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Rory McIlroy’s emotional thank you to parents at Masters Green Jacket ceremony

There are plenty of reasons why Rory McIlroy’s second Masters championship was different than his first Augusta triumph. There was no catastrophic shot into Rae’s Creek on 13, no missed putt on 16, and no sudden-death playoff to win. But most importantly, McIlroy’s parents were at the Masters this year to watch their son, unlike […] The post Rory McIlroy’s emotional thank you to parents at Masters Green Jacket ceremony appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What ‘surprised’ Scottie Scheffler about Masters setup?

World number one Scottie Scheffler experienced an array of emotions during the 2026 Masters Tournament. He was frustrated after posting a 74 on Friday, seemingly insulted by a reporter’s question following an impressive showing on Saturday, disappointed after barely missing a difference-making putt on the 17th hole on Sunday and overall satisfied with the resilience […] The post What ‘surprised’ Scottie Scheffler about Masters setup? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski reflects on lessons from 2 veterans before 82-game feat

LOS ANGELES – Brandin Podziemski has been the one constant for the Golden State Warriors in a season full of injuries and inconsistencies. The third-year guard will become the only Warrior to play in all 82 games this season, a feat last accomplished by Buddy Hield in 2024-25 and Kevon Looney and Jordan Poole in […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski reflects on lessons from 2 veterans before 82-game feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ruled out for rest of game vs. Bulls with concerning injury

The Dallas Mavericks may have failed to qualify for the playoffs, but Cooper Flagg still wanted to end his rookie season on a high note as they hosted the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Center. Unfortunately, the exact opposite happened, as Flagg has been ruled out for the rest of the game due to an […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ruled out for rest of game vs. Bulls with concerning injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bears’ Caleb Williams spotted at Coachella with Kendall, Kylie Jenner

As the Chicago Bears continue to maneuver a pivotal 2026 NFL season, franchise quarterback Caleb Williams is already commanding headlines. This time, though, it’s far from the practice field. He was recently spotted at Coachella alongside Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner. The viral moment underscores his growing status as one of the league’s most recognizable […] The post Bears’ Caleb Williams spotted at Coachella with Kendall, Kylie Jenner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The LeBron James conversation that changed the Lakers season

LOS ANGELES – During a recent episode of the ‘Mind The Game’ podcast, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James revealed a conversation he had with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves about how to play when he was on the court. He stressed playing their games and not trying to cater too much to him, that […] The post The LeBron James conversation that changed the Lakers season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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45-year-old Justin Rose still has hope for future after another Masters close call

Rory McIlroy won the Masters once again on Sunday, beating Scottie Scheffler by a shot. But the world’s number one player is not the only one saying he let this Green Jacket get away. 45-year-old Justin Rose picked up his eighth top-ten finish at the Masters without a win, finishing in a tie for third. […] The post 45-year-old Justin Rose still has hope for future after another Masters close call appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doc Rivers leaving Bucks after 32-50 season

The Milwaukee Bucks entered Sunday rumored to be making a head coaching change. Now Doc Rivers has officially left his post following the 126-106 blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed the coaching exit Sunday evening.  “After a 32-50 season, the Bucks will embark on their third coaching search in […] The post Doc Rivers leaving Bucks after 32-50 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel pull off ultra-rare Splash Brothers feat

The Charlotte Hornets may have just ushered in the league’s next great shooting era. Of course, they did it in pretty historic fashion. In a season finale packed with stakes against the New York Knicks, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel didn’t just deliver. They hit a milestone. The duo became only the second pair of […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel pull off ultra-rare Splash Brothers feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rory McIlroy pockets eye-popping Masters purse after winning 2026 Green Jacket

Rory McIlroy fought a battle for years every time he traveled to Augusta National to compete in the Masters. It was frustration for more than a decade as he came close many times but always fell short until he finally won the Green Jacket last year. McIlroy’s former troubles at Augusta have given way to […] The post Rory McIlroy pockets eye-popping Masters purse after winning 2026 Green Jacket appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rory McIlroy survives historic wild ride at Masters to win second Green Jacket

Rory McIlroy has done it again. McIlroy won the 2026 Masters with a one-stroke victory over Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler nearly made a historic comeback to win the event after he went bogey-free over the final two rounds. While history did not happen for Scheffler, McIlroy did make history over the final two rounds of the […] The post Rory McIlroy survives historic wild ride at Masters to win second Green Jacket appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history

The Charlotte Hornets ignited an NBA Playoffs run by adding Kon Knueppel. The No. 4 overall pick now owns league history by hitting a mark never seen before in the NBA against the New York Knicks. League insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel revealed what mark Knueppel now owns. “Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is the first […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rory McIlroy gets brutally honest on career goals after 6th major at Masters

