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Senators’ Travis Green goes scorched earth on refs after scary Jake Sanderson hit

The Ottawa Senators lost Game 3 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. And unfortunately, they may be without defenseman Jake Sanderson for the upcoming win-or-go-home Game 4. Sanderson left Thursday’s contest with an injury after a very scary hit. Sanderson attempted to make a play behind the net during Game 3. As he was skating, […] The post Senators’ Travis Green goes scorched earth on refs after scary Jake Sanderson hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Different arena, same result: What Hawks saw in final seconds of Game 3 win over Knicks

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks are experiencing in real time what it means to win in the margins of a playoff game, and these last two wins against the New York Knicks have looked just about the same. In Game 2, CJ McCollum walked down his defender to keep the Hawks in front late, and […] The post Different arena, same result: What Hawks saw in final seconds of Game 3 win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic drops concerning Aaron Gordon injury claim after Game 3

The Denver Nuggets were already playing shorthanded to start things off in their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Peyton Watson remaining on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. But on Thursday, things went from bad to worse for the Nuggets, as Aaron Gordon had to miss Game 3 due […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic drops concerning Aaron Gordon injury claim after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Kirby Dach supported by teammates after Game 2 OT blunders

The Montreal Canadiens lost Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime during their first-round series. Unfortunately, the sequence leading to the loss drew criticism toward forward Kirby Dach. This criticism has raged even heading into Game 3 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Dach iced the puck in overtime, which led to a […] The post Canadiens’ Kirby Dach supported by teammates after Game 2 OT blunders appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rams, Cardinals headlines 4 biggest losers from 2026 NFL Draft Round 1

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft has concluded! The draft is always an eventful time for teams, but this year’s draft had a lot of things going on. From surprising picks to trades galore, the first round of the draft saw a lot of action for the teams that were participating. For now, […] The post Rams, Cardinals headlines 4 biggest losers from 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert makes a mockery of Nikola Jokic in every which way in Game 3 shellacking

Rudy Gobert torched Nikola Jokic defensively throughout the Minnesota Timberwolves’ blowout win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the first-round series on Thursday night. Gobert is going through the 13th season of his NBA career, his fourth with the Timberwolves. He continues to shine as one of the best centers in the entire […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert makes a mockery of Nikola Jokic in every which way in Game 3 shellacking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade is backfiring in a big way

The Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Michael Porter Jr. away in a salary dump to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson this past offseason was mostly a positive. After all, it opened up cap room for the Nuggets to bolster the team’s depth. But now that Denver is here in the 2026 NBA playoffs, they […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade is backfiring in a big way appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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When Jets finally decided on David Bailey over Arvell Reese

Everyone knew the Las Vegas Raiders would make Fernando Mendoza the first player selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, but nobody knew for sure if the New York Jets would take David Bailey or Arvell Reese at No. 2 until the moment came. Late betting odds movement suggested it would be Reese, but the team […] The post When Jets finally decided on David Bailey over Arvell Reese appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Damian Lillard could return from Achilles injury vs. Spurs

The Portland Trail Blazers are deadlocked in a battle with the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Deni Avdija and Co. will try to take a 2-1 series lead on Friday night when the series shifts to the Pacific Northwest for Games 3 and 4 with Damian Lillard watching from […] The post Damian Lillard could return from Achilles injury vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caleb Downs and the 5 biggest steals from 2026 NFL Draft Round 1

Each year in the NFL Draft, some players go much higher than expected and others go much lower than initially thought. Thursday night was no different, as Round 1 of the 2026 draft was full of surprises. There were also a ton of trades, with six deals coming in during the back half of the […] The post Caleb Downs and the 5 biggest steals from 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Tuch’s glowing Noah Ostlund praise after impactful Game 3 effort

The Buffalo Sabres are in control of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins after Thursday night. Rookie forward Noah Ostlund made an immediate impact, scoring a goal and providing an assist in the win. He was a vital component to the win, which gave Buffalo a 2-1 series advantage. Ostlund’s performance is even more […] The post Alex Tuch’s glowing Noah Ostlund praise after impactful Game 3 effort appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels stands on business in Game 3 after calling out Nuggets stars by name

Talking smack the way Jaden McDaniels did in the aftermath of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets on the road can only have one of two effects. It can either jolt the opposing team wide-awake, or it can put the trash-talking side at quite an advantageous position, mental-wise. It certainly looks […] The post Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels stands on business in Game 3 after calling out Nuggets stars by name appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rams GM Les Snead’s Super Bowl mic drop on haters criticizing Ty Simpson pick

