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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks sent shockwaves through the WNBA world when it was announced that former franchise star Nneka Ogwumike was returning to the only other team she had ever known prior to playing the past two seasons with the Seattle Storm. For Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts, having Ogwumike on the […] The post Why coaching Nneka Ogwumike is a ‘gift’ for Lynne Roberts appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder need just one more win to make the NBA Finals for the second year in a row. The reigning NBA champs took Game 5 of their 2026 Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to the tune of a 127-114 score at Paycom Center in Oklahoma […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault credits Chet Holmgren for having ‘the gas early’ in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 5 carrying enormous pressure. They were battered by injuries and stared at the possibility of surrendering control of the Western Conference Finals. Instead, they uncovered their secret postseason weapon hiding in plain sight. With Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell both sidelined, the Thunder desperately needed secondary shot creation to […] The post Impressive stat proves Jared McCain is Thunder’s secret weapon vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Antonio Spurs were on the end of the Western Conference Finals roller coaster on Tuesday night, dropping Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-114 to take a 3-2 series lead. The deficit puts the Spurs just one win away from elimination and the Thunder a win away from going back to the […] The post Why Spurs can still beat Thunder in WCF after Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one step closer to going back to the NBA Finals. After getting demolished in Game 4, it seemed like the San Antonio Spurs came out aggressive again in Game 5. That, along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s slow start, made it look like San Antonio would put the Thunder back on their […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander toasts teammates after ‘worst start’ of his career appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Vegas Golden Knights are headed to the Stanley Cup Final. They completed the sweep over the Colorado Avalanche in dominant fashion. In fact, the Golden Knights held Nathan MacKinnon without a goal throughout the series. It’s an incredible job well done by head coach John Tortorella, especially considering the circumstances. Tortorella is an experienced […] The post Golden Knights’ John Tortorella joins exclusive club after West Final win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Kiké Hernandez exited Tuesday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies after appearing to suffer an injury while running the bases at Dodger Stadium. Hernandez was shown visibly upset in the dugout while manager Dave Roberts consoled him during the game. The development is significant for the team given Hernandez’s defensive […] The post Dodgers’ Kike Hernandez exits Rockies showdown with oblique injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For roughly one quarter, the San Antonio Spurs looked completely prepared to seize control of the Western Conference Finals. Then the avalanche hit. What began as a competitive heavyweight battle quickly deteriorated into a survival exercise. The Oklahoma City Thunder unleashed a devastating second-quarter barrage that completely shattered San Antonio’s rhythm. Of course, Oklahoma City […] The post 3 Spurs most to blame for Game 5 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Colorado Avalanche are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nathan MacKinnon and his teammates entered the Western Conference Finals expecting to make a push for the Stanley Cup Final. Instead, they have been swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in rather stunning fashion. The Golden Knights won Game 4 by the score of […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon hits career low point after Golden Knights sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been uncharacteristically inefficient during the 2026 Western Conference Finals, the two-time reigning MVP has done his part to help the Oklahoma City Thunder come within one win of their second straight NBA Finals appearance. Even when his shot is not falling and his ball security is lacking, Gilgeous-Alexander makes a valuable […] The post Thunder fans will love Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s humble reaction to Game 5 effort appeared first on ClutchPoints.
