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Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’

Mike Brown went viral for his reaction towards a ringing phone during the postgame press conference of the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Brown was answering a question about Mitchell Robinson, who missed three of his four free throws as Atlanta attempted the “Hack-a-Mitch” strategy. He was […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bengals make franchise history with Dexter Lawrence trade

The Cincinnati Bengals relinquished their 10th overall pick to land Dexter Lawrence Saturday. But the move with the New York Giants creates franchise history for Cincy. Here’s the unprecedented mark the Bengals hit per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. “A Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence is unprecedented. This is the first time in the common […] The post Bengals make franchise history with Dexter Lawrence trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown drops confident take on Jalen Brunson’s hot first quarter

NEW YORK– It was instantly apparent that Jalen Brunson was ready for postseason basketball as his New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday evening. The Villanova product tallied 19 first-quarter points en route to posting 28 points, five rebounds, and seven assists while shooting 9-of-22 […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown drops confident take on Jalen Brunson’s hot first quarter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shohei Ohtani signs 100-year-old fan’s baseball before Dodgers-Rockies showdown

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the two-time defending World Series champions and they look like the best team in baseball by a significant margin in the early part of the season. Much of the reason the Dodgers take a 15-4 record into their Saturday night meeting with the Colorado Rockies in Denver is their four-pack […] The post Shohei Ohtani signs 100-year-old fan’s baseball before Dodgers-Rockies showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals how he stayed composed during final Game 1 minutes vs. Hawks

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks took Game 1 of their best-of-7 opening-round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. While the Knicks are the favorites against the Hawks, Brunson got off to a quick start in their 113-102 victory. Then, he led New York in closing out Atlanta. After the win, Brunson discussed […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals how he stayed composed during final Game 1 minutes vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Quin Snyder is proud of Hawks players despite Game 1 loss to Knicks

Quin Snyder was proud of the Atlanta Hawks’ effort of play despite their loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. Snyder and the Hawks make their way back to the playoffs, their first appearance since 2023. They have overachieved as their young talents have shined to […] The post Why Quin Snyder is proud of Hawks players despite Game 1 loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Packers’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade

Green Bay’s draft strategy has been framed in two main ways recently. One perspective, presented by ESPN’s Ben Solak, suggests that the Packers might consider Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green as a developmental replacement for Malik Willis later in the draft. Another view, supported by Randall Cobb, argues that the receiver position does not need immediate […] The post Packers’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jordyn Tyson emerges as early Giants No. 10 favorite after Dexter Lawrence trade

The New York Giants appear to have someone potentially lined up after their Dexter Lawrence trade. New York obtained the No. 10 selection with the deal it made to the Cincinnati Bengals. Now Jordyn Tyson of Arizona State enters the picture. NFL Network insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport revealed how the incoming rookie landed […] The post Jordyn Tyson emerges as early Giants No. 10 favorite after Dexter Lawrence trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Hawks

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 53 points as they led the New York Knicks to a solid 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. Going into the game, New York ended the regular season with a 53-29 record. This allowed them to secure the […] The post Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bengals defender has perfect reaction to Dexter Lawrence trade

The Cincinnati Bengals have been castigated for a perceived lack of urgency regarding their horrendous defense, but the organization is clearly committed to building a more balanced roster and capitalizing on the prime years of their star offensive trio. Cincy is trading the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New […] The post Bengals defender has perfect reaction to Dexter Lawrence trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tre Mann blames himself for Hornets’ shortcomings

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann is determined to return next season as a better player than he is today, and he blames himself for his team not making the playoffs. The Hornets were on the wrong side of NBA history in a 121-90 blowout loss to the Orlando Magic. Heading into the offseason, Mann reflected […] The post Tre Mann blames himself for Hornets’ shortcomings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Boston Bruins defied expectations with their return to the playoffs under head coach Marco Sturm. After finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference a year ago and breaking up their team at last year’s trade deadline, most NHL observers expected the Bruins to go through a dry period where they would retool for […] The post Bruins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 players Giants should target with pick No. 10 after Dexter Lawrence trade

The New York Giants just delivered the biggest pre-2026 NFL Draft trade Saturday. Defensive lineman and all-pro Dexter Lawrence got shipped to the Cincinnati Bengals. This blockbuster deal now hands the Giants pick No. 10 ahead of Thursday. So who should the Giants target now at 10th overall? Head coach John Harbaugh now gets two […] The post 3 players Giants should target with pick No. 10 after Dexter Lawrence trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick says quiet part out loud about Lakers’ playoff experience