The Los Angeles Rams made the biggest surprise of the 2026 NFL Draft when they took Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13. General manager Les Snead knows what his goal is and does not care what anybody else has to say. The pick surprised many fans who wanted to see the Super Bowl-contending team […] The post Rams GM Les Snead’s Super Bowl mic drop on haters criticizing Ty Simpson pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How ‘confident’ Alex Lyon settled into Game 3 vs. Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres claimed a big win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Buffalo owns a 2-1 series lead over Boston in their first-round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They got a big-time performance from veteran netminder Alex Lyon in the crease, as well. Lyon saw some action in Game 2, when the […] The post How ‘confident’ Alex Lyon settled into Game 3 vs. Bruins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s silver lining from 9th straight loss hints at breakout

Kyle Schwarber saw a significant silver lining even though the Philadelphia Phillies lost their ninth straight game after falling 9-8 to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday evening. Schwarber is going through the 12th season of his career in the majors, his fifth with the Phillies. He shines bright as one of the best hitters in […] The post Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s silver lining from 9th straight loss hints at breakout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown makes Game 4 guarantee after losing another heartbreaker vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks may not be in huge danger quite yet, but they are inching perilously close to being so. After all, they are now down 2-1 in their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks after suffering a 109-108 defeat on Thursday night courtesy of a CJ McCollum game-winner. The Knicks […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown makes Game 4 guarantee after losing another heartbreaker vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards suffers injury scare late in Game 3 vs. Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing the fight to the Denver Nuggets, but they suffered a slight injury scare in Game 3. In the second half of their game, star guard Anthony Edwards came up limping after making a play. With the Timberwolves holding a lead at the time, the All-Star guard was taken out of […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards suffers injury scare late in Game 3 vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Boston Globe writer claims Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini relationship was known

A Boston Globe writer is revealing shocking information amid the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal. The New England Patriots head coach and former NFL insider made headlines earlier this month when it appeared they were on a romantic getaway in Sedona, Arizona. While neither has confirmed a romance, Ben Violin of the Boston Globe […] The post Boston Globe writer claims Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini relationship was known appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cowboys’ Stephen Jones did not stutter about George Pickens trade speculation

The Dallas Cowboys are making one thing very clear heading into the 2026 season: George Pickens isn’t going anywhere. Despite a whirlwind of trade rumors swirling around the star wideout this offseason, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones shut down the speculation with some serious authority. Speaking ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, Jones noted […] The post Cowboys’ Stephen Jones did not stutter about George Pickens trade speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns said about brutal Game 3 loss to Hawks

Following the New York Knicks’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2, Karl-Anthony Towns was urged to be more aggressive in Game 3. After all, Towns went scoreless in the fourth quarter of their 107-106 defeat back on Monday. So it was certainly a promising sign that Towns was demanding the ball more and […] The post What Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns said about brutal Game 3 loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall drops ‘unreal’ Frederik Andersen praise after Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes took care of business on Thursday night against the Ottawa Senators. Taylor Hall led the way offensively with two assists on the night. Meanwhile, Frederik Andersen made 29 saves in the victory. As a result, the Hurricanes are one win away from sweeping the Senators right out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. […] The post Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall drops ‘unreal’ Frederik Andersen praise after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Flyers catch NSFW strays before 2026 NFL Draft

The Pennsylvania rivalry between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins chooses no location or event. On Thursday, the Flyers caught some strays during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, which was held in Pittsburgh. Perhaps unsurprisingly, some Pittsburgh fans took the opportunity to take shots at the Flyers, with the cameras rolling […] The post Watch Flyers catch NSFW strays before 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Josh Hart at a loss for words over 1-of-9 Game 3 clunker that cost Knicks vs. Hawks

Josh Hart showcased disappointment towards himself after struggling in the New York Knicks’ 109-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the first-round series on Thursday night. Hart is going through the ninth season of his NBA career, his fourth with the Knicks. He has risen as one of the premier two-way players […] The post Josh Hart at a loss for words over 1-of-9 Game 3 clunker that cost Knicks vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NFL Draft: Best players available after wild Round 1

The 2026 NFL Draft provided plenty twists and turns at Pittsburgh. Ty Simpson landing No. 13 overall to the Los Angeles Rams stunned many. Even more stunning is the long list of players still available…first round talents like Denzel Boston, Colton Hood, and five others. Those aspiring pro talents now must wait until Friday to […] The post 2026 NFL Draft: Best players available after wild Round 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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