Rory McIlroy has won the Masters for a second consecutive year. After nearly two decades of heartbreak at Augusta National, McIlroy has two Green Jackets to his name. Along with that, Rory McIlroy has tied Nick Faldo for the second-most major championships by a European player with six. He was asked about how that plays […] The post Rory McIlroy gets brutally honest on career goals after 6th major at Masters appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton sends confident message to fans in season finale

The Indiana Pacers closed out a disappointing 2025–26 campaign with a 133–121 loss to the Detroit Pistons. However, the defining moment of the night came when Tyrese Haliburton delivered a message that resonated far beyond the scoreboard. Addressing fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the All-Star guard, who missed the entire season, offered both gratitude and a […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton sends confident message to fans in season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rory McIlroy has fans going bonkers after second Masters win

Rory McIlroy waited a decade and a half to attain glory on golf’s biggest stage after consistently being labeled an Augusta choker. Now, he is an undisputed Masters legend. The Northern Irishman became the fourth player to win the Green Jacket in consecutive years, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in this exclusive […] The post Rory McIlroy has fans going bonkers after second Masters win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown goes deep on building winning culture through sacrifice

NEW YORK – Mike Brown has been hired as the head coach of an NBA team five different times. He’s never won a championship in that role, but he has been integral to four title-winning coaching staffs between the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors. The New York Knicks’ final regular-season game is Brown’s […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown goes deep on building winning culture through sacrifice appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scottie Scheffler fails to catch Rory McIlroy but he still made Masters history

Scottie Scheffler may be the top-ranked golfer in the world, but he found himself down by a dozen shots after two rounds of the Masters. No player had ever come back from more than an eight-shot deficit and he was clearly out of contention. Scottie Scheffler becomes the first player since 1942 to go bogey-free […] The post Scottie Scheffler fails to catch Rory McIlroy but he still made Masters history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gonzaga scores big transfer portal win with former 5-star Houston recruit

Gonzaga basketball sustained a big roster loss with the departure of Emmanuel Innocenti. But the Bulldogs made up for the departure in a big way Sunday. Former Houston five-star signing Isiah Harwell is heading to the future Pac-12 school. ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello confirmed the College Basketball Transfer Portal move involving both parties. […] The post Gonzaga scores big transfer portal win with former 5-star Houston recruit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rory McIlroy sums up incredible feeling after back-to-back Masters wins

Rory McIlroy has won the Masters for the second consecutive year. Prior to his 2025 win, McIlroy was snakebitten at Augusta National. Then, he clinched the Career Grand Slam in a playoff over Justin Rose, and now, he has two Green Jackets in his closet. McIlroy summed up the feeling in his champions’ press conference. […] The post Rory McIlroy sums up incredible feeling after back-to-back Masters wins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin explains intriguing move after Penguins game

The Washington Capitals played their final home game of the season on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It may have also been the last time Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby shared the ice. After the game, Crosby got the team lined up to shake hands with the Capitals’ captain, but he waived them off. Now, […] The post Capitals star Alex Ovechkin explains intriguing move after Penguins game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 reasons Maple Leafs missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs went into the 2025-26 season as a team that appeared to have a legitimate chance to dominate the Eastern Conference and get a chance to play for their first Stanley Cup since 1967. It didn’t take long for that opportunity to disappear, and their season turn into a disaster. This was […] The post 3 reasons Maple Leafs missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers honor late Phil Garner, who held wins record before Craig Counsell broke it

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a difficult start to the season. The Brewers have dealt with injuries and mounting losses. Still, they took time prior to their game on Sunday to reflect on the past. The Brewers took the X, formerly Twitter, before their game with the Washington Nationals, to honor former manager Phil […] The post Brewers honor late Phil Garner, who held wins record before Craig Counsell broke it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami lands SEC blocks leader in transfer portal

Miami (FL) basketball engaged in a battle with Arkansas for Somto Cyril of Georgia. The Hurricanes and Jai Lucas rise as the victors for his services. Cyril heads to Coral Gables in a massive College Basketball Transfer Portal win. Joe Tipton of On3/Rivals confirmed the portal move Sunday afternoon. Lucas and Miami land a chiseled […] The post Miami lands SEC blocks leader in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ injury woes get worse with Cody Bolton’s early exit

The word “catastrophic” does not often have a place in April baseball, but it is hard to describe the Houston Astros’ first road trip of the 2026 MLB campaign as anything else. Joe Espada’s squad has gone 1-8 versus the Athletics, Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners and is off to a slow start for the […] The post Astros’ injury woes get worse with Cody Bolton’s early exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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