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ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall

April is over, spring has sprung across the country, and a new edition of the MLB Power Rankings is here. Another manager was fired this week, as the Philadelphia Phillies moved on from Rob Thomson. Elsewhere in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers are out of the top spot in the MLB Power Rankings […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri as Nico Harrison replacement

The Dallas Mavericks have been searching for a new president of basketball operations ever since firing Nico Harrison earlier in the 2025-26 season. On Monday, fans got their answer as to who will be leading the front office moving forward, via a report from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. “BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are hiring […] The post Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri as Nico Harrison replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Sophie Cunningham teases ‘something exciting’ in near future, and she can’t wait

Something special is in the works for WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, as the Indiana Fever guard revealed, and she’s excited to share more. Cunningham took to her Instagram Stories to tease a new project. In the video, Cunningham is seen getting ready and doing her hair as Ella Langley’s “Loving Life Again” plays in the […] The post Fever’s Sophie Cunningham teases ‘something exciting’ in near future, and she can’t wait appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marlins’ Chris Paddack plan after disastrous start vs. Phillies

The Miami Marlins took a tough 7-2 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies, and many eyes wandered to right-hander Chris Paddack. It wasn’t his best performance, as he surrendered seven runs in just 2 2/3 innings in the loss. Now, the Marlins are looking to do some evaluations on Paddack to see if everything is good […] The post Marlins’ Chris Paddack plan after disastrous start vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

Nobody had the Cincinnati Reds circled as a team to watch when the 2026 MLB season kicked off. PECOTA projected them for just 78.9 wins, while composite projection system ATC pegged them at 79.3 victories. BetMGM set their win total at 81.5 with most sharp bettors leaning under. With ace Hunter Greene on the injured […] The post How Reds have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning GM gives Canadiens their flowers after Round 1 series

The Tampa Bay Lightning started off as the dynasty of the 2020s in the NHL, but they have since tapered off with some crushing playoff losses. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021, the Lightning were beaten in the Cup Final by the Colorado Avalanche in 2022. Since then, Tampa Bay has been […] The post Lightning GM gives Canadiens their flowers after Round 1 series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin tips cap to K’Andre Miller for game-saving play vs Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes just keep winning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The defense has been stellar as the Hurricanes are undefeated in the playoffs so far. In the process, the Hurricanes have allowed five goals in five games, including a 3-0 shutout of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the series. While Frederik Andersen […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin tips cap to K’Andre Miller for game-saving play vs Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves rumors: Alex Rodriguez sick of hearing about Mavericks’ Tim Connelly interest

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently gearing up for the second round of the NBA playoffs, which are slated to start on Monday night on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. The Timberwolves’ roster depth was on full display in the first round, as the team was able to dispatch the Denver Nuggets in six […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Alex Rodriguez sick of hearing about Mavericks’ Tim Connelly interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild HC John Hynes explains leaving Jesper Wallstedt in Game 1 loss to Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild’s 9-6 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Sunday was not only painful to watch but also difficult to fully process. As the goals kept coming, confusion and frustration grew over head coach John Hynes’ decision to keep rookie Jesper Wallstedt in goal throughout the […] The post Wild HC John Hynes explains leaving Jesper Wallstedt in Game 1 loss to Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cowboys almost ran out of time before Caleb Downs draft pick

Recently, the Dallas Cowboys participated in the 2026 NFL Draft, and among their selections was Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Downs was widely regarded as the best defensive backfield player in this year’s draft, and the star will now hope to help turn around a Cowboys defense that was listless throughout the 2025 season. Now, […] The post Cowboys almost ran out of time before Caleb Downs draft pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chiefs make quarterback roster move amid Patrick Mahomes injury

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a very busy offseason on the heels of their disastrous 2025 campaign, in which they missed the playoffs altogether. Any chance that the Chiefs have of bouncing back next season hinges on the health of Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL down the stretch of Kansas City’s season last […] The post Chiefs make quarterback roster move amid Patrick Mahomes injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE’s Lash Legend ‘so grateful’ for fellow Superstars celebrating her bridal shower

Pretty soon, Lash Legend will get married to her fiancé, fellow WWE Superstar Trick Williams, but first, she had her bridal shower, which featured other wrestlers like Chelsea Green, Nia Jax, and a pregnant Bianca Belair. Legend took to X, formerly Twitter, to respond to Green’s post showing some of the bridal shower’s attendees. Green […] The post WWE’s Lash Legend ‘so grateful’ for fellow Superstars celebrating her bridal shower appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants POBO Buster Posey makes attention-grabbing moves after sweep vs. Rays

