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Angels sign former 1st-round pitcher with WBC experience

The Los Angeles Angels signed left-handed pitcher Rob Kaminsky Sunday to a minor league deal, adding a former first-round pick with Major League Baseball and World Baseball Classic experience. Kaminsky, 31, was selected 28th overall in the 2013 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals after being ranked the No. 21 prospect by Baseball America. […] The post Angels sign former 1st-round pitcher with WBC experience appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants rumors: The ‘grand plan’ after trading Patrick Bailey to Guardians

The San Francisco Giants shook up their roster when they traded catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians. They’re hoping the added flexibility allows them to make a major addition to the roster. The Giants highly covet top 2026 draft prospect Roch Cholowsky. With extra draft bonus pool money to work with, San Francisco could […] The post Giants rumors: The ‘grand plan’ after trading Patrick Bailey to Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aces’ 33-point loss to Mercury leaves Becky Hammon using home intruder analogy

The Las Vegas Aces are the defending champions and a team that has won the WNBA Finals in three of the last four seasons. They are stacked with superstar talent, including A’ja Wilson, one of the best players in WNBA history. The team came into the new season expected to once again compete for the […] The post Aces’ 33-point loss to Mercury leaves Becky Hammon using home intruder analogy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A’ja Wilson’s ‘dirty’ confession after 33-point loss to Mercury spoils ring ceremony

The Las Vegas Aces celebrated another championship before Saturday’s season opener, but the mood shifted postgame after a 99-66 loss to the Phoenix Mercury at T-Mobile Arena. Before tipoff, the Aces received custom championship rings to celebrate the franchise’s 2022, 2023 and 2025 titles. The celebration, however, was short-lived as Phoenix never trailed and handed […] The post A’ja Wilson’s ‘dirty’ confession after 33-point loss to Mercury spoils ring ceremony appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ajay Mitchell, Thunder slapping Lakers with harsh $150 million Austin Reaves reality

The Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves down 0-3 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder after dropping Game 3 at home on Saturday night. Just as in the first two games of this series, the Lakers once again found a way to keep things competitive in the first half of this game, but […] The post Ajay Mitchell, Thunder slapping Lakers with harsh $150 million Austin Reaves reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donald Trump calls out NFL for moving games to paid streaming platforms

As the NFL offseason continues and teams around the league make tweaks to their rosters via trade, free agency, and the draft, the league front office is also busy mulling changes for future seasons. One of the main talking points for fans around the league over the last couple of years has been the league’s […] The post Donald Trump calls out NFL for moving games to paid streaming platforms appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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BYU basketball’s AJ Dybantsa sounds off on big market debate before NBA Draft

The NBA Draft lottery is set to take place on Sunday afternoon, with teams around the league praying they will be lucky enough to select number one overall. While there is not yet a consensus number one pick in this upcoming draft, many have projected that the honor will go to BYU standout freshman AJ […] The post BYU basketball’s AJ Dybantsa sounds off on big market debate before NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Mason Miller pulls off strikeout feat not seen since his own manager did it

Closer Mason Miller has been lights out for the San Diego Padres in 2026. On Saturday, he completed a feat that manager Craig Stammen will be well aware of. After already striking out two, Miller punched out Yohel Pozo for what should’ve been the final out. But he managed to reach first on a wild […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller pulls off strikeout feat not seen since his own manager did it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why A’ja Wilson absolutely ‘hates’ ring ceremonies

A’ja Wilson had a new championship ring Saturday, but little time to enjoy it before the Las Vegas Aces were handed a 99-66 season-opening loss by the Phoenix Mercury at T-Mobile Arena. Before tipoff, Aces players and coaches received their 2025 WNBA championship rings, marking another title for a franchise that has won three of […] The post Why A’ja Wilson absolutely ‘hates’ ring ceremonies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN’s Warriors source drops mic on new Steve Kerr deal

On Saturday, it was first reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the Golden State Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr had agreed to a two-year deal that would bring him back to the Bay Area. The news comes after a tough 2025-26 season that saw the Warriors miss the playoffs for the second […] The post ESPN’s Warriors source drops mic on new Steve Kerr deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs vs. Timberwolves 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 4 prediction, odds, pick

The 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals continue as we’re back with a prediction and pick for this pivotal Game 4 tilt. The San Antonio Spurs will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 4, San Antonio leading 2-1. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Spurs-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs took Game 3 on the road […] The post Spurs vs. Timberwolves 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 4 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Dodgers’ Mookie Betts played in Star Wars-themed OKC rehab appearance

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently without star Mookie Betts, who is on a rehab assignment. Betts is suiting up for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets. He played on Saturday, in a Star Wars-themed game for that club. Betts was seen rocking a Boba Fett inspired jersey. It’s Star Wars Night for the OKC Comets […] The post How Dodgers’ Mookie Betts played in Star Wars-themed OKC rehab appearance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Here’s how badly Thunder cooked Austin Reaves in Game 3

