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Miami football extends coordinators after National Championship loss

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:19pm

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Miami football had a year where they made it all the way to the National Championship game, but weren’t able to seal the deal against Indiana. Nonetheless, they proved they were on the right path, and they’re bringing back some of the staff that helped them with that progress, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: […] The post Miami football extends coordinators after National Championship loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Padres’ Nick Pivetta makes ‘obvious’ declaration about elbow injury forcing early exit

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:13pm

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The San Diego Padres took a week to find their footing in the 2026 regular season, but they are now looking more like the franchise that has advanced to the playoffs four times in the last six years. Given the issues other reputable National League clubs are currently facing, perhaps this group will emerge as […] The post Padres’ Nick Pivetta makes ‘obvious’ declaration about elbow injury forcing early exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Curry gets real on facing Kawhi Leonard in single-game elimination

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:06pm

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The Golden State Warriors will be in for a tough challenge when they take on Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers on Wednesday night. It’s the second game of the Western Conference play-in tournament, which means the winner will advance to take on the loser of the Portland Trail Blazers/Phoenix Suns matchup while the loser […] The post Stephen Curry gets real on facing Kawhi Leonard in single-game elimination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Doris Burke fights off tears in heartwarming farewell message to Mark Jones

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:01pm

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Sunday, Apr. 12, 2026, was a hard night for ESPN’s NBA broadcasters, Doris Burke and Mark Jones, who called his final game for the network when the Boston Celtics took on the Orlando Magic. During the broadcast, Burke paid a heartfelt tribute to Jones. They shared their “love” for each other after Burke gave Jones […] The post Doris Burke fights off tears in heartwarming farewell message to Mark Jones appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blue Jays trade for 20-homer infielder amid injury bug

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:59pm

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The Toronto Blue Jays have been bitten bad by the injury bug in 2026. But with another World Series appearance still their main goal, Toronto is doing everything in their power to infuse their roster with talent. The Blue Jays have acquired infielder Lenyn Sosa from the Chicago White Sox, via Mark Fiensand of MLB.com. […] The post Blue Jays trade for 20-homer infielder amid injury bug appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Will Alek Manoah pitch soon? Latest injury update on Angels pitcher

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:59pm

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The Los Angeles Angels are off to an 8-8 start in the young season. Still, they have already been dealing with injuries, as Angels pitcher Robert Stephenson has been ruled out for the year, and Alek Manoah has yet to pitch this year. Now, the team is providing an update on Manoah, who has been […] The post Will Alek Manoah pitch soon? Latest injury update on Angels pitcher appeared first on ClutchPoints.

West Virginia lands Big East transfer after 17.1-PPG season

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:57pm

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With the college basketball transfer portal open for business, the West Virginia Mountaineers landed an interesting commitment from former Butler guard Finley Bizjack on Monday, as per Joe Tipton of On3. Bizjack is coming off a breakout season and should strengthen the Mountaineers’ backcourt depth. Finley Bizjack is West Virginia’s second commitment out of the […] The post West Virginia lands Big East transfer after 17.1-PPG season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

North Carolina’s Michael Malone tabs ex-Providence coach as assistant

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:51pm

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North Carolina basketball is going through a major period of transition after firing Hubert Davis and hiring Michael Malone as its new head coach. While getting a former NBA champion in the building was a step in the right direction for the Tar Heels coming off of a very disappointing NCAA Tournament loss, there is […] The post North Carolina’s Michael Malone tabs ex-Providence coach as assistant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Falcons’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:47pm

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The Atlanta Falcons may need to get creative since they don’t have a first-round pick. But overall, this draft is crucial for the organization. And here is the Falcons’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with the pre-draft cycle ending. There aren’t a lot of picks on the board for the Falcons. Their first one comes […] The post Falcons’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA trade targets: Best players likely on the block during 2026 offseason

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:43pm

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The NBA regular season is over, and many teams are already looking to the offseason and how they will tweak their rosters. In the modern era of basketball, the trade market is of frequent use by all teams, and specifically, stars are dealt more often than ever before. Even after a busy trade deadline, there […] The post NBA trade targets: Best players likely on the block during 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ravens’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:39pm

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With a new coach, the Baltimore Ravens face an extremely important draft from an organizational standpoint. Will they make enough good picks through seven rounds to keep them among the NFL elite? Here is the Ravens’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with the pre-draft cycle ending. The Ravens have an ample supply of 11 picks. […] The post Ravens’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Astros get brutal Jeremy Pena, Tatsuya Imai injury news

