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Stephen A Smith responds to Knicks guard Josh Hart’s part-time fan criticism

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith clapped back at New York Knicks guard Josh Hart for his take on the veteran journalist’s connection with the team. Hart labeled Smith a part-time Knicks fan while stating the ESPN analyst has no relationship with any of the team’s players. Smith addressed Hart on the Stephen A Smith Show, per […] The post Stephen A Smith responds to Knicks guard Josh Hart’s part-time fan criticism appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Houston Cougars most to blame for disastrous Sweet 16 loss to Illinois

Kelvin Sampson’s first National Championship will have to wait, as yet another promising Houston basketball season ended early in March Madness at the hands of Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen. Unlike in previous years, the Cougars did not just fall short; they were thoroughly beaten at their own game. Illinois practically led the game from […] The post Houston Cougars most to blame for disastrous Sweet 16 loss to Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brad Underwood reveals ‘mindset’ that led Illinois basketball to another Elite 8

As Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood has been looking to continue to build the program as a powerhouse in college basketball, its stock was proven once again in the 65-55 win over Houston to advance to the Elite Eight. With Illinois basketball’s dominant defensive showing against Houston to propel itself to the Elite Eight, […] The post Brad Underwood reveals ‘mindset’ that led Illinois basketball to another Elite 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Damar Hamlin returns to Bills on 1-year deal

The Buffalo Bills are still making moves throughout the offseason to improve their team, and that also involves bringing back some of their key players. The recent player they re-signed was safety Damar Hamlin, as he agreed to a one-year deal with the team. Hamlin didn’t see much time on the field in 2025 after […] The post Damar Hamlin returns to Bills on 1-year deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jason Heyward retires after 16 MLB seasons

Jason Heyward carved out a solid 16-year career for himself, with stops with the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, and San Diego Padres. He played a big leadership role in the Cubs’ drought-ending World Series victory in 2016, and added a second ring from his time with the […] The post Jason Heyward retires after 16 MLB seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Opening Day shutout win a first in 49 years

The Los Angeles Angels started their season with a 3-0 shutout win over the Houston Astros, thanks in part to a Mike Trout home run. It was the first opening day shutout win for the team in 49 years, according to Swilly from Jomboy Media. “The Angels get an Opening Day shutout win for the […] The post Angels’ Opening Day shutout win a first in 49 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brad Underwood breaks down how Illinois slowed Kingston Flemings down in Sweet 16

A stifling defensive effort led Illinois to a 65-55 win over Houston on Thursday during the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Much of the Fighting Illini’s focus was on slowing down Houston star Kingston Flemings. Brad Underwood’s squad held Flemings to 11 points and four assists on 4-of-10 shooting. Following the decisive victory, the […] The post Brad Underwood breaks down how Illinois slowed Kingston Flemings down in Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tiger Woods makes first move to play in US Senior Open

Tiger Woods’ return to golf came in a more unheralded way at match two of the TGL Championship. Woods and his Jupiter Links team lost that match, but all eyes were on how the legend was recovering after his most recent back surgery. He still wasn’t committed to playing in The Masters after the championship […] The post Tiger Woods makes first move to play in US Senior Open appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Beatles, Chappell Roan headline Becky Lynch’s WWE WrestleMania playlist

As the upcoming WWE WrestleMania 42 PLE approaches, Becky Lynch is preparing for her AJ Lee match by listening to music by The Beatles, Chappell Roan, and more. She took to X, formerly Twitter, to give fans a peek at her WrestleMania 42 playlist, which is titled “Big Time Beats #2,” a play on her […] The post The Beatles, Chappell Roan headline Becky Lynch’s WWE WrestleMania playlist appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins rumors: Will James Hagens play for Boston this season?

The Boston Bruins decided to sign James Hagens to an Amateur Tryout Agreement, which will likely end his career as a Boston College Eagle, despite some speculation about whether the changing NIL landscape can offer an opportunity to return if he doesn’t sign an NHL deal. There are currently no plans for Hagens to sign […] The post Bruins rumors: Will James Hagens play for Boston this season? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox’ Garrett Crochet sounds off on adding new pitch during offseason

The Boston Red Sox opened their season with a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, backed by a dominant performance by Garrett Crochet. After the game, Crochett described the process with the new pitch in the offseason and his old arsenal, according to Red Sox beat writer Christopher Smith. “Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet added […] The post Red Sox’ Garrett Crochet sounds off on adding new pitch during offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. sets new SEC record amid March Madness exit

No. 4-seeded Arkansas’ NCAA Tournament run came to an end in the Sweet 16 with a 109-88 loss to the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats on Thursday, closing the Razorbacks’ season at 28-9 despite a historic individual campaign from freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. Acuff scored a game-high 28 points, including 17 in the second half, setting […] The post Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. sets new SEC record amid March Madness exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Siena basketball targeting ex-Syracuse coach as potential Gerry McNamara successor

