ClutchPoints

Jed Hoyer still believes in Cubs despite Cade Horton’s season-ending injury

Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:05pm

BaseballMLBChicago Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers have earned the right to be massive World Series favorites, but a perfect storm can hit in October and instantly shatter championship prospects. The Chicago Cubs looked like a hurricane-in-the making entering the 2026 season, possessing a powerful mix of offense and starting pitching that could potentially obstruct LA’s path to […] The post Jed Hoyer still believes in Cubs despite Cade Horton’s season-ending injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe receives crucial update as injury recovery continues

Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:02pm

BaseballMLBNew York Yankees

The New York Yankees placed Anthony Volpe on the IL before the start of the season, as he is still recovering from surgery to repair his partially torn labrum in his left shoulder. On Friday, Volpe received an important update about his road to recovery. Reports indicate that the Yankees plan to begin the 24-year-old […] The post Yankees’ Anthony Volpe receives crucial update as injury recovery continues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WWE, just give Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi the main event of WrestleMania 42

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:50pm

Combat SportsWrestling

While the full WWE WrestleMania 42 match card has been announced, changes could still be made, and the promotion should make one regarding where Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi takes place. This is a major money match, and frankly, it’s been more entertaining than the other likely main event matches, especially with the recent insertion […] The post WWE, just give Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi the main event of WrestleMania 42 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers star Joel Embiid receives update after successful appendectomy

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:46pm

BasketballNBAPhiladelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers received a positive update on Joel Embiid after the star center underwent a successful appendectomy, though his timeline to return remains uncertain. According to Austin Krell of Sixers On SI, Embiid was discharged from the hospital Friday and is heading back to Philadelphia as he begins the next phase of his recovery. The […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid receives update after successful appendectomy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yankees make official Luis Gil move ahead of Rays game

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:45pm

BaseballMLBNew York YankeesTampa Bay Rays

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are getting ready for Game 1 of a 3-game series in Florida. The Yankees are 8-4 in the early season, looking very good. The Rays are 5-7, playing competitive ball and showcasing some elite hitting, leading the league with only 86 strikeouts as a team. The Yankees […] The post Yankees make official Luis Gil move ahead of Rays game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest ‘challenging’ take on Thunder’s 2025-26 season

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:43pm

BasketballNBAOklahoma City Thunder

For All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinching the No. 1 seed in three consecutive regular seasons isn’t easy. Leading the league with an 11.4 average point differential, the defending champions handed the Los Angeles Lakers two 36+ point losses after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 47 points closed out a 114-110 victory against the Detroit Pistons […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest ‘challenging’ take on Thunder’s 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mariners’ Ichiro statue seemingly endures bat malfunction during unveiling

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:39pm

BaseballMLBSeattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue for franchise icon Ichiro on Friday. After his first-ballot Hall of Fame induction and a jersey retirement last year, the legend came back for the statue reveal. But when a group of Mariners legends pulled the sheet off the statue, his bat bent out of shape. The formal unveiling […] The post Mariners’ Ichiro statue seemingly endures bat malfunction during unveiling appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Scottie Scheffler inexplicably into the drink not once, but twice at the Masters

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:27pm

The 90th Masters Tournament is well underway, and Rory McIlroy looks poised to go back-to-back. Several other PGA Tour stars are in the mix, but on Friday, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has gone in the other direction. He entered Friday’s second round 2-under par, three shots behind McIlroy and Sam Burns. After a slew […] The post Scottie Scheffler inexplicably into the drink not once, but twice at the Masters appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tigers’ Parker Meadows lands on IL with multiple injuries after scary moment

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:21pm

BaseballMLBDetroit Tigers

Parker Meadows was carted off the field during the Detroit Tigers’ 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday after a scary collision with teammate Riley Greene. Nearly 24 hours later, the club officially placed Meadows on the IL with multiple injuries. The 26-year-old outfielder was placed on the 10-day IL for now with a […] The post Tigers’ Parker Meadows lands on IL with multiple injuries after scary moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kelsey Mitchell set to return to Fever on $1.4 million supermax contract

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:19pm

BasketballWNBAIndiana Fever

The Indiana Fever took one step further in keeping together the core they hope can contend for a championship by reaching an agreement to re-sign star guard Kelsey Mitchell in free agency, as per Chiney Ogwumike of ESPN. Prior to the free agent negotiation period, the Fever cored Mitchell, ensuring themselves exclusive negotiating rights. Kelsey […] The post Kelsey Mitchell set to return to Fever on $1.4 million supermax contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sophie Cunningham slams interactions with ‘old creepy men’

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:11pm

BasketballWNBAIndiana Fever

It’s safe to say that WNBA guard Sophie Cunningham has had some crazy encounters with fans, as the 2025 Indiana Fever star detailed. During an interview with GQ Sports, Cunningham was asked for her “wildest fan interaction.” Cunningham joked that she’s the “right person” to ask that. “I get a lot of old, creepy men, […] The post Sophie Cunningham slams interactions with ‘old creepy men’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Who are Mike Vrabel’s, Dianna Russini’s partners?