LOS ANGELES – Experience matters in the NBA playoffs, and for the Los Angeles Lakers, they have quite a bit of it. Even with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefinitely, Lakers head coach JJ Redick can go down his roster when it comes to experience he can count on. Prior to Game 1 of […] The post JJ Redick says quiet part out loud about Lakers’ playoff experience appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch makes ‘head-scratcher’ admission on Jamal Murray’s 16 free throws

Chris Finch shared an interesting take regarding Jamal Murray’s free throw activity following his performance in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday afternoon. Murray was active in his 39 minutes of action against Minnesota’s defense. He finished with a stat line of 30 points, […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch makes ‘head-scratcher’ admission on Jamal Murray’s 16 free throws appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bengals acquire Dexter Lawrence in Giants trade for pick No. 10

Dexter Lawrence was a hot name in the rumor mill in recent weeks as he and the New York Giants couldn’t come to an agreement on a new contract extension. On Saturday, the Cincinnati Bengals pulled off a move to acquire Lawrence, giving up draft capital to get the deal done. Reports indicate that the […] The post Bengals acquire Dexter Lawrence in Giants trade for pick No. 10 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow found success despite Colorado’s freezing weather

Because Tyler Glasnow has never pitched more than 134 innings in a single campaign during his decade in The Show, it is easy to assume that conditions need to be optimal in order for him to succeed on the mound. Well, the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander faced almost no trouble amid freezing conditions during Friday’s […] The post How Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow found success despite Colorado’s freezing weather appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves-Phillies game begins with Brandon Marsh robbing Ronald Acuna Jr. of home run

The Philadelphia Phillies are taking on the Atlanta Braves at home on Saturday in the second contest of the three-game series. The game got off to a hot start when Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a deep ball to center field off Cristopher Sanchez. However, Brandon Marsh ended up robbing the would-be home run. Acuna launched […] The post Braves-Phillies game begins with Brandon Marsh robbing Ronald Acuna Jr. of home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas football bolsters defense with latest 2027 commitment

Texas continues adding to its growing 2027 college football recruiting class, adding its second key edge-rusher to the group. Four-star defensive end Derwin Fields is the latest high schooler to announce his commitment to Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns. Fields chose Texas out of his list of final five schools on Saturday, On3 Sports’ Hayes […] The post Texas football bolsters defense with latest 2027 commitment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Canucks trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

What has been one of the most miserable seasons in the history of the Vancouver Canucks finally comes to a merciful end this week, as they finished well outside of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a paltry record of 25-48-8, good for dead last in the NHL’s Pacific Division. It could be a major offseason […] The post 3 early Canucks trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Who will be Phillies’ closer while Jhoan Duran is out with injury?

The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen took a hit on Saturday, as the club placed Jhoan Duran on the 15-day IL due to a left oblique strain injury. Hours after that news was announced, new reports reveal which reliever will step in as the club’s closer while Duran sits out. It’s said that Brad Keller, who typically […] The post Who will be Phillies’ closer while Jhoan Duran is out with injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray make statement in Game 1 win vs. Timberwolves

Since last offseason, the general consensus has been that the Denver Nuggets cannot contend for another championship unless their supporting cast rises to the occasion. That opinion still holds true in the beginning of the 2026 NBA playoffs, but the foundational pieces must also excel if this squad is going to survive the Minnesota Timberwolves, […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray make statement in Game 1 win vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pat Murphy’s honest truth bomb will catch Brewers fans’ attention

With the Milwaukee Brewers in the Pat Murphy era of the ball club, the two seasons prior that he’s been there, the team has had back-to-back seasons of more than 90 wins, as he looks to do the same this time around. As the Brewers look to stand out in the 2026 season, Murphy would […] The post Pat Murphy’s honest truth bomb will catch Brewers fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Cubs’ Carson Kelly made Craig Counsell look like a genius vs. Mets

As the Chicago Cubs are looking to turn around the 2026 season on a positive note after the injuries to their pitching staff throughout the beginning, the 4-2 win over the New York Mets is a good start, as the team has now won four straight. The win was helped by a clutch home run […] The post How Cubs’ Carson Kelly made Craig Counsell look like a genius vs. Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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