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Dylan Holloway, Blues grades for $38.75 million contract extension

Was signing Dylan Holloway to a contract extension Doug Armstrong’s final jab at the Edmonton Oilers on the day after the Anaheim Ducks eliminated them from the Stanley Cup Playoffs? The Oilers could’ve really used the depth of Holloway and Philip Broberg in the last two playoffs, but the Blues stole them out of Edmonton […] The post Dylan Holloway, Blues grades for $38.75 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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This shocking Astros fact may be a reason behind 2026 struggles

An injury-ravaged pitching staff is unsurprisingly a major cause for the Houston Astros’ early shortcomings, but besides owning an MLB-worst 5.93 ERA entering Saturday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, this unit is alarmingly having immense trouble in one specific area. The Astros have now walked the No. 9 hitter in an opposing lineup 20 […] The post This shocking Astros fact may be a reason behind 2026 struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries waive 6 players before 2026 WNBA season

OAKLAND – The hardest part of training camp has begun for the Golden State Valkyries– the inevitable roster crunch. The Valkyries have waived Marta Suárez, Ashlon Jackson, Mariella Fasoula, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, Miela Sowah, and Cate Reese, the team announced Saturday afternoon. With the start of the regular season in less than a week and international […] The post Valkyries waive 6 players before 2026 WNBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The reason why Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza may not attend White House with Indiana

Fernando Mendoza may have won the Heisman Trophy and led the Indiana Hoosiers to the national championship, but he is far more interested in looking forward than he is in celebrating past accomplishments. Mendoza is currently training with the other rookies and coaches on the Las Vegas Raiders at the team’s rookie minicamp. He wants […] The post The reason why Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza may not attend White House with Indiana appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Travis Bazzana’s first MLB hit comes in an extremely clutch manner

The Cleveland Guardians handed Travis Bazzana his first huge call up on Monday. The No. 1 pick from the 2024 MLB Draft pounded his long-awaited first big league hit Saturday against the Athletics. But that blast came in an extremely clutch manner. And fueling the hope among Guardian fans that they’ll see more of these […] The post Travis Bazzana’s first MLB hit comes in an extremely clutch manner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers Wyatt Langford gets important injury update before Tigers clash

The Texas Rangers arrived in Detroit for their weekend series against the Tigers, carrying some unwelcome news: star outfielder Wyatt Langford will be sidelined for at least another week after suffering a setback during his injury rehabilitation. Langford will be shut down from throwing and swinging a bat for seven days before the Rangers reevaluate […] The post Rangers Wyatt Langford gets important injury update before Tigers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays’ John Schneider shares huge George Springer update after injury scare vs. Twins

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been having some terrible luck with the toe injury he has suffered for most of the season. Springer left the Blue Jays’ game on April 11 against the Minnesota Twins after fouling a ball off his toe, and in his fourth game back on Saturday afternoon, he suffered […] The post Blue Jays’ John Schneider shares huge George Springer update after injury scare vs. Twins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Justin Crawford was scratched from Phillies’ lineup for Marlins game

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Saturday, making it the 20th loss of the season for the club. Before the contest, however, the club decided to scratch Justin Crawford from the lineup. Reports indicate that the 22-year-old outfielder was removed from the Phillies’ lineup due to a migraine issue, […] The post Why Justin Crawford was scratched from Phillies’ lineup for Marlins game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UFC rumors: Carlos Prates reveals Islam Makhachev’s next title defense at UFC 330

Carlos Prates is fresh off the biggest win of his career, a devastating third-round TKO of former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena in the UFC Fight Night Perth main event on Saturday, and he’s already thinking about the future of the 170-pound division. Referee was like “If he dies, he dies”. Carlos Prates dominated JDM […] The post UFC rumors: Carlos Prates reveals Islam Makhachev’s next title defense at UFC 330 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Don Mattingly drops Jacob deGrom admission while talking about Zack Wheeler

After watching the Philadelphia Phillies struggle at basically every aspect of the game so far in 2026, Don Mattingly has found a way to get his team back on track since taking over for Rob Thomas as the interim manager. And another reason for the Fightin’s resurgence? Reinforcements in the form of star pitcher Zack […] The post Phillies’ Don Mattingly drops Jacob deGrom admission while talking about Zack Wheeler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Latest Caitlin Clark injury update is huge for Fever

The Indiana Fever fanbase held their collective breaths as Caitlin Clark suffered an injury during the team’s preseason game this week. Clark had missed the majority of last season due to injury, and this game was the fanbase’s first opportunity to see her back on the court. But Fever fans can exhale as the injury […] The post Latest Caitlin Clark injury update is huge for Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Paige Bueckers star in new WNBA-Peacock commercial

