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Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum isn’t thrilled to return to MSG for Knicks showdown

The Boston Celtics (54-25) will be focused on clinching the No. 2 seed in the East when they square off with the New York Knicks (51-28) on Thursday night, but for star forward Jayson Tatum, this contest will carry much more emotional weight. The 2024 champion and four-time All-NBA First-Team selection will step foot inside […] The post Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum isn’t thrilled to return to MSG for Knicks showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Few early-season storylines for the Pittsburgh Pirates are as jarring as Marcell Ozuna’s. The club has opened the 2026 season with a 7–4 record, backed by a lineup producing with consistency and power. Yet amid that success sits a glaring contradiction, a veteran designated hitter providing almost nothing at the plate. Through the opening stretch, […] The post Pirates’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Rockets’ Kevin Durant break Dillon Brooks’ ankles before midrange jumper

While most 37-year-olds are getting worried about their worsening back problems, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is still getting busy destroying pesky defenders. The Rockets visited the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on Tuesday, and Durant proved to be a rude guest. In the second quarter, Durant sent Suns forward Dillon Brooks stumbling to […] The post Watch Rockets’ Kevin Durant break Dillon Brooks’ ankles before midrange jumper appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Everyone has an opinion on Dodgers RP Edwin Diaz’s brimless hat

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is by no means a beacon of the fashion industry, but he turned heads on Tuesday with his baseball cap. A photo of Diaz in the bullpen during the second leg of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto has gone viral because […] The post Everyone has an opinion on Dodgers RP Edwin Diaz’s brimless hat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami (FL) basketball rumors: Hurricanes making ‘strong push’ for SEC blocks leader

The Miami Hurricanes had some sort of a revival in the 2025-26 college basketball season. In Jai Lucas’ first season at the helm of Miami basketball, the Canes went from a seven-win team to winning 26 games, while returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2023. Of course, the Hurricanes want to […] The post Miami (FL) basketball rumors: Hurricanes making ‘strong push’ for SEC blocks leader appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild but brilliant move Colts must make in 2026 NFL Draft

It’s time for the Indianapolis Colts to make an aggressive swing in the 2026 NFL Draft. They can no longer afford to dance around if they want to matter in 2026. As things stand, Indy must make a head-turning, franchise-altering trade-up to land Sonny Styles. Not as a fallback. Right at the top of their […] The post Wild but brilliant move Colts must make in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lynx extend core qualifying offer to Napheesa Collier amid injury

Napheesa Collier has unfinished business with the Minnesota Lynx after falling short in the playoffs for the last three seasons despite her MVP-type campaigns. Last year, the Lynx were eliminated by the Phoenix Mercury in the semifinals. In 2024, they lost to the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals in a memorable five-game series. […] The post Lynx extend core qualifying offer to Napheesa Collier amid injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 reasons Jordyn Tyson would be perfect Eagles fit in 2026 NFL Draft

If Jordyn Tyson was fully healthy, he might just be WR1 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Sure, Carnell Tate is a product of WRU, Ohio State, where he picked up the slack replacing Emeka Egbuka opposite Jeremiah Smith, and Mekhi Lemon might just be the next Amon-Ra St. Brown, turning in production and measurables remarkably […] The post 3 reasons Jordyn Tyson would be perfect Eagles fit in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox’s Alex Cora gives concerning Justin Slaten injury update

Despite fans’ pleas for another impactful bat to replace Alex Bregman, one can argue that the biggest question facing the 2026 Boston Red Sox was their bullpen. The organization signed left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe in March, but Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is still placing a great amount of faith in 38-year-old Aroldis Chapman, the […] The post Red Sox’s Alex Cora gives concerning Justin Slaten injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Amed Rosario sends credit to teammates after huge 2-homer game

Seasoned veterans are a necessary component of a championship-caliber team, and the New York Yankees hope that infielder Amed Rosario’s early April heroics and team-oriented spirit will be part of their journey towards a deep October run. Rosario mashed two home runs in Tuesday night’s 5-3 victory over the Athletics, and while his celebrations after […] The post Yankees’ Amed Rosario sends credit to teammates after huge 2-homer game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick, Jarred Vanderbilt get caught in heated moment during Thunder game

The Los Angeles Lakers, after seemingly having learned their lesson, decided to just field a shorthanded lineup on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder — with LeBron James being held out of action. This meant that a few Lakers players who don’t usually get playing time will be getting their chance. One of those […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick, Jarred Vanderbilt get caught in heated moment during Thunder game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama injury sparks NSFW rant from Zach Lowe

Despite Victor Wembanyama’s incredible 2025-26 NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs, he could end up missing out on major awards, thanks to the league’s controversial 65-game rule. That rule has become a major subject of late in the Association, especially after Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was ruled out for the remainder of […] The post Victor Wembanyama injury sparks NSFW rant from Zach Lowe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kelsey Plum lands core qualifying offer from Sparks

