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SAN FRANCISCO– Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler has suffered an injury deemed a season-ending torn right ACL, according to NBA insider Shams Charania, throwing the Dubs’ season into complete and utter turmoil. Butler suffered the season-ending knee injury in the third quarter of Golden State’s 135-112 win over the Miami Heat. Butler landed awkwardly after jumping high to catch a pass, with his knee buckling inward, causing him immediate pain as he collapsed to the floor. A dead-quiet, crestfallen Chase Center crowd could only watch on as the Warriors players huddled around Butler, writhing in agony on the hardwood, with everyone fearing the worst for one of the engines of this team. And while Butler continued to crack jokes and keep his spirits high as Buddy Hield, Gary Payton II, and Jonathan Kuminga helped him off the floor, he was unable to put any weight on his right leg as he left the arena to get an MRI. After the game, Steve Kerr described the mood in the locker room as “subdued” and “concerned,” as the Warriors waited with bated breath for news on Butler’s knee. “You never like to see a situation like that, especially somebody as tough as he is,” Stephen Curry said post-game before the extent of Butler’s injury was known. “Praying for the best, obviously, with scans and all that, and we’ll figure it out. But hopefully he’s alright.” Golden State’s path forward in the short and long-term Butler’s injury comes at an especially devastating time for Golden State, as the team had finally begun to build some momentum. The win over the Heat marked their 12th in 16 games after a rocky start to the season. At 25-19, the Warriors had gained ground on the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, who sit in the sixth and seventh seed, respectively, just a game and a half ahead of them, thanks in large part to Butler’s efforts. In 38 games this season, Butler averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists on 51.9% shooting. He had raised Golden State’s ceiling the moment he arrived in the Bay Area last year. And this season, the Warriors had essentially solved the non-Curry minutes thanks to Butler running the second unit like the Navy. But without Butler moving forward, things become dire very quickly for a team nearing the end of its dynastic run. With little wiggle room and few assets to make a move to mitigate Butler’s absence in the short-term, the Warriors find themselves in purgatory moving forward this season. While they’ve dangled Kuminga here and there for a potential upgrade, the offers have been less than appealing in their attempt to move the needle. Sure, there’s always the cold-blooded logic of moving Butler and his $54.1 million salary for a potential star. But that scenario would require a very specific type of disgruntled star asking out and the Warriors being willing to push in their post-Curry era draft picks into the pot– an already unlikely scenario that grows even more precarious as those picks become even more precious with Butler sidelined the next 10 months. Jimmy Butler’s spirits intact Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images Even as Butler was helped off the court, he was making jokes. He ribbed Kerr and the officials that he should have gotten two free throws on the play, smiling with Hield as they took him to the tunnel. “It’s kind of funny, he was still cracking jokes over there while he was on the ground,” Curry explained. “The ground in true Jimmy fashion. Always knows how to have a good time, no matter what the situation is. I do love that perspective and that part of his personality. Even in the worst moment, he was still having a good time.” Butler has had a history of injuries on that same knee– a torn meniscus back in 2018, which cost him 17 games that season, and an MCL sprain in 2024 right before the playoffs, ending his season after the Celtics beat the Heat in five. But this ACL tear will obviously be his most significant injury to date, putting the 36-year-old’s basketball future in jeopardy.…

Just a few months after WWE Unreal premiered on Netflix, a second season has arrived, and it features fresh faces like the injured Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. The all-access behind-the-scenes series is now following WWE’s creative journey to SummerSlam in August 2025. Along the way, they face hurdles like faking Rollins’ knee injury and handling the push of Lyra Valkyria. Additionally, there is a greater focus on celebrities. The lead-up to Jelly Roll’s in-ring debut is chronicled in the series as well, adding some star power to the second season. Is it worth the wait? WWE Unreal is a unique project, giving fans a look at how creative decisions are made. While some hate the series, it’s one of the best things WWE has done, especially after a somewhat disappointing 2025. WWE Unreal Season 2 review A still from WWE Unreal Season 2 courtesy of Netflix. Picking up right after WrestleMania 41 — which WWE Unreal Season 1 culminated with — Season 2 