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Pistons’ Jalen Duren reflects on proving doubters wrong by clinching Eastern Conference

The Detroit Pistons’ elite reign over the Eastern Conference will now carry to the postseason. After defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93, the Pistons have now clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2006-07. Detroit has remained in the top spot of their conference longer than any other team […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren reflects on proving doubters wrong by clinching Eastern Conference appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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South Carolina’s Dawn Staley doesn’t want Geno Auriemma ‘distraction’ right now

Ever since the moment that South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley had a heated exchange with Geno Auriemma of UConn after the Gamecocks beat the Huskies in the Final Four, 62-48, there has been a lot of debate. While Auriemma would apologize for the incident with Staley, the Gamecocks’ head coach would speak […] The post South Carolina’s Dawn Staley doesn’t want Geno Auriemma ‘distraction’ right now appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Elliot Cadeau lays out how Michigan basketball easily took care of Arizona

On Saturday evening, the Michigan basketball program bulldozed its way to the national championship game with a dominant win over Arizona in the Final Four. Michigan took control of this game from the opening tip and never looked back, largely going on cruise control for large spurts of the second half en route to the […] The post Elliot Cadeau lays out how Michigan basketball easily took care of Arizona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dan Hurley thanks UConn basketball legends for showing up vs. Illinois

On Saturday evening, the UConn basketball program made it to its third national championship game in the last four years with a relatively comfortable win over Illinois in the Final Four. UConn got off to a hot start in this one and largely controlled things throughout, executing enough down the stretch in order to hold […] The post Dan Hurley thanks UConn basketball legends for showing up vs. Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

The New York Jets’ 2026 NFL Draft guide is here to get you ready for the main event later this month. Now that the draft is less than a month away, it is the perfect time to take a look at New York’s draft picks, some potential targets, and the team’s recent draft history. The […] The post Jets 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn’s Hurley has jokes for Geno Auriemma after Dawn Staley fight

On Saturday evening, the UConn basketball program punched its ticket to the national championship game with a relatively comfortable win over Illinois in the Final Four. The Huskies controlled this game from start to finish, and will now take on the Michigan Wolverines in the national championship game on Monday evening. Earlier in the weekend, […] The post UConn’s Hurley has jokes for Geno Auriemma after Dawn Staley fight appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Rob Thomson shares latest Zack Wheeler injury recovery update

The Philadelphia Phillies know their rotation will get a massive boost when Zack Wheeler returns from injury. If he continues on his current trajectory, that could be sooner rather than later. Wheeler is set to start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, manager Rob Thomson confirmed, via Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He will then […] The post Phillies’ Rob Thomson shares latest Zack Wheeler injury recovery update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Fab Five aren’t fans of Yaxel Lendeborg’s nickname

Michigan basketball royalty, the Fab Five, know a little something about nicknames. Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson have the best and most identifiable group nickname in college basketball history. However, while joining the March Madness Final Four broadcast of Michigan’s 91-73 win over Arizona, the group shared that it […] The post The Fab Five aren’t fans of Yaxel Lendeborg’s nickname appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan basketball’s Yaxel Lendeborg vows to play through injury in National Championship game

On Saturday evening, the Michigan basketball program punched its ticket to the national championship game with a dominant win over the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four. The Wolverines will now take on the UConn Huskies, who breezed past Illinois in comfortable fashion in their own Final Four matchup, on Monday evening. In the first […] The post Michigan basketball’s Yaxel Lendeborg vows to play through injury in National Championship game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild but brilliant move Browns must make in 2026 NFL Draft

Playing it safe in 2026 won’t be enough for the Cleveland Browns. They have to know that comfort is the enemy of contention. This is a franchise that has flirted with relevance, built a bruising identity, and assembled enough talent to compete on any given Sunday. That isn’t the goal anymore, though. The goal is […] The post Wild but brilliant move Browns must make in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Olympian Laila Edwards reveals the celeb she wants to meet next

Laila Edwards has met several celebrities since the USA Women’s Hockey Team won gold at the Olympics, but there is still one on her wishlist. Edwards was a part of the winning USA Women’s Hockey Team that brought home gold after defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime. She told TMZ Sports that she has since “met […] The post Olympian Laila Edwards reveals the celeb she wants to meet next appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Carlos Mendoza sets timeline for Juan Soto injury update

As the New York Mets battle through their 2026 season, they’re relying on superstar Juan Soto to lead their playoff push. However, Soto may now be forced to take a trip to the injured list. The outfielder is dealing with a calf strain after being forced to leave the Mets’ Saturday matchup against the San […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza sets timeline for Juan Soto injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Georgia’s Christen Miller has perfect reaction to Travon Walker’s $110 million extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars suddenly look like a dangerous AFC team under head coach Liam Coen. Jacksonville locked up Travon Walker on a four-year, $110 million contract extension weeks before the 2026 NFL Draft. That news resulted in one perfect moment for one of Walker’s friends, who is a prospect in this year’s draft class. NFL […] The post Georgia’s Christen Miller has perfect reaction to Travon Walker’s $110 million extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Jo Adell gets Gatorade bath after incredible defensive showing vs. Mariners

