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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg drops ‘awful’ admission at halftime vs. UConn

As expected, Michigan is in a dogfight with Connecticut in the national title game in the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday. The Wolverines went into the break with a slim lead, 33-29. It must have felt good that they had the advantage, even though Yaxel Lendeborg only had four points […] The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg drops ‘awful’ admission at halftime vs. UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets vs. Celtics prediction, odds, pick – 4/7/2026

We’re back with another prediction and pick for this upcoming tilt in the Eastern Conference and the conclusion of this three-game season series. The Charlotte Hornets (43-36) will take on the Boston Celtics (53-25), series tied 1-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Hornets-Celtics prediction and pick. The Charlotte Hornets are currently eighth in the […] The post Hornets vs. Celtics prediction, odds, pick – 4/7/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild but brilliant move Bengals must make in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincy jungle is ready for a high-stakes gamble. As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the atmosphere around Paycor Stadium is no longer in the “just happy to be here” phase of the Joe Burrow era. They are deeply in the “win now or explain why” territory. For the Cincinnati Bengals, the No. 10 overall […] The post Wild but brilliant move Bengals must make in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton romance goes Instagram official with drifting in Tokyo video

No need to pump the brakes, Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are going full throttle on their romance. The F1 driver shared a reel on Instagram (April 6), which featured the reality star along for a ride alongside him in Tokyo. “HERE WE GO AGAIN 🇯🇵 TOKYO DRIFT VOL. III,” Hamilton wrote in the caption […] The post Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton romance goes Instagram official with drifting in Tokyo video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras heated after 6th career HBP from Brandon Woodruff

Monday night at Fenway Park delivered another flashpoint in the increasingly tense history between Willson Contreras and Brandon Woodruff, as a hit-by-pitch pushed the Boston Red Sox into the spotlight. What might seem routine instead underscores a brewing dynamic that continues to draw attention. In the series opener, Woodruff hit Contreras again, marking the sixth […] The post Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras heated after 6th career HBP from Brandon Woodruff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Boston Red Sox have gotten off to a brutal start, and if Alex Cora’s charges are not careful, the team could find itself in a near-impossible position before the end of April. Perhaps that is overstating the situation because there are so many games left in the 162-game season. The Red Sox find themselves […] The post Red Sox biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ty Simpson hit with Brock Purdy comparison before 2026 NFL Draft from Todd McShay

With the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, one of the biggest questions in the first round centers on Ty Simpson, the quarterback from Alabama who enters the draft with just 15 games on his collegiate resume. Some, like ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky, believe Simpson has the potential to be the best overall player in this year’s […] The post Ty Simpson hit with Brock Purdy comparison before 2026 NFL Draft from Todd McShay appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The superstitious reason why Dan Hurley made his wife leave UConn-Illinois game

Dan Hurley is looking to steer Connecticut to its third national title in four years and etch his name in the history books as only the seventh coach to win three national championships. Since Hurley was hired by UConn in 2018, he has been a symbol of excellence. But as they say, behind every successful […] The post The superstitious reason why Dan Hurley made his wife leave UConn-Illinois game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama ruled out for rest of 76ers game with upper-body injury

Victor Wembanyama entered Monday increasing his chances to win NBA Most Valuable Player. But the San Antonio Spurs star needed to exit from the Philadelphia 76ers game early with an upper-body injury. Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion, per NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) is out for the remainder […] The post Victor Wembanyama ruled out for rest of 76ers game with upper-body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg admits interest in UConn before joining Duke

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg made an admission about his collegiate career that related to Duke and UConn. Flagg only played one year in college, representing the Duke Blue Devils. He shined as the top freshman in the 2025 class, racking up awards across the board. Even though Duke lost to eventual national runners-up Houston […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg admits interest in UConn before joining Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shaq launches ambitious pro dunking league with $500,000 prize

Throughout his career, Shaq was no shooter. Nevertheless, he compensated by being one of the greatest dunkers of his time. Now he is giving others a chance by launching his new professional dunking league, entitled DunkMan, with TNT Sports, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “These athletes are innovators and DUNKMAN is going to give them the […] The post Shaq launches ambitious pro dunking league with $500,000 prize appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shohei Ohtani home run gives Blue Jays fans bad World Series flashbacks

Shohei Ohtani warmed up in the rain before the Toronto Blue Jays rematch. The Los Angeles Dodgers sensation then handed Toronto fans bad World Series flashbacks. By blasting an early home run. Ohtani faced a two balls, one strike count before he sent this baseball over the fence in the sixth inning. SHOHEI OHTANI DOING […] The post Shohei Ohtani home run gives Blue Jays fans bad World Series flashbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Buccaneers 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look for diamonds in the rough in the draft. And here is the Buccaneers’ 2026 NFL Draft guide to get you ready for the upcoming annual seven-round selection meeting. Ahead of this crucial week, let’s look at the Buccaneers’ picks, their biggest needs, potential targets, and recent history. The draft […] The post Buccaneers 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh finally blasts 1st 2026 homer vs. Rangers

