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Mercury’s Kahleah Copper, Nate Tibbetts frustrated by WNBA’s big officiating emphasis

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PHOENIX– 50 combined fouls between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx had fans and both respective teams shaking their heads. Some of them were legitimate fouls, but others were ticky-tacky. It consistently disrupted the rhythm on both sides. But perhaps it felt like a cleanup after a very physical Mercury and Lynx series in […] The post Mercury’s Kahleah Copper, Nate Tibbetts frustrated by WNBA’s big officiating emphasis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kurt Busch Says His Brother, Kyle, Should Have Been Penalized For Texas Motor Speedway Incident

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Kurt Busch isn’t letting his brother Kyle slide on this one. To the surprise of many, Kyle Busch wasn’t penalized for intentionally wrecking John Hunter Nemechek during a late race run-in earlier this month at Texas Motor Speedway. However, driver Ryan Preece was fined $50,000 and was even forced to forfeit 25 points for intentionally taking out Ty Gibbs. The incident between Preece and Gibbs came during lap 101, when Preece appeared to drive into the back of the #54 car and […] The post Kurt Busch Says His Brother, Kyle, Should Have Been Penalized For Texas Motor Speedway Incident first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Steelers’ Mike McCarthy using Will Howard template to fix Drew Allar’s fatal flaws

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are still in dance mode with Aaron Rodgers. And they are trying to work through things with their current young QBs. As part of that process, Mike McCarthy is using a Will Howard template to fix Drew Allar’s fatal flaws, according to ESPN. “Despite his measurables and a background playing premium college […] The post Steelers’ Mike McCarthy using Will Howard template to fix Drew Allar’s fatal flaws appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What I’m hearing about Warriors’ crucial offseason after Steve Kerr return

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One day, Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green will no longer be the faces of the Golden State Warriors. It seemed like that moment was on the horizon, and the franchise’s dominance over the rest of the NBA was ending following the team’s 2019 NBA Finals run, but the Warriors prolonged their golden era […] The post What I’m hearing about Warriors’ crucial offseason after Steve Kerr return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers star LeBron James gets wild 10-year prediction from DeMarcus Cousins

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Questions surrounding LeBron James’ future continue to dominate NBA conversations following the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff elimination, and former teammate DeMarcus Cousins recently offered a bold prediction regarding how much longer the four-time champion could continue playing. In an interview with Damien Peters of Basketball Network, Cousins joked that James may still have another decade […] The post Lakers star LeBron James gets wild 10-year prediction from DeMarcus Cousins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander hits Lakers fans with LeBron James, Luka Doncic free throw mic drop

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The defending champion and reigning MVP, who has led his team to a perfect 8-0 record in this year’s playoffs, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is embracing the villain role, much like Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Luka Doncic. After Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder swept the Lakers to advance to the Western Conference […] The post Thunder’s Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander hits Lakers fans with LeBron James, Luka Doncic free throw mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Christian Pulisic breaks silence on his split from glamorous golf star… weeks after she retracted wild accusation

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Pro golfer Alexa Melton confirmed she and Pulisic are no longer together with a brutal comment on Instagram last month, which implied he was either unfaithful or already back on the market.

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Cubs agree to contract with 3-time All-Star pitcher

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The Chicago Cubs have been hit hard by the injury bug, especially in terms of the pitching depth. Now, the Cubs are adding a three-time All-Star to a minor league deal. Reliever Liam Hendriks and the Cubs agreed to terms on Wednesday, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. The Chicago Cubs have signed RHP … The post Cubs agree to contract with 3-time All-Star pitcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Braves’ Walt Weiss sends urgent message amid Atlanta’s 1 concerning problem

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On Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Braves kept their winning ways going with a 5-2 home win over the Chicago Cubs. The Braves only allowed just one hit to the Cubs, who had been red-hot coming into this game, and Atlanta continued to sit with the best record in baseball at 29-13. One of the few […] The post Braves’ Walt Weiss sends urgent message amid Atlanta’s 1 concerning problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 11 Golfers Who’ve Won The PGA Championship By The Biggest Margin

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Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, and Scottie Scheffler with PGA Championship trophy The PGA Championship is golf’s second-youngest major and arguably the least anticipated member of that quartet. With that said, it’s still one of the most anticipated events on the annual calendar and has spawned plenty of tournaments that have gone down to the wire, […] The post The 11 Golfers Who’ve Won The PGA Championship By The Biggest Margin appeared first on BroBible.

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USMNT insider predicts World Cup starting 11

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Mauricio Pochettino won’t officially announce the USMNT World Cup roster until May 26,  but that won’t stop pundits from speculating about who the starting 11 will be when the team kicks off its tournament on June 12 in LA vs. Paraguay. FOX Sports national team insider Doug McIntyre is among the first to get his […] The post USMNT insider predicts World Cup starting 11 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carmelo Anthony doesn’t mention LeBron among favorite NBA teammates, but there’s a good reason

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NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony recently reflected on some of his favorite teammates throughout his career, notably leaving out longtime friend and former teammate LeBron James during a conversation with D.J. Siddiqi of Casino.ca. Anthony, however, appeared to focus his answers on teammates with whom he spent extended stretches during his prime years rather […] The post Carmelo Anthony doesn’t mention LeBron among favorite NBA teammates, but there’s a good reason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs GM John Chayka’s Auston Matthews mic drop on Craig Berube firing

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The Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager, John Chayka, has made his first big move in his new role. The Maple Leafs have fired head coach Craig Berube. Now, the team will have plenty of decisions ahead of them, including the next head coach and the first pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The team […] The post Maple Leafs GM John Chayka’s Auston Matthews mic drop on Craig Berube firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shannon Sharpe credits LeBron James for getting the Lakers on national TV

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LeBron James deserves credit for a lot of things, but turning the Los Angeles Lakers into a national brand isn’t one of them. During Tuesday’s Nightcap, Shannon Sharpe took note of the Lakers basically handing the keys to Luka Dončić by letting him pick and choose who he wants to play with. Sharpe took note…

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone shares crucial Jasson Dominguez injury update

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New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez recently suffered a concussion and shoulder injury after crashing into the outfield fence during a game. It was a frightening moment for Dominguez to say the least. On Wednesday, manager Aaron Boone shared an update on Dominguez’s injury situation. “Jasson Domínguez had a PRP shot in his left shoulder, […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone shares crucial Jasson Dominguez injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: The LeBron James salary game team officials played this season

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season recently came to an end with a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers now enter an offseason filled with big questions, headlined by the uncertainty regarding the future of LeBron James. James has played eight seasons with the Lakers, but will hit free agency […] The post Lakers rumors: The LeBron James salary game team officials played this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: Rob Pelinika’s JJ Redick gift that left LeBron James seething

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The Los Angeles Lakers will have some tough decisions to make this offseason, and it involves some of their top players. LeBron James is one of those players who is set to become a free agent, but there is also uncertainty on whether he’ll retire or not. This season, it was obvious that the reigns […] The post Lakers rumors: Rob Pelinika’s JJ Redick gift that left LeBron James seething appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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