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South Carolina’s miserable first half vs. UCLA marks new low in more than 3 years

In one of its most uncharacteristic showings in recent years, the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team succumbed 79-51 to the UCLA Bruins in the 2026 NCAA national championship game on Sunday. The 28-point defeat was South Carolina’s second straight title-game loss by more than 20 points and the third-largest margin in championship history. The […] The post South Carolina’s miserable first half vs. UCLA marks new low in more than 3 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs losing 29-game starter to transfer portal

Gonzaga Bulldogs junior wing Emmanuel Innocenti plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens on Tuesday, April 7, Theo Lawson of The Spokesman-Review reported Sunday. He will be the first Gonzaga player in recent years to leave after both starting the majority of games and averaging more than 20 minutes per contest. Innocenti, […] The post Gonzaga Bulldogs losing 29-game starter to transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants manager Tony Vitello gets his money’s worth on first career ejection

The San Francisco Giants saw both momentum and composure slip away Sunday, as manager Tony Vitello was ejected for the first time in his major league career during a 5-2 loss to the New York Mets at Oracle Park. Vitello’s ejection came in the seventh inning with San Francisco leading 2-1. The dispute centered on […] The post Giants manager Tony Vitello gets his money’s worth on first career ejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons makes surprising All-NBA case for Spurs’ Stephon Castle

With the regular season winding down, the discussion in the NBA has turned to the individual awards, especially since several players have become ineligible due to the league’s 65-game rule. On his podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons said Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham are “probably out” for the […] The post Bill Simmons makes surprising All-NBA case for Spurs’ Stephon Castle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rich Paul calls Luka Doncic injury collective Lakers issue, not just on JJ Redick

Is it safe to say that the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season is beyond saving? In one fateful night, the Lakers’ championship hopes may have vanished completely after Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves suffered hamstring and oblique injuries, respectively, both of which are expected to keep them out for multiple weeks. With the playoffs starting […] The post Rich Paul calls Luka Doncic injury collective Lakers issue, not just on JJ Redick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles’ Pete Alonso makes humble admission after dismal Pirates sweep

For all the hype the Baltimore Orioles garnered over the past few years for drafting well and building a young, up-and-coming team, they have not achieved much. They exited the playoffs in the ALDS in 2023 and bowed out of contention in the Wild Card round in 2024. And then in 2025, they proceeded to […] The post Orioles’ Pete Alonso makes humble admission after dismal Pirates sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets real about Stephen Curry’s form after long absence

The Houston Rockets must have found it very amusing when reports came out that Stephen Curry, who’s dominated them in the playoffs over the past decade-plus, was set to return from a 27-game absence that spanned over two months in a game against them on Sunday. And for a second there, it looks as though […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets real about Stephen Curry’s form after long absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry reminds everyone he’s back after bonkers 3 vs. Rockets

Breaking news: Stephen Curry is still a good basketball player. Curry had a valiant effort in the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Houston Rockets, 117-116, on Sunday, showing everyone that he has not missed a beat. Curry made his much-anticipated return from a knee injury, which kept him sidelined for two months. In his […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry reminds everyone he’s back after bonkers 3 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild but brilliant move Lions must make in 2026 NFL Draft

The air in Detroit is thick with gritty anticipation as we approach the 2026 NFL Draft. This franchise has spent the last few years shedding its “Same Old Lions” skin. They have embraced a culture of kneecap-biting resilience. Now, though, after missing out on the recent NFL Playoffs, the stakes have never been higher. General […] The post Wild but brilliant move Lions must make in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James weighs in on Cooper Flagg similarities

On Sunday night, a duel between the NBA’s preeminent old guard in LeBron James and the league’s brightest young up-and-coming superstar in Cooper Flagg ensued. The superstars racked up the points in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks’ matchup, but in the end, Flagg was simply the more dominant star […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James weighs in on Cooper Flagg similarities appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors star Stephen Curry’s reaction to playing with Seth will hit fans in the feels

On Sunday night, Stephen Curry returned to action for the Golden State Warriors after a 27-game absence that spanned over two months. Despite their 117-116 loss to the Houston Rockets, the Warriors have to be very pleased to see Curry back and firing as if he hadn’t missed plenty of time due to a knee […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry’s reaction to playing with Seth will hit fans in the feels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Dwyane Wade feels honored by Stephen Curry’s return from injury

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry picked up right where he left off in his return from his knee injury, as he had an impressive performance against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center on Sunday. Curry rallied the Warriors in the fourth quarter, scoring five straight points to cut the Rockets’ lead to one with […] The post Why Dwyane Wade feels honored by Stephen Curry’s return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg reacts to ROY race after 96 points in last two games

