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Kelsey Plum’s Under Armour deal abruptly ends after Stephen Curry announcement

It appears Under Armour is going in an entirely new direction with the athletes it sponsors. After having already moved on from Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, the popular sports brand is reportedly no longer working with Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. Under Armour broke the news on Tuesday in its official statement, […] The post Kelsey Plum’s Under Armour deal abruptly ends after Stephen Curry announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans react to Timberwolves’ Game 2 stunner vs. Nuggets

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves gutted out a hard-earned victory against the Denver Nuggets, 119-114, in Game 2 on Monday to tie their first-round series in the playoffs at 1-1. The crowd at Ball Arena was left stunned as the Timberwolves completed a come-from-behind win. They trailed by as much as 19 points. Edwards […] The post Fans react to Timberwolves’ Game 2 stunner vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans roast Nuggets after brutal choke job in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets, of all teams, would know just how difficult of a gauntlet the playoffs can be in the Western Conference. This year, they drew the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, setting themselves up for one of the most difficult matchups imaginable to start the 2026 NBA playoffs. And on Monday, the Nuggets […] The post Fans roast Nuggets after brutal choke job in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is not buying 1 narrative after Game 2 win

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have wrestled back momentum. However, Anthony Edwards isn’t buying into the narrative that the series has tilted in their favor. Following a gritty 119-114 comeback win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2, Edwards quickly dismissed talk of Minnesota being in the driver’s seat after reclaiming home-court advantage. “It’s 1-1, it’s […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is not buying 1 narrative after Game 2 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama Crimson Tide lands 6-foot-11 transfer portal sharpshooter

The Alabama Crimson Tide is treating the transfer portal like a revolving door, and they’re walking out with size every time. After visiting Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Boise State transfer Drew Fielder committed to Alabama on Monday, giving the Crimson Tide a 6-foot-11, 225-pound frontcourt addition. With one year of eligibility remaining, he becomes Alabama’s fourth […] The post Alabama Crimson Tide lands 6-foot-11 transfer portal sharpshooter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic emphatically posterizes Rudy Gobert amid intense Game 2

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are locked in a heavyweight battle, and Game 2 just gave us the early frontrunner for the play of the postseason. Even in a 119-114 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Nikola Jokic reminded everyone why he’s a three-time MVP by putting Rudy Gobert on a massive poster […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic emphatically posterizes Rudy Gobert amid intense Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Auburn HC Steven Pearl adds former Iowa star after Creighton failure

Auburn Tigers and head coach Steven Pearl on Monday secured a commitment from former Creighton Bluejays forward Owen Freeman, a 6-foot-10 big man with one year of eligibility remaining. Freeman arrives after a difficult junior season at Creighton. He appeared in 26 games, making nine starts, and averaged 5.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 0.9 assists […] The post Auburn HC Steven Pearl adds former Iowa star after Creighton failure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga reveals key to Game 2 win over Knicks

After being a non-factor in the Atlanta Hawks’ 113-102 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the 2026 NBA playoffs, Jonathan Kuminga came alive in Game 2 on Monday night. Kuminga, who’s earning more and more of head coach Quin Snyder’s trust, ended up playing 35 minutes, including […] The post Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga reveals key to Game 2 win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carlos Alcaraz gives ominous French Open injury update after Barcelona, Madrid withdrawals

Carlos Alcaraz is looking for his third straight title at the French Open, but his participation has become uncertain due to a wrist injury he suffered in the Barcelona Open early this month. Alcaraz already felt discomfort in the first round of the said tournament, but he still pushed through, beating Otto Virtanen. He eventually […] The post Carlos Alcaraz gives ominous French Open injury update after Barcelona, Madrid withdrawals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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USC HC Eric Musselman adds former UConn elite recruit

USC Trojans and head coach Eric Musselman landed a commitment from former UConn Huskies center Eric Reibe on Monday. The 7-foot-1 freshman transfer arrives after one season with a Final Four program, ready for a bigger role. Reibe, a former McDonald’s All-American and top-25 recruit in the 2025 class, averaged 5.9 points and 3.3 rebounds […] The post USC HC Eric Musselman adds former UConn elite recruit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Karl-Anthony Towns gives props to Hawks’ CJ McCollum for taking down Knicks in Game 2

Karl-Anthony Towns delivered his props to CJ McCollum following the latter’s explosive performance in the Atlanta Hawks’ upset win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 on Monday night. Going into the game, Atlanta trailed 1-0 in the first-round series after losing Game 1. They needed a win on the road to go back […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns gives props to Hawks’ CJ McCollum for taking down Knicks in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL Draft rumors: Carnell Tate’s subpar 40-time not a red flag for teams

