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Concerning trend continues in Phillies series finale loss to Reds

The Philadelphia Phillies continue searching for answers against left-handed pitching, and Wednesday’s series finale vs. the Cincinnati Reds only intensified concerns surrounding the club’s uneven start to the 2026 season. Philadelphia’s offensive inconsistency against southpaws again became a major storyline after another frustrating afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies entered the series finale hoping […] The post Concerning trend continues in Phillies series finale loss to Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama’s hard charge vs. Thunder nearly sends Spurs fans into frenzy

Victor Wembanyama looked to follow up on his monster performance in Game 1 as the San Antonio Spurs faced the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Wednesday in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Wembanyama asserted his dominance in their previous meeting, tallying 41 points, 24 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks, to […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s hard charge vs. Thunder nearly sends Spurs fans into frenzy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bears sign ex-Packers, Giants safety after missing 2025 with injury

The Chicago Bears have signed safety Anthony Johnson Jr., NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Wednesday, adding another veteran piece to their offseason roster ahead of OTAs. Johnson, 26, entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. During his rookie season in 2023, […] The post Bears sign ex-Packers, Giants safety after missing 2025 with injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Browns’ Todd Monken gushes about Shedeur Sanders’ growth during OTAs

The Cleveland Browns entered OTAs hoping to see progress from Shedeur Sanders. According to new head coach Todd Monken, though, they are seeing far more than that. As Cleveland ramps up preparations for the 2026 season, Monken delivered quite a strong endorsement of Sanders’ development. He praised the young quarterback’s growing command of the offense […] The post Browns’ Todd Monken gushes about Shedeur Sanders’ growth during OTAs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rival coaches explain why Georgia have taken step back

Georgia football under Kirby Smart has been one of the defining programs of the decade. The Bulldogs won back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022 and have remained in the conversation for both the SEC playoffs and the College Football Playoffs.  But, a couple of SEC coaches have doubts about whether they’d be the world-beaters […] The post Rival coaches explain why Georgia have taken step back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Stephon Castle insane poster jam vs. Thunder is MUST-SEE television

The San Antonio Spurs entered Wednesday night’s Western Conference Final against the Oklahoma City Thunder looking for a 2-0 series lead. They pulled off a double-overtime victory in Game 1. In the win, Spurs’ superstar Victor Wembanyama had a monster game, posting 41 points, 24 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. Thus far on Wednesday, […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle insane poster jam vs. Thunder is MUST-SEE television appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 of Jason Kidd’s former Bucks players co-signs ‘insufferable’ allegation

While the firing of Jason Kidd as coach of the Dallas Mavericks came as a shock to many, some were not too surprised, particularly those who have spent time with him during his past stints with the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks. NBA insider Henry Abbott posted a sharp message on X about Kidd’s […] The post 1 of Jason Kidd’s former Bucks players co-signs ‘insufferable’ allegation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders HC Klint Kubiak’s 2-word Fernando Mendoza truth bomb will fire up fans

The Las Vegas Raiders were the worst team in the NFL a season ago, but there is a completely different feel about them heading into 2026. Klint Kubiak is bringing fresh ideas in on offense, and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has injected some life into the fanbase. Mendoza finally got to don the […] The post Raiders HC Klint Kubiak’s 2-word Fernando Mendoza truth bomb will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Edward Cabrera leaves Cubs-Brewers game with apparent injury

Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera did not last very long on the mound during his Wednesday night start against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Cabrera, who is in his first season with the Cubs, pitched for just three innings, allowing four runs (one unearned) on four hits with two walks issued and […] The post Edward Cabrera leaves Cubs-Brewers game with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani immediately makes Padres pay with 1st pitch home run

Shohei Ohtani took one individual loss to the San Diego Padres Monday with Rodolfo Duran picking him off. But the Los Angeles Dodgers star swung his way toward retaliation from that. This time on the first pitch of Wednesday’s game. Randy Vasquez challenged Ohtani right away by firing a four-seam fastball. Ohtani made him pay […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani immediately makes Padres pay with 1st pitch home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Eli Manning continues to advocate for food allergy awareness in honor of 11-year-old Giants fan

Eli Manning is continuing to advocate for food allergy awareness. In 2016, Oakley Debbs died after accidentally ingesting cake containing nut resin, triggering anaphylactic shock, seizures, and cardiac arrest, according to Snack Safely. Since then, his parents, Merrill and Robert, established “Red Sneakers for Oakley” since he famously wore red sneakers. The two-time Super Bowl […] The post Eli Manning continues to advocate for food allergy awareness in honor of 11-year-old Giants fan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ Jarrett Allen preaches resilience after ‘crushing’ Game 1 vs. Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers walked out of Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night carrying the weight of a collapse that may haunt them for quite some time. After blowing a 22-point lead with under eight minutes left in regulation, Cleveland unraveled late. They eventually fell 115-104 in overtime to the New York Knicks in Game 1 […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen preaches resilience after ‘crushing’ Game 1 vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitch Johnson’s hilarious response to Spurs-Thunder WCF intensity question

