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Cowboys’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule

Strangely enough, the Dallas Cowboys actually look like a roster built with January football in mind. Dak Prescott still commands one of the league’s most explosive offenses. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens remain nearly impossible to neutralize in isolation. The defense suddenly carries far more speed and physicality than it did a year ago. Those […] The post Cowboys’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Naz Reid reveals continued Karl-Anthony Towns fandom despite trade to Knicks

Naz Reid and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a future to address following their NBA Playoffs exit. Ex-teammate Karl-Anthony Towns, meanwhile, has his New York Knicks resting for the Eastern Conference Finals. Reid and KAT could’ve been chasing an NBA Finals appearance together if it wasn’t for the epic Sept. 2024 trade to New York. The […] The post Naz Reid reveals continued Karl-Anthony Towns fandom despite trade to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donte DiVincenzo reflects on Timberwolves’ ‘moodiness’ after playoff exit

Donte DiVincenzo is aware that the Minnesota Timberwolves have some internal things to work out following their playoff exit from the West Semifinals in the six-game series against the San Antonio Spurs. DiVincenzo had to watch his team from the sidelines after suffering a torn Achilles in the first round against the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota […] The post Donte DiVincenzo reflects on Timberwolves’ ‘moodiness’ after playoff exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Thunder vs. Spurs is unlike any NBA playoff series since 1998

The Western Conference Finals are set, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will be facing off in a highly anticipated series. Both teams were at the top of their game during the regular season, with the Thunder winning 64 games, while the Spurs won 62 games. This makes for something that has […] The post Why Thunder vs. Spurs is unlike any NBA playoff series since 1998 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov reaches Henri Richard territory with Game 6 goal vs. Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens are taking on the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 of the second round. Montreal can make its first East Finals appearance since 2014 with a win. And they got a ton of momentum in the first period, thanks in part to forward Ivan Demidov. Demidov scored his first postseason goal in Game […] The post Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov reaches Henri Richard territory with Game 6 goal vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade Timberwolves must offer Bucks right now after losing to Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves just ran out of answers. A 30-point blowout loss in Game 6, a humiliating second-round exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, and a Julius Randle postseason collapse for the ages, Minnesota’s front office cannot afford to sit on its hands this summer. Anthony Edwards is in the prime of […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo trade Timberwolves must offer Bucks right now after losing to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Christopher Sanchez makes ‘goosebumps’ admission after shutting out Pirates

Christopher Sanchez expressed high praises for his efforts on the mound in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-0 shutout win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday evening. Sanchez is going through the sixth season of his MLB career with the Phillies. He has made his way up the ranks as one of the team’s most reliable starting […] The post Phillies’ Christopher Sanchez makes ‘goosebumps’ admission after shutting out Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why do Timberwolves keep coming up short? Anthony Edwards has no comment

The Minnesota Timberwolves had their postseason end after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round, and it was obvious that they were beaten by the better team. Yes, Anthony Edwards was playing on two bad knees, and other players were also dealing with injuries, but the Spurs seemed to have more juice […] The post Why do Timberwolves keep coming up short? Anthony Edwards has no comment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Yankees’ Ben Rice truly feels about Mets rivalry

Massachusetts native Ben Rice grew up a New York Yankees fan, so he had a strong appreciation for the Subway Series long before he even wore the Pinstripes. However, the burgeoning star first baseman has a whole new respect for the team’s rivalry with the New York Mets now that he is an active participant […] The post How Yankees’ Ben Rice truly feels about Mets rivalry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin scores 32 seconds into Game 6 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres need a win in Game 6 over the Montreal Canadiens to keep their season alive. Buffalo lost Game 5 on home ice after dominating the first period. They trail 3-2 in the series, but thankfully, Rasmus Dahlin led by example early in Game 6. The Sabres captain did not waste any time […] The post Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin scores 32 seconds into Game 6 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why re-signing Aaron Rodgers wasn’t a mistake for Steelers

The 2026 sabbatical is over for Aaron Rodgers. The past Super Bowl winner Rodgers agreed to a one-year, $25 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday evening. This deal officially reunites him with past Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy. But some slap this move with the conundrum label. Steelers insider for ESPN Brooke […] The post Why re-signing Aaron Rodgers wasn’t a mistake for Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7 prediction, odds, pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers had the opportunity they wanted when they returned home for Game 6 with a 3-2 series lead over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. The Cavs had beaten the Pistons in overtime on the road in Game 5, and they clearly had momentum when they took the floor. However, the Pistons were not about […] The post Cavs vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Steelers won’t win the AFC North after re-signing Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers got some good news during the weekend, as Aaron Rodgers is set to re-sign with the team on a one-year deal. After some uncertainty surrounding whether the two sides would come to an agreement, those questions were put to bed, and now Rodgers can get back to work. Rodgers will be reuniting […] The post The Steelers won’t win the AFC North after re-signing Aaron Rodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Natasha Cloud’s honest ‘iron sharpens iron’ Sky admission will catch fans’ attention

