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Orioles’ Taylor Ward makes franchise history thanks to his uniquely patient eye

The Baltimore Orioles are in action this afternoon against the visiting Athletics, and some team history was made in the process. Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward, who is playing in his first year with the organization after being acquired via trade from the Los Angeles Angels, was walked for the 40th time this season. In fact, […] The post Orioles’ Taylor Ward makes franchise history thanks to his uniquely patient eye appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers lose No. 5 pick to Clippers as part of Ivica Zubac trade

The Indiana Pacers came into Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery with a 53.1 percent chance of landing a top four pick and a 47.9 percent chance of their pick landing outside of the top four in the fifth or sixth spot. If it landed in the top four, they would retain the pick, but if it […] The post Pacers lose No. 5 pick to Clippers as part of Ivica Zubac trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Judge engage in epic home run battle in separate Sunday matinees

Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber are two of the top home run hitters in Major League Baseball today, and on Sunday afternoon, they gave the fans in attendance at their respective games a firsthand demonstration of the raw power that they possess at the plate. Schwarber, who entered this afternoon’s matchup against the visiting Colorado […] The post Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Judge engage in epic home run battle in separate Sunday matinees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wizards’ case for drafting AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall after winning 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

On Sunday afternoon, the Washington Wizards won the NBA Draft lottery, meaning they will be selecting first overall at the upcoming draft in June. The Wizards finished with the worst record in the NBA this past year, but now will have a chance to add a blue-chip prospect to the intriguing collection of talent they […] The post Wizards’ case for drafting AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall after winning 2026 NBA Draft Lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls all move up in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The NBA Draft Lottery is always full of surprises, and there’s always one team that finds its way into the top four when its odds had them outside of that range. This year, the league had the luxury of three teams moving up in the top four, and it was the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, […] The post Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls all move up in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ flurry of roster moves include moving Edwin Diaz to 60-day IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still trying to fine-tune a roster that hasn’t hit its stride yet, despite leading the National League West. Their season took its first hit early in the year when Edwin Diaz suffered an elbow injury, and the Dodgers moved him to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. In other roster […] The post Dodgers’ flurry of roster moves include moving Edwin Diaz to 60-day IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates GM’s Jared Jones injury return tease will fire up fans

The Pittsburgh Pirates already have plenty of potent arms in their rotation such as Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler. When Jared Jones makes his return, the Pirates’ pitching rotation will only get scarier. That return could come sooner than expected if all goes to plan. General manager confirmed Jones will […] The post Pirates GM’s Jared Jones injury return tease will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley predicts 76ers will beat Knicks in Game 4 with ’embarrassing’ mic drop

The Philadelphia 76ers are in do-or-die mode coming into Game 4 as they’re down 3-0 in the series. It’s been a battle for the 76ers to get a win in the second round, even with them being mostly healthy. The sense of urgency has to be high for the 76ers in Game 4, and in […] The post Charles Barkley predicts 76ers will beat Knicks in Game 4 with ’embarrassing’ mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings, Nets get absolutely screwed in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The NBA Draft Lottery was on Sunday, and at least two teams have reasons to complain. The Brooklyn Nets and the Sacramento Kings were both denied top five selections. The Nets received the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Sacramento meanwhile was awarded the seventh overall pick, per the NBA. The first selection […] The post Kings, Nets get absolutely screwed in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wizards win NBA Draft Lottery, No. 1 overall pick in loaded class

After one of the most highly-anticipated NBA Draft lotteries in recent memory, it’s a great day to be a Washington Wizards fan. The Wizards had the ping-pong balls bounce their way and have earned the No. 1 overall pick in a generational 2026 NBA Draft class. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls and Los […] The post Wizards win NBA Draft Lottery, No. 1 overall pick in loaded class appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB rumors: Would Astros consider Juan Soto-like trade package for Yordan Alvarez?

Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez is quickly becoming one of the most valuable players in the sport. A hot surge in 2026 with a poor Astros team is starting to form a lot of trade rumors for the left-handed slugger. Could the Astros actually trade him? Bob Nightengale gives his opinion on what a trade package […] The post MLB rumors: Would Astros consider Juan Soto-like trade package for Yordan Alvarez? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner fires defiant NBA Draft take amid return rumors

The Vanderbilt basketball team had a special season in 2025-26, including a trip to the SEC tournament championship game. Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner was one of the team’s leaders. He intends to continue exploring his NBA Draft potential, per Draft Express. “Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner has elected to compete in the NBA Combine’s 5-on-5 scrimmages, […] The post Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner fires defiant NBA Draft take amid return rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aaron Judge’s admission proves that Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski is real deal

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has broken onto the scene with a fastball that hits triple digits more often than not. Even back-to-back AL MVP Aaron Judge has been blown away by the right-hander’s signature pitch. Judge had the opportunity to face off against Misiorowski on Friday. As soon as he saw his fastball, he […] The post Aaron Judge’s admission proves that Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski is real deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors rumors: What’s next for Draymond Green after Steve Kerr’s return?

