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What Dodgers’ Dave Roberts envisions for Eric Lauer’s role after trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Eric Lauer on Sunday in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. Lauer, a left-handed pitcher, features both starting and relief pitching experience. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Lauer’s expected role with the ball club on Sunday, via Maddie Lee of The Los Angeles Times. “Dave Roberts said Eric […] The post What Dodgers’ Dave Roberts envisions for Eric Lauer’s role after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong reveals savage exchange with fan vs. White Sox

As the Chicago Cubs feature young stars, such as Pete Crow-Armstrong, sometimes the fans have critiques of the players when it comes to their performances. This is what happened with the Cubs’ 24-year-old in Crow-Armstrong, as he was seen talking with a fan in a heated fashion during the 9-8 loss against the Chicago White […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong reveals savage exchange with fan vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rory McIlroy fires back at chirping Philadelphia fan at PGA Championship

The PGA Championship captured the imagination of the golfing public because the tournament was such a closely fought event through the majority of the event. At one point in Saturday’s Moving Day round, 29 golfers were within three shots of the lead. It continued to be a close fight during Sunday’s final round with superstars […] The post Rory McIlroy fires back at chirping Philadelphia fan at PGA Championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers’ Corey Seager plan amid back injury concern will catch fans’ attention

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is currently dealing with a back injury concern. On Friday, Seager was not in the lineup against the Houston Astros. It seemed as if Seager was being given a day off because of his 0-27 slump at the plate. However, it was reported on Saturday that Seager was dealing with […] The post Rangers’ Corey Seager plan amid back injury concern will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JB Bickerstaff shares intriguing Jalen Duren take amid Game 7 hype

The Detroit Pistons have once again forced a Game 7, coming back from down 3-2 and winning Game 6 on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. JB Bickerstaff has had his team ready to play this season, but especially so in potential elimination games. That’s expected to be the case on Sunday […] The post JB Bickerstaff shares intriguing Jalen Duren take amid Game 7 hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aces’ A’ja Wilson has hilarious reaction to passing Becky Hammon on WNBA list

As the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, 85-84, it was another historic outing for star A’ja Wilson, as she continues to climb the all-time scoring leaderboards. While Wilson continues to make WNBA history with the Aces, this time the record she broke is personal, dealing with head coach Becky Hammon. In […] The post Aces’ A’ja Wilson has hilarious reaction to passing Becky Hammon on WNBA list appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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USC beats out Notre Dame, UCLA for 4-star safety commit

USC football loaded up its 2027 recruiting class already with five-star Honor Fa’alave-Johnson. But head coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans pulled off one more College Football Recruiting win Sunday. This time beating out Notre Dame and UCLA for four-star safety Gavin Williams. Williams made his decision official in front of a live stream featuring […] The post USC beats out Notre Dame, UCLA for 4-star safety commit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rumor: The ‘chatter’ surrounding Clippers after stealing No. 5 pick from Pacers

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season ended in disappointment once again, but things quickly shifted to the NBA Draft Lottery with a chance to land the fifth or sixth pick in June’s NBA Draft. The Indiana Pacers were hopeful to keep that pick with a greater than 53 percent chance at landing a top four pick. […] The post Rumor: The ‘chatter’ surrounding Clippers after stealing No. 5 pick from Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox pops up on injury report before Game 1 vs. Thunder

With the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, there is a key player on the injury report ahead of Game 1. As the Spurs and Thunder series in the Western Conference Finals is sure to be competitive, this player’s status will be closely monitored. San Antonio star De’Aaron […] The post Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox pops up on injury report before Game 1 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aaron Rai grabs 1st major at PGA Championship with Sunday 65

The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club featured a bunched leaderboard, whipping winds, and an unforeseen champion. Aaron Rai has his first major championship, taking home the PGA Championship. He beat the field with an incredible 65 on Sunday. Aaron Rai is your 2026 PGA Champion🏆 #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/8LA8qbV2OO — PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 17, 2026 […] The post Aaron Rai grabs 1st major at PGA Championship with Sunday 65 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The unorthodox reason Ronald Acuna Jr. likely won’t play for Braves in Marlins series

The Atlanta Braves have a huge task in front of them, and they have played first third of the season like they are strong enough to unseat the Los Angeles Dodgers as the best team in baseball. After beating the lowly Boston Red Sox in two of three games over the weekend, they have a […] The post The unorthodox reason Ronald Acuna Jr. likely won’t play for Braves in Marlins series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Jose Altuve officially lands on IL with oblique injury

As it’s been a dreadful start for the Houston Astros this season in comparison to the expectations that were given to them before the season, injuries have no doubt been a huge problem, with the latest news on that front another big blow. While Astros star Jose Altuve suffered an injury in the team’s 4-1 […] The post Astros’ Jose Altuve officially lands on IL with oblique injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sounds off on lineup change in Tigers win

