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Joel Embiid’s April Fool’s Day playing status drama continues with follow-up tweet

Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:40pm

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To prevent any further confusion, Joel Embiid is officially ruled out for the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup vs. the Washington Wizards. The veteran center made things incredibly confusing on social media after being shocked by this playing status for Wednesday night’s contest. Just gotta love April Fool’s Day, right? Ky Carlin of USA Today initially reported […] The post Joel Embiid’s April Fool’s Day playing status drama continues with follow-up tweet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cathy Engelbert touts major WNBA milestone with full revenue share

Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:32pm

The WNBA and the players union finally came to an agreement on a new CBA last month, setting everything in motion for the 2026 season. At the forefront of the new CBA is the subject of revenue sharing, something WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is excited to see come to fruition. During a recent appearance on […] The post Cathy Engelbert touts major WNBA milestone with full revenue share appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Wild Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis stat further highlights lopsided Lakers trade

Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:28pm

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The Los Angeles Lakers claimed a new stat Wednesday attached to the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. Which only further emboldens who really won after LA sent Anthony Davis to Dallas in exchange. Doncic is becoming everything JJ Redick and the Lakers envisioned when he arrived in that mega 2025 deal. However, this stat presented by […] The post Wild Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis stat further highlights lopsided Lakers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What Blazers’ Jrue Holiday had to say about Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland

Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:26pm

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The Portland Trail Blazers won a big game against the LA Clippers on Tuesday night despite the strong recent play of Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland coming into the contest. While Deni Avdija was his usual star self, the Blazers got a much-needed boost from Jrue Holiday in the win. Holiday finished the six rebounds, […] The post What Blazers’ Jrue Holiday had to say about Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Justin Crawford, Edmundo Sosa hero ball has Phillies fans going wild

Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:21pm

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The Philadelphia Phillies came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon. Rookie Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played hero ball to secure the series win. After trailing 5-3 heading into the 9th inning and with the bases loaded, Sosa drove in two runs with an RBI single to left field. That evened […] The post Justin Crawford, Edmundo Sosa hero ball has Phillies fans going wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers drops mic on Huskies dominance amid double Final 4 bids

Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:09pm

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UConn athletics has been defined by its basketball programs in the 21st century. The UConn basketball programs, combined, have been the two best since the turn of the century, with the women’s team extremely dominant and the men’s team playing well, too. It is something that UConn alums take notice of, and Paige Bueckers recently […] The post Former UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers drops mic on Huskies dominance amid double Final 4 bids appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mark Daigneault gets brutally honest on hate towards Thunder amid success

Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:06pm

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Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed the stark contrast between being an up-and-coming threat and embracing a villain role as defending champions. The Thunder captured its 60th regular-season win on Sunday, beating the Detroit Pistons 114-110 in overtime. Oklahoma City, 60-16, remains atop the Western Conference standings. After a 24-1 start, some predicted […] The post Mark Daigneault gets brutally honest on hate towards Thunder amid success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick gets touching message from sons after 100th career win

Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:04pm

BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-113 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, the team clinched back-to-back seasons of at least 50 wins for the first time since Phil Jackson was at the helm from 2007-2011. The win gave Lakers head coach JJ Redick his 100th career coaching win, and after the game, he received […] The post JJ Redick gets touching message from sons after 100th career win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why Arizona basketball will win 2026 NCAA Tournament

Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:00pm

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Distractions hover above Arizona basketball as the Wildcats make their way to Indianapolis. Head coach Tommy Lloyd has his name continuously attached to the North Carolina opening, despite denying interest. ‘Zona also has one painful history reminder before the Final Four. That reminder involves Arizona’s last title game appearance, which saw Duke win in 2001. […] The post Why Arizona basketball will win 2026 NCAA Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tre Jones admits Bulls are ‘ready to move on’ from Jaden Ivey attention

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:54pm

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The Chicago Bulls (29-46) are shifting their focus back to basketball as they prepare to host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, with guard Tre Jones stating the team is ready to move past the recent attention surrounding Jaden Ivey. Chicago enters the matchup at the United Center looking to regroup following a turbulent stretch […] The post Tre Jones admits Bulls are ‘ready to move on’ from Jaden Ivey attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kalen DeBoer closes door on leaving Alabama after Michigan interest

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:44pm

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In a recent interview with On3, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer set the record straight about leaving the Crimson Tide and whether he was interested in the Michigan job. Alabama under DeBoer had a solid 10-3 season in 2025 and beat Oklahoma in the opening round of the College Football Playoffs. But their National Championship […] The post Kalen DeBoer closes door on leaving Alabama after Michigan interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:43pm

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The Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft guide is here to get you ready for the big event later this month. Now that the draft is less than a month away, let’s look at Detroit’s draft picks, some potential targets, and the team’s recent draft history. The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania […] The post Lions 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Elliot Cadeau suffers allergic reaction before Michigan leaves for Final Four

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:26pm

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Michigan basketball will be facing off against Arizona in the Final Four, and it is supposed to be one of the more anticipated matchups of the tournament. Before Michigan left for the game, one of their players had a medical emergency, according to WWJ 950. “NEW… a member of the Michigan Wolverines basketball team needed […] The post Elliot Cadeau suffers allergic reaction before Michigan leaves for Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.

