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Steelers QB Will Howard gets Week 1 nod over Drew Allar from NFL Draft expert

With Aaron Rodgers’ status for the 2026 season still uncertain, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a developing quarterback competition, as early discussion centers on whether Will Howard or rookie Drew Allar gives the team its best option to open the year. Howard, entering his second season in the NFL, has gained traction during offseason […] The post Steelers QB Will Howard gets Week 1 nod over Drew Allar from NFL Draft expert appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reed Sheppard’s health admission makes Rockets’ Game 5 win more impressive

Back-to-back key plays from Reed Sheppard down the stretch helped the Houston Rockets secure the win against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday and stay alive in their first-round series. Sheppard scored on a pull-up jumper over Deandre Ayton with 2:37 left in the fourth quarter to give the […] The post Reed Sheppard’s health admission makes Rockets’ Game 5 win more impressive appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Duke Still Afraid”: Fans Trash Jon Scheyer’s Team As Dan Hurley’s UConn Set for a Match Up vs Blue Devils

Duke and UConn have been two of the most decorated programs in the history of college basketball. Dan Hurley has proved himself to be one of the greatest in history. With back-to-back national championships and three NCAA title games in four years, Hurley is certainly up there with the best modern coaches and might just […]

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Seahawks Get Major Free Agent Take on Ex-Lions C Graham Glasgow

At the 2026 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks only drafted one offensive lineman in the fifth round, selecting former Iowa Hawkeyes offensive guard Beau Stephens. As a result, could Seattle be in the veteran free-agent market to add more depth to the offensive line?In an April 29 article, CBS Sports’ Zachary Pereles noted one free […] The post Seahawks Get Major Free Agent Take on Ex-Lions C Graham Glasgow appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rockets’ Alperen Sengun adds pressure to Lakers with big statement after Game 5

Failure is the best teacher, as they say. After their terrible loss in Game 3, Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets have notched back-to-back wins against the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series in the playoffs. The Rockets held on for the victory, 99-93, in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, spoiling the […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun adds pressure to Lakers with big statement after Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James Makes Feelings Clear on Rockets Player’s Bold Claim

Despite being down against the Los Angeles Lakers in the round-one series of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, Houston Rockets standout Jabari Smith Jr. was quite confident in his team matching up against the Lakers still. Some comments from the veteran went viral recently, sparking an eventual response from LeBron James. “We’re obviously the better team, […] The post LeBron James Makes Feelings Clear on Rockets Player’s Bold Claim appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Albert Pujols is amazed by Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 2026 season

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to draw attention across baseball, fueled by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s impressive performance so far in the 2026 MLB season. Guerrero Jr. has anchored the offense with remarkable consistency, hitting .360 while driving the ball to all fields. Over his last 19 games, he has posted a .423 average with a […] The post Why Albert Pujols is amazed by Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers star LeBron James fires a savage response to Jabari Smith’s claim

The Los Angeles Lakers have had two cracks at closing out the Houston Rockets after taking a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series, but have not been able to do so. On Wednesday night, the Rockets survived another Lakers push on the road, getting a 99-93 win to send the series back to Houston […] The post Lakers star LeBron James fires a savage response to Jabari Smith’s claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James admits what haunted Lakers in Game 5 loss

It has not been a good last two games for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. After coming back to beat the Houston Rockets in overtime in Game 3 to go up 3-0 in the series, the Lakers have struggled offensively each of the last two games, including in last night’s 99-93 home loss. […] The post LeBron James admits what haunted Lakers in Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers HC JJ Redick drops truth bomb on Game 5 debacle vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers missed a chance to close out their first-round series, falling 99-93 to the Houston Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The loss trimmed Los Angeles’ series lead to 3-2 and forced a Game 6 back in Houston. Head coach JJ Redick didn’t sugarcoat the outcome afterward, pointing directly to the […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick drops truth bomb on Game 5 debacle vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Josh Hart playing tonight? Knicks vs. Hawks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report

The New York Knicks will attempt to close out the Atlanta Hawks during Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday. They could be without Josh Hart for the matchup. Hart is questionable on Thursday due to a lower back contusion. The 31-year-old played 30 minutes during the Knicks’ decisive Game 6 win on Tuesday, […] The post Is Josh Hart playing tonight? Knicks vs. Hawks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“I was having nightmares about being knocked out” – Takeru Segawa opens up on the terrifying mental burden he carried into ONE SAMURAI 1 – Sportskeeda

“I was having nightmares about being knocked out” - Takeru Segawa opens up on the terrifying mental burden he carried into ONE SAMURAI 1  Sportskeeda

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Why James Harden’s turnover troubles won’t sink Cavs vs. Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers responded under a heap of pressure in Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors. After losing Games 3 and 4 on the road, the Cavs trailed Toronto by seven at halftime as the Raptors gained more and more confidence. Cleveland responded in the second half, riding stellar performances from James Harden, Evan Mobley […] The post Why James Harden’s turnover troubles won’t sink Cavs vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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