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Michigan basketball’s X-factor to beat Arizona in Final Four tilt

Apr 1, 2026 @ 12:15am

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After dominating throughout the 2025-2026 college basketball season, Michigan and Arizona meet in the Final Four with everything on the line. Led by their frontcourt tandem of Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr., the Wolverines will meet their match against the equally physical Wildcats. Michigan struggled some at the end of the regular […] The post Michigan basketball’s X-factor to beat Arizona in Final Four tilt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors’ Stephen Curry drops measured take on injury return after first 5-of-5 action

Apr 1, 2026 @ 12:03am

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The Golden State Warriors can’t wait to have Stephen Curry back on the court. The star point guard has been out for Golden State’s last 25 games with a knee injury. While the Warriors have survived and are on track to at least make it to the Play-In Tournament, they’ll need their captain back to […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry drops measured take on injury return after first 5-of-5 action appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why Suns’ Jordan Ott benched Jalen Green during fourth quarter of Magic loss

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:58pm

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One man was conspicuously absent for the Phoenix Suns on the court during crunch time of their 115-111 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night: Jalen Green. Green was on the bench for the entirety of the fourth quarter, as he did not return to action after he was subbed out of play by […] The post Why Suns’ Jordan Ott benched Jalen Green during fourth quarter of Magic loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

2026 NHL Mock Draft 5.0: Pre-playoff predictions as regular season nears end

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:55pm

The 2025-26 NHL season is nearing its end. The Florida Panthers are close to being eliminated from postseason contention. As a result, it is a near-guarantee that we will have a new Stanley Cup champion in 2026. For those eliminated, like the Panthers, their attention turns toward the 2026 NHL Draft. With the season entering […] The post 2026 NHL Mock Draft 5.0: Pre-playoff predictions as regular season nears end appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gives honest Kodai Senga assessment after Cardinals loss

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:52pm

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The New York Mets came away from Tuesday night’s matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals with mixed results, as the final score did not reflect the encouraging performance of starting pitcher Kodai Senga. Despite the 3-0 loss at Busch Stadium, the outing provided a positive sign for a rotation seeking consistency early in the 2026 […] The post Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gives honest Kodai Senga assessment after Cardinals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

St. Bonaventure will love Jazz coach Will Hardy’s endorsement of Mike MacDonald

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:41pm

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St. Bonaventure has found its guy as the school is set to hire Mike MacDonald as coach. According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, St. Bonaventure and MacDonald are already finalizing a deal, with the official announcement expected in the coming days. MacDonald will take over from Mark Schmidt, who retired after 19 seasons with the Bonnies. […] The post St. Bonaventure will love Jazz coach Will Hardy’s endorsement of Mike MacDonald appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors’ Steve Kerr offers ‘imposter syndrome’ advice for Giants’ Tony Vitello

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:39pm

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The San Francisco Giants, desperate to reinvigorate the team after failed playoff pushes in each of the past four seasons, made the bombshell hiring of Tony Vitello, who made his mark on the coaching radar as the head honcho of the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program. This hire was unprecedented, as MLB teams usually preferred to […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr offers ‘imposter syndrome’ advice for Giants’ Tony Vitello appeared first on ClutchPoints.

5 best KJ Lewis transfer portal destinations after Georgetown exit

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:36pm

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After one season with Georgetown, KJ Lewis will enter the college basketball transfer portal for the second consecutive offseason. The third-team All-Big East guard, who began his career at Arizona, is already expected to be one of the top players of the portal class. Lewis enters the portal after averaging 14.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 […] The post 5 best KJ Lewis transfer portal destinations after Georgetown exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers’ LeBron James needed just 5 seconds for chasedown block vs. Cavaliers

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:19pm

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On Tuesday night, LeBron James suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers in a clash against his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers despite it coming on the second of a back-to-back. James did play 33 minutes on Monday night in a 120-102 win over the Washington Wizards, and at his age, him sitting out back-to-backs would be […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James needed just 5 seconds for chasedown block vs. Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:14pm

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The Tampa Bay Lightning may not be playing their best hockey as the regular season comes to a close, but there’s no reason that head coach Jon Cooper’s team won’t feel quite a bit of confidence once the playoffs get underway. The Lightning combine explosive offensive skills with Nikita Kucherov at the top of the […] The post Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Wisconsin football issues statement on Jack Pugh’s passing

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:14pm

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It’s been a tough time for Wisconsin Football. But that pales in comparison to hearing that former player Jack Pugh had passed away at the age of 25. The cause of his death is unknown at this time. In response, Wisconsin Football issued an official statement offering condolences to Jack’s family on X, formerly Twitter. […] The post Wisconsin football issues statement on Jack Pugh’s passing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nuggets clinch playoffs berth on their day off

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:09pm

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The Denver Nuggets (48-28) will officially be competing in the NBA playoffs for an eighth consecutive year. They clinched their spot in the Western Conference gauntlet on Tuesday night, and they did not even have to lift a finger. All the fourth-place squad needed was a loss by the seventh-place Phoenix Suns. The Orlando Magic […] The post Nuggets clinch playoffs berth on their day off appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Roger Goodell sounds off on labor dispute with NFL referees as replacement officials loom