The San Francisco Giants are reshuffling their roster after a six-game losing streak that included a sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays, as president of baseball operations Buster Posey turns to top prospects to address one of the league’s least productive offenses. San Francisco entered Sunday with a 13-20 record, sitting last in the NL […] The post Giants POBO Buster Posey makes attention-grabbing moves after sweep vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Magic must hire Billy Donovan to replace Jamahl Mosley after playoff collapse

The Orlando Magic made things interesting in the first round of the playoffs against the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons, and they had a 3-1 series lead at one point. Before the series, there were a lot of rumblings surrounding the Magic and how some big changes could be on the way, most specifically, moving […] The post Why Magic must hire Billy Donovan to replace Jamahl Mosley after playoff collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notre Dame gets big commitment from 4-star TE

It has not been the most successful stint for Notre Dame Football on the College Football Recruiting trail. Notre Dame has lost recent recruits for the class of 2027, but it has still managed to keep a solid class. Now, Marcus Freeman has added a new recruit for the class of 2027, bringing in a […] The post Notre Dame gets big commitment from 4-star TE appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Veteran reliever hits free agency after opting out of Reds contract

Throughout the 2026 season, the Cincinnati Reds bullpen is sure to go through plenty of changes. On Monday, Cincinnati saw a veteran depart the organization. Right-hander Andrew Chafin has opted out of his Reds contract, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He is now entering unrestricted free agency. Chafin signed a minor league […] The post Veteran reliever hits free agency after opting out of Reds contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cardinals star Dustin May’s start vs. Dodgers creates ‘OMG’ viral moment

The St. Louis Cardinals fell 4-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday at Busch Stadium in Dustin May’s first career start against his former team, as Los Angeles denied a sweep, though St. Louis still won the series 2-1. May, drafted by Los Angeles in the third round (101st overall) of the 2016 MLB […] The post Cardinals star Dustin May’s start vs. Dodgers creates ‘OMG’ viral moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Trinidad Chambliss said about Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU

Ole Miss football is coming off of one of its best seasons in school history, but it wasn’t without adversity. Just before the College Football Playoff, head coach Lane Kiffin made the decision to leave Oxford for the vacant LSU job, leaving Pete Golding in charge of the playoff run. Golding and the Rebels handled […] The post What Trinidad Chambliss said about Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell said about ex-coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s Pistons ahead of playoff showdown

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell addressed facing his former head coach, JB Bickerstaff, and the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Cavs defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Bickerstaff is in his second season with the Pistons after four seasons as head coach […] The post What Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell said about ex-coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s Pistons ahead of playoff showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LSU opponent claims the Chiefs got a ‘stud’ in Garrett Nussmeier

The Kansas City Chiefs may have executed a remarkable move in the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round. Previously viewed as a first-round talent, the LSU quarterback experienced one of the most significant drops in recent memory, falling to the 249th overall pick, just seven spots above the designation of […] The post LSU opponent claims the Chiefs got a ‘stud’ in Garrett Nussmeier appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs rumors: Why NHL investigated tampering allegations over GM hire

Before the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of new general manager John Chayka, at least one team intimated that Toronto’s new front-office executive may have tampered in recruiting subordinates, according to Hockey 24/7’s Frank Seravalli. “The team expressed concern to the NHL that employees under contract may have been contacted without proper permission. Sources […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Why NHL investigated tampering allegations over GM hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana opponent gushes about Jets’ D’Angelo Ponds NFL Draft steal

The New York Jets were one of the biggest winners from the 2026 NFL Draft. New York added three players in the first round of the draft, creating a solid foundation for the future. But one second-round pick may be the Jets’ biggest steal of the entire draft. ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg spoke with several college […] The post Indiana opponent gushes about Jets’ D’Angelo Ponds NFL Draft steal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Porter Jr.’s IG reply to Peyton Watson has Nets fans thinking reunion

The Brooklyn Nets will be among the NBA’s leaders in cap space entering a pivotal offseason. Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson will be among the top players to hit the market following a breakout season. Watson’s former teammate, Michael Porter Jr., appears to be recruiting him to Brooklyn. Porter’s recent reply to Watson’s comment on […] The post Michael Porter Jr.’s IG reply to Peyton Watson has Nets fans thinking reunion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE’s Kevin Owens emotionally says he ‘misses’ fans in latest announcement

In just a few months, WWE will return to Kevin Owens’ home country of Canada, but the former Universal Champion is on the shelf with a neck injury. However, could he be gearing up for a return? Owens took to social media to announce a brief tour of Canada in August 2026, but at the […] The post WWE’s Kevin Owens emotionally says he ‘misses’ fans in latest announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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