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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out for regular season finale vs. Nuggets

The San Antonio Spurs have made a final decision on Victor Wembanyama’s availability ahead of their regular season finale against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday evening. Wembanyama is enjoying an incredible campaign throughout his third year in the league. He has elevated to superstar status as he led the Spurs to their first playoff berth […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out for regular season finale vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rory McIlroy fends off Scottie Scheffler’s comeback to win 2nd-straight Masters

Rory McIlroy finally won the Masters in 2025 after a career full of heartbreak at Augusta National. He became the sixth man to win the Career Grand Slam and won his fifth major. Now in 2026, after a shaky Saturday had him tied for the lead, McIlroy has done it again. For the second consecutive […] The post Rory McIlroy fends off Scottie Scheffler’s comeback to win 2nd-straight Masters appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 transfer portal target Kansas basketball must sign to replace Darryn Peterson

Kansas basketball looks ready to produce its 38th first rounder ever. That also means the Jayhawks must replace Darryn Peterson. The star Kansas freshman saw heartbreak already after the epic St. John’s buzzer beater ended his and KU’s season. Peterson’s likely replacement isn’t via the College Basketball Recruiting trail. Even with four-star shooting guard Luke […] The post 1 transfer portal target Kansas basketball must sign to replace Darryn Peterson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mystics trade grade for Jacy Sheldon deal with Sky

Although the Washington Mystics haven’t made any free agency noise as of this writing, they made a promising trade with the Chicago Sky for the second straight offseason on Saturday. They sent guard Jacy Sheldon for the Sky’s 2028 first-round pick almost 14 months after sending two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins for the No. 3 […] The post Mystics trade grade for Jacy Sheldon deal with Sky appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa State signs 15.7-PPG scorer in transfer portal

Iowa State made a run to the Sweet 16 in 2026, but will need to reload their roster for another run next season. Milan Momcilovic has declared for the NBA Draft, while other players have run out of eligibility. This has led to a busy offseason for the Cyclones in the College Basketball Transfer Portal. […] The post Iowa State signs 15.7-PPG scorer in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Erik Spoelstra’s ‘significant highlight’ of trying 2025-26 Heat season isn’t Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament appearance, there’s no denying how disappointing that fate is, as many on the team were vocal about wanting to avoid the tourney. Still, nothing can change their postseason trajectory as the Heat look to get through the play-in tourney, but it hasn’t […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s ‘significant highlight’ of trying 2025-26 Heat season isn’t Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Padres’ Nick Pivetta left gem vs. Rockies early

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta had a short day on the mound during a series finale against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday at Petco Park in San Diego. Pivetta left his mound duty in the bottom of the fourth inning due to an apparent injury. San Diego later provided the reason for his early […] The post Why Padres’ Nick Pivetta left gem vs. Rockies early appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles’ Craig Albernaz tells scary story of Tyler O’Neill concussion

On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles were forced to placed outfielder Tyler O’Neill on the 7-day concussion protocol. Now, manager Craig Albernaz has revealed exactly what led to that maneuver. O’Neill had been out of the lineup for three straight games due to an illness. On Thursday he was battling dehydration, when he fell and bumped […] The post Orioles’ Craig Albernaz tells scary story of Tyler O’Neill concussion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Virginia coach Ryan Odom retains double-digit scorer after shocking turnaround

It was a terrible season for Virginia in 2024-25 under interim coach Ron Sanchez, following the retirement of Tony Bennett. This led to a change in head coach, with Ryan Odom coming in. Odom led Virginia to a 30-6 record and a loss in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Now, one of the […] The post Virginia coach Ryan Odom retains double-digit scorer after shocking turnaround appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scottie Scheffler puts charge into Masters Sunday leaderboard with 68

Early on in Masters week, it looked like Scottie Scheffler was out of the tournament and it was Rory McIlroy’s to lose. Scheffler was even par through 36 holes, while McIlroy held the biggest mid-point lead in tournament history. After a sensational 65 on Saturday, Scheffler kept the pedal down on Sunday, shooting 68. Solo […] The post Scottie Scheffler puts charge into Masters Sunday leaderboard with 68 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Collin Morikawa made late Masters push with 5 straight birdies

When play began at Augusta National Golf Club for the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament, it seemed like the best that Collin Morikawa could hope for was making the cut and hovering around par. He had not competed in a PGA Tour event since a back injury forced him to withdraw from The Players […] The post Collin Morikawa made late Masters push with 5 straight birdies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays news’ Max Scherzer gives encouraging update after brutal return from arm injury