After weeks of speculation surrounding the future of head coach Steve Kerr with the Golden State Warriors, both sides have come to an agreement to extend the relationship with a two-year contract. But this also raises the question of what comes next for Draymond Green, who has been with the club for his entire NBA […] The post Warriors rumors: What’s next for Draymond Green after Steve Kerr’s return? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball names 1st child with Ana Montana ‘LaOne’

The Charlotte Hornets are about a month into the 2026 offseason after a play-in game loss to the Orlando Magic, and are hoping for some good luck in the NBA Draft lottery. Meanwhile, franchise point guard LaMelo Ball recently celebrated some personal news when it was announced that he and his partner Ana Montana had […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball names 1st child with Ana Montana ‘LaOne’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ryan Shazier makes Super Bowl prediction for Aaron Rodgers, Steelers

As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to wait to hear from Aaron Rodgers, at least one former player is giving an endorsement to the team this season. Ryan Shazier believes that the Steelers can win a Super Bowl with Rodgers in 2026. “He’s won his Super Bowl and one thing that’s great about the Steelers is […] The post Ryan Shazier makes Super Bowl prediction for Aaron Rodgers, Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors rumors: Steve Kerr spurned ‘aggressive’ 7-figure ESPN offer

Over the weekend, the Golden State Warriors officially re-signed head coach Steve Kerr on a new two-year deal, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The move keeps the head coach in Golden State after speculation that this past 2025-26, which ended in a play-in tournament exit, could have been his last in the Bay […] The post Warriors rumors: Steve Kerr spurned ‘aggressive’ 7-figure ESPN offer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Penguins trade targets after 1st-round loss to Flyers

The 2025-26 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, while coming to a disappointing close in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers, would be considered a success by most measures. The Penguins entered the season tabbed by most insiders and fans as nowhere close to a Stanley Cup Playoff team, given they hadn’t […] The post 3 early Penguins trade targets after 1st-round loss to Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Bryce Harper shakes off migraine scare by going back-to-back with Kyle Schwarber

In Saturday’s 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper was forced to leave the game due to feeling symptoms of a migraine. It can be almost impossible to play a professional sport with a migraine, especially in baseball, with the focus and concentration needed at all times. The good news […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper shakes off migraine scare by going back-to-back with Kyle Schwarber appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tony Vitello reacts to Giants fans mercilessly booing by blasting his team’s effort

The San Francisco Giants are mired in a difficult season, under first-year manager Tony Vitello. Vitello’s Giants got booed at home on Saturday night, during a blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Vitello is opening up about hearing the fans boo the team. “What would you do? They paid for their ticket. They chose this […] The post Tony Vitello reacts to Giants fans mercilessly booing by blasting his team’s effort appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Yankees’ Cam Schlittler owned Brewers despite taking 108.5 mph liner off leg

As the New York Yankees faced the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, starting pitcher Cam Schlittler was hit on the leg by a 108.5 MPH comebacker. Yet, he still put up a dominant performance on the mound. The Yankees came up short in extra innings, 4-3. But Schlittler threw six innings of scoreless baseball, allowing two […] The post How Yankees’ Cam Schlittler owned Brewers despite taking 108.5 mph liner off leg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants demote disastrous closer as losses pile up

The San Francisco Giants reshuffled their bullpen on Sunday, sending former closer Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento after another difficult outing in Saturday night’s 13-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The move comes as San Francisco continue searching for stability amid a month-plus stretch of inconsistency. Walker, who had taken over the closer role two […] The post Giants demote disastrous closer as losses pile up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ John Harbaugh breaks silence on potential Odell Beckham Jr. signing

Odell Beckham Jr. returning to the New York Giants would be one of the best full-circle moments in the history of sports. The former first-round pick became a household name quickly in New York, and he skyrocketed to becoming one of the most popular athletes in the world with one catch. Beckham wants to return […] The post Giants’ John Harbaugh breaks silence on potential Odell Beckham Jr. signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Porter Jr. confesses major regret of first season with Nets

Michael Porter Jr. turned in a career-best season following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. While the star forward turned heads as the Nets’ No. 1 offensive option, he has one regret about his 2025-26 campaign. “One thing I regret is that once I didn’t make that All-Star game, I kind of let my foot […] The post Michael Porter Jr. confesses major regret of first season with Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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