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Fred Hoiberg drops 2027 ‘banner’ declaration after getting bounced by Iowa

The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ 2025-26 season came to a heartbreaking end following their 77-71 loss to Iowa, a game that saw more clutch heroics from Hawkeyes’ forward Alvaro Folgueiras. While it was a disappointing ending, it was also a historic year for Nebraska, winning an NCAA Tournament game for the first time. Following the loss to […] The post Fred Hoiberg drops 2027 ‘banner’ declaration after getting bounced by Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Patriots’ Drake Maye throw TDs to lucky fans during Knicks-Hornets game

Drake Maye is quickly rising up the NFL’s pecking order. After an incredible sophomore season that saw him lead the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl, the quarterback is well on track to become a household name and a popular figure. That will, naturally, include doing some promotional stuff. Maye was back in North […] The post Watch Patriots’ Drake Maye throw TDs to lucky fans during Knicks-Hornets game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders’ Maxx Crosby shares strong 4-word opinion amid rise of Las Vegas sports

Maxx Crosby isn’t just the heart and soul of the Las Vegas Raiders defense; he is officially the self-appointed ambassador for the “Sports Capital of the World.” As the desert continues its rapid transformation into a professional sports mecca, the star pass rusher made his feelings crystal clear with a short, punchy message to the […] The post Raiders’ Maxx Crosby shares strong 4-word opinion amid rise of Las Vegas sports appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bennett Stirtz reveals heated Ben McCollum moment that inspired Iowa’s comeback vs. Nebraska

Iowa danced its way to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament after shocking Nebraska, 77-71, in a nail-biting affair at Toyota Center on Thursday. The No. 9 Hawkeyes took advantage of the costly blunder of the No. 4 Cornhuskers with less than a minute left to seal the win and advance to the Elite […] The post Bennett Stirtz reveals heated Ben McCollum moment that inspired Iowa’s comeback vs. Nebraska appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas Longhorns most to blame for crushing Sweet 16 loss to Purdue

Texas basketball nearly forced overtime after Dailyn Swain hit the layup and foul with 11 seconds left. Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn snatched the soul out of the Longhorns, however. The big scored the putback layup to seal the 79-77 Boilermakers win in the Sweet 16 of March Madness Thursday. The Longhorns would’ve added their second upset […] The post Texas Longhorns most to blame for crushing Sweet 16 loss to Purdue appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joshua Jefferson officially game-time decision for Tennessee clash

The Iowa State Cyclones are looking to advance to the Elite Eight as they prepare for their Sweet 16 matchup of the NCAA Tournament against the Tennessee Vols. And they’re hoping for good news on the injury front. Senior forward Joshua Jefferson is officially a game-time decision amid his ankle injury for Iowa State’s Sweet […] The post Joshua Jefferson officially game-time decision for Tennessee clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa State basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of Midwest region

Iowa State basketball has emerged as a perennial power in the Big 12 under TJ Otzelberger, but now the Cyclones are looking to take it a step further in the NCAA Tournament. Iowa State has been the victim of a number of March Madness heartbreakers, some caused by injury, without reaching a Final Four during […] The post Iowa State basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of Midwest region appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg takes blame for having 4 players in game for crucial Iowa basket

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg could only watch as they committed a grave mistake at a crucial juncture on Thursday, allowing Iowa to escape with the win, 77-71, in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. The No. 4 Cornhuskers only had four players on the floor with only 58.8 seconds of the […] The post Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg takes blame for having 4 players in game for crucial Iowa basket appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas basketball’s Sean Miller explains costly Matas Vokietaitis decision late in Purdue loss

March Madness is defined by split-second decisions that either immortalize a coach or haunt a program for years. For Texas basketball head coach Sean Miller, one specific substitution in the closing moments of a 79-77 Sweet 16 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers will be debated until next November. With the game tied and the season […] The post Texas basketball’s Sean Miller explains costly Matas Vokietaitis decision late in Purdue loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s historic Opening Day feat leaves fans in disbelief

The Philadelphia Phillies began their journey of redemption in 2026 on Thursday night, taking on the Texas Rangers at home. It seemed like the Phillies were going to cruise to a 5-0 win in what would be quite an ideal way to start the new campaign. But then they allowed three runs to the Rangers […] The post Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s historic Opening Day feat leaves fans in disbelief appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry would trade this NBA accolade for a Masters green jacket

The Golden State Warriors are in a crisis, as nothing has gone right for them in the past few weeks. The only thing that could save them is the return of Stephen Curry, who is still nursing a knee injury. It was recently reported that he will begin participating in full practices in the coming […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry would trade this NBA accolade for a Masters green jacket appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa star Bennett Stirtz shares incredible message after Sweet 16 win vs. Nebraska

