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The Dodgers on September 14 beat the Reds to clinch a playoff berth for the 14th season in a row, tying the major league record also held by the Atlanta Braves, who made it to 14 consecutive postseasons from 1991-2005. Los Angeles won again in Cincinnati on September 15, which eliminated the Arizona Diamondbacks from […]
You never know what to expect from a major league debut. You could get a fiery one like Aaron Judge’s first-pitch home run, or you could get a game like Mike Mayers allowing nine runs in 1.2 innings (both of which happened in 2016). I couldn’t tell you what Gleyber Torres did in his MLB […]
A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark headline a powerful group of athletes supporting a Gatorade research commitment whose first results carry particular importance for women’s basketball, per Pepsico. Wilson and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone appear in the launch film for “Body of Science,” while Clark joins Paige Bueckers, Candace Parker, JuJu Watkins and several other Gatorade athletes connected […] The post A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark Power Gatorade’s Women’s Science Push appeared first on ClutchPoin...
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has extended commissioner Sonja Stills for five years, per a statement released by the conference. This comes weeks after MEAC Media Day and ahead of the football season, which starts with the MEAC-SWAC Challenge featuring Howard University. “I am honored by the continued trust and confidence of our Presidents and Chancellors,” said […] The post MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills signs five-year extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Chelsea are in Hong Kong for the second leg of our preseason tour, and will be taking on Juventus in a showcase friendly tomorrow. This will be our third official preseason match, following a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers and a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, both in Sydney, Australia last week. (We also […]
Luis Arraez pounded his chest and screamed at the dugout like they just won the World Series after his first Phillies hit. That, right there, is exactly what the Phillies need. The new Phillies second baseman, and cleanup hitter, made his Phillies debut in Tuesday night’s 5-0 win over the Nationals. Arraez, the 29-year-old 3-time […] The post Luis Arraez is a Jolt of Unique Energy, Which is Exactly What the Phillies Needed appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Former Mississippi State star defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons didn't have a day to remember at Tennessee Titans training camp. The post Former Mississippi State star Jeffery Simmons kicked out of Titans practice for throwing punch appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Atlético Madrid lost 2-1 to Manchester United at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Saturday in a pre-season friendly, part of the Snapdragon Cup. Youngster Arnau Ortiz put Atleti ahead in the fifth minute, collecting the ball from a corner and swinging a cross toward the far post that curled past everyone and dropped into […]
The Los Angeles Chargers will be one of the most interesting teams to watch at the start of the 2026 season, and a lot of that comes down to all of the changes on offense. Greg Roman was fired as the Los Angeles offensive coordinator following a disastrous playoff showing last season that saw the […] The post Chargers WR Ladd McConkey’s training camp health update will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
All eyes will be on the Philadelphia 76ers in the upcoming season after their productive summer that saw them acquire LeBron James in free agency and Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Boston Celtics, instantly making them the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. James and Brown know what it takes to win the […] The post Insider brings focus on glaring LeBron James obstacle with 76ers in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
He has shared a studio with Charles Barkley for over two decades. Survived every Inside the NBA segment Ernie Johnson has thrown at him and spent years being the target of the Jet jokes that have made Thursday nights essential television. On Saturday, Kenny Smith gave the basketball world something new to celebrate — and […] The post Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller Join NBA World to Congratulate Kenny Smith on Wedding to Tia Jurcic appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Nikola Jokic could earn nearly $800 million from his NBA career earnings alone if he picks his player option in 2027 and waits until the summer of 2028 to sign a contract extension with the Nuggets.
Tempers flared at Buffalo Bills training camp on August 4, 2026, when a routine practice play quickly escalated into a brawl. When the dust settled, offensive lineman Alec Anderson made it crystal clear that he had zero regrets about stepping into the fray to defend his teammate. “I was in on that last one when […] The post “I Enjoyed Punching Him in the Face”: Josh Allen’s Protector Doesn’t Hold Back Against Bills Rookie for Late Hit at Training Camp appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The St. Louis Cardinals were hoping for an encore performance after a slugfest Monday night that they came out on top of against the New York Yankees. Tuesday night’s game was a completely different type of game as Hunter Dobbins for the Cardinals and Ryan Weathers were in a bit of a pitcher’s duel. The […]
Ever since Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said in an ESPN feature that she wanted to “protect young girls in a locker room,” the debate over transgender athletes competing in women’s sports has dominated headlines around the WNBA. But the conversation reached another level on Sunday when Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve made her […] The post “Irresponsible Thing To Do”: Stephen A. Smith Delivers Blunt Verdict on Cheryl Reeve Amid Sophie Cunningham-Led National Debate appeared fi...
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana volleyball program began fall practice on Tuesday (Aug. 4) afternoon as the 2026 campaign gets underway at Wilkinson Hall. IU's roster gathered for a series of meetings before the first team practice in the afternoon.
Detroit Tigers (54-58) vs. Seattle Mariners (55-58) Time/Place: 9:40 p.m., T-Mobile ParkSB Nation Site: Lookout LandingMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Troy Melton (6-1, 1.75 ERA) vs. RHP Emerson Hancock (6-5, 3.26 ERA)
Regardless of how the remainder of the season unfurls, the Toronto Blue Jays want to see potential franchise pillar Trey Yesavage pile up innings and build strength for the 2027 campaign. He has struggled to maintain momentum this summer, however, and the latest setback could further complicate his rest-of-year objectives. The right-handed starting pitcher exited […] The post Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage suffers apparent injury scare vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ever since the San Antonio Spurs, their fans and the majority of city leaders started pushing for a new arena, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has not hidden her skepticism. That includes the first-year mayor now asking for a second vote after county voters have already approved funding for “Project Marvel,” the name given to a […] The post Spurs’ CEO fires back at San Antonio mayor amid new arena discussion appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Tuesday night, the 21-year-old right-hander tossed five shutout innings for South Bend. He gave up five hits, walked none and struck out four batters. 72% of his 65 pitches were strikes.
The Los Angeles Dodgers sent shockwaves through MLB when they acquired Tarik Skubal in a trade with the Detroit Tigers. On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs got the first crack at Skubal as a member of the National League. Dansby Swanson ensured the Cubs welcomed the back-to-back Cy Young winner to their ranks in style. In […] The post Cubs’ Dansby Swanson rudely welcomes Tarik Skubal to NL with stunning HR appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Phoenix’s blockbuster trade came with plenty of questions, but Plum’s seamless fit with her new “Big Three” has provided an early answer
A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis dig into a packed NBA offseason. First up: the new college eligibility ruling and what it means for young prospects weighing the NBA draft vs. returning to school — and specifically what it could mean for the Celtics’ roster planning. Then a hard pivot to the Steph [...] The post Is Dillon Mitchell Returning to College? appeared first on CLNS Media .
A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis dig into a packed NBA offseason. First up: the new college eligibility ruling and what it means for young prospects weighing the NBA draft vs. returning to school — and specifically what it could mean for the Celtics’ roster planning. Then a hard pivot to the Steph [...] The post Is Dillon Mitchell Returning to College? appeared first on CLNS Media .
The Athletics dropped their sixth straight game on Tuesday evening, dropping the series opener late to the Reds 5-4. Ginn rolls early It was J.T. Ginn on the bump tonight making his first start off the IL due to a blister issue. Based off how he was pitching early you’d be hard pressed to see […]
Luis Arraez’s Philadelphia Phillies (61-53) debut went about as well as you could draw it up with their new second baseman knocking in a pair of runs on a couple of hits to support Jesus Luzardo’s terrific effort in a 5-0 shutout of the Washington Nationals (55-60) on Tuesday night. The new defensive alignment went […]