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Colin Cowherd backs Nico Harrison’s thinking amid Luka Doncic’s injury

Nico Harrison instantly became the most hated person in Dallas when he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last season. Harrison, who was then the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks, insisted that he made the right move. He reasoned that Doncic’s subpar conditioning and work ethic would hamper the Mavericks’ future. Doncic […] The post Colin Cowherd backs Nico Harrison’s thinking amid Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Candace Parker finds out how much she would’ve made under WNBA’s new CBA

The 2026 WNBA offseason is well underway now that a new CBA is finally in place. WNBA players will receive significant raises across the board in 2026 as the salary cap increases from $1.5 million in 2025 to $7 million in 2026. One former WNBA player was recently confronted with how much she would have […] The post Candace Parker finds out how much she would’ve made under WNBA’s new CBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE star Charlotte Flair ushers in 40 with ‘glam’ birthday post

Former WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair has now entered the 40s. Celebrating her birthday on Apr. 5, 2026, Flair uploaded a series of glamorous photos on her social media profile, showcasing her iconic birthday look and celebration. In a series of 15 photos and videos, Flair shared her celebration. “The Queen” initially uploaded her look […] The post WWE star Charlotte Flair ushers in 40 with ‘glam’ birthday post appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Zach Lowe says many don’t realize Suns’ Devin Booker isn’t All-NBA eligible

Sixty-five seems to be the magic number these days as the regular season comes to a close. The NBA’s 65-game rule for eligibility for the individual awards has been polarizing, to say the least. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards are the latest to be disqualified since they would […] The post Zach Lowe says many don’t realize Suns’ Devin Booker isn’t All-NBA eligible appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-WWE star hit with NSFW response after criticizing Bryce Hall’s ‘idiotic’ pro wrestling claim

After TikTok star Bryce Hall criticized WWE, he received a wide range of responses, including one from former Superstar CJ Perry (aka Lana). Perry responded to Hall’s post on Sunday, Apr. 5, 2026, on X, formerly Twitter. She posted three laughing crying emojis and wrote, “What an idiotic thing to say.” https://t.co/x0DUp9PwH1 pic.twitter.com/qT556nQtky — Bryce […] The post Ex-WWE star hit with NSFW response after criticizing Bryce Hall’s ‘idiotic’ pro wrestling claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Troy Aikman applauds ‘smart’ Dolphins after hiring him as consultant

The Miami Dolphins entered full rebuild mode during the 2026 offseason. Miami fired head coach Mike McDaniel, ripped the roster down to the studs, and made several important changes in their front office. One surprising NFL figure helped the Dolphins kick off their rebuild, and he is already praising the team for accepting his help. […] The post Troy Aikman applauds ‘smart’ Dolphins after hiring him as consultant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins’ Stuart Skinner dealing with upper-body injury after Panthers game absence

The Pittsburgh Penguins were without goaltender Stuart Skinner on Sunday, as he missed the matchup against the Florida Panthers due to an upper-body injury. Skinner had played the full 60 minutes in a 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday but did not dress for either of the back-to-back games against Florida. With […] The post Penguins’ Stuart Skinner dealing with upper-body injury after Panthers game absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Mike Conley Jr. opens up on keeping Kon Knueppel in check

The Minnesota Timberwolves absorbed their third straight defeat after getting routed by the Charlotte Hornets, 122-108, at Target Center on Sunday. The Timberwolves, who are 5-5 in their last 10 assignments, fell to 46-32. The Hornets, on the other hand, scored their fourth consecutive victory and improved to 43-36. Minnesota played again without Anthony Edwards […] The post Timberwolves’ Mike Conley Jr. opens up on keeping Kon Knueppel in check appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild but brilliant move Giants must make in 2026 NFL Draft

The New York Giants are trying to reshape their identity. Now comes the harder part, though: building something sustainable. Under a new, no-nonsense identity shaped by toughness and discipline, the Giants enter the 2026 NFL Draft at a crossroads. Do they chase star power at No. 5, or do they take a step back to […] The post Wild but brilliant move Giants must make in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The other QB’s wedding Bills’ Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld attended right after having baby girl

Being a high-profile couple like Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld means being busy, as the two attended another quarterback’s wedding just a day after announcing the birth of their first baby girl. People reports that Allen and Steinfeld went to Sam Darnold and Katie Hoofnagle’s wedding on Friday, Apr. 3, 2026. […] The post The other QB’s wedding Bills’ Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld attended right after having baby girl appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Bo Bichette overreactions after early-season slump

The ink on Bo Bichette’s three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets is barely dry, but the panic in Queens is already palpable. Welcome to New York, Bo. The two-time All-Star and the Mets fans didn’t expect this start when he turned down the Phillies to sign a huge deal worth an average […] The post 2 Bo Bichette overreactions after early-season slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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AEW star Will Ospreay announces wedding date with Alex Windsor

