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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano prediction, odds, pick for MVP MMA 1

The Main Event of MVP MMA 1 is finally here as we present a prediction and pick for this headlining bout in the Women’s Featherweight (145) Division. MMA pioneers will meet as Ronda Rousey will take on Gina Carano in a can’t-miss spectacle on Netflix. Check our MMA odds series for the Rousey-Carano prediction and pick. Ronda Rousey […] The post Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano prediction, odds, pick for MVP MMA 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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AJ Dybantsa reveals ‘crazy’ surprise for LeBron James during workout

The NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, and now we know that the Washington Wizards will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft next month. That pick is highly expected to be BYU forward AJ Dybantsa. Dybantsa attended the Draft Combine, where coaches, scouts, and front office personnel got to […] The post AJ Dybantsa reveals ‘crazy’ surprise for LeBron James during workout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Co-leader Aldrich Potgieter drops ‘comfortable’ truth bomb on PGA Championship

It’s been a day for the South African golfers at the PGA Championship. Two golfers made big headlines on Thursday in the opening round. Garrick Higgo showed up one minute late to his tee time and was given a 2-stroke penalty. He found a way to still shoot a 67 on the day, and if […] The post Co-leader Aldrich Potgieter drops ‘comfortable’ truth bomb on PGA Championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets rumors: Clay Holmes could draw interest in trade talks

With rumors surrounding the New York Mets as the struggles continue in the 2026 season, one name that could be talked about is star pitcher Clay Holmes. As the Mets’ season has been one to forget thus far, this MLB insider discusses the interest around the league for Holmes. If there is one bright side […] The post Mets rumors: Clay Holmes could draw interest in trade talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs vs. Timberwolves 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 6 prediction, odds, pick

The San Antonio Spurs have demonstrated a significant advantage over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their second-round series. In addition to taking a 3-2 lead into Friday night’s potential clincher in Minnesota, the Spurs have won their three games by an average of 24.7 points. The Timberwolves have won their two games by an average of […] The post Spurs vs. Timberwolves 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 6 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Predators trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

For a second consecutive year, the Nashville Predators came up short in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup Playoff berth, finishing the campaign with a 38-34-10 record. Although Nashville remained in the postseason conversation for stretches of the season, an underwhelming opening stretch proved too much to overcome in the long run. The Predators stumbled […] The post 2 early Predators trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros news: Yordan Alvarez breaks 5-game homer-less drought with centerfield moonshot

The drought is over. Yordan Alvarez stepped into the box in the Astros’ series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday and did what he always seems to eventually do, launched a moonshot that had no business staying in the ballpark for home run No. 14 of the 2026 season. Yordan Alvarez crushes home run […] The post Astros news: Yordan Alvarez breaks 5-game homer-less drought with centerfield moonshot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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SIAC Commissioner talks new unified HBCU football poll

The commissioners of the SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, and SIAC made headlines in April with the announcement of the launch of the Black College Football Poll. The poll is a unified effort from the four HBCU conferences to honor the best players and teams in HBCU football. In a recent interview on HBCU Gameday’s podcast The […] The post SIAC Commissioner talks new unified HBCU football poll appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners’ Luke Raley hits massive 1st inning homer just hours after Cal Raleigh hit IL

As Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh has been put on the injured list (IL), there could be fans worried about the power hitting on the team with his absence, though he had been in a slump of his own. While the Mariners look to stay afloat after Raleigh landed on the IL, Luke Raley […] The post Mariners’ Luke Raley hits massive 1st inning homer just hours after Cal Raleigh hit IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Ken Rosenthal is still bullish on Yankees rotation amid Max Fried uncertainty

The New York Yankees didn’t want to see Max Fried leave their game against the Baltimore Orioles with elbow soreness, especially when looking at all the other injuries their pitching staff has dealt with. The good news is that Fried doesn’t believe that the injury is serious, but you also can’t take a player’s word […] The post Why Ken Rosenthal is still bullish on Yankees rotation amid Max Fried uncertainty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets president drops confident take on Comets name litigation

The Houston Comets, one of the original franchises during the WNBA’s 1997 inaugural season, will be making a return following a rebranding after the Connecticut Sun’s planned move to Houston for the 2027 season. Or will they? The move is still planned, but the organization ran into potential legal issues surrounding the Comets name. The […] The post Rockets president drops confident take on Comets name litigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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White Sox break jaw-dropping under .500 streak with 21-21 record

With a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox moved to 21-21 on the season. It has been a long time since the White Sox and their fans saw the franchise sit at .500. To be exact, it has been 1,316 days, via Dylan Barnas of FutureSox. While Chicago […] The post White Sox break jaw-dropping under .500 streak with 21-21 record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Expect Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini jokes in NFL schedule release videos

