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3 early Kings trade candidates after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 28, 2026 @ 8:14pm

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The Los Angeles Kings were swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche. That marked the end of Anze Kopitar’s Hall-of-Fame caliber career, as he retired at the age of 38. Kings general manager Ken Holland should take the playoff embarrassment and Kopitar’s retirement as a sign to make […] The post 3 early Kings trade candidates after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rob Thomson weighs in on Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski reaching out to Alex Cora

Apr 28, 2026 @ 8:11pm

BaseballMLBPhiladelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies made a significant leadership change Tuesday, dismissing manager Rob Thomson after a 9–19 start to the season. The move came despite Thomson’s strong track record, which included multiple postseason appearances and one of the highest winning percentages in modern franchise history. In the aftermath of the decision, attention shifted to president of […] The post Rob Thomson weighs in on Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski reaching out to Alex Cora appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams sneaks into 1st round in expert’s way-too-early mock

Apr 28, 2026 @ 8:08pm

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The 2027 wide receiver class was always viewed as a historic one ever since those players were freshmen, and now it’s officially their year to cement themselves as top prospects. Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith is leading the pack as a generational prospect that has a chance to be one of the best draft prospects […] The post Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams sneaks into 1st round in expert’s way-too-early mock appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Is Manny Machado playing tonight? Latest injury update for Padres-Cubs game

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:59pm

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The San Diego Padres (19-9) are surely eager to leap past the Los Angeles Dodgers and take control of the National League West, but cities do not throw parades for winning April. If this franchise is going to claim its first-ever World Series championship, it must exercise good judgment. Keeping the face of the franchise […] The post Is Manny Machado playing tonight? Latest injury update for Padres-Cubs game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MLB Network analyst drops harsh take on Mets’ chances of bouncing back in 2026

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:53pm

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The New York Mets are one of a number of teams that have failed to meet their preseason expectations through the first month of the season. New York entered Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals with a 9-19 overall record. Manager Carlos Mendoza’s job security could be in question after the Boston Red Sox and […] The post MLB Network analyst drops harsh take on Mets’ chances of bouncing back in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

‘Fired up’ Maxx Crosby details plan to mentor Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:53pm

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The Las Vegas Raiders used the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Fernando Mendoza. With a new rookie quarterback joining the roster, the organization should be going all in to develop the former Indiana Hoosier. Shortly after the draft concluded, superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby claimed he had already spoken to […] The post ‘Fired up’ Maxx Crosby details plan to mentor Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza appeared first on ClutchPoints.

How Mets’ rotation lines up for Angels series amid Kodai Senga injury

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:44pm

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The New York Mets are adjusting their rotation plans as they navigate Kodai Senga’s latest injury setback, forcing the club to rely on internal depth ahead of an upcoming road series vs. the Los Angeles Angels starting on Friday. With their pitching staff in flux, the Mets are turning to David Peterson and Christian Scott […] The post How Mets’ rotation lines up for Angels series amid Kodai Senga injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mystics’ Lauren Betts wins 2026 Honda Sport Award

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:43pm

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The college basketball season is long over and the UCLA Bruins’ national championship in the rearview, but Lauren Betts continues to clean up on the awards front even as she begins her WNBA career with the Washington Mystics. The latest award the new Mystics center took home was the Honda Sport Award, an award given […] The post Mystics’ Lauren Betts wins 2026 Honda Sport Award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Heat’s Pat Riley breaks silence on Terry Rozier move that backfired

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:39pm

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat surrounded by rumors heading into the offseason, there is no denying that this past season was a whirlwind for a myriad of reasons. Besides the Heat losing in the play-in tournament as the 10th seed and missing the playoffs, looking back to the start of the season, Terry Rozier […] The post Heat’s Pat Riley breaks silence on Terry Rozier move that backfired appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Royals’ Jonathan India to miss rest of season after undergoing surgery

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:33pm

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The Kansas City Royals were dealt gut-wrenching news on Tuesday when it was announced that Jonathan India would miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. “Jonathan India had labral repair surgery today. He’ll be out for the rest of the season.” The Royals put India on the 10-day IL last week, and […] The post Royals’ Jonathan India to miss rest of season after undergoing surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why franchise tag should be George Pickens’ last resort, per Jason McCourty

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:28pm

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The Dallas Cowboys received immense value when they traded Day 2 and Day 3 draft picks to the Pittsburgh Steelers for wide receiver George Pickens, but that savvy move also burdened the organization with another potential contract dilemma. Now, after recording 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns last season, the Second-Team All-Pro is […] The post Why franchise tag should be George Pickens’ last resort, per Jason McCourty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Guardians’ Travis Bazzana picks perfect walk up song for MLB debut

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:21pm

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The Cleveland Guardians’ No. 1 prospect, Travis Bazzana, made his MLB debut in Tuesday’s contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Upon approaching the plate, the Australian native picked the perfect walk-up song for his first-career at-bat. While walking up to the plate, the 23-year-old second baseman chose the song “Down Under” by Men at Work, […] The post Guardians’ Travis Bazzana picks perfect walk up song for MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phillies’ Bryce Harper has nothing but good things to say about Rob Thomson after his firing

