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Charlie Coyle’s immediate reaction to signing 6-year contract extension with Blue Jackets

Charlie Coyle is fresh off one of the best seasons of his National Hockey League career — and he was rewarded for it on Tuesday, signing a six-year, $36 million contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 34-year-old will now be making $6 million per year until his age-40 campaign. “I love playing here,” […] The post Charlie Coyle’s immediate reaction to signing 6-year contract extension with Blue Jackets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets announce 2 roster moves ahead of Tigers clash

The New York Mets are 15-25, sitting in last place in the NL East. Now, the team is making a move, as the Mets are calling up their top prospect ahead of their series with the Detroit Tigers. Today, the Mets made the move, calling A.J. Ewing up to the majors officially, and also announced […] The post Mets announce 2 roster moves ahead of Tigers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gary Payton slaps Heat with harsh Giannis Antetokounmpo trade truth

With the Miami Heat preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft, the team’s offseason will also include a heavy pursuit of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. As rumors surround the Heat and Antetokounmpo, this former star player gives a warning about a potential new basketball relationship. Gary Payton has had a notable NBA career, where the […] The post Gary Payton slaps Heat with harsh Giannis Antetokounmpo trade truth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith throws major shade at Kendrick Perkins over Get Up sartorial choice

While he was thrilled to see Kendrick Perkins on ESPN’s Get Up, First Take’s Stephen A. Smith did not approve of his outfit choice. Smith took to X, formerly Twitter, to praise the Get Up crew — at least everyone except for Perkins. He questioned why he wasn’t wearing a tie. “This is an incredibly […] The post Stephen A. Smith throws major shade at Kendrick Perkins over Get Up sartorial choice appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Kevin Byard just said about potential trade for friend A.J. Brown

New England Patriots WR Kevin Byard III is leading the charge to bring Eagles WR A.J. Brown. He is doubling down on that effort this week, per Mark Daniels of MassLive. Even though he didn’t say anything to him, Byard is hoping Brown will join the Patriots. “I hope he can come here and play […] The post What Kevin Byard just said about potential trade for friend A.J. Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Florida lands JUCO commit who will enroll immediately

The Florida Gators are entering their first season under new head coach Jon Sumrall. Sumrall has already been active on the recruiting trail, landing multiple big-name recruits for the Gators. Those recruits will not make an impact in the 2026 season, but the team has added a JUCO transfer they are hoping can make an […] The post Florida lands JUCO commit who will enroll immediately appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Dubas’ Evgeni Malkin revelation will fire up Penguins fans

Evgeni Malkin has made it clear that he will play at least another season in the National Hockey League in 2026-27 — and Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas’ latest comments provide some hope that that will be with the only NHL team he’s ever known. “We had a great exit interview with Evgeni directly […] The post Kyle Dubas’ Evgeni Malkin revelation will fire up Penguins fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Malik Willis’ super ‘fun’ vibes will be breath of fresh air after Tua Tagovailoa mess

The Miami Dolphins made several important changes during the 2026 offseason. Miami hired Jeff Hafley at head coach and added a new starting quarterback in Malik Willis. The young quarterback is already making Miami’s coaching staff forget about Tua Tagovailoa. Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik heaped praise on his quarterback during a recent interview. “Really […] The post Malik Willis’ super ‘fun’ vibes will be breath of fresh air after Tua Tagovailoa mess appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois basketball’s Andrej Stojakovic won’t give any hints about NBA Draft decision

While Illinois basketball star Andrej Stojakovic is an intriguing NBA Draft prospect, there is still a question of whether he wants to start his NBA career or stay with the Fighting Illini. After the Illinois basketball team made a Final Four run this past season, Stojakovic would give more insight into his thought process on […] The post Illinois basketball’s Andrej Stojakovic won’t give any hints about NBA Draft decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Rob Pelinka drops obvious LeBron James admission after loss to Thunder

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season officially came to an end with a tough home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4, completing a sweep. While the Lakers put up a much better fight in this one than in previous games in the series, they ultimately weren’t able to make […] The post Lakers’ Rob Pelinka drops obvious LeBron James admission after loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s 2-word reaction to getting the nod in Game 4

The Buffalo Sabres are looking to avoid going down 3-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Montreal Canadiens. The Sabres are making a change in goal for Game 4, starting Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen over Alex Lyon. Now, Luukkonen is reacting to getting the nod in Game 4 of the series, per Elliotte Friedman. “I’m […] The post Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s 2-word reaction to getting the nod in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders reporter in awe of Fernando Mendoza’s ‘spin’ at OTA

