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Mariners’ Cal Raleigh eases concerns over injury scare with batting cage update

The Seattle Mariners made a late scratch on Saturday, taking catcher Cal Raleigh out of the lineup for a game with the Kansas City Royals. That scratch occurred essentially just before the first pitch. Seattle’s star catcher is giving an update on Sunday about his health. “Cal Raleigh said he felt some pain in his […] The post Mariners’ Cal Raleigh eases concerns over injury scare with batting cage update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Ben Rice suffers hand injury after joining exclusive club with Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees are looking for their third straight win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon. They started with a bang, as Ben Rice and Aaron Judge became the first teammates since 1995 with 12 or more homers in a team’s first 35 games. But then, Rice, the Yankees’ first baseman, left the […] The post Yankees’ Ben Rice suffers hand injury after joining exclusive club with Aaron Judge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Does Celtics’ Jayson Tatum have any regrets on returning this season after missing Game 7?

On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics officially became the first team in over half a decade to blow a 3-1 when they lost Game 7 at home to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics played without Jayson Tatum in this one, after he experienced knee stiffness following Boston’s loss in Game 6 on the road last […] The post Does Celtics’ Jayson Tatum have any regrets on returning this season after missing Game 7? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Oilers trade targets after 1st-round loss to Ducks

While the Edmonton Oilers had their sights firmly set on advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for what would have been the third consecutive year, those hopes were dashed in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers, who had defeated the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1 in each of the past […] The post 2 early Oilers trade targets after 1st-round loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets make roster move after Ronny Mauricio breaks thumb

The New York Mets were compelled to adjust their roster Sunday after infielder Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb, leading to a 10-day injured list placement. Mauricio sustained the injury during Saturday’s 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Los Angeles Angels when he slid headfirst into first base in the seventh inning. The play came after […] The post Mets make roster move after Ronny Mauricio breaks thumb appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Noah Dobson will play Game 7 vs. Lightning

The Montreal Canadiens are facing the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday afternoon. After taking Game 5 in Tampa, the Habs could not close out the series at home, losing 1-0 in overtime. Here is everything we know about Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson’s status heading into […] The post Canadiens’ Noah Dobson will play Game 7 vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jannik Sinner enters uncharted territory with 5th-straight Masters 1000 title

Jannik Sinner got off to an uncharacteristically slow start in 2026, falling in the Australian Open semifinals against Novak Djokovic and the quarterfinals in Doha against Jakub Mensik. Following the latter defeat, he promised to be back stronger. And come back stronger he did. Sinner has been unbeatable since those two losses to start the […] The post Jannik Sinner enters uncharted territory with 5th-straight Masters 1000 title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets rumors: Is David Adelman’s job in danger after ugly series loss to Timberwolves?

The Denver Nuggets inexcusably lost to a Minnesota Timberwolves team depleted by injuries in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Everyone is pointing their fingers at Denver head coach David Adelman after the 2023 champions were bested by a team without Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu in Game 6. Adelman, who has […] The post Nuggets rumors: Is David Adelman’s job in danger after ugly series loss to Timberwolves? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. hits IL after MRI reveals severity of hamstring injury

As Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. exited the win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, 9-1, there was concern about how severe the injury would be. With fans waiting for any updates about the Braves’ right-fielder, a recent MRI scan has revealed the extent of his hamstring injury. Atlanta manager Wait Weiss would speak […] The post Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. hits IL after MRI reveals severity of hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Victor Hedman not returning for Game 7 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are playing a pivotal Game 7 on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens. The winner will advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa Bay’s Victor Hedman has not played during this postseason, but was seen skating ahead of Game 7. A photo of Hedman was released by NHL reporter Pierre LeBrun on […] The post Lightning’s Victor Hedman not returning for Game 7 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees rumors: Insider drops eye-opening intel on Anthony Volpe’s injury return

With fans wondering when New York Yankees star Anthony Volpe will make his return from injury, it looks like there will be more time for the shortstop to spend in the minor leagues before being called up. As the Yankees look to decide on Volpe with his rehab window ending, this team insider discusses the […] The post Yankees rumors: Insider drops eye-opening intel on Anthony Volpe’s injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patriots EDGE Gabe Jacas’ Illinois DC makes eye-opening JJ Watt comparison

The New England Patriots’ 2026 second-round pick Gabe Jacas has drawn a striking comparison from Illinois Fighting Illini defensive coordinator Aaron Henry, who likened the edge rusher’s work habits and physical profile to former NFL standout JJ Watt. Jacas, standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 270 pounds, was selected 55th overall after New England traded its […] The post Patriots EDGE Gabe Jacas’ Illinois DC makes eye-opening JJ Watt comparison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes mascot Stormy welcomes ‘muppet reject’ Gritty to hell

