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Spurs’ Stephon Castle gets real about San Antonio’s championship aspirations ahead of 2026 season
Stephon Castle is not pretending this season looks like the last one. Speaking at Spurs media day on Monday, the guard was asked whether he had thought about what it means to enter a year as the team everyone is aiming at, and he did not dodge it. “Yeah, it definitely has,” Castle said in […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle gets real about San Antonio’s championship aspirations ahead of 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How Erik Spoelstra’s ‘dislike’ for Bobby Portis Jr. made him perfect for Heat
Boca Raton, FL – As the Miami Heat completed its first day of training camp at Florida Atlantic University, it was an opportunity for the new players on the team to start and get acclimated to their surroundings. While the Heat have Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, another player under the radar that will play […] The post How Erik Spoelstra’s ‘dislike’ for Bobby Portis Jr. made him perfect for Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .
What Becky Hammon said about A’ja Wilson’s viral confrontation with Fever fan
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon weighed in on A’ja Wilson’s confrontation with an Indiana Fever fan during the team’s 99-89 loss to the Indiana Fever. Hammon addressed the incident following the game on Thursday evening. “Well, I’ll say this: I didn’t exactly see what happened. I kind of saw the aftermath. I’ve never […] The post What Becky Hammon said about A’ja Wilson’s viral confrontation with Fever fan appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Lynx make wrong kind of WNBA history by being eliminated by Liberty
Down goes the Minnesota Lynx — for good. After losing Game 1 of their first-round series in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs against the No. 8-seed New York Liberty, the top-seeded Lynx were shown the door by Breanna Stewart and company on Tuesday, as Minnesota suffered a gut-wrenching 87-71 Game 2 loss at Barclays Center in […] The post Lynx make wrong kind of WNBA history by being eliminated by Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones lead Liberty to eliminate top-seeded Lynx
The New York Liberty advanced to the semifinals after beating the Minnesota Lynx, 87-71, in Game 2 at Barclays Center on Tuesday, sweeping their first-round series. The trio of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu proved to be too much for the Lynx, who became the first No. 1 seed to get eliminated by […] The post Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones lead Liberty to eliminate top-seeded Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Padres stars Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado make Cubs pay with 1st inning bombs
San Diego Padres stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado wasted no time making the Chicago Cubs pay in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series Tuesday night at Petco Park. Tatis opened the bottom of the first by jumping on Matthew Boyd’s first pitch and driving it 405 feet to center field […] The post Padres stars Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado make Cubs pay with 1st inning bombs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cam Schlittler’s 117-pitch performance makes history not seen since 2012
The New York Yankees got a strong start from the ever-reliable Cam Schlittler on the mound in their series opener against the Boston Red Sox in the MLB Wild Card Round. Schlittler was dealing during his stint on the mound in Game 1 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, lasting 6 1/3 innings, while allowing […] The post Cam Schlittler’s 117-pitch performance makes history not seen since 2012 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. goes all out with ‘greatest’ praises for John Calipari
Darius Acuff Jr. will bring a winning pedigree to the Sacramento Kings as he enters his rookie year after being drafted at No. 7 in June. Acuff is coming off a stellar one-and-done stint at Arkansas, where he shone under coach John Calipari. The young guard has repeatedly credited the legendary mentor for molding him […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. goes all out with ‘greatest’ praises for John Calipari appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Patriots vs. Bills bold predictions for NFL Week 4
The Buffalo Bills are determined to reclaim a dominant position in the AFC East after falling into second place last year — behind the upstart New England Patriots. Josh Allen and the Bills have a new stadium this year and they are determined to regain their position atop the division and hopefully go much further […] The post Patriots vs. Bills bold predictions for NFL Week 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Fever’s Stephanie White still expects ‘another level’ from Caitlin Clark after monster Game 2 vs. Aces
Indiana Fever fans might have seen nothing yet from Caitlin Clark in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. Clark had a masterpiece of a performance on Tuesday to help the Fever stave off elimination at the hands of the reigning WNBA champions Las Vegas Aces. The former No. 1 overall WNBA draft pick […] The post Fever’s Stephanie White still expects ‘another level’ from Caitlin Clark after monster Game 2 vs. Aces appeared first on ClutchPoints .