The Las Vegas Raiders are currently taking part in OTAs as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 season. The Raiders recently did as many expected by selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick out of Indiana, although it’s unclear when the Heisman Trophy winner will start this season, as the team also signed […] The post Raiders reporter in awe of Fernando Mendoza’s ‘spin’ at OTA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reporters very excited to see Bengals’ Joe Burrow doing stuff at offseason workout

The start of the 2026-27 NFL season will arrive quickly. We are just about over a month away from things getting serious, and teams are now working out and doing offseason training at the facilities. These workouts are voluntary, but when you see the stars showing up, that is a great sign. The Cincinnati Bengals […] The post Reporters very excited to see Bengals’ Joe Burrow doing stuff at offseason workout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Much-maligned ex-Eagles OC Kevin Patullo sounds off joining the Dolphins

Few coaches in recent NFL memory have endured a baptism by fire quite like Kevin Patullo did in Philadelphia. His one season as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator was a rough one, a unit that ranked fifth in scoring in 2024 plummeted to 19th in 2025, the offense failed to eclipse 20 points in eight games, […] The post Much-maligned ex-Eagles OC Kevin Patullo sounds off joining the Dolphins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James’ best options for next season after Lakers sweep

There is no doubt that LeBron James is one of the greatest players in NBA history. His tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has lasted way longer and been way more successful than anybody would have guessed when he joined the team in 2018. In fact, his eight-year tenure with the team was longer than […] The post LeBron James’ best options for next season after Lakers sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum posts on 1-year anniversary of Achilles tear

The Boston Celtics are still trying to figure out exactly what went wrong in their 3-1 collapse in the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers. Superstar Jayson Tatum unfortunately missed Game 7 of that series due to a knee issue, but he looked very impressive down the stretch of the regular season and into the […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum posts on 1-year anniversary of Achilles tear appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut vs. Dabo Swinney, Clemson gets obvious College GameDay treatment

The 2026-27 college football season is still months away, but Lane Kiffin’s debut game with the LSU Tigers is something that has fans on the edge of their seats. With the program scheduled to take on Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers in Week 1, Kiffin’s first game as LSU’s head coach gets the College […] The post Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut vs. Dabo Swinney, Clemson gets obvious College GameDay treatment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers, Diamondbacks trade grades for Alek Thomas deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Alek Thomas in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The deal was announced days after Thomas was designated for assignment. LA traded outfield prospect Jose Requena to Arizona in return. The Dodgers also announced that outfielder Michael Siani was designated for assignment. It will not be the […] The post Dodgers, Diamondbacks trade grades for Alek Thomas deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jets’ Breece Hall roasts past teams with top-10 declaration

The New York Jets have officially secured their offensive centerpiece by signing star running back Breece Hall to a substantial three-year, $45.75 million extension. With an annual average value of $15.25 million, Hall now ranks as the third-highest paid running back in the NFL, following Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey. This deal signifies a significant […] The post Jets’ Breece Hall roasts past teams with top-10 declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patriots’ Kevin Byard calls Mike Vrabel ‘same old guy’ as Dianna Russini scandal swirls

Over the last few weeks, the New England Patriots’ offseason has been overshadowed by a scandal involving head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini. Reports first emerged of an alleged affair between the two when photos were released showing them getting cozy at an exclusive adults-only hotel in Arizona, and since then, more […] The post Patriots’ Kevin Byard calls Mike Vrabel ‘same old guy’ as Dianna Russini scandal swirls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins irate at NBA for not suspending Spurs star Victor Wembanyama

The Kendrick Perkins strongly criticized the NBA’s decision not to suspend Victor Wembanyama ahead of Game 5 between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves after the Spurs star was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul in Game 4. San Antonio enters Tuesday night’s matchup looking to take a 3-2 series lead at 5:00 p.m. […] The post Kendrick Perkins irate at NBA for not suspending Spurs star Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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All 3 NHL’s General Manager of the Year Award finalists are still in the postseason

The NHL continues to announce finalists for the end-of-year awards. Now, it is known that Jim Nill will not be winning the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award for a fourth straight season. The NHL has announced the three finalists for the Jim Gregory Award, according to a release from the league. Bill […] The post All 3 NHL’s General Manager of the Year Award finalists are still in the postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell did not stutter about ‘killer’ who delivered final blow to Lakers

On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to a second straight Western Conference Finals with a narrow road win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their series. The Thunder are now 8-0 in these playoffs, made even more impressive by the fact that the majority of the games have […] The post Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell did not stutter about ‘killer’ who delivered final blow to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why LeBron James’ retirement tour would be best with Golden State Warriors

LeBron James told reporters after Monday’s playoff elimination that he needs to “recalibrate with his family” before making any decision on his future . The league held its breath, because at 41 years old, entering his 24th potential season, every LeBron decision now carries the weight of finality. Whether he plays one more year or […] The post Why LeBron James’ retirement tour would be best with Golden State Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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