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The Colorado Avalanche haven’t yet lost a game in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and it looks like they’ll have defenseman Josh Manson back in the fold as they look to keep the undefeated streak alive at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday night. Manson was on the ice for morning skate ahead of Game […] The post Avalanche could have key defenseman back in lineup for Game 3 vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers looking to improve in every facet in her second season in the WNBA, it starts on Saturday against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in the regular-season opener. As Bueckers is joined by Wings rookie Azzi Fudd and others on the team, the second-year guard speaks on how her […] The post Wings’ Paige Bueckers drops honest admission before Fever clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the New York Liberty coming off the preseason, the team started the regular season with a bang as they beat the Connecticut Sun on Friday night, 106-75. As the Liberty stood out on opening night, one key performance from the game was guard Julie Vanloo, who has had a whirlwind of a journey. Vanloo […] The post Julie Vanloo gets brutally honest on struggles after stellar Liberty debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Friday night. Freddie Freeman played a big role in the win, as he hit a home run. Braves ace Chris Sale allowed only three runs across seven innings of work, but the Dodgers’ pitching held strong while the offense did just enough in the victory. […] The post Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman gets brutally honest on win vs. Chris Sale, Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Guardians are making another move after completing a trade on Saturday with the San Francisco Giants. After picking up catcher Patrick Bailey in that trade, Cleveland is now clearing up space by optioning catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus. Naylor is struggling at the plate this year. “Naylor has slashed just .143/.200/.238 through […] The post Guardians make Bo Naylor move after Patrick Bailey trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Guardians acquired catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. After the trade, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle shared immediate reactions to the deal from Guardians manager Stephen Vogt as well as Bailey. “I’m super grateful for the Giants organization giving me many opportunities to play this game and […] The post Patrick Bailey, Stephen Vogt’s immediate reactions to Guardians-Giants trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the Washington Commanders coming off the 2026 NFL Draft, one of their selections was Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in the seventh round. As the Commanders’ quarterback looks to make a name for himself, the rookie would speak about the first conversation he had with star Jayden Daniels. Speaking to the media on Friday, Kaliakmanis […] The post Commanders’ Athan Kaliakmanis reveals Jayden Daniels conversation after being drafted appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Led by a two-goal performance from Alex Newhook, the Montreal Canadiens bounced back in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round with a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, tying the series at 1-1. Newhook opened the scoring quickly, with Montreal taking a 1-0 lead just 96 seconds into the game after the opening […] The post Canadiens’ Alex Newhook reacts to clutch Game 2 performance vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chicago Cubs continued their winning ways Friday night, taking down the Texas Rangers 7-1 to complete their second 10-game winning streak of the season. In doing so, Chicago matched a rare MLB feat last accomplished in 1955 by the Brooklyn Dodgers, who also produced two 10-game streaks within the first 39 games of a […] The post Cubs match MLB history not seen since 1955 with second 10-game win streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It’s the NBA offseason, and the Chicago Bulls will have their work cut out for them. They hired a new VP of Basketball Operations in Bryson Graham, a man who brings a certain approach to the game that reflects the present day. He has an eye for talent that prioritizes versatility and adaptability. Qualities that […] The post Bulls’ insider says Yaxel Lendeborg fits Bryson Graham’s prototypical draft pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Indiana Fever have high hopes entering the 2026 WNBA season. Indiana is going into their season opener short-handed on Saturday. Two Fever players will not be playing in the team’s game against the Dallas Wings. “Monique Billings has been downgraded to OUT (ankle) Justine Pissott is OUT (coach’s decision),” The Athletic reported on X, […] The post The 2 players Fever will be without for season-opener vs. Wings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow was placed on the injured list on Friday. The pitcher is dealing with low back spasms. The move was not guaranteed to happen after Glasnow exited his most recent start, but Los Angeles ultimately decided that it was the best decision. