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Will Smith bashes go-ahead Dodgers home run on his birthday, World Series bobblehead night

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To say Will Smith had a very good 31st birthday as the Los Angeles Dodgers attempted to close out the Arizona Diamondbacks on Opening Weekend would be an understatement. First and foremost, he got to watch his daughters, Layton and Charlotte, throw out the first pitch before LA’s third game of the 2026 MLB season, […] The post Will Smith bashes go-ahead Dodgers home run on his birthday, World Series bobblehead night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard is being linked to 1 new big-name team

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Kawhi Leonard might possibly be going from the LA Clippers to [checks notes] a team that is somehow even older. The Golden State Warriors appear to have been one of the teams that pursued the Clippers star Leonard at the trade deadline, Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard reported Saturday. Kawamaki further suggested that … The post Kawhi Leonard is being linked to 1 new big-name team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former Chicago Cubs All-Star Is Still An MLB Free Agent

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On Saturday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will play their second game of the season when they host the Washington Nationals.They are coming off a 10-4 loss to the Nationals on Opening Day.Former Cubs All-Star Is Still A Free AgentAs of Saturday, Marcus Stroman (who was once an All-Star with the Cubs) is still a free […] The post Former Chicago Cubs All-Star Is Still An MLB Free Agent appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Patrick Beverley claims Blazers legend Damian Lillard isn’t a Hall of Famer

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It’s no secret that Patrick Beverley and Damian Lillard have exchanged jabs at one another on the court and on social media throughout their careers. Although the two have seemingly set aside their differences in recent years, it appears Beverley may have re-ignited the feud with his recent Hall of Fame claims about the Portland […] The post Patrick Beverley claims Blazers legend Damian Lillard isn’t a Hall of Famer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former World Series champion has announced his retirement

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A former World Series champion has announced his retirement after 16 seasons. Jason Heyward has elected to retire after failing to catch on with a team this offseason. The five-time Gold Glove winner spent the bulk of his career with the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs. Jason Heyward has announced his retirement after 16 seasons … The post Former World Series champion has announced his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former New York Yankees All-Star Is Still An MLB Free Agent

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DJ LeMahieu is coming off a season where he appeared in 46 games for the New York Yankees.He batted .266 with two home runs, 12 RBI’s and 13 runs.However, the 37-year-old was let go on July 10, 2025. Today, the Yankees released INF DJ LeMahieu from the roster. — New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 10, […] The post Former New York Yankees All-Star Is Still An MLB Free Agent appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Los Angeles Lakers Make Surprising Luka Doncic Announcement Before Nets Game

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On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Brooklyn Nets in California.The Lakers are coming off a 137-130 victory over the Indiana Pacers.Luka Doncic finished with 43 points, six rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 15/30 from the field and 4/11 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.Los Angeles […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Make Surprising Luka Doncic Announcement Before Nets Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Phillies predicted to part ways with $72 million All-Star ace this season, replace him with Zack Wheeler upon his return – sportingnews.com

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Phillies predicted to part ways with $72 million All-Star ace this season, replace him with Zack Wheeler upon his return  sportingnews.com

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Mets predicted to sign $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate to round out Freddy Peralta-led rotation, break division rivals' hearts – sportingnews.com

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Mets predicted to sign $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate to round out Freddy Peralta-led rotation, break division rivals' hearts  sportingnews.com

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Cubs star Dansby Swanson’s hilarious message for Pete Crow-Armstrong after $115 million contract extension

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Before beginning their 2026 season, the Chicago Cubs rewarded Pete Crow-Armstrong with a $115 million contract extension. The Cubs will have high expectations of the outfielder for the foreseeable future. As will shortstop Dansby Swanson. He is will aware of what Crow-Armstrong brings to the diamond. Now he’s concerned with what the $115 million man […] The post Cubs star Dansby Swanson’s hilarious message for Pete Crow-Armstrong after $115 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Mike Trout shares 7-word message ahead of Opening Day

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Mike Trout will begin his 16th season in MLB when the Los Angeles Angels take on the Houston Astros on Opening Day. Leading up to the first game of the 2026 season, Trout posted a seven-word message on social media. The 34-year-old outfielder revealed how grateful he is to play another year of baseball. Thursday’s […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout shares 7-word message ahead of Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Outwardly Confident’ Mets Player Projected to Enjoy Massive Season

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New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga enters the 2026 season looking to rebound. At the same time, a writer unleashed a bold prediction for the New York hurler. Tim Britton, a writer from The Athletic, predicted the 33-year-old will make the All-Star team this July.“Just about every Kodai Senga story contains one sentence that […] The post ‘Outwardly Confident’ Mets Player Projected to Enjoy Massive Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Yankees Predicted to Give Star $300 million Contract Extension

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The New York Yankees are no strangers to giving star players big contracts. In fact, the Bronx Bombers are expected to have a projected payroll of around $300 million for the 2026 season. This particular figure would be the third-highest total of all Major League Baseball teams. Luxury taxes would push the amount even higher.Despite […] The post Yankees Predicted to Give Star $300 million Contract Extension appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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