As the 2026 NFL Draft conversation intensifies, rookie hopeful Carnell Tate has found himself at the center of a familiar scouting debate. This involves stopwatch speed versus game speed. The Ohio State Buckeyes standout posted a 4.53-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. That number initially raised eyebrows across draft media circles. Inside […] The post NFL Draft rumors: Carnell Tate’s subpar 40-time not a red flag for teams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals why he went quiet in 4th quarter vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks suffered a costly setback in Game 2 vs. the Atlanta Hawks, falling 107-106 after a late collapse that evened the series at 1-1 on Monday night. Karl-Anthony Towns’ quiet fourth quarter emerged as a defining storyline, raising questions about New York’s late-game execution. The loss stings given how firmly the Knicks […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals why he went quiet in 4th quarter vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns gets marching orders from Mike Brown after Game 2 loss

On Monday night, the New York Knicks blew an opportunity to take a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, as they let a 12-point lead heading into the fourth quarter slip away en route to suffering a 107-106 defeat. While there were plenty of issues for the Knicks to look […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns gets marching orders from Mike Brown after Game 2 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson takes blame for ‘poor decision-making’ in Game 2 loss to Hawks

The New York Knicks suffered a cruel loss to the Atlanta Hawks, 107-106, in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs on Monday at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks held a 12-point lead entering the fourth quarter, but they allowed the Hawks to claw back and tie the best-of-seven matchup at 1-1. Jalen […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson takes blame for ‘poor decision-making’ in Game 2 loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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RJ Barrett has huge praise for Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden: ‘They’re a problem’

RJ Barrett didn’t hold back on what the Toronto Raptors have to do about Donovan Mitchell and James Harden following their Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Toronto finds itself in a tough spot after two games in the first-round series. The squad lost the opening pair of contests on the […] The post RJ Barrett has huge praise for Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden: ‘They’re a problem’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies star Bryce Harper gets candid on another lopsided loss to Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to search for answers as a frustrating stretch deepens, with Bryce Harper’s postgame comments underscoring the team’s growing urgency. Philadelphia dropped another game Monday, falling 5-1 to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, extending a skid that is quickly shaping the early-season narrative. The Phillies now sit at 8-14 after losing […] The post Phillies star Bryce Harper gets candid on another lopsided loss to Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ RJ Barrett stops short of getting fined with Game 2 take vs. Cavaliers

After suffering two losses to start off their journey in the 2026 NBA playoffs, some frustration is understandable for the Toronto Raptors. Following their 115-105 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their first-round matchup, the Raptors have plenty of soul-searching to do, especially with Brandon Ingram suffering one of the worst performances […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett stops short of getting fined with Game 2 take vs. Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ CJ McCollum pushes back on villain aura after torching Knicks in Game 2

Is CJ McCollum turning into a villain? The Atlanta Hawks-New York Knicks series seems to be bringing out that side of the guard. The naturally hostile New York crowd and McCollum’s earlier comments make it look like the guard is leaning more into his villainous tendencies and whatnot. If you ask McCollum, though, he would […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum pushes back on villain aura after torching Knicks in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Brown laments glaring Game 2 issue that doomed Knicks vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks missed a golden opportunity to take a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, as they let a 12-point lead heading into the fourth quarter of Game 2 slip en route to a 107-106 defeat on Monday night. In the end, the Knicks still had an opportunity […] The post Mike Brown laments glaring Game 2 issue that doomed Knicks vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Damian Lillard fires huge reaction to Hawk’s SG CJ McCollum’s wild MSG takeover

Madison Square Garden has a way of turning stars into villains or legends, and on Monday night, CJ McCollum chose legend. The Atlanta Hawks veteran orchestrated a stunning fourth-quarter comeback to edge the New York Knicks 107-106, tying their Eastern Conference first-round series at 1-1 and silencing a rowdy New York crowd. McCollum dominated the […] The post Damian Lillard fires huge reaction to Hawk’s SG CJ McCollum’s wild MSG takeover appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray dazzles with halftime buzzer-beater vs. Timberwolves

Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets looked to take a 2-0 lead in the first round of the playoffs as they hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Game 2 on Monday. Murray was sensational in Game 1. So far, he has been even more fantastic in Game 2, dropping 23 points, including five […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray dazzles with halftime buzzer-beater vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook caps chaotic Game 2 vs. Senators with 2OT winner

When it was all said and done in the wild Game 2 showdown in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes, it was the home team that came away with the victory. The Hurricanes ended the marathon Game 2 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a Jordan […] The post Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook caps chaotic Game 2 vs. Senators with 2OT winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Knicks most to blame for brutal Game 2 collapse to Hawks

The New York Knicks’ collapse in Game 2 vs. the Atlanta Hawks stunned Madison Square Garden and abruptly flipped the early momentum of the series. In a 107–106 playoff loss Monday, fans watched a controlled, disciplined performance unravel in the final minutes. What should have been a commanding win instead became a case study in […] The post 3 Knicks most to blame for brutal Game 2 collapse to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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