Clemson Tigers football head coach Dabo Swinney was screaming so loudly at his players that you could partially hear it on the live ESPN broadcast.

The Tigers suffered a heartbreaking 46-45 loss to the visiting Duke squad on Saturday, dropping them to 3-5 on the year. The loss was additionally frustrating because of a questionable pass interference call that aided Duke at the end.

But the Tigers’ defense was also non-existent in this must-win game. And during the final seconds of the first half, Dabo Swinney let his defense hear it on the sidelines in a scathing rant that could be heard on TV:

You don’t see Dabo Swinney react like that very often. It’s just a sign of how low morale is for this football team right now.

Clemson’s gut-wrenching defeat came after a horrific defensive pass interference call against Avieon Terrell that nullified a game-winning fourth-down stop. Terrell was clearly tackled to the ground here and, if anything, should have drawn an offensive PI flag:

Duke went for the two-point conversion and succeeded on the attempt to complete the improbable comeback.

Things Go From Bad To Worse For Dabo Swinney & Clemson

Dabo Swinney (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
Cemson’s 2025 season got off to a nightmare 1-3 start, including home losses to LSU and Syracuse. They rebounded with consecutive blowout wins over North Carolina and Boston College to get back to .500.

Just when it looked like they were figuring it out, Clemson dropped a 35-24 home game to SMU before falling to Duke on Saturday. Renowned for their stingy defense, the Tigers have allowed 34-plus points in three of their five losses.

There are only four games remaining for Clemson, but even finishing 7-5 would not be considered a success for this perennial powerhouse of a football team.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.