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The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly re-signed outfielder David Dahl to a minor-league contract, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Philadelphia added Dahl ahead of the 2024 season before later moving in a different direction. Dahl, 30, was an All-Star in 2019 with the Colorado Rockies. At just 30 years old, there is a chance that […]

Spencer Dinwiddie is reportedly returning to the Dallas Mavericks. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports that Dinwiddie and the Mavs are in agreement on a one-year contract. Dinwiddie last played in Dallas during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. The veteran guard will provide necessary depth for the Mavs. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics was recently in question after he suffered an injury scare during the Australian national team’s final exhibition game. Exum appeared to have endured a finger injury and he exited the game as a result. Grant Afseth of Sports Illustrated provided an important Exum update […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner returned to the WNBA in 2023 after previously spending time in a Russian prison. She ultimately returned to the United States via a prisoner exchange. It was an all-around frightening situation to say the least. Griner is now set to represent the USA in the Olympics, something she is not […]

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, was involved in a gambling scandal that shocked the MLB world before the 2024 season. Ohtani was hoping to focus on baseball after signing a historic contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers but was instead forced to deal with off-the-field distractions. Everyone around the MLB world wondered how Ohtani […]

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2024 season with high expectations. They are just 48-53 as of this story’s writing, however. As a result, Chicago is in fourth place in the National League Central. According to an article by Patrick Mooney, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Cubs “don’t foresee” themselves becoming buyers […]

Arike Ogunbowale had a 2024 WNBA All-Star Game performance for the record books on Saturday night in Phoenix, AZ. The Dallas Wings superstar set a WNBA All-Star Game record with 34 points. She added six assists in the WNBA team’s 117-109 victory over Team USA. Ogunbowale’s effort led to Caitlin Clark making an extremely bold […]

Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale is already one of the best players in the WNBA. Ogunbowale has even greater goals for her career, though. Ogunbowale recently discussed her desire to be remembered as one of the “best players” during an interview, via SiriusXM NBA Radio. “Just not complacent, I mean, I want to be, when […]

Chris Sale endured some up-and-down years with the Boston Red Sox but he is back to pitching at an All-Star level in 2024 with the Atlanta Braves. Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees star outfielder who has faced Sale plenty of times over the years, shared his thoughts on the Braves starting pitcher’s bounce-back 2024 […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson via a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors in July. Thompson wanted a fresh start and Dallas needed another reliable three-point shooting threat. The fit makes plenty of sense. But will the addition of Thompson significantly impact a Mavericks superstar? We all know that Luka Doncic is a perennial […]

Team USA is confident in their chances of earning a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics… For the most part. However, Joel Embiid’s recent comments about LeBron James and others on the team do not exactly preach confidence. “You look at the talent that the U.S. has, but there’s equal talent on other teams,” […]

The Colorado Rockies are in the middle of another forgettable season. They hold one of MLB’s worst records and are in last place in the National League West. Stars Kris Bryant and Nolan Jones are currently out with injuries as well. So when will the Rockies stars return? Bryant has been battling rib and oblique […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the NBA. He is currently representing Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics. This is not Durant’s first Olympics experience, however. The Phoenix Suns star recently revealed that his 2012 experience was a “turning point” in his career, via The Olympic Games. “2012 was a turning […]

Caitlin Clark’s snub from Team USA was an often discussed talking point earlier in the 2024 WNBA season. Clark is now a WNBA All-Star and although she will not be representing Team USA in the Olympics, the Indiana Fever star still has “respect” for the team. “I’m not motivated by anything, I’m just going out […]

It has been a disappointing season for the Toronto Blue Jays. As a result, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette have been mentioned in no shortage of trade rumors. Both players are set to enter free agency after the 2025 season and trading them now would net a quality return for Toronto. According to Jon […]

Team USA Olympics legend Michael Phelps is remembered as one of the greatest swimmers of all-time. He won 28 total medals and 23 Olympic gold medals during his incredible career. With the 2024 Summer Olympics right around the corner, Phelps made an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show and discussed a number of topics including […]

Dalton Knecht, who the Los Angeles Lakers selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, has played well during the 2024 NBA Summer League. Paul Pierce believes the Lakers should utilize his current value in a trade to acquire a third star, via Undisputed. “Dalton Knecht has improved his stock,” Pierce said. “Now […]

The Connecticut Sun recently acquired Marina Mabrey in a trade with the Chicago Sky. Mabrey has emerged as one of the better players in the WNBA and now she is set to join the second best team in the Eastern Conference. So what does Mabrey think about the trade? “I’m really excited,” Mabrey said during […]

LOS ANGELES — The 2024 ESPYS in Los Angeles, CA was a terrific event. The red carpet provided celebrities and athletes to flash some style while talking to reporters. A number of people in the NBA world took some time to discuss the Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson acquisition with ClutchPoints on the red carpet. Thompson […]