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell put on a show against the Seattle Mariners, robbing three potential home runs. His Angels teammates celebrated accordingly after the game. Thanks in part to Adell’s defensive work, Los Angeles earned a 1-0 victory. As the outfielder was being interview, he earned himself a Gatorade bath, via Talkin’ Baseball. […] The post Angels’ Jo Adell gets Gatorade bath after incredible defensive showing vs. Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 players Panthers must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft

As fans gaze toward the 2026 NFL Draft, the atmosphere in Charlotte is thick with both anticipation and a lingering, justified anxiety. The Carolina Panthers are standing at the edge of something real. After years of instability, the franchise has finally found direction with Bryce Young at the helm. They also have a front office […] The post 2 players Panthers must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg vows to win National Championship for Fab Five

Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson never brought the Michigan basketball program a national championship. The Fab Five may be the greatest team in school history, but if Dusty May’s 2026 squad can bring home the title, they may leapfrog the school’s most famous team. After beating Arizona 91-73 to […] The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg vows to win National Championship for Fab Five appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Davis, Trae Young headline lengthy Wizards injury report for Easter tank-off vs. Nets

The Washington Wizards will face the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in their most important tank matc of the season. Brooklyn enters the matchup one game behind Washington for first place in the draft lottery standings with five games remaining. Both teams will be without the majority of their top players during the tank-off. Anthony Davis […] The post Anthony Davis, Trae Young headline lengthy Wizards injury report for Easter tank-off vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt announces engagement

Gracie Hunt is engaged! The daughter of Kansas City Chiefs executive officer Clark Hunt announced her engagement to Derek Green on social media Saturday, April 4th. “It was always you,” Gracie captioned the photo of Green proposing, adding the ring, red heart, and infinity emoji before quoting the scripture Romans 8:28. “And we know that […] The post Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt announces engagement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Would Cardinals draft Ty Simpson at No. 3? Ian Rapoport ‘wouldn’t be stunned’

The Arizona Cardinals could be an exciting team to watch during the 2026 NFL Draft. Arizona is in the quarterback market after cutting Kyler Murray earlier this offseason. One NFL insider added to the hype surrounding one fringe first-round quarterback in a recent interview. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport recently mused on the possibility of Arizona […] The post Would Cardinals draft Ty Simpson at No. 3? Ian Rapoport ‘wouldn’t be stunned’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tiger Woods’ plane lands overseas sparks rehab rumors amid DUI arrest

Tiger Woods might already be on his way to seek help following his DUI arrest last month. Woods was involved in a rollover crash in Florida when he allegedly attempted to pass a truck, clipping the back of the truck’s trailer, which in turn made the car rollover. He was arrested for DUI, property damage, […] The post Tiger Woods’ plane lands overseas sparks rehab rumors amid DUI arrest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Inter Miami owner David Beckham responds with ‘promise’ to Matthew McConaughey’s viral letter

Before the showdown between Austin FC and David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF, Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey penned an emotional letter to the soccer icon before the opening of Nu Stadium. McConaughey thanked Beckham for popularizing, or being the one who “supercharged” the sport, in the United States and for giving MLS soccer “fresh legitimacy.” Still, […] The post Inter Miami owner David Beckham responds with ‘promise’ to Matthew McConaughey’s viral letter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Georgia State WR to meet with 12 teams ahead of NFL Draft

Georgia State Panthers wide receiver Ted Hurst is drawing attention ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, with 12 teams scheduling in-person visits and workouts, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Saturday. Among the franchises confirmed to meet with Hurst are the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings, with his itinerary […] The post Georgia State WR to meet with 12 teams ahead of NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson defends Eagles QB Jalen Hurts after Lavonte David diss

The Philadelphia Eagles always seem to be surrounded by controversy. A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts are no longer friends and it seems that Hurts is the team’s favorite scapegoat. But one former Eagles player does not want to sit idly by while other NFL players take shots at Hurts this offseason. Lavonte David, the Buccaneers […] The post C.J. Gardner-Johnson defends Eagles QB Jalen Hurts after Lavonte David diss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama had fun in loss to Nuggets

Victor Wembanyama has not hidden his drive to rank as one of the NBA’s best nor his priority to win. So, while an overtime loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets stings, the San Antonio Spurs superstar described it another way. “I think it was an amazing game. Very fun. One of the most […] The post Why Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama had fun in loss to Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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