The Toronto Blue Jays have been up and down so far this season, and there are a few injuries that they’re dealing with. Max Scherzer is suffering from right forearm tendinitis, and in their game against the Minnesota Twins, it looks like he’s still dealing with some of the effects. Nonetheless, Scherzer noted that he […] The post Blue Jays news’ Max Scherzer gives encouraging update after brutal return from arm injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patriots’ Mike Vrabel skipping pre-draft press conference amid Dianna Russini scandal

This week, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, after pictures were leaked showing him alone with NFL reporter Dianna Russini of The Athletic at an adults-only hotel in Arizona. The pictures quickly caused a scandal, with both parties releasing a statement, and Russini now […] The post Patriots’ Mike Vrabel skipping pre-draft press conference amid Dianna Russini scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri hoping to return from finger injury before playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche have clinched the Presidents’ Trophy as the top team in the regular season. As they prepare for a run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nazem Kadri has been missing from the lineup. Now, head coach Jared Bednar has given an update on the status of Kadri ahead of the playoffs. “He’s going […] The post Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri hoping to return from finger injury before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep

NEW YORK– Sunday afternoon could have been the kind of day owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns envisioned when the New York Mets traded for former Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta in the offseason. But it was not meant to be, as the lineup totaled just four hits and wasted […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rory McIlroy leaves Masters’ Amen Corner with 3-shot lead

Rory McIlroy has a three-shot lead at the Masters after birdies on the 12th and 13th holes in Amen Corner. There are a host of chasers at 10-under, including Scottie Scheffler and McIlroy’s playing partner Cam Young. But consecutive Green Jackets are within the reach of McIlroy as he heads to 14. McIlroy reaches 12 […] The post Rory McIlroy leaves Masters’ Amen Corner with 3-shot lead appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Viral picture of Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence with short hair debunked

It appears a picture floating around on the Internet of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with short hair is not accurate. Digital content specialist Marcel Robinson set the record straight, by posting a photo on social media with Lawrence. Lawrence had long hair in the photo. Nope 🧢 … Can confirm 16 and I had […] The post Viral picture of Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence with short hair debunked appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 transfer portal target Michigan State basketball must sign to get back to Sweet 16

Michigan State basketball watched its Final Four hopes evaporate at the hands of UConn. The Sweet 16 loss denied consecutive Elite Eight trips for the Spartans. But fans know Tom Izzo teams operate under the championships or bust attitude. That includes winning over talent via the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Granted, Izzo still believes in […] The post 1 transfer portal target Michigan State basketball must sign to get back to Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ injury report vs. Kings with No. 8 seed on line

The Portland Trail Blazers will look to lock down their No. 8 seed in the Western Conference when they host the Sacramento Kings in the final game of the regular season. The Trail Blazers hold the tiebreaker over the Los Angeles Clippers, who play their final game of the season against the Golden State Warriors. […] The post Blazers’ injury report vs. Kings with No. 8 seed on line appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Senators’ Brady Tkachuk status uncertain for massive Devils clash

The Ottawa Senators have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but their performance and results in the final two regular-season games of the season will determine whether they finish in the No. 1 or No. 2 Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference. They are currently in the No. 1 spot — the […] The post Senators’ Brady Tkachuk status uncertain for massive Devils clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Jose Soriano makes MLB history with dominant start vs. Reds

Part of the reason the Los Angeles Angels haven’t made the playoffs since 2014 is because they haven’t had enough quality pitching. Jose Soriano is doing everything in his power to change that narrative. In a 9-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the right-hander pitched seven innings of scoreless baseball, allowing two hits and three […] The post Angels’ Jose Soriano makes MLB history with dominant start vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alyssa Thomas returning to Mercury in free agency after WNBA Finals loss

The Phoenix Mercury found a lot of success last season, and it was due to some of the top players on the team. Alyssa Thomas is one of those players, and it was recently announced that she is returning to the team, according to the team. “Alyssa is a generational player, natural leader and one […] The post Alyssa Thomas returning to Mercury in free agency after WNBA Finals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Masters quintuple bogey explosion that held up leaders on Amen Corner

Sunday at the Masters is often a place for brilliant shots and, sometimes, incredible collapses. Haotong Li was not going to win the Masters, but he had a chance to earn an invite back to Augusta National, headed to the 13th hole. Playing alongside Scottie Scheffler, Li made a quintuple-bogey 10, holding up the leaders […] The post The Masters quintuple bogey explosion that held up leaders on Amen Corner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama’s Keelon Russell makes resounding case for starting QB job at spring game

After falling short of the College Football Playoff two years ago and getting thumped by Indiana in the CFP quarterfinals last season, Alabama will be expected to genuinely contend for a national championship in Kalen DeBoer’s third campaign as head coach. Many fans are hopeful that quarterback Keelon Russell can push the Crimson Tide back […] The post Alabama’s Keelon Russell makes resounding case for starting QB job at spring game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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