It has been a dominant postseason run for the Oklahoma City Thunder so far. The team beat the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals to remain undefeated in the 2026 playoffs. Things haven’t been as pretty for Austin Reaves thus far. The shooting guard is one of the best players […] The post Here’s how badly Thunder cooked Austin Reaves in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB rumors: Mets rivals think season is cooked, ready to pounce on 3 top trade chips

The New York Mets have had an abysmal first month and a half of the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 15-24 ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mets came into this season with legitimate championship expectations, and although injuries have played a role, they have still fallen far below fans’ […] The post MLB rumors: Mets rivals think season is cooked, ready to pounce on 3 top trade chips appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sparks sign Caitlin Clark’s ex-Iowa teammate Kate Martin after Valkyries release

The Los Angeles Sparks announced Sunday that they have signed guard Kate Martin to a player development contract after she was waived by the Golden State Valkyries earlier this week. Martin, a 2024 WNBA Draft second-round pick (18th overall) by the Las Vegas Aces, has appeared in 76 WNBA games across her first two professional […] The post Sparks sign Caitlin Clark’s ex-Iowa teammate Kate Martin after Valkyries release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami football pulls off 5-star steal from Georgia of 2027’s No. 2 CB

After many years of building up under Mario Cristobal, Miami (FL) football is finally back where it belongs: at the top of college football. Despite missing out on the ACC Championship in 2025, the Hurricanes snuck into the College Football Playoff and made a run all the way to the national title game before losing […] The post Miami football pulls off 5-star steal from Georgia of 2027’s No. 2 CB appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The mind-blowing stat that says it all about Thunder’s dominance over Lakers

On Saturday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder went up 3-0 in their second round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a dominant 131-108 victory on the road. The Thunder now sit at 7-0 in these playoffs, and got it done on Saturday thanks in large part to an epic 24-point performance from Ajay […] The post The mind-blowing stat that says it all about Thunder’s dominance over Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Avalanche players most to blame for Game 3 loss to Wild

The Colorado Avalanche had been firing on nearly all cylinders for the first six games of the NHL playoffs. They had swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the race to the Stanley Cup in the first round and registered a couple of wins in the first two games against the Minnesota Wild. However, Game […] The post 2 Avalanche players most to blame for Game 3 loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves’ Spencer Strider gives Bobby Cox ‘nice little tribute’ with most dominant start in a while

On Saturday evening, the Atlanta Braves got back into the win column with a strong 7-2 road win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. This game marked the best start in quite some time for Braves pitcher Spencer Strider, who allowed just one hit and no earned runs in six innings of work, recording eight strikeouts […] The post Braves’ Spencer Strider gives Bobby Cox ‘nice little tribute’ with most dominant start in a while appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Karl-Anthony Towns question during Knicks’ Mother’s Day matchup draws criticism due to mother’s death in 2020

Fans did not take a reporter’s question to Karl-Anthony Towns lightly, as the New York Knicks star lost his mom in 2020. The Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals, and a reporter asked Towns how he felt playing on Mother’s Day. “It’s work. Just work to me,” […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns question during Knicks’ Mother’s Day matchup draws criticism due to mother’s death in 2020 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jared Bednar hits Avalanche with brutally harsh truth after first loss of playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche dropped a game Saturday to the Minnesota Wild, in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota smacked Colorado around in a 5-1 victory. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is sending out a message, following the embarrassing defeat. “We played against a desperate hockey team that looked to me like they had more determination,” Bednar said, […] The post Jared Bednar hits Avalanche with brutally harsh truth after first loss of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Freddie Freeman shares favorite Bobby Cox memory after legendary Braves manager’s passing

On Saturday, it was announced that legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox had passed away at the age of 84. Cox managed the Braves from 1978-1981, and then again from 1990-2010, winning a World Series championship with the team in 1995. Tributes have been pouring in from across the baseball world in the wake of […] The post Freddie Freeman shares favorite Bobby Cox memory after legendary Braves manager’s passing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NBA Draft Lottery results that would trigger the biggest conspiracy theories

Tons of chatter surrounds the NBA Draft Lottery. The NBA is eying a new lottery system aimed at eliminating tanking. The proposed system would increase the lottery to 16 teams, flatten odds, and add a relegation zone where the worst teams have worse odds for the number one pick. For now, the lottery is utilizing […] The post 2026 NBA Draft Lottery results that would trigger the biggest conspiracy theories appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jets QB Cade Klubnik makes confident boast despite 2026 NFL Draft fall

The New York Jets added a ton of talent during the 2026 NFL Draft. New York added three players during the first round, adding some star power on both offense and defense. One Jets rookie is still confident in himself after falling to the middle rounds of the draft. Jets QB Cade Klubnik made a […] The post Jets QB Cade Klubnik makes confident boast despite 2026 NFL Draft fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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