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Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt cleared to return Game 3 after gruesome finger injury

The Los Angeles Lakers rolled without Jarred Vanderbilt in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs. A freakish finger injury forced coach JJ Redick to pull off a surprise lineup change against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Vanderbilt’s Game 3 status will be far different, though. Vanderbilt is cleared to play ahead of the home contest at […] The post Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt cleared to return Game 3 after gruesome finger injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Buster Posey reveals why Giants traded Patrick Bailey to Guardians

The San Francisco Giants made a deal earlier in the day, sending Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians for the No. 29 pick in this year’s draft and left-handed pitching prospect Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson. It seems like the writing may have been on the wall for Bailey after he didn’t start this past week, but […] The post Buster Posey reveals why Giants traded Patrick Bailey to Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers place pitcher on IL after officially activating Blake Snell

The Los Angeles Dodgers created room for Blake Snell Saturday. Even amid Charlie Barnes coming over from the Chicago Cubs. The franchise announced the Snell move on the eve of facing the Atlanta Braves. One other pitcher lands on the Injured List, though, amid his own MLB Injury. “The Dodgers activated LHP Blake Snell from […] The post Dodgers place pitcher on IL after officially activating Blake Snell appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Rory McIlroy truly feels about LIV Golfers returning to PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy has significantly softened his stance on LIV Golf players potentially returning to the PGA Tour. Speaking at the Truist Championship in Charlotte, Mcilroy made it clear that the issue is no longer whether players should be allowed back. Instead, it was about whether those players even want to return given the uncertainty surrounding […] The post How Rory McIlroy truly feels about LIV Golfers returning to PGA Tour appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gerrit Cole’s next step in injury recovery, revealed

The New York Yankees have been playing some good baseball this season, and they’re not even at full strength yet. They’re still waiting for Gerrit Cole to return from the Tommy John surgery, but he has had several rehab starts that show that he is almost ready to get back to the majors. There are […] The post Gerrit Cole’s next step in injury recovery, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs star James Harden’s ‘what chatter’ question will frustrate his critics after Game 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers kept their Eastern Conference Semifinals series alive against the Detroit Pistons by winning Game 3 116-109. Donovan Mitchell produced a massive 35-point display as Cleveland overcame Cade Cunningham’s 27-point double-double to make the series 2-1. Post-game, James Harden had a reassuringly composed response when asked about the criticism he and the Cavs […] The post Cavs star James Harden’s ‘what chatter’ question will frustrate his critics after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Ausar Thompson’s ‘confidence’ take will catch fans’ eyes after Game 3 loss

After securing a pair of wins on their home court to open up the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, the Detroit Pistons had their first taste of defeat since the Orlando Magic series, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-109 at Rocket Arena in Ohio. Fighting back from a 64-48 deficit at halftime, outscoring […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson’s ‘confidence’ take will catch fans’ eyes after Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell helps Cavs keep Finals hopes alive with clutch Game 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers were in desperate need of a victory on Saturday afternoon against the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series after dropping both of the opening games in the Motor City. Thanks to a clutch performance from Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers managed to do just that, winning by a […] The post Donovan Mitchell helps Cavs keep Finals hopes alive with clutch Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs rumors: John Chayka to meet with Auston Matthews, Craig Berube

The Toronto Maple Leafs are clearly a team in transition. After a brutal regular-season performance that saw them record one of the five worst records in the NHL, the Maple Leafs got a major break when they won the league’s Draft Lottery. As a result, the Leafs will have the first pick in the upcoming […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: John Chayka to meet with Auston Matthews, Craig Berube appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts provides important Tommy Edman injury update before Braves game

The Los Angeles Dodgers lured in a new pitcher via the Chicago Cubs amid an MLB Injury. Yet manager Dave Roberts dropped a pivotal Tommy Edman update as Charlie Barnes comes over ahead of the Atlanta Braves showdown. Is Edman on his way back sooner than expected? Unfortunately Roberts shared to reporters that Edman is […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts provides important Tommy Edman injury update before Braves game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paige Buckers gets 100% real on Wings’ big first win of season

While the Dallas Wings beat the Indiana Fever in the regular season opener on Saturday afternoon, 107-104, the win was led by second-year star guard Paige Bueckers. Though Azzi Fudd didn’t start for the Wings, Bueckers and company led the way for a huge victory against Caitlin Clark and the Fever, with the 2025 No. […] The post Paige Buckers gets 100% real on Wings’ big first win of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Christian Yelich drops Babe Ruth truth bomb on Shohei Ohtani’s NLCS Game 4 greatness

After nearly a decade in MLB, it’s easy to take the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani for granted. Sure, the 31-year-old has four MVPs, a Rookie of the Year award, five All-Star berths, four Silver Sluggers, and a dozen or so other major accomplishments to hang his hat on, but after watching the […] The post Christian Yelich drops Babe Ruth truth bomb on Shohei Ohtani’s NLCS Game 4 greatness appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Knicks’ Mike Brown hilariously interrupt Karl-Anthony Towns’ answer to question with honest admission

