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Notre Dame women’s basketball’s Hannah Hidalgo sends ‘historic’ message after Sweet 16 upset

It has no doubt been a historic run for Notre Dame women’s basketball star Hannah Hidalgo, who has been continuing to dominate during March Madness, especially with her latest outing. As Hidalgo and the Notre Dame women’s basketball team upset Vanderbilt in the Sweet 16, she would record a rare triple-double, a performance that she […] The post Notre Dame women’s basketball’s Hannah Hidalgo sends ‘historic’ message after Sweet 16 upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dave Roberts reveals when Dalton Rushing will get 1st Dodgers start over Will Smith

The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten off to a strong start to their 2026 regular season, currently sitting at 3-0 after sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks to open up their championship defense. The Dodgers are hoping for a bit more luck on the injury front this year than they experienced during the 2025 regular season as […] The post Dave Roberts reveals when Dalton Rushing will get 1st Dodgers start over Will Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Wetherholt’s first 2 games of Cardinals career have never been matched

The St. Louis Cardinals have a promising young slugger in shortstop JJ Wetherholt. Wetherholt is having a stellar start to his 2026 season. In fact, his start is simply historic. “JJ Wetherholt of the Cardinals is the first player in MLB history with a home run in his first career game and a walkoff hit […] The post JJ Wetherholt’s first 2 games of Cardinals career have never been matched appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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South Carolina lands 6-foot-8 O-Lineman to protect LaNorris Sellers

South Carolina is looking for a turnaround season in 2026. Part of the turnaround will be protecting LaNorris Sellers. The Gamecocks have brought in a transfer to help protect their quarterback, landing Jacarrius Peak from NC State. Now, they have landed another offensive lineman, signing a 6-foot-8, 300-pound lineman from Ireland on the recruiting trail, […] The post South Carolina lands 6-foot-8 O-Lineman to protect LaNorris Sellers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ John Harbaugh ‘not happy at all’ with Joe Biden comparisons

The New York Giants are currently preparing for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which is slated to get underway in late April. The Giants are now under the leadership of head coach John Harbaugh, who joined the team earlier this offseason after parting ways with the Baltimore Ravens. Recently, a clip on social media went […] The post Giants’ John Harbaugh ‘not happy at all’ with Joe Biden comparisons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers’ Jacob deGrom gives encouraging injury update after missing Phillies start

The Texas Rangers have split their series against the Philadelphia Phillies so far to start the season, and the final game will determine the tiebreaker. The Rangers have been without Jacob deGrom to start, as he was recently scratched from his start in the second game due to neck stiffness. The good news is that […] The post Rangers’ Jacob deGrom gives encouraging injury update after missing Phillies start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves receive Sean Murphy, Ha-Seong Kim injury updates before Royals game

The Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a solid start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 2-0 after Saturday’s home win over the Kansas City Royals. In that game, the Braves were trailing heading into the ninth inning, but then, the floodgates opened up, capped off by a walk-off grand slam from newcomer […] The post Braves receive Sean Murphy, Ha-Seong Kim injury updates before Royals game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama basketball AD sends reassuring Nate Oats message amid North Carolina rumors

Recently, the Alabama basketball team’s 2026 season came to an end with a blowout loss against Michigan in the Sweet 16 of the ongoing NCAA Tournament. Since then, some rumblings have been brewing about head coach Nate Oats potentially departing the program for North Carolina after the Tarheels parted ways with head coach Hubert Davis […] The post Alabama basketball AD sends reassuring Nate Oats message amid North Carolina rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

Detroit is a contender with something to prove. For the first time in nearly two decades, the Pistons are no longer a rebuilding curiosity. As No. 1 seeds, they are a legitimate Eastern Conference powerhouse. Of course, with that rise comes a new kind of pressure. As the 2026 NBA Playoffs approach, the question is […] The post Pistons’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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John Calipari issues stern warning to NBA teams about passing on Darius Acuff Jr.

Darius Achuff Jr.’s draft stock is on the rise following a historic postseason run with Arkansas. The 6-foot-3 point guard averaged 29.8 points and 6.5 assists while shooting 45.0 percent from three across three SEC Tournament and three NCAA Tournament appearances. While Achuff’s offensive numbers are eye-popping, his defensive struggles as an undersized guard raise […] The post John Calipari issues stern warning to NBA teams about passing on Darius Acuff Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic declares for 2026 NBA Draft after Sweet 16 loss

The Iowa State basketball team suffered a tough defeat in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Iowa State bowed to Tennessee by a 76-62 score. Following that game, the Cyclones could very well be losing a key player. Iowa State star forward Milan Momcilovic is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft, per 247Sports. “I […] The post Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic declares for 2026 NBA Draft after Sweet 16 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaden Bradley thrilled to ‘reward’ Arizona historic alum with Final Four trip

