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Conor McGregor admits to making ‘mistakes’ before UFC return
In less than a few weeks, on Jul. 11, 2026, Conor McGregor is set to make his much-awaited UFC comeback. Returning to the octagon after almost five years, McGregor is scheduled to face longtime rival Max Holloway. The stalwarts will compete against each other in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas, Nevada. […] The post Conor McGregor admits to making ‘mistakes’ before UFC return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rangers sign veteran catcher to minor league contract
The Texas Rangers agreed on Tuesday to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Austin Wynns, per MLB.com’s transactions tracker, bolstering their depth behind the plate as they deal with injuries at the major league level. The 35-year-old joins his fourth organization of the 2026 season and his third club in the American League West. […] The post Rangers sign veteran catcher to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sharks re-sign forward to one-year contract
The San Jose Sharks have retained forward Ethan Cardwell, signing the 23-year-old to a one-year, two-way contract ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, the team announced on Thursday. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Cardwell spent most of the 2025-26 season with the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda, where he recorded 15 points on […] The post Sharks re-sign forward to one-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Aces’ Becky Hammon breaks down climb to top of defensive rankings after beating Wings
The Las Vegas Aces finally solved their Dallas problem, and Becky Hammon used the win to take stock of how far her team’s defense has come after taking down the Wings, 99-84. The victory carried extra weight. Dallas had owned the Aces this season, beating them 95-87 in May and following iy with a 96-66 […] The post Aces’ Becky Hammon breaks down climb to top of defensive rankings after beating Wings appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Red Sox sign former Cardinals, Rockies to minor league contract
The Boston Red Sox on Tuesday signed veteran backstop Andrew Knizner to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Worcester. The 31-year-old became available after being released by the Colorado Rockies organization on June 18 when he exercised an opt-out clause in his deal following a productive run with Triple-A Albuquerque. Knizner arrives […] The post Red Sox sign former Cardinals, Rockies to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani breaks David Ortiz record with early All-Star nod
Shohei Ohtani is once again headed to the All-Star Game, and this time he gets there with a piece of history attached. The Dodgers superstar was named the National League’s starting designated hitter for the 2026 All-Star Game after finishing as the leading vote-getter in Phase 1 of fan balloting. According to MLB stats researcher […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani breaks David Ortiz record with early All-Star nod appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Wizards 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick
The Washington Wizards picking BYU star AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft means that they have acquired the future face of the franchise. However, Dybantsa was hardly their only major acquisition from the draft, with the Wizards acquiring multiple stars who can be expected to play a considerable […] The post Wizards 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Doug Martin’s parents sue police over former NFL RB’s death
The parents of former NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the City of Oakland, multiple Oakland police officers, and ambulance providers Falck USA Inc. and Falck Northern California Corp., alleging that excessive police force and delayed medical treatment led to their son’s death in October 2025. […] The post Doug Martin’s parents sue police over former NFL RB’s death appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jonquel Jones hammers Liberty with NSFW response after loss to lowly Storm
The New York Liberty absorbed their third loss in four outings after getting upset by the Seattle Storm, 99-88, at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday. The Storm snapped their 11-game losing streak. Seattle had control for the majority of the game, leading by as much as 16 points in the fourth quarter. The Storm stayed […] The post Jonquel Jones hammers Liberty with NSFW response after loss to lowly Storm appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LaVar Ball guarantees Timberwolves championship if they sign Ball Brothers after LaMelo trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the entire NBA world when they pulled off a blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball, sending Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030), and three second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange. The Timberwolves are pairing Ball with Anthony Edwards, trying to remodel the […] The post LaVar Ball guarantees Timberwolves championship if they sign Ball Brothers after LaMelo trade appeared first on ClutchP...
Mavericks’ top trade, free agent targets after drafting Morez Johnson Jr.