Monday marked the first day that WNBA teams could designate core tags as well as extend qualifying offers to free agents. While the WNBA free agency period doesn’t officially begin until Wednesday, there was a flurry of activity this week with the Los Angeles Sparks among the teams making moves by extending a core qualifying […] The post Kelsey Plum lands core qualifying offer from Sparks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Allisha Gray gets core qualifying offer from Dream after Angel Reese trade

The Atlanta Dream are staying busy in the offseason in hopes of shoring up their roster and improving on last year’s campaign, wherein they lost to the Indiana Fever in the first round of the playoffs. The Dream made the biggest splash so far after acquiring Angel Reese in a trade with the Chicago Sky […] The post Allisha Gray gets core qualifying offer from Dream after Angel Reese trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman gives blunt bottom line amid early-season slump

The Toronto Blue Jays remain under growing pressure as their early-season struggles continue to deepen. The Blue Jays are currently riding a six-game losing streak, the club’s longest since June 2024, and the slide has dropped the club to 4–7 on the 2026 season. The stretch has raised concerns about consistency, offensive production, and the […] The post Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman gives blunt bottom line amid early-season slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara takes aim at manager after getting yanked in 9th inning of Reds loss

Sandy Alcantara is in the middle of an excellent bounce-back campaign for the Miami Marlins thus far in 2026. The former NL Cy Young awardee has endured a bit of a decline in 2024 and 2025, but he seems to be back in form for the Marlins, especially if his first three starts of the […] The post Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara takes aim at manager after getting yanked in 9th inning of Reds loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 transfer portal target St. John’s basketball must sign to get back to Sweet 16

St. John’s basketball entered 2025-26 with only four returners and needing to replace top scorer RJ Luis. Yet this Red Storm team still dominated the Big East under Rick Pitino. And eventually ended a 27-year dry spell in making the Sweet 16. Pitino built his Storm teams off the College Basketball Transfer Portal. The 73-year-old […] The post 1 transfer portal target St. John’s basketball must sign to get back to Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gets apology from Blue Jays catcher after incident

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela was not supposed to be on the MLB roster this early into the 2026 campaign, but with two-time All-Star Alejandro Kirk on the injured list, the team required some reinforcements behind home plate. The 25-year-old Mexican is just focused on getting accustomed to big-league action and life in Toronto. […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gets apology from Blue Jays catcher after incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jorge Soler, Reynaldo Lopez both ejected after insane Braves-Angels brawl

The action got out of hand in the fifth inning of the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels’ Tuesday night baseball clash. With one runner on and two outs, Soler faced Reynaldo Lopez to try and salvage the inning for the Angels. Earlier in the game, Soler homered off of Lopez, and it looks as […] The post Jorge Soler, Reynaldo Lopez both ejected after insane Braves-Angels brawl appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Pelicans must extend James Borrego, but there’s a catch

The New Orleans Pelicans are in another conundrum that could define the franchise’s trajectory for years to come. They need an answer at head coach, but it’s not exactly a buyer’s market. Thankfully, since James Borrego took over in an interim capacity on November 15, 2025, the team has shown unmistakable signs of life despite […] The post Why Pelicans must extend James Borrego, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL legend Le’Veon Bell sounds off on Logan Paul ducking boxing match

Last month, YouTuber and wrestler Logan Paul issued a challenge to fight any NFL player in a boxing match. Fans quickly floated several names, but it was former running back Le’Veon Bell who was serious in stepping into the spotlight. Bell even called out Paul on social media several times, urging him to send the […] The post NFL legend Le’Veon Bell sounds off on Logan Paul ducking boxing match appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dave Roberts gives Miguel Rojas update after late scratch for Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Before Yoshinobu Yamamoto could take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays for Game 2 of their World Series rematch, Dave Roberts released his lineup, which initially featured Miguel Rojas starting at shortstop but was amended to feature Hyeseong Kim in the same spot two hours later. While the team […] The post Dave Roberts gives Miguel Rojas update after late scratch for Dodgers vs. Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Chicago Cubs have high hopes this season of challenging the Los Angeles Dodgers for National League superiority this season. The Cubs believe they have more than enough strength up and down the lineup and the arms on the pitching staff to take first place in the National League Central away from the Milwaukee Brewers. […] The post Cubs’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB Broadcast catches fan’s wardrobe malfunction during Cubs-Rays game

An unexpected moment during Tuesday night’s game between the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays quickly went viral, as a fan’s wardrobe malfunction during a foul ball chase drew widespread attention and briefly overshadowed the action on the field. The moment quickly spread across social media platforms, generating widespread reactions from viewers and highlighting how […] The post MLB Broadcast catches fan’s wardrobe malfunction during Cubs-Rays game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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