Pat McAfee returned to WWE, participating in a WrestleMania storyline involving wrestlers Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. His appearance during a "Friday Night SmackDown" episode drew negative reactions from fans. Despite criticism, the storyline will continue as planned for WrestleMania 42.
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Pat McAfee is involved in a WWE storyline leading to WrestleMania 42.
During "Friday Night SmackDown," McAfee entered the ring and attacked Cody Rhodes.
McAfee criticized the current WWE product during a speech in the ring.
Randy Orton and McAfee formed a partnership in the storyline.
McAfee previously suggested he would not return to WWE as a commentator.
Fans reacted negatively online to the storyline.
WrestleMania 42 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are set to have a match at WrestleMania 42.
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The UConn women's basketball team lost to South Carolina in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, ending their season. Azzi Fudd, a senior player, faced criticism for her performance during the game. Despite the loss, Fudd is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming WNBA draft.
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UConn lost to South Carolina 62-48 in the NCAA Final Four.
This defeat marked UConn's first loss in an otherwise perfect season.
Azzi Fudd, a senior player for UConn, played 39 minutes and scored only eight points.
Fudd's shooting accuracy was low, hitting only 3 out of 15 shots.
People shared critical comments about Fudd's performance on social media.
UConn was outrebounded by South Carolina 47-32 during the game.
Despite this game, Fudd is projected as a potential No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft.
Former teammate and WNBA player Paige Bueckers attended the game to support Fudd.
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The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the UConn Huskies in the Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament, marking a significant win after a previous defeat by UConn. During the game, coaches Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma had a heated exchange, which led to physical separation by officials. South Carolina now advances to the championship game.
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South Carolina won against UConn with a score of 62-48.
This win avenged South Carolina's previous loss to UConn in the last national title game.
Coaches Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma had a verbal argument during the game.
Officials had to separate the two coaches to prevent further conflict.
Staley stated she was unaware of the reason for the dispute at the game's end.
Auriemma expressed frustration about the game's officiating during the fourth quarter.
South Carolina will compete in the national championship game next.
This will be South Carolina's fourth appearance in the national championship game in five years.
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UConn coach Geno Auriemma made headlines during a Final Four basketball game against South Carolina when he criticized the officiating and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley's sideline behavior. Despite his complaints, South Carolina won the game, handing UConn its first loss of the season with a final score of 62-48.
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Geno Auriemma coaches the UConn Huskies women's basketball team.
During a Final Four game, Auriemma criticized the referees for unbalanced foul calls.
Auriemma also called out South Carolina's coach, Dawn Staley, for her behavior on the sideline.
South Carolina had a lead over UConn going into the fourth quarter.
UConn lost the game 62-48 to South Carolina.
This defeat was UConn's first and only loss of the season.
The match was a rematch of last year's national championship, which UConn had won.
UConn struggled with shooting, making only 19 out of 61 attempts.
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The NCAA plans to expand both men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams. This expansion aims to increase revenue from broadcasting the games and offer more spots to teams, especially those from powerful conferences.
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The current tournament format includes 68 teams.
The expansion to 76 teams is planned for future tournaments.
An additional eight at-large teams would enter the tournament.
The first round would include 12 opening-round games played by 24 teams at two locations.
The expansion aims to generate more revenue through televised games.
The NCAA earns about $1 billion a year from March Madness TV rights.
The expansion is partly to make the tournament more appealing for future broadcast deals.
Some critics say adding more teams could lower the tournament's overall quality.
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Willie Irvin, a pioneering football player and college hall of famer, passed away at 96. He was the first Black football player from St. Augustine, Florida, to play in the NFL and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1953. Beyond football, Irvin served in the military and had a career in education.
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Willie Irvin died on March 21 at the age of 96.
Irvin was the first Black football player from St. Augustine, Florida, to play in the NFL.
He played one season for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1953.
He also played college basketball and led his team in a notable tournament game.
Irvin was inducted into the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame in 1988 and Florida A&M University’s Hall of Fame in 1995.
After his NFL career, Irvin served in the Army during the Korean War.
He pursued a master’s degree and worked as a teacher in Palm Beach County.
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President Donald Trump signed an order related to college sports. The order aims to ensure schools follow eligibility and transfer rules and manage costs. If schools do not comply, they might lose federal funding.
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President Trump signed an executive order focused on college sports.
The order aims to stabilize eligibility rules, transfers, and costs.
It threatens to cut off federal funding for schools that do not comply.
The order was signed just before the women's Final Four, a major college sports event.
The order affects how federal agencies ensure schools follow new rules.
The approach is similar to actions on diversity and inclusion policies at universities.
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In a college baseball game, Tanay Vyas from Butler Community College hit a home run after the ball bounced off an opponent's head. This unusual event happened during a series where Butler Community College played against Highland Community College, and Butler won both games.
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The incident occurred in a game between Butler Community College and Highland Community College.
Tanay Vyas, a freshman on Butler's team, hit the ball.
The ball initially looked like a routine flyout but bounced off a Highland player's head.
The bounce was strong enough to send the ball over the wall for a home run.
Butler Community College won both games of the doubleheader against Highland.
The home run is considered one of the most unusual due to how it happened.
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Barcelona will play Atletico Madrid in a La Liga match at Metropolitano Stadium. The match is set for Saturday, April 5 at 9 PM local time. Winger Raphinha is injured, so 18-year-old Lamine Yamal is expected to play an important role for Barcelona.
