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The real reason John Cena is returning as WWE WrestleMania 42 host after retirement

Just months after retiring from WWE in-ring action after a loss against Gunther, John Cena is now set to return to the promotion, but in a brand new role. In a digital video posted on John Cena’s social media handle, Cena opened up about his upcoming comeback as the host for WrestleMania 42. WWE WrestleMania […] The post The real reason John Cena is returning as WWE WrestleMania 42 host after retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness lays into players after Hurricanes blowout

The whole hockey world sat and waited for the Columbus Blue Jackets’ bubble to burst after they hired Rick Bowness as their new head coach and went on a stunning run to get into a playoff spot. At one point, Columbus made it to second in the Metropolitan Division and looked like one of the […] The post Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness lays into players after Hurricanes blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kylie Kelce makes NSFW demand about Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding

Inevitably, Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie Kelce, was going to be asked questions about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, but she’s no longer going to entertain them. During the latest edition of the Not Gonna Lie podcast, Kelce told everyone to “quit asking me — and my mother-in-law [Donna Kelce] about upcoming nuptials.” She then […] The post Kylie Kelce makes NSFW demand about Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Senators’ Brady Tkachuk breaks silence on dad’s comments on podcast

The Tkachuk brothers, Brady and Matthew, love to find themselves in the middle of drama, whether it’s on or off the ice. After being in the middle of the USA Olympic hockey drama earlier this season, the brothers continued recording their Wingmen podcast. They welcomed their dad, former NHLer Keith Tkachuk, on an episode earlier […] The post Senators’ Brady Tkachuk breaks silence on dad’s comments on podcast appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins chooses sides in Dwyane Wade vs. Cavaliers’ James Harden debate

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden is often compared to some of the best guards in NBA history simply due to the impact he has had on the game of basketball since joining the league back in 2009. One of the names that often comes up is that of Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, and there […] The post Kendrick Perkins chooses sides in Dwyane Wade vs. Cavaliers’ James Harden debate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE legend wants to ‘feed’ Tom Brady to Brock Lesnar after ‘cute’ comments

NFL legend Tom Brady has been trending in relation to WWE for the past few weeks. Since making his cute digs toward WWE while attending Logan Paul’s ImPaulsive podcast during the Super Bowl 60 media, Brady has been at the receiving end of several attacks by WWE Superstars. While Oba Femi, CM Punk, Kit Wilson, […] The post WWE legend wants to ‘feed’ Tom Brady to Brock Lesnar after ‘cute’ comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth

The Carolina Hurricanes became the first Eastern Conference team to clinch their berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday evening. It has been a successful run for Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes, but it hasn’t led to much postseason success. In a wide-open conference, Carolina has an intriguing opportunity in front of them this year, and […] The post Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Lakers’ rotation will look like without Luka Doncic

Drama often tends to go hand-in-hand with the Los Angeles Lakers, who had over the previous few weeks convinced everyone that they were going to be legitimate title contenders once the playoffs arrived. However, on Thursday, not only were they humbled by defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder, they also lost Luka Doncic to a […] The post What Lakers’ rotation will look like without Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE’s LA Knight confronts IShowSpeed on stream; throws him into camera

After hitting him with brass knuckles on Monday Night RAW, streaming icon IShowSpeed paid the price when WWE Superstar LA Knight confronted him. During his livestream on Thursday, Apr. 2, Speed was approached by Knight. They tried to talk out their differences, but the “Megastar” eventually resorted to what he knows best: violence. LMAOOOOO??????? LA […] The post WWE’s LA Knight confronts IShowSpeed on stream; throws him into camera appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Diamondbacks’ Jordan Lawlar exits Braves game with hand injury, X-Rays negative

The Arizona Diamondbacks were walloped 17-2 by the Atlanta Braves Thursday night, and to make matters worse, rookie outfielder Jordan Lawlar had to leave the field after a troubling injury scare. The 23-year-old exited after being struck on the right hand/wrist by a sinker from reliever Osvaldo Bido in the seventh inning. Manager Torey Lovullo […] The post Diamondbacks’ Jordan Lawlar exits Braves game with hand injury, X-Rays negative appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers HC JJ Redick explains decision before Luka Doncic’s injury

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a harsh reality on Thursday night, as they were blown out by the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, 139-96, while also losing star guard Luka Doncic to injury. The Slovenian All-Star left the game in the third quarter after suffering a left hamstring strain, the same leg that had previously kept […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick explains decision before Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth

