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J. Cole reportedly signs with the Nanjing Monkey Kings

J. Cole is reportedly ready to go back on the court. The Grammy-winning rapper, who has had several stints in professional basketball, has reportedly signed with the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Association, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the […] The post J. Cole reportedly signs with the Nanjing Monkey Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse drops obvious take on Paul George’s big game vs. Wizards

Sitting out for an extended period is not new to Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George. He has dealt with major injuries in the past, and he has always maintained his mental resolve despite being out of the game for multiple weeks. This season, however, it was not injuries that forced him to sit out, but […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse drops obvious take on Paul George’s big game vs. Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Cam Schlittler loves target on NY’s back: ‘Everyone hates us’

The New York Yankees are the perfect archetype of a team that everyone loves to hate. A big-market team that has seen a lot of success in years past, is still one of the best teams in the league, and has a rabid fanbase that supports the team no matter what. That’s a sure-fire way […] The post Yankees’ Cam Schlittler loves target on NY’s back: ‘Everyone hates us’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s 24 3-pointers vs. Celtics shatter NBA record, but not how you’d expect

The Miami Heat made it rain from deep in South Beach Wednesday night, but even their scorching 3-point barrage was not enough to avoid a loss at the hands of Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center in Miami. The Heat went all out on their long shots, going 24-for-47 from behind the […] The post Heat’s 24 3-pointers vs. Celtics shatter NBA record, but not how you’d expect appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Illinois basketball will win 2026 NCAA Tournament

Illinois basketball waited 21 years to redeem itself from the last Final Four appearance. The Illini would love to erase the memories of the 2005 National Championship game loss to North Carolina. Illinois plays a UConn team to open the round of four. These teams have met before with UConn claiming the 74-61 romp back […] The post Why Illinois basketball will win 2026 NCAA Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cam’ron Ransom talks Bethune-Cookman resurgence, NFL Draft prospects

Bethune-Cookman star Cam’Rom Ransom has an interesting story that goes along with his phenomenal plays on the field. After spending time at Georgia Southern and McNeese, Ransom transferred over to the Wildcats and didn’t see the field immediately. He redshirted during the 2023 season, a place that can be a perilous position for talented quarterbacks. […] The post Cam’ron Ransom talks Bethune-Cookman resurgence, NFL Draft prospects appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tiger Woods to seek rehab outside of the country

Tiger Woods is seeking help. The five-time Masters champion will reportedly be seeking treatment following his DUI outside of the country. This was reportedly made as a request by Woods, which was granted by a judge on Wednesday, April 1. Woods’ lawyer Douglas Duncan claimed that the pro golfer is in an “urgent need for […] The post Tiger Woods to seek rehab outside of the country appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reds pitcher incredibly enters class of Jacob Misiorowski

The Cincinnati Reds are seeing a significant development in Graham Ashcraft, whose recent rise now places him alongside some of the game’s most electric arms. With a sharp increase in slider velocity, Ashcraft is emerging as a potential late-inning weapon for Cincinnati. Ashcraft delivered an encouraging performance Wednesday vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, throwing a scoreless […] The post Reds pitcher incredibly enters class of Jacob Misiorowski appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors coach succinctly explains embarrassing loss to Kings

The Toronto Raptors suffered a second straight loss after getting embarrassed by the Sacramento Kings, 123-115, at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. The Raptors fell to 42-34. Their back-to-back defeats were critical, as they are trying to lock a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference and avoid the Play-In Tournament. They are currently in seventh place. […] The post Raptors coach succinctly explains embarrassing loss to Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Bryce Harper gets real on struggles after first HR of season

The Philadelphia Phillies picked up an early-season win on Wednesday when they took down the Washington Nationals. Philadelphia claimed the rubber match of a three-game series by a score of 6-5. And it was an encouraging contest, to say the least, considering the struggles of first baseman Bryce Harper. Harper entered the game on a […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper gets real on struggles after first HR of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick reveals influence that led him to pursue NBA coaching

LOS ANGELES – JJ Redick reached several significant marks following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-113 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He notched his 100th career coaching win, and in the process the Lakers’ secured back-to-back seasons of 50+ wins. That also put Redick in rarefied air as only the fourth coach in Lakers’ history to […] The post JJ Redick reveals influence that led him to pursue NBA coaching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr. exit game vs. Jazz with injuries

The Denver Nuggets might have to finish their game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Thursday without two of their key contributors, as Peyton Watson and Tim Hardaway Jr. are dealing with a hamstring injury and a knee injury, respectively. Watson and Hardaway saw action in the first half, but according to The […] The post Nuggets’ Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr. exit game vs. Jazz with injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ravens rumors: Baltimore expected to play Cowboys in Brazil in Week 3