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh delivered his first home run of the 2026 season Monday night, breaking through with a solo shot against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The milestone blast came during a grueling 12-pitch at-bat vs. ace Jacob deGrom, marking a key turning point after Raleigh’s slow start to the year. […] The post Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh finally blasts 1st 2026 homer vs. Rangers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Kenny Smith full throatedly endorses North Carolina head coach Michael Malone

North Carolina basketball is embarking on a new era with Michael Malone as the head coach. This follows the firing of Hubert Davis after the Tar Heels fell short to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, former Tar Heel now NBA analyst Kenny Smith is throwing his support behind Malone’s selection […] The post Why Kenny Smith full throatedly endorses North Carolina head coach Michael Malone appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays fans make their feelings clear to Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker during at-bat

The Toronto Blue Jays’ home opener turned into a full‑blown spectacle when new Dodgers star Kyle Tucker stepped into the box. A cascade of boos poured down from the Rogers Centre stands as a still‑stung Toronto crowd made him an additional villain of the night. The reaction came early and set the tone for a […] The post Blue Jays fans make their feelings clear to Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker during at-bat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer mysteriously exits Dodgers game after 2 innings

The rematch of the 2025 World Series started with a familiar face on the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays. Max Scherzer, who started in the final game of the 2025 season, was once again on the mound to start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, in a bizarre turn of events, Scherzer was surprisingly […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer mysteriously exits Dodgers game after 2 innings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 WNBA free agency: Key dates, best players available, offseason decisions

The 2026 offseason is the biggest and most important offseason in WNBA history. A lockout was avoided when a new CBA was agreed to. That will drastically increase the salary cap, as well as the minimum and maximum player salaries. Furthermore, two expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire, have joined the fold […] The post 2026 WNBA free agency: Key dates, best players available, offseason decisions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana basketball rumors: Hoosiers a team to watch for ex-ACC top scorer in transfer portal

Darian DeVries and the Indiana Hoosiers could be on the lookout for a standout scorer from the ACC throughout the 2026 offseason. DeVries completed the eighth season of his head coaching career, his first with the Hoosiers. After six years of building a remarkable mid-major squad at Drake, he spent one season with West Virginia […] The post Indiana basketball rumors: Hoosiers a team to watch for ex-ACC top scorer in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Browns’ Myles Garrett expected to continue familiar offseason trend

Myles Garrett is a force of nature. The Cleveland Browns star has been arguably the best pass-rusher in the league since his arrival in 2016. Garrett is also coming off an exceptional season where he set the single-season sack record. Fans are eager to see him play once again in 2026 and terrorize opposing quarterbacks. […] The post Browns’ Myles Garrett expected to continue familiar offseason trend appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Saints 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more

Finding the right fit in free agency might have been easier than hitting in the draft for the New Orleans Saints. But they need to avoid certain players. And to get you ready for the upcoming annual selection meeting, here is their 2026 NFL Draft guide. Ahead of this crucial week, let’s look at the […] The post Saints 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Bulls insider’s dream features Billy Donovan staying, Tom Thibodeau reunion

The Chicago Bulls are in the midst of a total restructuring. On Monday, the news broke that Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley were fired. As a result, the future of head coach Billy Donovan remains up in the air. Despite rumblings that he was in line to be the […] The post NBA rumors: Bulls insider’s dream features Billy Donovan staying, Tom Thibodeau reunion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Tim Legler believes 76ers can be a playoff treat in the East

Are the Philadelphia 76ers the dark horse in the Eastern Conference ahead of this year’s playoffs? ESPN’s Tim Legler believes so. With momentum and good health on the 76ers’ side, Legler is confident in seeing Philly make a deep playoff run this season. Although the 76ers aren’t one of the top-4 teams in the Eastern […] The post Why Tim Legler believes 76ers can be a playoff treat in the East appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama basketball rumors: Crimson Tide in mix for Kentucky, Tennessee transfers

Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide have potential avenues they can take to bolster their roster throughout the 2026 offseason. Oats just completed the 11th season of his head coaching career, his seventh with the Crimson Tide. He has enjoyed remarkable postseason runs with the program, getting to the Final Four in 2024. This […] The post Alabama basketball rumors: Crimson Tide in mix for Kentucky, Tennessee transfers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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