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1 bold prediction for Yankees star Gerrit Cole’s return from injury vs. Rays

New York Yankees star pitcher Gerrit Cole is expected to make his return from injury on Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cole, of course, was recovering from Tommy John surgery. While he returned toward the end of spring training, the Yankees wanted to give him more time before having him make his season […] The post 1 bold prediction for Yankees star Gerrit Cole’s return from injury vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 Bengals rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

Cincinnati Bengals rookie Tacario Davis flashed intriguing upside during isolated repetitions at their minicamp. He could potentially transform the visual identity of the Bengals’ secondary. At nearly 6-foot-4 with absurd length and natural ball-tracking instincts, Davis looked like a prototype specifically engineered to survive the brutal realities of modern AFC football. For the Bengals defense, […] The post 1 Bengals rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-Giants’ star defends Tony Vitello amid team’s struggles

The San Francisco Giants have gotten off to a 20-30 start and have lost their last three games, but there is still optimism that things can turn around. Tony Vitello is in his first season as the manager, and some are watching to see if he can gather the clubhouse together and figure things out. […] The post Ex-Giants’ star defends Tony Vitello amid team’s struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chiefs’ Travis Kelce drops NSFW comment on ‘rest days’

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce dismissed concerns surrounding “net rest days” during the latest episode of New Heights alongside his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. The discussion began when Jason Kelce brought up frustration among Eagles fans regarding schedule disparities and whether teams receive advantages based on additional rest between games. […] The post Chiefs’ Travis Kelce drops NSFW comment on ‘rest days’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 3 prediction, odds, pick

The San Antonio Spurs accomplished what they wanted to when they split the first two games of the Western Conference Finals that were played in Oklahoma City. The defending NBA champion Thunder had come into the series with a perfect 8-0 record through the first two rounds against the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, […] The post Thunder vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 3 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Breanna Stewart gets brutally honest on Liberty’s defensive struggles in Valkyries rout

The New York Liberty had no easy answers after a rough 87-70 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, and Breanna Stewart made the defensive problem clear. The interconference matchup quickly tilted away from the Liberty as Golden State found rhythm early and never let the game breathe. Liberty fans still saw production from Stewart, as […] The post Breanna Stewart gets brutally honest on Liberty’s defensive struggles in Valkyries rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Jaxson Dart makes defiant Tim Tebow declaration after offseason transformation

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has gone through a lot of changes this offseason, and he definitely looks bigger and stronger. While added strength will hopefully help him stay on the field more in 2026, fans shouldn’t worry about him getting so big that he ultimately transitions to another position like QB-turned-TE Tim Tebow. “I’m not […] The post Giants’ Jaxson Dart makes defiant Tim Tebow declaration after offseason transformation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki sets franchise road warrior record in Game 1 win vs. Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canadiens pounced early on the Hurricanes, scoring four times in the first period. The Canadiens would score six goals overall, and Nick Suzuki would assist three of them, setting a road record for the […] The post Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki sets franchise road warrior record in Game 1 win vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rams’ Matthew Stafford makes contract extension signing a fun family affair

The Los Angeles Rams put their money into the bank account of Matthew Stafford. And they hope he meshes with young guys to make this a Super Bowl season. For now, Stafford seems happy as he made the contract extension signing a family affair, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. Matthew Stafford […] The post Rams’ Matthew Stafford makes contract extension signing a fun family affair appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart earns NSFW John Tortorella praise ahead of Game 2

The Vegas Golden Knights have been led by goaltender Carter Hart in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He was once again great in Game 1 against the Colorado Avalanche. Despite dealing with cramping late in the game, Hart saved 36 of 38 shots for the Golden Knights in the win. Hart has started all 13 games […] The post Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart earns NSFW John Tortorella praise ahead of Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ Evan Mobley as defiant as ever with Pistons reminder for Knicks series

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not pressing the panic button despite starting at a 2-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Not when the best-of-seven series is shifting to Rocket Arena, where the Cavaliers are 6-1 in the playoffs. The Wine and Gold had a huge chance to win in Game […] The post Cavs’ Evan Mobley as defiant as ever with Pistons reminder for Knicks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Shams dumps cold water on Lakers’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade efforts

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of decisions to make this offseason, but the end goal is to be better than they were this past season. There is a route they can go to do that, and the one name that comes up is Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee Bucks have let it be known […] The post NBA rumors: Shams dumps cold water on Lakers’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade efforts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Giants’ Roy Robertson-Harris injury is even more concerning amid OTA’s

The New York Giants suffered a stinging blow during Thursday’s OTA practice when veteran defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles tendon, an injury that is expected to keep him out for the entire 2026 season. The injury occurred during the team’s third OTA session while practicing indoors because of rain. Robertson-Harris was taking first-team […] The post Why Giants’ Roy Robertson-Harris injury is even more concerning amid OTA’s appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Achilles tear deals blow to Giants DL that’s looking thin without Dexter Lawrence

