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Suzyn Waldman remembers long-time Yankees broadcasting partner John Sterling

As legendary New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling passed away Monday at the age of 87 years old, the sports world has been mourning the loss of the voice that has impacted the team’s games for over 30 years. While the Yankees released a statement on Sterling’s passing away, long-time broadcasting partner Suzyn Waldman would […] The post Suzyn Waldman remembers long-time Yankees broadcasting partner John Sterling appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round

The first round of the NBA playoffs has come and gone, and things didn’t go exactly as expected For the first time ever, two separate teams in one postseason field overcame 3-1 deficits to advance. The Philadelphia 76ers did so as a seventh seed, becoming just the eighth team to knock off a two-seed in […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Commanders player in danger of losing starting job to rookie after 2026 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders have seen positive signs in the offseason and have high hopes for a rookie. But there is one player in danger of losing his starting job to a rookie after the 2026 NFL Draft. This is a tricky one because the Commanders could do things differently with their linebacker group. And that […] The post Commanders player in danger of losing starting job to rookie after 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The first bombshell move Masai Ujiri must make with Mavericks after replacing Nico Harrison

On Monday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Dallas Mavericks would be hiring former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri to be the new leader of their front office. Ujiri worked with the Raptors up until 2025, and will now join a Mavericks team whose front office has been in limbo ever since they […] The post The first bombshell move Masai Ujiri must make with Mavericks after replacing Nico Harrison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Cardinals have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season

Nobody believed in the St. Louis Cardinals entering 2026. BetMGM set their win total at a meager 69.5 wins — one of the lowest in the National League — and the consensus across the industry was that this was a rebuilding club with no genuine power threat in the lineup. Fast forward to May 4, […] The post How Cardinals have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors rumors: Chances of Steve Kerr return growing after offseason meetings

One of the biggest questions for the Golden State Warriors as their 2026 offseason continues is what the future holds for head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr admitted that he was uncertain about whether or not he would return next season in the aftermath of Golden State’s second play-in loss in three years. However, the latest […] The post Warriors rumors: Chances of Steve Kerr return growing after offseason meetings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Evgeni Malkin to discuss Penguins future with Kyle Dubas

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ season came to an end at the hands of the cross-state Philadelphia Flyers in six games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, the team has to look towards the future and how to progress in 2026-27. One decision that needs to be made is the future of Evgeni […] The post Evgeni Malkin to discuss Penguins future with Kyle Dubas appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks superfan Ben Stiller proves he’s ready for 76ers series with 2-word message before Game 1

One thing that cannot be questioned is Ben Stiller’s devotion to the New York Knicks, and he is ready for Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. He reacted to the Knicks’ social media post late on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the day before Game 1 begins. Stiller wrote, “Let’s go,” in response to the graphic. […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller proves he’s ready for 76ers series with 2-word message before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees release statement after John Sterling’s passing

With the New York Yankees currently in a series against the Baltimore Orioles, the team and the sports world have been dealt with unfortunate news. It was announced Monday that legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling has passed away at the age of 87 years old, garnering the attention of the team to release a statement […] The post Yankees release statement after John Sterling’s passing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will Astros’ Yordan Alvarez challenge Aaron Judge for AL MVP in 2026?

Three-time American League MVP Aaron Judge is playing well once again in 2026. The slugger is tied with Munetaka Murakami for the lead in home runs with 13. Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is right behind both players with 12 long balls. It is far too early to confidently predict who will win the AL […] The post Will Astros’ Yordan Alvarez challenge Aaron Judge for AL MVP in 2026? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sky waive Hailey Van Lith just before regular season

With the WNBA season set to start, teams have to make cuts to their roster down to 12. This is always a tough time for organizations, and it sometimes leaves players who have all the talent on the outside looking in. The Chicago Sky just had to make one of those decisions, and it was […] The post Sky waive Hailey Van Lith just before regular season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Edwards video from Timberwolves shootaround suggests Game 1 return is plausible

On Monday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves will hit the floor for Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs on the road. Star Anthony Edwards was initially expected to miss at least the first couple of games of this series with a hyperextended knee, but the Timberwolves’ injury report […] The post Anthony Edwards video from Timberwolves shootaround suggests Game 1 return is plausible appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic rumors: Tom Thibodeau named head coach candidate after Jamahl Mosley firing

