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Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Columbus Blue Jackets are fighting for their lives and a spot in this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a miserable start to the season, they fired hard-nosed head coach Dean Evason and brought in veteran coach Rick Bowness and the results were immediate. The Blue Jackets (38-24-11, 87 points) surged and steadily climbed up […] The post Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Matt Painter celebrates Purdue seniors for setting the standard for future Boilermakers after March Madness loss

Purdue entered March Madness as a two-seed in the West Region. After making a run to the Elite Eight, they would face Arizona in the Final Four but fall 79-64. After the loss, head coach Matt Painer spoke about his team. He also reflected after the game on his three seniors, Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, […] The post Matt Painter celebrates Purdue seniors for setting the standard for future Boilermakers after March Madness loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Norman Powell playing tonight? Heat vs. Pacers injury report

After the Miami Heat’s blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, 149-128, the team looks to bounce back against the Indiana Pacers, though Norman Powell is on the injury report ahead of the contest. As the Heat have been dealing with injuries all season, seeing Powell on the injury report is concerning since the […] The post Is Norman Powell playing tonight? Heat vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James has perfect reaction to Bryce’s Arizona making it to Final Four

Arizona basketball keeps on dancing. Arizona took a 79-64 victory over Purdue in the Elite Eight, setting up for the Final Four matchup between the winner of Michigan and Tennessee. As Arizona moved on to the final weekend of the tournament, LeBron James gave the perfect reaction to seeing his son’s team, Bryce James, make […] The post LeBron James has perfect reaction to Bryce’s Arizona making it to Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey returned vs. Hornets without even 5-on-5 practice

The Philadelphia 76ers secured a 118–114 road win over the Charlotte Hornets, rallying from a 15-point second-half deficit to halt Charlotte’s five-game home winning streak. The game also saw Philadelphia’s trio of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid play together for the first time since January, as Maxey also made a return after a […] The post Why 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey returned vs. Hornets without even 5-on-5 practice appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid draws wild free throw merchant diss from Hornets broadcaster

Philadelphia 76ers superstar and 2019 NBA MVP Joel Embiid has suffered through yet another injury-curtailed campaign that has restricted his playing time right from the start of the regular season. However, when fit, Embiid has still been his team’s main man, averaging 26.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and four assists per game with a shooting efficiency of […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid draws wild free throw merchant diss from Hornets broadcaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Yankees pitcher Will Warren will become a household name in 2026

The vast majority of the baseball world is largely expecting the New York Yankees to boast one of the best starting rotations in baseball by late summer when they return to full strength. And while All-Star talents like Max Fried, Gerrit Cole, and Carlos Rodon will receive the most praise once the contingent is whole, […] The post Why Yankees pitcher Will Warren will become a household name in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Quin Snyder receives ‘mad scientist’ title after 500th career win

The Atlanta Hawks got another home win as they defeated the Sacramento Kings 123-113, but it was also a major accomplishment for Quin Snyder. The head coach was able to secure his 500th career win, which shows the success that he’s been able to have throughout his journey. As much as Snyder is regarded as […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder receives ‘mad scientist’ title after 500th career win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will Smith bashes go-ahead Dodgers home run on his birthday, World Series bobblehead night

To say Will Smith had a very good 31st birthday as the Los Angeles Dodgers attempted to close out the Arizona Diamondbacks on Opening Weekend would be an understatement. First and foremost, he got to watch his daughters, Layton and Charlotte, throw out the first pitch before LA’s third game of the 2026 MLB season, […] The post Will Smith bashes go-ahead Dodgers home run on his birthday, World Series bobblehead night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tommy Lloyd delivers perfect reaction to Arizona’s Elite Eight win over Purdue

Tommy Lloyd had a perfect reaction towards his Arizona Wildcats squad getting to the Final Four after beating the Purdue Boilermakers in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. Lloyd is going through the fifth season of his head coaching career with the Wildcats. He has elevated the program into serious […] The post Tommy Lloyd delivers perfect reaction to Arizona’s Elite Eight win over Purdue appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker drops ‘partner in crime’ line on Jalen Johnson connection

ATLANTA – Sound the alarm if this one sounds familiar: Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker closed out the game for the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter. That noise is probably ringing, because that’s what the duo did once again, this time to defeat the Sacramento Kings 123-113. The game was tied at 97 midway […] The post Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker drops ‘partner in crime’ line on Jalen Johnson connection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers HC Nick Nurse credits players for being poised in ‘super intense’ win over Hornets

Nick Nurse had positive reception towards his players for how they closed out the game in the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Nurse is going through the third/fourth season of his coaching stint with the 76ers. He looks to get the squad back to solid playoff contention after missing the […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse credits players for being poised in ‘super intense’ win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Moses Moody undergoes successful surgery to repair ruptured left patellar tendon

