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Oklahoma basketball’s Porter Moser forced to apologize after loss to East Texas A&M as 28.5-point favorite

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The Oklahoma basketball team suffered one of the worst upsets in NCAA basketball history on Monday. Oklahoma lost to East Texas A&M, 68-64. Sooners head coach Porter Moser issued an apology following the bad loss. “The only thing I know to do is apologize to the fanbase, and get better,” Moser said, per ESPN. “But […] The post Oklahoma basketball’s Porter Moser forced to apologize after loss to East Texas A&M as 28.5-point favorite appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois’ bid to return to Final Four starts with historic 75-point win featuring multiple records

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Illinois basketball made a run to the Final Four in 2026 and has a lineup poised to do it again this year. Andrej Stojakovic decided to return to Illinois after considering the NBA Draft. Illinois opened up its season on Monday night against Fairleigh Dickinson, and it was complete domination by the Illini, setting multiple […] The post Illinois’ bid to return to Final Four starts with historic 75-point win featuring multiple records appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Some Organizations Need to Step It Up,’ ‘This League Is Not Totally There Yet’ — Valkyries Owner Joe Lacob Makes Feelings Clear on WNBA’s Growing Pains

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Joe Lacob opens up about the WNBA's growing pains, raising concerns over league standards despite the Valkyries' historic title win.

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Professional Soccer Player In Spain Dead At 30 After On-Field Collision With Opposing Goalkeeper

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Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old professional soccer player in Spain, tragically died on Tuesday, November 3, after suffering a cardiac arrest following a violent collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a match the previous day. de Miguel, a forward for Spanish second-division club CD Tenerife, was struck in the chest by FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús […] The post Professional Soccer Player In Spain Dead At 30 After On-Field Collision With Opposing Goalkeeper appeared first on BroBible.

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Marcus Spears was the proudest dad watching his son arrive on ESPN

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Marcus Spears the former NFL defensive end and current ESPN analyst was in Seattle on Monday night to work on the network’s Monday Night Countdown panel ahead of the game between the Seahawks and Chicago Bears. But Marcus Spears the father was in another headspace entirely, as his son, Marcus Spears Jr. was about to…

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Steve Nash went 15th in the 1996 draft after Santa Clara was the only school to recruit him; he won back-to-back NBA MVPs in 2005 and 2006

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Steve Nash’s unlikely rise from overlooked recruit to NBA legend.

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Shannon Sharpe knew Lakers’ Luka Doncic would take over NBA when he ‘cooked’ Clippers at start of career

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Playing on back-to-back nights and still delivering consecutive 40-point performances is a rare feat in the NBA, but it hardly seems extraordinary for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. The Slovenian sensation’s remarkable showing this season also did not come as a surprise to NFL legend Shannon Sharpe. During the latest episode of Nightcap, Sharpe […] The post Shannon Sharpe knew Lakers’ Luka Doncic would take over NBA when he ‘cooked’ Clippers at start of career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Liberty fire Chris DeMarco after getting swept by Dream in WNBA Playoffs

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The New York Liberty had a disappointing end to the 2026 WNBA season. New York was swept out of the playoff by Atlanta, extinguishing their hopes of a deep postseason run before they began. Team ownership was clearly not pleased with that outcome, which led to a huge announcement on Tuesday. The Liberty will not […] The post Liberty fire Chris DeMarco after getting swept by Dream in WNBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN honors Chris Spatola with tribute during Army-Duke broadcast

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The death of Chris Spatola was felt across sports media when the tragic news broke in late September. Spatola, a beloved college basketball analyst at ESPN, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 21, according to his obituary, and is survived by his wife, Jamie, and their three children. He was 47. The lasting grief permeated ESPN’s…

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Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after only one season

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In late April, Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb expressed a willingness of “being patient with the process” after hiring a first-time WNBA head coach in Chris DeMarco. Six months later, that patience has apparently worn out.  The Liberty fired DeMarco on Tuesday after one season, The Post confirmed. When the Liberty fired Sandy Brondello a...

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Luka Doncic Sends Strong Walker Kessler Message After Another Strong Outing

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The Los Angeles Lakers used a strong second half to snap the Miami Heat’s two-game winning streak on Monday at the Crypto.com Arena.Luka Doncic had another big night, finishing with 42 points, seven rebounds, 13 assists and two steals on 14-for-24 shooting from the field. He also knocked down six 3-point shots and went 8-for-10 […] The post Luka Doncic Sends Strong Walker Kessler Message After Another Strong Outing appeared first on HEAVY.

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Matt Rhule reveals Nebraska fan verbally attacked his daughter

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers lost their third straight game, falling 17-10 to Washington on Saturday, and head coach Matt Rhule dedicated his Monday press conference to defending his program. Rhule spoke uninterrupted for 19 minutes before opening his presser to questions. In that time, he analyzed what went wrong against Washington, credited individual coaches and players,…

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In 2003, Upper Deck made just 23 autographed LeBron James rookie patch cards; one sold in 2021 for a record $5.2 million, the most ever paid for a basketball card

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LeBron James' rare rookie card made headlines with a record-breaking sale.

Read moreIn 2003, Upper Deck made just 23 autographed LeBron James rookie patch cards; one sold in 2021 for a record $5.2 million, the most ever paid for a basketball card

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son earns Portugal U-17 call-up

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Like father, like son. Portugal legend and captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jr. has earned himself a call-up to the country’s under-17 squad. The Al-Nassr superstar’s eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, has been selected to play for Portugal’s Under-17 side for the first time. Ronaldo Jr., 16, was included in Filipe Ramos’ 23-man squad for […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo’s son earns Portugal U-17 call-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Sends 3-Word Message After Payton Pritchard’s Scoreless Night

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The Boston Celtics lost 109-93 to the Houston Rockets on Monday night at Toyota Center. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak and dropped Boston to 5-2 on the season. It was the second half of a back-to-back, and it looked like it. Paul George sat with rest. Jayson Tatum battled foul trouble. The offense […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Sends 3-Word Message After Payton Pritchard’s Scoreless Night appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘It’s Everywhere,’ ‘I’ve Definitely Hired Security’ — Sophie Cunningham Battens Down The Hatches Even as FBI Looks Into WNBA Star’s Stalker Problem

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Sophie Cunningham explains how growing recognition has changed her routine and led her to hire security, following her FBI comments.

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