The New York Knicks moved within one win of the Eastern Conference Finals after a 109-94 Game 3 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. New York has now won six straight playoff games and holds a 3-0 series lead despite playing Game 3 without OG Anunoby. And well, Karl-Anthony Towns and head coach Mike Brown were […] The post Watch Knicks’ Mike Brown hilariously interrupt Karl-Anthony Towns’ answer to question with honest admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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J.R. Smith has leadership goals after North Carolina A&T graduation

As J.R. Smith officially walked across the stage to obtain his degree from North Carolina A&T, he already had higher ambitions in mind. Per comments obtained by ESPN, Smith isn’t done with his education journey. “I want to continuously get better at understanding and being a person of higher intellect.” While he wants to grow […] The post J.R. Smith has leadership goals after North Carolina A&T graduation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Azzi Fudd did not start Wings’ season opener vs. Fever

As the Dallas Wings beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday afternoon, 107-104, there was one aspect of the game that the fanbase has been asking many questions about. With the Wings not starting rookie Azzi Fudd, a major discourse has started, with head coach Jose Fernandez speaking about the decision. The No. […] The post Why Azzi Fudd did not start Wings’ season opener vs. Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Red Sox-Rays game was postponed on Saturday

After the Boston Red Sox lost to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, 8-4, the team came back with a vengeance and earned a 2-0 win on Friday. With the current series between the Red Sox and the Rays at one game apiece, the teams were preparing for Saturday’s game to get the advantage, but […] The post Why Red Sox-Rays game was postponed on Saturday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Pedro Martinez isn’t giving up on Red Sox despite brutal start to season

The Boston Red Sox have had an eventful start to the season, and most of the news has been of the brutal variety. They are tied for last place in the American League East with the Baltimore Orioles and they have struggled badly at home with a 7-11 record. The poor start led to the […] The post Why Pedro Martinez isn’t giving up on Red Sox despite brutal start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pat McAfee shouts out Fever’s Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell during season opener vs. Wings

The Indiana Fever ended up losing their WNBA season-opener against the Dallas Wings 107-104 despite the fact that their trio of Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark and Aaliyah Boston combined for a whopping 73 points. And well, it seems as if Pat McAfee was having the time of his life with the offensive quality on display. […] The post Pat McAfee shouts out Fever’s Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell during season opener vs. Wings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Auburn lands new QB following Wake Forest decommit

Auburn football swooped up a quarterback originally heading to Wake Forest Saturday. One lined up to eventually replace incoming starter Byrum Brown. Gary Chatman commits to the Tigers, with Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals confirming the decision. The 6-foot-1 dual-threat reopened his College Football Recruiting process earlier during the week of May 4. Chad Simmons of […] The post Auburn lands new QB following Wake Forest decommit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Broncos’ Sean Payton shares crucial Bo Nix offseason injury update

After watching his 2026 season end in the worst way possible, suffering a broken ankle in the final moments of a thrilling 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills, Bo Nix’s recovery timeline received a positive update from Sean Payton. Talking to reporters on Saturday, Sean Payton laid out when he expected to have Nix […] The post Broncos’ Sean Payton shares crucial Bo Nix offseason injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why White Sox’s Andrew Benintendi was scratched vs. Mariners on Saturday

As the Chicago White Sox continue the series against the Seattle Mariners throughout the weekend, Saturday’s game saw the unexpected absence of a key player from the team. With the White Sox looking to bounce back after the series loss to the Los Angeles Angels, the team will have to keep the ship afloat without […] The post Why White Sox’s Andrew Benintendi was scratched vs. Mariners on Saturday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Guardians’ Stephen Vogt drops brutally honest admission on Bo Naylor getting optioned

With the Cleveland Guardians making the trade for catcher Patrick Bailey, one event that followed the news was the demotion of Bo Naylor, who has struggled to start the 2026 season. As the Guardians made the move to option Naylor to the minor leagues, manager Stephen Vogt would get real about how he feels about […] The post Guardians’ Stephen Vogt drops brutally honest admission on Bo Naylor getting optioned appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Caitlin Clark shuts down injury concern after season opener

The Indiana Fever ended up losing their WNBA season-opener against the Dallas Wings 107-104 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. However, for most fans, the central concern will not be the loss, but the fact that their star player exited the game twice during the second half to take treatment. Clark missed the majority of last season […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark shuts down injury concern after season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Fever-Wings game made history the WNBA has never seen before

Caitlin Clark’s return to regular-season action ended in a narrow loss as the Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever 107-104 in a topsy-turvy season opener. Indiana had two opportunities to tie the game in the closing seconds, first on Clark’s deep 32-footer and then on an even deeper attempt by Kelsey Mitchell with less than […] The post How Fever-Wings game made history the WNBA has never seen before appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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