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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon speaks up on stylistic shift from Kings to Wild

It was nothing short of a wild beginning to the Western Conference Semifinal between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening from Ball Arena in Denver. The Avalanche took leads of 3-0 and 4-3 before the Wild went out in front 5-4 thanks to a shorthanded goal, only to have the Avalanche […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon speaks up on stylistic shift from Kings to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves part ways with All-Star in trade with Athletics

Veteran catcher Jonah Heim lasted just 12 games with the Atlanta Braves before the Athletics swung a trade to acquire the former All-Star. Heim is a long way removed from his All-Star days in 2023, and that is pretty clear in the return for him being just cash considerations, according to Bob Nightengale via X, […] The post Braves part ways with All-Star in trade with Athletics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carlos Mendoza weighs in on Mets suddenly enjoying success

Carlos Mendoza has significant relief to see his New York Mets squad gaining momentum with a solid stretch of games after beating the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Monday evening. New York has been going through a brutal start to the 2026 MLB season, seeing the team near the bottom of the NL standings. 31 games […] The post Carlos Mendoza weighs in on Mets suddenly enjoying success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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HBCU willing to pay money for D1 basketball games

Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones is on his way to scheduling D1 opponents for the team’s non-conference schedule next season. Norfolk State is regarded as one of the best HBCU basketball programs in the nation and often fares well in out-of-conference competition. Because of this, the better teams in HBCU basketball often find it […] The post HBCU willing to pay money for D1 basketball games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza remembers John Sterling after death at 87

Longtime New York Yankees radio announcer John Sterling has died at the age of 87, with his passing confirmed on Monday by the team and WFAN. Sterling began calling the Yankees games in 1989 and remained the club’s radio voice through 2024, building a career that lasted more than three decades. Over his career, Sterling […] The post Mets manager Carlos Mendoza remembers John Sterling after death at 87 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ bonkers streak ends in Game 2 vs. Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes were on a cakewalk through the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina had swept the Ottawa Senators in the first round without ever trailing, and then dominated the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the second round to continue that streak. However, that all ended for the Hurricanes in Game […] The post Hurricanes’ bonkers streak ends in Game 2 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Blade Gang gets shoutout from Buffalo mayor ahead of Canadiens series

The Buffalo Sabres not only made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, but they also won a postseason series for the first time since 2007 thanks to their six-game victory over the Boston Bruins last week. The Sabres now have a date with the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Semifinal […] The post The Blade Gang gets shoutout from Buffalo mayor ahead of Canadiens series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brazil star Neymar hit with assault accusation from Santos FC teammate ahead of 2026 World Cup

Neymar is trying to stay healthy on the pitch while providing quality performances so he can earn a spot on the Brazil national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, his name is in the headlines again, but this one is not for the good reasons. The veteran superstar got an accusation from […] The post Brazil star Neymar hit with assault accusation from Santos FC teammate ahead of 2026 World Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Geno Auriemma regrets Dawn Staley March Madness incident

Geno Auriemma is reflecting on his viral moment with Dawn Staley during the March Madness. During the last few seconds of the Final Four game on April 3, before Staley’s USC clinched the 62-48 victory over Auriemma’s UConn, the head coaches got into a heated discussion on the sidelines. Additionally, Auriemma refused to shake Staley’s […] The post Geno Auriemma regrets Dawn Staley March Madness incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Carson Benge gives perfect reason why he remained confident during slump

The New York Mets aren’t just strongly backing manager Carlos Mendoza despite a slow start. They back Carson Benge despite the outfielder’s own struggles even before facing the Colorado Rockies. Benge himself never wavered in his belief despite hitting .186 to start the season. And that sparked this home run blast against the Rockies during […] The post Mets’ Carson Benge gives perfect reason why he remained confident during slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Key Raptors backup sounds off on future after Cavs series loss

Ahead of an uncertain offseason after losing Game 7 to the Cleveland Cavs in the first round, Toronto Raptors center Sandro Mamukelashvili will become an unrestricted free agent. After pushing the Cavs to the brink of elimination, many Raptors players spoke positively about the season. Mamukelashvili revealed he took less money to stay with the […] The post Key Raptors backup sounds off on future after Cavs series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Saints’ Alvin Kamara clears the air on rumored Travis Etienne Jr beef

The New Orleans Saints made a big splash this offseason by signing former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. One of the most productive running backs in the NFL over the last few years, Etienne will be a big boost to the ailing New Orleans offense. However, there’s one question that still needs to […] The post Saints’ Alvin Kamara clears the air on rumored Travis Etienne Jr beef appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ben Stiller’s Knicks series prediction while at Met Gala will rile up 76ers fans

