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Why Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard won’t play for Canada at IIHF World Championship

Connor Bedard sat out of 12 games in the 2026 NHL season for the Chicago Blackhawks due to a shoulder injury. The injury, which he picked up on December 12 last year, not only resulted in Chicago missing the 20-year-old, it has also led to him pulling out of the upcoming IIHF World Championship in […] The post Why Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard won’t play for Canada at IIHF World Championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Langston University quickly finds Chris Wright replacement after D1 exit

Following Chris Wright’s departure from Langston University to lead Alabama State, the institution has named Sam Kohnke as the 18th head coach of the men’s basketball program. Langston released a statement announcing his hire on Friday. “I am beyond excited to be the next head men’s basketball coach at Langston University,” said Kohnke in the […] The post Langston University quickly finds Chris Wright replacement after D1 exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Nic Deslauriers gets real on matching up against former team in postseason

The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially set between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers, who will face each other in the postseason for the very first time. The Hurricanes, the top team in the Eastern Conference, were the first team to advance after a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators […] The post Hurricanes’ Nic Deslauriers gets real on matching up against former team in postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Andrei Vasilevskiy’s ‘locked in’ reaction to Lightning shutting out Canadiens, forcing Game 7

The Tampa Bay Lightning lived to see another day after beating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6 of their first-round series at the Bell Centre — and Andrei Vasilevskiy was the main reason why. The former NHL playoff MVP was picture perfect in the contest, making 30 saves on 30 shots, including […] The post Andrei Vasilevskiy’s ‘locked in’ reaction to Lightning shutting out Canadiens, forcing Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami makes more MLB history after 13th HR

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is having an incredible start to his MLB career after hitting his 13th home run of the season in Friday’s 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres. With Murakami leading the league in home runs right now, the Japanese native also achieved an historic feat after recording his 13th […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami makes more MLB history after 13th HR appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former NBA veteran takes the reigns of Florida HBCU hoops program

A former SEC standout and NBA veteran is officially taking the reins of an HBCU basketball program. Todd Day Sr., who served as interim head coach of Edward Waters’s men’s basketball team, has officially been named the head coach of the team. Day was brought in as interim head coach in November. “We are thrilled […] The post Former NBA veteran takes the reigns of Florida HBCU hoops program appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies gets huge JT Realmuto boost for Marlins clash

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated catcher J.T. Realmuto from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday’s second game of a four-game set against the Miami Marlins, activating him on the first day he was eligible after dealing with back spasms. The move gives the Phillies their primary catcher back as they look to narrow the gap […] The post Phillies gets huge JT Realmuto boost for Marlins clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What jersey numbers will Chiefs’ Mansoor Delane, Peter Woods wear?

The Kansas City Chiefs will likely enter another NFL season with a giant question mark attached to their wide receiver room, but a hopefully healthy Patrick Mahomes, a returning Travis Kelce and an incoming Kenneth Walker III should position their offense for success. The organization is placing a great amount of trust in those established […] The post What jersey numbers will Chiefs’ Mansoor Delane, Peter Woods wear? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What has Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny ‘mad’ after being knocked out by Golden Knights

The Utah Mammoth were knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on home ice on Friday night, losing 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. It was a disappointing ending to a hugely encouraging campaign for the Mammoth, although head coach Andre Tourigny was confident his club was […] The post What has Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny ‘mad’ after being knocked out by Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings haven’t committed to DJ Smith as permanent head coach

The Los Angeles Kings have formally entered a full-scale head coach search following their early postseason exit. They ended the postseason without a single win after losing to the the Colorado Avalanche in the first round. General Manager Ken Holland confirmed that interim coach D.J. Smith will be one of several candidates under consideration, per […] The post Kings haven’t committed to DJ Smith as permanent head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 Eagles undrafted free agent who will make 2026 roster

Philadelphia’s rookie class is already generating significant attention after the Draft. Makai Lemon, the first first-round pick from the 2026 class, has signed his rookie deal, which includes a fully guaranteed four-year contract and an $11.5 million signing bonus. Meanwhile, second-round tight end Eli Stowers is beginning to explain the intricacies of blocking as he […] The post 1 Eagles undrafted free agent who will make 2026 roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Cavs most responsible for Game 6 OT loss to Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers squandered a prime opportunity to close out their first-round series Friday night, falling 112–110 to the Toronto Raptors on an RJ Barrett buzzer-beater in Game 6. What should have been a decisive finish instead sends the series back to Cleveland for a Game 7 on Sunday, shifting both pressure and momentum at […] The post 3 Cavs most responsible for Game 6 OT loss to Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes have had a full six days off since sweeping the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and because of that, they’ll be fully healthy for Game 1 of Round 2 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Both forward Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin […] The post Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James’ hilarious response to encounter with Will Anderson Jr.

