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Big 12 board releases statement after calling for Texas Tech-Brendan Sorsby sanctions

Texas Tech football surely expected outrage and insults to flood social media after it successfully fought for Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility, but the program has been working hard to avoid sanctions. Texas attorney general Ken Paxton wrote a letter to Big 12 brass that was intended to ward off any penalties or legal action. The league […] The post Big 12 board releases statement after calling for Texas Tech-Brendan Sorsby sanctions appeared first on ClutchPoints .

2 free agents Lakers believe must be re-signed to play with Luka Doncic, and 1 might be surprising

Coming into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have quite a few players on the roster, not just LeBron James and Austin Reaves, who are about to hit free agency. Throughout the season, head coach JJ Redick often spoke about the challenges that come with navigating a year where a good portion of the roster’s […] The post 2 free agents Lakers believe must be re-signed to play with Luka Doncic, and 1 might be surprising appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Indiana takes 2 spots on expert’s top 10 WR list

Indiana Football was dominant in 2025, going undefeated and winning the National Championship. Heading into 2026, Indiana will be a favorite to win it all again. Still, Indiana has a lot to replace. Not only is Fernando Mendoza gone, but so are Omar Cooper Jr. and Elijah Surrat. Those two receivers combined for 134 receptions […] The post Indiana takes 2 spots on expert’s top 10 WR list appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cape Verde Roberto Lopes found gig on LinkedIn

The FIFA World Cup presented a rare LinkedIn angle on Monday. But it details how Roberto Lopes found his way to Cape Verde. Turns out social media recruiting goes on outside of college sports and pro athletes. It happens ahead of soccer’s biggest event too. Front Office Sports pulled back the curtain on how Lopes […] The post Cape Verde Roberto Lopes found gig on LinkedIn appeared first on ClutchPoints .

HBCU alumnus Ian Wheeler wins UFL Championship, named MVP

Howie University alumnus Ian Wheeler led the Louisville Kings to a UFL championship victory over the D.C. Defenders on Saturday. The Kings won 27-20 in a tight United Bowl matchup, with Wheeler once again making a clutch play to secure the victory for his team. Last week, Wheeler ripped off a 51-yard run to get […] The post HBCU alumnus Ian Wheeler wins UFL Championship, named MVP appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHL rumors: Senators have intriguing defenseman on trade block ahead of NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Draft is just 11 days away. As the draft approaches, teams are figuring out their strategy and also looking to set up potential trades. Last year, the Ottawa Senators made a trade during the draft. The Senators traded for Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings. Now, the Sens could be making […] The post NHL rumors: Senators have intriguing defenseman on trade block ahead of NHL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. spotted at Knicks’ NBA Finals celebration

With the New York Yankees completing the series against the Toronto Blue Jays, looking to keep the winning ways going, the team is looking to follow in the footsteps of its NBA counterpart, the New York Knicks. As part of the Yankees’ core features Jazz Chisholm Jr., he was seen recently celebrating with the Knicks […] The post Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. spotted at Knicks’ NBA Finals celebration appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Knicks won’t repeat as NBA champions after ending 53-year drought

The New York Knicks are NBA Champions for the first time in 53 years, ending one of the longest championship droughts in all of pro sports. For a dedicated fan base like New York City, most fans witnessed a Knicks’ championship for the firs time in their lives and they’re hoping they don’t have to […] The post Why Knicks won’t repeat as NBA champions after ending 53-year drought appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Blues add ex-Ducks head coach to Jim Montgomery’s staff

The St. Louis Blues have hired Greg Cronin and Vaclav “Vinny” Prospal as assistant coaches on multi-year contracts for the 2026-27 season under head coach Jim Montgomery, the team announced on Monday. Cronin, 63, arrives after serving one season as head coach of AHL Iowa, finishing with a 27-36-9 record. He most recently held NHL […] The post Blues add ex-Ducks head coach to Jim Montgomery’s staff appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Lakers can’t afford to let Nets steal Austin Reaves in free agency

The NBA Finals is officially over which means all eyes now turn to the draft and the free agent market. For the Los Angeles Lakers, that means having to navigate Austin Reaves’ pending free agency. The All-Star caliber guard is coming off the best season of his career, albeit dealing with a couple of injury […] The post Why Lakers can’t afford to let Nets steal Austin Reaves in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mariners urged to make trade for 2 Red Sox stars

The Seattle Mariners entered the 2026 season on the short list of consensus American League contenders, but through their first 73 games, they have barely been adequate. The M’s were one win away from advancing to the World Series for the first time ever last year. Retaining the divisional title and exiting the playoffs early […] The post Mariners urged to make trade for 2 Red Sox stars appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MLB

Bengals ownership gets real on Zac Taylor, Duke Tobin returning for 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals seemed to be here to stay after making a shocking run to Super Bowl LVI after the 2021 season, but things haven’t worked out as planned for Joe Burrow and company. Whether it has been injuries or crushing playoff losses, the Bengals haven’t been able to sniff that same level of success […] The post Bengals ownership gets real on Zac Taylor, Duke Tobin returning for 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson yells ‘f**k Wemby’ after NBA Finals win