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:21pm

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With the Philadelphia Phillies firing manager Rob Thomson amidst a slow start to the season, it marks the end of his tenure with the team since starting in 2022. As the Phillies now have an opening at manager, star Bryce Harper gives his thoughts on the news, which is nothing but positive sentiments towards Thomson. […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper has nothing but good things to say about Rob Thomson after his firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaguars GM James Gladstone claps back at consensus board complaints after 2026 NFL Draft

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:19pm

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We are just a few days removed from the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Jacksonville Jaguars have caught a little fire within the fanbase about how they operated the draft. Some experts are ranking the Jaguars’ draft as the worst of all the teams this season. In fact, Adam Schefter reported that the Jaguars almost […] The post Jaguars GM James Gladstone claps back at consensus board complaints after 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

49ers ink explosive ex-Raiders running back to contract post-NFL Draft

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:13pm

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The San Francisco 49ers ended the 2026 NFL Draft with yet another running back on their roster. Three days later, they continue to go back to the well and have come to terms with former Las Vegas Raiders breakout star Sincere McCormick. The 49ers gave McCormick a one-year deal, they announced on Tuesday. They simultaneously […] The post 49ers ink explosive ex-Raiders running back to contract post-NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Where does Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith go in expert’s 2027 mock draft?

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:12pm

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Ohio State football had the top wide receiver off the board in a strong wideout class in 2026, as Carnell Tate went off the board at No. 4 overall to the Tennessee Titans. However, many evaluators are already looking forward to the 2027 draft when Tate’s teammate Jeremiah Smith becomes available. Despite being an elite […] The post Where does Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith go in expert’s 2027 mock draft? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phillies catcher JT Realmuto gets injury update amid Rob Thomson firing

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:07pm

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The Philadelphia Phillies made a pivotal change on Tuesday, making a major leadership transition while also receiving encouraging news about one of their most important players. After opening the season 9–19 over their first 28 games, JT Realmuto’s progress provided a rare positive development. All of it unfolded within hours, underscoring the urgency surrounding the […] The post Phillies catcher JT Realmuto gets injury update amid Rob Thomson firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When Nick Caserio knew he wanted David Montgomery for the Texans

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm

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Ever since the Houston Texans traded for running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions, the team has figured out who will be their featured player in the backfield for the 2026 season. As Texans general manager Nick Caserio is busy building the team for the 2026 season, he would speak about trading for Montgomery […] The post When Nick Caserio knew he wanted David Montgomery for the Texans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets Nikola Jokic level compliment from Shaq

Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:54pm

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The San Antonio Spurs are hoping to win their series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday evening at home. The Spurs won in comfortable fashion in Portland twice over the weekend despite trailing both games by sizable deficits at one point. Victor Wembanyama returned with a strong performance in Game 4 after suffering a […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets Nikola Jokic level compliment from Shaq appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kansas lands No. 1 HS player Tyran Stokes in major recruiting win

Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:50pm

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Kansas and Bill Self landed a huge recruiting win on Tuesday with the commitment of Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 ranked high school basketball player in the country. The recruitment battle for Stokes came down a couple of teams in Kansas, Oregon and Kentucky with the Jayhawks winning out in the end. Stokes is also […] The post Kansas lands No. 1 HS player Tyran Stokes in major recruiting win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rays’ Junior Caminero exits Guardians game after injury scare

Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:47pm

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Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero exited Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Caminero left the game after a foul ball he hit off the ground came back up and hit him in the face. Mason Horodyski reported on what occurred in Cleveland in the first inning on Tuesday night. “#Rays Junior Caminero has exited […] The post Rays’ Junior Caminero exits Guardians game after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

5 QBs go in 1st round of Dane Brugler’s way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft

Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:44pm

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The 2026 NFL Draft is barely behind us, but it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft. That’s what many evaluators are already doing, as the 2027 draft projects to have many more stars at the top than the 2026 class did. That is the most true at the quarterback […] The post 5 QBs go in 1st round of Dane Brugler’s way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

14-year vet blasts Magic for cocaine-themed playoff handshake

Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:37pm

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The Orlando Magic are making noise in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and it’s not just because of the surprising dominance they are showing in the first round against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. In Game 4 of the series on Monday at the Kia Center in Orlando, Magic players Noah Penda and Goga Bitadze were seen […] The post 14-year vet blasts Magic for cocaine-themed playoff handshake appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux trade price revealed as teams scoffed at deal

Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:35pm

FootballNFLNew York Giants

For the second straight year, the New York Giants selected an edge-rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft, prompting many to openly wonder if the team planned to trade Kayvon Thibodeaux. And once again, the team showed little interest in doing so, even if they did entertain a few conversations. Thibodeaux has been brought up in […] The post Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux trade price revealed as teams scoffed at deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.