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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fires back at critics of viral Spurs dapping video with NSFW mic drop

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ postseason run came to an abrupt end with a decisive Game 6 blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs. With eight minutes left in the game and the bench cleared, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards sparked considerable controversy by walking over to the Spurs’ bench to offer handshakes and hugs. While some fans […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fires back at critics of viral Spurs dapping video with NSFW mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Ryan Clark took issue with Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ 4th quarter dap-up

The Minnesota Timberwolves gave the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs a run for their money in the second round of the playoffs, but Victor Wembanyama and company eventually overwhelmed them in a blowout Game 6 win to close out the series. Near the end of that loss, Wolves star Anthony Edwards made a controversial move. With […] The post Why Ryan Clark took issue with Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ 4th quarter dap-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ryan Clark Predicts New England Patriots Will Miss the Playoffs in 2026

Following the official 2026 NFL schedule release, Ryan Clark casts serious doubt on whether the New England Patriots can replicate last year's postseason run.

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Ryan Clark Forced to Clarify as Political Quote on College Athletes’ Future Goes Viral

Ryan Clark has found himself in an awkward position as his alleged comments on football seem to have rattled a few people. Clark has never been a stranger to controversy, with his comments on the Pivot Podcast often inducing positive and negative reactions, but this particular one seemed to go a step further, only it […]

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Laura Rutledge, Ryan Clark reveal ‘NFL Live’ no longer does production meetings

The NFL Live cast has stopped doing production meetings altogether, according to Ryan Clark. Clark, who co-hosts The Pivot alongside Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor, was joined on the podcast by NFL Live co-host Laura Rutledge. During the conversation, Clark revealed that the NFL Live cast — himself, Rutledge, Dan Orlovsky, Mina Kimes, Marcus Spears,…

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Stephen A. Smith urges ESPN to ‘cherish’ Dan Orlovsky before he gets poached

Dan Orlovsky doesn’t appear to be on the verge of leaving ESPN any time soon, but Stephen A. Smith warned the network against tempting him. Monday morning on First Take, Smith ripped Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys for never having the inclination to hire Troy Aikman as an advisor the way the Miami Dolphins…

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Stephen A. Smith applauds Ryan Clark’s loyalty while calling out Cam Newton

While Stephen A. Smith does his commentary thing, his sidekick, Ryan Clark, also hits hard with the opinions. But Cam Newton drew the ire of both. Smith applauded Clark’s loyalty while calling out Newton. Smith’s comments were part of his Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith show, according to a post on YouTube. It had […] The post Stephen A. Smith applauds Ryan Clark’s loyalty while calling out Cam Newton appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ryan Clark clarifies issue with Cam Newton-Jason Whitlock interview: ‘I don’t want to platform evil’

When Ryan Clark inserted himself into the sudden beef triangle that sprouted up last week between Cam Newton, Stephen A. Smith, and Jason Whitlock, it added an extra layer of seriousness to the tensions among the First Take cast. Clark is one of the longest-standing and most reliable panelists on Smith’s morning show, and his Read more... The post Ryan Clark clarifies issue with Cam Newton-Jason Whitlock interview: ‘I don’t want to platform evil’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Ryan Clark pushes back on Dan Orlovsky pile-on: ‘One of the best sports analysts in the world’

Ryan Clark did something nobody else with standing inside the ESPN ecosystem had been willing to do: defend Dan Orlovsky. Orlovsky went on his soapbox earlier this week and proclaimed that Alabama’s Ty Simpson was the best quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, ahead of Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner, the national champion, Read more... The post Ryan Clark pushes back on Dan Orlovsky pile-on: ‘One of the best sports analysts in the world’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Cam Newton responds to Ryan Clark criticism: ‘I will always do me’

The storm surrounding the podcast interview heard round the sports media world is still showing no signs of quieting down. The Cam Newton interview with Jason Whitlock has now drawn in both Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Clark, with Newton now responding to a not-so-subtle warning from Clark. Newton’s decision to interview Whitlock, the arch Read more... The post Cam Newton responds to Ryan Clark criticism: ‘I will always do me’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Ryan Clark calls out Cam Newton over Jason Whitlock interview: ‘Loyalty is at a minimum these days’

The interview between Cam Newton and Jason Whitlock is having a ripple effect that goes far beyond a single podcast. It is now extending to the relationship the former Carolina Panthers quarterback has with his ESPN colleagues like fellow First Take contributor Ryan Clark. Newton had Whitlock on his 4th & 1 podcast for a lengthy sit-down. Read more... The post Ryan Clark calls out Cam Newton over Jason Whitlock interview: ‘Loyalty is at a minimum these days’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Cam Newton responds to backlash over Jason Whitlock interview

Cam Newton may have crossed a red line yet again. Last week, the former NFL MVP did what very few hosts in sports media are willing to do these days, inviting ex-ESPN and Fox Sports commentator Jason Whitlock onto his podcast 4th and 1 to discuss their differences. And while the majority of the conversation focused Read more... The post Cam Newton responds to backlash over Jason Whitlock interview appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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