The Minnesota Wild secured their place in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Minnesota’s win puts them at 42-22-11 and sends them to the playoffs for the 12th time since 2013, more than any other team in the NHL. The Wild became the fourth team […] The post Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Tony Vitello quickly regrets Tiger Woods comment on Rafael Devers

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello already drew considerable attention by just being the first manager to jump from college to MLB without any previous big-league coaching experience, but his memorable media sessions are only shining a brighter spotlight on himself. However, his ear-catching soundbites obviously produce a different reaction when the club wins. Vitello’s […] The post Giants’ Tony Vitello quickly regrets Tiger Woods comment on Rafael Devers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shrugs off extra-motivation factor vs. Lakers

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault didn’t feel anything different with his team in preparing for Thursday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. With an opportunity to send a message to the defending champions after winning 13 of 14 games, the Lakers fell behind by double-digits before trailing all night. After […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shrugs off extra-motivation factor vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel reveals Kemba Walker’s message before breaking franchise record

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel had a memorable evening on Thursday, as he set the new team record for most three-pointers in a season in their win over the Phoenix Suns, 127-106, at Spectrum Center. Knueppel made four three-pointers to increase his total to 261, beating the previous record of Hornets legend Kemba Walker, who […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel reveals Kemba Walker’s message before breaking franchise record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs have become one of the fiercest contenders in the NBA, as they have coalesced quite nicely under head coach Mitch Johnson in just the third year of Victor Wembanyama’s career. The Spurs are even on fire, having won their past 11 games, and heading into the playoffs, the Spurs are looking […] The post Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Max Strus keeps Cavs grounded after playoff clincher

For the fourth consecutive season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the NBA playoffs. On Thursday night, they punched their ticket to the playoffs after securing a 118-111 victory over the Golden State Warriors. With a 48-29 record, the worst they can finish the season with is 34 losses, and considering how they have the […] The post Max Strus keeps Cavs grounded after playoff clincher appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves goes full NSFW on fan amid Luka Doncic injury

Austin Reaves was the first person to check on Luka Doncic after he suffered a hamstring injury in the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Thursday. It happened in the third quarter, when the Lakers were down by over 30 points. Doncic covered his face as he lay […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves goes full NSFW on fan amid Luka Doncic injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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After Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury, how long do players miss with hamstring strains?

Following a disastrous two and a half quarters versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, fans’ optimism for a Los Angeles Lakers’ title run likely declined to some degree, but it plummeted by the end of the game. NBA leading scorer Luka Doncic sustained a left hamstring injury in the third and did not return for the […] The post After Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury, how long do players miss with hamstring strains? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marcus Semien addresses brutal slump to start Mets career

When the New York Mets traded Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers to bring in two-time Gold Glove Award winner and three-time All-Star Marcus Semien, they made it a point to focus more on the defensive side of the ball. Alas, what separated Semien from other elite fielders is that he can also produce on […] The post Marcus Semien addresses brutal slump to start Mets career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams gives ‘spooky’ perspective of Luka Doncic’s injury

OKLAHOMA CITY — After watching Luka Doncic limp off the court in the third quarter of a 139-96 blowout win against the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is hoping for the best for the All-Star guard. Upon recovering from a wrist surgery, Williams suffered two right hamstring injuries this season. Watching […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams gives ‘spooky’ perspective of Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers’ JT Miller reacts to winning prestigious team award

New York Rangers captain JT Miller was honored Thursday with a distinguished off-ice accolade, receiving the Rod Gilbert “Mr. Ranger” Award, the franchise announced. The award, now in its fifth year, is presented to the player “who best honors Rod’s legacy by exemplifying leadership qualities both on and off the ice, and making a significant […] The post Rangers’ JT Miller reacts to winning prestigious team award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Broncos 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more

The Denver Broncos were one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 NFL season, as Sean Payton and company secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC and dethroned the Kansas City Chiefs as the champions of the AFC West. Bo Nix took a step forward and became Denver’s franchise QB moving forward, and now […] The post Broncos 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sam Presti’s strategy sets Thunder up for long-term success

The current CBA has been very punitive of the NBA’s biggest spenders, and this is meant to maintain a sense of parity around the association by de-incentivizing teams that stack their roster with All-Star talents. Now, one would think that the Oklahoma City Thunder will have their fair share of difficulties navigating this cap landscape […] The post Sam Presti’s strategy sets Thunder up for long-term success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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