Arizona is still dancing. For the first time since 2001, Arizona is heading to the Final Four. They had previously made the Elite Eight five times since their last Final Four, losing all five. Now, Jaden Bradley is speaking out about what this Final Four means for the history of Arizona after breaking a 25-year […] The post Jaden Bradley thrilled to ‘reward’ Arizona historic alum with Final Four trip appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona basketball’s dominant run over red-hot teams makes March Madness history

On Saturday evening, the Arizona basketball program cruised into the Final Four with a comfortable 79-64 win over Purdue in the Elite Eight. It wasn’t always easy for the Wildcats on Saturday, as the team found itself trailing by seven points at halftime, but they ended up outscoring the Boilermakers by 22 in the second […] The post Arizona basketball’s dominant run over red-hot teams makes March Madness history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Purdue basketball’s Braden Smith reveals what makes Arizona nearly unstoppable after Elite 8 loss

Purdue basketball had Ariona right where they wanted them in the first half of the Elite Eight. They went into halftime with a 38-31 lead, and all they needed to do was keep their foot on the gas. Unfortunately, Arizona came out with a point prove, and won the second half 48-26, ultimately giving them […] The post Purdue basketball’s Braden Smith reveals what makes Arizona nearly unstoppable after Elite 8 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN analyst crushes Bills’ DJ Moore trade in offseason rankings

Recently, the Buffalo Bills opted to shake things up by acquiring wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears. The move was a clear signal from the front office that they are committed to bringing in a better receiving core next year for quarterback Josh Allen to work with. Still, not everyone is on board […] The post ESPN analyst crushes Bills’ DJ Moore trade in offseason rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Chargers are dead last in ESPN’s offseason rankings

The Los Angeles Chargers are currently ranked at the very bottom of the league in ESPN’s offseason rankings, despite the front office making several low-cost veteran signings. One notable addition to help them to get out of this is safety Tony Jefferson, who has re-signed with the team on a one-year, $2 million deal for […] The post The Chargers are dead last in ESPN’s offseason rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tommy Lloyd goes long on ‘responsibility’ to Arizona after breaking Final Four curse

The Arizona basketball team is in the Final Four, for the first time ever under head coach Tommy Lloyd. Arizona defeated Purdue on Saturday, to punch their ticket. The Wildcats head coach Lloyd addressed after the game what it meant to him to make the national semi-finals. “The sun may be shining on this team […] The post Tommy Lloyd goes long on ‘responsibility’ to Arizona after breaking Final Four curse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bills’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Free Agency

The Buffalo Bills are now under a month away from making their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Who will they take at pick No. 26 at the upcoming annual selection meeting? We gathered the predictions of some of the top draft pundits from around the football world to give you our latest Bills’ […] The post Bills’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chiefs’ Andy Reid gives Justin Fields vote of confidence if Patrick Mahomes is not ready for 2026 season

The Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid has given a strong vote of confidence to Justin Fields as a potential starter for the 2026 season, in case Patrick Mahomes needs more time to recover from his injury, and this update follows a viral video shared by Mahomes, in which he is seen throwing passes just […] The post Chiefs’ Andy Reid gives Justin Fields vote of confidence if Patrick Mahomes is not ready for 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Max Verstappen ‘not enjoying’ racing, may be mulling F1 retirement

Max Verstappen has been one of the most dominant Formula 1 racers in recent years. In 2025, Verstappen won eight races, but would finish the season in second place. Now, the former champion is considering calling it a career, after saying he is “not enjoying the sport,” according to Nate Saunders of ESPN. “That’s what […] The post Max Verstappen ‘not enjoying’ racing, may be mulling F1 retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Mason Miller debuts epic new Korn entrance in win over Tigers

The San Diego Padres got a win against the Detroit Tigers in the final game of their series, and it was how they closed that helped lead them to victory. Mason Miller was a big part of that as the closing pitcher, and he had an awesome entrance as he walked on the field. Mason […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller debuts epic new Korn entrance in win over Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steelers get most improved tag in ESPN offseason rankings

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting some good news this NFL offseason. Pittsburgh is getting a seal of approval from some league analysts and sportswriters, for their offseason moves. Pittsburgh is getting the most improved tag of any team by ESPN, based on the team’s free agency performances. One of the team’s most impressive moves according […] The post Steelers get most improved tag in ESPN offseason rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

The Carolina Panthers are ready to fully step into the light, and with that comes expectation. Winning the NFC South in 2025 wasn’t a fluke. That said, it also wasn’t a guarantee of what comes next. The difference between a division winner and a legitimate contender often lies in the details. These are the positions […] The post Panthers’ biggest need to address in 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hyeseong Kim puts Dodgers on notice with 5 hit OKC debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened up the regular season, but so have some of their minor league affiliates, such as AAA Oklahoma City Comets. Coming out of spring training, Hyeseong Kim did not make the MLB roster but instead was sent to the Comets. Kim did not make comments about being demoted to AAA, […] The post Hyeseong Kim puts Dodgers on notice with 5 hit OKC debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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