, but weren’t able to seal the deal against Indiana. Nonetheless, they proved they were on the right path, and they’re bringing back some of the staff that helped them with that progress, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: […] The post Miami football extends coordinators after National Championship loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Padres’ Nick Pivetta makes ‘obvious’ declaration about elbow injury forcing early exit

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:13pm

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The San Diego Padres took a week to find their footing in the 2026 regular season, but they are now looking more like the franchise that has advanced to the playoffs four times in the last six years. Given the issues other reputable National League clubs are currently facing, perhaps this group will emerge as […] The post Padres’ Nick Pivetta makes ‘obvious’ declaration about elbow injury forcing early exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Curry gets real on facing Kawhi Leonard in single-game elimination

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:06pm

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The Golden State Warriors will be in for a tough challenge when they take on Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers on Wednesday night. It’s the second game of the Western Conference play-in tournament, which means the winner will advance to take on the loser of the Portland Trail Blazers/Phoenix Suns matchup while the loser […] The post Stephen Curry gets real on facing Kawhi Leonard in single-game elimination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Doris Burke fights off tears in heartwarming farewell message to Mark Jones

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:01pm

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Sunday, Apr. 12, 2026, was a hard night for ESPN’s NBA broadcasters, Doris Burke and Mark Jones, who called his final game for the network when the Boston Celtics took on the Orlando Magic. During the broadcast, Burke paid a heartfelt tribute to Jones. They shared their “love” for each other after Burke gave Jones […] The post Doris Burke fights off tears in heartwarming farewell message to Mark Jones appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blue Jays trade for 20-homer infielder amid injury bug

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:59pm

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The Toronto Blue Jays have been bitten bad by the injury bug in 2026. But with another World Series appearance still their main goal, Toronto is doing everything in their power to infuse their roster with talent. The Blue Jays have acquired infielder Lenyn Sosa from the Chicago White Sox, via Mark Fiensand of MLB.com. […] The post Blue Jays trade for 20-homer infielder amid injury bug appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Will Alek Manoah pitch soon? Latest injury update on Angels pitcher

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:59pm

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The Los Angeles Angels are off to an 8-8 start in the young season. Still, they have already been dealing with injuries, as Angels pitcher Robert Stephenson has been ruled out for the year, and Alek Manoah has yet to pitch this year. Now, the team is providing an update on Manoah, who has been […] The post Will Alek Manoah pitch soon? Latest injury update on Angels pitcher appeared first on ClutchPoints.

West Virginia lands Big East transfer after 17.1-PPG season

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:57pm

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With the college basketball transfer portal open for business, the West Virginia Mountaineers landed an interesting commitment from former Butler guard Finley Bizjack on Monday, as per Joe Tipton of On3. Bizjack is coming off a breakout season and should strengthen the Mountaineers’ backcourt depth. Finley Bizjack is West Virginia’s second commitment out of the […] The post West Virginia lands Big East transfer after 17.1-PPG season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

North Carolina’s Michael Malone tabs ex-Providence coach as assistant

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:51pm

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North Carolina basketball is going through a major period of transition after firing Hubert Davis and hiring Michael Malone as its new head coach. While getting a former NBA champion in the building was a step in the right direction for the Tar Heels coming off of a very disappointing NCAA Tournament loss, there is […] The post North Carolina’s Michael Malone tabs ex-Providence coach as assistant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Falcons’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:47pm

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The Atlanta Falcons may need to get creative since they don’t have a first-round pick. But overall, this draft is crucial for the organization. And here is the Falcons’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with the pre-draft cycle ending. There aren’t a lot of picks on the board for the Falcons. Their first one comes […] The post Falcons’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA trade targets: Best players likely on the block during 2026 offseason

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:43pm

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The NBA regular season is over, and many teams are already looking to the offseason and how they will tweak their rosters. In the modern era of basketball, the trade market is of frequent use by all teams, and specifically, stars are dealt more often than ever before. Even after a busy trade deadline, there […] The post NBA trade targets: Best players likely on the block during 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ravens’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:39pm

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With a new coach, the Baltimore Ravens face an extremely important draft from an organizational standpoint. Will they make enough good picks through seven rounds to keep them among the NFL elite? Here is the Ravens’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with the pre-draft cycle ending. The Ravens have an ample supply of 11 picks. […] The post Ravens’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.