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Kirk Herbstreit is ready to hit panic button on Dabo Swinney after Clemson’s embarrassing loss to LSU
The Clemson Tigers have an opportunity to bounce back in Week 2 against the Georgia Southern Eagles after an ugly 51-10 loss to the No. 8 LSU Tigers. It’s a moment for Dabo Swinney to quiet the critics, as the outside noise has grown louder than ever before. While that may be the case, Kirk […] The post Kirk Herbstreit is ready to hit panic button on Dabo Swinney after Clemson’s embarrassing loss to LSU appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tennessee football getting key LB back for Georgia Tech clash after suspension
The Tennessee football team hopes for a strong 2026 season, with a trip to the College Football Playoff. Tennessee has a key non conference game on Saturday against Georgia Tech. The Volunteers will see the return of a key defensive player. “Tennessee (linebacker) Arion Carter makes his return today against Georgia Tech after serving a […] The post Tennessee football getting key LB back for Georgia Tech clash after suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bears’ Caleb Williams on verge of impressive franchise history ahead of Week 1
The Chicago Bears are hoping to build on a successful 2025 season. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams enters the 2026 campaign with high expectations on him. Williams is actually closing in on some impressive franchise history. “Via NBC Sports research, Caleb Williams is one game from tying Sid Luckman for the franchise record with eight straight […] The post Bears’ Caleb Williams on verge of impressive franchise history ahead of Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Why Padres will clinch final NL Wild Card spot over Diamondbacks
The National League Wild Card race enters Saturday with a half-game gap between its final two serious contenders. The San Diego Padres stand at 79-68 and occupy the third Wild Card position. The Arizona Diamondbacks sit only half a game behind at 79-69. Despite that narrow margin, the Padres hold the far stronger path to […] The post Why Padres will clinch final NL Wild Card spot over Diamondbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Lions create $30 million in cap space with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell moves
The Detroit Lions aim to bounce back this season after missing the playoffs in the 2025-26 campaign. With the Week 1 season opener right around the corner, the front office managed to create $30 million in cap space that gives the franchise some wiggle room to make a big move in the middle of the […] The post Lions create $30 million in cap space with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell moves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Juan Soto draws loud boos in return to Yankee Stadium
Yankees fans had no love lost or found following Juan Soto’s return to their stadium during their series opener against the Mets on Friday night. Soto is going through the ninth year of his career in the majors, his second with the Mets. He spent one year with the Yankees during the 2024 campaign, where he […] The post Juan Soto draws loud boos in return to Yankee Stadium appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Michigan accused of failing Bryce Underwood twice in Wolverines’ Week 1
Michigan survived Week 1, but the fallout around Bryce Underwood has not let up. Former NFL tight end George Wrighster used his show to argue that the Wolverines have let their quarterback down twice over, first on the field and now in front of a microphone. The flashpoint came at Underwood’s midweek press conference, where […] The post Michigan accused of failing Bryce Underwood twice in Wolverines’ Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Why Aqib Talib believes Rams’ Week 1 loss to 49ers is ‘best thing’ for LA
The Los Angeles Rams’ season opener against the San Francisco 49ers ended in a 27-7 defeat, and Aqib Talib thinks that is the best thing that could have happened to LA. The Rams were the clear favorite after closing the preseason 3-0. However, they could not hold onto the momentum any longer. Speaking recently on […] The post Why Aqib Talib believes Rams’ Week 1 loss to 49ers is ‘best thing’ for LA appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Louisville HC Jeff Brohm loved getting everyone involved in win over Villanova
tJeff Brohm had rave reviews for how his No. 24 Louisville Cardinals squad took care of business in their 59-13 blowout win over the Villanova Wildcats on Friday night. Louisville was coming off a tough 41-38 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels. They bravely competed against the higher-ranked squad but couldn’t stop them from converting […] The post Louisville HC Jeff Brohm loved getting everyone involved in win over Villanova appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Virginia’s Tony Elliott sends kind words to Michael Vick after Norfolk State clash
Tony Elliott and Michael Vick shared an embrace at midfield on Friday night after Virginia dismantled Norfolk State 59-3 at Scott Stadium, capping a week in which the Cavaliers coach went out of his way to set aside decades of bad blood between Charlottesville and Blacksburg. Speaking before the matchup, Elliott made clear that facing […] The post Virginia’s Tony Elliott sends kind words to Michael Vick after Norfolk State clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
John Klingberg announces retirement after 12 NHL seasons
Veteran defenseman John Klingberg announced his retirement from professional hockey Friday, bringing an end to a 12-season NHL career that included 700 regular-season games across six franchises. The 34-year-old Swedish star finished his career with 92 goals, 351 assists and 443 points, while also recording 43 points on nine goals and 34 assists in 82 […] The post John Klingberg announces retirement after 12 NHL seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Missouri HC Eli Drinkwitz scolds players mid-interview for stealing Kansas band’s drum
Eli Drinkwitz had just finished the biggest statement win of Missouri’s young season, and he could not even get through a postgame interview before something else demanded his attention. The Tigers beat Kansas 38-21 on Friday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, their first win in Lawrence since 2001 and their fifth straight in […] The post Missouri HC Eli Drinkwitz scolds players mid-interview for stealing Kansas band’s drum appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Is Kyle Tucker back? The Dodgers RF finds his firepower against the Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers fans must have thought they were dreaming on Friday night. After all, taking a look at the box score of their 6-2 win over the Miami Marlins would show that Kyle Tucker, the man who went through an 0-26 stretch earlier in the season, went 3-3 from the plate and drove in […] The post Is Kyle Tucker back? The Dodgers RF finds his firepower against the Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Robert Griffin III toasts ‘my guy’ Ben Shelton for huge US Open win over Frances Tiafoe
Robert Griffin III wasted no time celebrating Ben Shelton’s breakthrough on Friday night. The former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner took to social media shortly after Shelton advanced to his first Grand Slam final, framing the achievement around the history that came with it. “Congrats to my guy Ben Shelton,” Griffin wrote on X, […] The post Robert Griffin III toasts ‘my guy’ Ben Shelton for huge US Open win over Frances Tiafoe appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Even Ben Shelton was starstruck playing in front of Jalen Brunson at the US Open
Ben Shelton reached his first career Grand Slam final on Friday night, but the 23-year-old made clear afterward that holding his focus inside Arthur Ashe Stadium was its own battle. Speaking on court following his 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 win over fellow American Frances Tiafoe, Shelton admitted the celebrity-packed crowd nearly pulled his attention away […] The post Even Ben Shelton was starstruck playing in front of Jalen Brunson at the US Open appeared first on ClutchPoints .