The San Antonio Spurs started their 2026 Western Conference Finals journey in an incredibly memorable manner. Playing in enemy territory against the reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City in Game 1, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs passed the early test with a huge 122-115 double-overtime victory. One can just […] The post Mitch Johnson’s hilarious response to Spurs-Thunder WCF intensity question appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 key insights from the Warriors’ first wave of pre-draft workouts

SAN FRANCISCO – The vetting process has begun as the Golden State Warriors hosted six prospects in their first wave of pre-draft workouts. With Golden State holding the 54th overall pick on top of their coveted 11th overall lottery pick, the Dubs have begun their due diligence on the backend of the draft, with these […] The post 3 key insights from the Warriors’ first wave of pre-draft workouts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn to host Purdue for Connecticut exhibition game

The UConn Huskies will host the Purdue Boilermakers on Tuesday, Oct. 27 for a preseason exhibition contest. Tipoff time, television coverage, and ticket information have not yet been released. The exhibition will serve as a rematch of the 2024 NCAA National Championship Game, where UConn defeated Purdue 75-60 in Glendale to secure the title. Historically, […] The post UConn to host Purdue for Connecticut exhibition game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Adam Schefter is dunking on any Lamar Jackson panic over Ravens OTAs absence

The Baltimore Ravens were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season, but they have very high expectations coming into 2026 after bringing in Jesse Minter as their new head coach. The Ravens will look a lot different on both sides of the ball this fall, with Minter calling the defense and […] The post Why Adam Schefter is dunking on any Lamar Jackson panic over Ravens OTAs absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert sends heartfelt message amid trade rumors

Another chapter in Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Rudy Gobert has closed following the team’s elimination from the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Gobert and the Timberwolves were knocked out by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the playoffs. The Spurs clinched a ticket to the 2026 Western Conference Finals after six games against […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert sends heartfelt message amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carmelo Anthony urges Chet Holmgren to step up vs. Victor Wembanyama in Game 2

Although the Oklahoma City Thunder played a competitive game against the San Antonio Spurs in the 122-115 double overtime loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama was essentially able to do anything he wanted against OKC. Heading into Game 2 on Wednesday night, NBA great Carmelo Anthony wants to see more […] The post Carmelo Anthony urges Chet Holmgren to step up vs. Victor Wembanyama in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rival coach reveals why Indiana may struggle in title defense

Indiana had a phenomenal 2025 season, culminating in a national championship and the Heisman Trophy for Fernando Mendoza. But many are skeptical of the Hoosiers’ ability to repeat as the 2026 season looms. Athlon Sports spoke with several Big Ten coaches anonymously to get their thoughts on the reigning national champions. Out of the three […] The post Rival coach reveals why Indiana may struggle in title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shares special moment with John Calipari before Game 2

The Oklahoma City Thunder will aim to see a newly motivated Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2. Victor Wembanyama took SGA’s spotlight with an epic Monday night outing to hand OKC its first NBA Playoffs loss of 2026. Turns out Gilgeous-Alexander found motivation in the stands, through John Calipari. The head coach who once recruited SGA […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shares special moment with John Calipari before Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Mets’ Jonah Tong being scratched from Triple-A start may actually be a good thing

There is often reason for concern when a pitcher is scratched from their scheduled start. However, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com is reporting that Jonah Tong is healthy despite being scratched from his Triple-A start on Wednesday. “Mets No. 2 prospect Jonah Tong, who was scratched from today’s start at Triple-A Syracuse, is fully healthy, according […] The post Why Mets’ Jonah Tong being scratched from Triple-A start may actually be a good thing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA reveals Cooper Flagg-led 2026 All-Rookie First Team

With the postseason in the middle of the Conference Finals, the NBA is announcing some of its final awards for the regular season. On Wednesday, the league finally revealed the 2025-26 All-Rookie First Team, led by Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg. Flagg, who won the Rookie of the Year Award, was the obvious choice for […] The post NBA reveals Cooper Flagg-led 2026 All-Rookie First Team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bears offer RB a chance for a comeback after 2 seasons of absence

The Chicago Bears signed veteran running back Salvon Ahmed to their 90-man roster Wednesday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, continuing an offseason focus on increasing competition across the depth chart. Ahmed, 27, entered the league in 2020 as an undrafted free agent signed by the San Francisco 49ers before being waived in August and […] The post Bears offer RB a chance for a comeback after 2 seasons of absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers got Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers will officially play a second season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and plans on making it his last year in the NFL. The Steelers made a significant change during the offseason following the departure of longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, hiring former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach […] The post How Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers got Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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