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Ex-WWE star was rocking out to Justin Bieber’s Coachella set

Apr 13, 2026 @ 6:21am

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Following the conclusion of this Saturday, April 11, edition of Coachella 2026, fans went crazy over Justin Bieber’s iconic performance. Bieber headlined the Day 2 show, where he delivered a 34-song set spanning his decades-long career. While Bieber’s performance was thoroughly enjoyed by Sophie Cunningham, former WWE star CJ Perry, aka Lana, was also part […] The post Ex-WWE star was rocking out to Justin Bieber’s Coachella set appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers’ Marcus Smart gets 100% real about facing Kevin Durant in the playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:15am

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The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 NBA playoffs after finishing the regular season 53-29, securing the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. That result locked in a first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets. Although the Lakers won the season series 2-1 against […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart gets 100% real about facing Kevin Durant in the playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing gets honest about Roki Sasaki after Rangers loss

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:51am

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The Los Angeles Dodgers missed another series sweep opportunity on Sunday afternoon after falling 5-2 to the Texas Rangers, with rookie catcher Dalton Rushing offering a measured assessment of Roki Sasaki after another uneven outing. Sasaki allowed two runs on five hits and five walks across four innings while striking out a career-high six batters. […] The post Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing gets honest about Roki Sasaki after Rangers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fire sign former A’ja Wilson backup to front court

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:36am

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The Portland Fire signed veteran center Megan Gustafson to a two-year protected contract worth $500,000 in Year 1 and $525,000 in Year 2 on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. The 29-year-old will wear No. 17 for Portland. A 6-foot-4 center, Gustafson brings seven seasons of WNBA experience. Drafted No. 17 overall in the 2019 […] The post Fire sign former A’ja Wilson backup to front court appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Watch Knicks’ Mikal Bridges make safest effort to preserve streak

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:18am

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With rest being the focus in their regular-season finale, the New York Knicks still gave Mikal Bridges a short appearance to keep his durability streak alive. The 29-year-old checked in for just 23 seconds in Sunday’s 110-96 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, extending his streak of consecutive games played to 638, the longest active run […] The post Watch Knicks’ Mikal Bridges make safest effort to preserve streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Klay Thompson unsure about future with Mavericks

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:49am

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The Dallas Mavericks closed out their season with a win over the Chicago Bulls, 149-128, at American Airlines Center on Sunday. The Mavericks tallied a 26-56 record, missing the playoffs for the second straight season. The last two years have been awful for Dallas, considering that the team just reached the NBA Finals in 2024, […] The post Klay Thompson unsure about future with Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bucks news: Giannis Antetokounmpo shares strong take after learning Doc Rivers’ departure

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:15am

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Not a few eyebrows were raised when the Milwaukee Bucks fired Adrian Griffin as coach in the middle of the 2023-2024 season, hiring Doc Rivers as the replacement. Griffin led the Bucks to a 30-13 record before he was axed. Now, in just less than three seasons, Rivers is gone as well. It was reported […] The post Bucks news: Giannis Antetokounmpo shares strong take after learning Doc Rivers’ departure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nick Suzuki’s ‘proud’ message after reaching 100-point mark for 1st time

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:53am

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It’s been a fantastic season for Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki. Suzuki has had a career year offensively for a Habs team that looks like it can make a run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Sunday, the captain achieved a massive individual feat that puts him in elite company with the game’s best. Suzuki […] The post Nick Suzuki’s ‘proud’ message after reaching 100-point mark for 1st time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JB Bickerstaff sums up Pistons’ success after first 60-win season in 20 years

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:45am

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The Detroit Pistons have concluded their historic regular-season turnaround. Their 133-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers cemented a 60-22 record to help validate their first-place spot in the Eastern Conference. Detroit will enter the postseason with home-court advantage throughout its matchups against the East. This marks the first time in 20 years that the Pistons […] The post JB Bickerstaff sums up Pistons’ success after first 60-win season in 20 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Deandre Ayton was clueless about Lakers’ first-round opponent in playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:40am

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The Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task ahead as they will go up against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. The Lakers will be severely handicapped, as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are expected to sit out the series due to a hamstring injury and an oblique injury, respectively. With […] The post Deandre Ayton was clueless about Lakers’ first-round opponent in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Red Wings’ Todd McLellan drops truth bomb on fan reaction after crushing Devils loss

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:15am

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The Detroit Red Wings are officially eliminated from playoff contention. A 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils has ensured Detroit’s playoff drought will extend to a 10th season. They now own the league’s longest active postseason drought. And head coach Todd McLellan was in no mood to soften the blow on Saturday. The Red […] The post Red Wings’ Todd McLellan drops truth bomb on fan reaction after crushing Devils loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis Antetokounmpo casts doubt on Bucks’ desire to keep him

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:12am

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Many thought that Giannis Antetokounmpo would be shipped by the Milwaukee Bucks at the trade deadline. But the Bucks decided to keep him, hoping that they would go on a late surge after the midseason break and squeeze into the playoffs. Throughout the season, there were rumors that the Bucks would finally part ways with […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo casts doubt on Bucks’ desire to keep him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Storm reunite with reserve guard after Mystics stint

