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Jade Cargill thanks Reds for ‘amazing hospitality’ during Brandon Phillips’ Hall of Fame induction

The ceremony that featured the induction of Brandon Phillips into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame was attended by his wife and WWE Superstar, Jade Cargill, who was overjoyed with the turnout. Cargill took to X, formerly Twitter, to shout out her husband and the Reds. She raved about the “amazing hospitality” shown to her […] The post Jade Cargill thanks Reds for ‘amazing hospitality’ during Brandon Phillips’ Hall of Fame induction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Vikings make Jordan Addison contract decision official after disappointing season

The Minnesota Vikings made some polarizing decisions during the 2026 NFL Draft. Minnesota reached on a defensive tackle in the first round and sent Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia for two draft picks. The Vikings just made one additional roster move official following the conclusion of the draft. The Vikings announced on Monday that they have […] The post Vikings make Jordan Addison contract decision official after disappointing season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Commanders’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Washington Commanders believe they got the right guy in the first round, and they’re still making efforts to add another player outside of the draft. But how did they do overall in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here are draft grades for every Commanders’ pick. Selecting No. 7 overall, the Commanders took a significant step […] The post Commanders’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-Kings GM Vlade Divac states the painfully obvious about passing on Luka Doncic

We all make mistakes, but not all of our mistakes lead to us getting fired from our jobs. For Vlade Divac, though, his biggest mistake did ultimately cost him his job. When he was the Sacramento Kings’ vice president and general manager, Divac, one of the best European basketball players of all time, had an […] The post Ex-Kings GM Vlade Divac states the painfully obvious about passing on Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cowboys’ George Pickens still has not signed franchise tag after NFL Draft

When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys, you need to listen between the lines — even when it seems cut and dried. And though it was reported otherwise, the draft is over, and George Pickens has still not signed the franchise tag, according to a post on X by Todd Archer. “George Pickens has not […] The post Cowboys’ George Pickens still has not signed franchise tag after NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch responds to Ducks’ controversial Game 4 OT goal

In their two consecutive trips through the Western Conference in 2024 and 2025, the Edmonton Oilers faced an elimination game just once — but they’re already staring one down a week into their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks. Ryan Poehling scored a controversial goal in overtime, and the Ducks beat the Oilers 4-3 in […] The post Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch responds to Ducks’ controversial Game 4 OT goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Predators sign highly-touted Russian free agent to 1-year deal

The Nashville Predators did not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. They will also have a new GM coming in, as Barry Trotz has decided to step down from his role as general manager. Trotz is not off the job yet, though, and just made a splash signing, bringing in a highly-touted free […] The post Predators sign highly-touted Russian free agent to 1-year deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby away from program, seeking gambling addiction treatment

Texas Tech football broke out in a major way in 2025, rolling through the Big 12 on its way to a conference title and reaching the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. The run under Joey McGuire proved that the Red Raiders are going to be a force in the NIL era, and they proved […] The post Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby away from program, seeking gambling addiction treatment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will Steve Kerr return? What we know about Warriors’ immediate future

Time is all the Golden State Warriors have this offseason, something that has been a rare commodity over the last decade given their string of excellence and NBA Finals runs. As much as this time to rest, recuperate, and reset is a blessing, it is also a curse that has left the Warriors with significant […] The post Will Steve Kerr return? What we know about Warriors’ immediate future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Brandon Ingram reveals GloRilla ‘lit him up’ after viral comments

After joking that GloRilla would get on Brandon Ingram’s “nerves” before the Toronto Raptors’ Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he recognized his mistake. Speaking to reporters, Ingram conceded that GloRilla “lit me up” over his comment. He doubled down, reassuring everyone that he “won’t make that comment again.” "Oh, she lit me up. I […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram reveals GloRilla ‘lit him up’ after viral comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov slapped with fine after Rasmus Dahlin cross-check

The Boston Bruins are now down 3-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Buffalo Sabres. It was an embarrassing performance for the Bruins in Game 4, losing 6-1 to the Sabres, after falling down 4-0 in the first period. During the game, as frustrations boiled over for the Bruins, Nikita Zadorov cross-checked Rasmus […] The post Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov slapped with fine after Rasmus Dahlin cross-check appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pat Riley leaves no doubt about his future with Heat after play-in loss

The Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season came to a disappointing end with the team not making the playoffs after losing their opening round play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. With potential changes on the horizon, longtime Heat executive Pat Riley left no doubt that he is going to remain part of the franchise for the foreseeable […] The post Pat Riley leaves no doubt about his future with Heat after play-in loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch makes Anthony Edwards injury return guarantee

