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Lakers make it clear that they are not building around LeBron James

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If there was any lingering doubt about whose team the Los Angeles Lakers are going forward, general manager Rob Pelinka made that very clear at his end-of-season news conference on Tuesday. Pelinka did not hide the fact that the Lakers are committed to building around Luka Doncic as the team’s focal point going forward. Pelinka … The post Lakers make it clear that they are not building around LeBron James appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kyle Dubas’ Evgeni Malkin revelation will fire up Penguins fans

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Evgeni Malkin has made it clear that he will play at least another season in the National Hockey League in 2026-27 — and Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas’ latest comments provide some hope that that will be with the only NHL team he’s ever known. “We had a great exit interview with Evgeni directly […] The post Kyle Dubas’ Evgeni Malkin revelation will fire up Penguins fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Troy Aikman Sends Clear Message to Josh Allen Amid Super Bowl Pressure

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Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills continue to knock on the door of a Super Bowl appearance. Since taking over as a starter in 2018, Allen has led the Bills to seven playoff berths. They have lost in the AFC Championship Game twice, suffered four Divisional Round losses and been bounced in the ...

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Malik Willis’ super ‘fun’ vibes will be breath of fresh air after Tua Tagovailoa mess

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The Miami Dolphins made several important changes during the 2026 offseason. Miami hired Jeff Hafley at head coach and added a new starting quarterback in Malik Willis. The young quarterback is already making Miami’s coaching staff forget about Tua Tagovailoa. Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik heaped praise on his quarterback during a recent interview. “Really […] The post Malik Willis’ super ‘fun’ vibes will be breath of fresh air after Tua Tagovailoa mess appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois basketball’s Andrej Stojakovic won’t give any hints about NBA Draft decision

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While Illinois basketball star Andrej Stojakovic is an intriguing NBA Draft prospect, there is still a question of whether he wants to start his NBA career or stay with the Fighting Illini. After the Illinois basketball team made a Final Four run this past season, Stojakovic would give more insight into his thought process on […] The post Illinois basketball’s Andrej Stojakovic won’t give any hints about NBA Draft decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lane Kiffin apologizes for Vanity Fair comments on recruiting Black players to Ole Miss: ‘It wasn’t calculated’

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Lane Kiffin sat across from Vanity Fair writer Chris Smith for four hours last week and said a lot of things. One of them he spent Monday and Tuesday trying to clean up. Smith was asking about the ceiling, why LSU made more sense than staying at Ole Miss, whether the money and the history…

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‘I feel pretty strong about that’ – Ohio State HC Ryan Day isn’t shying away from the big change he wants to see for college football – A to Z Sports

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‘I feel pretty strong about that’ - Ohio State HC Ryan Day isn’t shying away from the big change he wants to see for college football  A to Z Sports

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Al Nassr vs. Al Hilal Head-to-Head Record: Which Club Dominates the Rivalry

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The rivalry between Al Nassr and Al Hilal has defined Saudi football for decades, but few editions of the Riyadh derby have carried stakes quite like this one. The title race hits the home stretch, these two clubs are clashing again tosay in a game packed with history, high stakes, and massive star ...

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Lakers’ Rob Pelinka drops obvious LeBron James admission after loss to Thunder

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On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season officially came to an end with a tough home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4, completing a sweep. While the Lakers put up a much better fight in this one than in previous games in the series, they ultimately weren’t able to make […] The post Lakers’ Rob Pelinka drops obvious LeBron James admission after loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Aiyuk puts concerns about his weight to rest

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s future remains murky, but anyone who was still worried about what kind of shape he was in should be reassured by his latest Instagram post. Aiyuk prompted concern in April when he posted a set of photos on Instagram. Many felt that the photos, particularly the first one, … The post Brandon Aiyuk puts concerns about his weight to rest appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s 2-word reaction to getting the nod in Game 4

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The Buffalo Sabres are looking to avoid going down 3-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Montreal Canadiens. The Sabres are making a change in goal for Game 4, starting Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen over Alex Lyon. Now, Luukkonen is reacting to getting the nod in Game 4 of the series, per Elliotte Friedman. “I’m […] The post Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s 2-word reaction to getting the nod in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders reporter in awe of Fernando Mendoza’s ‘spin’ at OTA

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The Las Vegas Raiders are currently taking part in OTAs as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 season. The Raiders recently did as many expected by selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick out of Indiana, although it’s unclear when the Heisman Trophy winner will start this season, as the team also signed […] The post Raiders reporter in awe of Fernando Mendoza’s ‘spin’ at OTA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reporters very excited to see Bengals’ Joe Burrow doing stuff at offseason workout

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The start of the 2026-27 NFL season will arrive quickly. We are just about over a month away from things getting serious, and teams are now working out and doing offseason training at the facilities. These workouts are voluntary, but when you see the stars showing up, that is a great sign. The Cincinnati Bengals […] The post Reporters very excited to see Bengals’ Joe Burrow doing stuff at offseason workout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Multi-Million Dollar Reason Clemson Doesn’t Mind Country Music Fans Tearing Up Their Field

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Sometimes things have to get worse before they get better. The landscape of college athletics has changed dramatically in the past decade. In 2026, and really the couple of years prior, we’ve really gotten to see the consequences of money and contracts seeping into the amateurism of college athletics. NIL, or Name, Image and Likeness, has officially opened up a can of worms, and I believe that can will be open forever more. We’re seeing the ugliness (can’t spell ugliness […] The post The Multi-Million Dollar Reason Clemson Doesn’t Mind Country Music Fans Tearing Up Their Field first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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