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Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin reveals goalie he wants to fight after Jacob Markstrom tussle

The New York Rangers took on the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. And the game featured a rare goalie fight between Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom. These goalies threw down the mitts and delivered haymakers in the Rangers’ defensive zone on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. WE GOT ANOTHER GOALIE FIGHT THIS TIME SHESTERKIN […] The post Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin reveals goalie he wants to fight after Jacob Markstrom tussle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Athletics’ Shea Langeliers crushes another home run and makes all kinds of history

Shea Langeliers is breaking out as one of the best catchers in MLB at present. Over the past few seasons, Langeliers is improving bit by bit, and it looks like he’s taking his game to the next level for the Athletics to start the 2026 regular season. On Tuesday night, in a 5-2 win for […] The post Athletics’ Shea Langeliers crushes another home run and makes all kinds of history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The 2026 NBA playoffs is on the horizon, and by and large, the Toronto Raptors can consider the 2025-26 season a success. Coming off of two seasons in which they won a total of 55 games, the Raptors are on track to, at the very least, qualify for the postseason. This is a huge win, […] The post Raptors’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants fans fire back at MLB insider over wild take on Tony Vitello

San Francisco Giants fans are pushing back hard after MLB analyst Jim Bowden delivered a harsh early-season take on new manager Tony Vitello, igniting widespread backlash during the Giants’ rocky start to the 2026 season. The frustration stems from a brutal opening series vs. the New York Yankees at Oracle Park, where San Francisco dropped […] The post Giants fans fire back at MLB insider over wild take on Tony Vitello appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma’s heartfelt reaction to Alex Antetokounmpo’s NBA debut

It has been official for a few days now that the Milwaukee Bucks won’t be qualifying for the postseason in 2026. This is disappointing, if not unexpected, for a team that’s been in flux over the past year or so. And with the Bucks being out of the playoff picture entirely, the time has come […] The post Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma’s heartfelt reaction to Alex Antetokounmpo’s NBA debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cowboys’ Jerry Jones wants to ‘feed the ducks’ amid raging 18th-game debate

The NFL has never been shy about pushing its limits. Now, it is planning to add an 18th game to the regular season. While no final decision has been made, the idea has gained traction among team owners and league executives, and it is widely viewed as a realistic possibility. The NFL Players Association, however, […] The post Cowboys’ Jerry Jones wants to ‘feed the ducks’ amid raging 18th-game debate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most overall wins in NBA history

LeBron James’ longevity is arguably his most impressive feat. The Los Angeles Lakers star is still in the league after 23 years and is still producing at a high level. On Tuesday night against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, James added yet another record to his belt. James surpassed the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most overall wins in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Diamondbacks’ Jose Fernandez adds name to MLB history with multiple home runs vs. Tigers

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez could not have had a much better debut in the big leagues. In his first MLB game, Fernandez launched not one, but two home runs against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night at Chase Field in Arizona, the second game of the series. If that sounds like he did […] The post Diamondbacks’ Jose Fernandez adds name to MLB history with multiple home runs vs. Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons star Jalen Duren’s monster game vs. Raptors puts him in Charles Barkley territory

Cade Cunningham’s injury caused fans of the Detroit Pistons to panic, even for just a little bit, as his collapsed lung came at such an inopportune time. But even with Cunningham on the mend, the Pistons have remained a fierce team to face. They have leaned into their bruising and physically imposing brand of basketball, […] The post Pistons star Jalen Duren’s monster game vs. Raptors puts him in Charles Barkley territory appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox-Astros umpire admits he forgot the count during brutal blunder

With the new Automatic Ball-Strike System in place in the MLB this season, there’s a massive spotlight placed on the umpires. Already heavily scrutinized before this year, fans are taking a much closer look at the umpiring of games. During the game between the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox, the umpiring became an […] The post Red Sox-Astros umpire admits he forgot the count during brutal blunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-Bulls teammate says Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen can fix ‘special’ bond

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen won six NBA championships together, but that clearly hasn’t resulted in the two sharing a friendship throughout their retirements. It was reported after the 2020 release of The Last Dance that Pippen was unhappy with his portrayal in Jordan’s documentary, but he refuted those claims. Pippen even asked reporters why […] The post Ex-Bulls teammate says Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen can fix ‘special’ bond appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks forward Alex Antetokounmpo’s reaction to making NBA debut in front of Giannis

It is unclear how much longer Giannis Antetokounmpo will be on the Milwaukee Bucks, but while he is still the face of the franchise, fans can expect to see his family well represented in Fiserv Forum. The 2021 Finals MVP experienced a special moment with his brothers during Tuesday’s 123-99 victory versus the Dallas Mavericks. […] The post Bucks forward Alex Antetokounmpo’s reaction to making NBA debut in front of Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins fan had a happy coincidence involving Patriots’ Drake Maye and Ann Michael