The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1 against the Denver Nuggets, and it may be a battle trying to close them out for the rest of the series. That’s because their starting backcourt is out for the remainder of the series, as Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn Achilles and Anthony Edwards suffered a hyperextended knee in […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch makes Anthony Edwards injury return guarantee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith drops truth bomb on epic fails to end 2025 season

The Ohio State football program is currently gearing up for the 2026 college football season, recently partaking in their annual spring game. The Buckeyes are looking to bounce back after a puzzling loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the quarterfinal round of the college football playoff last year. It was a strangely quiet game for […] The post Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith drops truth bomb on epic fails to end 2025 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Commanders invite 4-time All-Big Ten selection to rookie minicamp

One way or another, it appears the Washington Commanders will have a former Big Ten standout as their starting kicker heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Following an eventful NFL Draft that saw the organization select linebacker Sonny Styles, among others, management is extending a rookie minicamp invitation to an intriguing talent. Drew Stevens will have […] The post Commanders invite 4-time All-Big Ten selection to rookie minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ohio State football’s Ryan Day reveals why his program is at peak of its powers

Although Ohio State is coming off a Big Ten Championship Game loss to Indiana and then a College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals loss to Miami to disappointingly finish an otherwise strong season, head coach Ryan Day believes the Buckeyes are in a better place than ever. Day, who is entering his eighth season as Ohio […] The post Ohio State football’s Ryan Day reveals why his program is at peak of its powers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro surgery won’t impact offseason program, training camp

The Miami Heat offseason is already off to an eventful start, and now there’s another injury update to monitor involving their most important scoring asset. According to Five Reasons Sports, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is expected to have a minor procedure this week. The positive news, however, is that the procedure is not expected […] The post Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro surgery won’t impact offseason program, training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Daigneault bluntly states Thunder’s philosophy that led to 3-0 lead vs. Suns

PHOENIX — After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for his playoff career-high 42 points in a 121-109 victory in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, he addressed his team’s philosophy over the years. Ahead of Game 4, where the Thunder can close out its best-of-7 series with a 4-0 sweep, […] The post Mark Daigneault bluntly states Thunder’s philosophy that led to 3-0 lead vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Analyst urges Rockets to trade for Kawhi Leonard despite being in prime position for Giannis

Through the first four games of the Houston Rockets’ opening round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, one thing is clear in that there needs to be major changes to the roster in the offseason. The Rockets are a team that had been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo via trade, but a more intriguing option […] The post NBA rumors: Analyst urges Rockets to trade for Kawhi Leonard despite being in prime position for Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Titans’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Tennessee Titans had a bunch of different ways they could’ve gone with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Most experts projected them to go defense with either Arvell Reese or Sonny Styles, but the Titans decided to pick Carnell Tate and get a No. 1 receiver for Cam Ward. Tennessee wasn’t […] The post Titans’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Person who doesn’t play for Yankees gets ‘MVP’ admission

The New York Yankees have plenty of talented players on their roster, including the back-to-back MVP Aaron Judge. However, someone off the diamond has made a tremendous impact on the franchise as well. Cam Schlitter and Ben Rice are making major impacts in the rotation and lineup respectively. The Yankees have New England scout Matt […] The post Person who doesn’t play for Yankees gets ‘MVP’ admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets rumors: Marc Stein drops hammer on Nikola Jokic trade demand speculation

On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets inexplicably fell behind 3-1 in their first round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a tough loss in Game 4. This loss was made especially shocking by the fact that the Timberwolves were playing without both Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, each of whom left the game due […] The post Nuggets rumors: Marc Stein drops hammer on Nikola Jokic trade demand speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Cale Makar shares ‘stingy’ praise for Kings after 1st-round sweep

The Colorado Avalanche are the first team in the Western Conference to advance past the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they’ll get some rest and relaxation before meeting either the Dallas Stars or Minnesota Wild in Round 2. Despite sweeping the Los Angeles Kings — finishing the job with a 5-1 […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar shares ‘stingy’ praise for Kings after 1st-round sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Latest Royals Maikel Garcia, Jonathan India injury updates after sweeping Angels

The Kansas City Royals got a much-needed boost over the weekend. They swept the Los Angeles Angels with a dramatic 11-9 walk-off win in Game 3 on April 26. This win gave the struggling team some positive momentum. But as the confetti falls, two major injuries are still making things unclear in Kansas City. Third […] The post Latest Royals Maikel Garcia, Jonathan India injury updates after sweeping Angels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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