chronicles the path to SummerSlam. The new season features some familiar faces, such as Rhea Ripley and Chelsea Green, but it mostly brings new players to the table. Almost immediately, Unreal proves its power, with bombshells being revealed almost instantaneously (listen to what Lynch says in one of her first talking heads). Through five episodes (and about five hours), Unreal attempts to take fans behind the scenes of some of its biggest Superstars’ paths to SummerSlam. Now, it’s fair to question how authentic Unreal really is. They emphasize how candid it is, but it’s always hard to tell with a series like this. Paul Heyman, who makes it known he hates the show, still indulges and gives secrets away. Rollins, who fooled everyone leading up to SummerSlam, has shared similar sentiments. Like professional wrestling, Unreal requires some suspension of disbelief. It’d be naive to take it all at face value, but the second season ups the ante from get-go with a nonchalant bombshell from Lynch. Seth Rollins’ fake injury dominates Unreal Season 2 A still from WWE Unreal Season 2 courtesy of Netflix. Rollins is an interesting case. He has been open about his dislike of WWE Unreal, even telling ClutchPoints that there were “some lines I wasn’t willing to cross” when filming the show. Was his relationship with Punk one of them? In kayfabe, the two hate each other, but in the ring, they have to work together. They are never shown interacting backstage in the show, which feels like a missed opportunity. Understandably, the Superstars want to keep some things secretive in hopes of keeping the audiences’ suspension of disbelief. However, even having Rollins’ storyline as part of the show makes it feel like WWE’s got one foot in the water, not both. As they say, you can’t have your cake and it eat it too. That’s the biggest limitation that holds WWE Unreal back. Yes, there should always be kayfabe secrets, but maybe not in a show like this. Still, Rollins is pretty open with his fake injury outside of the Punk factor. Lynch’s reaction to having to lie to her loved ones makes you think about the consequences of their industry. The final episode is the most exciting part of WWE Unreal Season 2. It shows the two-night SummerSlam, including Rollins’ epic Money in the Bank cash-in. Who are the other standouts? A still from WWE Unreal Season 2 courtesy of Netflix. The most authentic participant in the show appears to be Valkyria. While she had a quick rise in 2025, her SummerSlam match with Lynch ended with disappointment. Seeing her real reaction to the botch-filled match reminds fans that while they appear larger than life, WWE Superstars are human. It was a pleasant surprise that R-Truth’s release and subsequent return were included. It was nice to see his close relationship with Road Dogg, which made the episode about his release more emotional. It’s easy to cast judgment on Superstars who aren’t as “over” as others, but this is still their livelihood. The impact R-Truth’s release had was so unique.…

Jonathan Toews’ return to the United Center on Monday night carried far more emotion than a typical Central Division matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks. For the first time in his career, Toews skated onto the Chicago ice wearing a visiting sweater, and the moment instantly turned into a celebration of one of the most iconic players in franchise history. During the first television timeout, the Blackhawks played a tribute video honoring Toews’ 15 seasons in Chicago. The response from the crowd was immediate and overwhelming. Fans rose to their feet and delivered a thunderous standing ovation that stretched on for at least four minutes, refusing to let the moment pass quietly. As the cheers echoed through the arena, Toews took multiple laps around the ice, acknowledging fans who once watched him lift three Stanley Cups. Amid the roar, Toews’ reaction perfectly captured the moment. Overwhelmed by the noise and emotion, he could be seen shaking his head and quietly saying, “Alright, alright,” a lighthearted yet hilarious response that drew smiles from fans and teammates alike. The United Center simply wouldn’t stop applauding. "Alright, alright." The United Center wouldn’t stop applauding Jonathan Toews’ return. pic.twitter.com/9Yyukeiuxd — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 20, 2026 The ovation carried extra weight given how Toews’ tenure in Chicago ended. After the 2022-23 season, the Blackhawks chose not to bring him back, and lingering health issues forced him away from the game for two years. That absence meant there was never a true farewell for a player who defined an era of Blackhawks hockey. Monday night filled that void, and the Chicago Blackhawks ensured to cherish every bit of it as they also posted the entire sequence on X, formerly Twitter with a heartfelt caption, “one of the best to wear a Blackhawks sweater… welcome back Jonathan Toews.” one of the best to wear a Blackhawks sweater… welcome back Jonathan Toews pic.twitter.com/L2VvLyEOuY — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 