The Orlando Magic are in need of a new head coach after firing Jamahl Mosley, and they might reach for a highly experienced coach this offseason. In the aftermath of a seven-game first-round playoff series loss, made only more painful by the 3-1 lead they blew, the Magic fired Mosley today. Mosley had been Orlando’s […] The post Magic rumors: Tom Thibodeau named head coach candidate after Jamahl Mosley firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants ticked at Hunter Wendlestedt’s umpiring crew for mocking behavior

The San Francisco Giants were left frustrated following a controversial sequence in their 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, with much of the anger directed at umpire Hunter Wendelstedt and his crew. The incident centered on a disputed play in the second inning involving Heliot Ramos, whose deep drive to center field appeared […] The post Giants ticked at Hunter Wendlestedt’s umpiring crew for mocking behavior appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Porter Jr. calls out Nuggets for trade mistake after shocking first-round loss

The Denver Nuggets attempted to spark their roster by trading Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and depth pieces last summer. Fast forward 10 months, and they suffered one of the most shocking first-round losses in recent playoff memory. Nikola Jokic and co. were sent home by a Minnesota Timberwolves squad missing Anthony Edwards, Donte […] The post Michael Porter Jr. calls out Nuggets for trade mistake after shocking first-round loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets announce intriguing starter for Monday’s game vs Rockies

The New York Mets begin a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Monday. And in an effort to not get swept again, manager Carlos Mendoza has shaken up his pitching rotation. Huascar Brazoban will be the starting pitcher on Monday, via Mike Puma of the New York Post. Functioning as the opener, he will […] The post Mets announce intriguing starter for Monday’s game vs Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Roope Hintz reveals nasty hamstring injury that kept him out of Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Dallas Stars have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Stars fell in six games to the Minnesota Wild to end their season early.  The team was also without one of their top forwards as Roope Hintz missed the series. Now, Hintz has explained why he missed the series, according to Sam Nestler […] The post Stars’ Roope Hintz reveals nasty hamstring injury that kept him out of Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Insider reveals the Rafael Devers truth about Giants’ 2026 season

With the San Francisco Giants being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, it is a microcosm of how the team has been immensely disappointing when it comes to the 2026 season. As the Giants look to turn around their embarrassing stretch, this MLB insider speaks about how Rafael Devers has highlighted the issues. Speaking on […] The post Insider reveals the Rafael Devers truth about Giants’ 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notre Dame football beats out Oregon for 2027 receiver recruit

The Notre Dame football program is currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 college football season. The Fighting Irish are hoping to bounce back after a 2025 season in which they missed the playoffs altogether on the heels of their run to the national championship game in 2024. While they prepare for the season, head […] The post Notre Dame football beats out Oregon for 2027 receiver recruit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chiefs fans will love Andy Reid’s comparison for Emmett Johnson

The Kansas City Chiefs added a handful of exciting rookies in the 2026 NFL Draft to the roster. While much of the attention is on No. 6 overall pick Delane Mansoor, head coach Andy Reid shifted the focus to the club’s fifth-round pick in the draft, Emmett Johnson. While talking with media members on Monday, […] The post Chiefs fans will love Andy Reid’s comparison for Emmett Johnson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Athletics have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season

Nobody had the Athletics penciled in as an AL West contender when spring training wrapped up. BetMGM set their win total at just 75.5 before the season, USA Today analysts projected the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners to run away with the division, and the national baseball media largely dismissed Oakland as a rebuilding club […] The post How Athletics have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday

Pittsburgh Pirates star rookie Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut on April 3 this season. There was no shortage of hype for Griffin as he joined the Pirates, but from April 3 through April 23 the shortstop hit just .182 with no home runs. On April 24, however, Griffin turned 20 years old and everything […] The post How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves’ Spencer Strider gets 100% real on inconsistent 2026 season debut

On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies with an 11-6 win on the road. This game marked the season debut of Spencer Strider, who had missed the opening chunk of the season with an oblique injury, one of multiple Braves pitchers to be sidelined to start the year. Strider […] The post Braves’ Spencer Strider gets 100% real on inconsistent 2026 season debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 4 pending Mammoth free agents who hope to re-sign Utah

The Utah Mammoth enter the 2026 offseason following their first-ever playoff appearance, which ended in a six-game first-round loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Utah’s exit may have come sooner than hoped, but the team showed progress after holding a 2-1 series lead at one point, hinting at growth for a roster built around a […] The post The 4 pending Mammoth free agents who hope to re-sign Utah appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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