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Mets’ Carson Benge details bird dying in right field during Opening Day

The New York Mets opened things up with an 11-7 Opening Day win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. While the Mets’ offense exploded in the win, there was another incident that took place in the outfield, as one bird died after a collision with another bird. Carson Benge detailed everything he heard in a postgame interview […] The post Mets’ Carson Benge details bird dying in right field during Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Miller praises Hornets crowd after big win over Knicks

It’s now cool to be a fan of the Charlotte Hornets. As they say, winning changes everything. These days, all the Hornets do is win, win, win, win, win. They are on a five-game winning streak after beating the New York Knicks, 114-103, at Spectrum Center on Thursday. Charlotte snapped New York’s seven-game winning streak […] The post Brandon Miller praises Hornets crowd after big win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE star Roman Reigns responds to ‘nervous’ Cody Rhodes’ Street Fighter claim

Finally, the rumors that WWE’s Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes were separated on the set of the Street Fighter movie have been addressed by the “Tribal Chief.” Speaking to TMZ Sports, Reigns turned the tables on Rhodes. He claimed that Rhodes was the one who asked for them to be separated on set. “I heard […] The post WWE star Roman Reigns responds to ‘nervous’ Cody Rhodes’ Street Fighter claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dolphins’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft

The Miami Dolphins are in the middle of a reinvention. After years of flirting with contention but falling short, the organization has made it clear. This time around, change isn’t optional but urgent. A new philosophical direction, a reshaped roster, and a willingness to make uncomfortable decisions have set the tone for what comes next. […] The post Dolphins’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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League presents 3 anti-tanking rules to Board of Governors ahead of May vote

The NBA has a tanking problem, and the league has let it be known that it will find rules to discourage teams from doing so. They have recently come up with three anti-tanking concepts to vote on ahead of their formal vote in May, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Here are the three concepts that […] The post League presents 3 anti-tanking rules to Board of Governors ahead of May vote appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Walt Frazier reminisces about NBA’s old days after seeing Knicks-Hornets postgame

The New York Knicks saw their seven-game winning streak come to an end on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets, 114-103, at Spectrum Center. It was a well-fought game, with the Hornets punishing the Knicks with their high-octane pace. Charlotte has now won five consecutive assignments. After trying to cut each other’s heads off during the […] The post Walt Frazier reminisces about NBA’s old days after seeing Knicks-Hornets postgame appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Koa Peat is having the time of his life during Arizona’s dominant run

The Arizona Wildcats unleashed a scoring blitz Thursday night, leaving the Arkansas Razorbacks in the dust 109-88 and making their way to the Elite Eight for the first time in nearly a decade. The win also ended a four-game Sweet 16 losing streak and improved Arizona’s record to 35-2. Forward Koa Peat anchored the blowout […] The post Koa Peat is having the time of his life during Arizona’s dominant run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE star Tiffany Stratton reveals ‘weird’ NSFW fan DM requests

WWE Superstars are public figures and athletes, and often come face-to-face with awkward as well as delightful fan experiences. While male WWE Superstars often do not face this situation, female WWE stars often find themselves victims of such incidents. Several times, female WWE Superstars have fallen victim to stalking, online harassment, trolling, and even abusive […] The post WWE star Tiffany Stratton reveals ‘weird’ NSFW fan DM requests appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Luka Doncic playing tonight? Lakers vs. Nets injury report

The Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to win their 11th game in their last 12 appearances when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. They could be without leading scorer Luka Doncic for the matchup. Doncic is questionable on Friday due to left hamstring soreness. The Lakers star has been on a historic scoring run, […] The post Is Luka Doncic playing tonight? Lakers vs. Nets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Broadcast shows exact moment Penguins star Sidney Crosby suffered apparent injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins survived a 4-3 shootout battle with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, but the highlight, or lowlight, was captain Sidney Crosby leaving the game with an apparent injury. Completing all his first-period shifts, Crosby went to the dressing room with less than three minutes remaining. He returned for a single shift in […] The post Broadcast shows exact moment Penguins star Sidney Crosby suffered apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arkansas’ John Calipari admits he didn’t want to see Arizona in March Madness

It was not for the lack of trying, but Arkansas had no chance against Arizona in their face-off in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at SAP Center at San Jose. Not when the No. 1 Wildcats were firing on all cylinders at an efficient clip. They shot nearly 64% from the […] The post Arkansas’ John Calipari admits he didn’t want to see Arizona in March Madness appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard joins Jonathan Toews in exclusive club with 30th goal

The Chicago Blackhawks were outplayed 5-1 by the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, though center Connor Bedard reached a memorable milestone. Chicago conceded twice within the opening 2:33, with Alex Bump scoring just 48 seconds in and Sean Couturier doubling the lead shortly after. Philadelphia maintained control throughout, outshooting the Blackhawks 42-26 and winning 61.8% […] The post Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard joins Jonathan Toews in exclusive club with 30th goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Houston coach Kelvin Sampson’s cryptic answer will spark retirement buzz

