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Is Jalen Wiliams returning from injury for Game 4 vs. Lakers as Thunder go for sweep?

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to stay unblemished in the playoffs and complete a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in their second-round series. The Thunder will take on the Lakers in Game 4 at Crypto.com on Monday. The Thunder eliminated the Phoenix Suns in four games in the first round. Even without Jalen […] The post Is Jalen Wiliams returning from injury for Game 4 vs. Lakers as Thunder go for sweep? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Olivia Rodrigo thanks Barcelona for having her at Real Madrid win, playing Spotify Billions Club show

Over the weekend, FC Barcelona faced Real Madrid, and their match ended in a win, much to the amusement of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. She had a busy weekend, traveling to Spain to attend Barcelona’s match against Real Madrid. Rodrigo recently collaborated with the football club, selling customized jerseys and scarves with her logo. View […] The post Olivia Rodrigo thanks Barcelona for having her at Real Madrid win, playing Spotify Billions Club show appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tony Vitello mentions ‘biggest thing’ that propelled Giants in series win vs. Pirates

The San Francisco Giants’ clubhouse was hit with a rude awakening on Saturday afternoon. Players obviously knew things were bad, but the Patrick Bailey trade communicated a potent sense of desperation to the entire lineup. Even a multi-time Gold Glove-winning catcher who is under team control is not guaranteed a spot on the roster. This […] The post Tony Vitello mentions ‘biggest thing’ that propelled Giants in series win vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh won’t re-sign veteran UFA forward this summer

The Pittsburgh Penguins are not expected to re-sign veteran forward Kevin Hayes before he reaches unrestricted free agency on July 1, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reported last week. The 34-year-old center completed the final season of the seven-year, $50 million contract he originally signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2019. Hayes joined Pittsburgh in […] The post Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh won’t re-sign veteran UFA forward this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sharks rumors: San Jose considering trading No. 2 overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks will be selecting second overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. It is a second straight year the Sharks will be picking second in the draft, and general manager Mike Grier is excited to hold the pick. While Grier is happy to have the second overall pick, jumping up seven spots in […] The post Sharks rumors: San Jose considering trading No. 2 overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 disaster Cowboys schedule scenarios that would sink Super Bowl hopes

As things stand, the Dallas Cowboys look deeper, tougher, and more balanced than they hav in years. The front office rebuilt the spine of the defense while preserving the explosive identity of the offense. Of course, championship seasons are fragile. In the modern NFL, even elite rosters can be quietly sabotaged by the calendar itself. […] The post 3 disaster Cowboys schedule scenarios that would sink Super Bowl hopes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seahawks rumors: Why insiders’ tea leaves are reading a Week 1 showdown vs. Bears

The Seattle Seahawks will march into Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season as defending Super Bowl champions. As is often the case, the NFL plans to put the Seahawks in the league’s season opener to add a little more spice. One opponent has emerged as the assumed matchup for Seattle just ahead of the […] The post Seahawks rumors: Why insiders’ tea leaves are reading a Week 1 showdown vs. Bears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour drops truth bomb after sweep of Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes’ biggest struggle in recent years has been getting over the third-round hump in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After going 8-0 through the first two playoff rounds and now facing a lengthy break, it’s clear that despite their shortcomings in the past, the head coach’s messaging hasn’t gone stale. For Rod Brind’Amour, the […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour drops truth bomb after sweep of Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Suzuki reveals how Canadiens have turned series on Sabres

The Bell Centre in downtown Montreal was deafening on Sunday night, and the Canadiens rode the energy to a dominant 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference second-round series. It’s been quite the turnaround for the Habs; they lost Game 1 in Western New York, but have outscored the […] The post Nick Suzuki reveals how Canadiens have turned series on Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Lakers’ Luka Doncic returning from injury for Game 4 vs. Thunder after another Ric Flair callout?

The Los Angeles Lakers are in win-or-go-home mode heading into Game 4 with the Oklahoma City Thunder up 3-0 in the series. It’s been a tough three games for the Lakers, as they haven’t been able to keep up with the Thunder on either side of the ball, and by the fourth quarter, it feels […] The post Is Lakers’ Luka Doncic returning from injury for Game 4 vs. Thunder after another Ric Flair callout? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Graphic warning: WWE’s Paige shows off nasty bloodied head injury from SmackDown

Injuries are a common part of combat sports, including boxing, MMA, and pro-wrestling. Recently, current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Paige suffered a nasty head injury during her latest appearance on WWE Friday Night SmackDown. Paige and Brie Bella appeared on SmackDown following their title defense against The Irresistible Forces a few weeks ago. However, […] The post Graphic warning: WWE’s Paige shows off nasty bloodied head injury from SmackDown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 40-point smackdown that happened last time the Cowboys opened season vs. Giants on SNF

Despite the Dallas Cowboys’ aggressive efforts to improve their pass rush, ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz argues that the team still has significant vulnerabilities at the edge. The trade of Micah Parsons has left a substantial gap that the organization is trying to fill by drafting UCF standout Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick and acquiring […] The post The 40-point smackdown that happened last time the Cowboys opened season vs. Giants on SNF appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Pistons players on injury report for crucial Game 4 vs. Cavs

