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Mark Daigneault’s encouraging Jalen Williams injury update ahead of Thunder’s WCF

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault provided an update on Jalen Williams ahead of their best-of-7 Western Conference Finals. After Williams missed the Thunder’s Game 4 victory that eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers, he could make his return for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Daigneault gave reporters the latest on Williams’ recovery […] The post Mark Daigneault’s encouraging Jalen Williams injury update ahead of Thunder’s WCF appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Olivia Gaines talks Dawn Staley inspiration, vision for North Carolina Central

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley is widely considered one of the best coaches in college basketball, and she’s creating a coaching tree that branches out to HBCU basketball. With Candace Dupree at Tennessee State, Olivia Gaines is the latest to join the Division I ranks at North Carolina Central. In an interview posted by […] The post Olivia Gaines talks Dawn Staley inspiration, vision for North Carolina Central appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies star Bryce Harper reveals Don Mattingly’s crucial message that fans will appreciate

The Philadelphia Phillies continued building momentum Friday night with another dramatic comeback victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bryce Harper’s postgame comments quickly drew attention after he revealed the message from interim manager Don Mattingly that helped fuel the rally. The Phillies improved to 22-23 after erasing multiple deficits during an 11-9 extra-innings win at PNC […] The post Phillies star Bryce Harper reveals Don Mattingly’s crucial message that fans will appreciate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Terry Francona impacted Guardians’ decision to draft Travis Bazzana in 2024

Travis Bazzana is one of the league’s most exciting young prospects, as he finally made his MLB debut this season with the Cleveland Guardians. He joined the franchise in the 2024 MLB Draft as the No. 1 overall pick that year. As it turns out, current Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona helped Cleveland select the […] The post How Terry Francona impacted Guardians’ decision to draft Travis Bazzana in 2024 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The shocking injury that Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier played through in postseason

It’s hard to believe how productive Cutter Gauthier was for the Anaheim Ducks in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs considering what he was playing through. Gauthier broke both his L1 and L2 vertebrae on March 30 in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, he confirmed in his end-of-season interview earlier this week, but didn’t […] The post The shocking injury that Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier played through in postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Storm center Dominique Malonga is out vs. Fever

The Seattle Storm will remain without sophomore center Dominique Malonga for Sunday’s road matchup against the Indiana Fever after she was ruled out due to a concussion. Seattle enters the contest with a 1-2 record as it prepares to conclude a three-game road trip. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. PT, with the game airing […] The post Why Storm center Dominique Malonga is out vs. Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Two moves Timberwolves must make after disappointing series vs. Spurs

After putting up a valiant effort against the Denver Nuggets to upset them in the first round, the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the San Antonio Spurs in six games. While the Timberwolves never seemed fully out of it, it was clear that the Spurs were the better team. Anthony Edwards’ return to the lineup after […] The post Two moves Timberwolves must make after disappointing series vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Athletics’ Nick Kurtz drops ‘rollercoaster’ confession after crushing another home run vs. Giants

The Athletics earned a big 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday, giving the club its 23rd win of the season and keeping them in first place in the AL West. Nick Kurtz hit another home run during the contest, making it his third in three games. However, after the victory, the second-year […] The post Athletics’ Nick Kurtz drops ‘rollercoaster’ confession after crushing another home run vs. Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers get pitcher back from IL before Blue Jays game

As the Detroit Tigers continue their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, their starting pitching rotation, which has been decimated by injury so far this season, is about to get a big boost. Casey Mize, who suffered an adductor strain, has been activated from the 15-day Injured List, according to the official Tigers’ social […] The post Tigers get pitcher back from IL before Blue Jays game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-Cleveland star Jason Kipnis reflects on Rajai Davis’ incredible Game 7 home run

Certain feats transcend the outcome of a game and produce enough emotion to last a lifetime. One of the biggest moments in Cleveland baseball history actually came in one of the franchise’s most painful losses, as Rajai Davis hit a two-run homer off potential Hall of Fame closer Aroldis Chapman in Game 7 of the […] The post Ex-Cleveland star Jason Kipnis reflects on Rajai Davis’ incredible Game 7 home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Jayson Tatum, other stars have helped Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo with Achilles injury recovery

Nearly two months ago, Jayson Tatum shared an uplifting message for the Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo after his devastating Achilles injury. Tatum, who had recently completed a challenging rehabilitation process for a similar injury sustained during the 2025 playoffs, expressed deep empathy for DiVincenzo. After making a quicker-than-expected return to the Boston Celtics’ lineup, Tatum […] The post How Jayson Tatum, other stars have helped Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo with Achilles injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff drops encouraging Owen Power update after twisted leg in Game 5