20, 2026 Toews’ resume in Chicago speaks for itself. Drafted third overall in 2006, he became the youngest captain in franchise history at age 20 and went on to win Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He posted 883 points in 1,067 regular-season games and elevated his play in the postseason, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2010. At his peak, Toews was widely viewed as the league’s most complete two-way center. Now 37, Toews is writing a new chapter with the Jets, his hometown team, while carrying the respect and admiration of an entire city. As the season continues, moments like Monday’s ovation serve as a reminder that legacy lasts far longer than any single jersey — and that Chicago will always be part of Jonathan Toews’ story. The post Jets’ Jonathan Toews gives hilarious reaction to standing ovation from Blackhawks fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Hoosiers completed an undefeated season with a 27-21 victory over Miami in the National Championship on Monday night. No. 1 Indiana stunned the college football world with a 16-0 campaign. The Hoosiers stormed through the CFP, toppling No. 9 Alabama and No. 5 Oregon before taking down No. 10 Miami to capture the first national title in the program’s 138-year history. But Kirk Herbstreit made sure fans remembered the role his former College GameDay co-host Lee Corso played in Indiana football’s first big win on the national stage. “I just want to shout out Lee Corso,” Herbstreit said following the Hoosiers’ victory on Monday night, per Awful Announcing. “I talked with him earlier today. He was completely dialed in and excited about what Indiana was doing. He was picking Indiana. He knew that they could pull this off and finish their season. “And he said, ‘Hey, don’t forget, 1979. Our first bowl victory as a school. 1979, beat BYU.’ I said, ‘Coach, we’ll never forget that. We’ll never forget that,’” Herbstreit told the ESPN audience. “So, coach, if you’re out there, buddy, we love you. Congratulations to you, and all of the Hoosiers, and all your former teammates and players.” Indiana wins first national title in perfect season Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Corso is best known for his 38-year run on College GameDay, which included a weekly headgear selection segment. Corso would famously wear the mascot head of the team he picked to win. Herbstreit joined him on the show in 1996 and the two worked together until Corso’s final College GameDay appearance in August 2025. However, before becoming an analyst for the ESPN college football program, Corso ran college football programs. He spent 10 seasons as Indiana’s head coach from 1973-1982. Corso had two winning seasons with the Hoosiers, including the school’s 8-4 1979 campaign. That year he delivered Indiana’s first bowl victory, topping BYU 38-37 in the Holiday Bowl. Overall, Corso went 41-68-2 during his time as the Hoosiers’ head coach. After Corso was fired, Indiana continued its losing ways for the next four decades. Then Curt Cignetti led a remarkable two-year turnaround. The head coach transformed the program after taking the reins in 2024. And Fernando Mendoza helped him reach the top of the college football mountain this season. The post Former Hoosiers coach Lee Corso gets heartwarming shoutout from Kirk Herbstreit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat fell to the Golden State Warriors, 135-112, at Chase Center on Monday. It spoiled Andrew Wiggins’ first return to the Bay Area since being traded to the Heat. After a tight contest in the first half, the Warriors turned on the jets to break away from the Heat and improve to 25-19. Miami, meanwhile, dropped to 22-21. Bam Adebayo, who was recently named Eastern Conference Player of the Week, was held to only four points on 1-of-13 shooting. To recall, he had an offensive slump before redeeming himself with the personal honor. Before facing the Warriors, Adebayo opened up about his scoring struggle and revealed his mindset, including reaching out to a familiar face. “You’ve got to quiet the noise a lot. Having somebody on your staff you can talk to. (Heat assistant coach) Caron Butler is somebody who’s like my big brother. Throughout that stretch of—I wouldn’t even say bad games, just a slump offensively because I didn’t play bad defensively— he was always in my ear,” said Adebayo in a report from Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang. “He’s the one person I can really go to and talk about what I’m going through on the court, what he sees.” Butler, who played for Miami from 2002 to 2004, should be in Adebayo’s ear anew following their loss to the Warriors and the 28-year-old center’s woeful performance. But Adebayo has proven that he can bounce back from a dismal showing if someone continues to encourage him. In the Heat’s last three games before battling Golden State, he averaged 27.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo reveals ‘big brother’ who helped him during his offensive slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.