PHOENIX– Natasha Cloud’s style hasn’t changed, even if the team and the city around her have. The charismatic, accountable, and personable guard had quite an interesting offseason before landing with the Chicago Sky. After competing in Unrivaled, she found herself on the outside looking in. The New York Liberty didn’t re-sign her, leaving her without […] The post Natasha Cloud’s honest ‘iron sharpens iron’ Sky admission will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 player Timberwolves must trade after getting smacked by Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves‘ season is over. After getting blown out 139-109 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Timberwolves were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs 4-2 in a series that exposed every single crack in Minnesota’s roster construction . Anthony Edwards gave everything he had. The defense battled. But night after night, […] The post 1 player Timberwolves must trade after getting smacked by Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Twins receive crucial Taj Bradley injury update on Saturday

The Minnesota Twins were forced to place starting pitcher Taj Bradley on the 15-day IL after he suffered a pectoral injury, after he claimed he was dealing with soreness on May 7. On Saturday, the four-year veteran received a crucial update regarding his road to recovery. Reports indicate that Bradley, who is 25-years old, will […] The post Twins receive crucial Taj Bradley injury update on Saturday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen reveal plan to slowing down Pistons bigs in Game 7

For most of the second-round NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have thoroughly outplayed and outwitted Jalen Duren. That was far from the case in Game 6 on Friday night, as Duren and Paul Reed won the big-man battle going away for the top seed in […] The post Cavs’ Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen reveal plan to slowing down Pistons bigs in Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Spurs bold predictions for upset of Thunder in 2026 Western Conference Finals

The San Antonio Spurs are headed to the Western Conference Finals. After dismantling the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games, capped by a dominant 139-109 blowout in Game 6, the Spurs have made it clear they are not a team that showed up to participate . They showed up to win. Standing in their way is […] The post 3 Spurs bold predictions for upset of Thunder in 2026 Western Conference Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies star Cristopher Sanchez’s dominant shutout vs. Pirates has fans going wild

Remember when Cristopher Sanchez got rocked by the Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Field? Yeah, neither does he. The Philadelphia Phillies (23-23) have greatly awakened since Don Mattingly was named interim manager, and that is especially true for the left-handed starting pitcher. He threw a complete game shutout in Saturday’s 6-0 road win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, […] The post Phillies star Cristopher Sanchez’s dominant shutout vs. Pirates has fans going wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marlins’ 10th inning explosion vs. Rays makes history not seen since 2012

The Miami Marlins entered Saturday overhearing Sandy Alcantara trade rumblings. They made that chatter an afterthought in a big, historic way against the Tampa Bay Rays. The kind of MLB history not seen since 2012. Miami and Tampa walked into the 10th inning tied at 2-2. But one run after another erupted on the side […] The post Marlins’ 10th inning explosion vs. Rays makes history not seen since 2012 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners’ Cal Raleigh gets brutally honest about landing on IL

The Seattle Mariners have been playing okay this season, but there is definitely another gear they can get to. Unfortunately, they may have to wait to switch that gear, with Cal Raleigh going on the injured list with an oblique injury. It’s the first time in Raleigh’s career that he’s been on the IL, and […] The post Mariners’ Cal Raleigh gets brutally honest about landing on IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Blake Snell will have surgery after returning to IL

Shortly after coming off the IL and making his 2026 debut, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed Blake Snell on the IL once again with a brand new elbow injury. After loose bodies were found in his elbow, the franchise made an official decision for the 33-year-old left-hander. Reports indicate that Snell will undergo surgery to remove […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell will have surgery after returning to IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers on 1-year, $25 million contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers had some question marks surrounding their quarterback position for another offseason, but that has now been cleared up as Aaron Rodgers is set to return, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers agreed to terms on a one-year deal, sources tell NFL Network. Now entering […] The post Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers on 1-year, $25 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone shares latest Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Dominguez injury updates on Saturday

Both Giancarlo Stanton and Jasson Dominguez are on the 10-day IL as they each work their way back from their own separate injuries. With the New York Yankees playing highly competitive baseball early in the season, manager Aaron Boone provided an update for each player. Stanton, who is 36 years old, is said to be […] The post Yankees manager Aaron Boone shares latest Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Dominguez injury updates on Saturday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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