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:56am

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On Sunday, the Seattle Storm signed guard Jade Melbourne to a one-year contract worth $500,000, per ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. The 23-year-old returns to Seattle with the move, having originally joined the franchise in 2023 after being selected in the third round of the 2022 WNBA Draft. Melbourne spent the last two seasons with the Washington […] The post Storm reunite with reserve guard after Mystics stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander soars up Kendrick Perkins’ all-time rankings

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:56am

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominance as one of the best players in the NBA has garnered serious recognition from former player Kendrick Perkins. The current NBA analyst for ESPN released a new episode of the Perk Unplugged show. Perkins has Gilgeous-Alexander already in his all-time top 20 players in NBA history, and with […] The post Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander soars up Kendrick Perkins’ all-time rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby sounds off on potential final game vs. Alex Ovechkin

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:48am

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sidney Crosby and his teammates will have a chance to compete for a Stanley Cup this spring. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are still fighting for their playoff lives. But they came up with a big win over the Penguins on Sunday. […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby sounds off on potential final game vs. Alex Ovechkin appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kentucky basketball rumors: Wildcats leading the way in Rob Wright’s recruitment

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:48am

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One of the best available point guards in the transfer portal may soon be joining the Kentucky Wildcats. Ahead of his scheduled visit to Lexington on Monday, Kentucky is currently considered the leader for BYU transfer guard Rob Wright III, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. It will be his first visit […] The post Kentucky basketball rumors: Wildcats leading the way in Rob Wright’s recruitment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo sends defiant message after injury-riddled season

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:48am

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Perhaps fittingly, the Milwaukee Bucks, in their final game of a dreadful season, were blown out by the Philadelphia 76ers, 126-106, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday. The Bucks will miss the playoffs for the first time after nine years with a 32-50 record, their worst since going 15-67 in the 2013-2014 season. Obviously, a […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo sends defiant message after injury-riddled season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Pittsburgh Panthers sign former Alabama 5-star recruit in transfer portal

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:34am

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The Pittsburgh Panthers on Sunday landed a commitment from former Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jalil Bethea, the third offseason addition under head coach Jeff Capel. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard entered the transfer portal when it officially opened on April 7. He was one of many Alabama players to enter the portal following the 2025-26 season, […] The post Pittsburgh Panthers sign former Alabama 5-star recruit in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo fuels speculation about future with cryptic message

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:30am

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Giannis Antetokounmpo had a stunning message that foreshadows his future after the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2025-26 season came to an end on Sunday night. Antetokounmpo went through multiple injuries throughout the season, his 13th in the NBA. After winning the championship in 2021, the Bucks haven’t enjoyed the same success as they suffered three consecutive first-round […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo fuels speculation about future with cryptic message appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick reveals reality of preparing for Lakers’ tough playoff series vs. Rockets

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:24am

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers controlled what they could with a 131-107 win against the Utah Jazz on the final day of the regular season. But with the Denver Nuggets defeating the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers were locked into the No. 4 seed and will face the Houston Rockets in the opening […] The post JJ Redick reveals reality of preparing for Lakers’ tough playoff series vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo admits he had no control over comeback process

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:24am

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Tension is quietly brewing within the Milwaukee Bucks. It starts with their franchise cornerstone. In the aftermath of a disappointing end to the 2025–26 season, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered one of the most candid and potentially telling admissions of his career. He revealed he had “zero control” over his return-to-play process. Addressing speculation that he resisted […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo admits he had no control over comeback process appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mavericks’ Ryan Nembhard passes Jason Kidd for all-time franchise rookie record

Apr 12, 2026 @ 11:57pm

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Ryan Nembhard broke one of Jason Kidd’s single-game records with his remarkable playmaking in the Dallas Mavericks’ blowout win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. Nembhard completed the rookie campaign of his NBA career. He made surprising noise as he showed off flashes off amazing potential as one of the Mavericks’ brightest spots amid […] The post Mavericks’ Ryan Nembhard passes Jason Kidd for all-time franchise rookie record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers fans will love Marcus Smart’s update after blowout vs. Jazz

Apr 12, 2026 @ 11:57pm

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The Los Angeles Lakers had no trouble disposing of the Utah Jazz, 131-107, at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The Lakers ended the regular season with a three-game winning streak, compiling a 53-29 record, including 28-13 at home. The Lakers held a comfortable lead at halftime, 65-42, and did not look back. They had the chance […] The post Lakers fans will love Marcus Smart’s update after blowout vs. Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Exclusive: How Nick Smith Jr. has navigated challenging Lakers season

Apr 12, 2026 @ 11:49pm

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When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract before the start of the season, he was walking into a situation unfamiliar to him. It meant plenty of time spent in the G League for Smith with the Lakers’ South Bay affiliate. He had played in the G League before on […] The post Exclusive: How Nick Smith Jr. has navigated challenging Lakers season appeared first on ClutchPoints.