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Mad Dog Russo wants everybody to know why he’s ‘terrible’ for falling asleep during Game 1 thriller

Mad Dog Russo just couldn’t stay away during the New York Knicks’ nail-biter win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. During Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks faced the Cavs at home in Madison Square Garden, winning 104-115. The veteran sports radio personality shared that he ended up falling asleep during the game due […] The post Mad Dog Russo wants everybody to know why he’s ‘terrible’ for falling asleep during Game 1 thriller appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The ‘hurdle’ Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres is facing amid injury recovery

The Detroit Tigers continue closely monitoring Gleyber Torres as the veteran infielder works through the final stages of recovery from a left oblique strain. The Tigers’ medical staff remains encouraged by his recent progress, but one important hurdle still keeps him from returning to the everyday lineup. Torres has continued to take part in pregame […] The post The ‘hurdle’ Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres is facing amid injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL rumors: Erik Johnson drops Connor McDavid-Auston Matthews Wild ‘hot take’

Neither the Connor McDavid-led Edmonton Oilers nor the Toronto Maple Leafs had the kind of season that they wanted in 2025-26. The Maple Leafs failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016, while the Oilers, who struggled with consistency all season, were eliminated in the Western Conference Quarterfinals by the […] The post NHL rumors: Erik Johnson drops Connor McDavid-Auston Matthews Wild ‘hot take’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alek Manoah’s Angels fate sealed after just 3 appearances

The Los Angeles Angels have outrighted right-hander Alek Manoah to Triple-A Salt Lake after a series of roster moves that included clearing him through waivers, which opened a spot on the team’s 40-man roster, now reduced to 39. He had already been optioned to Triple-A on Sunday before the outright assignment was confirmed on Wednesday. […] The post Alek Manoah’s Angels fate sealed after just 3 appearances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts shares encouraging Tommy Edman injury update before Padres game

Los Angeles Dodgers versatile utility man Tommy Edman is continuing to recover from an ankle injury. The Dodgers are hopeful that Edman can return sooner rather than later. On Wednesday, manager Dave Roberts shared an update on Edman’s injury recovery ahead of the Dodgers’ game against the San Diego Padres, via David Vassegh. “Dave Roberts […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts shares encouraging Tommy Edman injury update before Padres game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Golden Knights bold predictions for West Final vs. Avalanche

The Vegas Golden Knights are going to be in tough against the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final. Colorado has been the NHL’s best team all season, and Vegas struggled for much of the year before a coaching change from John Tortorella propelled them to a hot finish and through the first two rounds […] The post 3 Golden Knights bold predictions for West Final vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Barcelona players reportedly filmed with Tom Holland for new Spider-Man

Tom Holland may be bringing Spider-Man into the soccer world. According to reports circulating online, the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” star recently filmed promotional content alongside FC Barcelona players while visiting Catalonia. The rumors gained traction after Barcelona insider Gerard Romero teased Holland’s involvement during a social media update. “Do you like Spider-Man?” Romero reportedly […] The post Barcelona players reportedly filmed with Tom Holland for new Spider-Man appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Capitals re-sign 27-year-old defenseman on $6.5 million contract

After failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, the offseason work has begun for Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick. And while much of the attention is focused on the future of Alex Ovechkin, Washington’s longtime captain and the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, Patrick has taken care […] The post Capitals re-sign 27-year-old defenseman on $6.5 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE legend Randy Oron emphatically shuts down Dave Meltzer’s back injury report

Despite what has been reported, Randy Orton’s post-WWE WrestleMania 42 hiatus is not due to another back injury, as the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer reported. It has been about a month since WWE fans last saw Orton. He lost to Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in the main event of Night 1 of WrestleMania 42. […] The post WWE legend Randy Oron emphatically shuts down Dave Meltzer’s back injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dana White breaks down UFC White House show ticket scheme with Donald Trump truth bomb

With just a few weeks left for the much-awaited UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House, the company has now revealed its set of luxury and expensive tickets. While the event is free to watch and targeted mostly toward the country’s military, tickets costing $1.5 million were recently announced. Recently, speaking to TMZ Sports, […] The post Dana White breaks down UFC White House show ticket scheme with Donald Trump truth bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is confident vs Thunder in Western Conference Finals

One of the main reasons the Western Conference Finals match-up between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs is viewed as the crown jewel of the NBA playoffs is the dominance that Victor Wembanyama and his team exhibited over the defending champions over the course of the season. It’s something not lost on Wemby, […] The post Why Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is confident vs Thunder in Western Conference Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Caitlin Clark drops honest self-assessment after quelling Storm

The Indiana Fever kicked down the door for their first home win of the 2026 season on Sunday, dispatching the Seattle Storm 89-78 behind a scorching performance from Caitlin Clark. The 24-year-old finished with 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in only 24 minutes while shooting 5-for-10 from the field, 2-for-4 from three-point range […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark drops honest self-assessment after quelling Storm appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ronda Rousey has crushed Michael Irvin’s MMA plans