The Detroit Pistons will look to regain control of their second-round series as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 at Rocket Arena on Monday. The Cavaliers took Game 3 on Saturday behind the heroics of James Harden, including the dagger three-pointer with 26 seconds left. Cleveland inched closer to Detroit in the […] The post 2 Pistons players on injury report for crucial Game 4 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ben Stiller’s ‘respect’ truth bomb after Knicks sweep 76ers goes viral

Despite the series never being close, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller has a lot of respect for the Philadelphia 76ers after his team swept them in the playoffs. Stiller took to X, formerly Twitter, to share an encouraging message to the 76ers and their fans: “Respect to [the] Sixers and their fans,” he wrote. […] The post Ben Stiller’s ‘respect’ truth bomb after Knicks sweep 76ers goes viral appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees Spencer Jones sounds off on finally getting first-ever MLB hit after ugly start

Spencer Jones’ introduction to the major leagues was anything but smooth. Facing Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski in his very first plate appearance on Friday night, Jones saw a 103.6 mph fastball,  the hardest pitch thrown by any starting pitcher since Statcast tracking began in 2008, and promptly struck out. By Saturday, he had struck out […] The post Yankees Spencer Jones sounds off on finally getting first-ever MLB hit after ugly start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes’ hilarious reaction to 26-save performance vs. Sabres

Montreal Canadiens starting goaltender Jakub Dobes is stealing the hearts of their fans during his run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and for better or worse, could be becoming public enemy number one for fanbases around the league. Dobes is anything but a typical quiet goaltender who goes about his business, as he isn’t afraid […] The post Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes’ hilarious reaction to 26-save performance vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pauline Astier enters Paige Bueckers, Candace Parker territory with monster game

The New York Liberty do not look shorthanded to start the 2026 WNBA season. New York is 2-0 after getting a huge 98-93 overtime win over Washington on Sunday. One Liberty rookie stepped up against the Mystics and put herself into elite territory following her monster game. Rookie point guard Pauline Astier got hot against […] The post Pauline Astier enters Paige Bueckers, Candace Parker territory with monster game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers rumors: The injury that kept Owen Tippett out of Round 2 vs. Hurricanes

It was a disappointing end to a tumultuous season for Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett, as he missed the entire second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes with an injury. It was one of the best seasons of Tippett’s career in 2025-26, despite dealing with trade rumors when the Flyers’ season outlook looked bleak. Tippett stuck […] The post Flyers rumors: The injury that kept Owen Tippett out of Round 2 vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marine Johannes’ hot shooting in Liberty-Mystics puts her in rare WNBA club

The New York Liberty have scored back-to-back victories to start the season after escaping the Washington Mystics in overtime, 98-93, at CareFirst Arena on Sunday. Marine Johannes continued her hot shooting, scoring a game-high 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 6-of-13 from three-point range. She also had two assists and two steals. Breanna Stewart added […] The post Marine Johannes’ hot shooting in Liberty-Mystics puts her in rare WNBA club appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets Juan Soto takes firm stance on NY’s struggles after Diamondbacks series loss

The New York Mets dropped the series finale to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Sunday, surrendering just four hits against Eduardo Rodriguez, who dominated for 8.1 innings of one-run ball. The loss capped a discouraging road series, with the Mets managing only 12 hits across three games in the desert and falling to 15-25 on […] The post Mets Juan Soto takes firm stance on NY’s struggles after Diamondbacks series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kirill Kaprizov’s NSFW reaction to media criticism ahead of Wild-Avalanche Game 4

Criticisms during the Stanley Cup Playoffs come with the territory of signing the largest contract in NHL history for Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov. The Russian forward set the market with his new deal at the beginning of this season, and now everything he does is under the microscope to determine whether he deserves to […] The post Kirill Kaprizov’s NSFW reaction to media criticism ahead of Wild-Avalanche Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tom Brady savagely gifts Kevin Hart ‘newborn size’ Jalen Brunson jersey

When the roast of legendary comic Kevin Hart went down, he should’ve expected NFL icon Tom Brady to bring the heat, as he did with his joke involving a Jalen Brunson New York Knicks jersey. One of the most viral moments was when Brady gave Hart a gift. He delivered a kids’ size Brunson jersey […] The post Tom Brady savagely gifts Kevin Hart ‘newborn size’ Jalen Brunson jersey appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Mike Brown has a ton of respect for Knicks fans

The New York Knicks are through to the conference finals for the second straight year after destroying the Philadelphia 76ers, 144-114, in Game 4 on Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena to complete the sweep of their second-round series in the playoffs. The Knicks eliminated the 76ers by an average margin of over 22 points, including […] The post Why Mike Brown has a ton of respect for Knicks fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche considering key lineup change for Game 4 vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche aren’t going to settle for anything less than a Stanley Cup this season, which is why head coach Jared Bednar is considering a drastic lineup change after losing Game 3 against the Minnesota Wild. Most assumed that with the team’s two-headed monster as their starting goaltender this season, the Avalanche wouldn’t go […] The post Avalanche considering key lineup change for Game 4 vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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