For what has felt like the entire season, Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has been playing catch up to college teammate Kon Knueppel in the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year award race. Knueppel has simply been the more consistent player from start to finish, and it helps that the Charlotte Hornets have turned things […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg reacts to ROY race after 96 points in last two games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild but brilliant move Bears must make in 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears are rapidly running out of time to waste Caleb Williams’ rookie contract window. It’s no longer about searching for direction in Chicago. Now. it’s all about making an impact. The 2026 NFL Draft represents a defining inflection point. As such, conservative roster-building simply won’t cut it. Chicago has patched holes, shuffled contracts, […] The post Wild but brilliant move Bears must make in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Announcer roasts Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, suggests he’s flopping vs. Spurs

There is no doubting that Nikola Jokic is one of the best players, if not outright the best, in the NBA at present. The Denver Nuggets star is so impactful at worst and downright unstoppable at best. On Saturday afternoon, not even a matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs could slow down […] The post Announcer roasts Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, suggests he’s flopping vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets fans erupt with reactions to wild ending in win vs. Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry made his much-awaited return from a knee injury on Sunday, but it was Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun who had a heroic moment. Sengun sank the game-winning bucket with 11.1 seconds left to lift the Rockets past the Warriors, 117-116, at Chase Center and notch their sixth straight victory. […] The post Rockets fans erupt with reactions to wild ending in win vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How did Warriors’ Stephen Curry look in first game back from 27-game absence

Stephen Curry, after much consternation, finally made his return to the Golden State Warriors lineup on Sunday night against, fittingly, the Houston Rockets. Curry had missed the past 27 games for the Warriors due to a knee injury, so the Warriors decided that it would be best to bring him off the bench to bed […] The post How did Warriors’ Stephen Curry look in first game back from 27-game absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd takes home Naismith Coach of the Year after 36-3 season

Despite a brutal end to the Arizona Wildcats’ Final Four run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, head coach Tommy Lloyd is taking home some hardware with the end to the team’s 2025-26 campaign. Lloyd completed the fifth season of his head coaching career with the Wildcats. He has lifted the program to serious prominence, making […] The post Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd takes home Naismith Coach of the Year after 36-3 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers DH Joc Pederson’s immediate NSFW reaction to slump-breaking home run

To say that the Texas Rangers’ acquisition of Joc Pederson has been an all-out disaster would be a major understatement. Coming off a 2025 season in which he recorded a ghastly OPS of .613 and an fWAR tally of -0.8, Pederson has not done much throughout the start of the 2026 campaign to dispel the […] The post Rangers DH Joc Pederson’s immediate NSFW reaction to slump-breaking home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green gets into it with Jabari Smith Jr. in heated moment in Warriors-Rockets

The Golden State Warriors welcomed back Stephen Curry on Sunday against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center. Curry missed two months due to a knee injury. He might be relieved to know that, aside from their woeful record, nothing much has changed for the Warriors, particularly with Draymond Green, who got into a scuffle with […] The post Draymond Green gets into it with Jabari Smith Jr. in heated moment in Warriors-Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Mike Trout calls out risky strategy after HBP vs. Mariners

Mike Trout may no longer be the superstar of yesteryear, but he is still a quality hitter when healthy. His bat speed has declined considerably, and his contributions have fallen off a cliff, but the Los Angeles Angels star is still grinding, looking to contribute for his team however he can. He entered the Angels’ […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout calls out risky strategy after HBP vs. Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s Jamie Jaquez Jr. has heartfelt reaction to sister Gabriela’s national championship with UCLA

With the Miami Heat having a day off on Sunday, it was the perfect time for Jaime Jaquez Jr. to fly a few thousand miles to Phoenix and watch his sister make history. UCLA notched its first-ever national title in the NCAA Women’s Tournament following its 28-point drubbing of South Carolina, 79-51, at Mortgage Matchup […] The post Heat’s Jamie Jaquez Jr. has heartfelt reaction to sister Gabriela’s national championship with UCLA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James reveals immediate reactions to Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries

LeBron James didn’t hold back his thoughts on the significant injuries involving Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 regular season nears its end. Doncic and Reaves are both dealing with Grade 2 injuries. Doncic injured his hamstring against the Oklahoma City Thunder while Reaves hurt his oblique as both ailments […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reveals immediate reactions to Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Cameron Payne out at least 2 weeks with hamstring injury

The Philadelphia 76ers have endured a plethora of injury woes all season long, and they’re only starting to become healthier. If there was ever a time for a team to hit peak health, it’s heading into the playoffs, and the important thing is that the likes of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George are […] The post 76ers’ Cameron Payne out at least 2 weeks with hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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