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Kansas basketball faced an unexpected development Monday. Jayhawks head coach Bill Self was hospitalized earlier in the day, forcing the program to adjust its plans ahead of a road matchup vs. Colorado. The news immediately raised questions about roster stability and preparation as Kansas moves forward without its longtime leader on the sideline. Self will not coach Tuesday night’s game vs. the Buffaloes after the university hospitalized him earlier in the day. School officials took Self to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after he began feeling unwell and administered IV fluids as a precaution. The university emphasized that it made the decision out of caution. Despite reports that he was feeling better after treatment, the Jayhawks traveled to Boulder without Self. Kansas enters the game ranked No. 19 nationally and is coming off wins vs. previously undefeated No. 2 Iowa State and Baylor, which makes the absence of its longtime head coach a central storyline ahead of the conference matchup. The Field of 68 shared the update Tuesday on its official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, detailing the circumstances surrounding the Hall of Fame coach’s hospitalization and confirming that he will miss the game at Colorado. “NEWS: Bill Self was taken to the hospital out of an ‘abundance of caution’ and won’t coach tomorrow’s game at Colorado, Kansas announced.” With longtime assistant Norm Roberts having retired in 2025 after previously handling those duties, Tony Bland will take on expanded sideline responsibilities for the first time during Self’s medical absence. Self’s hospitalization marks the third notable health-related interruption for the 63-year-old since 2022. While Kansas has not provided a specific timetable for his return beyond Tuesday’s game, the program emphasized a cautious approach given his medical history. For now, Kansas turns its focus to execution and continuity as it prepares for the matchup in Boulder. The Jayhawks will aim to maintain composure and consistency while awaiting further updates on Self’s recovery. The post Kansas basketball HC Bill Self won’t coach at Colorado after hospitalization appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has never been one to bite his tongue, and he certainly didn’t start Monday night with a national championship on the line. During a heated College Football Playoff National Championship clash between the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers and the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes, Cignetti unloaded on the officiating. The fiery coach was specifically livid over what he described as multiple missed personal foul calls on his star quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. Curt Cignetti: "There's three personal fouls on the quarterback not called in one drive that need to be called because they're obvious personal fouls. I'm all for letting them play. But when you cross the line, you gotta call it. They were black and white calls." #CFP pic.twitter.com/bHaOMTtAiw — Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 20, 2026 “There’s three personal fouls on the quarterback not called in one drive that need to be called because they’re obvious personal fouls,” Cignetti said during the game. “I’m all for letting them play. But when you cross the line, you gotta call it. They were black and white calls.” The frustration came as the Hurricanes’ defense, led by Rueben Bain Jr., ramped up the pressure on the Heisman Trophy winner. While Miami struggled to move the ball early, totaling just 69 yards in the first half, their defensive front played with a physical edge that clearly irked the Indiana staff. At halftime, Indiana held a 10-0 lead, but the story was as much about the hits Mendoza was taking as it was the score. Statistically, the Indiana Hoosiers dominated the early flow, holding a massive advantage in total yards (83-18) by the end of the first quarter. Mendoza was clinical, completing 12-of-19 passes for 116 yards in the first half, while the Hurricanes’ Carson Beck struggled to find any rhythm against a stingy Indiana defense, allowing just 11.1 points per game. Cignetti’s “Cignetti Effect” has brought Indiana to the brink of a historic 16-0 season, but if the officials don’t start reaching for their flags, the Hoosiers’ path to the title might get a lot more painful. The post Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti rips refs for ‘obvious’ missed calls vs. Miami appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lil Uzi Vert is rooting for the Indiana Hoosiers at the National Championship tonight against the Miami Hurricanes. The Just Wanna Rock rapper was seen on the field ahead of the game, when a reporter asked, “Why are you hear tonight?” The rapper responded by holding up Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s jersey. Fans in the comment section were excited for the rapper to be rooting for the Hoosiers. “Uzi from Big 10 country He knows what elite football looks like,” one fan wrote in the comment section. “Bro already got the natty champs shirt on his head he know what going down,” a Hoosier fan wrote back. “Bro is from Philly but I respect him riding with the Midwest,” another fan replied. Lil Uzi is all about Indiana and Fernando Mendoza tonight pic.twitter.com/R2mIua7wkt — Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) January 19, 2026 Prior to the National Championship game, Mendoza shared what this game means to him as he has the chance to win the title for his hometown. “Yeah, I would say that it’s been such a special journey. Can’t thank God enough and can’t thank my teammates enough,” Mendoza said during media day per 247Sports. “It’s been such a great year, not only on the field but also off the field with those guys and in the meeting rooms. Special is the word to describe it.” He then gave some words of advice to young men who are out there watching him on the field. “Then also, my message to the youngsters, I briefed it in my Heisman speech, but I would say no matter what star recruit you are — if you’re too big, too little, you’re not high ranked enough — you can do it,” he continued. “You’ve got to put the work in.” Mendoza explained that it took him growing up to realize what putting the work in really meant and why it has resurfaced for him in his life now. “As a kid, I always heard these messages, like, okay, does it really mean that?” he added. “A little bit of self-doubt. Now having lived that experience and lived that journey, it really has come full circle to me, and I want to share that same message to those youngsters.” The National Championship is on tonight at ESPN. The post Lil Uzi Vert throws support behind Hoosiers, Fernando Mendoza for National Championship game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has reached a historic milestone with the chartering of its first chapter in Ghana, officially expanding the organization’s presence to the African continent. The landmark moment reflects the sorority’s enduring commitment to service, leadership, and global sisterhood, while strengthening cultural and historical ties between its members and the African diaspora. As the oldest historically Black sorority continues to evolve, the Ghana chapter stands as a powerful symbol of growth, legacy, and international impact. The chapter was officially chartered on January 16, 2026, with members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. commemorating the milestone through a private chartering ceremony followed by a public luncheon in Accra, Ghana. The Alpha Delta Psi Omega Chapter becomes the sorority’s fourth graduate chapter in Africa, joining existing chapters in Liberia, South Africa, and Nigeria. The chartering of the Ghana chapter represents the culmination of more than two years of dedicated effort by over two dozen sorors whose professional backgrounds span law, medicine, education, fashion, and business. Alpha Kappa Alpha’s International Regional Director, Carrie J. Clark, praised the members for their commitment and perseverance in bringing the chapter to fruition. “The work I have witnessed my sisters accomplish in Ghana is awe-inspiring,” Clark said. “I visited with them a year ago and observed their interactions with community members and children. The care and love they display are undeniable.” She added, “These ladies have done a wonderful job of establishing Alpha Kappa Alpha’s presence in Ghana through service that is both thoughtful and meaningful.” Wasting no time in fulfilling the sorority’s mission of service, the Ghana chapter has already implemented several impactful initiatives. Members have donated more than 800 children’s books and school supplies, planted 108 coconut seedlings alongside children at the Aburi Botanical Garden, and launched their Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI), which currently mentors 30 students. Further strengthening ties with the local community, the chapter has partnered with organizations such as Bridge-To-Africa Connection and Daughters of the Middle Passage on multiple service projects. With nearly 400,000 members worldwide, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® continues to expand its global footprint. The chartering of this chapter in Ghana stands as a powerful testament to the sorority’s enduring mission of service, sisterhood, and leadership without borders. The post Alpha Kappa Alpha charters chapter in Ghana appeared first on ClutchPoints.