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Senators’ Ridly Greig gets disciplinary decision on sucker punch from Game 4 vs Hurricanes

There could be plenty of lasting effects to the Ottawa Senators’ failure to win a single game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, in the short term, Ridly Greig’s sucker punch will result in him missing the first two games of next season with a suspension, according […] The post Senators’ Ridly Greig gets disciplinary decision on sucker punch from Game 4 vs Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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No. 1 Draft Pick Azzi Fudd Is Already Complaining About WNBA Referees Before Even Playing A Real Game

The WNBA may well have a major refereeing issue on its hands, and it has, in part, No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd to blame for the controversy. In recent years, the league has come to be known for its physical style. However, with additional games and a condensed schedule, that style drew serious criticism, particularly after […] The post No. 1 Draft Pick Azzi Fudd Is Already Complaining About WNBA Referees Before Even Playing A Real Game appeared first on BroBible.

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Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason

All eyes will be on Azzi Fudd when the Dallas Wings take on the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday to open their season. Many are curious about how the top overall pick will fare in her highly anticipated debut. Transitioning from college to the WNBA is not a walk in the park, and […] The post Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Deandre Ayton tapped into ‘biggest dude’ mentality to eliminate Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder following their 98-78 Game 6 win against the Houston Rockets. A big reason for why the Lakers advanced in the playoffs was Deandre Ayton outplaying the Rockets’ frontcourt. Following the Lakers’ Game 6 win against the Rockets, Deandre Ayton spoke […] The post How Deandre Ayton tapped into ‘biggest dude’ mentality to eliminate Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Quin Snyder points to ‘perfect storm’ that wrecked Hawks in Game 6

The Atlanta Hawks’ season is now over, and what an embarrassing way to go that was for a team that was one of the best in the NBA since the All-Star break. It’s hard to believe that the Hawks led at one point in a game they lost by 51 points, 140-89, but they did: […] The post Quin Snyder points to ‘perfect storm’ that wrecked Hawks in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Devin Booker Blasts Refs For Allowing “WWE” Antics in Playoffs

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker believes that the refs willfully ignore the Oklahoma City Thunder’s excessive physicality, and he isn’t keeping quiet about it.Following the 120-107 Game 2 loss, Booker ripped the officials involved and even called out a referee by name.When recalling the lack of fouls drawn, Booker said, “It’s definitely something that has […] The post Devin Booker Blasts Refs For Allowing “WWE” Antics in Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jon Cooper reveals Lightning’s ‘villain’ mentality vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are tied after two games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After winning three straight conference titles, the Bolts have lost in the first round in three straight years. This series has been physical and nasty, which Lightning coach Jon Cooper says his team is […] The post Jon Cooper reveals Lightning’s ‘villain’ mentality vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ducks’ Radko Gudas fearlessly wants to face Maple Leafs after suspension

Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas was suspended for five games following a dirty hit on Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. He has since returned to the ice following this suspension. However, Matthews is out for the season. And he won’t be on the ice when the Ducks take on the Maple Leafs on Monday. […] The post Ducks’ Radko Gudas fearlessly wants to face Maple Leafs after suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamahl Mosley sounds off on who’s to blame for 52-point Raptors loss

The Orlando Magic suffered their worst loss of the season on Sunday, 139-87, against the Toronto Raptors. Needless to say, when a team loses by that much, there’s plenty of blame to go around. But after the crushing loss to the Raptors, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley was honest about who should shoulder the most […] The post Jamahl Mosley sounds off on who’s to blame for 52-point Raptors loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why the Premier League's physicality is taking its toll in the Champions League – and the glaring reason why English clubs are struggling against European rivals

JAMES SHARPE: That Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle all suffered hefty defeats has led, inevitably, to instant head-scratching on what on earth went wrong.

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