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Pirates’ Brandon Lowe doubles down on home runs in Keystone State clash vs. Phillies

Brandon Lowe was explosive with his at-bat appearances during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clash with the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Lowe is going through the ninth season of his MLB career, his first with the Pirates. He spent the last eight years with the Tampa Bay Rays, looking to start anew in Pittsburgh. So far, […] The post Pirates’ Brandon Lowe doubles down on home runs in Keystone State clash vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff toasts his squad for being ‘legally handsy’ vs. Cavs in Game 6

The Detroit Pistons were staring down the barrel of elimination, and nobody in that locker room blinked. Facing a must-win Game 6 on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers, JB Bickerstaff’s squad delivered one of the most dominant defensive performances of the entire NBA playoffs, routing the Cavs 115-94 to force a winner-take-all Game 7 […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff toasts his squad for being ‘legally handsy’ vs. Cavs in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steelers’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter 2026 with a new head coach, a quarterback situation that still lacks a definitive answer, and a schedule that includes a punishing late-season primetime gauntlet that could expose every vulnerability on this roster. New head coach Mike McCarthy inherits a team that went 10-7 last season and won the AFC North, […] The post Steelers’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham earns MVP chants in Cleveland after Game 6 win

Cade Cunningham earned serious recognition from fans after he delivered a key performance in the Detroit Pistons’ Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road on Friday night. Cunningham is going through the fifth season of his NBA career with the Pistons. He is progressing through his second playoff run, shining as one […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham earns MVP chants in Cleveland after Game 6 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Joan Soto smashes 250th career home run vs. Yankees

History has a way of finding Juan Soto in the biggest moments, and Friday night at Citi Field was no different. In the bottom of the seventh inning of a Subway Series showdown between the New York Mets and New York Yankees, the 27-year-old superstar crushed career home run No. 250 to center field, sending […] The post Mets’ Joan Soto smashes 250th career home run vs. Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham, Paul Reed even series vs. Cavs at 3-3

The Detroit Pistons have once again responded with their backs against the wall. Down 3-2 in the series on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pistons ran away with a 115-94 victory after putting up a dominant second-half effort spearheaded by the team’s bench players. While it was still […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham, Paul Reed even series vs. Cavs at 3-3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Commanders’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule

The Washington Commanders enter 2026 carrying the emotional scar tissue of a 5-12 disaster season, a franchise quarterback whose body betrayed him at every turn, and a schedule that the NFL has shown absolutely no mercy in constructing. After reaching the NFC Championship Game in 2024, Washington fell apart the moment Jayden Daniels went down, […] The post Commanders’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aaron Judge, Juan Soto share a moment during Subway Series clash

It’s common knowledge that the Yankees and Mets aren’t always on the best of terms. After all, the famed Subway Series is about New York supremacy above all, so anything goes. However, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are able to duke it out while maintaining a strong sense of decorum. During the first game of […] The post Aaron Judge, Juan Soto share a moment during Subway Series clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green reacts to Myles Turner’s Giannis Antetokounmpo comments

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking at having a very active summer, and that’s before we even get to Myles Turner’s recent comments about Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has chimed in. In a recent interview with New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart on the Game Recognize Game podcast, Turner […] The post Draymond Green reacts to Myles Turner’s Giannis Antetokounmpo comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Twins’ Byron Buxton gets encouraging injury update despite not playing vs. Brewers

The Minnesota Twins have been struggling much of the season, but they are situated in the lowly American League Central and they are in contention. Even though the Twins have a 20-24 record, they are just 3 1/2 games behind the first place Cleveland Guardians and just 1 1/2 games out of a Wild Card […] The post Twins’ Byron Buxton gets encouraging injury update despite not playing vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Zaire Franklin reveals why he picked Packers as trade landing spot

Zaire Franklin is embracing the next chapter of his NFL career as he gears up for the start of his stint with the Green Bay Packers. Franklin played the first eight years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2024. Indianapolis ultimately decided to part ways by sending him […] The post Zaire Franklin reveals why he picked Packers as trade landing spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Jalen Duren leaves Game 6 vs. Cavs with injury

The Detroit Pistons Came into Friday night’s Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers facing elimination and thus needing all hands on deck in order to face a Game 7 back at home in Detroit. Unfortunately, they may have to do it without starting center Jalen Duren. Duren had a strong game for the Pistons through […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren leaves Game 6 vs. Cavs with injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Packers’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule

