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Why Brad Underwood, Illinois is ‘livin the dream’ after win over Iowa

Mar 28, 2026 @ 9:47pm

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Illinois basketball snapped out of a 21-year Final Four drought Saturday by knocking off Iowa 71-59. The victory becomes the most significant for Brad Underwood. The Illini head coach has now proven he can survive and advance in March Madness with Illinois. He described the feeling as a “special” moment when talking to Lauren Shehadi […] The post Why Brad Underwood, Illinois is ‘livin the dream’ after win over Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kings’ Daeqwon Plowden gets revenge on Hawks with emphatic slam dunk

Mar 28, 2026 @ 9:18pm

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Daeqwon Plowden only played six games for the Atlanta Hawks, but undrafted players who are fighting to secure a rotation spot next season do not usually need a strong reason to take the court with a chip on their shoulder. The former Bowling Green standout wanted to make his old NBA employer regret trading him […] The post Kings’ Daeqwon Plowden gets revenge on Hawks with emphatic slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Illinois fans are thinking national title after dominating win over Iowa

Mar 28, 2026 @ 9:04pm

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March Madness welcomed its first entry into the 2026 Final Four Saturday. Illinois basketball claimed the clash of Big Ten powers with dominating Iowa 71-59. It’s now the Illini’s first round of four appearance since 2005. And got fans in Champaign and the state thinking national title. ILLINOIS IS FINAL FOUR BOUND FOR THE FIRST […] The post Illinois fans are thinking national title after dominating win over Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Clippers’ Nic Batum drops ‘weirdest’ admission that will catch fans’ attention

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:51pm

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Amidst the best turnaround in regular-season history, Nic Batum and the LA Clippers lost 21 of their first 28 games of the 2025-26 campaign. After Kawhi Leonard’s game-winning shot in a 114-113 victory against the Indiana Pacers, the Clippers are 32-15 in their last 47 outings. Leonard considered giving up the game-winning shot to Darius […] The post Clippers’ Nic Batum drops ‘weirdest’ admission that will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Iowa’s Cinderella run ends in bittersweet Elite 8 disappointment

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:45pm

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The No. 9-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes were the lowest remaining seed in the NCAA Tournament heading into the Elite Eight. Unfortunately, the program’s Cinderella story came to an end on Saturday after suffering a 71-59 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. It was a close game throughout, as Iowa actually had the lead at half. However, […] The post Iowa’s Cinderella run ends in bittersweet Elite 8 disappointment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

USC flips 4-star in latest recruiting win over Oregon

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:28pm

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USC football is creating a habit of swiping away Oregon Ducks on the College Football Recruiting trail. Jonas Williams and Tomuhini Topui dipped from the Ducks to land at USC last year. Now Lincoln Riley and company have flipped another Oregon commit in Drew Fielder. The offensive tackle revealed his intentions to turn to USC […] The post USC flips 4-star in latest recruiting win over Oregon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Reds OF Dane Myers walks off Red Sox in 11th inning

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:26pm

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The Cincinnati Reds earned their first victory of the season on Saturday after defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-5. It was a thrilling contest that ended with an amazing walk-off hit from Dane Myers. In the bottom of the 11th inning, the Reds’ 30-year-old outfielder had an 0-1 count with two guys on base. Red […] The post Reds OF Dane Myers walks off Red Sox in 11th inning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. walks off Pirates with 11th inning bomb

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:23pm

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When the New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in an offseason trade with the Chicago White Sox, many fans expressed excitement for the Gold Glove defense and athleticism the Cuban center fielder could bring to the club. Following back-to-back seasons with a sub-.665 OPS, any worthwhile offensive production was seen as a bonus. Well, […] The post Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. walks off Pirates with 11th inning bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston HC Kelvin Sampson announces 2026-27 return after March Madness loss

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:11pm

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Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson is not going anywhere for the 2026-2027 college basketball season. The future Hall of Famer wants everyone to know he will be back for his 13th season with the Cougars. Fans have wondered how much longer the 70-year-old will continue coaching, with Sampson confirming it will be at least one […] The post Houston HC Kelvin Sampson announces 2026-27 return after March Madness loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mets fans don’t hold back with ‘DUI’ chants for Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:56pm

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The New York Mets achieved a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, earning their second win of the season. During the contest, the fanbase stole the spotlight for a moment after hitting Pirates’ slugger Marcell Ozuna with a “DUI” chant. During Ozuna’s at-bat in the top of the seventh inning, Mets fans broke […] The post Mets fans don’t hold back with ‘DUI’ chants for Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cardinals’ biggest need to address in 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:52pm

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Arizona’s offseason has highlighted a significant issue for the team as they signed linebacker Jack Gibbens to enhance stability on their defense and entered the spring with Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew as the primary quarterbacks following Kyler Murray’s departure. While this update provides a temporary hierarchy and some short-term competence, it does not address […] The post Cardinals’ biggest need to address in 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dave Roberts shares 2 encouraging injury updates before Dodgers-Diamondbacks game