The WNBA will broadcast more than 50 games on Peacock this year as part of the new media rights deal, and the league is trusting an all-time great, the 2025 Rookie of the Year and the player responsible for one of the most thrilling moments in WNBA Finals history to promote this big change. During […] The post A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Paige Bueckers star in new WNBA-Peacock commercial appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone drops honest Cody Bellinger admission after huge game vs. Orioles

NEW YORK– It was Star Wars day at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, and the force was clearly strong with outfielder Cody Bellinger as the New York Yankees notched their second straight win with a 9-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Bellinger enjoyed a 4-for-4 day that included two solo home runs, an RBI double, and […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone drops honest Cody Bellinger admission after huge game vs. Orioles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on Shota Imanaga’s huge start in win vs. Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs have been playing sensational baseball for the last three weeks, and they have managed to get the best of nearly every opponent they have played except the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, even though they have a suffered a myriad of injuries to their pitching staff, they continue to pile up victories. "I […] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on Shota Imanaga’s huge start in win vs. Diamondbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol provides pivotal Lars Nootbaar injury update before Dodgers game

The St. Louis Cardinals suffered a brutal blow to their lineup last October, with Lars Nootbar undergoing surgery to correct Haglund’s deformities in both his heels. The Cardinals placed him on the 60-day injured list at the start of the season, making him eligible to return on May 24. It looks like he is right […] The post Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol provides pivotal Lars Nootbaar injury update before Dodgers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol takes massive step toward injury return

As the Los Angeles Dodgers work through a bit of a tough patch, losing their last three games and eight of their last 13, help may be on the way in the form of Brusdar Graterol, the hard-throwing relief pitcher who hasn’t taken the mound since Game 5 of the World Series last fall. Taking […] The post Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol takes massive step toward injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Who Cubs’ Shota Imanaga shouted out after dominating Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs earned their 21st win of the season after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday. It was a brilliant outing for Shota Imanaga, as he dominated his opponent on the mound. After the contest, the 32-year-old left-hander gave his team a shoutout, helping him with his strong performance. During the postgame press […] The post Who Cubs’ Shota Imanaga shouted out after dominating Diamondbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault provides Jalen Williams injury update ahead of Lakers series

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault provided an injury update on Jalen Williams ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Daigneault and the Thunder will look to build off their first-round sweep against the Phoenix Suns. Williams, nursing a Grade-1 left hamstring strain, has been sidelined since […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault provides Jalen Williams injury update ahead of Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chargers meeting with ex-Browns tight end will catch Justin Herbert’s attention

The Los Angeles Chargers enter OTAs and minicamp with newcomers via the NFL Draft. General manager Joe Hortiz promised Justin Herbert some long-awaited help for the Chargers’ franchise quarterback. Yet LA might not be done adding to the roster, following a future high-profile meeting with a former Cleveland Browns tight end. NFL Network insider Ian […] The post Chargers meeting with ex-Browns tight end will catch Justin Herbert’s attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why LeBron James was grateful for RJ Barrett’s Game 6 game-winner

The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets on Friday and will advance to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series was originally scheduled to begin on Sunday, but thanks to the Toronto Raptors forcing a Game 7, the Lakers have a few more days of rest. And that’s why Lakers […] The post Why LeBron James was grateful for RJ Barrett’s Game 6 game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Brandon Ingram gets crucial injury update for Game 7 vs. Cavs

The Toronto Raptors listed forward Brandon Ingram as questionable for Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to right heel inflammation, casting uncertainty over his availability for Sunday’s decisive matchup. Toronto released its latest injury report Saturday ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff on NBC and Peacock. TSN’s Josh Lewenberg added further context on […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram gets crucial injury update for Game 7 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pete Alonso’s home run feat vs. Yankees will give Orioles fans hope for rest of season

The Baltimore Orioles have not played the kind of baseball through the first month-plus of the season that they had hoped. They are sitting in fourth place in the American League East, and they are already 7.0 games behind the first-place New York Yankees. Back to back games with a HR for Pete Alonso! pic.twitter.com/nLAGvBODTn […] The post Pete Alonso’s home run feat vs. Yankees will give Orioles fans hope for rest of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL rumors: Brendan Sorsby could enter Supplemental Draft if ruled ineligible by NCAA

When news broke that Brendan Sorsby was accused of playing more than 10,000 bets on football games during his collegiate career, it called his NCAA future into question. Suddenly, Sorsby’s $5 million NIL bag was called into question, as was his potential to play for the Red Raiders in 2026, and as a result, the […] The post NFL rumors: Brendan Sorsby could enter Supplemental Draft if ruled ineligible by NCAA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Connor McDavid says Oilers have taken a step back

The Edmonton Oilers will not be making a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, as they were eliminated from the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks in six games. The Ducks now prepare to face the Vegas Golden Knights for the first time in their history, while the […] The post Connor McDavid says Oilers have taken a step back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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