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:11pm

FootballNFLNew England Patriots

Who are the people standing just outside one of the NFL world’s most talked-about storylines? That question continues to grow louder after photos showed NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a Sedona resort on March 28. Once Page Six published the images, both moved quickly to shut down speculation. […] The post Who are Mike Vrabel’s, Dianna Russini’s partners? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bills working out Rochester native for potential 1st round pick

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:09pm

FootballNFLBuffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are continuing their pre-draft evaluations, recently meeting with former Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion, a New York native who could be in consideration ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero shared video Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter, of Concepcion discussing his meeting with Buffalo during a […] The post Bills working out Rochester native for potential 1st round pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tyrell Hatton sets personal Masters best with Friday 66

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:06pm

The Masters Tournament is underway, and Tyrell Hatton shot a 66 on Friday to shoot up the board. Despite never winning a major, Hatton has been a player at many big tournaments in the past. Most notably, he fell short of JJ Spaun’s mark at last year’s U.S. Open. But his round on Friday was […] The post Tyrell Hatton sets personal Masters best with Friday 66 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nico Hoerner’s latest feat proves Cubs’ contract extension was worth it

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:06pm

BaseballMLBChicago Cubs

While the Chicago Cubs are 6-6 on the season entering Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Nico Hoerner is seemingly having a hot start to the campaign. His first hit against Pittsburgh on Friday pretty much proves it. Hoerner, who turns 29 in May, is one of just two players in MLB this season with […] The post Nico Hoerner’s latest feat proves Cubs’ contract extension was worth it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rockies broadcasters’ ‘sadness’ after Xander Bogaerts’ walk-off grand slam goes viral

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:01pm

BaseballMLBColorado RockiesSan Diego Padres

Last night’s Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres series opener at Petco Park was a wild contest. The game extended to the 12th inning for the longest game of the short 2026 season. Both teams had multiple opportunities to win the game before it reached the 12th inning, but chaos wouldn’t allow it. The Rockies […] The post Rockies broadcasters’ ‘sadness’ after Xander Bogaerts’ walk-off grand slam goes viral appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Saints rumors: Ohio State fans would love this enticing NFL Draft scenario

Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:58pm

FootballNFLNew Orleans Saints

With Tyler Shough locked in at quarterback, the New Orleans Saints are now trying to build their offense around them. Holding the eighth overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Saints will be in a prime position to pick a potent playmaker. New Orleans already has one former Ohio State star receiver on their […] The post Saints rumors: Ohio State fans would love this enticing NFL Draft scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Arike Ogunbowale returning to Wings on 7-figure contract

Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:46pm

BasketballWNBADallas Wings

The Dallas Wings are on the verge of keeping their franchise superstar in the fold as Arike Ogunbowale has reportedly agreed on a new contract to re-sign with the franchise during the WNBA free agency period, as per Alexa Philippou of ESPN. Arike Ogunbowale’s new free agency contract with the Wings is reported to be […] The post Arike Ogunbowale returning to Wings on 7-figure contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why Dez Bryant absolutely hates Travis Hunter’s new full-time Jaguars CB role

Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:40pm

FootballNFLJacksonville Jaguars

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant voiced strong opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ decision to make Travis Hunter a full-time cornerback for the 2026 NFL season, arguing the move limits his impact as a playmaker. Bryant shared his reaction on X, formerly known as Twitter, shortly after the Jaguars finalized Hunter’s role in the […] The post Why Dez Bryant absolutely hates Travis Hunter’s new full-time Jaguars CB role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bill Simmons makes wild Thunder-Brandin Podziemski take

Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:37pm

BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsOklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favored to win his second straight MVP Award, and he will also be favored to win his second straight NBA Finals MVP Award when the playoffs begin. If the superstar guard validates those odds, he could become the consensus best player in the world today. Despite all the praise Gilgeous -Alexander is […] The post Bill Simmons makes wild Thunder-Brandin Podziemski take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bruins’ Marco Sturm outlines reason for delaying James Hagens’ debut

Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:36pm

HockeyNHLBoston Bruins

The Boston Bruins are on the precipice of clinching a playoff spot in Marco Sturm’s first year as head coach. Last year, they traded franchise icon Brad Marchand amid a trade deadline fire sale, but this year has been a different story. They will be adding a top prospect to the club soon, but he […] The post Bruins’ Marco Sturm outlines reason for delaying James Hagens’ debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dream signing Allisha Gray to massive 3-year contract

Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:32pm

BasketballWNBAAtlanta Dream

WNBA teams cannot officially begin signing until the free agency moratorium period ends on Saturday, but several contract agreements have already been announced, including the Atlanta Dream’s plan to re-sign Allisha Gray, as per Sean Hurd of ESPN’s Andscape. Allisha Gray’s new contract with the Dream in free agency will be at slightly less than […] The post Dream signing Allisha Gray to massive 3-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Masters advice Jack Nicklaus gave Rory McIlroy before 1st round

Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:17pm

Rory McIlroy dazzled in his first round as a Masters champion on Thursday. With the Augusta monkey off his back, he fired a five-under par 67 to take a share of the first-round lead. The 2025 champion ran into Jack Nicklaus, a six-time Masters winner, who imparted some advice on him before the round. Balionis: […] The post The Masters advice Jack Nicklaus gave Rory McIlroy before 1st round appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jewell Loyd finalizing 3-year deal with Aces

Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:17pm

BasketballWNBALas Vegas Aces

The WNBA offseason is in full swing, as the league will begin the regular season on May 8. Leading up to the 2026 campaign, it appears the Las Vegas Aces are keeping Jewell Loyd for the long haul. Reports indicate that the 32-year-old guard is finalizing a three-year deal with the Aces, according to Andraya […] The post Jewell Loyd finalizing 3-year deal with Aces appeared first on ClutchPoints.