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Alyssa Thomas gives Mercury a reality check after another defensive disaster

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Mercury’s 30th anniversary was filled with joyous cheering, paying homage to franchise greats, and remembering the ones who paved the way. Even someone like Alyssa Thomas has etched her name into that historical catalog. Moving on from Diana Taurasi, the Mercury sought an identity and landed Thomas, rooted in defensive intensity, intelligent aggression, […] The post Alyssa Thomas gives Mercury a reality check after another defensive disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche dealt another brutal Cale Makar update ahead of Game 2 vs. Golden Knights

The Colorado Avalanche missed Cale Makar dearly in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Wednesday — and they’ll now try to avoid falling into a 2-0 series hole without their superstar defenseman. Despite being spotted at Friday’s optional skate and taking reps on the first power-play unit, Makar will miss Game 2 against […] The post Avalanche dealt another brutal Cale Makar update ahead of Game 2 vs. Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Belichick once thought Patriots reporter had a mole in the organization

Bill Belichick may have an apathetic attitude toward the media, but he was paying attention to everything being said and written long before he had Jordon Hudson to do it for him. Greg Bedard addressed the rumors that he once applied for a position within the New England Patriots front office on his latest podcast…

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The 2 players not named Alex Tuch Sabres GM is prioritizing signing to long-term extensions

Coming off a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres have a lot of work to do with a tight salary cap. With Alex Tuch seeking a new contract, Sabers general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen is also looking to extend long-term contracts to 2 other players, according to Matthew Fairburn of The […] The post The 2 players not named Alex Tuch Sabres GM is prioritizing signing to long-term extensions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris DeMarco gives brutally honest Satou Sabally review after Liberty debut

New York coach Chris DeMarco said the team expected an adjustment period for Satou Sabally after the forward made her season debut with the Liberty Thursday night in an 87-70 loss to the Golden State Valkyries. Sabally, one of New York’s biggest offseason additions, played her first game since suffering a concussion during Game 3 […] The post Chris DeMarco gives brutally honest Satou Sabally review after Liberty debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Kyle Busch’s death

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch were longtime rivals, but Earnhardt paid tribute to Busch as a friend after Busch’s death on Thursday. Earnhardt admitted that he and Busch “had a really challenging existence for many years,” but eventually sorted out their differences at Busch’s instigation. He spoke of a relationship built on deep respect, … The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Kyle Busch’s death appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Air Jordan 9 Low ‘What The Kilroy’ officially releasing Fall 2026

Jordan Brand and Nike have always kept their retro release calendar consistent throughout the summer months, offering sneaker fans new and reimagined looks at some of the most classic silhouettes in the Air Jordan line. An undeniably underrated silhouette in the Air Jordan 9 will make its return, this time in a first-ever “What the Kilroy” mash-up colorway […] The post Air Jordan 9 Low ‘What The Kilroy’ officially releasing Fall 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Richard Childress Said Kyle Busch Was The Only Guy He’d Ever Seen Drive Like Dale Earnhardt

One of the greatest to ever do it. The NASCAR world is still in shock over the sudden loss of Kyle Busch, who passed away yesterday at the age of 41. According to reports, Busch collapsed on Wednesday during a simulator session at Chevrolet’s race shop, and was rushed to the hospital after becoming unresponsive. Busch was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and at the time of his death was the winningest driver in NASCAR history, scoring 69 Truck […] The post Richard Childress Said Kyle Busch Was The Only Guy He’d Ever Seen Drive Like Dale Earnhardt first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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1 Buccaneers rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

During the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ rookie minicamp, Rueben Bain Jr pretty much flew off the page. He completely controlled the tone, tempo, and energy of plays and drills where he took part. Every rep seemed to reinforce the same undeniable conclusion. Tampa Bay may have landed a potential defensive monster. From his edge-rushing ability to […] The post 1 Buccaneers rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trail Blazers rumors: Jazz assistant a finalist for Portland’s head coach opening

The Portland Trail Blazers may be closing in on a major decision, and the Utah Jazz now sit directly in the middle of the latest head coach search buzz. According to Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Portland has come away impressed by Jazz assistant Mike Williams, who is now among the final pool of candidates […] The post Trail Blazers rumors: Jazz assistant a finalist for Portland’s head coach opening appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 Bears rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

Rookie minicamp gave all the newest Chicago Bears an opportunity to prove themselves to head coach Ben Johnson and the entire staff. There were plenty of standout performers throughout the event. But perhaps none more eye-catching than tight end Sam Roush. With Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet already on the roster, Roush was a shocking […] The post 1 Bears rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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