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[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] We’ve still got “One Shining Moment” playing in our heads, and Michigan fans are still celebrating Monday ...
It’s Michigan’s first title since 1989. The post Michigan Beats UConn to Complete Big Ten Title Hat Trick appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Michael Wilbon did not mince words in his public callout of Geno Auriemma. The UConn women’s basketball head coach received negative backlash last week for confronting Dawn Staley after his team lost to South Carolina in the Final Four. Auriemma was fuming over the officiating in the contest and specifically peeved at Staley for supposedly … The post Michael Wilbon lambasts ‘insecure bully’ Geno Auriemma in scathing rant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Michael Jordan's alma mater will no doubt benefit from their new head coach hiring. Will this former NBA title winning coach bring his winning ways in the college ranks?
Jackson State is making a major change to its schedule ahead of football season. The Tigers’ three home games in September will now be played in the evening at 6 PM CST / 7 PM EST. Per a statement by the institution, Jackson State’s home opener against SIAC opponent Edward Waters University in the unclear: […] The post Jackson State makes significant change in football schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Monday, Wisconsin basketball’s loss may become Illinois basketball’s gain. It was announced that John Blackwell was entering the transfer portal. Furthermore, he entered the NBA Draft process. Leaving him open to either going to another school or heading to the pros. Meanwhile, Illinois fans and observers are calling on the Illini to take a […] The post John Blackwell noise heats up after dad attends Final 4 with former Illinois teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dan Hurley has revealed another thing that isn’t really a superstition, but something he did both times when the Huskies reached the finals in 2023 and 2024. And they won the championship on both occasions. “Doing it two years in a row and then missing it a year, it kind of all feels new. But […]
In a video posted by The Field of 68 on X/Twitter, Andrea Hurley, UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley's wife, revealed to her Instagram stories that her husband made her do to leave the 2026 NCAA Final Four matchup momentarily for his superstitions.
Tennessee basketball gained a new shooting option in Belmont transfer Tyler Lundblade. But the Volunteers lose key big JP Estrella five days later. Roster changes are taking place amid Rick Barnes committing to a 12th season in Knoxville. Barnes and the Vols could be in for a long-awaited Final Four breakthrough after three straight Elite […] The post Top 3 JP Estrella transfer portal destinations after Tennessee departure appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Find out the key dates and other details about the women's college basketball transfer portal, including everything to know about the new 15-day window.
As Connecticut and Michigan are battling for the national title in the NCAA Tournament, North Carolina grabbed a bit of the spotlight on Monday after announcing the hiring of Michael Malone as its new coach. It was a surprising move by the Tar Heels since Malone was not on the radar following the firing of […] The post Michael Malone’s old video resurfaces after North Carolina’s stunning coach hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As expected, Michigan is in a dogfight with Connecticut in the national title game in the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday. The Wolverines went into the break with a slim lead, 33-29. It must have felt good that they had the advantage, even though Yaxel Lendeborg only had four points […] The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg drops ‘awful’ admission at halftime vs. UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Michigan Wolverines forward Harrison Hochberg recently revealed during an interview that he actually played a role in former Wolverines center and now UConn Huskies big man Tarris Reed Jr.'s transfer to the Huskies ahead of their 2026 NCAA title game.
Yaxel Lendeborg was giving it straight during Monday’s national title game. The Michigan star forward Lendeborg battled through multiple ailments to suit up on Monday against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. He did not look like himself at all though, finishing the first half with four points on 1/5 shooting and no … The post Yaxel Lendeborg gives the saddest interview at halftime of national title game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The 2026 transfer portal opens Tuesday with a 14-day window, new tampering penalties and federal oversight looming.
The sports media world was fairly unanimous in its disapproval of how Geno Auriemma comported himself in the waning moments of UConn’s blowout loss to South Carolina in the women’s Final Four last week. But on Monday’s episode of Pardon the Interruption on ESPN, cohost Michael Wilbon went further than just about anyone in his…
UConn head coach Dan Hurley did his best to avoid getting in trouble with referees at what he saw as a missed call in the title game against Michigan, but ended up getting a viral moment instead. Hurley had a very animated reaction to what he saw as a missed foul late in the first […] The post UConn Coach Dan Hurley Goes Viral for Reaction to Missed Call in Title Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Seven-time NFL champion Tom Brady took it to his Instagram account to upload a photo of him and his kids together as they show support towards coach Dusty May's Michigan Wolverines squad ahead of their 2026 national championship game.
Dan Hurley is looking to steer Connecticut to its third national title in four years and etch his name in the history books as only the seventh coach to win three national championships. Since Hurley was hired by UConn in 2018, he has been a symbol of excellence. But as they say, behind every successful […] The post The superstitious reason why Dan Hurley made his wife leave UConn-Illinois game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg made an admission about his collegiate career that related to Duke and UConn. Flagg only played one year in college, representing the Duke Blue Devils. He shined as the top freshman in the 2025 class, racking up awards across the board. Even though Duke lost to eventual national runners-up Houston […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg admits interest in UConn before joining Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.
In this current world of divisiveness, there's one thing everyone can agree on: 9 pm tip-offs for national championship games suck.
Meet Yissel Raposo and Okary Lendeborg, parents of Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg, and learn five key facts about them. The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg’s Parents, Yissel & Okary: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Former Duke Blue Devils coach and college basketball legend Mike Krzyzewski has given his thoughts on the recent signing of former Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone to the North Carolina Tar Heels on the Pat McAfee show.
Alabama is set to lose one of its players via the portal.
