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Darko Rajakovic’s heartfelt response to Raptors’ playoff run

Darko Rajakovic shared a sentimental statement about his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors’ 2025-26 season following their playoff loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Rajakovic completed his third season as a head coach in the NBA. He showcased solid growth as he helped Toronto improve over time. Going from 25 wins his first […] The post Darko Rajakovic’s heartfelt response to Raptors’ playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockies’ Mickey Moniak joins club full of legends with monster game vs. Braves

Mickey Moniak joined a legendary class of players in history following his multi-home run performance in the Colorado Rockies’ series finale against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday evening. Moniak is going through the seventh season of his professional career in the majors, his second with the Rockies. Since joining the team, he has shown solid […] The post Rockies’ Mickey Moniak joins club full of legends with monster game vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played a chaotic Game 1 of their second-round series on Sunday night. The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially on to round two after the Montreal Canadiens advanced earlier on Sunday. Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche rang in the official beginning of the second round with an offensive onslaught […] The post Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason

All eyes will be on Azzi Fudd when the Dallas Wings take on the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday to open their season. Many are curious about how the top overall pick will fare in her highly anticipated debut. Transitioning from college to the WNBA is not a walk in the park, and […] The post Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patriots’ Mike Vrabel trolled by Inside the NBA amid Dianna Russini controversy

The Boston Celtics are officially heading to the offseason, but they aren’t going alone. Following a disastrous 109-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7, the Inside the NBA crew, now airing on ESPN, decided to dial up the savagery for their legendary “Gone Fishing” segment. While the graphic usually features dejected players from […] The post Patriots’ Mike Vrabel trolled by Inside the NBA amid Dianna Russini controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche

Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes is the gift that keeps on giving for the team in the 2026 NHL playoffs. In fact, Hughes made franchise history during Game 1 of the Wild’s second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. With an assist in the first period and a goal in […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a crushing loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 on Sunday. Montreal was held to fewer than 10 shots on goal in this game. However, Jon Cooper watched as his team lost and were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Habs. Cooper has been around the […] The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes ‘hidden agenda’ claim on refs after collapse vs. 76ers

Jaylen Brown called out the lack of consistent officiating following the Boston Celtics’ exit from the 2026 NBA playoffs after losing in seven games to the Philadelphia 76ers this past weekend. Brown experienced the best regular season of his career as the Celtics’ top star while Jayson Tatum rehabbed his Achilles for most of the […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes ‘hidden agenda’ claim on refs after collapse vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Eagles bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season

After months and months of anticipation, the 2026 NFL Draft is officially over, with the Philadelphia Eagles leaving the proceedings with eight new players. Now granted, technically, that isn’t totally true. Howie Roseman made a number of trades using draft picks from this year’s class that factor into the haul, including acquiring veteran edge rusher […] The post Eagles bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Pistons fans troll Wendell Carter Jr. with ‘Angel Reese’ Game 7 chants

Angel Reese must have been minding her own business on Sunday when she caught a few strays from the Detroit Pistons fanbase. As one would know, Reese’s significant other, Wendell Carter Jr., plays for the Orlando Magic — the team that just blew a 3-1 series lead in the most deflating way possible in a […] The post Watch Pistons fans troll Wendell Carter Jr. with ‘Angel Reese’ Game 7 chants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes 2026 admission after playoff loss to 76ers

Even before the season started, Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown already knew that it was going to be an uphill climb. With Jayson Tatum sidelined for an extended period and Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford all gone, the odds were stacked against the Celtics. There was chatter of a gap year or a […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes 2026 admission after playoff loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa lost to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 after giving up fewer than 10 shots on goal. Brandon Hagel and his teammates put a lot of pressure on Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes. But they were unable to truly break through the Habs […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Exclusive: How Drew Timme made the most of Lakers opportunity

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Drew Timme back in November out of the G League, he didn’t know anything about the team’s system. He had just joined the Lakers’ South Bay affiliate via two-way contract, and was in the early stages of understanding the team’s concepts. But he knew he was able to make […] The post Exclusive: How Drew Timme made the most of Lakers opportunity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: New rival for Steve Kerr emerges amid coach’s uncertain Warriors future

