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Panic Meter: Are Ohio State’s College Football Playoffs chances doomed without Julian Sayin?

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The Ohio State Buckeyes lost 30-18 to the USC Trojans on the road, in a game that they were forced to play without star QB Julian Sayin, who is out indefinitely with an undisclosed right throwing arm and shoulder injury. Coach Ryan Day did not sound optimistic recently when discussing Sayin’s chances of a return […] The post Panic Meter: Are Ohio State’s College Football Playoffs chances doomed without Julian Sayin? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A History of NBA Contract Weight Clauses

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The contract negotiations between the Detroit Pistons and restricted free agent Jalen Duren this past offseason, and got ugly. Eventually, they were resolved, when Duren agreed to re-sign to a five-year, $200 million contract. But for a time there, until it was removed later in the negotiations, the Pistons wanted Duren to accept a contract […] The post A History of NBA Contract Weight Clauses appeared first on HEAVY.

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Braylon Edwards congratulates Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith on breaking his Big Ten TD record

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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith made college football history Saturday, officially becoming the Big Ten Conference’s all-time leader in receiving touchdowns. Smith snagged his 40th career touchdown catch during Ohio State’s matchup against the University of Southern California Trojans, passing former University of Michigan Wolverines standout Braylon Edwards on the all-time list. Passing […] The post Braylon Edwards congratulates Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith on breaking his Big Ten TD record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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USC great Matt Leinart celebrates ‘big win’ for Trojans vs. Ohio State

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The USC Trojans knocked off No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Saturday, marking their biggest win of the season. It was a great response from Lincoln Riley’s team after the disappointment of their 24-7 defeat to Wisconsin the previous week. USC great Matt Leinart was quick to congratulate the Trojans for their major achievement. “Big […] The post USC great Matt Leinart celebrates ‘big win’ for Trojans vs. Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Historical Footage Shows How Ridiculous Checked Swings Used to Be

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In baseball, checked swings are as much of an art as they are a science. And most art has no rules, only trends. The checked swing has always been one of baseball’s more subjective calls, if not the most subjective – but in light of the controversy over one in the 2026 World Series, footage […] The post Historical Footage Shows How Ridiculous Checked Swings Used to Be appeared first on HEAVY.

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Key New York Yankees Pitcher Hits Free Agency After Season

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The New York Yankees had their season come to an end in the ALDS for the second straight year.They were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays.Game 3 was on October 7 when they lost by a score of 4-3 (at home in the Bronx).Key New York Yankees Pitcher Hits Free AgencyThis week, a key Yankees […] The post Key New York Yankees Pitcher Hits Free Agency After Season appeared first on HEAVY.

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Yaxel Lendeborg congratulates Finals MVP and Valkyries star Gabby Williams after Game 7 win

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The Golden State Valkyries just made WNBA history by winning the title in their second year of existence, and it will be fair to say that their NBA counterparts have also noticed. Especially Golden State Warriors star Yaxel Lendeborg, who was in attendance at Chase Center as the Valkyries won Game 7 68-63. Lendeborg walked […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg congratulates Finals MVP and Valkyries star Gabby Williams after Game 7 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Skip Bayless congratulates Gabby Williams, Valkyries on WNBA Championship

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Skip Bayless had reason to celebrate alongside Golden State after the Valkyries completed a remarkable rise to the top of the WNBA. The franchise captured its first championship on Saturday, edging the Atlanta Dream, 68-63, in a decisive Game 7. Following the victory, Bayless took to X, formerly Twitter to congratulate the newly crowned champions […] The post Skip Bayless congratulates Gabby Williams, Valkyries on WNBA Championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘He Was His Own Worst Enemy,’ ‘We Penalize Guys for Being 23’ — Steve Kerr Weighs In on Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s Long Road to the NBA

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr took a jab at how the NBA treats older prospects while explaining how rookie Yaxel Lendeborg lasted until No. 11.

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Angel Reese sends a 3-word message after losing in the WNBA Finals

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Angel Reese is not hanging her head after her team’s devastating loss in the WNBA Finals. Reese and the Atlanta Dream lost in Saturday’s Game 7 of the Finals against the Golden State Valkyries. Despite taking a nine-point lead into the second half, the Dream collapsed late and fell by a final score of 68-63 … The post Angel Reese sends a 3-word message after losing in the WNBA Finals appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tiffany Hayes reminds fans what happens when you ‘invest in women’s sports’

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The Golden State Valkyries emerged victorious in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream to win the franchise’s first championship in only their second season of existence. A big reason why the Valkyries were able to win a championship was the play of standout guard Tiffany Hayes, now in her second season […] The post Tiffany Hayes reminds fans what happens when you ‘invest in women’s sports’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres Decline Nick Pivetta Option, Becomes Free Agent

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The San Diego Padres have declined Nick Pivetta’s $14 million option for 2027, and he will become a free agent, Padres beat writer Kevin Acee first reported for the San Diego Union-Tribune.Acee further clarified that the team exercised the option due to “questions surrounding his elbow” and that “they could still work out a new […] The post Padres Decline Nick Pivetta Option, Becomes Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fans want UFC referee investigated over his ‘insane’ move during main event

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Fans were not happy with one referee’s controversial call at UFC Vegas 123. Veteran UFC official Dan Miragliotta was the man in the middle for Saturday’s lightweight main event bout between Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan at Meta Apex in Enterprise, Nev. Moicano had back control on Nolan during the second round of the fight … The post Fans want UFC referee investigated over his ‘insane’ move during main event appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Valkyries make history with shocking WNBA Finals fact

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The Golden State Valkyries have now etched themselves into bonafide WNBA history in multiple ways after winning Game 7 against the Atlanta Dream, 68-63. Gabby Williams was chosen as the Finals MVP after a monster 30-point performance, 28 of which came in the second half, a Finals record. What is even more impressive is the […] The post Valkyries make history with shocking WNBA Finals fact appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gavin Newsom celebrates Valkyries for ‘making California proud’

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The Golden State Valkyries are the new WNBA champions after knocking off the Atlanta Dream in Game 7. Gabby Williams had an unreal Game 7 performance in front of an ecstatic Chase Center crowd to lead the Valkyries to their first championship in just their second season in existence. Shortly after winning the title, the […] The post Gavin Newsom celebrates Valkyries for ‘making California proud’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith makes Big Ten history with 40th career touchdown

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The Ohio State Buckeyes lost their second game of a college football season for the first time since 2011 as they fell 30-18 to Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans in Los Angeles. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day became upset enough to make Tom Izzo jealous as he lamented the mistakes made by his team in the Coliseum. […] The post Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith makes Big Ten history with 40th career touchdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cowboys, Lions Issued Firm Trade Message on Raiders’ Maxx Crosby

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Las Vegas Raiders‘ Maxx Crosby has been in the trade speculation conversations ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, and it doesn’t help that the Silver and Black are on a four-game losing streak. Nonetheless, if the Raiders do get a win over the New York Jets and get to 4-4, much of that trade speculation […] The post Cowboys, Lions Issued Firm Trade Message on Raiders’ Maxx Crosby appeared first on HEAVY.

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