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Yankees’ Max Fried makes confident declaration after 2nd-straight scoreless outing

The New York Yankees have enjoyed an idyllic start to the 2026 campaign, and their 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday offered yet another reason for fans and pundits to wonder if the group is particularly locked in this year. All-Star starting pitcher Max Fried picked up his second win of the season […] The post Yankees’ Max Fried makes confident declaration after 2nd-straight scoreless outing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois basketball’s X-factor to beat UConn in Final Four tilt

Every time the chips have been down throughout the 2025-2026 season, Brad Underwood has turned to star freshman Keaton Wagler to bail him out. Perhaps that is the case again, but if Illinois is going to beat UConn in its first Final Four appearance since 2005, it needs the help of two unlikely heroes — […] The post Illinois basketball’s X-factor to beat UConn in Final Four tilt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic in Michael Jordan territory after nuclear March heater

There are only two ways to stop Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic: 1. Suspend him and 2. Throw him into the crater of an active volcano and seal it with a humongous metal sheet. Doncic, who returned from a one-game ban, picked up right where he left off as he led the Lakers to […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic in Michael Jordan territory after nuclear March heater appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic joins exclusive club faster than Kobe Bryant

Luka Doncic is an incredible talent, one of the best that the NBA has ever seen. The Los Angeles Lakers star was elite from the moment he stepped into the league, bringing his elite scoring prowess and wizardly passing to the fans. Doncic has the potential to be an all-time great, especially at this blistering […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic joins exclusive club faster than Kobe Bryant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 players Bengals must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals can’t afford distractions. Every move, every contract, every draft pick now exists under a different lens. Does it help win a Super Bowl right now? That urgency changes everything. It eliminates the luxury of long-term experiments. The 2026 NFL Draft is no longer about potential for Cincinnati but about precision. With a […] The post 2 players Bengals must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama teases playoff warning after season-high explosion vs. Bulls

Victor Wembanyama isn’t shy about sharing his goals publicly. While his touting of MVP credentials raised eye brows, it’s far from the only time the generational talent has answered a question honestly. But, when ClutchPoints asked Wemby if his aggression in a recent blowout of the Chicago Bulls could preview what’s to come in the […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama teases playoff warning after season-high explosion vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lions sign veteran safety with extensive AFC North experience

While Detroit Lions debate the Frank Ragnow salary bonus situation and speculate on what position All-Pro offensive lineman Penei Sewell will play, the team still has one big issue to address. Following a puzzling couple weeks of free agency, the defense remains a fairly big concern. Sixth-year general manager Brad Holmes is under significant pressure […] The post Lions sign veteran safety with extensive AFC North experience appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes stern demand with Central Division slipping away

The Dallas Stars have struggled as of late despite being one of the NHL’s best teams. Dallas has young stars such as Wyatt Johnston making a major impact, but the results have not gone their way recently. Head coach Glen Gulutzan watched as his team lost its seventh game over its last nine contests on […] The post Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes stern demand with Central Division slipping away appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How did Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani pitch in first start of 2026?

The Los Angeles Dodgers headlined Tuesday night as Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound for his 2026 debut. In a highly anticipated start vs. the Cleveland Guardians, the two-way superstar delivered exactly what Los Angeles needed. Ohtani took the ball at Chavez Ravine and immediately controlled the game. He worked efficiently through six scoreless innings, […] The post How did Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani pitch in first start of 2026? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic’s red-hot March concludes with 16th 40-point game of season

Who’s stopping Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic? The Cleveland Cavaliers surely are not the answer, as they just got turned by the Slovenian scoring machine as target practice during Tuesday’s game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Luka Doncic capped his bonkers March by torching the Cavs for 42 points in a 127-113 […] The post Luka Doncic’s red-hot March concludes with 16th 40-point game of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking

The issue of tanking is a hot one in NBA circles, as teams such as the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards, among others, have blatantly been holding out a few of their best players or at least limiting their workload just so they could boost their chances of losing more games and therefore improving their […] The post Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 players Browns must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft

Discipline, not temptation, should define the Cleveland Browns’ draft. For once, the Browns aren’t scrambling to plug obvious holes or chase desperation picks. Instead, they’ve built a foundation sturdy enough to allow a “best player available” approach. Of course, that only works if discipline holds. The 2026 NFL Draft is as much about restraint as […] The post 2 players Browns must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant is beyond hyped for the Comets’ return to WNBA

The Houston Rockets claimed their third consecutive win after handily defeating the New York Knicks, 111-94, at Toyota Center on Tuesday. The Rockets looked impressive throughout the contest and did not disappoint their special guests: WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson. They were present at the venue to honor the looming return […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant is beyond hyped for the Comets’ return to WNBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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