Putting Sal Stewart's historic Reds rookie season into historical context
Sal Stewart isn't just having a great start to the 2026 season, he's making a historic rookie of the year case.
Rookie of the Year
Yankees immediately send Luis Gil to AAA after Astros disaster
New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil was the American League Rookie of the Year in 2024. However, in 2026, he has looked anything but. After his latest outing against the Houston Astros, the Yankees demoted Gil to Triple-A, via the team’s X, formerly Twitter account. A corresponding move has not yet been announced. Against the […] The post Yankees immediately send Luis Gil to AAA after Astros disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA World Reacts to Massive Victor Wembanyama Concussion Protocol Update Before Game 4
Victor Wembanyama is back after clearing concussion protocol—but the timeline is raising questions across the NBA. The post NBA World Reacts to Massive Victor Wembanyama Concussion Protocol Update Before Game 4 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel: When Will NBA Announce Rookie of the Year Winner?
The Rookie of the Year race featuring Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel is heating up. Here’s when the NBA will reveal the winner.
Braves Announce Michael Harris Update After Leaving Nationals Game
Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris left Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals.
VJ Edgecombe Makes NBA History in 76ers Game 2 Win vs Celtics
Following a disappointing showing in Game 1, VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers got their revenge against the Boston Celtics in the follow-up outing. Edgecombe is a primary reason why the Sixers are heading home with the series tied. Amid the Game 2 beatdown, which went in favor of the 76ers this time, Edgecombe made […] The post VJ Edgecombe Makes NBA History in 76ers Game 2 Win vs Celtics appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel Wins Award Over Cooper Flagg
Kon Knueppel had a fantastic season for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. Charlotte started the season 4-13 and appeared to be on its way to a fourth straight sub-.500 record. Instead, the Hornets started buzzing, going 40-25 the rest of the year to earn a spot in the ...
Brewers’ injury updates include huge Jackson Chourio news
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy shared multiple injury updates ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers. One of the biggest updates he shared includes star outfielder Jackson Chourio. According to Murphy, Chourio is expected to hit on the field on Wednesday, via Jack Stern. Brewers injury updates from Pat Murphy: – Kyle Harrison […] The post Brewers’ injury updates include huge Jackson Chourio news appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kon Knueppel vs. Cooper Flagg and all the tightest ROY battles in NBA history
This year's Rookie of the Year race is coming down to the wire, but even if it's a tie, it won't be the first in NBA history.
Sporting News NBA Rookie of the Year: Kon Knueppel wins over Cooper Flagg in talented class – sportingnews.com
Sporting News NBA Rookie of the Year: Kon Knueppel wins over Cooper Flagg in talented class sportingnews.com
Bowman Red RC Redemption Returns in 2026 Bowman Baseball and Chrome
he 2026 Bowman Red RC Redemption returns in both 2026 Bowman Baseball and Bowman Chrome Baseball, giving collectors a direct stake in the AL and NL Rookie of the Year races. This program lets fans pull Red RC logo cards and redeem them for FanCash once the winners emerge, while also opening doors ...
Fever Star Caitlin Clark Reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s Playoff Debut
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is in awe of Victor Wembanyama.
Mystics’ Lauren Betts delivers confident take on WNBA career outlook
The Washington Mystics have a foundational piece after drafting Lauren Betts as the fourth overall pick in the recently concluded WNBA Draft. Some were surprised that Betts was still available for the Mystics, especially since she was on the heels of leading UCLA to its first national title in the NCAA Women’s Tournament with a […] The post Mystics’ Lauren Betts delivers confident take on WNBA career outlook appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charles Lee eyes key improvement from Kon Knueppel after rookie season
The Charlotte Hornets’ 2025-26 season is officially over following their play-in loss against the Orlando Magic this past week. But one of the bright spots of the Hornets’ impressive season was the emergence of rookie wing Kon Knueppel. Now that the Hornets’ offseason has arrived, head coach Charles Lee is looking for specific improvement from […] The post Charles Lee eyes key improvement from Kon Knueppel after rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama delivers truth bomb ahead of first playoffs
Supported by a team that sports the NBA’s second best record and armed with size/skill set combination never seen in basketball, Victor Wembanyama has visions of grandeur. Especially considering the San Antonio Spurs domination of the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, it’s realistic to think the start of the playoffs could serve as the launch […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama delivers truth bomb ahead of first playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting
Charles Lee maintained his support for Kon Knueppel despite the star rookie’s struggled throughout the play-in tournament following the Charlotte Hornets’ season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic. Knueppel enjoyed an incredible rookie campaign throughout the regular season, making a case for Rookie of the Year. He will be competing with Cooper Flagg for the honors, […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kon Knueppel still has teammate’s confidence after ugly play-in showing
The Charlotte Hornets are brimming with confidence and rightfully so. On Tuesday, the Hornets eeked out a huge 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In tournament. The catalyst came with Coby White’s game-tying 3-pointer, LaMelo Ball’s game-winning bucket, and Miles Bridges’ game-ending block. But largely left out of the fun was […] The post Kon Knueppel still has teammate’s confidence after ugly play-in showing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"When did winning stop mattering for anything?" – Draymond Green has no doubts about his NBA ROY choice between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel – Basketball Network
"When did winning stop mattering for anything?" - Draymond Green has no doubts about his NBA ROY choice between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel Basketball Network
Tony Brothers Caught on Camera With Interesting Reaction as VJ Edgecombe Gets in Jalen Suggs’ Face
Tony Brothers had a relaxed reaction as he listened to VJ Edgecombe following the incident involving Jalen Suggs.
‘Kon (Knueppel) Wasn’t Ready to Dance’ – NBA Champion Trolls Hornets Rookie After Tanking ROTY Race vs. Cooper Flagg
The Charlotte Hornets advanced in the Play-In Tournament despite a poor game from Kon Knueppel. Find out what NBA voice Kendrick Perkins had to say about Knueppel's dwindling Rookie of The Year odds
LaMelo Ball Impresses With Early Talent Eye After Recommending Kon Knueppel Ahead of the NBA Draft
Ahead of last year’s NBA Draft Lottery, LaMelo Ball personally urged Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson to consider selecting Kon Knueppel.
Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game
Several fans believe Kon Knueppel lost the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year race because of a key decision from Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during Tuesday’s play-in game against the Miami Heat. Knueppel came into the contest as the most prolific three-point shooter in the entire NBA this season. But his shot just wasn’t … The post Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and way-too-early WNBA Rookie of the Year favorites
These players are still riding the high of being drafted, but which of them has the best shot of taking home Rookie of the Year honors?
Ace Bailey gives ‘fantastic’ review to rookie season with Utah
Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey delivered a top five rookie performance in the NBA this season. He’s not a lock to win league Rookie of the Year honors, as Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg are frontrunners. But that didn’t stop Bailey from dropping a personal “fantastic” review. Bailey used five succinct words to verbally illustrate […] The post Ace Bailey gives ‘fantastic’ review to rookie season with Utah appeared first on ClutchPoints.