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Giants rookie accomplishes a feat that was last done in 1961

Apr 8, 2026 @ 9:01am
BaseballMLBSan Francisco Giants
Larry Brown Sports

The San Francisco Giants have a promising rookie catcher in Daniel Susac, who continued his hot start to his big league career on Tuesday.  The 24-year-old Susac had another brilliant performance, as the Giants played the second game of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Cali. He went 3-for-4 … The post Giants rookie accomplishes a feat that was last done in 1961 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mika Zibanejad thriving again while becoming bridge to Rangers future

Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:20pm
HockeyNHLNew York Rangers
NY Post Sports

Mika Zibanejad has played an integral role in the blossoming of rookie Gabe Perreault and former No. 1 overall pick Alexis Lafrenière on the top line.

Read moreMika Zibanejad thriving again while becoming bridge to Rangers future

Noah Laba tells The Post what he learned from first NHL fight — and how he wants to expand his game

Apr 7, 2026 @ 8:02pm
HockeyNHLNew York RangersWashington Capitals
NY Post Sports

When Noah Laba dropped the gloves with the Capitals’ Hendrix Lapierre late in the third period Sunday, it was an unfamiliar setting for the Rangers rookie center.

Read moreNoah Laba tells The Post what he learned from first NHL fight — and how he wants to expand his game

Nolan Traoré is a promising work in progress, but what he does next could alter the Nets’ future

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:40am
BasketballNBABrooklyn Nets
NY Post Sports

The Nets rookie visibly hit the rookie wall last month, and Jordi Fernandez challenged him to fight through it.

Read moreNolan Traoré is a promising work in progress, but what he does next could alter the Nets’ future

LeBron James Backs Jason Kidd For Putting Cooper Flagg at Point Guard Despite Intense Scrutiny

Apr 6, 2026 @ 12:30pm
BasketballNBADallas MavericksLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

When it comes to taking on the role of point guard as a rookie, LeBron James has been there, done that.

Read moreLeBron James Backs Jason Kidd For Putting Cooper Flagg at Point Guard Despite Intense Scrutiny

Cooper Flagg Looks Back on ‘Special Night’ After Creating History Alongside LeBron James

Apr 6, 2026 @ 7:30am
BasketballNBADallas MavericksLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg discusses his historic 45-point performance against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Read moreCooper Flagg Looks Back on ‘Special Night’ After Creating History Alongside LeBron James

Lakers’ LeBron James weighs in on Cooper Flagg similarities

Apr 6, 2026 @ 2:10am
BasketballNBADallas MavericksLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

On Sunday night, a duel between the NBA’s preeminent old guard in LeBron James and the league’s brightest young up-and-coming superstar in Cooper Flagg ensued. The superstars racked up the points in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks’ matchup, but in the end, Flagg was simply the more dominant star […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James weighs in on Cooper Flagg similarities appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rookie Gabe Perreault adds latest high to promising Rangers season with hat trick in win

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:23pm
HockeyNHLNew York Rangers
NY Post Sports

One of the Rangers’ most promising young players became the latest rookie to add optimism to the final leg of this lost season.

Read moreRookie Gabe Perreault adds latest high to promising Rangers season with hat trick in win

Cooper Flagg Matches What Only Michael Jordan Has Ever Done As Mavericks Phenom’s Historic Season Continues

Apr 4, 2026 @ 5:12pm
BasketballNBADallas Mavericks
Pro Football Network

Mavericks' rookie phenom Cooper Flagg has matched Michael Jordan's longstanding record after yet another impressive performance.

Read moreCooper Flagg Matches What Only Michael Jordan Has Ever Done As Mavericks Phenom’s Historic Season Continues

NBA rookie pays price for sleeping through team meeting with car prank

Apr 4, 2026 @ 1:51pm
BasketballNBAOklahoma City Thunder
Irish Star Sport

An Oklahoma City Thunder rookie found out the hard way this week after sleeping through a team meeting, as his teammates pulled the ultimate prank on him in order to teach him a lesson

Read moreNBA rookie pays price for sleeping through team meeting with car prank

Hyped Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin impresses with RBI double in MLB debut

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:13pm
BaseballMLBPittsburgh Pirates
NY Post Sports

The young Pirate did not disappoint.

Read moreHyped Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin impresses with RBI double in MLB debut

TJ Rumfield 2026 Fantasy: The Forgotten Rookie Breaking Out

Apr 3, 2026 @ 1:34pm
BaseballMLBColorado RockiesNew York Yankees
Athlon Sports

Among 2026’s fantasy baseball rookie class TJ Rumfield was largely ignored in favor of sexier names like Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt. Even though he hit five HR and drove in 13 runs in 23 spring training games, Rumfield went undrafted in most fantasy baseball leagues. In his ...