4 players Chargers must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:17pm

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The Chargers finds itself in a peculiar situation during the offseason, and despite the return of Tony Jefferson and a few moderate veteran signings, ESPN has ranked the Chargers dead last. To address some of their protection issues, the team added guard Kayode Awosika, another addition to an offensive line that still appears unstable in […] The post 4 players Chargers must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yankees’ Aaron Boone explains why Giancarlo Stanton got Wednesday off amid hot start

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:11pm

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The New York Yankees have started the season well, and they’ll be looking to continue their strong play against the Seattle Mariners. In hopes of keeping their players fresh early, Giancarlo Stanton will not be in the lineup for the game, and manager Aaron Boone explained why. “This is the day we had marked with […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone explains why Giancarlo Stanton got Wednesday off amid hot start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kevin Durant’s early Whoop bet now shows massive 81x surge

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:10pm

Whoop just made a major statement in the wearable tech space, and Kevin Durant finds himself at the center of it. The company secured $575 million in a Series G round, pushing its valuation to $10.1 billion. For Durant, this moment reflects a long game that continues to deliver, per Sportico. Durant entered early. Back […] The post Kevin Durant’s early Whoop bet now shows massive 81x surge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Exclusive: How Rockets’ Tristen Newton balances NBA-G League shuffle

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:05pm

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Ever since Tristen Newton has been in the NBA, he’s been playing on a two-way contract. After being cut in training camp by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Newton was playing in the G League before being signed to a two-way contract by the Houston Rockets in early January. With just a handful of games remaining in […] The post Exclusive: How Rockets’ Tristen Newton balances NBA-G League shuffle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chiefs pull off savage Andy Reid April Fools’ Day joke

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:04pm

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The Kansas City Chiefs have had a busy offseason thus far, recently signing star running back and reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in free agency. The Chiefs are hoping to bounce back after missing the playoffs altogether in the 2025 season, which ended in star quarterback Patrick Mahomes going down with a torn […] The post Chiefs pull off savage Andy Reid April Fools’ Day joke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why John Kuhn is so alarmed by Matt LaFleur’s ‘not bought in’ revelation

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:00pm

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The Green Bay Packers made some win-now moves during NFL free agency, signing defensive tackle Javon Hargrave while adding a few role players on both sides of the ball. But adding new talent won’t mean anything if the culture in Green Bay is starting to crumble. Packers insider Matt Schneidman dropped some concerning news during […] The post Why John Kuhn is so alarmed by Matt LaFleur’s ‘not bought in’ revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman strikes out 10 in 2nd straight start to begin 2026

Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:00pm

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Toronto Blue Jays’ starting pitcher Kevin Gausman opened up the 2026 season with 11 strikeouts in his first start on the mound. In his second outing in the campaign, Gausman managed to strike out 10 batters once again. In the top of the sixth inning during Wednesday’s game between the Colorado Rockies and the Blue […] The post Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman strikes out 10 in 2nd straight start to begin 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MLB The Show 26 Update 4 Improves Gameplay & Player Models

Apr 1, 2026 @ 3:39pm

A new MLB The Show 26 Game Update 4 arrived over the weekend, adding improvements to Gameplay and several core modes. Overall, this update generally fixes a lot of bugs, and also updates several player modes. RTTS, Diamond Dynasty, Franchise, and the gameplay all received some love in the latest patch. Without further ado, let’s […] The post MLB The Show 26 Update 4 Improves Gameplay & Player Models appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What is the latest on Yankees SP Carlos Rodon’s hamstring tightness?

Apr 1, 2026 @ 3:34pm

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The New York Yankees are off to a scorching hot start to the 2026 MLB season. The boys in pinstripes are 4-1 after sweeping the San Francisco Giants and winning last night against the Seattle Mariners. NY heads into Game 3 tonight aiming to win their second consecutive series on the West Coast. The Yankees […] The post What is the latest on Yankees SP Carlos Rodon’s hamstring tightness? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Titans’ Robert Saleh reunites with another ex-Jets player

Apr 1, 2026 @ 3:32pm

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The Tennessee Titans have made some changes and additions to their roster this offseason, as they look to get the bad taste of last season out of their mouths. One of the things they’ve done so far is invest in their offense to give Cam Ward the best chance to succeed, and they recently made […] The post Titans’ Robert Saleh reunites with another ex-Jets player appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stricter NCAA football transfer portal rules coming in 2026

Apr 1, 2026 @ 3:25pm

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With the NIL and transfer portal era turning college sports into a frenzy, it sounds like the NCAA is finally setting some parameters for the upcoming 2026-27 season. College football teams across the nation could face big-time penalties due to the new rules being initiated. Reports indicate that the NCAA will now penalize any program […] The post Stricter NCAA football transfer portal rules coming in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.