Iowa basketball star Bennett Stirtz and head coach Ben McCollum have taken a one-of-a-kind path to the Elite Eight, and they have stayed together every step of the way. From Division II powerhouse Northwest Missouri State to the Big Ten, this celebrated duo and the entire Hawkeyes program are now just one win away from […] The post Iowa star Bennett Stirtz shares incredible message after Sweet 16 win vs. Nebraska appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Josh Hart fights for player cut of NBA expansion fee

New York Knicks star Josh Hart had quite the take about the compensation players should get for the NBA’s expansion efforts. The NBA made significant noise on March 25. All 30 team owners unanimously agreed to start the bidding process for new franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle. The move for expansion will open the […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart fights for player cut of NBA expansion fee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Mike Trout sounds off on huge Opening Day showing vs. Astros

Mike Trout isn’t done yet. The Los Angeles Angels star had his worst season in a long time in 2025. For the first time in what feels like forever, Trout looked mortal. With the many injuries that Trout has suffered over the last few years, it seemed like Trout was slowing down. Were we seeing […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout sounds off on huge Opening Day showing vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ducks’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

When the 2025-26 season started, there was a thought that the Anaheim Ducks would show some improvement and contend for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The addition of veteran head coach Joel Quenneville would certainly get the attention of the young players on the roster. He led the Chicago Blackhawks to three Stanley […] The post Ducks’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Ronald Nored say goodbye to Hawks players after getting Butler job

Ronald Nored had an emotional goodbye with his Atlanta Hawks colleagues before preparing for the next chapter of his coaching career. Nored has been an assistant coach in the NBA since 2018, having been with the Hawks since 2023. He was going through his third campaign with the franchise before earning the big opportunity to […] The post Watch Ronald Nored say goodbye to Hawks players after getting Butler job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trey Kaufman-Renn drops the mic after stunning ending to Texas win

The Purdue Boilermakers punched their ticket to the Elite Eight of March Madness following their stunning 79-77 win against Texas. It was Trey Kaufman-Renn who came up with the clutch bucket to win the game for Purdue, and he gave a mic drop postgame when speaking about the Boilermakers’ overall March Madness chances, as per […] The post Trey Kaufman-Renn drops the mic after stunning ending to Texas win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5 best Will Wade replacements as next NC State basketball coach

For the second time in as many offseasons, NC State is looking for a new basketball coach after Will Wade abruptly left it to return to LSU. The next hire will be the school’s fifth head coach in the last 20 years, since its messy divorce from Herb Sendek. Wade’s departure puts NC State in […] The post 5 best Will Wade replacements as next NC State basketball coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shohei Ohtani’s preseason gift to teammates will have Dodgers fans dreaming of 3-peat

Shohei Ohtani is widely considered the most talented MLB player of all-time, a notion he can strengthen with a fourth consecutive MVP Award and first-ever Cy Young crown in 2026. But his individual greatness means more when it contributes to winning baseball. The Japanese superstar has been with the Los Angeles Dodgers for two years, […] The post Shohei Ohtani’s preseason gift to teammates will have Dodgers fans dreaming of 3-peat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans roast Nebraska for crucial blunder vs. Iowa in Sweet 16

Nebraska’s journey in the NCAA Tournament came to a bitter end on Thursday after getting upset by Iowa, 77-71, in the Sweet 16 at Toyota Center. The No. 4 Cornhuskers held a slim lead at the break, 46-43, before the No. 9 Hawkeyes buckled down to work and rallied in the second half. They outscored […] The post Fans roast Nebraska for crucial blunder vs. Iowa in Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alvaro Folgueiras continues heroic run with clutch FG vs. Nebraska

The Iowa Hawkeyes continued their shocking run in the NCAA Tournament, punching their ticket to the Elite Eight round of March Madness following their 77-71 win against Nebraska in the Sweet 16. Just like the ending of Iowa’s upset win against Florida, it was Alvaro Folgueiras who once again came through in the clutch. Against […] The post Alvaro Folgueiras continues heroic run with clutch FG vs. Nebraska appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trey Kaufman-Renn sends Purdue to Elite Eight with game-winner vs. Texas

Purdue basketball entered the SAP Center in San Jose facing a red-hot Texas squad. The Longhorns briefly tied things up with less than 10 seconds left. But Trey Kaufman-Renn was Johnny on the spot at the right moment in this climactic March Madness clash. The Boilermakers big stood underneath the basket ready to touch the […] The post Trey Kaufman-Renn sends Purdue to Elite Eight with game-winner vs. Texas appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw makes ‘pretty weird’ admission on retirement gig

For the first time in 18 years, Clayton Kershaw will not be in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ dugout. Towards the end of the 2025 season, Kershaw announced his intention to retire at the end of the year. The legendary pitcher stuck to his word, for the most part: Kershaw did suit up for Team USA […] The post Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw makes ‘pretty weird’ admission on retirement gig appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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