The Los Angeles Lakers are savoring their first-round series win over the Houston Rockets. On Friday, they closed the series in six games with a 98-78 win. LeBron James set the tone as he finished with a game-high 28 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds. After the game, James spoke about an encounter […] The post LeBron James’ hilarious response to encounter with Will Anderson Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Amen Thompson shuts down question about Rockets roster changes after Game 6 loss

Houston Rockets’ Amen Thompson pleaded the fifth after Game 6’s 98-78 series-clinching loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. While there have been reports about Kevin Durant’s future with the Rockets due to poor leadership and a failure to compete for a championship, there has also been speculation about Ime Udoka’s job as head coach. As […] The post Amen Thompson shuts down question about Rockets roster changes after Game 6 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders graduates from Colorado

Although Shedeur Sanders recently finished his first season with the Cleveland Browns, he achieved a huge milestone by graduating from the University of Colorado-Boulder on Saturday. The Colorado football social media pages posted a video of Sanders amongst the fellow members of the Spring Class of 2026 at the institution’s commencement ceremony. Shedeur securing his […] The post Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders graduates from Colorado appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Commanders GM drops big Jayden Daniels offseason praise

After a disappointing 2025-26 campaign that ended with a 5-12 record, the Washington Commanders hope for more success next season. One way to get back to their winning ways is for Jayden Daniels to get healthy and play at the top of his game. On Saturday, general manager Adam Peters opened up about Daniels’ offseason, […] The post Commanders GM drops big Jayden Daniels offseason praise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks

Connor McDavid was clearly not at 100 percent in the Edmonton Oilers’ six-game, first-round Stanley Cup Playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks, which was one of the catalysts of the team going home early in 2026. On Saturday, head coach Kris Knoblauch admitted that McDavid, as well as Jason Dickinson, were both playing through fractures […] The post The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hidden story behind Fernando Tatis Jr.’s slump suggests breakout is coming

What in the world is going on with Fernando Tatis Jr.? The San Diego Padres superstar is going through a rough patch of unlucky baseball right now. His advanced metrics suggest that he is doing everything right, but just isn’t getting the results he deserves. Let’s break down the story behind the slump and why […] The post Hidden story behind Fernando Tatis Jr.’s slump suggests breakout is coming appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles elevating top pitching prospect for weekend MLB debut

The Baltimore Orioles are hoping to receive a pitching boost against the New York Yankees. According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, the O’s are promoting their No. 3 overall prospect and No. 2 pitching prospect Trey Gibson and he will make his MLB debut on Sunday. The decision comes after the Orioles announced multiple other […] The post Orioles elevating top pitching prospect for weekend MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb shuts down Michael Irvin comparisons

The Dallas Cowboys’ star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb pushed back on comparisons to franchise legend Michael Irvin, emphasizing humility despite his rapid rise. Lamb addressed the discussion Friday in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, after Irvin drew parallels between the two receivers, both of whom wore the iconic No. 88 jersey in […] The post Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb shuts down Michael Irvin comparisons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan football gets key in-state commitment from 4-star OT

The Michigan football team continues to collect solid recruits, under first-year head coach Kyle Whittingham. The Wolverines got the pledge of four-star offensive lineman Jakari Lipsey, per Rivals. Lipsey is from Michigan, giving Whittingham a big in-state recruit. “The 6 (foot) 5 300 (pound) OT from Kalamazoo, MI chose the Wolverines over UCLA, LSU, and […] The post Michigan football gets key in-state commitment from 4-star OT appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Jake Guentzel drops perfect take on Game 7 vs. Habs

The Tampa Bay Lightning did what they had to do on Friday evening in Montreal, defeating the Canadiens in a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory at Bell Centre to stave off elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and force a decisive Game 7 back in Tampa on Sunday evening. Lightning forward Gage Goncalves buried a rebound […] The post Lightning’s Jake Guentzel drops perfect take on Game 7 vs. Habs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Browns restructure contract of key offensive tackle

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to a restructured contract with offensive tackle Dawand Jones for the 2026 season, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday morning. Jones was originally set to earn $3.674 million in 2026 after triggering the Proven Performance Escalator by playing more than 35% of offensive snaps in two of his first three […] The post Browns restructure contract of key offensive tackle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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