The Buffalo Sabres are preparing to try to keep their season alive in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night — and they will have key defenseman Owen Power available for the crucial contest. The 2021 No. 1 overall draft selection left during the third period of […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff drops encouraging Owen Power update after twisted leg in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Guardians’ Steven Kwan hitting somewhere other than leadoff in lineup for first time since 2022

The Cleveland Guardians are currently dealing with a significant offensive slump from star outfielder Steven Kwan. Despite the team’s recent success, including a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels, Kwan’s batting average has fallen to .206 over 41 games in 2026. Former Guardians reliever Jensen Lewis discussed this struggle on the BIGPLAY Cleveland Show, noting […] The post Guardians’ Steven Kwan hitting somewhere other than leadoff in lineup for first time since 2022 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cardinals make injury roster moves ahead of Royals matchup

The St. Louis Cardinals adjusted their pitching staff on Saturday morning ahead of another matchup vs. the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium, announcing a pair of roster moves as the club continues managing its bullpen during a strong early-season run. The Cardinals entered Saturday at 26-18 after outlasting the Royals in Friday night’s 11-inning […] The post Cardinals make injury roster moves ahead of Royals matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers GM Stan Bowman says Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl won’t have say in next head coach

After the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks, speculation began building that the team could be on the verge of serious changes. Those serious changes were made in the form of a major leadership shift behind the bench, as the Oilers dismissed head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant […] The post Oilers GM Stan Bowman says Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl won’t have say in next head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Schwarber joins Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire in MLB history

The Philadelphia Phillies are making headway after a slow start. They have won seven out of their last ten games, with an 11-9 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.  A major catalyst has been, of course, Kyle Schwarber, who hit his 20th home run yesterday. Altogether, he went 3-for-5 with three hits, two home […] The post Kyle Schwarber joins Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees promote pitcher after placing Max Fried on IL

The New York Yankees and their fans experienced significant relief yesterday regarding the health of their ace, Max Fried. After the left-hander exited Wednesday’s game in Baltimore with elbow soreness after just three innings, initial fears of a severe injury ran high. However, MLB insider Bob Nightengale reported that Fried has successfully avoided the worst-case […] The post Yankees promote pitcher after placing Max Fried on IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Juraj Slafkovsky reveals how Canadiens can close out Sabres in Game 6

The Montreal Canadiens are in a familiar spot: up 3-2 in a Stanley Cup Playoff series with an opportunity to close it out in Game 6 on home ice. It’s the exact place they were in against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1, and they’ll be hoping for different fortune this time around. The […] The post Juraj Slafkovsky reveals how Canadiens can close out Sabres in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shaq still trolls Charles Barkley even after getting masters from LSU

Even during graduation season, Shaquille O’Neal finds a way to troll Charles Barkley. On Saturday, O’Neal was conferred another degree from his alma mater, LSU. The four-time NBA champion walked across the stage to receive his Master’s in Liberal Arts. Shaquille "I hate Charles Barkley" O'Neal 😅 Shaq earned his masters from LSU—and still found […] The post Shaq still trolls Charles Barkley even after getting masters from LSU appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4-star running back commits to Michigan over Alabama

On Saturday, four-star running back Tyson Robinson from Brandon (Miss.) High School announced his commitment to Michigan, choosing the Wolverines over Alabama and Tennessee. His decision also follows offers and interest from programs including Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, and Miami. Robinson, standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 201 pounds, is ranked among the top running backs […] The post 4-star running back commits to Michigan over Alabama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez said after huge game vs. Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers had to make a sudden change just hours before the opener of the Freeway Series on Friday. Blake Snell, who was supposed to make his second start of the year after dealing with shoulder fatigue, was scratched from the lineup and placed on the injured list due to loose bodies in […] The post What Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez said after huge game vs. Angels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals place reliever on IL before Cardinals clash

The Kansas City Royals adjusted their pitching staff Saturday ahead of the second game of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, announcing several roster moves as they try to stabilize their bullpen during a difficult stretch. Kansas City has gone 7-8 over its last 15 games while struggling to stay […] The post Royals place reliever on IL before Cardinals clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Conley reveals why he’s not retiring after Minnesota’s playoff defeat

Despite Minnesota’s tough Game 6 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Mike Conley is not calling it quits yet. The tenured veteran point guard indicated that he has no plans on hanging it up, in a quote obtained by Chris Hines of the Minnesota Star Tribune. “I think I might’ve proved to myself I can […] The post Mike Conley reveals why he’s not retiring after Minnesota’s playoff defeat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox’s Trevor Story lands on IL with groin injury

It’s been a rough year for the Boston Red Sox, as the club is in last place in the AL East right now with an 18-26 record. To make matters worse, the team is going to be without Trevor Story in the lineup for some time, as he was placed on the injury list on […] The post Red Sox’s Trevor Story lands on IL with groin injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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