Read moreTJ Rumfield 2026 Fantasy: The Forgotten Rookie Breaking Out

Is Chase DeLauter playing vs. Cubs? Guardians manager shares injury update

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:54pm
BaseballMLBChicago CubsCleveland Guardians
ClutchPoints

When Chase DeLauter fouled a Shohei Ohtani fastball off his foot and limped to first base after grounding out, Cleveland Guardians fans experienced their own form of pain. This small-market franchise does not manufacture offense easily. It often has to get creative and rely on timely hitting and situational awareness to bring runners home. So […] The post Is Chase DeLauter playing vs. Cubs? Guardians manager shares injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants rookie Daniel Susac has unreal MLB debut — but one family member was having a bad time

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:28am
BaseballMLBSan Francisco Giants
NY Post Sports

Daniel Susac brought a cheering section to his first MLB start, but one member of his coterie had enough.

Read moreGiants rookie Daniel Susac has unreal MLB debut — but one family member was having a bad time

Royals Rookie Carter Jensen Benched After Sleeping Through Alarm – TMZ

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:17am
BaseballMLBKansas City Royals
TMZ Sports

Royals Rookie Carter Jensen Benched After Sleeping Through Alarm  TMZ

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Kansas City Royals bench rookie Carter Jensen after ‘concerning’ mistake which left teammates frantic with worry

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:09am
BaseballMLBKansas City RoyalsMinnesota Twins
The Sun Sport

ONE of the Kansas City Royals’ young stars is off to a rough start to his career. Carter Jensen, the Royals’ rookie catcher, was benched by the team on Thursday…

Read moreKansas City Royals bench rookie Carter Jensen after ‘concerning’ mistake which left teammates frantic with worry

Royals call rookie’s parents as he catches too many Z’s

Apr 3, 2026 @ 6:50am
BaseballMLBKansas City Royals
Larry Brown Sports

Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen learned a harsh lesson in punctuality on Thursday, when he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins after oversleeping and arriving late to Kauffman Stadium. The 22-year-old top prospect, who has appeared in just 26 major league games, slept through his alarm, prompting the team … The post Royals call rookie’s parents as he catches too many Z’s appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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‘Special Season Unfolding’ — NBA World Reacts to Kon Knueppel Shattering Hornets Icon Kemba Walker’s Franchise 3-Point Record

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:34am
BasketballNBACharlotte Hornets
Pro Football Network

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel had a big night on Thursday night against the Suns, shattering a long-held 3-point franchise record.

Read more‘Special Season Unfolding’ — NBA World Reacts to Kon Knueppel Shattering Hornets Icon Kemba Walker’s Franchise 3-Point Record

Rangers’ fluid play plan for Noah Laba is paying off for development

Apr 2, 2026 @ 11:42pm
HockeyNHLNew York Rangers
NY Post Sports

Of the two rookies who have been on the Rangers roster since Opening Night, Noah Laba has had the experience of a full-time NHLer.

Read moreRangers’ fluid play plan for Noah Laba is paying off for development

Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino reacts after Carter Jensen causes brief scare

Apr 2, 2026 @ 10:16pm
BaseballMLBKansas City Royals
ClutchPoints

Some drama ensued for the Kansas City Royals on Thursday after top prospect Carter Jensen, who was slated to start against the Minnesota Twins at home, overslept and proceeded to arrive late at Kauffman Stadium prior to their 5-1 loss. The Royals then deemed that Jensen wouldn’t be able to get ready on time, decided […] The post Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino reacts after Carter Jensen causes brief scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals rookie Carter Jensen removed from starting lineup after oversleeping: ‘Feels terrible’

Apr 2, 2026 @ 8:34pm
BaseballMLBKansas City Royals
NY Post Sports

You snooze, you lose.

Read moreRoyals rookie Carter Jensen removed from starting lineup after oversleeping: ‘Feels terrible’

Victor Wembanyama doubles down on desire to win NBA MVP award – sportingnews.com

Apr 2, 2026 @ 5:06pm
BasketballNBA
Sporting News

Victor Wembanyama doubles down on desire to win NBA MVP award  sportingnews.com

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Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins? Here’s who should start Week 1 for Raiders

Apr 2, 2026 @ 10:51am
FootballNFLLas Vegas Raiders
ClutchPoints

The Las Vegas Raiders have been in the news during the 2026 offseason for two very distinct reasons. For one, they hold the coveted No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, and every insider knows they are locked in on Indiana University’s Fernando Mendoza. Second, in a move that seems very logical, […] The post Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins? Here’s who should start Week 1 for Raiders appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreFernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins? Here’s who should start Week 1 for Raiders

Colts Predicted To Draft ‘One of the Most Dynamic Receivers in Football’ Despite Alec Pierce’s $114M Payday

Apr 2, 2026 @ 9:50am
FootballNFLIndianapolis Colts
Pro Football Network

The Colts are projected to draft Zachariah Branch, pairing the rookie speedster with Alec Pierce after his massive extension.

Read moreColts Predicted To Draft ‘One of the Most Dynamic Receivers in Football’ Despite Alec Pierce’s $114M Payday
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