Despite everything that Victor Wembanyama (“Wemby”) threw at Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, they were able to win the franchise’s first championship in 53 years at the NBA Finals. It feels like the Knicks’ captain is over his opponent. A video has surfaced of the team partying following their win, and he exclaims, […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson yells ‘f**k Wemby’ after NBA Finals win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden Knights most to blame for Stanley Cup Final loss to Hurricanes

The Vegas Golden Knights could not find the back of the net on Sunday night, losing Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final 3-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes. With the victory, the Hurricanes won their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Golden Knights were looking for their second Cup victory in franchise history as […] The post Golden Knights most to blame for Stanley Cup Final loss to Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mike Babcock Oilers investigation is fully underway after Blue Jackets departure

Following their loss in the Western Conference Semifinal at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers terminated head coach Kris Knoblauch along with assistant coach Mark Stuart. Despite having been behind the bench for each of Edmonton’s last two runs to the Stanley Cup Final, Oilers GM Stan Bowman felt a change in […] The post Mike Babcock Oilers investigation is fully underway after Blue Jackets departure appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Custom street signs finalized for Knicks’ championship parade

The New York Knicks are currently gearing up to continue their championship celebration on Thursday with a parade through the streets of Manhattan. The Knicks are NBA champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the NBA Finals over the weekend. Now, a new video has been revealed showing some custom street […] The post Custom street signs finalized for Knicks’ championship parade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

3 49ers in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp

The San Francisco 49ers will be out for revenge during the 2026 season. San Francisco had a magical 2025 campaign, overcoming several major injuries and making it beyond the first round of the playoffs. But they lost to the eventual Super Bowl champions. Now the 49ers are ready to make another run at the Super […] The post 3 49ers in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints .

AJ Dybantsa gets real on how deeply he wants to be No. 1 pick

The 2026 class of NBA draftees is projected to be one of the best classes in NBA history, and AJ Dybantsa wants to be the top pick. In a recent interview with Dev In The Lab, he made it clear that he sees himself as the top pick in the NBA draft. "How bad do […] The post AJ Dybantsa gets real on how deeply he wants to be No. 1 pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA

Belgium on World Cup upset alert vs. Egypt at half

Belgium came into its first World Cup 2026 match against Egypt as solid favorites (-170). However, after 90 minutes, the storied European nation is down 1-0 following a fantastic Emam Ashour with an assist from Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah, who is celebrating his 34th birthday on gameday. Ashour’s goal came in the 20th minute, as […] The post Belgium on World Cup upset alert vs. Egypt at half appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jalen Brunson’s Game 5 performance an NBA Finals first since Dirk Nowitzki

Behind, “The Captain,” himself in Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship and cemented themselves in the history books as one of the best teams in the league’s storied history. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, 4-1, in what was a stunning series. Brunson was unanimously […] The post Jalen Brunson’s Game 5 performance an NBA Finals first since Dirk Nowitzki appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA

2 Raiders in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp

The Las Vegas Raiders have an exciting 2026 NFL season incoming as they hope to rebuild once again after a forgettable 3-14 mark to end last year’s regular season. With minicamp and organized team activities (OTAs) wrapping up, important decisions will have to be made on several fronts in cutting down the roster from their […] The post 2 Raiders in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chargers’ Justin Herbert details mechanical overhaul Mike McDaniel is overseeing

The Los Angeles Chargers have fallen short over the past few years in the playoffs, and it’s safe to say that their offense has flamed out on them in the big moments. There were changes made during the offseason, and the biggest one was hiring Mike McDaniel as the offensive coordinator. McDaniel is known as […] The post Chargers’ Justin Herbert details mechanical overhaul Mike McDaniel is overseeing appeared first on ClutchPoints .

UFC’s Conor McGregor calls out WWE’s Roman Reigns after Freedom 250 appearance

Perhaps things are lining up for UFC legend Conor McGregor to appear in WWE, as he recently called out the “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns after he went to UFC Freedom 250. TKO Group Holdings posted a picture of the “Tribal Chief” at the White House. McGregor replied on X, formerly Twitter, by asking, “Who?” Who? […] The post UFC’s Conor McGregor calls out WWE’s Roman Reigns after Freedom 250 appearance appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Giants rumors: Buster Posey ‘testing waters’ as trade deadline seller

The MLB trade deadline isn’t until August 3, but teams around the league may have to make a decision on being buyers or sellers sooner, rather than later. One club is rumored to be in the early stages of finalizing a decision, as the San Francisco Giants‘ President of Baseball Operations, Buster Posey, is said […] The post Giants rumors: Buster Posey ‘testing waters’ as trade deadline seller appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Penguins sign newly acquired forward to one-year contract

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins officially signed forward Oliver Okuliar to a one-year, two-way contract that runs through the 2026-27 season after acquiring him in a weekend trade with the Florida Panthers for defence prospect Emil Pieniniemi. The deal carries an NHL average annual value of $850,000. Okuliar, 26, from Slovakia, has no NHL experience […] The post Penguins sign newly acquired forward to one-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .