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Ex-Knicks star JR Smith gives harrowing recollection of getting trampled by ‘big a** mob’ at MSG

A scary situation unfolded when JR Smith was trampled outside Madison Square Garden (MSG) after the New York Knicks’ win over the Philadelphia 76ers. On his St8 to Da League podcast, Smith elaborated on the experience. He regretted his decision upon checking out what was going on outside MSG. “When I came out the Gardne, […] The post Ex-Knicks star JR Smith gives harrowing recollection of getting trampled by ‘big a** mob’ at MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 best Kyrie Irving trade destinations if Mavericks want to move on after firing Jason Kidd

Dallas Mavericks’ star Kyrie Irving will be primed to return for the 2026-27 NBA season after sitting out all this season to rehabilitate from knee surgery. Irving has been diligent on his road through recovery and has been a constant presence through all Mavericks team activities, offering a consistent voice on the bench throughout the […] The post 3 best Kyrie Irving trade destinations if Mavericks want to move on after firing Jason Kidd appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers star Teoscar Hernandez’s admission after defeating Padres is a warning for opponents

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres by a final score of 4-0 on Wednesday. Teoscar Hernandez played a crucial role in the victory, as he crushed a home run late in the game to give LA an insurance run. The 33-year-old has endured ups and downs at the plate this year, but […] The post Dodgers star Teoscar Hernandez’s admission after defeating Padres is a warning for opponents appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Bill Barnwell hates what Steelers did with Aaron Rodgers, QB situation

The Pittsburgh Steelers recently learned that quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be coming back for another season in 2026. Rodgers has since announced that the upcoming campaign will be his last in the NFL, as he looks to build off last year’s trip to the playoffs. One person not a fan of how the Steelers handled […] The post Why Bill Barnwell hates what Steelers did with Aaron Rodgers, QB situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders subtly urged to pursue Stefon Diggs as Fernando Mendoza help

The Las Vegas Raiders have found their quarterback of the future in Fernando Mendoza. Now, they’re focused on building the offense around him. One position the Raiders are clearly lacking in is wide receiver. With Stefon Diggs still available in free agency, he’d give Las Vegas the premier outside threat they’re in desperate need of, […] The post Raiders subtly urged to pursue Stefon Diggs as Fernando Mendoza help appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman

The MLB trade deadline isn’t until 2026, but the buzz is already building around one of the game’s most dominant closers. Aroldis Chapman has been a revelation since landing in Boston, and contending teams around the league are quietly taking notice. Among those teams, the San Diego Padres present one of the most intriguing and […] The post Padres’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Barnwell bashes $50 million Daniel Jones’ Colts mistake that could ruin everything

Did the Indianapolis Colts make a massive mistake by signing Daniel Jones to roughly a $50 million contract? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell takes a dive into what happened over the offseason and why the numbers in the contract are going to hurt the Colts in the long run. It is a complicated mess. It all started […] The post Bill Barnwell bashes $50 million Daniel Jones’ Colts mistake that could ruin everything appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Bill Barnwell is ‘still blown away’ by controversial Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence trade decision

As the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for the 2026 season, the team has been making moves to bolster the franchise to return to contender status. One of the moves was the Bengals’ front office trading for Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in the last NFL Draft, as one analyst […] The post Why Bill Barnwell is ‘still blown away’ by controversial Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence trade decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Vanderbilt football rumors: Why Diego Pavia’s 5-star replacement is no lock for QB1 job

Vanderbilt football is coming off the best season in program history. They won 10 games for the first time ever, and quarterback Diego Pavia was a Heisman Trophy finalist. While he lost that award to Fernando Mendoza, Pavia’s 29-touchdown season will be remembered in Commodores history forever. Pavia is off to the NFL now, though. […] The post Vanderbilt football rumors: Why Diego Pavia’s 5-star replacement is no lock for QB1 job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell’s defiant message to ESPN before Cavs’ Game 2 vs. Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers are attempting to regroup ahead of a pivotal Game 2 matchup against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, and star guard Donovan Mitchell delivered a defiant message to ESPN before Thursday night’s contest. Cleveland enters Game 2 trailing 1-0 in the series after suffering a stunning 115-104 overtime collapse […] The post Donovan Mitchell’s defiant message to ESPN before Cavs’ Game 2 vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jeff Teague’s NSFW Victor Wembanyama-Kevin Durant take shows he’s not buying GOAT hype

During the San Antonio Spurs’ playoff run this season, incredible performances from Victor Wembanyama have had some in the NBA sphere suggesting that GOAT status is in his future. Well during a recent episode of ‘520 In the Morning,’ a debate broke out at to whether or not the Spurs’ star could ever surpass someone […] The post Jeff Teague’s NSFW Victor Wembanyama-Kevin Durant take shows he’s not buying GOAT hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Devils rumors: Slovakian newspaper shuts down potential Simon Nemec trade request

The New Jersey Devils are entering a critical offseason after missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second time in three years in 2025-26. There’s a new general manager in town in Sunny Mehta, and it looks like he already has his hands full after conflicting reports out of Slovakia reported that young […] The post Devils rumors: Slovakian newspaper shuts down potential Simon Nemec trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Are Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally returning from injury vs. Valkyries?

