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Ernie Johnson recalls faking his way through World Cup highlights

Ernie Johnson has spent more than four decades at Turner Sports covering everything from the NBA to the NFL to Wimbledon to the NCAA Tournament, and was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2023. His colleagues have described him as the most prepared person in any room he walks into. That reputation…

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UCLA women’s basketball dominates South Carolina to win first national title in 48 years

UCLA women’s basketball and South Carolina proved to be the best two teams in college basketball this season, but it was the former that came out on top in the national title game. The Bruins walked away with a  79-51 win against the Gamecocks, which made it their first national title in 48 years. It […] The post UCLA women’s basketball dominates South Carolina to win first national title in 48 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cameron Boozer dealt with significant injury during Duke’s loss

Cameron Boozer dealt with a fairly significant injury during the final loss of Duke’s season, he revealed Sunday. At an awards ceremony Sunday, Boozer revealed he suffered “a couple of fractures” around one of his eyes during the team’s 73-72 loss to UConn last Sunday. He decided not to have surgery to address the issue. … The post Cameron Boozer dealt with significant injury during Duke’s loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wizards and Nets had the most ridiculous injury report for Sunday’s game

The Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets engaged in an epic tank-off Sunday, and that was made quite obvious by the injury report. Both the Wizards and Nets are essentially playing for draft position, meaning Sunday’s game devolved into a contest of who wanted to lose more. To that end, the pregame injury reports for both … The post Wizards and Nets had the most ridiculous injury report for Sunday’s game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michigan basketball’s biggest X-factor in national title game vs. UConn

Michigan basketball obliterated a national title contender in Arizona Saturday 91-73. The Wolverines’ performance now positions them to end their near four-decade championship dry spell on Monday. But a seasoned UConn team bringing deep Final Four history stands in the way. Michigan faces one dilemma already before the Huskies showdown: Yaxel Lendeborg and his health. […] The post Michigan basketball’s biggest X-factor in national title game vs. UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5-star guard Brandon McCoy Jr. commits to Michigan on Fab Five altcast

There was plenty to celebrate for Michigan Wolverine fans on Saturday beyond the basketball team’s dismantling of the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four. Michigan beat Arizona 91-73 on Saturday night, earning them a date with UConn on Monday for the national championship game. And as part of the TNT Sports Final Four broadcast, Michigan’s…

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Why was UCLA women’s basketball star Lauren Betts briefly sidelined during 1st half vs. South Carolina?

As the UCLA women’s basketball team beat Texas in the Final Four to advance to the national championship game against South Carolina, there’s no denying that star Lauren Betts is leading the way. While Betts achieves various feats with the UCLA women’s basketball team, she looks to do it in the national title game, though […] The post Why was UCLA women’s basketball star Lauren Betts briefly sidelined during 1st half vs. South Carolina? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona basketball’s Tommy Lloyd wants to give Dusty May coach of the year after Final Four beatdown

Arizona basketball looked to be outmatched in the Final Four against Michigan, as they were beaten in all phases of the game. Tommy Lloyd has coached against some of the best teams in the nation, but it’s uncertain if he’s gone up against a team like Michigan. A day after the loss, Lloyd received the […] The post Arizona basketball’s Tommy Lloyd wants to give Dusty May coach of the year after Final Four beatdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Proposed 3-Player Blockbuster Trade Sends Ja Morant to the Miami Heat

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has had a lopsided 2025-26 season, in which he has offered little to no help to the franchise in terms of availability. In addition to playing just under 80 games in the last three seasons, Morant is reportedly among the big names to be dealt this offseason. Among the biggest suitors for […] The post Proposed 3-Player Blockbuster Trade Sends Ja Morant to the Miami Heat appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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