Houston bowed out of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday after losing to Illinois, 65-55, in the Sweet 16 at Toyota Center. Not even having a homecourt advantage helped the No. 2 Cougars, who shot only 34% from the field and were outrebounded, 43-34. They only had two free throws compared to the 21 attempts of […] The post Houston coach Kelvin Sampson’s cryptic answer will spark retirement buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Positive update on Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury recovery before FIFA World Cup

Sustained an injury a few months ago, Portuguese soccer legend and Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has received a major positive update. While not officially announced, Ronaldo is expected to be a crucial part of Portugal’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. Despite sustaining an injury, Ronaldo has now worked his way back to the Al-Nassr […] The post Positive update on Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury recovery before FIFA World Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo puts Mikayla Blakes in Caitlin Clark terrirory before Sweet 16 clash

Ahead of Friday’s Sweet 16 clash between Notre Dame Fighting Irish women’s basketball and Vanderbilt Commodores women’s basketball, Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo gave Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes her flowers by comparing her to Caitlin Clark. Blakes enters the regional semifinal as the nation’s leading scorer, averaging 27.0 points per game while shooting 46.4% from […] The post Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo puts Mikayla Blakes in Caitlin Clark terrirory before Sweet 16 clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Roman Reigns reveals WWE WrestleMania diet, workout routine that absolutely ‘sucks’

In less than a month, Roman Reigns is scheduled to face CM Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Punk, the reigning champion, will defend the title against the 2026 Royal Rumble winner, Reigns. Boasting one of the best physiques of his career, Reigns recently opened up in […] The post Roman Reigns reveals WWE WrestleMania diet, workout routine that absolutely ‘sucks’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Rogan drops Conor McGregor with ‘greatest personality’ claim in UFC’s history

One of the most successful UFC fighters in the sport’s history, McGregor rose to fame soon after his emergence in the UFC circuit. A promising fighter and a loudmouth personality, McGregor swiftly became one of the most notable UFC bad boys. A former World Champion, McGregor has remained out of action since 2021. Serving a […] The post Joe Rogan drops Conor McGregor with ‘greatest personality’ claim in UFC’s history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The DCEU star Roman Reigns thinks could be a WWE Superstar

With just weeks left for WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Roman Reigns recently appeared The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote WrestleMania 42 as well as his live-action Street Fighter movie later this year. When asked by Jimmy Fallon whether an actor from the Street Fighter cast could become a WWE Superstar, […] The post The DCEU star Roman Reigns thinks could be a WWE Superstar appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE star Chelsea Green’s ‘broken ankle’ doesn’t stop her from nailing field goal with the Steelers

One thing is clear — Chelsea Green isn’t letting her “broken ankle” injury hold her back, as she kicked a field goal for the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of WWE Friday Night SmackDown, which will emanate from the Steel City. The Steelers posted a video of Green kicking a field goal on their practice field. She […] The post WWE star Chelsea Green’s ‘broken ankle’ doesn’t stop her from nailing field goal with the Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Did Giants QB Jaxson Dart subtly tease Odell Beckham Jr. signing in offseason photo dump?

Could a reunion between the New York Giants and Odell Beckham Jr. materialize soon? A recent social media post from second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart hints at it. Dart took to Instagram to share a carousel of images from his offseason. Some included his girlfriend, Marissa Ayers, who wrote a sweet comment, “I love doing life […] The post Did Giants QB Jaxson Dart subtly tease Odell Beckham Jr. signing in offseason photo dump? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE star Roman Reigns fires brutal shot at ‘old’ CM Punk on Tonight Show

With a few weeks to go before his next match, WWE Superstar Roman Reigns went to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and he did not mince words when talking about his WrestleMania 42 opponent, CM Punk. Reigns ended his latest appearance on The Tonight Show by calling out Punk by his actual name, Phil. […] The post WWE star Roman Reigns fires brutal shot at ‘old’ CM Punk on Tonight Show appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers most to blame for heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to Iowa

The greatest season in Nebraska men’s basketball history has come to an end. Following an unfathomable century-plus without an NCAA Tournament victory, head coach Fred Hoiberg guided the Cornhuskers to the Sweet Sixteen. They spent almost two months straight in the AP’s top-10 rankings and earned a program-best 28 wins. Defense and grit defined this […] The post Nebraska Cornhuskers most to blame for heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Tucker shares true feelings about Dodgers after Day 1 with new team

This past offseason, Kyle Tucker decided to make the rich even richer by signing with the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency. Tucker decided to maximize his earning potential, betting on himself by prioritizing average annual value over years by signing a four-year, $240 million contract. And on Thursday, he made […] The post Kyle Tucker shares true feelings about Dodgers after Day 1 with new team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carlos Boozer clears air on pressuring Cameron Boozer to choose Duke

Duke will look to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament when it takes on St. John’s at Capital One Arena on Friday. With Cameron Boozer playing at a high level, the No.1 Blue Devils are favored to win against the No. 5 Red Storm. Boozer’s dad, Carlos Boozer, also had a storied […] The post Carlos Boozer clears air on pressuring Cameron Boozer to choose Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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