The New York Liberty return to Barclays Center on Thursday night looking to continue their strong start to the season when they host the Golden State Valkyries. New York enters the matchup after wrapping up a successful road swing with a 100-82 win over the Portland Fire and now opens a seven-game homestand. Meanwhile, the […] The post Are Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally returning from injury vs. Valkyries? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tennessee football rumors: 5-star QB making hard push for No. 1 job

The Tennessee Volunteers will need a new quarterback for the 2026 season. Joey Aguilar was denied an extra year of eligibility and is now in the NFL. This has led to an open battle in spring practice and going into fall camp. The battle is between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon, and it seems Brandon […] The post Tennessee football rumors: 5-star QB making hard push for No. 1 job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers’ AJ Hinch drops Justin Verlander ‘inching forward’ injury update

While most of the attention when it comes to Detroit Tigers injuries is on Tarik Skubal’s elbow surgery recovery at the moment, veteran Justin Verlander is also recovering from an injury. The veteran is dealing with a hip injury concern. After throwing a simulated game on Wednesday, Tigers manager AJ Hinch provided an update on […] The post Tigers’ AJ Hinch drops Justin Verlander ‘inching forward’ injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ Bobby Portis thought Myles Turner throwing Giannis under bus was ‘AI’

It’s been an eventful offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks, who recently hired Taylor Jenkins to be their new head coach following the exit of Doc Rivers. This comes as trade rumors continue to swirl around the franchise and whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo will still be their cornerstone moving forward. Recently, Bucks center Myles Turner […] The post Bucks’ Bobby Portis thought Myles Turner throwing Giannis under bus was ‘AI’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Insider makes ‘100%’ Aaron Rodgers pick over Malik Willis, Kyler Murray

The Pittsburgh Steelers are relying on Aaron Rodgers to be the starting quarterback for one more season after he signed a one-year, $22.5 million contract this offseason. While the front office had several options at the beginning of free agency, one NFL insider believes Pittsburgh made the right choice. Malik Willis signed with the Miami […] The post Insider makes ‘100%’ Aaron Rodgers pick over Malik Willis, Kyler Murray appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Titans’ Robert Saleh said about facing Jets Week 1 after disastrous tenure

When the NFL released the schedule, they revealed that the Tennessee Titans would face the New York Jets in Week 1. Former Jets’ coach and new Titans’ coach, Robert Saleh, gave his reaction to facing his former team, according to Titans’ beat writer Jim Wyatt. “HC Robert Saleh on facing the Jets in Week 1: […] The post What Titans’ Robert Saleh said about facing Jets Week 1 after disastrous tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams scrubs IG after latest injury

The Oklahoma City Thunder were able to tie the series against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2, but they dealt with some injuries along the way. The biggest one was to Jalen Williams, who seemed to reaggravate his hamstring that has kept him out for most of the postseason. Williams didn’t play for most […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams scrubs IG after latest injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty better be ready for that Christian McCaffrey workload

With the Las Vegas Raiders now featuring quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the team’s offense looks to take a big step up, no matter who is behind center between the rookie and Kirk Cousins. One player looking to improve and take on a bigger role with the Raiders is running back Ashton Jeanty, as head coach Klint […] The post Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty better be ready for that Christian McCaffrey workload appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Barnwell absolutely destroys Bills for DJ Moore trade

The Buffalo Bills are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 season, hoping to bounce back after their tough divisional loss against the Denver Broncos this past year. The Bills have made some big moves this offseason, including trading for wide receiver DJ Moore of the Chicago Bears. One person who was not a fan […] The post Bill Barnwell absolutely destroys Bills for DJ Moore trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Vikings signing 5-year Steelers veteran

As the Minnesota Vikings try to get back to the playoffs, they have made plenty of changes to their roster. While the focus has been on quarterback Kyler Murray’s arrival, the Vikings haven’t forgotten about their defense either. Minnesota has signed defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The terms of his agreement […] The post Vikings signing 5-year Steelers veteran appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bills HC Joe Brady makes ambitious promise to Keon Coleman with ‘make or break’ season ahead

Buffalo Bills wide receiver knows that 2026 is the year that he needs to figure things out. Coleman was a second-round receiver in 2024 out of Florida State, who was expected to become Josh Allen’s No. 1 receiver after the departure of Stefon Diggs. In 26 career games, Coleman had eight touchdowns and 960 receiving […] The post Bills HC Joe Brady makes ambitious promise to Keon Coleman with ‘make or break’ season ahead appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal breaks silence after throwing bullpen 15 days following surgery

The Detroit Tigers received an encouraging update Thursday as attention surrounding Tarik Skubal’s recovery from injury intensified following the left-hander’s latest bullpen session. Just 15 days after undergoing elbow surgery, Skubal threw 37 pitches across two ups, marking another positive step in his rehabilitation process and a development that could influence the club’s pitching outlook […] The post Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal breaks silence after throwing bullpen 15 days following surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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