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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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