The wedding season has begun it seems. Previously, former WWE United States Champion Carmelo Hayes announced his wedding date with partner Kelani Jordan for later this year. Now, AEW wrestler Will Ospreay has also opened up about his wedding to Alex Windsor. The British wrestling couple is now scheduled to tie the knot later this […] The post AEW star Will Ospreay announces wedding date with Alex Windsor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors ‘back in the mix’ after Stephen Curry’s dazzling 29-point return

SAN FRANCISCO– Stephen Curry is back. And he looks like his old self. After Curry missed the last 27 games due to lingering right knee issues, the Golden State Warriors’ superstar returned to the lineup and finished with 29 points on 5-of-10 from deep. And while the Warriors ultimately fell 117-116 to the Houston Rockets […] The post Warriors ‘back in the mix’ after Stephen Curry’s dazzling 29-point return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Yankees’ series win over Marlins should frighten AL East

The first few series of the New York Yankees’ 2026 season have offered reasons to speculate just how far the team could go. Their most recent set against the Miami Marlins was no exception as they showcased exactly why the group should strike fear into the hearts of their American League East counterparts. New York’s […] The post Why Yankees’ series win over Marlins should frighten AL East appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Deontay Wilder calls out Anthony Joshua for a boxing match

American boxer Deontay Wilder has raised the chances of a fight with British boxer Anthony Joshua. Just moments after his recent victory over Derek Chisora, Wilder called out Joshua for a fight. Two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua was ringside at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday, Apr. 4, 2026, to support his friend Chisora […] The post Deontay Wilder calls out Anthony Joshua for a boxing match appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu wins Naismith DPOY award after breakout season

Florida Gators junior center Rueben Chinyelu was named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year at the Naismith Awards Brunch on Sunday at the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s awards ceremony. Chinyelu earned the honor over Kansas’ Flory Bidunga, St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor, and Houston’s Joseph Tugler, adding to a growing list of individual accolades this season. […] The post Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu wins Naismith DPOY award after breakout season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama HC Nate Oats inks massive new contract extension

Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats has signed a substantive contract extension, keeping him in Tuscaloosa through the 2031-32 season. Athletic director Greg Byrne confirmed the deal on Sunday via the university’s NIL collective, Yea Alabama. “Nate Oats has signed a new contract that will make him one of the top five compensated men’s […] The post Alabama HC Nate Oats inks massive new contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ronda Rousey continues taking shots at UFC & Dana White

MMA and pro-wrestling veteran Ronda Rousey is now all set to make her MMA comeback against Gina Carano next month. However, weeks before her return, the Olympian started taking verbal shots at UFC and its president, Dana White. At the press conference promoting her fight with Carano, Rousey made certain controversial public statements where she […] The post Ronda Rousey continues taking shots at UFC & Dana White appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers’ Zach Hyman could miss 2 weeks with undisclosed injury

The Edmonton Oilers may be without forward Zach Hyman for up to two weeks as the team approaches the final stretch of the regular season, head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed Saturday before a 5-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The 33-year-old had been skating through a persistent injury, seeing 16 minutes and 40 seconds […] The post Oilers’ Zach Hyman could miss 2 weeks with undisclosed injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays’ Addison Barger injures both ankles during loss to White Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays’ early-season injury troubles continued Sunday as Addison Barger exited a 3-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox with bilateral ankle discomfort. The 26-year-old right fielder was removed in the sixth inning after appearing to injure himself while trying to beat out a ground ball in the third. Barger stretched for the […] The post Blue Jays’ Addison Barger injures both ankles during loss to White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lil Yachty claps back at critics after WWE debut: Don’t step on my f*****g moment’

After making his debut on WWE Friday Night SmackDown, rapper Lil Yachty doesn’t care what fans think about his involvement on the Road to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. A fan posted a “revised” poster for WrestleMania 42, photoshopping the heads of celebrities that are rumored to be part of the event. These range from […] The post Lil Yachty claps back at critics after WWE debut: Don’t step on my f*****g moment’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Athletics’ Brent Rooker smokes walk-off homer to win back-and-forth Astros game

The Athletics survived a crazy 12-10 slugfest in extra innings versus the Houston Astros on Sunday at Sutter Health Park, behind Brent Rooker’s two home runs and career-high six RBIs, which finally earned them their first series win of the season. Rooker broke a 5-5 tie in the seventh inning with a two-run homer, lighting […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker smokes walk-off homer to win back-and-forth Astros game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild but brilliant move Commanders must make in 2026 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders have the audacity to dream big. That’s not a bad thing. Still, there is a thin line between reckless gambling and calculated aggression. For the Commanders, the 2026 NFL Draft is the moment to cross it. With GM Adam Peters not afraid to pull the trigger, the time for half-measures is over. […] The post Wild but brilliant move Commanders must make in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte called game on Braves with walk-off hit

With the score tied in the 10th, Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte broke the deadlock with a clutch walk-off hit that ended a back-and-forth 6-5 battle with the Atlanta Braves. Marte ended the game immediately, driving a 109.1 mph line-drive double on the first pitch from reliever Joel Payamps, scoring automatic runner Jorge Barrosa. […] The post Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte called game on Braves with walk-off hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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