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LeBron James looks to extend streak that started when Bronny was just 3

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of sending the Houston Rockets to Cancun. They have a chance to close out their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against Houston on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena, where Game 5 is scheduled to be played. Odds are stacked against the Rockets […] The post LeBron James looks to extend streak that started when Bronny was just 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green reveals biggest Stephen Curry misconception

While some NBA fans believe veteran Draymond Green would be the Golden State Warriors player asking about the team’s future, he says that role is typically reserved for All-Star Stephen Curry. While the team awaits its direction in the offseason, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is no longer under contract. Green is entering the final […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green reveals biggest Stephen Curry misconception appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lindy Ruff’s intriguing ‘pressure’ message before Bruins Game 6

The Buffalo Sabres fell in Game 5 against the Boston Bruins. Buffalo had the chance to eliminate their Atlantic Division rival from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Instead, David Pastrnak scored in double overtime to give his team one more chance. And it gave Lindy Ruff’s Sabres a chance to evaluate their performance. Ruff is […] The post Lindy Ruff’s intriguing ‘pressure’ message before Bruins Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chase DeLauter’s honest comments on Guardians will catch fans’ attention

The Cleveland Guardians are now 16-16 this season after earning a 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Outfielder Chase DeLauter has played a crucial role in Cleveland’s lineup this season. After the game, he shared an honest take on the 2026 Guardians, via Mason Horodyski. “Great group of guys,” DeLauter said. “I […] The post Chase DeLauter’s honest comments on Guardians will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon injury situation could raise concerns after coach’s comments

The Denver Nuggets are on the brink of what would be a disastrous playoff exit in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets were able to win Game 5 in front of their home crowd to force a Game 6 and cut the series deficit to just 3-2. Both teams in this series […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon injury situation could raise concerns after coach’s comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles’ Trevor Rogers lands on injured list on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers had one of his best seasons in 2025 when he finished with a 1.81 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 18 starts. He owned a career-best 5.5 WAR and emerged as the best starter on the roster. The start of the 2026 season has not seen that same level of […] The post Orioles’ Trevor Rogers lands on injured list on Wednesday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tim Kurkjian goes scorched earth on potential 2027 MLB lockout, payroll concerns

Even as the 2026 season continues, concerns about a potential MLB lockout ahead of the 2027 season are beginning to surface as the current labor agreement approaches its expiration. The league’s collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 1, 2026. If negotiations between owners and players stall, it could lead to a […] The post Tim Kurkjian goes scorched earth on potential 2027 MLB lockout, payroll concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN reveals stunning NHL TV record from Flyers-Penguins series

The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins series had a lot of meaning for fans of the Pennsylvania rivalry and the ones who stuck around after their Stanley Cup Playoff battles in the early 2010s. While most of the players have come and gone, the Penguins still have the trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and […] The post ESPN reveals stunning NHL TV record from Flyers-Penguins series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Athletic editor addresses Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel scandal

Dianna Russini’s former employer, The Athletic, has addressed the scandal between the former NFL insider and the New England Patriots coach, Mike Vrabel. Steven Ginsberg, the executive editor at The Athletic, reportedly had an all-hands meeting lasting about 10 minutes on Wednesday, April 29, to address the handling of the Russini and Vrabel situation, according […] The post Athletic editor addresses Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg makes Kon Knueppel admission after ROY win

With Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg winning the NBA’s Rookie of the Year honors, the contention came down to him and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel. Besides the Mavericks rookie in Flagg talking about winning the award, he would also express the relationship he has with Knueppel. Besides competing for the Rookie of the Year […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg makes Kon Knueppel admission after ROY win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ravens daft video shows how Dabo Swinney tip led to franchise first

The Baltimore Ravens had eight Day Three picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, allowing them to be flexible and let owner Steve Bisciotti make one of the decisions. Bisciotti took Clemson running back Adam Randall with his pick, which he credited to Dabo Swinney. Bisciotti revealed all the details in his call with Randall right […] The post Ravens daft video shows how Dabo Swinney tip led to franchise first appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets shout out Grant Williams after life-changing moment

After the Charlotte Hornets fell short to the Orlando Magic in the NBA Play-In tournament, guard Grant Williams picked himself up in a special way. On Wednesday, the organization offered its congratulations to Williams on his engagement to his now-fiancée, softball star Kiki Milloy. “big congrats to our guy Grant and his fiancée Kiki!”. They […] The post Hornets shout out Grant Williams after life-changing moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors, Thunder could find themselves battling over Yaxel Lendeborg in NBA Draft