The Green Bay Packers enter 2026 with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, a weapons-loaded offense, and a defense headlined by one of the most electric pass rushers in football. But the NFL schedule makers have handed Matt LaFleur’s crew a wake-up call. With opponents carrying a combined .538 winning percentage from a year ago, Green Bay […] The post Packers’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lucky fan drains $10,000 half court shot during Game 6

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers look to muster up the same courage they showed in Game 5 to close out the Eastern Conference Semifinals at home in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons. Some of it has to do with skill, some with will, and some with luck. Speaking of luck, one Cavs fan will […] The post Lucky fan drains $10,000 half court shot during Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy will ‘explore everything’ with 11th pick in NBA Draft

SAN FRANCISCO – With Steve Kerr locked in for the next two years, now the offseason really begins for general manager Mike Dunleavy and the Golden State Warriors. And one of those tasks will be deciding what to do with their lottery 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a valuable chip that gives […] The post Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy will ‘explore everything’ with 11th pick in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Schwarber joins elite Phillies club with 20th home run of 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a roller coaster of a season so far, as consistency has gone out the window for a majority of the team. While the club continues to find ways to right the ship, Kyle Schwarber maintains his elite year by hitting his 19th and 20th home runs of 2026. At the […] The post Kyle Schwarber joins elite Phillies club with 20th home run of 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Could Dodgers’ River Ryan replace Blake Snell in starting rotation?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have weathered significant injuries and inconsistent stretches in the past, but they are invariably a fixture in October baseball. Although Dave Roberts has had to manage around plenty of speed bumps over the last two seasons, the end result has been the same: a World Series parade. Can LA exhibit the […] The post Could Dodgers’ River Ryan replace Blake Snell in starting rotation? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5-star DT David Folorunsho picks Notre Dame Fighting Irish over Miami, Georgia

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish got a huge pickup in the defensive trenches, earning the commitment of defensive tackle David Folorunsho. Folorunsho announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish on Friday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. He picked them over the likes of the Miami Hurricanes, Georgia Bulldogs, and Texas Tech Red […] The post 5-star DT David Folorunsho picks Notre Dame Fighting Irish over Miami, Georgia appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Andrew Miller reflects on Guardians’ incredible 2016 World Series run

The Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians) were defeated in the 2016 World Series. It was an incredible series that saw the Chicago Cubs win in seven games. One pitcher who made a tremendous impact for Cleveland was reliever Andrew Miller. Miller, who retired after the 2021 season, was traded from the New York Yankees to […] The post Andrew Miller reflects on Guardians’ incredible 2016 World Series run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Roman Anthony gets injury update for Red Sox before Braves clash

The Boston Red Sox and their slumbering offense need some good news. They may have gotten it Friday as young slugger Roman Anthony was no longer wearing a splint on his wrist. That could indicate that a return to the Red Sox lineup is forthcoming on the team’s current road trip. The Red Sox are […] The post Roman Anthony gets injury update for Red Sox before Braves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Juan Soto playing the Yankees reminds Trevor Plouffe of Major League

Even though the New York Mets aren’t one of the best teams, they have one of the best players in Juan Soto. On Friday, the Mets began a three-game crosstown series against the Yankees. In many ways, the story is Juan Soto against the Yankees. A concept that former MLB player-turned-analyst Trevor Plouffe strongly maintains, […] The post Why Juan Soto playing the Yankees reminds Trevor Plouffe of Major League appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart go in on Philly sports down debate after 76ers series

The New York Knicks came out in their series against the Philadelphia 76ers and won Games 1 and 2 at home. They did what they were supposed to do, protecting home-court against a Conference rival. But what Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the Knicks did after that was very impressive. New York came into Games […] The post Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart go in on Philly sports down debate after 76ers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Blake Snell returns to IL, may need surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced hours before Friday’s matchup vs. the L.A. Angels that Blake Snell was being scratched from his scheduled start for an unknown reason. Well, the reason for manager Dave Roberts benching the star left-hander has been revealed, as Snell is going back to the IL. Reports indicate that loose bodies were […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell returns to IL, may need surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suspect arrested in Ahmad Hardy shooting case

Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy was recently released from the hospital after being a victim in a scary shooting incident at a concert in Mississippi. While he focuses on working his way back to the field for the 2026-27 season, new reports reveal that a suspect has been arrested for allegedly shooting Hardy. Reports […] The post Suspect arrested in Ahmad Hardy shooting case appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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