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Lightning’s Victor Hedman breaks silence on mental health absence that kept him out of playoffs

Victor Hedman was not an option for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their fourth consecutive first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs — and the captain made an announcement about his mental health on Tuesday. “I’ve spent most of my life in this game, and all of my career in this organization. Wearing this jersey […] The post Lightning’s Victor Hedman breaks silence on mental health absence that kept him out of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rudy Gobert reveals when he realized how driven Victor Wembanyama is

Rudy Gobert will go up against his fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama in the Western Conference Semifinals. The two have a strong relationship, and Gobert is more aware than most just how dedicated Wembanyama is to his craft. Gobert was asked Saturday what surprised him about Wembanyama when the two were Olympic teammates in 2024. Gobert … The post Rudy Gobert reveals when he realized how driven Victor Wembanyama is appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rachael Gunn, The Legendary Olympic Breakdancer Known As Raygun, Reportedly Lost Her University Job

There is some bad news in the B-girl community as Rachael Gunn, better known as the infamous Olympic breakdancer Raygun, has reportedly lost her university job in Australia. Macquarie University had employed Raygun as a lecturer in the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language, and Literature. However, according to the New York Post, , […] The post Rachael Gunn, The Legendary Olympic Breakdancer Known As Raygun, Reportedly Lost Her University Job appeared first on BroBible.

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Warriors’ Steve Kerr makes election rigging joke over Jayson Tatum Olympic conspiracy theories

Steve Kerr is currently in limbo as his contract with the Golden State Warriors has expired. He has acknowledged that it is probably in everyone’s best interest to move on after the Warriors failed to advance to the playoffs. Kerr has not mentioned retirement, and he has often said he likes to be around the […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr makes election rigging joke over Jayson Tatum Olympic conspiracy theories appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL regular-season viewership rebounds in big way, posts 14-year high

After posting the worst viewership under its current broadcast deals last season, the NHL had a major rebound in 2025-26. NHL viewership averaged 546,000 viewers across ESPN, ABC, and TNT/truTV this regular season, the league’s best mark since the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season, per viewership data from Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal. Incredibly, the league…

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Tom Brady has high hopes for ‘future Olympian’ daughter

Tom Brady might have an Olympian on his hands, as the NFL icon declares that his daughter is a “future Olympian.” In a new video that Tom shared on his Instagram over the weekend, he showed himself playing volleyball with his daughter, Vivian. “Saturday nights with my future Olympian,” he wrote in his post. “I […] The post Tom Brady has high hopes for ‘future Olympian’ daughter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning coach Jon Cooper provides cryptic Victor Hedman update ahead of Round 1 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing for a difficult Round 1 series against the Montreal Canadiens, which begins in the Sunshine State on Sunday evening. Things will get even more challenging without captain Victor Hedman, who, according to head coach Jon Cooper, is not an option for the team as of now. “Jon Cooper with […] The post Lightning coach Jon Cooper provides cryptic Victor Hedman update ahead of Round 1 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘thought I was dying’ from lung infection early in season

The New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck opened up on Friday about a severe medical scare early in the season, revealing he suffered a bacterial lung infection that required surgery and an extended hospital stay. Trocheck said the issue was initially mistaken for back spasms, but it worsened during an Oct. 9 game against the […] The post Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘thought I was dying’ from lung infection early in season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry gets top-5 praise from Jaylen Brown before Suns clash

Since joining the league back in 2009, Stephen Curry has established himself as one of, if not the best point guard in NBA history. The greatest shooter of all time is known not just for his volume scoring, the difficulty of shots he casually tends to make, or his playmaking. His tendency to come good […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry gets top-5 praise from Jaylen Brown before Suns clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York Rangers Star Vincent Trocheck Opens Up On Infection That He Feared Could Kill Him

When he looks back on it in hindsight, the 2025-26 season may well end up the most memorable Vincent Trocheck‘s impressive NHL career. Sure, Trocheck himself had a difficult season and the New York Rangers were one of the worst teams in the league. But the Pittsburgh, Pa. native played a significant role for Team […] The post New York Rangers Star Vincent Trocheck Opens Up On Infection That He Feared Could Kill Him appeared first on BroBible.

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Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe announce big news

Former US soccer star Megan Rapinoe and former WNBA star Sue Bird announced big news on Friday. The two announced publicly that they have broken up. In a statement posted to social media, Rapinoe said she and Bird had “made the decision to separate as a couple.” The two had been together since 2017. A … The post Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe announce big news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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