Earlier this week, on Saturday, May. 16, 2026, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano made their long-awaited MMA return. At Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Rousey faced against Carano under Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. The fight was streamed live on Netflix. In the main event, Rousey and Carano clashed, with the former WWE star defeating […] The post Ronda Rousey has crushed Michael Irvin’s MMA plans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Photos go public from Tyson Fury’s 16-year-old daughter’s wedding

A packed and eventful weekend just came to an end. From Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano making their MMA return, to IYO Sky marrying WWE NXT’s Naraku, the weekend also experienced another wedding. Fans saw Tyson Fury’s 16-year-old daughter tying the knot with her husband on the Isle of Wight. Fury’s daughter, Venezuela Fury, is […] The post Photos go public from Tyson Fury’s 16-year-old daughter’s wedding appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE’s Tiffany Stratton breaks silence on Giovanni Vinci allegedly flirting with her before Ludwig Kaiser break-up

Once known as one of the most popular couples on the WWE roster, Tiffany Stratton and Ludwig Kaiser quietly broke up last year, after Kaiser began his run as El Grande Americano in Mexico. With both having moved on and now dating different partners, a rumor emerged a few years ago that Kaiser’s tag-team partner, […] The post WWE’s Tiffany Stratton breaks silence on Giovanni Vinci allegedly flirting with her before Ludwig Kaiser break-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE star Charlotte Flair hilariously calls out B-Fab after causing wardrobe malfunction on SmackDown

One of the unexpected moments from the May 15, 2026, edition of Friday Night SmackDown was when WWE’s “Queen” Charlotte Flair suffered a wardrobe malfunction during a match against Michin and B-Fab. At one point in the match, B-Fab attempted a roll-up pin, grabbing Flair’s shorts to try and keep her down. However, she pulled […] The post WWE star Charlotte Flair hilariously calls out B-Fab after causing wardrobe malfunction on SmackDown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners lose JP Crawford to injury during Padres series finale

Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford exited Sunday’s 8-3 loss to the San Diego Padres after being struck by a 91.6 mph fastball from starter Lucas Giolito in the third inning. The pitch hit Crawford on the right triceps, resulting in a contusion, and he later left the game before the fifth inning due to inflammation […] The post Mariners lose JP Crawford to injury during Padres series finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham gets brutally honest about Game 7 blowout vs Cavs

The Detroit Pistons’ season ended in a rout Sunday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 125-94 win in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Little Caesars Arena. After securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with 60 wins, Detroit suffered a 31-point defeat that became the third-largest postseason loss […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham gets brutally honest about Game 7 blowout vs Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sends powerful message after eliminating Pistons

For the first time since 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing in the Eastern Conference finals after successfully eliminating the Detroit Pistons on Sunday via a 125-94 win. The Cavs needed seven games to send Detroit home, and they completed the mission by winning Game 7 in enemy territory on Sunday at Little Caesars […] The post Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sends powerful message after eliminating Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Pistons to blame for embarrassing Game 7 loss to Cavs

The Detroit Pistons spent all season convincing the basketball world that their rebuild had finally arrived ahead of schedule. For six games against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit looked like maybe they could pull off a statement upset that would announce a new Eastern Conference power. Then Game 7 happened. The Pistons were completely dismantled on […] The post 3 Pistons to blame for embarrassing Game 7 loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Duncan Robinson drops harsh claim on Pistons’ Game 7 form vs Cavs

Duncan Robinson was brutally honest about his thoughts on how the Detroit Pistons performed in their season-ending loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of the East Semifinals on Sunday night. Robinson completed the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Pistons. He provided valuable shooting and playoff experience as he […] The post Duncan Robinson drops harsh claim on Pistons’ Game 7 form vs Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dirk Nowitzki says what everyone is thinking ahead of Spurs-Thunder Western Conference Final

The National Basketball Association postseason has already produced chaos, brilliance, and unforgettable star turns. Nothing, though, has captured the imagination of basketball fans quite like the looming Western Conference Finals showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. With generational superstar Victor Wembanyama preparing to battle reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the […] The post Dirk Nowitzki says what everyone is thinking ahead of Spurs-Thunder Western Conference Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cade Cunningham reveals painful impact of series loss to Cavs

The Detroit Pistons entered Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers with all the momentum, fresh off a Game 6 victory that staved off elimination to force another game back home. Unfortunately for them, that momentum did not carry over. Cade Cunningham and the Pistons were eliminated in Game 7 of their second round series, getting […] The post Cade Cunningham reveals painful impact of series loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA on Prime takes shots at Shams for spoiling Thunder’s MVP announcement

The NBA on Prime’s panel didn’t let ESPN insider Shams Charania get away with spoiling their live MVP announcement, which was slated for pregame ahead of Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavs and the Detroit Pistons. Charania broke the MVP news Sunday morning instead, revealing that Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned back-to-back awards. […] The post NBA on Prime takes shots at Shams for spoiling Thunder’s MVP announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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