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Fran Brown Explains Calvin Russell Practice Appearance That Created Poor Optics

Syracuse wide receiver Calvin Russell suffered an Achilles tendon tear in spring practice ahead of his highly anticipated freshman season. It has not stopped him from practicing with the team. The Orange wideout was spotted in pads catching passes on the sidelines while riding on a scooter. The poor optics created controversy on social media. […] The post Fran Brown Explains Calvin Russell Practice Appearance That Created Poor Optics appeared first on BroBible.

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Heat’s Bam Adebayo warns about ‘chaotic’ Hornets ahead of play-in clash

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 regular season coming to a close in a 143-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, the team now prepares for an all-too-familiar path in the postseason. As the Heat enter its fourth straight play-in tournament, the opponent, time, and place are set against the Charlotte Hornets […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo warns about ‘chaotic’ Hornets ahead of play-in clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Celtics players post career-highs in exclamation win vs. Magic

The Boston Celtics closed out their regular season with a win over the Orlando Magic, 113-108, at TD Garden on Sunday. The Celtics tallied a 56-26 record, including 30-11 at home. They went 9-2 in their last 11 outings. Many believed, even so-called experts, that it would be a gap year for the Celtics following […] The post 3 Celtics players post career-highs in exclamation win vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley Blasts NBA Players Sitting Out: 'You're Being Disrespectful to the Game'

Charles Barkley has rarely, if ever, shied away from having a strong opinion on a widely-debated topic. The abundance of NBA players sitting out for the final games of the regular season and the league's new 65-game rule would be no different. For starters, while Barkley did came down hard on ...

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UCLA women’s basketball gets commitment from former point guard

Elina Aarnisalo is running it back as a Bruin. The point guard who spent her freshman season with the UCLA women’s basketball program before going to North Carolina is coming back. Aarnisalo announced her commitment on X, posting a picture of herself in a Bruins jersey along with a bear emoji and blue and yellow...

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Nuggets Make Nikola Jokic Change in NBA Season Finale vs Spurs

The Denver Nuggets changed up their starting lineup for the second half of their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. After giving Nikola Jokic the nod to play in the regular-season finale, the superstar center was on the bench for the start of the second half. It was an expected decision made […] The post Nuggets Make Nikola Jokic Change in NBA Season Finale vs Spurs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Bucks’ AJ Green sets new franchise record amid 76ers clash

AJ Green accomplished an amazing franchise feat with his 3-point shooting in the Milwaukee Bucks’ season finale against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Green completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Bucks. He made his way up the ranks to secure a starting role as one of the best perimeter shooters […] The post Bucks’ AJ Green sets new franchise record amid 76ers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Jones has emotional sign-off alongside Doris Burke after 36 years with ESPN

Sunday night’s NBA game between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics was the final broadcast of play-by-play announcer Mark Jones’ 36-year career with ESPN. After joining ESPN in 1990, Jones is leaving the network by choice. However, Jones isn’t retiring from broadcasting. He recently said that he hopes to remain the play-by-play voice of the…

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Lakers’ JJ Redick uses Rory McIlroy as excuse for press conference tardiness

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick was a few minutes late to his media conference at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday ahead of their game against the Utah Jazz. It was their last assignment in the regular season, and it was easy to assume that Redick had to spend more time talking to his players. Hence, […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick uses Rory McIlroy as excuse for press conference tardiness appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kahleah Copper staying with Mercury on two-year contract

The Phoenix Mercury have made a major decision when it came their desire to remain with veteran star Kahleah Copper for the long term. Copper is approaching the 11th season of her WNBA career, her third with the Mercury. She stands out as one of the best scorers in the entire league, helping Phoenix make […] The post Kahleah Copper staying with Mercury on two-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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BREAKING: Steph Curry Made NBA History In Warriors-Clippers Game

On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors are playing the Clippers in Los Angeles.Steph Curry had 11 points, one rebound and one assist while shooting 4/8 from the field and 2/5 from three-point range in his first 14 minutes of playing time.Steph Curry Made NBA History In Warriors-Clippers GameCurry also made NBA history during the […] The post BREAKING: Steph Curry Made NBA History In Warriors-Clippers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Ex-76ers Center Makes History in Pistons’ NBA Season Finale vs Pacers

The former second-round center who made a name for himself as “Bball Paul” in Philadelphia with the 76ers made Detroit Pistons history on Sunday night. As the Pistons participated in their final game of the 2025-2026 NBA regular season, Paul Reed got a chance to start in the absence of the one-time All-Star, Jalen Duren. […] The post Ex-76ers Center Makes History in Pistons’ NBA Season Finale vs Pacers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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