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:31pm

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The Los Angeles Dodgers flashed their new bling already after capturing the 2026 World Series. But the champs faced injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Dave Roberts dropped a promising update, though. Roberts revealed the status of two pivotal members of LA via Dodgers beat reporter Jack Harris of the […] The post Dave Roberts shares 2 encouraging injury updates before Dodgers-Diamondbacks game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Watch Ernie Clement’s clutch walk-off hit in Blue Jays-Athletics clash

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:26pm

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The Toronto Blue Jays came within inches of a World Series championship multiple times last year, and they did so by valuing the fundamental aspect of hitting. This team simply puts the ball in play. Nobody epitomized that approach during the 2025 playoffs better than record-breaker Ernie Clement. The 30-year-old infielder is picking up where […] The post Watch Ernie Clement’s clutch walk-off hit in Blue Jays-Athletics clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tyrese Haliburton reveals his MVP pick between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:24pm

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton delivered his take on the hot-button MVP debate between Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. After Spurs’ Wembanyama made an MVP case for himself, it strengthened believers pulling for Wembanyama, while convincing others. Haliburton, during his postgame appearance with NBA on Amazon, announced […] The post Tyrese Haliburton reveals his MVP pick between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bucks’ harsh postseason fate draws Doc Rivers rant

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:04pm

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With the Milwaukee Bucks dealing with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury and the drama behind all of that behind closed doors, the season for the team has been forgettable to say the least. After the Bucks were officially eliminated from the playoffs after their 127-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, head coach Doc Rivers […] The post Bucks’ harsh postseason fate draws Doc Rivers rant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MLB Insider makes bold ‘inevitable’ expansion prediction

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:02pm

As the NBA explores expansion packages to bring its league to 32 teams, some have openly wondered if MLB will eventually follow suit, going from 30 to 32 teams in order to embrace an NFL-style divisional structure. Discussing the potential for two more teams to join Major League Baseball, ESPN Insider Jeff Passan broke it […] The post MLB Insider makes bold ‘inevitable’ expansion prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Check out Dodgers’ 2025 World Series championship rings

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm

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There are members of the Los Angeles Dodgers who have now received three World Series rings since 2021, but regardless of how much winning they have done, they should take special satisfaction in gazing at their newest bling. This cherished piece of jewelry commemorates one of the most thrilling championship victories in MLB history. Before […] The post Check out Dodgers’ 2025 World Series championship rings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers star Joel Embiid gives LaMelo Ball injury scare with elbow to the face

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm

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The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday with the hopes of earning their second straight victory. During the contest, Joel Embiid turned heads after nailing LaMelo Ball in the face with his elbow, resulting in an injury scare for Ball. While fighting for a rebound, Embiid’s elbow seemingly connected with Ball’s […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid gives LaMelo Ball injury scare with elbow to the face appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton gets brutally honest on dealing with shingles

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:51pm

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Toward the tail-end of a 2025-26 regular season, during which Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton surrendered due to recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, he revealed he’s also dealing with shingles. Only four days removed from the Pacers’ historic 16-game losing streak ending, Indiana came up short when LA Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard drained a […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton gets brutally honest on dealing with shingles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Troy basketball nearing deal to make NC State assistant next head coach

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:50pm

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One week after losing Scott Cross to Georgia Tech, Troy is close to hiring its next head basketball coach. The Trojans are reportedly closing in on NC State assistant basketball coach Adam Howard as Cross’ successor. Howard, who worked at Troy under Phil Cunningham from 2016 to 2018, is “finalizing a deal” to become the […] The post Troy basketball nearing deal to make NC State assistant next head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers’ Luka Doncic officially suspended after receiving 16th technical foul

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:48pm

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Though Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been an MVP contender for a majority of the season, one of the areas that has been focused on him is his ability to get technical fouls. As the Lakers guard in Doncic earned his 16th technical foul against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday’s 116-99 win, the […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic officially suspended after receiving 16th technical foul appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blue Jays pitchers Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease accomplish feat not seen since 1901

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:45pm

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The starting pitching has been on fire for the Toronto Blue Jays to begin the season. So much so that both Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease have accomplished a feat that hasn’t been seen since 1901. Both Gausman and Cease both recorded 11 or more strikeouts in their first starts of the 2026 campaign, according […] The post Blue Jays pitchers Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease accomplish feat not seen since 1901 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg gets candid with heartwarming story about his mom

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:39pm

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Amid Yaxel Lendeborg’s rise to stardom, college basketball fans have become familiar with the influence his mom has had on his career. The Michigan basketball star opened up on just how crucial she was to the beginning of his career ahead of his Elite Eight matchup with Tennessee. While speaking with March Madness analyst Clark […] The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg gets candid with heartwarming story about his mom appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra sounds off on extreme disappointment in loss to Cavs

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:27pm

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As the Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, the roster had a chance to stack wins after their recent five-game losing streak in a rematch with the same team on Friday night. Despite the Heat getting the best of the Cavs in Wednesday’s matchup, Cleveland came back with a force with a dominant […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra sounds off on extreme disappointment in loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.