There was no shortage of excitement when Arch Manning committed to Texas football. His first season, though, was largely spent watching Quinn Ewers. With Ewers set to lead the team once again in 2024, Manning may struggle to see playing time once again. Ewers is a talented quarterback who recently received an eye-opening take from […]

Jaylen Brown was an intriguing candidate to replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA’s Olympic roster when the Los Angeles Clippers star decided to opt out. Instead, Brown’s Boston Celtics teammate Derrick White was added as the replacement. So what does Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens think about the Team USA decision? “Jaylen’s a […]

Wide receiver Randall Cobb is joining ESPN’s SEC Network as an analyst, per ESPN PR. Cobb, who played 13 seasons in the NFL, is reportedly “walking away” from his career as a player, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It does not appear that Cobb is officially retired but all signs are indicating that […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Summer League team has not played their best basketball so far during the tournament. Still, the team has displayed signs of potential with assistant coach Jared Dudley leading the way as Summer League head coach. Dudley recently revealed the conversations he has had over the phone with Mavs […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The day after the MLB All-Star festivities came to an end in Arlington, TX did not disappoint as Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever battled Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings. Clark is one of the most exciting rookies in the league and she has helped to draw no shortage of attention […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies 108-88 on Monday night in an NBA Summer League game. The Mavs played a sloppy contest, turning the ball over an unsightly 27 times. Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who has displayed signs of stardom in the past but is still trying to put everything together […]

The Dallas Wings have endured a frustrating first-half of the 2024 WNBA season. Dallas is seemingly on the verge of getting a crucial reinforcement, however, as Satou Sabally is nearing a return from injury. In fact, on Monday it was revealed that Sabally will be on Germany’s roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Sabally has […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Klay Thompson has been the highlight of the team’s offseason. The initial expectation was that Thompson would start for Dallas, but there was still some uncertainty about the situation. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium shut down any uncertainty during his latest appearance on The Pat McAfee […]

LOS ANGELES — Tommy DeVito of the New York Giants was among the athletes and celebrities at the 2024 ESPYS in Los Angeles on Thursday. DeVito is fresh off a season that saw him appear in nine games and start six contests. He displayed signs of potential and could make an impact once again in […]

Chris Sale endured his share of ups and downs over the past few years with the Boston Red Sox. However, his first season with the Atlanta Braves has been a success so far. Sale was elected to the MLB All-Star Game as a result of his stellar first-half. The Braves hurler will not pitch in […]

Donald Trump was injured after popping noises were heard during a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. The former president, who is currently running as a representative for the Republican Party ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, had blood rushing down the side of his head. Trump immediately fell to the ground before standing back up with […]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried is replacing Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez on the National League All-Star roster, per MLB. Suarez’s absence is a surprise as he previously said he was planning on pitching in the game, according to Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes after it was announced that […]

The New York Yankees started the 2024 season strong but they have endured struggles over the past few weeks. The upcoming All-Star break will represent a much-needed rest for New York. Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon has especially struggled. Rodon currently owns a 4.63 ERA across 103 innings pitched. The Yankees starting pitcher seems to know […]

LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Wings are set to enter Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks with a 5-18 record. The Wings are hoping to earn a big victory in Dallas and protect home court. Meanwhile, Monica McNutt of ESPN took some time to discuss the Wings during the ESPYS red carpet event in […]

Injury updates in sports are often provided by the team, coaches and reporters. However, the latest injury update on Justin Verlander was provided by the Houston Astros star pitcher’s wife Kate Upton, via SportsTalk 790. “He’s feeling really good,” Upton said of Verlander’s neck injury while speaking on Bravo. “I don’t know, like, details because […]

LOS ANGELES — The 2024 ESPYS was a spectacular event that featured plenty of star-power on the red carpet. LSU gymnastics and social media star Olivia Dunne was among the athletes/celebrities in attendance. Dunne, 21, is one of the most popular athletes in college sports and she took some time for an exclusive interview with […]

Former MLB star Hunter Pence, who made four All-Star teams while playing for the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, and Texas Rangers during his career, is teaming up with Sam’s Club and Pepsi along with another former player, Andre Ethier, in honor of National Hot Dog Day. Pence will be at the Sam’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature a storied history with many memorable stars. One such former star recently took some time for an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints. Andre Ethier, who spent his entire MLB career (2006-2017) in LA, was a two-time All-Star and also won a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger Award. Ethier and Hunter […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to begin their 2024 NBA Summer League journey. Dallas’ roster is highlighted by a number of exciting young players. So which players should you specifically keep an eye on? Summer League always provides hope for the future as fans watch their favorite teams’ young talent. Without further ado, here are […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League team is focused on preparing for Las Vegas. With Summer League right around the corner, however, a former Mavs player who joined the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA free agency has been mentioned multiple times over the past two days. Mavs Summer League players Alex Fudge and AJ […]