When the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani is poised to be on the mound. However, he might wake up a little extra sore for that start after Tuesday’s outing. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Ohtani was hit on the hand by a Kyle Freeland pitch. He was […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani hit on right hand 1 day before Wednesday pitching start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New England Patriots have had a disquieting offseason. While they took advantage of their schedule and several breaks in the postseason to make it to the Super Bowl, they were overpowered by the Seattle Seahawks in the championship game. Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf has tried to keep the Patriots on […] The post 1 Patriots player in danger of losing starting job after OTAs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oklahoma City Thunder Alex Caruso is shooting like a completely different player in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Caruso has been among the most important pieces of the Thunder’s supporting cast, especially in the NBA Playoffs, and his sudden surge in outside shooting is a clear reason why. In fact, the former Texas A&M Aggies star […] The post Thunder guard Alex Caruso’s playoff stat jump on pace to make NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama arguably had one of the best games that we’ve ever seen. He imposed his will on both offense and defense in the 2OT classic, finishing with 41 points, 24 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 assists, and 1 steal in 49 minutes of play. And no one […] The post Why fans should worry about Victor Wembanyama after quiet Game 5 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza may have reached a turning point with the Mets rotation after a 7-2 loss vs. the Cincinnati Reds. David Peterson and Sean Manaea now sit at the center of that discussion. Peterson struggled again Tuesday, allowing six runs on 11 hits as New York’s losing streak reached five games. […] The post Mets manager Carlos Mendoza may switch David Peterson, Sean Manaea roles after Reds loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Vegas Golden Knights got things started in the first period thanks to Mark Stone’s opening goal. With a chance to sweep the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals, it was a huge opening tally. It ended up being a foundational goal, as Vegas went on to complete the sweep. Stone’s opening goal stood […] The post Golden Knights, Mark Stone complete jaw-dropping Avalanche sweep in West Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Texas Rangers are bringing down the hammer against their in-state rivals! The Rangers have had a frustrating season so far, struggling to gain any sort of momentum. Against the Houston Astros, though, Texas turned it up a notch, finding a rhythm that they haven’t really seen all that much this season. Joc Pederson’s three-run […] The post Rangers stun Astros with bonkers 8-run barrage in first inning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Colorado Avalanche are on the verge of getting eliminated by the Vegas Golden Knights from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but Avs netminder MacKenzie Blackwood is giving it all to keep his team in contention. Blackwood had a couple of sensational diving stops during Game 4 of the Western Conference Final series against the […] The post MacKenzie Blackwood’s 2 diving stops keep Avalanche alive facing Game 4 elimination appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were never going to be rattled despite suffering a blowout loss in Game 4 of their Western Conference Finals clash against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs roughed them up to the tune of a 103-82 defeat, but the Thunder, taking after the identity of their best player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso steal momentum with Game 5 Thunder win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
New York Yankees starter Cam Schlittler has been on a tear to begin his 2026 season. That scorching start continued into the right-hander’s Tuesday start against the Kansas City Royals. In a 15-1 rout, Schlittler pitched six innings of one run baseball, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out six. He now holds […] The post Cam Schlittler makes Yankees history not seen since 1914 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Whether he experiences brutal offensive slumps or lengthy injury stints, there always seems to be a place on the Los Angeles Dodgers for Kiké Hernandez. And he just reminded fans why. The veteran utility man recorded two hits, one of which was an RBI double, in his first game of the 2026 MLB campaign on […] The post Dodgers’ Kiké Hernandez announces return from injury with 1st homer of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Milwaukee Brewers are one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball during the young 2026 season, and that continued on Tuesday night. One night after taking the first game of a three-game set with the St. Louis Cardinals, the Brewers dominated Game 2 to secure a series victory with a 6-0 victory over […] The post Brewers’ Pat Murphy hated this Abner Uribe celebration after sitting down Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Milwaukee Brewers veteran Jake Bauers delivered one of baseball’s strangest highlights Tuesday night during the club’s matchup vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. Bauers quickly became part of an MLB viral moment after attempting to avoid a tag with an awkward scramble across the infield dirt during the bottom of the second inning at American Family […] The post Watch Brewers’ Jake Bauers unsuccessfully attempt to crab-walk his way out of an out appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Update: Mookie Betts hit another home run in the sixth inning, his first multi-home run since last May. It’s safe to say he’s back, Los Angeles Dodgers fans. Heading into the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Tuesday night showdown against the Colorado Rockies, no one needed a big offensive performance more than Mookie Betts. After a solid […] The post Dodgers’ Mookie Betts ends home run slump with 2 bombs vs. Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints.