After winning the MAAC and advancing to the NCAA Tournament, Siena men’s basketball saw head coach Gerry McNamara leave to take the same job with Syracuse. Now, the Saints are zeroing in on his replacement. Siena is targeting former Washington head coach and Syracuse assistant coach Mike Hopkins to fill their own head coach vacancy, […] The post Siena basketball targeting ex-Syracuse coach as potential Gerry McNamara successor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Senators’ Linus Ullmark gives anti-shootout pitch after Penguins loss

The Ottawa Senators lost a crucial game in the shootout against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, and it didn’t sit well with starting goaltender Linus Ullmark. It’s easy to come to the conclusion that shootouts are terrible for the game when you let in two of three shots and lose a big game, but […] The post Senators’ Linus Ullmark gives anti-shootout pitch after Penguins loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona Wildcats’ balanced scoring vs. Arkansas makes new March Madness history

Thanks to a historically efficient offensive effort, the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats defeated the No. 4 Arkansas Razorbacks 109-88 on Thursday in the West Regional Semifinal, advancing to their first Elite Eight since 2015. Arizona improved to 35-2, tying a program record with its 12th straight win, and ended a four-game Sweet 16 losing streak. What […] The post Arizona Wildcats’ balanced scoring vs. Arkansas makes new March Madness history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Titans’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft

The Tennessee Titans have brought in free-agent faces familiar to new head coach Robert Saleh. They have set themselves up for the draft. And here are three sleeper prospects for the Titans to target in the 2026 NFL Draft. With needs at running back, center, guard, edge rusher, and linebacker, the Titans can go many […] The post Titans’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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North Carolina store goes viral with Hubert Davis, Will Wade ads that aged poorly

North Carolina sports did not have the best week, as Hubert Davis and Will Wade will not be coaching their respective teams for the foreseeable future. It may have come as a surprise to many, and they didn’t know how to prepare for the quick changes. A local Food Lion could definitely use that excuse, […] The post North Carolina store goes viral with Hubert Davis, Will Wade ads that aged poorly appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blues losing two front office staffers amid Alex Steen promotion

It has been a season of change for the St. Louis Blues, which hasn’t led to much success on the ice. Doug Armstrong, the Blues General Manager and President of Hockey Operations will be turning over the GM job to Alex Steen at the end of this season, which has people questioning Armstrong’s future with […] The post Blues losing two front office staffers amid Alex Steen promotion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sweet 16 loss puts Texas HC Sean Miller alone in unwanted March Madness history

The No. 11-seeded Texas Longhorns’ incredible March Madness run came to an agonizing end Thursday night, losing 79-77 to the No. 2-seed Purdue Boilermakers in the NCAA West Region Sweet 16 at SAP Center. The game ended on a dramatic tip-in by Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn with 0.7 seconds remaining, following a missed drive by […] The post Sweet 16 loss puts Texas HC Sean Miller alone in unwanted March Madness history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Larry David’s enthusiasm is curbed when he can’t watch Yankees’ game in new ad

Arguably one of the biggest Yankees fans, Larry David has spent the majority of his life rooting for the New York Yankees. And, just at the beginning of a brand new season, David is back with another hilarious ad campaign. The Seinfeld co-creator and actor, this time, has problems figuring out where to watch the […] The post Larry David’s enthusiasm is curbed when he can’t watch Yankees’ game in new ad appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins’ Sidney Crosby seen after game not limping with no brace

During the Pittsburgh Penguins’ game against the Ottawa Senators, Sidney Crosby exited with an apparent injury. But there may be some good news. The latest Crosby injury update revealed that he was not seen limping or wearing a brace after the game, according to Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe. “So, regarding Sid: Bad news: He took […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby seen after game not limping with no brace appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How 3 rookies made MLB Opening Day history on Thursday

With Opening Day now in the rearview mirror, the 2026 MLB season is officially underway. Three newcomers to the league made sure MLB’s latest iteration started off with a bang. New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge, Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami and St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt all went yard in their […] The post How 3 rookies made MLB Opening Day history on Thursday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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St John’s basketball’s Zuby Ejiofor gets teammates insane gift head of Sweet 16 vs Duke

St. John’s basketball will be facing off against Duke in the Sweet 16, and there’s no doubt that both teams will battle for a chance to advance to the Elite 8. Of course, they don’t want their minds to be on the game the entire week, and Zuby Ejiofor made sure to put a smile […] The post St John’s basketball’s Zuby Ejiofor gets teammates insane gift head of Sweet 16 vs Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jets’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft

The New York Jets are just trying to survive under pressure. In a market that magnifies every misstep, patience is rarely afforded. And yet, this front office has chosen a path that prioritizes long-term clarity over short-term noise. The 2026 NFL Draft will be the first real test of that vision. With fewer forced needs […] The post Jets’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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