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts later explained the […] The post What Dave Roberts said about Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow IL decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the New Orleans Saints coming off the 2026 NFL Draft, the team has made some picks that hopefully could end up being future building blocks for the franchise. When it comes to the Saints’ prospects, there is one that has an interesting background, as it deals with undrafted free agent Brock Rechsteiner. For professional […] The post Saints UDFA Brock Rechsteiner opens up about WWE family Scott Steiner, Bron Breakker appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are actively reshaping their roster following the 2026 NFL Draft by adding veteran depth to their defensive front. The team has officially re-signed defensive lineman Dean Lowry to a one-year contract, as reported by Ian Rapoport and Aaron Wilson. Lowry, a 31-year-old veteran with nine years of NFL experience, spent the entire […] The post Steelers sign offensive tackle, 2026 3rd-round pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Athletics opened their road series with a hard-fought 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, and Nick Kurtz was right in the mix as they got it done at Camden Yards. Kurtz lined a crucial two-run triple in the fifth inning and finished with two hits, extending his MLB-leading on-base streak to […] The post Athletics’ Nick Kurtz keeps making franchise history in win vs. Orioles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The St. Louis Cardinals have surprised many with their strong start to the season. On Friday, they won the second of their four-game series against the San Diego Padres 6-0. The biggest highlight came in the 5th inning with a “Little League Grand Slam” by second baseman JJ Wetherholt, per Bernie Wilson of MLB.com. With […] The post JJ Wetherholt’s hilarious reaction to Little League Grand Slam appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Anaheim Ducks got shellacked by the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series Friday. Vegas defeated Anaheim, 6-2. Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville is trying to look at the bright side, as he believes his club learned a lesson. “There’s a lesson to take out of today’s game, and […] The post The lesson Ducks’ Joel Quenneville learned after Game 3 loss to Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tennessee Titans on Friday signed wide receiver Carnell Tate to a fully guaranteed four-year rookie contract worth $51.1 million. The agreement includes a $33.6 million signing bonus after Tennessee selected Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tate became one of the highest draft picks from the 2026 class […] The post Carnell Tate signs $51 million fully-guaranteed contract with Titans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Guardians are reportedly acquiring catcher Patrick Bailey in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. “BREAKING: The Cleveland Guardians are acquiring two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey in a trade with the San Francisco Giants for the No. 29 pick in this year’s draft and left-handed pitching prospect […] The post Guardians land Patrick Bailey in big trade with Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It was not a mistake that Kaitlyn Chen made the Golden State Valkyries final 12-player roster, and she proved it in their 91-80 season-opener win over the Seattle Storm on the road. In 16 minutes off the bench, Chen finished with 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting and +10 plus/minus, providing a much-needed spark after the […] The post Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase credits Kaitlyn Chen’s offseason work for opening night dominance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Vegas Golden Knights skated past the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Golden Knights winger Mitch Marner had a huge game, as Vegas won 6-2. The Golden Knights now have a 2-1 lead in the series. Following the game, Marner spoke out about his performance in Game 3. He posted […] The post Mitch Marner’s reaction to massive Game 3 performance for Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Timberwolves couldn’t shake off the San Antonio Spurs in a 115-108 loss in Game 3 on Friday. Now they trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven Western Conference Semifinals. As one would expect, they had no answer for the sheer dominance of Victor Wembanyama. Despite a strong showing by Anthony Edwards (32 points, 14 rebounds), […] The post Anthony Edwards drops Victor Wembanyama truth bomb after Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Guardians picked up another win on Friday night, handling the Minnesota Twins 6-4 at Progressive Field, while much of the attention centered on rookie infielder Travis Bazzana and his first major league home run. The 23-year-old second baseman, selected first overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, connected for the milestone blast in the […] The post What Guardians rookie Travis Bazzana said about 1st career home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chicago White Sox continue to get monster production from Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. Murakami blasted his 15th home run of the season on Friday. Many Major League Baseball insiders are now debating why so many other teams didn’t take a chance on the infielder, ahead of the 2026 season. A new ESPN report points […] The post The blind spot that made White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami a ‘bad miss’ for other teams appeared first on ClutchPoints.
