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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Houston Rockets are 4-6 in their last 10 games, including a historical meltdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Wednesday, wherein they blew a 13-point lead in overtime. The timing of the slump could not be worse for the Rockets, who are hoping to secure a better position in the playoffs, preferably […] The post Bill Simmons rips Ime Udoka’s ‘clogged toilet’ offense with Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Duke basketball is looking reloaded soon ahead of Friday’s huge March Madness showdown. Caleb Foster looks on track to play against red-hot St. John’s. The Blue Devils already welcomed back top big Patrick Ngongba II during the round of 32. Their returns are crucial for the No. 1 seed. Especially after Duke struggled early against […] The post Duke basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of East Region appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Luka Doncic has been one of the best players in the NBA this season. That’s especially true over the last few weeks, as the Los Angeles Lakers star has performed at an MVP level. Doncic is firmly in contention to win his first MVP award this season… if not for one major rule change over […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic added to injury report for Nets game as 65-game limit looms appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Opening Day left a bitter taste in the mouths of the San Diego Padres, as they fell 8-2 to the visiting Detroit Tigers. Tarik Skubal, the back-to-back AL Cy Young award winner, pitched six scoreless innings, striking out six Padres. After the loss, San Diego infielder Jake Cronenworth had a blunt response when assessing Skubal’s […] The post Padres 2B Jake Cronenworth’s blunt response after being humbled by Tarik Skubal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The East Region will see another clash in the Sweet 16 as two March Madness blue bloods meet for a berth to the Elite 8. The No. 3 Michigan State Spartans take on the No. 2 UConn Huskies from Capital One Arena in Washington DC. Check our March Madness odds series for the UConn-Michigan State […] The post UConn vs. Michigan State prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New England Patriots have met some challenges in the offseason, and they’re ready to take on the draft. And here is their 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator after free agency. Reaching the Super Bowl means waiting a while for your first pick. And that’s why the Patriots won’t have […] The post Patriots’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The LA Clippers have seen Kawhi Leonard play the best basketball of his career this season, and it’s helped them out of what appeared to be a hole too big to dig out of. Leonard has played in 57 of the Clippers’ 73 games thus far this season, and needs to play in eight of […] The post Kawhi Leonard reacts to NBA’s 65-game rule amid Cade Cunningham injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets hit the jackpot when they drafted Kon Knueppel, as he’s been arguably the best rookie in the NBA this season. While Dallas Mavericks sensation Cooper Flagg has had a strong year of his own, Knueppel has made his case for the Rookie of the Year Award. Knueppel is already among the most […] The post Kon Knueppel keeps making crazy 3-point history during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May had an admission to make about his involvement in the current landscape of college sports. May is going through the eighth season of his head coaching career, his second with the Wolverines. He has quickly gone up the ranks as one of the best coaches in the game, propping […] The post Michigan HC Dusty May admits he shares blame for new issues in college sports appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rumors have been swirling that Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington could accept the North Carolina job after the Tar Heels fired Hubert Davis. However, the latest buzz suggests Byington could be staying put with a new contract extension. Nothing is set in stone just yet, but it’s said that Vanderbilt is working with Byington, […] The post Vanderbilt basketball rumors: Mark Byington nearing contract extension amid North Carolina rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel is enjoying an unforgettable rookie campaign. He has quickly established himself as an elite NBA shooter, while also breathing new life into what had been one of the most irrelevant franchises in major American sports. Those feats alone are enough to make a mighty convincing Rookie of the Year argument, […] The post How Hornets’ Kon Knueppel blindly ranks his Rookie of the Year resume appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brazil often goes into FIFA World Cups as one of the main favorites. Vinicius Junior doesn’t think that to be the case this time around. Brazil usually shines on the brightest stage in all of soccer, winning five World Cup titles throughout its history. However, their last championship was in 2002 as they try to […] The post Vinicius Junior has brutal take on Brazil’s ‘favorite’ status for 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ quest to defend their NFC East crown began with a 5-3 Opening Day win over the visiting Texas Rangers. The two teams’ interleague series will continue on Saturday afternoon. Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez pitched a gem, striking out 10 Rangers in six scoreless innings. Post-game, MLB insider Jon Heyman shared the unique […] The post New details surface on Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez’s contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