The New York Knicks can be forgiven to be half-expecting the Boston Celtics to be their opponents in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Philadelphia 76ers, after all, only arrived here after becoming one of the two teams in the NBA playoffs first round to overturn a 3-1 deficit, alongside the Detroit Pistons. However, it seems […] The post Ben Stiller’s Knicks series prediction while at Met Gala will rile up 76ers fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls rumors: New VP Bryson Graham may look to former Pelicans colleagues to fill front office

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls announced the hiring of Bryson Graham as the Executive VP of Basketball Operations. The first step in Chicago’s organizational overhaul following the firings of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley and the departure of head coach Billy Donovan. The next step will be to fill the remaining positions in the front […] The post Bulls rumors: New VP Bryson Graham may look to former Pelicans colleagues to fill front office appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan football’s key transfer shares bold take on team’s 2026 DB group

Michigan football continues to build momentum as discussion around its 2026 defensive back group gains traction. The Wolverines’ secondary has drawn strong praise from transfer Chris Bracy, who believes the unit has the potential to dominate the Big Ten this season, as the program looks to reestablish itself defensively and compete for a conference title […] The post Michigan football’s key transfer shares bold take on team’s 2026 DB group appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker perfectly responds to loud boos in Houston return

The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the Houston Astros on Monday night for Kyle Tucker’s first game back against his old team since the trade that sent him to the Chicago Cubs before the 2025 season. Tucker was met with some boos as he made his way to the plate, but quieted his old fans quickly […] The post Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker perfectly responds to loud boos in Houston return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid ditches Kansas for fictional university in NBC intro

Joel Embiid has undoubtedly had a big few days. He returned just in time to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in a thrilling seven-game series, which set up a Eastern Conference semifinals date with the New York Knicks. And while he may have been able to ditch the right hip contusion to […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid ditches Kansas for fictional university in NBC intro appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texans owner makes 1 thing clear about CJ Stroud’s future

The Houston Texans have made their stance clear regarding quarterback CJ Stroud, despite the chorus of doubters growing after an inconsistent 2025 season. Addressing reporters on Monday, team owner Cal McNair affirmed he is “fully committed” to Stroud when asked about a potential contract extension for the 24-year-old quarterback. “Well, as you know, we’ll leave […] The post Texans owner makes 1 thing clear about CJ Stroud’s future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks fans erupt with disrespectful Joel Embiid chant in Game 1

If there is one thing about Joel Embiid, it is that he knows how to get under the skin of opposing teams and their fanbases, and one of those fanbases is the New York Knicks. The Madison Square Garden crowd is notoriously difficult on the stars of opposing teams, and they are making no exception […] The post Knicks fans erupt with disrespectful Joel Embiid chant in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ perfect offer for Mike Trout if Angels decide to trade him

While the Philadelphia Phillies deal with injury issues, they are also keeping an eye out for trade possibilities. But would they go for a big one? Here is the Phillies perfect offer for Mike Trout if the Angels decide to trade him. The Phillies are considered the best bet and in the best position to […] The post Phillies’ perfect offer for Mike Trout if Angels decide to trade him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dianna Russini gets job offer following Athletic resignation amid Mike Vrabel scandal

Dianna Russini recently resigned from The Athletic amid the Mike Vrabel scandal, but if she’s looking for her next line of work, she doesn’t have to look so far as there is already another offer on the table. Russini penned her resignation to The Athletic as an NFL Insider last month, following photos of her […] The post Dianna Russini gets job offer following Athletic resignation amid Mike Vrabel scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rich Paul unloads on Lakers star LeBron James treatment compared to Nikola Jokic

Rich Paul believes there are similarities to how the treatment looks between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. The 2026 NBA playoffs is having the second round go underway following the opening stage’s results. James and the Lakers advanced after beating the Houston Rockets in six games, while Jokic […] The post Rich Paul unloads on Lakers star LeBron James treatment compared to Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers’ Jackson Chourio lights up fireworks on his very first swing of 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers are taking on the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, with the hopes of advancing to a 19-15 record. While the club is playing competitively early in the campaign, fans can be excited about Jackson Chourio making his 2026 season debut. Especially after he lit up some fireworks in his first at-bat. In […] The post Brewers’ Jackson Chourio lights up fireworks on his very first swing of 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bryson Graham hiring draws intriguing reactions from Bulls staff

The Chicago Bulls completed the first part of their reconstruction on Monday by hiring Bryson Graham as their new VP of Basketball Operations. A move that earned tremendous praise amongst unnamed Bulls staff, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. After speaking with the staffers, Johnson received positive comments about Graham. Among them are: […] The post Bryson Graham hiring draws intriguing reactions from Bulls staff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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