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Celtics star Jaylen Brown hilariously calls out Lu Dort during livestream

There is no love lost between the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder. Jaylen Brown, in particular, appears to just about have had enough with Lu Dort’s overly physical play that occasionally crosses the line. On Thursday night, Brown was reviewing footage of the Celtics and Thunder’s most recent matchup, which the former won, 119-109, […] The post Celtics star Jaylen Brown hilariously calls out Lu Dort during livestream appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arkansas’ John Calipari takes subtle recruiting dig at Kentucky in response to Mark Pope

Arkansas coach John Calipari did not need four minutes to clap back, albeit in a subtle way, at Kentucky coach Mark Pope. Pope recently went on a four-minute monologue on his radio show to stress how the No. 7 Wildcats have improved since he replaced Calipari. They were eliminated in the second round of the […] The post Arkansas’ John Calipari takes subtle recruiting dig at Kentucky in response to Mark Pope appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kon Knueppel’s quote after Knicks win will have Hornets fans thinking of wild playoff run

The Charlotte Hornets have been mightily dominant when they’re on the winning side, and this trend continued on Thursday night as they made mincemeat of the New York Knicks, a team that was on a seven-game winning streak, in a 114-103 win. The game wasn’t as close as the final score line would indicate, as […] The post Kon Knueppel’s quote after Knicks win will have Hornets fans thinking of wild playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texans’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft

The Houston Texans are now officially operating in the realm of expectations. They enter 2026 as a team expected to contend. Houston has a franchise quarterback ascending into superstardom and a defense that has rediscovered its bite. As such, it has positioned itself as one of the AFC’s most complete squads. As every contender eventually […] The post Texans’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Josh Hart calls out Knicks’ pace after loss to Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets on Thursday snapped the seven-game winning streak of the New York Knicks after escaping with a hard-earned victory, 114-103, at Spectrum Center. The Knicks tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but the Hornets, who have now won five straight outings, proved to be a tough host. Charlotte led by as much […] The post Josh Hart calls out Knicks’ pace after loss to Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo emerges as trade priority

Giannis Antetokounmpo drew plenty of interest on the trade market when the Milwaukee Bucks made him more available for trade than ever prior to the February deadline. But the Bucks kept him, which means that they will have to revisit trade talks come offseason time as the clock ticks down on Antetokounmpo’s time in Milwaukee. […] The post Magic rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo emerges as trade priority appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona buzzsaw left Arkansas HC John Calipari in awe after Sweet 16 beatdown

Thursday night’s Sweet 16 clash in the West region between No. 1 seed Arizona and No. 4 seed Arkansas was highly-anticipated, as it pitted one of the best teams in the country against one of the best players in Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. However, the Wildcats proved once again that basketball is a team […] The post Arizona buzzsaw left Arkansas HC John Calipari in awe after Sweet 16 beatdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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North Carolina legend Kenny Smith sounds off on Hubert Davis firing

Kenny Smith’s name has been brought up as the new coach of North Carolina following the firing of Hubert Davis. Smith has always been proud of playing for the Tar Heels, and some believe that he could inject a different energy into the program. Smith, however, has zero coaching experience, although he has been a […] The post North Carolina legend Kenny Smith sounds off on Hubert Davis firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sharks’ Ryan Warsofsky finds silver lining in ‘frustrating’ Blues loss

The San Jose Sharks are falling behind in the Western Conference Wild Card race. They still have some time to make up lost ground before the end of the season. However, they cannot afford bad losses like the one they suffered on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. The Sharks and Blues played well into […] The post Sharks’ Ryan Warsofsky finds silver lining in ‘frustrating’ Blues loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaguars’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars are firmly part of the Super Bowl LXI conversation. After years of searching for stability, the franchise has finally found its footing. The next step, though, is always the hardest. Going from “dangerous” to “dominant” requires precision, depth, and the ability to uncover value where others hesitate. That’s where the 2026 NFL […] The post Jaguars’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arkansas’ Billy Richmond III gets ejected vs. Arizona after flagrant 2 foul

Arkansas guard Billy Richmond III saw his sophomore stint end in a forgettable way after he was ejected from their game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday. The No. 4 Razorbacks were trampled by the No. 1 Wildcats, 109-88. Richmond was called for […] The post Arkansas’ Billy Richmond III gets ejected vs. Arizona after flagrant 2 foul appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Colts’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft

The Indianapolis Colts are caught between promise and pressure. This franchise has already shown that they can light up scoreboards and go punch-for-punch with the AFC’s best. Of course, flashes alone don’t win divisions, and they certainly don’t survive January. For GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen, the 2026 NFL Draft is about […] The post Colts’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donald Trump claims Tiger Woods won’t be playing at Masters in 2026

