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Celtics’ Payton Pritchard sees championship silver lining in Game 7 loss to 76ers

The Boston Celtics’ 56-win season came to an end Saturday night, falling 109-100 to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series at TD Garden after a late lineup shake-up caused by Jayson Tatum’s knee injury. With Tatum unavailable, head coach Joe Mazzulla started Jaylen Brown and Derrick White alongside Ron Harper […] The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard sees championship silver lining in Game 7 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Twins’ Joe Ryan leaves start after just 9 pitches with apparent injury

The Minnesota Twins have gotten off to a rough start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 14-20 on the campaign. The Twins are in serious danger of missing out on the playoffs for the third consecutive year, and in Sunday’s game against the reigning AL champion Toronto Blue Jays, the Twins got an […] The post Twins’ Joe Ryan leaves start after just 9 pitches with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski reveals ‘beast-mode moment’ from most memorable non-Super Bowl game of career

The New England Patriots are currently looking for ways to get better after losing in the Super Bowl to the Seattle Seahawks last year in blowout fashion. The Patriots recently got some good news when it was announced that legendary franchise tight end Rob Gronkowski was being voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. […] The post Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski reveals ‘beast-mode moment’ from most memorable non-Super Bowl game of career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Matt Miller criticized his ‘own profession’ over early Cade Klubnik draft hype

The New York Jets made some solid moves during the 2026 NFL Draft. New York even added another piece to their quarterback room in Clemson’s Cade Klubnik. One draft analyst explained how Clemson’s disappointing 2025 season was a problem for many prospects during the draft. ESPN’s Matt Miller criticized his own profession when recalling early […] The post Why Matt Miller criticized his ‘own profession’ over early Cade Klubnik draft hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum breaks silence on missing Game 7 loss to 76ers due to injury

As the Boston Celtics are dealing with a blown series loss to the Philadelphia 76ers after the Game 7 loss on Saturday, 109-100, the game was played without star Jayson Tatum. After the Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the 76ers, Tatum would speak after the game about his absence and injury. While Boston has played […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum breaks silence on missing Game 7 loss to 76ers due to injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LSU Tigers land massive JUCO CB

On Saturday, LSU bolstered its defensive backfield by landing junior college cornerback Lavonte Williams of Georgia Military Academy, addressing depth concerns in the Tigers’ secondary ahead of the 2026 season. Williams, a 6-foot-3, 180-pound corner, played 11 games in his lone JUCO season, producing 17 tackles, one interception, and five pass breakups. The South Carolina […] The post LSU Tigers land massive JUCO CB appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners’ Randy Johnson’s Ichiro Suzuki revelation about sharing retired No. 51

The number 51 means a lot to the Seattle Mariners. Randy Johnson, one of the hardest throwing superstar pitchers in MLB history, rocked the number for the team from 1989 to 1997. Only a couple of years later, Ichiro Suzuki, one of the greatest contact hitters that baseball has ever seen, also sported 51 on […] The post Mariners’ Randy Johnson’s Ichiro Suzuki revelation about sharing retired No. 51 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan basketball’s Dusty May sounds off on problems of NIL era

The Michigan basketball program is still basking in the glow of its 2026 national championship win recently against the UConn Huskies. The win solidified head coach Dusty May as one of the best at his job in the sport, if he wasn’t already there, and gave Michigan a basketball title to add to their trophy […] The post Michigan basketball’s Dusty May sounds off on problems of NIL era appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Has Nuggets’ title window closed? Inside next steps with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon

As confetti filled Ball Arena in Denver and the final buzzer sounded on June 12, 2023, Nikola Jokic captured all his emotions in an iconic message that perfectly summed up the 2022-23 Denver Nuggets: “The job is done, we can go home now.” The job was securing the franchise’s first championship, and Jokic delivered it […] The post Has Nuggets’ title window closed? Inside next steps with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4-star DL picks USC over Oregon, Notre Dame

USC added another major in-state commitment on Saturday, as four-star defensive lineman Alifeleti Tuihalamaka announced his decision to join the Trojans football, choosing them over programs including Oregon, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Miami, and UCLA. The Oaks Christian (Calif.) standout, listed at 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds, is ranked as the No. 23 defensive lineman nationally […] The post 4-star DL picks USC over Oregon, Notre Dame appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB rumors: Bob Nightengale names 2 ‘hottest trade deadline commodities’ after Dave Dombrowski tease

As the Philadelphia Phillies will be surrounded by rumors throughout the season following the firing of manager Rob Thomson, the team could also be looking to add players to the ball club. With the Phillies streaking under interim manager Don Mattingly, the time could be coming to make a big move, as this MLB insider […] The post MLB rumors: Bob Nightengale names 2 ‘hottest trade deadline commodities’ after Dave Dombrowski tease appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL rumors: How Bills almost ruined Patriots’ Caleb Lomu trade gambit