Gritty might be the most well-known mascot in the entire National Hockey League and one of the most easily identifiable mascots in all of professional sports, but he has some competition now that is talking quite the big game. The eye-popping, chaotic, googly-eyed orange mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers is known for his knack of […] The post Hurricanes mascot Stormy welcomes ‘muppet reject’ Gritty to hell appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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West Virginia basketball lands former St. John’s sharpshooter in transfer portal

The West Virginia basketball team landed another power 5 transfer on Sunday. St. John’s transfer guard Joson Sanon committed to the Mountaineers, per On3. “The 6-5 sophomore averaged nearly 8 points per game this season and is a career 35% three-point shooter,” Joe Tipton posted to X, formerly Twitter. Sanon is part of a large […] The post West Virginia basketball lands former St. John’s sharpshooter in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs get closer back with Danny Palencia IL move

As the Chicago Cubs try to go on a deep playoff run, they’ll be relying on Danny Palencia to a lock down closer in the ninth inning. But that can’t happen if he isn’t on the mound. On Sunday though, Chicago activated Palencia off of the 15-day injured list, the team announced. In turn, Yacksiel […] The post Cubs get closer back with Danny Palencia IL move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Clippers named as Cam Johnson trade suitor as Nuggets mull future

The Denver Nuggets reached the offseason much earlier than anticipated with a Game 6 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves over the weekend. The Nuggets are now left trying to figure out what went wrong and whether or not their title window around Nikola Jokic may be over. Denver could explore some big changes this summer, […] The post NBA rumors: Clippers named as Cam Johnson trade suitor as Nuggets mull future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets rumors: The most likely player traded this offseason

After the Denver Nuggets’ disappointing first-round exit in the NBA Playoffs, losing in six games to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team potentially is in line to make some team-altering moves. While rumors will surround the Nuggets throughout the offseason, this NBA insider discusses the one player that Denver will trade this summer. With the Nuggets […] The post Nuggets rumors: The most likely player traded this offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners’ Cal Raleigh out again with mystery injury that required imaging

The Seattle Mariners have gotten off to a slow start in a 2026 season that came with high expectations, but they are starting to get into gear as the May schedule gets going. Now, however, they are dealing with a mysterious Cal Raleigh injury. The superstar catcher was a late scratch on Saturday night against […] The post Mariners’ Cal Raleigh out again with mystery injury that required imaging appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets rumors: Peyton Watson could get $30 million a year bonanza in free agency

Recently, the Denver Nuggets’ 2025-26 season came to a catastrophic end with a brutal Game 6 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, playing without several key players. The Nuggets certainly would have liked to have had wing Peyton Watson in this one, who missed the stretch run of the season and the entirety of the playoffs […] The post Nuggets rumors: Peyton Watson could get $30 million a year bonanza in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Red Sox World Series champ who used ‘s***ting your pants’ diss after Alex Cora firing

The Boston Red Sox sent shockwaves through their organization when they fired manager Alex Cora amongst a slew of coaches. One former World Series champion had a descriptive way of describing that plan. “It’s like s******g your pants and changing your shirt,” was the exact quote, via Rob Bradford of of Audacy Sports. Now, it […] The post The Red Sox World Series champ who used ‘s***ting your pants’ diss after Alex Cora firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series

The Buffalo Sabres hadn’t advanced out of the first round of the playoffs since 2007 before taking down the Boston Bruins in Game 6, but Lindy Ruff and company have their sights set on much more than just one series. Now, Buffalo awaits the winner of Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa […] The post Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Latest Mets injury could force bombshell Bo Bichette change

The New York Mets lost another infield option Saturday when Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb during a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The injury occurred in the seventh inning on a chopper to the right side when Mauricio and first baseman Nolan Schanuel both slid headfirst into first base after pitcher Reid […] The post Latest Mets injury could force bombshell Bo Bichette change appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Lakers, Suns, Celtics linked to potential Aaron Gordon trade pursuit

The Denver Nuggets recently saw their season end in embarrassing fashion with a Game 6 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were playing without four rotational players, including Anthony Edwards. The Nuggets weren’t fully healthy in their own right, with Aaron Gordon missing yet another game in this one, but it was still an ugly […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers, Suns, Celtics linked to potential Aaron Gordon trade pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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When Alabama football’s Kalen DeBoer plans to name winner of Keelon Russell-Austin Mack battle

While it’s been a disappointing start for the Alabama football team under head coach Kalen DeBoer, he’s looking at the 2026 season to be the year he impresses with the program. As the Alabama football program has been getting commitments from quarterbacks that could be the future of the team, looking short-term to this season, […] The post When Alabama football’s Kalen DeBoer plans to name winner of Keelon Russell-Austin Mack battle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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