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will be eager to bounce back after they fell short against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. The Patriots have retooled in the offseason as they look to surround Maye with better talent. But in the meantime, Maye is enjoying his free time ahead of training camp. He […] The post Bruins fan had a happy coincidence involving Patriots’ Drake Maye and Ann Michael appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton’s blazing start matches just 4 players in NY history

The New York Yankees are once again drawing attention, fueled by a dominant start from Giancarlo Stanton. His early-season production has anchored the lineup and provided a steady offensive presence as the team looks to build momentum in the opening stretch of the season. Stanton continued his surge vs. the Seattle Mariners, delivering another multi-hit […] The post Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton’s blazing start matches just 4 players in NY history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What’s making Knicks’ Mike Brown sound like a broken record after Rockets drubbing

The New York Knicks, after recording seven consecutive wins, are crashing back down to earth a bit. On Tuesday night, they suffered another defeat against a good team, this time a 111-94 loss to the Houston Rockets, and this defeat marks their third consecutive. Their lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers for the third spot in […] The post What’s making Knicks’ Mike Brown sound like a broken record after Rockets drubbing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin battles Jacob Markstrom in wild goalie fight

There is nothing quite like a hockey goalie fight, and New York Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin and his counterpart on Tuesday night, Jacob Markstrom of the New Jersey Devils, gave what the people wanted. In the third period, Shesterkin and Markstrom decided to drop the gloves and throw hands. You can watch that battle between […] The post Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin battles Jacob Markstrom in wild goalie fight appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan basketball’s X-factor to beat Arizona in Final Four tilt

After dominating throughout the 2025-2026 college basketball season, Michigan and Arizona meet in the Final Four with everything on the line. Led by their frontcourt tandem of Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr., the Wolverines will meet their match against the equally physical Wildcats. Michigan struggled some at the end of the regular […] The post Michigan basketball’s X-factor to beat Arizona in Final Four tilt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry drops measured take on injury return after first 5-of-5 action

The Golden State Warriors can’t wait to have Stephen Curry back on the court. The star point guard has been out for Golden State’s last 25 games with a knee injury. While the Warriors have survived and are on track to at least make it to the Play-In Tournament, they’ll need their captain back to […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry drops measured take on injury return after first 5-of-5 action appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Suns’ Jordan Ott benched Jalen Green during fourth quarter of Magic loss

One man was conspicuously absent for the Phoenix Suns on the court during crunch time of their 115-111 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night: Jalen Green. Green was on the bench for the entirety of the fourth quarter, as he did not return to action after he was subbed out of play by […] The post Why Suns’ Jordan Ott benched Jalen Green during fourth quarter of Magic loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NHL Mock Draft 5.0: Pre-playoff predictions as regular season nears end

The 2025-26 NHL season is nearing its end. The Florida Panthers are close to being eliminated from postseason contention. As a result, it is a near-guarantee that we will have a new Stanley Cup champion in 2026. For those eliminated, like the Panthers, their attention turns toward the 2026 NHL Draft. With the season entering […] The post 2026 NHL Mock Draft 5.0: Pre-playoff predictions as regular season nears end appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gives honest Kodai Senga assessment after Cardinals loss

The New York Mets came away from Tuesday night’s matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals with mixed results, as the final score did not reflect the encouraging performance of starting pitcher Kodai Senga. Despite the 3-0 loss at Busch Stadium, the outing provided a positive sign for a rotation seeking consistency early in the 2026 […] The post Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gives honest Kodai Senga assessment after Cardinals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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St. Bonaventure will love Jazz coach Will Hardy’s endorsement of Mike MacDonald

St. Bonaventure has found its guy as the school is set to hire Mike MacDonald as coach. According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, St. Bonaventure and MacDonald are already finalizing a deal, with the official announcement expected in the coming days. MacDonald will take over from Mark Schmidt, who retired after 19 seasons with the Bonnies. […] The post St. Bonaventure will love Jazz coach Will Hardy’s endorsement of Mike MacDonald appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Steve Kerr offers ‘imposter syndrome’ advice for Giants’ Tony Vitello

The San Francisco Giants, desperate to reinvigorate the team after failed playoff pushes in each of the past four seasons, made the bombshell hiring of Tony Vitello, who made his mark on the coaching radar as the head honcho of the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program. This hire was unprecedented, as MLB teams usually preferred to […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr offers ‘imposter syndrome’ advice for Giants’ Tony Vitello appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5 best KJ Lewis transfer portal destinations after Georgetown exit

After one season with Georgetown, KJ Lewis will enter the college basketball transfer portal for the second consecutive offseason. The third-team All-Big East guard, who began his career at Arizona, is already expected to be one of the top players of the portal class. Lewis enters the portal after averaging 14.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 […] The post 5 best KJ Lewis transfer portal destinations after Georgetown exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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