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Magic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers

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The Orlando Magic are headed home to face the Charlotte Hornets in an elimination game on Friday. That is because the Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers with a spot in the Eastern Conference Playoffs on the line, 109-97. The final score is not indicative of how close the game was, though. But as the […] The post Magic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball avoids suspension, fined $60k for tripping Bam Adebayo

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During the NBA’s Play-In Tournament, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo got entangled. During that play, Ball seems to trip Adebayo intentionally. The move led to the Heat star getting injured, much to the anger of the fans. Now, the NBA has handed out the punishment for Ball after this […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball avoids suspension, fined $60k for tripping Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start

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Shohei Ohtani will only be a one-way player for Wednesday’s game. The Los Angeles Dodgers revealed hours before their matchup with the New York Mets on Wednesday that Ohtani would be their starting pitcher that night … but nothing more. Ohtani will not be serving as the designated hitter for the game at UNIQLO Field … The post Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steve Sarkisian Lifts the Lid on Texas QB Situation Amid Arch Manning’s Absence

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Steve Sarkisian is expected to rely on Arch Manning once more during the 2026 season as Texas eyes a potential playoff run. Meanwhile, Manning’s recent injury has given the Longhorns a chance to evaluate and cultivate their younger quarterbacks for the future. How Steve Sarkisian Is Managing the Texas QB Rotation Amid Arch Manning’s Injury […]

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49ers parody Spider-Man: Brand New Home poster with George Kittle

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It didn’t take long for the San Francisco 49ers and George Kittle to give their own interpretation of the recent Spider-Man: Brand New Day posters dropped by Sony. The 49ers dropped their take on the poster on social media on Tuesday, Apr. 14. It still showed a close-up of Tom Holland’s mask, but in his […] The post 49ers parody Spider-Man: Brand New Home poster with George Kittle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ketel Marte returns to Diamondbacks lineup vs. Orioles after injury scare

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Ketel Marte was a late scratch for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday due to experiencing a lower back injury. With Game 3 of the three-game series taking place at 12:35 p.m. EST, it appears the club knows his official status well before the start of the contest. The 32-year-old […] The post Ketel Marte returns to Diamondbacks lineup vs. Orioles after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Erik Spoelstra wants LaMelo Ball punished for ‘stupid’ play that injured Bam Adebayo

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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra did not mince words Tuesday when speaking about LaMelo Ball’s dirty play on Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets star swiped at Adebayo’s legs as the All-Star center was off balance along the baseline during their play-in tournament matchup at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo fell and injured his … The post Erik Spoelstra wants LaMelo Ball punished for ‘stupid’ play that injured Bam Adebayo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Orioles Manager Shows Off Grisly Battle Wound After Taking Line Drive To The Face

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Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz took a line drive off the face during a game against Arizona. He provided an update on his injury status the following day. Albernaz did so during a press conference with media members on Tuesday. He showed off the gruesome battle wound while detailing the severity of the setback. The […] The post Orioles Manager Shows Off Grisly Battle Wound After Taking Line Drive To The Face appeared first on BroBible.

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Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered brutal injuries from foul ball to face

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Craig Alberanz is facing a challenging recovery after Monday night’s mishap with a foul ball. The Baltimore Orioles manager Albernaz spoke with reporters on Tuesday and revealed that he suffered a number of brutal-sounding injuries after being struck by a foul ball the night before. Albernaz said that he sustained a broken jaw and at … The post Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered brutal injuries from foul ball to face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Royals’ Carlos Estevez sees lights at end of injury return tunnel

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Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez pitched one third of an inning before an injury shut him down. But barring anything unforeseen, there’s a chance the closer is back on the mound sooner rather than later. General manager JJ Picollo told reports that Estevez is hoping to start a rehab assignment over the next five […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez sees lights at end of injury return tunnel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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