3 burning Stars questions entering 2026-27 NHL season
The Dallas Stars had a relatively quiet offseason this year. Despite this, they also had one of the most chaotic offseasons of any team in the league. The Stars re-signed Jason Robertson after a very tumultuous negotiation. And they had the whole Zach Werenski trade saga play out in public. Dallas was coming off a […] The post 3 burning Stars questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker remains level-headed despite recent hot streak
To say that Kyle Tucker has underperformed in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers would be a massive understatement. He entered the Dodgers’ Friday night clash against the Miami Marlins with an OPS of .684 on the season. This was certainly not what the Dodgers expected to get from Tucker after they signed […] The post Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker remains level-headed despite recent hot streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tigers’ AJ Hinch can’t imagine a rookie as good as Kevin McGonigle
With only 15 games left for the Detroit Tigers in the 2026 MLB regular season, it’s only a matter of time before they get mathematically eliminated from the postseason hunt. With a record of 68-79 even after taking a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on the road on Friday, they are 6.5 games back […] The post Tigers’ AJ Hinch can’t imagine a rookie as good as Kevin McGonigle appeared first on ClutchPoints .
3 burning Capitals questions entering 2026-27 NHL season
The Washington Capitals could be entering a transition phase next season. Alex Ovechkin is back for one more go this year. After that, his future is left up in the air. He is an unrestricted free agent once again. And the path to retirement, or a return to his native Russia, would be clear. Ovechkin […] The post 3 burning Capitals questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Final Vikings injury report ahead of Week 1 game vs. Packers
The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to turn the page on a disappointing 2025 season that saw them fall out of the playoff race by Thanksgiving. They may have won their last five games to finish with a 9-8 record, but all that did was allow them to finish in third place and give them a […] The post Final Vikings injury report ahead of Week 1 game vs. Packers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Watch Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.’s insane reaction to walk-off win over Phillies
The contest between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night was as tight as it can get. But in the bottom of the 11th inning, after the Phillies had taken the lead in the top half of the frame, 5-4, the Braves bounced back, scoring two runs in quick succession — with Drake […] The post Watch Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.’s insane reaction to walk-off win over Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yankees’ Aaron Judge appreciates special 9/11 God Bless America rendition
Today marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a tragic event that brought together the entire nation. On this day of remembering one of the most devastating attacks in world history, the New York Yankees and New York Mets met for the first of a three-game set over the weekend — bringing together the community that […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Judge appreciates special 9/11 God Bless America rendition appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Knicks star Jalen Brunson and Ben Stiller catch Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton match
Jalen Brunson took a break from basketball on Friday to catch one of the biggest tennis matches of the year. The Knicks point guard was spotted in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the all-American US Open semifinal between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, seated near longtime Knicks superfan Ben Stiller as the two […] The post Knicks star Jalen Brunson and Ben Stiller catch Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton match appeared first on ClutchPoints .
3 burning Islanders questions entering 2026-27 NHL season
The New York Islanders did not make the playoffs in 2025-26. But it’s hard not to like the direction the team is going in. A lot of that does have to do with phenom defenseman Matthew Schaefer. Schaefer burst onto the scene last year and made an immediate impact as a rookie. It is not […] The post 3 burning Islanders questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Braves’ Drake Baldwin walks off the Phillies with nasty extra innings RBI
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are currently locked in a heated battle for the NL East crown, as they entered their Friday night contest being separated by just four games in the standings. The Phillies are threatening to make things difficult for the Braves heading into the final few weeks of the regular season, […] The post Braves’ Drake Baldwin walks off the Phillies with nasty extra innings RBI appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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