The New York Giants completely shook up their defensive line when they traded away Dexter Lawrence. But now their depth at the position is looking thin following New York’s latest injury. Roy Robertson-Harris has tore his Achilles and is now out for the season, via Dan Duggan of The Athletic. He had started all 17 […] The post Achilles tear deals blow to Giants DL that’s looking thin without Dexter Lawrence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks guard Mikal Bridges’ last 7 playoff games proving he was worth all those 1st-round picks

The New York Knicks needed Mikal Bridges to look like the player they paid for, and the NBA Playoffs are finally giving them that version against the Cleveland Cavs. The Knicks gamble once felt uncomfortable because of the massive first-round pick price. Now, under the Madison Square Garden lights, Bridges is changing that conversation fast. […] The post Knicks guard Mikal Bridges’ last 7 playoff games proving he was worth all those 1st-round picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE news: Asuka drops ‘rare’ revelation on wrestling future: ‘Nothing lasts forever’

After missing out on WWE WrestleMania 42, Asuka wrestled her rumored last match against IYO SKY at Backlash 2026 in Tampa, Florida. Following her bout, she received a thunderous reaction from the crowd, an embrace from SKY, and later a show of respect from the WWE locker room. Soon reports emerged about “The Empress of […] The post WWE news: Asuka drops ‘rare’ revelation on wrestling future: ‘Nothing lasts forever’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Dylan Harper playing tonight? Spurs vs. Thunder 2026 Western Conference Finals Game 3 injury report

The San Antonio Spurs lost another key player to the injury bug after Dylan Harper hurt his right adductor in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Wednesday. Harper was forced to exit in the third quarter and did not return. It compounded the health woes […] The post Is Dylan Harper playing tonight? Spurs vs. Thunder 2026 Western Conference Finals Game 3 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 Falcons rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

One thing the Atlanta Falcons must settle is their quarterback position if they want to have a playoff-bound season. But they also need help from the young guys. And here is the Falcons’ rookie who stood out the most in the 2026 minicamp. The Falcons didn’t have a first-round pick in the draft, and they selected a […] The post 1 Falcons rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 Titans rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

The Tennessee Titans have a plan in place for Cam Ward, and they also have high hopes for their top draft pick. And here is the Titans rookie who stood out the most in the 2026 minicamp. Not surprisingly, Carnell Tate is garnering the most attention. Selected at No. 4 overall in the 2026 NFL […] The post 1 Titans rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche blueliner Devon Toews issues urgent challenge to spark much-needed change vs. Golden Knights

The Colorado Avalanche are looking to avoid a 2-0 hole against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals. In Game 1, the Golden Knights took a 4-2 victory over the Avalanche. It was once again a slow start for the Avalanche, failing to score in the first two periods of the game, and […] The post Avalanche blueliner Devon Toews issues urgent challenge to spark much-needed change vs. Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays’ George Springer gets brutally honest after busting home run slump vs. Yankees

George Springer entered the Toronto Blue Jays’ four-game series against the New York Yankees with two home runs on the year. He then found his power stroke by hitting two more blasts over that stretch alone. Springer’s second home run of the series was pivotal, as it came in a 2-0 victory on Thursday. The […] The post Blue Jays’ George Springer gets brutally honest after busting home run slump vs. Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox returning from nagging ankle injury for Game 3 vs. Thunder?

The San Antonio Spurs are back at home for Game 3, and some would think that they’re in good shape against the Oklahoma City Thunder with the series tied. On the other hand, the Spurs are dealing with injuries to a pair of their key players, with one of them being De’Aaron Fox. Fox hasn’t […] The post Is Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox returning from nagging ankle injury for Game 3 vs. Thunder? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Exclusive: AEW’s Adam Copeland still living on edge ahead of Double or Nothing with retirement on horizon

One thing is for sure: AEW star Adam Copeland isn’t taking anything for granted ahead of the 2026 Double or Nothing PPV. After all, he has already been forced into retirement once, and very few expected him to be wrestling into his 50s. “My body finds it weird, too,” a laughing Copeland acknowledged when I […] The post Exclusive: AEW’s Adam Copeland still living on edge ahead of Double or Nothing with retirement on horizon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami adding former Kansas coach to Mario Cristobal’s staff

Expectations are high for Miami in 2026. After falling to Indiana in the national championship, the focus for the Hurricanes is on returning to the mountaintop. While the roster for the 2026 Miami Hurricanes is mostly set, Mario Cristobal is still rounding out his coaching staff. He has hired a former Kansas coach to help […] The post Miami adding former Kansas coach to Mario Cristobal’s staff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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