Two years ago, the Dallas Mavericks were on the precipice of the championship after advancing to the NBA Finals. But due to a series of inexplicable decisions, plus the ACL injury of Kyrie Irving, the momentum from their impressive run swiftly dissipated, leaving the Mavericks in disarray. But if there is a positive to all […] The post Mavericks’ top trade, free agent targets after drafting Morez Johnson Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Astros’ Tatsuya Imai gets vote of confidence from Joe Espada after shutting down Tigers
Despite the inconsistency with which the Houston Astros has played with all season long, they remain in the thick of the division race, standing at just 1.5 games behind the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners. On Thursday night, the Astros scored a solid 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers, with Tatsuya Imai turning in the best […] The post Astros’ Tatsuya Imai gets vote of confidence from Joe Espada after shutting down Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on becoming trade deadline sellers
The New York Mets surely did not envision that they’d be not just dead last in the NL East at the halfway mark of the 2026 season, but also they’d be among the worst teams in MLB. After being on the receiving end of a sweep from the Chicago Cubs heading into the weekend, the […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on becoming trade deadline sellers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How Blue Jays standout Ernie Clement’s All-Star voting total left 1 insider in shock
The Toronto Blue Jays’ quest for World Series redemption has not gone as planned through the first half of the 2026 MLB season, as injuries, an underachieving lineup and a Dylan Cease-dependent starting pitching rotation have combined to produce a 39-42 record. Fans remain fully invested in the 2025 American League champions, however. The 6 […] The post How Blue Jays standout Ernie Clement’s All-Star voting total left 1 insider in shock appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Padres’ Jake Cronenworth skips expected rehab assignment, but there’s no need to panic
San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is still trying to work his way back to full health, but he appears to be getting closer to a return to the big leagues. This is despite the fact that he skipped Thursday’s rehab assignment game with the El Paso Chihuahuas against the Sugar Land Skeeters. However, […] The post Padres’ Jake Cronenworth skips expected rehab assignment, but there’s no need to panic appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mets’ loss to Cubs is first of its kind in MLB history
The New York Mets’ season from hell continues, and they’re on a fast track to irrelevance during the 2026 season as their losses keep on piling up at the halfway mark of the campaign. On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs completed the four-game series sweep over the Mets with a 4-3 victory — with New York […] The post Mets’ loss to Cubs is first of its kind in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 NHL Mock Draft 9.0: Final predictions for all 32 picks
The 2026 NHL Draft is less than 24 hours away. The landscape of the first round has changed drastically, even from the last time ClutchPoints published a mock back on Monday. It almost changed again on Thursday night when the Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars agreed to a Jason Robertson trade that ultimately fell through. […] The post 2026 NHL Mock Draft 9.0: Final predictions for all 32 picks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
USMNT chokes in final seconds, loses to Turkey in final World Cup group game
The USMNT ended group play of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a sour note after falling in a 3-2 heartbreaker to Turkey on Thursday night. USA started the tournament on fire, torching Paraguay in a convincing 4-1 victory then taking down Australia 2-0. This allowed to punch their ticket to the Round of 32 […] The post USMNT chokes in final seconds, loses to Turkey in final World Cup group game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Google twists knife on Bucks fans after Giannis trade
Google added an unexpected twist to the fallout from the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. Fans discovered that searching “Giannis” on Google now triggers Heat-colored confetti across the screen. There is also a “Welcome to Miami!” message. The feature quickly went viral, with many Bucks fans seeing […] The post Google twists knife on Bucks fans after Giannis trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey catches attention with workout photos
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is entering his 10th season, and he has not shown any signs of slowing down. McCaffrey had a successful return last season after playing only four games in 2024 due to a knee injury. He picked up right where he left off, rushing for 1,202 yards and 10 […] The post 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey catches attention with workout photos appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yankees’ 4-error disaster in Red Sox loss sets franchise first in last 113 years
The New York Yankees own far and away the best run-differential in the American League, nearly 100 better than the second-best Tampa Rays. They lead MLB in home runs and rank in the top-five in runs scored, RBIs, walks, stolen bases, slugging percentage and OPS. Their lineup is more versatile and athletic than fans are […] The post Yankees’ 4-error disaster in Red Sox loss sets franchise first in last 113 years appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yankees’ Aaron Boone defends Jose Caballero amid outfield struggles
The New York Yankees weren’t the best bunch out there on Thursday. Despite a solid start by Cam Schlittler, New York ended up suffering a 6-3 loss in a series opener against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston. The Yankees committed not one, not two, not three, but four errors throughout the […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone defends Jose Caballero amid outfield struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bonkers stat shows Tempo’s Marina Mabrey had sweetest revenge game in WNBA history vs. Sparks
Marina Mabrey racked up multiple records with her historic scoring performance in the Toronto Tempo’s blowout win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night. Mabrey is going through the eighth season of her WNBA career, her first with the Tempo. She stands out with experience on a franchise going through its inaugural season in […] The post Bonkers stat shows Tempo’s Marina Mabrey had sweetest revenge game in WNBA history vs. Sparks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dream’s Angel Reese knows what Marina Mabrey deserves after 53-point outburst
Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese made a viral comment on social media following Marina Mabrey’s historic night in the Toronto Tempo’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night. Reese and Mabrey were briefly teammates on the Chicago Sky during the 2024 WNBA season. However, Chicago moved on from the latter as they […] The post Dream’s Angel Reese knows what Marina Mabrey deserves after 53-point outburst appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How Tempo’s Sandy Brondello saved Marina Mabrey’s record chase during 53-point game
Marina Mabrey woke up on Thursday and felt dangerous. Mabrey led the Toronto Tempo to a lopsided win over the Los Angeles Sparks at Coca-Cola Coliseum, dropping a career-high 53 points. She shot 17-of-28 from the field, including 9-of-18 from long distance. She tied A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for most points in a game […] The post How Tempo’s Sandy Brondello saved Marina Mabrey’s record chase during 53-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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