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Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton drops mic on injury return for 2026 season

OAKLAND – With Golden State Valkyries training camp underway, Kayla Thornton is back and better than ever as the All-Star forward looks to make her return to the court after her season-ending knee injury last season. After day one of training camp, Thornton expressed confidence that she’ll be ready for game one of the regular […] The post Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton drops mic on injury return for 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark makes ‘100% go’ declaration ahead of season

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark said she is fully cleared and ready to return ahead of the 2026 season, emphasizing a more measured approach as she enters training camp. “Whether I’m in every single rep or I’m sitting a rep out, being on the sidelines, helping them the best I can, it’s not been a […] The post Caitlin Clark makes ‘100% go’ declaration ahead of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aliyah Boston offers wholesome reaction to historic Fever contract

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston reacted with gratitude after agreeing to a historic four-year, $6.3 million contract extension, the richest total salary in league history. Boston kept her response simple when asked about the deal. “Super blessed. God is great, man … to get that extension … I’m super excited about it,” Boston told reporters […] The post Aliyah Boston offers wholesome reaction to historic Fever contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray on Verge of NBA History vs Timberwolves

Game 1 for the Denver Nuggets against the Minnesota Timberwolves was a success. As Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray got settled in, they continued to prove they are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Saturday’s victory was just the first playoff win for the Nuggets this year—but it was the team’s 13th win […] The post Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray on Verge of NBA History vs Timberwolves appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Struggling New York Mets Player Owed Over $120 Million By The Team

The New York Mets have been the most disappointing team to start the 2026 MLB season.On Saturday, they lost to the Chicago Cubs (at Wrigley Field) by a score of 4-2.With the loss, the Mets are now in the middle of a ten-game losing streak.Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote: “The New York Mets’ Horror […] The post Struggling New York Mets Player Owed Over $120 Million By The Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Padres hitter got clocked by 97-mph fastball to the chin

A scary scene happened Saturday as San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth got rocked by a pitch in the face during an at-bat against the Los Angeles Angels. Cronenworth had a runner in scoring position opposite Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi with two outs in the top of the 5th inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, … The post Padres hitter got clocked by 97-mph fastball to the chin appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Salvador Perez had a blunt response to Royals manager after benching

Salvador Perez made his thoughts very clear about Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro’s reasoning for giving the veteran catcher a day off on Saturday. Perez was not in the Royals’ lineup for Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, N.Y., with Quatraro acknowledging the backstop’s struggles. “Just looking … The post Salvador Perez had a blunt response to Royals manager after benching appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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How Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow found success despite Colorado’s freezing weather

Because Tyler Glasnow has never pitched more than 134 innings in a single campaign during his decade in The Show, it is easy to assume that conditions need to be optimal in order for him to succeed on the mound. Well, the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander faced almost no trouble amid freezing conditions during Friday’s […] The post How Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow found success despite Colorado’s freezing weather appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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When Marlins plan to activate Kyle Stowers from injured list

The Miami Marlins are poised for a timely boost, as the latest update on All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers signals his imminent return. With a roster move approaching, his activation comes at a pivotal moment during the Marlins’ three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers. Stowers is expected to make his 2026 debut on Sunday, with the […] The post When Marlins plan to activate Kyle Stowers from injured list appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado drops admission on early-season performance

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the offseason. With his debut season with his new organization underway, the 14-year veteran shares his honest admission about performance so far in the 2026 campaign. While talking with media members in the locker room, the 35-year-old third baseman opened up about what […] The post Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado drops admission on early-season performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry gets top-5 praise from Jaylen Brown before Suns clash

Since joining the league back in 2009, Stephen Curry has established himself as one of, if not the best point guard in NBA history. The greatest shooter of all time is known not just for his volume scoring, the difficulty of shots he casually tends to make, or his playmaking. His tendency to come good […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry gets top-5 praise from Jaylen Brown before Suns clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham thanks NBA for honors eligibility: ‘It’s a blessing’

The NBA pulled off a stunning decision by granting the Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge exception for Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham for regular season awards. After falling short of the league’s 65-game rule by one game, the NBA decided to bypass the rule, making Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic eligible for 2025-26 awards […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham thanks NBA for honors eligibility: ‘It’s a blessing’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Garret Anderson gets touching tribute from Angel Stadium groundskeepers

Former Los Angeles Angels outfielder Garret Anderson has passed away at the age of 53, and the team’s groundskeepers are honoring his memory as the team prepares to host the San Diego Padres Friday night. The @Angels pay tribute to Garret Anderson ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LNAHyNsjfS — MLB (@MLB) April 17, 2026 The Angels grounds crew mowed […] The post Garret Anderson gets touching tribute from Angel Stadium groundskeepers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell’s future

Donovan Mitchell may be parachuting onto the trade block once again. The Cleveland Cavaliers will discuss the possibility of trading their star shooting guard Mitchell this summer if they cannot agree to an extension with him, Fred Katz of The Athletic reported on Friday. Katz notes that Mitchell can hit free agency in 2027 but … The post Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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New York Rangers Star Vincent Trocheck Opens Up On Infection That He Feared Could Kill Him

When he looks back on it in hindsight, the 2025-26 season may well end up the most memorable Vincent Trocheck‘s impressive NHL career. Sure, Trocheck himself had a difficult season and the New York Rangers were one of the worst teams in the league. But the Pittsburgh, Pa. native played a significant role for Team […] The post New York Rangers Star Vincent Trocheck Opens Up On Infection That He Feared Could Kill Him appeared first on BroBible.

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