In about five hours, NFL teams will release their schedule videos for all kinds of funny content on social media. Every single fan who is waiting for the release of the videos will be looking for the memes surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. There is no doubt that the Los Angeles Chargers will do […] The post Expect Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini jokes in NFL schedule release videos appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants rumors: San Francisco not discussing trading Rafael Devers, other stars

The San Francisco Giants have endured a difficult season. The Giants could possibly look to trade some stars away before the deadline. According to MLB insider Robert Murray, however, that is unlikely to happen. “Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, the Giants have not internally discussed trading any of those players,” Murray said during an […] The post Giants rumors: San Francisco not discussing trading Rafael Devers, other stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights making 1 lineup tweak with chance to silence Ducks in Game 6

The Vegas Golden Knights haven’t been past the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs since winning their inaugural championship back in 2022-23 — but they have a prime opportunity to get one step closer to their ultimate goal on Thursday night. The Knights lead the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 following a 3-2 overtime victory in […] The post Golden Knights making 1 lineup tweak with chance to silence Ducks in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bobby Witt Jr.’s honest admission will catch Royals fans’ attention

With Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. already winning awards, like being honored as American Player of the Week, the 25-year-old has been enjoying a productive season thus far. As Witt’s numbers with the Royals are ones to marvel at, he would speak about his approach to the game that is sure to catch […] The post Bobby Witt Jr.’s honest admission will catch Royals fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Mets’ rookie AJ Ewing smoke 1st career home run off of Tigers’ Keider Montero

The New York Mets are in the process of taking on the Detroit Tigers on Thursday for the third contest of a three-game series. While New York has had a bit of a difficult start to the season, recently called-up rookie AJ Ewing is turning heads with his brilliant play. He did so once again […] The post Watch Mets’ rookie AJ Ewing smoke 1st career home run off of Tigers’ Keider Montero appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Sparks star Lisa Leslie latest to be granted this arena honor

When it comes to the greatest players in franchise history for the Los Angeles Sparks, Lisa Leslie sits atop the list at No. 1, and later this WNBA season, she will be honored by the team with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena. The Sparks announced plans on Thursday to unveil a statue honoring Lisa […] The post Former Sparks star Lisa Leslie latest to be granted this arena honor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers news: Detroit 2B smacks second career homer off Mets’ Nolan McLean

The Detroit Tigers entered Sunday’s matchup against the New York Mets looking to avoid a sweep. Second baseman Gage Workman is doing everything is his power to ensure Tigers victory. With runners on first and third in the top of the first inning, Workman hit a three-run shot off of Nolan McLean. It marked Workman’s […] The post Tigers news: Detroit 2B smacks second career homer off Mets’ Nolan McLean appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patrick Beverley unloads on Brandon Jennings, Rashad McCants in viral rant

If nobody knows at this point, Patrick Beverley is going to have smoke for anybody he feels is disrespecting him, regardless of who it is. His latest two victims are recurring enemies of his, and they both have to be on Gilbert Arenas’ show: Brandon Jennings and Rashad McCants. Beverley got into a back-and-forth with […] The post Patrick Beverley unloads on Brandon Jennings, Rashad McCants in viral rant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5 options to replace Craig Berube as Maple Leafs’ head coach

It has been an eventful first few weeks for John Chayka and Mats Sundin as the leaders of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office. The team won the NHL Draft Lottery for the first-overall pick, is dealing with trade rumors for their captain, Auston Matthews, and then fired their head coach, Craig Berube. For their […] The post 5 options to replace Craig Berube as Maple Leafs’ head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s 18-0 record vs. California NBA teams feels historically absurd

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been dominant so far in these playoffs, recently surviving their first close call of the postseason in Game 4 of the second round against the Los Angeles Lakers to complete their second straight sweep. The Thunder once again led the NBA in wins this season and are now just eight […] The post Thunder’s 18-0 record vs. California NBA teams feels historically absurd appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski drops ‘adrenaline’ truth bomb on Yankees clash

With Milwaukee Brewers star pitcher Jacob Misiorowski throwing gems amidst an All-Star push, the speed of his pitches has been truly unbelievable to the baseball world. After another gem thrown by the Brewers star in Misiorowski, he would speak on his outing against the New York Yankees last Friday in the win, 6-0. In that […] The post Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski drops ‘adrenaline’ truth bomb on Yankees clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Insider reveals what White Sox should do at trade deadline

The Chicago White Sox have upset expectations so far during the 2026 season. They are 21-21 and in second place in the American League Central standings. The White Sox believe they can win the division. Trade rumors are already beginning to swirl around the MLB world, and it remains to be seen if Chicago will […] The post Insider reveals what White Sox should do at trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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