The end of an era may truly be upon the Golden State Warriors. Head coach Steve Kerr’s contract has expired at the end of the 2025-26 season, and rumors of him leaving his post as the Warriors’ head coach have grown louder than ever. Kerr has been in a high-pressure job for over a decade […] The post NBA rumors: New rival for Steve Kerr emerges amid coach’s uncertain Warriors future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche, Wild combine for bonkers 2026 playoff feat in chaotic Game 1

The Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche are lighting up the fireworks right out of the gate of their second-round series in the 2026 edition of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche look as though they were going to run away with an easy win when they scored the first three goals of the […] The post Avalanche, Wild combine for bonkers 2026 playoff feat in chaotic Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtic’ Bill Simmons points finger at Joe Mazzulla for collapse vs 76ers

The Boston Celtics just endured a nightmare first-round exit, blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Philadelphia 76ers. Now, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons points the finger squarely at head coach Joe Mazzulla. Despite casting a Coach of the Year vote for Mazzulla, the collapse completely baffled Simmons. Instead of leaning into the fast-paced, deep-rotation identity […] The post Celtic’ Bill Simmons points finger at Joe Mazzulla for collapse vs 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs defend home court with emphatic Game 7 win vs. Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers stepped on the gas in the second half to beat the Toronto Raptors, 114-102, in Game 7 of their first-round series in the playoffs at a jampacked Rocket Arena on Sunday. Cleveland erected a double-digit lead in the closing minutes of the third period to gain control of the contest. While the […] The post Cavs defend home court with emphatic Game 7 win vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham reveals where he gets ‘aura’ after showing Magic the door

Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham revealed what pushed him to lead his team to a 116-94 Game 7 victory against the Orlando Magic. The fear of the Pistons seeing their season end triggered one of their better performances of late, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals after eliminating the Magic, 4-3. After the […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham reveals where he gets ‘aura’ after showing Magic the door appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown goes full NSFW in doubling down on Joel Embiid criticism

On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics’ 2026 NBA championship hopes turned to dust. Despite taking a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers, a team they’ve historically beaten down in the playoffs, the Celtics faltered when it mattered the most, losing three consecutive games including a 109-100 barnburner of a loss in Game 7 […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown goes full NSFW in doubling down on Joel Embiid criticism appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu leaves preseason game vs. Sun with injury

The New York Liberty closed out their preseason schedule with a win after beating the Connecticut Sun, 79-67, at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday. It, however, was bittersweet, as Sabrina Ionescu suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter after landing awkwardly. She was forced to leave the contest and did not return. Ionescu finished […] The post Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu leaves preseason game vs. Sun with injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski opens up about strike-less showing vs. Cardinals

To say the Los Angeles Dodgers’ series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals was an interesting game would be an understatement. The Dodgers scored four runs but didn’t hit a home run for the sixth game in a row. Justin Wrobleski kept his scoreless streak going as a starter, but somehow didn’t record a single […] The post Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski opens up about strike-less showing vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche D Cale Makar heads to locker room after huge Marcus Foligno hit

The Colorado Avalanche are hosting the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Heavy favorites, Colorado has stormed out to a 3-1 lead over Minnesota. The Avalanche did all that without Cale Makar, who went to the locker room early after taking this hit from Wild forward Marcus […] The post Avalanche D Cale Makar heads to locker room after huge Marcus Foligno hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens make never-before-seen playoff history in Game 7 Lightning win

The Montreal Canadiens are off to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Goaltender Jakub Dobes stood on his head all night long, making 28 saves. The Canadiens won 2-1, but the made some history that the team may not exactly want to be associated with, even with the win. Dobes was the […] The post Canadiens make never-before-seen playoff history in Game 7 Lightning win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Jake LaRavia shows zero fear of facing Thunder in 2nd round

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia is taking on a fearess approach to Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. JJ Redick says the Thunder is one of the greatest NBA teams in recent history, stacking them on the plateau as the Michael Jordan last three championship-run with […] The post Lakers’ Jake LaRavia shows zero fear of facing Thunder in 2nd round appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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