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to be part of the NFL’s expanding international slate in 2026. The Ravens will face the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 3 matchup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Giana Han of The Baltimore Banner reported Wednesday. Dallas will reportedly serve as the designated home team for the game, which is […] The post Ravens rumors: Baltimore expected to play Cowboys in Brazil in Week 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings’ DeMar DeRozan climbs up all-time list while playing where it all began for him

The 2025-26 NBA season is a lost one for the Sacramento Kings, but that’s not going to stop DeMar DeRozan from getting buckets. The veteran shooting guard earned another huge milestone in his NBA career on Wednesday night, when he sank a 3-pointer with just under eight minutes left in the third period of a […] The post Kings’ DeMar DeRozan climbs up all-time list while playing where it all began for him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 best Wes Enis destinations after South Florida transfer decision

The American Athletic Conference watched Wes Enis emerge as the breakout surprise for South Florida basketball. He went from NCAA Division II transfer to igniting the Bulls’ March Madness run. He won over fans despite falling to Louisville during the first round. Enis still captivated Tampa Bay by hitting 16.4 points per game. The southpaw […] The post 3 best Wes Enis destinations after South Florida transfer decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees pull off extremely rare feat after 6 games

The New York Yankees are off to a historic start, anchored by dominant pitching from Max Fried and Cam Schlittler atop the rotation. Their early success has driven a run-prevention surge that ranks among the most effective six-game stretches in modern MLB history. New York has allowed just six total runs across its first six […] The post Yankees pull off extremely rare feat after 6 games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fight nearly breaks out after Magic’s Goga Bitadze commits dangerous foul vs. Hawks

The tension between the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks shot up in the fourth quarter at Kia Center on Thursday after Goga Bitadze committed a dangerous foul. Jock Landale was going up for a shot when Bitadze grabbed his right shoulder, sending him to the ground. Landale rolled in pain after the incident. Dyson […] The post Fight nearly breaks out after Magic’s Goga Bitadze commits dangerous foul vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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History-making Orioles’ Samuel Basallo ABS challenge ends Rangers game

The Baltimore Orioles made history Wednesday with an 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers, as catcher Samuel Basallo became the first player in Major League Baseball to end a game with a successful Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge. With two outs in the top of the ninth and a 1-2 count, Orioles reliever Albert Suarez threw […] The post History-making Orioles’ Samuel Basallo ABS challenge ends Rangers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jason Kelce reveals Travis Kelce’s first nickname

Travis Kelce might be known as the “Big Yeti,” but Jason Kelce revealed that that wasn’t the first nickname the Kansas City Chiefs tight end had. During the April 1 episode of the brothers’ New Heights podcast, the former Philadelphia Eagles star shared that Travis was once called “Hoopsie” earlier in his career. The former […] The post Jason Kelce reveals Travis Kelce’s first nickname appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim gets major shoutout after dominant start in OKC

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have unsurprisingly been the belle of the NL West’s ball to begin the 2026 MLB season, their offense has yet to return to World Series form, with the team falling behind in all but one of their games so far despite only having one loss on the season at time […] The post Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim gets major shoutout after dominant start in OKC appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texans’ DeMeco Ryans shares ‘main thing’ on Tank Dell situation

It’s been more than a year since Tank Dell suffered his horrific injury. One of the breakout stars for the Houston Texans at the time, Dell suffered a catastrophic knee injury in December of 2024. That injury, which saw the wide receiver suffer multiple torn ligaments, forced him to miss the entire 2025 season. Now, […] The post Texans’ DeMeco Ryans shares ‘main thing’ on Tank Dell situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers SP Blake Snell to face live hitters amid shoulder injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a good start to their 2026 season. They are 4-1, following a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks and split the first two of a three-game set with the Cleveland Guardians. They have accomplished this without being at full strength, too. Arguably, the team’s most talented starting pitcher, Blake […] The post Dodgers SP Blake Snell to face live hitters amid shoulder injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kerr taking day-to-day approach with Stephen Curry minute restriction

As the Warriors’ season winds down, Steve Kerr gave a pivotal update on the recovery of Stephen Curry. Curry has been out for an extended time, missing the past 25 games with a patella-femoral pain syndrome/bone bruising that occurred in his right knee. In a recent interview on The Tom Tolbert Show, Kerr was asked […] The post Steve Kerr taking day-to-day approach with Stephen Curry minute restriction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers sign recently acquired defenseman to $3 million contract

The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman David Jiricek have agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract extension, carrying an annual average value of $1.5 million, the team announced Wednesday. The 22-year-old blue-liner was acquired at the March 6 trade deadline from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Bobby Brink. Since joining the organization, Jiricek has […] The post Flyers sign recently acquired defenseman to $3 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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