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is Tuesday, June 23. Until then, we will see tons of mock drafts in what will be a loaded front-end of the first round. Many mock drafts are seeing BYU Star AJ Dybantsa as the first one to hear his name called on draft night. However, anything […] The post Warriors, Thunder could find themselves battling over Yaxel Lendeborg in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luke Fickell offers sobering take on Wisconsin football’s NFL draft drought

Wisconsin football used to be one of the top programs in the Big Ten, consistently making it to Big Ten Championship Games and Rose Bowls during the 2010s. However, the Badgers have struggled with the transition to the NIL era, and have now become a bottom-feeder in recent years. The downturn has happened under head […] The post Luke Fickell offers sobering take on Wisconsin football’s NFL draft drought appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Kings trade targets after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Los Angeles Kings, as most hockey fans know them over the past two decades, will never be the same after their first-round sweep at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche. There was no shame in them losing to the Presidents’ Trophy winners, but seeing Anze Kopitar’s career end that way left a bit of […] The post 2 early Kings trade targets after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Freddie Freeman addresses Dodgers’ struggles after Marlins series loss

After starting out the 2026 MLB season on fire, the Los Angeles Dodgers have hit a bit of a skid as of late, losing seven of their last 12 games, including two lost series to the San Francisco Giants and now the Miami Marlins, following a 3-2 defeat in a noon game on Wednesday. While […] The post Freddie Freeman addresses Dodgers’ struggles after Marlins series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers hire 2016 World Series champion as special assistant

The Detroit Tigers added championship experience to their organization on Wednesday by hiring former MLB pitcher Kyle Hendricks as a special assistant. The organization announced the move as part of its continued effort to strengthen the Tigers’ pitching development throughout the entire system. Hendricks, a 2016 World Series champion with the Chicago Cubs, takes an […] The post Tigers hire 2016 World Series champion as special assistant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 prediction, odds, pick

The Boston Celtics got hit with a haymaker of sorts in Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. After a blowout win at Philadelphia in Game 4, the Celtics thought they would come home and simply take care of business and eliminate their long-time rivals in five games. The 76ers found themselves trailing by 13 points […] The post Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets rumors: Jon Heyman’s ‘thumper’ trade tease predictably invokes Pete Alonso

With the New York Mets currently in a series against the Washington Nationals, the team has been highlighted by many for the slow start they are off to at 10-19 ahead of Wednesday’s contest. As the Mets look to bounce back in the 2026 season, reporter Jon Heyman speaks on a trade the team is […] The post Mets rumors: Jon Heyman’s ‘thumper’ trade tease predictably invokes Pete Alonso appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg breaks silence on winning Rookie of the Year

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was announced NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 regular season. It’s an incredibly deserved award for a player who led his team in virtually every statistical category while being asked to play a position he’s never really played coming into the year. In his first season in the […] The post Cooper Flagg breaks silence on winning Rookie of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners pitcher’s encouraging injury update after Twins game comes with a catch

The Seattle Mariners earned a 5-3 victory against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. However, relief pitcher Matt Brash suffered an injury scare only two pitches after entering the contest. After the game, Brash shared an injury update, via Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. “Matt Brash said that he’s been dealing with discomfort in his right side […] The post Mariners pitcher’s encouraging injury update after Twins game comes with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scottie Scheffler sounds off on controversial Ryder Cup captain selection

The PGA Tour has returned to Trump International at Doral for the Cadillac Championship this week. Scottie Scheffler is in the field, but everyone wanted to talk to him about Ryder Cup USA picking Jim Furyk as the captain. Furyk was the captain in 2018, when Team USA got smashed by Europe in France. What […] The post Scottie Scheffler sounds off on controversial Ryder Cup captain selection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Auburn football HC Alex Golesh fires back at Alabama Iron Bowl dominance

Ahead of his first season as Auburn’s head football coach, Alex Golesh knows his job is not just to win; he has to beat Alabama. As important as every game is, Golesh knows the Iron Bowl has significantly more weight than even most bowl games to Tigers fans. When asked by a reporter about Auburn’s […] The post Auburn football HC Alex Golesh fires back at Alabama Iron Bowl dominance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Georgia football’s Kirby Smart responds to fan pressure after back-to-back CFP flameouts

As head coach Kirby Smart continues to lead the Georgia football program, there has been some disappointment with the team after back-to-back seasons finished at the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. With the Georgia football team getting commitments and working on the transfer portal, Smart would speak on the fan pressure after the last two seasons. […] The post Georgia football’s Kirby Smart responds to fan pressure after back-to-back CFP flameouts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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