George Lombard Jr. makes more Yankees history with base hit in playoffs debut
The New York Yankees called up George Lombard Jr. in early August, affording him enough time to work through growing pains and get comfortable with occupying a high-profile role in one of sports’ most scrutinized franchises. They made that decision because the 21-year-old shortstop stood out as a potential playoffs difference-maker. He is proving them […] The post George Lombard Jr. makes more Yankees history with base hit in playoffs debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
John Collins is fully embracing fresh start with the Pistons
One of the most exciting parts of the Detroit Pistons’ 2026-27 season is adding veteran John Collins. Detroit agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the 29-year-old forward during free agency this offseason. Collins enters his tenth season in the NBA with high expectations from the Pistons. Detroit will be his fourth team after finishing […] The post John Collins is fully embracing fresh start with the Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Fever’s Caitlin Clark blasts refs after fouling out of Game 2 vs. Aces
The Indiana Fever will live for at least another game, but their win over the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 of their first-round series in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs was seemingly not enough to put Caitlin Clark in an absolutely great mood — thanks to the refs. Following the Fever’s 99-89 win over the […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark blasts refs after fouling out of Game 2 vs. Aces appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Brian Flores is keeping Vikings on its toes ahead of game vs. 0-3 Dolphins
On paper, the Minnesota Vikings have a golden opportunity to advance to 4-0 in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins after De’Von Achane was officially placed on IR with a season-ending ACL injury. And yet, apparently no one told Brian Flores, as, on Tuesday, he told reporters he still has plenty of respect for his […] The post Brian Flores is keeping Vikings on its toes ahead of game vs. 0-3 Dolphins appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Joe Espada sends powerful message to Astros after Game 1 loss to White Sox
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada delivered a direct message after his team’s 6-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday at Daikin Park. The Astros fell behind early 3-0 after two innings and never fully recovered, despite a two-run homer from pinch-hitter Nelson Velazquez […] The post Joe Espada sends powerful message to Astros after Game 1 loss to White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bucks’ Jaime Jaquez Jr. shares excellent perspective of his trade to Milwaukee
Jaime Jaquez Jr. has settled into Milwaukee, and he has a line he keeps coming back to about how he got there. Speaking at Bucks media day on Monday, the forward explained how he processed being moved for the first time in his career. “I was told that you’re not really in the NBA until […] The post Bucks’ Jaime Jaquez Jr. shares excellent perspective of his trade to Milwaukee appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Fever release statement after not ejecting fan for going after A’ja Wilson
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever bit back at the Las Vegas Aces, 99-89, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday to tie their first-round series in the playoffs at 1-1. Clark was phenomenal with 27 points, including five three-pointers, seven rebounds, and 15 assists. The Fever leaned on a 30-point surge in the second quarter, which […] The post Fever release statement after not ejecting fan for going after A’ja Wilson appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Caitlin Clark credits Fever for rebounding from ‘soft’ Game 1 performance vs. Aces
The Indiana Fever answered their Game 1 disappointment with the kind of physicality and urgency Caitlin Clark demanded. They leveled their first-round WNBA playoff series against the Las Vegas Aces with a 99-89 Game 2 victory. After Indiana equalized the series, Clark shared how she felt the Fever had played too “soft” in Game 1. […] The post Caitlin Clark credits Fever for rebounding from ‘soft’ Game 1 performance vs. Aces appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Walt Weiss gets brutally honest on Austin Riley saving Braves vs. Phillies
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss praised Austin Riley after the third baseman delivered the decisive swing in a 5-3 Game 1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild Card Series. Riley entered the postseason after a tough regular season, batting .219 with 19 home runs, 72 RBI and a franchise-record 201 strikeouts […] The post Walt Weiss gets brutally honest on Austin Riley saving Braves vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Phillies’ Bryce Harper says quiet part out loud about Austin Riley’s clutch Game 1 home run
After coming up short against the Atlanta Braves in surprising fashion, with Austin Riley flipping the script with a three-run homer in the eighth to take the 1-0 lead, Bryce Harper was left crestfallen in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse. Discussing the shocking loss and what it means for the Phillies’ World Series chances, Harper noted […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper says quiet part out loud about Austin Riley’s clutch Game 1 home run appeared first on ClutchPoints .
First-round rookie bringing ‘baby Joel Embiid’ skillset to Thunder (Exclusive)
OKLAHOMA CITY — Long before Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber missed the 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL, he looked up to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. After Sorber talked about Chet Holmgren’s help last season, he looked back on his high school days in the Northeast. Roughly 1,384 miles from Oklahoma City, […] The post First-round rookie bringing ‘baby Joel Embiid’ skillset to Thunder (Exclusive) appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How Yankees’ Cam Schlittler impressed Josh Hart early in Game 1 vs. Red Sox
When Cam Schlittler battled the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 MLB playoffs, he was an impressive rookie who seemed to relish the opportunity to eliminate his childhood team. This year, the young right-handed pitcher is the presumptive American League Cy Young Award winner who still savors the chance to crush the Fenway Faithful. This […] The post How Yankees’ Cam Schlittler impressed Josh Hart early in Game 1 vs. Red Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A’ja Wilson rips ‘unacceptable’ Fever fan behavior after Game 2 altercation
The Las Vegas Aces return home for the deciding Game 3 in their opening round playoff series against the Indiana Fever after their 99-89 Game 2 loss. But one of the leading topics of discussion following the game was the fourth quarter incident in which Aces star A’ja Wilson confronted a fan sitting courtside. While […] The post A’ja Wilson rips ‘unacceptable’ Fever fan behavior after Game 2 altercation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi owns up to ‘bad goal’ in Panthers loss
The Carolina Hurricanes took on the Florida Panthers to open the 2026-27 NHL season. They raised their Stanley Cup banner before the game, celebrating the team’s first championship in 20 years. Unfortunately, Brandon Bussi and his teammates could not pick up the win. Bussi had a big-time performance in goal. He wasn’t tested too often […] The post Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi owns up to ‘bad goal’ in Panthers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Lakers’ JJ Redick reveals reason he’s most excited about Walker Kessler
Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler is raring to return to action after missing all but five games last season due to a shoulder injury. A change of scenery with the Lakers could be the perfect opportunity for Kessler, who signed a 4-year, $130 million contract in July. The Lakers acquired him via a sign-and-trade […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick reveals reason he’s most excited about Walker Kessler appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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