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Mark Daigneault reveals ‘masterful’ mindset behind historic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 3

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history in a 121-109 Game 3 victory to take a 3-0 lead in a first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, which didn’t surprise coach Mark Daigneault one bit. Gilgeous-Alexander became only the second NBA player to score 40+ points on at least 83.3% shooting in […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals ‘masterful’ mindset behind historic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Athletics’ Brent Rooker takes big step toward injury return before Rangers game

Athletics star outfielder Brent Rooker is currently on the injured list with an oblique injury. It seems as if he is trending in the right direction, however. On Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com shared an update on Rooker before the team’s game against the Texas Rangers. “Brent Rooker is taking batting practice with the A’s […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker takes big step toward injury return before Rangers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren flips Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s love right back on him

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says it’s no coincidence that the defending champions have clinched the No. 1 seed every season where Chet Holmgren was available. After a 120-107 Game 2 victory, Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander gave Holmgren his flowers. Oklahoma City took a 2-0 lead in its first-round, best-of-7 series. After reporters […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren flips Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s love right back on him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies release former All-Star pitcher after another rough outing

The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a disastrous 8-16 start, and the losing streak extended to eight games with a 7-2 defeat against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. Veteran pitcher Taijuan Walker threw four innings after “opener” Kyle Backhus started the game. But, Walker was tagged with his fourth loss of … The post Phillies release former All-Star pitcher after another rough outing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Reds’ Brandon Phillips shouts out Cincinnati before retirement

On April 25, Brandon Phillips will sign a one-day contract to officially retire with the franchise. Phillips will then be inducted into the Reds’ Hall of Fame. Before that induction, the former second baseman had to send a message to all fans who supported him over his career. To him, Cincinnati was his home. “My […] The post Reds’ Brandon Phillips shouts out Cincinnati before retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cause of death revealed for Garret Anderson

Garret Anderson died at his home in Newport Beach, Calif., last week on Thursday at the age of 53. The death came as a surprise due to his young age and no public reports about him struggling with his health. So what happened that led to Anderson’s death? The California Post received a report from … The post Cause of death revealed for Garret Anderson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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What’s next in injury recovery for former All-Star reliever Kirby Yates with Angels?

Los Angeles Angels reliever Kirby Yates is continuing to recover from left knee inflammation. Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com shared the latest update on Yates ahead of the team’s game on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. “Kirby Yates (left knee inflammation) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Salt Lake and will pitch tonight and […] The post What’s next in injury recovery for former All-Star reliever Kirby Yates with Angels? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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