The New England Patriots traded a fourth-rounder alongside their No. 31 overall pick to the Buffalo Bills for the right to draft offensive lineman Caleb Lomu. However, the Bills could’ve thrown a major wrench into those plans. Buffalo traded back three times, moving from No. 26 in the first to No 35 in the second […] The post NFL rumors: How Bills almost ruined Patriots’ Caleb Lomu trade gambit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers’ Rick Tocchet understands how to beat Hurricanes despite Game 1 loss

The Philadelphia Flyers lost Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Carolina knocked off the Flyers, 3-0. Following the game, Philadelphia’s head coach Rick Tocchet opened up about how to fix the situation. “There’s ways of beating their pressure. We’ve got to find it. You’ve got to skate […] The post Flyers’ Rick Tocchet understands how to beat Hurricanes despite Game 1 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers HC Nick Nurse previews series vs. Knicks after Game 7 win over Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers are heading into the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks following a 109-100 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday, completing the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit. After grinding through seven games with the Celtics, Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse previews series vs. Knicks after Game 7 win over Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Mazzulla has no problem with Celtics shot selection vs. 76ers

At TD Garden on Saturday night, the Boston Celtics saw their season end with a 109-100 Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, who erased a 3-1 deficit in the first-round playoff series to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Joel Embiid led Philadelphia with 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, while […] The post Joe Mazzulla has no problem with Celtics shot selection vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid has health jokes after Game 7 win: ‘I was faking it’

The Philadelphia 76ers completed a historic turnaround on Saturday night, overcoming the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 at TD Garden to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by Joel Embiid, who finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, Philadelphia became just the 14th team in NBA history to recover from a […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid has health jokes after Game 7 win: ‘I was faking it’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Joe Mazzulla’s playoff limitations will haunt Celtics after Game 7 loss to 76ers

Joe Mazzulla has rightfully earned his place as one of the best head coaches in the NBA for the Boston Celtics. Having not reached 40 years of age, he has led Boston to four consecutive seasons of 55 or more wins. Not only that, but he has also led the franchise to their 18th NBA […] The post Why Joe Mazzulla’s playoff limitations will haunt Celtics after Game 7 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid’s son has more pressing concerns than 76ers’ Game 7 win over Boston

The Philadelphia 76ers had just completed a historic comeback. For Joel Embiid, however, one of the most memorable moments of the night came off the hardwood. Fresh from a 109-100 Game 7 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Embiid was immediately pulled into a different kind of spotlight — fatherhood. As celebrations unfolded […] The post Joel Embiid’s son has more pressing concerns than 76ers’ Game 7 win over Boston appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iman Shumpert reveals why 76ers are so scary with Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer living on potential. They are cashing it in. One-time NBA champion Iman Shumpert believes the rest of the league should be paying close attention. After Philadelphia’s stunning 3-1 first-round series comeback against the Boston Celtics, Shumpert pointed to Joel Embiid as the reason the Sixers have transformed from a […] The post Iman Shumpert reveals why 76ers are so scary with Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown takes shot at ‘flopping’ Joel Embiid after Game 7 loss

The Boston Celtics’ season ended on Saturday night following a 109-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series at TD Garden. Down 3-1, Philadelphia ended a decades-long drought against Boston, claiming its first postseason series win since 1982 with a stunning 3-1 comeback. Leading from the front, Joel Embiid […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown takes shot at ‘flopping’ Joel Embiid after Game 7 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid sends ‘classy’ message to Boston fans after Game 7 win

Joel Embiid had a classy message to give to Boston fans after leading the Philadelphia 76ers to the series upset win over the Celtics on Saturday night. Embiid completed the 12th year of his NBA career with the 76ers. This campaign marked his eighth appearance in the playoffs, fighting through injuries as he made his […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid sends ‘classy’ message to Boston fans after Game 7 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rod Brind’Amour believes Hurricanes’ top line answered major question in Game 1 vs. Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes remain undefeated so far in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after their 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal on Saturday evening at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes had a week of preparation on their hands after having advanced to the second […] The post Rod Brind’Amour believes Hurricanes’ top line answered major question in Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Logan Stankoven, Sebastian Aho led Carolina past Flyers

Game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference Semifinal is in the books, and once again, as they have so far throughout the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it was the Hurricanes who came out on top without trailing once. The Hurricanes, who swept the Ottawa Senators in the opening […] The post How Logan Stankoven, Sebastian Aho led Carolina past Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jeremiyah Love takes strange shot at Jadarian Price’s new team

Arizona Cardinals star Jeremiyah Love garnered attention for his recent comments toward Jadarian Price playing for the Seattle Seahawks. Love begins his NFL journey in Arizona after the franchise selected him third overall in the first round of the 2026 draft. As for Price, he found out his path after the Seahawks selected him 32nd […] The post Jeremiyah Love takes strange shot at Jadarian Price’s new team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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