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:30pm

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The 2026 season has not gone according to plan for the Houston Astros so far. The ball club is 6-10 and in last place in the American League West. Additionally, Jeremy Pena and Tatsuya Imai are dealing with injury concerns. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, both Pena and Imai are being placed on […] The post Astros get brutal Jeremy Pena, Tatsuya Imai injury news appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Georgetown lands Kentucky star after injury-riddled season

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:27pm

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It was another disappointing season for Georgetown basketball. They have now missed the tournament in five straight seasons and are looking to turn it around. They have also already lost KJ Lewis in the transfer portal. Now, Georgetown is bringing in a star player from Kentucky in the College Basketball Transfer Portal, according to Tobias […] The post Georgetown lands Kentucky star after injury-riddled season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Colts’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:26pm

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The recent buzz surrounding the Colts hasn’t primarily focused on the draft; Andrew Luck has had to address repeated rumors about his retirement, and the situation with Kenny Moore II’s potential trade has highlighted that the roster continues to evolve even after a Super Bowl run. This ongoing change is part of what makes the […] The post Colts’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shaq called out as ‘creepy horny uncle’ by viral Pacers fan after ’embarrassing’ bit

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:26pm

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While it was all seemingly done in jest, the Indiana Pacers fan Grace, who went viral after seemingly chewing out her boyfriend, did not appreciate her time on Inside the NBA with Shaquille (Shaq) O’Neal. Grace took to social media to address her appearance on Inside the NBA. While she was grateful that her boyfriend, […] The post Shaq called out as ‘creepy horny uncle’ by viral Pacers fan after ’embarrassing’ bit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rangers star Jacob deGrom’s defiant take on Shohei Ohtani matchup proves he’s ultimate competitor

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:20pm

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The Texas Rangers earned a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Jacob deGrom impressed for Texas, as the star right-hander turned in six innings of one-run baseball while striking out nine hitters. Of course, there was plenty of attention on Shohei Ohtani’s at-bats against deGrom, as the best player in baseball faced […] The post Rangers star Jacob deGrom’s defiant take on Shohei Ohtani matchup proves he’s ultimate competitor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Seton Hall lands transfer guard after Texas, St. John’s stints

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:16pm

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The college basketball transfer portal is in full swing now that the offseason is officially here. For the Seton Hall Pirates, a team that is looking to get back into the NCAA Tournament, they landed a commitment from an intriguing player in the transfer portal in former Texas and St. John’s guard Simeon Wilcher, as […] The post Seton Hall lands transfer guard after Texas, St. John’s stints appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:10pm

The 2025-26 NBA season is officially over, and once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at the very top of the power rankings, a spot they began the year in. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will enter the playoffs as the defending champions with a very strong chance of going back-to-back, proving that their Game […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:29am

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The second of the season for the Charlotte Hornets may be one of the best teams in the league, but they still finished with the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets turned things up on both sides of the ball, and they gave their opponents problems in almost every single game down […] The post Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaguars’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:26am

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A few weeks ago, Jacksonville’s roster appeared to be a blank slate, but that is no longer the case. The extension of Travon Walker has resolved one major concern regarding the edge position, and the decision to transition Travis Hunter into a full-time cornerback has shifted the defensive conversation in a new direction. With no […] The post Jaguars’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bulls’ final day of regular season plays out in ideal fashion for 2026 NBA Draft

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:25am

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On Sunday evening, the Chicago Bulls closed out their 2025-26 NBA season with a road loss against the Dallas Mavericks. The Bulls sat several of their key players in this matchup and ended up giving up 80 points in the first half, ultimately falling by a final score of 149-128. The good news for the […] The post Bulls’ final day of regular season plays out in ideal fashion for 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo asks reporter what he’d do in star’s position with supermax decision looming

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:17am

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is anything but certain, and now, the ‘Greek Freak’ is even asking for advice from reporters. Although Antetokounmpo has just completed the first season of his three-year, $175 million contract extension, he can, if he so chooses, opt out after next season and become an unrestricted free agent […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo asks reporter what he’d do in star’s position with supermax decision looming appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bills TE makes stance clear on new stadium ‘Mr. Brightside’ debate

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:16am

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A new era will begin with the 2026 NFL season as the Buffalo Bills open their new stadium, and tight end Dawson Knox wants to continue their “Mr. Brightside” tradition. During an interview with Centered on Buffalo, hosted by former Bills player Eric Wood, Knox was asked about the team using “Mr. Brightside” as their […] The post Bills TE makes stance clear on new stadium ‘Mr. Brightside’ debate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bengals’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:09am

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The Cincinnati Bengals’ strategy for the 2026 NFL Draft starts with a simple truth: standing still is just an option. This franchise has flirted with greatness and built around an elite quarterback and a battle-tested core. Yet, it continues to fall just short when the margins tighten in January. That’s why they must forget safe […] The post Bengals’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.