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3 players Falcons must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft

Atlanta’s draft situation has an unusual shape this spring. The most pressing concern remains the pass rush and the defensive front, despite the Falcons adding veterans like Azeez Ojulari, Samson Ebukam, and Cameron Thomas in free agency. Additionally, the front office has seen notable changes with Jeff Scott joining as the assistant general manager after […] The post 3 players Falcons must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hollywood analyst warns NFL rights deals spell bad news for entertainment industry

We’ve written at length about what the NFL’s quest to renegotiate its media rights deals this offseason means for the sports world. Networks are preparing to “rebalance” their sports portfolios in order to afford the NFL’s new asking price. Leagues are now trying to beat the NFL to market in hopes of securing their slice…

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Dolphins Get Pushback for Free Agency Decision That Could Cost Them

The Miami Dolphins took a drastic approach to free agency. The team completely revamped their roster as they cut ties with most of their highest-paid players, leaving the team’s salary cap primarily being used on players who will not be on the roster during the 2026 season. Miami’s decision was done with the goal of […] The post Dolphins Get Pushback for Free Agency Decision That Could Cost Them appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dawn Staley’s Weapon Ta’niya Latson Boldly Defends ‘I’ll Beat Geno’s A**’ Moment After Fight With UConn HC

South Carolina guard Ta'niya Latson backed her coach Dawn Staley after a clip showed Staley saying, "I will beat Geno's a**," during a heated moment.

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Dusty May had the perfect quote about Yaxel Lendeborg’s injury

Michigan head coach Dusty May had the perfect way of describing Yaxel Lendeborg after the star forward struggled through the second half of Saturday’s national semifinal due to injury. May announced Sunday that an MRI on Lendeborg’s knee came back clean, and the decision to play in Monday’s national championship will be made by him … The post Dusty May had the perfect quote about Yaxel Lendeborg’s injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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UConn basketball’s Dan Hurley shuts down North Carolina rumors while teasing NBA future

With Dan Hurley and the UConn basketball team preparing for Michigan in the national championship game on Monday, his name has been mentioned in a bunch of rumors. As Hurley has led the UConn basketball team to another title game, a big coaching opening is the North Carolina Tar Heels gig, as the Huskies coach […] The post UConn basketball’s Dan Hurley shuts down North Carolina rumors while teasing NBA future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ravens Land Big Stefon Diggs Take Amid Vikings Prediction

The Minnesota Vikings need a WR3 after the departure of Jalen Nailor to the Las Vegas Raiders. With the NFL Draft approaching, they could draft one, or they could head back into free agency and sign a veteran to a manageable contract.One player who has entered the speculation to help fill that WR3 role is […] The post Ravens Land Big Stefon Diggs Take Amid Vikings Prediction appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dawn Staley’s Contract & Salary: What Does the South Carolina Coach Make?

Dawn Staley’s South Carolina contract starts at $4 million and rises annually. Here’s what she makes now and what today’s national title game could add. The post Dawn Staley’s Contract & Salary: What Does the South Carolina Coach Make? appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Vikings Provide Major Updates on Christian Darrisaw Injury

The Minnesota Vikings didn’t get a smooth recovery of LT Christian Darrisaw from his 2024 ACL tear quite questionably in 2025.PurplePTSD’s Janik Eckhardt laid it out plainly to understand just how much the injury hampered Darrisaw a season later.“Darrisaw initially suffered the injury in October of 2024 when a Rams defender hit him in the […] The post Vikings Provide Major Updates on Christian Darrisaw Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Illinois basketball’s Brad Underwood keeps it 100% real on emotional toll of Final Four loss

With the Illinois basketball team losing in the Final Four to the UConn Huskies, head coach Brad Underwood spoke after the result, leading to an emotional reaction. There’s no doubt that Underwood is proud of the Illinois basketball team’s 2025-26 season, and kept it real after the 71-62 heartbreaking defeat to the Huskies. Underwood wouldn’t […] The post Illinois basketball’s Brad Underwood keeps it 100% real on emotional toll of Final Four loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan basketball’s Yaxel Lendeborg MRI is clean, star plans to play in title game

Michigan basketball will be facing off against UConn in the national title game, and both teams will want to be at full strength if they want a chance at winning it all. Many Wolverine fans held their breath when Yaxel Lendeborg suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee and an ankle injury during the […] The post Michigan basketball’s Yaxel Lendeborg MRI is clean, star plans to play in title game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Troy Aikman: Dolphins hired me ‘knowing that I have information that they don’t have or can’t get’

If it weren’t already clear the magnitude of conflict present when an NFL team hires a top broadcaster, lead ESPN NFL analyst Troy Aikman just spelled it out as clear as day. Longtime Dallas Cowboys writer Clarence Hill Jr. recently interviewed Aikman on the DLLS Dallas Cowboys Podcast and asked the former Cowboys quarterback about whether…

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