There are plenty of talented golfers for fans to invest in, and the Masters exudes a plethora of magic and drama on its own, but there is just a different level of public interest when Tiger Woods is on the links. Now 50 years old and constantly battling back injuries, it is unclear how many […] The post Donald Trump claims Tiger Woods won’t be playing at Masters in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Purdue’s buzzer-beater makes March Madness history

The No. 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers are headed to the Elite Eight round of the 2026 March Madness, thanks to the heroic putback of senior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn with just under a second left in the second half of their Sweet 16 game against the Texas Longhorns on Thursday in San Jose. Kaufman-Renn’s game-winning bucket […] The post Purdue’s buzzer-beater makes March Madness history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona ties memorable 1997 feat in domination of Arkansas in Sweet 16

Too deep. Too Talented. Too good. Arizona was too much for Arkansas in their much-awaited face-off in the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament as it ran away with the easy win, 109-88, at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday. The No. 1 Wildcats led by as much as 25 points and never trailed […] The post Arizona ties memorable 1997 feat in domination of Arkansas in Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois basketball upsets Houston with dominant defense to advance to Elite 8

The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are moving on to the Elite Eight portion of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after pulling off a 65-55 win on Thursday against the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a Sweet 16 matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. Illinois basketball’s suffocating defense played a big role in […] The post Illinois basketball upsets Houston with dominant defense to advance to Elite 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson calls out team, says they “ain’t doing sh*t”

The New York Knicks were flying high. Seven straight wins had the Madison Square Garden faithful dreaming of a deep playoff run. But a 114-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night served as a massive reality check, and center Mitchell Robinson isn’t letting anyone, himself included, off the hook. Following the disappointing performance […] The post Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson calls out team, says they “ain’t doing sh*t” appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa HC Ben McCollum responds to ‘Cinderella’ narrative after latest March Madness upset

Cinderella stories in March Madness often go to squads at the mid-major level. Ben McCollum believes the same can be the case for his Iowa Hawkeyes squad after win over Nebraska in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. McCollum is enjoying an incredible campaign throughout his first year as the […] The post Iowa HC Ben McCollum responds to ‘Cinderella’ narrative after latest March Madness upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Daniil Tarasov’s ‘frustration’ message after Panthers’ heartbreaking Wild loss

The Florida Panthers are well outside the playoff race at this time, and are likely to miss the postseason for the first time since 2019. However, they still have games on the schedule to get through. On Thursday, Daniil Tarasov and his teammates took on former teammate Jeff Petry and the Minnesota Wild. It looked […] The post Daniil Tarasov’s ‘frustration’ message after Panthers’ heartbreaking Wild loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Sean Miller console heartbroken players after Texas’ loss to Purdue

Texas had a good chance to advance to the Elite Eight and continue its inspired run in the NCAA Tournament, but disaster struck at the last second against Purdue on Thursday. Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a miss by Braden Smith with 0.7 seconds left to give the No. 2 Boilermarks the thrilling win, 79-77, at SAP Center […] The post Watch Sean Miller console heartbroken players after Texas’ loss to Purdue appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic reflects on career-long journey alongside Jamal Murray

The Denver Nuggets’ dynamic duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray reached a truly remarkable milestone Wednesday night when they secured their 400th career victory together. The achievement came in spectacular fashion, with Murray exploding for 53 points in a 142-135 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Jokic put up another triple-double, notching 23 points, 21 […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic reflects on career-long journey alongside Jamal Murray appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets star Kon Knueppel’s ROY campaign continues with Jason Kidd-esque game vs. Knicks

Kon Knueppel put together an incredible rookie stat line that replicated Jason Kidd following the Charlotte Hornets’ 114-103 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Knueppel is going through an astounding rookie campaign, making a solid case for the Rookie of the Year Award. His performances this season have been impressive to the […] The post Hornets star Kon Knueppel’s ROY campaign continues with Jason Kidd-esque game vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins’ Dan Muse gives initial Sidney Crosby injury update

The Pittsburgh Penguins managed to stay afloat without franchise legend Sidney Crosby coming out of the Winter Olympics break, as they posted a 5-6 record sans their captain, but the thought of pushing through without him for another stretch will torment fans. Crosby exited a crucial game versus the Ottawa Senators after suffering an injury […] The post Penguins’ Dan Muse gives initial Sidney Crosby injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas G Jordan Pope reveals he played Sweet 16 game vs. Purdue with broken foot

Texas basketball came into the Sweet 16 of the March Madness as the de facto “Cinderella” as a No. 11 seed despite being a power program, but it was still an unlikely run to the second weekend for Sean Miller and company. The Longhorns knocked off NC State in the First Four to make the […] The post Texas G Jordan Pope reveals he played Sweet 16 game vs. Purdue with broken foot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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