For to the Toronto Blue Jays’ Sunday matchup against the Detroit Tigers, star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero was moved up to the No. 2 spot in the lineup. The change worked as the Blue Jays hoped, as they came away with a 4-1 victory. While Guerrero usually bats third, he was down to move up […] The post Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sounds off on lineup change in Tigers win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Caitlin Clark stat correction results in WNBA history

The Indiana Fever will hit the floor on Sunday evening at home for a game against the Seattle Storm. The Fever have started off the season at a lackluster 1-2, with the team unable to capitalize in overtime against the Washington Mystics recently despite a game-tying buzzer beater from Caitlin Clark. Initially, it appeared as […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark stat correction results in WNBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams set for Game 1 return from hamstring injury vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder are getting one of their key weapons back in time for the 2026 edition of the Western Conference Finals. Jalen Williams is set to return to action for the Thunder, who are scheduled to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a conference finals series that begins this coming […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams set for Game 1 return from hamstring injury vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What new owner told Rich Paul he won’t do with Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen

As new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has addressed controversial topics around the team, another point that has been talked about is the playing time of 2025 first-round pick Yang Hansen. While rumors will surround the Trail Blazers when it comes to Hansen and other topics, Dundon gives his thoughts on Hansen and what […] The post What new owner told Rich Paul he won’t do with Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fevers Stephanie White gives Aliyah Boston injury update before Fever-Storm game

The Indiana Fever are not having the greatest of starts to the 2026 WNBA season. They picked up their second loss in three games on Friday, falling prey to the Washington Mystics to the tune of a 104-102 score at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Adding to Indiana’s concerns is the status of star forward Aliyah […] The post Fevers Stephanie White gives Aliyah Boston injury update before Fever-Storm game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Devils trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New Jersey Devils were one of the great mystery teams in the NHL this season. They had a roster that included Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier as the centers on the top two lines, and they are both game-changing players. Those two are stars for New Jersey but they are not alone. The Devils […] The post 2 early Devils trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons calls out Shaq for ruining Inside the NBA’s vibes

Inside the NBA was long not just one of the most beloved sports shows, but one of the top things on television overall. The halftime and postgame show that covers the NBA was broadcast on TNT from 1989 to 2025. The show is hosted by Ernie Smith and includes Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille […] The post Bill Simmons calls out Shaq for ruining Inside the NBA’s vibes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Chelsea Gray saved Aces from 19-point collapse vs. Dream with 2 plays

Chelsea Gray delivered in the closing seconds Sunday as the Las Vegas Aces avoided a late collapse and defeated the Atlanta Dream 85-84 at State Farm Arena. Gray knocked down a jumper with just over three seconds remaining to give Las Vegas the lead for good after Atlanta had surged back from a 19-point deficit […] The post How Chelsea Gray saved Aces from 19-point collapse vs. Dream with 2 plays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aces’ Chennedy Carter makes WNBA history with latest scoring explosion off bench

With the Las Vegas Aces obtaining Chennedy Carter in the offseason, she has been impressing in the early part of the season with her scoring ability. While Carter has shared her frustrations with the Aces in not closing games, specifically with Sunday’s 85-84 win over the Atlanta Dream, the victory featured a historic outing for […] The post Aces’ Chennedy Carter makes WNBA history with latest scoring explosion off bench appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Grayson Rodriguez makes return to MLB after 655-day injury absence

Before the 2026 season began, the Los Angeles Angels traded Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Grayson Rodriguez. On Sunday, the Angels finally get to see him in action. Shoulder inflammation in spring training delayed Rodriguez’s Los Angeles debut. But now past his injury, Rodriguez will be on an MLB mound for […] The post Angels’ Grayson Rodriguez makes return to MLB after 655-day injury absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Here’s the proof the wind absolutely hates the Cubs’ Ian Happ with a passion

Ian Happ went viral for taking advantage of a big Cincinnati Reds miscue one week ago. But the Chicago Cubs left fielder trended for a different reason Sunday: Because the winds of the Windy City weren’t on his side against the White Sox in the 9-8 defeat. Happ got robbed of a home run. But […] The post Here’s the proof the wind absolutely hates the Cubs’ Ian Happ with a passion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Aces’ Becky Hammon said about Chennedy Carter’s frustrations with not closing

As the Las Vegas Aces acquired Chennedy Carter in the offseason, she is further proving to be an impressive player in the league, especially after the 85-84 win over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. With the Aces looking to add another ring to the team’s history, there was an interesting story coming out of Sunday’s […] The post What Aces’ Becky Hammon said about Chennedy Carter’s frustrations with not closing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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