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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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Rangers’ Jacob deGrom gets best-case update on scary knee injury

Jacob DeGrom has been dealing with injuries throughout his career. So when the Texas Rangers took him out after just 78 pitches on Monday, fans were understandably concerned. It was reported that DeGrom was feeling some discomfort in his knee, hence why the team took him out earlier than anticipated. The star pitcher underwent an […] The post Rangers’ Jacob deGrom gets best-case update on scary knee injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Mercury

Despite losing Diana Taurasi to retirement and Brittney Griner to the Atlanta Dream in free agency, the Phoenix Mercury surprised the league after making an inspired run to the WNBA Finals. With Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Sami Whitcomb leading the charge, the Mercury showed that they were far from being […] The post Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ JT Realmuto removed from Giants game with concerning injury

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies looked to continue their winning ways after taking the first game of their three-game set against the San Francisco Giants to begin the week. However, early on in their contest, the Phillies lost starting catcher JT Realmuto to a concerning injury. As per Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Realmuto […] The post Phillies’ JT Realmuto removed from Giants game with concerning injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild but brilliant move Chargers must make in 2026 NFL Draft

Now is the time for the Los Angeles Chargers to roll the dice on greatness. They shouldn’t hesitate when the opportunity presents itself in the 2026 NFL Draft. The wild but brilliant move is simple in theory but seismic in impact. The Chargers must trade up aggressively into the top five and draft Arvell Reese. […] The post Wild but brilliant move Chargers must make in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown pulls off wild feat that Larry Bird did four times

Jaylen Brown has flourished as the Boston Celtics’ number one option throughout the 2025-26 season, as even with Jayson Tatum’s return, the offensive pecking order in Beantown is clear. Brown has expanded his game that he’s become much a much-improved playmaker, but on the scoring column is where he still butters his bread. On Tuesday […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown pulls off wild feat that Larry Bird did four times appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patrick Williams shares unbothered reaction to firings after dropping season high

The Chicago Bulls are adjusting to a new way of being following the firings of VP Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversely. On Tuesday, they visited the Washington Wizards and ended their seven-game losing streak with a 129-98 victory. In the process, Patrick Williams finished with a season high of 20 points. Afterward, Williams kept […] The post Patrick Williams shares unbothered reaction to firings after dropping season high appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NC State basketball rumors: Wolfpack expected to go after No. 1-ranked transfer

NC State basketball is undergoing a lot of change this offseason after head coach Will Wade bolted following just one season in Raleigh. Wade is heading back to LSU, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a lot of the roster follow him to Baton Rouge. That leaves NC State in a difficult spot […] The post NC State basketball rumors: Wolfpack expected to go after No. 1-ranked transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Malone sets tone on future of North Carolina-Duke rivalry

There is a new sheriff in Chapel Hill as Michael Malone was introduced to the media as the new coach of North Carolina on Tuesday. Malone will take over the program from Hubert Davis following the Tar Heels’ first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament. The hiring of Malone was unexpected, and his name was never […] The post Michael Malone sets tone on future of North Carolina-Duke rivalry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia doesn’t have an agent for the 2026 NFL Draft

Vanderbilt football soon will have new pro representation through Diego Pavia. So why doesn’t he want an agent representing him for the 2026 NFL Draft? Most prospects hire and agent to handle the financial paperwork and contracts. Pavia, however, raised eyebrows Tuesday in deciding not to hire an agent. He later dropped a compelling reason […] The post Why Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia doesn’t have an agent for the 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls fans roast Patrick Williams for Arturas Karnisovas comment after firing

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls made waves when it was reported that they were cleaning house, relieving executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley of their duties. The Bulls have largely stagnated ever since they made the playoffs in 2022, and the franchise’s higher-ups have clearly had enough. One […] The post Bulls fans roast Patrick Williams for Arturas Karnisovas comment after firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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