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:04pm

The NFL is already facing major problems ahead of the new season as its labor dispute with the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) continues to drag on. Both camps have struggled to come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and it looks like no one is willing to budge. If the issue persists, […] The post Roger Goodell sounds off on labor dispute with NFL referees as replacement officials loom appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Magic’s Paolo Banchero sounds off on important win vs. Suns

Mar 31, 2026 @ 10:59pm

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The Orlando Magic have been struggling as of late, and fans are losing patience with head coach Jamahl Mosley. This was a team that lost by 52 points just a few days ago. But the Magic got themselves an all-important win on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, outlasting another aspiring playoff team en route […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero sounds off on important win vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Pirates manager Don Kelly gets money’s worth before ejection vs. Reds

Mar 31, 2026 @ 10:57pm

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The Pittsburgh Pirates took center stage in a heated moment Tuesday night as manager Don Kelly argued his ejection during a tense matchup vs. the Cincinnati Reds. While Pittsburgh secured an 8–3 victory, the eighth inning created drama that briefly shifted focus away from the scoreboard. Kelly watched momentum change shift as the Reds launched […] The post Pirates manager Don Kelly gets money’s worth before ejection vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch pumped for ‘grown men’ Mike Evans, Christian Kirk

Mar 31, 2026 @ 10:53pm

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The San Francisco 49ers are once again gearing up for what should be an extremely competitive race in the NFC West once again in 2026. Last season, San Francisco navigated a ton of injuries to still win 12 games and take down the Eagles in the playoffs. Unfortunately, San Francisco was still just the third-best […] The post 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch pumped for ‘grown men’ Mike Evans, Christian Kirk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ex-WWE star begs Oba Femi to ‘stop murdering my students’ after viral RAW moment

Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:43pm

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During his latest altercation with Brock Lesnar on WWE Monday Night RAW, rising Superstar Oba Femi upset a former star, Dijack. He reacted to the viral moment where Femi threw a security guard, launching him several feet onto the entrance ramp. This may have been one of Dijack’s students, as he asked Femi to “Please […] The post Ex-WWE star begs Oba Femi to ‘stop murdering my students’ after viral RAW moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bulls rumors: Jaden Ivey asked reporters if they ‘fornicated before marriage’

Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:39pm

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The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday, and a report released Tuesday shed further light on the circumstances surrounding his brief tenure with the team. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Ivey’s interactions with media members raised concerns within the organization. Cowley reported that Ivey, who had recently joined the Bulls […] The post Bulls rumors: Jaden Ivey asked reporters if they ‘fornicated before marriage’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rangers’ Jacob deGrom set for 2026 debut after injury scratch

Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:32pm

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Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom was scratched from his first scheduled start of the season due to neck stiffness. However, the injury won’t be keeping him on the shelf for long. deGrom has been announced as the Rangers’ starter for Tuesday’s matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. deGrom’s initial reaction to the injury, and his belief […] The post Rangers’ Jacob deGrom set for 2026 debut after injury scratch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes

Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:29pm

All the way back in 2000, the playoff-bound New Jersey Devils fired head coach Larry Robinson 74 games into the season, replaced him with Robbie Ftorek, and went on to win the Stanley Cup. A full 26 years later, the Vegas Golden Knights are hoping to follow a similar blueprint after shockingly replacing Bruce Cassidy […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jay Glazer reveals which NFL head coach picked up tab on annual ‘day-drinking day’

Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:28pm

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With the NFL Draft rolling around next month, the latest event was the annual NFL Owners Meeting, where executives and head coaches met and spoke with the media. As the NFL Draft is the next big event before teams prepare for the 2026 season, most of the head coaches met up for a “day-drinking day,” […] The post Jay Glazer reveals which NFL head coach picked up tab on annual ‘day-drinking day’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Browns’ Todd Monken reveals hilarious reason for missing head coaches photo at NFL owners meetings

Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:26pm

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The Cleveland Browns are hoping to take a step forward in 2026 after another dreadful 2025 season. While Myles Garrett provided some highlights by breaking the sack record, the team’s offense was a disaster, and the squad is hoping that the hiring of Todd Monken as their next head coach will help things out on […] The post Browns’ Todd Monken reveals hilarious reason for missing head coaches photo at NFL owners meetings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Broncos HC Sean Payton admits to not starting 2026 NFL Draft prep yet

Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:21pm

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is a little behind on his 2026 NFL Draft preparation, even if he knows his team needs a new tight end. Despite free agency all but wrapped up and the draft quickly approaching, Payton admitted he has not done much research yet as of Tuesday, DNVR Broncos’ Zac Stevens […] The post Broncos HC Sean Payton admits to not starting 2026 NFL Draft prep yet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

4 players Dolphins must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft

Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:19pm

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The Dolphins’ offseason plans are becoming increasingly clear, as they have invested significant money in Malik Willis, indicating he is their chosen quarterback for the future. However, they have also raised concerns about the rest of their offense by trading away Jaylen Waddle, amid an offseason that already saw the departure of other proven playmakers. […] The post 4 players Dolphins must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.