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Thunder guard Alex Caruso’s playoff stat jump on pace to make NBA history

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.

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Why fans should worry about Victor Wembanyama after quiet Game 5 vs. Thunder

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.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza may switch David Peterson, Sean Manaea roles after Reds loss

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.

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Golden Knights, Mark Stone complete jaw-dropping Avalanche sweep in West Final

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.

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Rangers stun Astros with bonkers 8-run barrage in first inning

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.

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MacKenzie Blackwood’s 2 diving stops keep Avalanche alive facing Game 4 elimination

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.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso steal momentum with Game 5 Thunder win

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.

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Cam Schlittler makes Yankees history not seen since 1914

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.

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Dodgers’ Kiké Hernandez announces return from injury with 1st homer of season

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.

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Brewers’ Pat Murphy hated this Abner Uribe celebration after sitting down Cardinals

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.

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Watch Brewers’ Jake Bauers unsuccessfully attempt to crab-walk his way out of an out

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.

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Dodgers’ Mookie Betts ends home run slump with 2 bombs vs. Rockies

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.

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Twins’ Joe Ryan drops glove after monstrous Munetaka Murakami home run

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami can’t stop hitting bombs, and his latest victim was Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan. In the eighth inning of Tuesday night’s game between the Twins and the White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago, Murakami took Ryan deep for a clutch two-run blast to tie the score at […] The post Twins’ Joe Ryan drops glove after monstrous Munetaka Murakami home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson loses his mind after Thunder get beneficial out of bounds call

The San Antonio Spurs are trying to steal another win in enemy territory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, with each team looking to take a pivotal 3-2 series lead in the Western Conference Finalsa. Every call counts for both teams, so it was understandable that San Antonio head coach Mitch Johnson had […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson loses his mind after Thunder get beneficial out of bounds call appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox’s Fenway Park woes reaching 1932 levels of pathetic

The Boston Red Sox aimed to build off of their surprisingly good 2025 season in which they won 89 games and made it to the postseason. However, 2026 has not gone according to plan for the Red Sox. They are currently sitting in dead last in the AL East standings with a 22-31 record, with […] The post Red Sox’s Fenway Park woes reaching 1932 levels of pathetic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees offense makes insane franchise history in drubbing of Royals

When it comes to baseball history, the New York Yankees wrote the book. They won 27 World Series titles, the most of any MLB franchise, and produced the best of the best. However, there was one bit of history that hadn’t been made until Tuesday. In their 15-1 win over the Kansas City Royals, the […] The post Yankees offense makes insane franchise history in drubbing of Royals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Emmitt Smith applauds Cowboys’ ‘quiet’ offseason after years of drama

Over the years, the Dallas Cowboys have become synonymous with drama and constant headlines during the offseason. Whether it was the Dak Prescott contract situation, the Micah Parsons trade drama, or other things, Jerry Jones and his team are always on the front pages during the offseason. In 2026, that hasn’t really been the case. […] The post Emmitt Smith applauds Cowboys’ ‘quiet’ offseason after years of drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Martin Necas suffers injury scare in Game 4 after Tomas Hertl hit

The Colorado Avalanche are fighting for their lives in Game 4. The Avalanche are trailing on the scoreboard and need something to break their way if they want to continue playing. Things nearly got even worse when Martin Necas appeared to suffer a scary injury. Necas was chasing a loose puck in the offensive zone […] The post Avalanche’s Martin Necas suffers injury scare in Game 4 after Tomas Hertl hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Billy Goat curse may be back as Cubs’ losing streak hits 10

Back on the 15th of May, the Chicago Cubs were sitting pretty atop the NL Central standings. They moved to 29-16 on the season after scoring a 10-5 win over their archrival, the Chicago White Sox. However, things can change rather quickly in MLB. There are games to be played every single day, and everything […] The post Billy Goat curse may be back as Cubs’ losing streak hits 10 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Mike Macdonald is spinning ‘run it back’ ahead of Seahawks’ Super Bowl defense

While the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl just a few months ago, you’d never know it from the verbiage Mike Macdonald has chosen to use in the months since. Are the Seahawks fighting to run it back? Are they looking to defend their title against at least 14 other teams over the next eight […] The post How Mike Macdonald is spinning ‘run it back’ ahead of Seahawks’ Super Bowl defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Kyler Murray make his Vikings debut at OTAs

As the Minnesota Vikings go through their offseason, the biggest storyline surrounding the franchise will be their lingering quarterback battle. On Tuesday, fans got to see one of the two competitors make their Vikings debut. Minnesota has begun their Organized Team Activities. The offseason program is giving the franchise, and their supporters, their first opportunity […] The post Watch Kyler Murray make his Vikings debut at OTAs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani fatigue impacting his pitching perception?

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has created an unusual baseball conversation. The Dodgers keep stacking wins, and Ohtani pitching has become central to the NL Cy Young race. Yet the national focus has shifted toward Ohtani fatigue, workload management, and his inconsistent offensive stretch. That split has made the Dodgers news cycle harder to […] The post Is Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani fatigue impacting his pitching perception? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets playoff high-water mark in Game 5 vs. Spurs

Oklahoma City Thunder centerpiece Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has not donned the cape much during the 2026 Western Conference Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs continue to make a concentrated effort to wear down the two-time regular season MVP. A superhero can still prevail when they are not at their best, though. When the arsenal is running […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets playoff high-water mark in Game 5 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ron Darling smashes coaching for mental mistakes amid brutal Mets season

There is plenty of time left in the MLB regular season, as there is around two-thirds of the 162-game grind left. But for the New York Mets, hope is evaporating rather quickly, especially among diehard fans and those in close proximity to the team. One of them is Ron Darling, a former All-Star pitcher for […] The post Ron Darling smashes coaching for mental mistakes amid brutal Mets season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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