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody had a major update towards his rehab following his season-ending injury. Moody suffered a ruptured left patellar tendon in the Warriors’ win over the Dallas Mavericks on March 23. It was an unfortunate turn of events as the guard’s best campaign to date comes to an abrupt end. Less […] The post Warriors’ Moses Moody undergoes successful surgery to repair ruptured left patellar tendon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Clippers vs. Bucks prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2026

We are back for another NBA betting prediction and pick, with the conclusion of a cross-conference series between the Los Angeles Clippers (38-36), who visit the Milwaukee Bucks (29-44) on Sunday, as Los Angeles looks to complete the season series sweep up 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Clippers-Bucks prediction and pick. The […] The post Clippers vs. Bucks prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona fans puff out their chest after dominant March Madness win over Purdue

Arizona basketball turned the SAP Center into a celebration center by punching its Final Four ticket. Fresh off pummeling Arkansas to start their San Jose run, the Wildcats rolled past Purdue Saturday 79-64. The dominating March Madness win got fans puffing out their chests in excitement. One happened to be LeBron James, as the Los […] The post Arizona fans puff out their chest after dominant March Madness win over Purdue appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown land on Celtics’ injury report for Hornets game

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown find themselves on the injury report ahead of the Boston Celtics’ clash with the Charlotte Hornets. Tip-off is set for March 29 at 6 p.m. ET. Tatum and Brown have been co-stars since 2017, shining as one of the best duos in the NBA. They recently reunited on the court […] The post Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown land on Celtics’ injury report for Hornets game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Coby White vows to keep fighting for playoff seeding after 76ers loss

It wasn’t supposed to end this way. The Charlotte Hornets had the Philadelphia 76ers on the ropes, building a 13-point second-half lead at Spectrum Center on Saturday night, until Joel Embiid and Paul George, back in the lineup and back on a mission, engineered a stunning comeback to steal a 118-114 win. JOEL EMBIID GAME […] The post Coby White vows to keep fighting for playoff seeding after 76ers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid blocks Brandon Miller 3-pointer into the stands

Joel Embiid came through in the clutch with an emphatic block on Brandon Miller during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Embiid is going through the 12th season of his NBA career with the 76ers. He has been fending off injuries throughout his time in the league, being on and […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid blocks Brandon Miller 3-pointer into the stands appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Pyfer makes shocking admission after Israel Adesanya fight

On Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, the 29-year-old middleweight knockout artist did what few believed he could, finishing former two-time UFC champion Israel Adesanya via ground-and-pound TKO at 4:18 of Round 2. Pyfer controlled Adesanya on the canvas, took his back, and forced referee Herb Dean to wave it off with punches […] The post Joe Pyfer makes shocking admission after Israel Adesanya fight appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bennett Stirtz sends pitch to recruits after Iowa’s loss to Illinois

March Madness came close to watching Iowa Basketball snap a 46-year drought Saturday. Illinois’ 71-59 romp prevented a trip to Indianapolis for the Hawkeyes and denied a Final Four return. But that didn’t stop Bennett Stirtz from dropping a message. This one going out to recruits seeking a future college basketball home. Stirtz leaves Iowa […] The post Bennett Stirtz sends pitch to recruits after Iowa’s loss to Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa’s Ben McCollum drops blunt take on officiating frustrations

Ben McCollum didn’t come to Houston’s postgame podium looking for sympathy. After No. 9 Iowa fell to No. 3 Illinois 71-59 in the South Regional Final on Saturday, losing a shot at the program’s first Final Four in over two decades, McCollum delivered the kind of blunt, unfiltered honesty that has defined his short but […] The post Iowa’s Ben McCollum drops blunt take on officiating frustrations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brad Underwood’s emotional reaction to Illinois making Final Four

Brad Underwood finally got the moment he had been waiting for his whole coaching life on Saturday night in Houston. The No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini beat No. 9 Iowa 71-59 in the South Regional Final at the Toyota Center. This was their first trip to the Final Four since 2005, and Underwood’s tears said […] The post Brad Underwood’s emotional reaction to Illinois making Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ben McCollum credits 2025-26 Iowa team for setting ‘foundation’ for future March Madness success

Iowa basketball ignited a surprise March Madness run in season one of Ben McCollum. The new Hawkeyes head coach nearly ended a 46-year Final Four drought in the end. Iowa unfortunately fell 71-59 to Big Ten rival Illinois Saturday, but left McCollum optimistic. The Hawkeyes head coach addressed the loss and program’s future with reporters […] The post Ben McCollum credits 2025-26 Iowa team for setting ‘foundation’ for future March Madness success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2026

We are back for another NBA betting prediction and pick, with the conclusion of a cross-conference series between the New York Knicks (49-26), who visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (58-16) on Sunday night, as Oklahoma City looks to complete the season series sweep up 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Knicks-Thunder prediction and […] The post Knicks vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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