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Atletico Madrid will host Barcelona in a La Liga match on April 5.
The game will take place at Metropolitano Stadium.
Raphinha, a key player for Barcelona, is injured and will not play.
Lamine Yamal, an 18-year-old Barcelona player, is expected to be crucial in the match.
This match is ahead of two Champions League games between the same teams.
Barcelona recently played Atletico three times, winning once in the league and losing in the Copa del Rey.
Yamal condemned Islamophobic chants after a recent match while playing for Spain.
The teams will play each other five times in a short period, including the upcoming Champions League quarterfinals.
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Luka Doncic, a player for the Los Angeles Lakers, injured his hamstring and will miss the rest of the regular NBA season. He has played 64 games, which is one game short of the 65-game rule to be eligible for certain NBA awards. His team plans to challenge this rule due to extraordinary circumstances.
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Luka Doncic injured his hamstring and will not play the rest of the regular season.
Doncic has played 64 regular-season games, one short of the 65 needed to qualify for several NBA awards.
The NBA awards with the 65-game rule include MVP and All-NBA team selections.
Doncic has been a top scorer, averaging 33.5 points per game.
The Lakers will apply for an 'Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge' to the 65-game rule.
Doncic missed two games for the birth of his child, which the Lakers want to be considered extraordinary circumstances.
An NBA arbitrator will decide on Doncic's case after the regular season ends.
The Lakers are currently third in the Western Conference.
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North Carolina is looking for a new basketball head coach after firing Hubert Davis. Billy Donovan, currently coaching the Chicago Bulls, is a leading candidate. However, he will not discuss the job until the Bulls' season ends.
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North Carolina is searching for a new basketball head coach after firing Hubert Davis.
Billy Donovan, current head coach of the Chicago Bulls, is one of the top candidates for the job.
The Chicago Bulls have not made the NBA playoffs this season.
Donovan will not talk with North Carolina about the job until after the Bulls' season ends on April 12.
Other potential candidates for the position include Tommy Lloyd, T.J. Otzelberger, Grant McCasland, Mark Byington, and Ben McCollum.
Some of these candidates were involved in the NCAA Tournament.
Dusty May, another coach being considered, is reportedly not interested in the North Carolina position.
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The New York Mets are unlikely to secure an extension for pitcher Freddy Peralta, who they acquired in a trade. Reports suggest that contract talks have stalled, making it likely that Peralta will enter free agency after the current season.
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The Mets acquired pitcher Freddy Peralta in an offseason trade.
Contract talks for Peralta's extension have hit obstacles, according to reports.
The Mets may not finalize a deal before Peralta becomes a free agent.
The team's history shows different approaches under previous and current ownership regarding player contracts.
If Peralta leaves, the Mets will need a new star pitcher.
There is still a chance, although slim, that an agreement could be reached.
Peralta's uncertain status adds pressure on the Mets to succeed this season.
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Xander Bogaerts, now playing for the San Diego Padres, returned to Boston's Fenway Park and received a warm welcome from Red Sox fans. Bogaerts compared the fans in Boston and San Diego, noting that Boston fans are more intense due to the team's history of winning. He mentioned the high emotions among Padres fans, who are eager for a championship win.
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Xander Bogaerts played for the Red Sox for a decade and won two World Series titles with them.
Bogaerts returned to Fenway Park with the San Diego Padres in 2024.
He received a standing ovation from Red Sox fans during the game.
Bogaerts stated that Boston fans are more intense because of the team's success.
He noted that Padres fans are very eager for a win, having never won a World Series.
Bogaerts clarified he is not criticizing either fan base, just noting differences.
The Red Sox have won World Series titles in 2004, 2007, 2013, and 2018.
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DraftKings offers a promotion where new customers can bet $5 on NBA or MLB games and receive $200 in bonus bets. The bonus is split into eight $25 bets and must be used within seven days. This offer requires creating an account and placing an initial bet of at least $5.
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New DraftKings users can place a $5 bet to receive $200 in bonus bets.
The $200 bonus is divided into eight $25 individual bets.
These bonus bets expire after seven days.
Users need to create an account and complete verification steps to qualify.
The initial deposit must be at least $5.
The promotion applies to NBA and MLB games.
No manual promo code is needed; it's automatically applied during registration.
The offer allows diversification across games, maximizing the use of bonus bets.
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The Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire used the WNBA Expansion Draft to select players for their first seasons. Toronto picked 11 players, including Marina Mabrey from the Connecticut Sun, surprising many fans. Toronto's first preseason game will be against Mabrey's former team, the Connecticut Sun.
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The WNBA Expansion Draft was used to help form rosters for new teams, Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire.
Toronto picked 11 players in the draft, held in two rounds, in a "snake draft" format.
Portland selected first, choosing Bridget Carleton from Minnesota Lynx.
Toronto's notable selection was Marina Mabrey from the Connecticut Sun.
Mabrey was previously a top scorer for the Sun, averaging 14.4 points per game.
Fans were surprised by Mabrey's availability, as she was not protected by her team.
Toronto's first preseason game is scheduled against Mabrey's previous team, the Connecticut Sun.
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The article discusses a promotion by BetMGM offering a bonus to new users who sign up using a specific code. Depending on the location, users can receive bonus bets for NBA and MLB games. The promotion applies to various states, with specific offers for each.
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BetMGM offers a special promotion for new users using the bonus code NEWSWEEK.
In certain states (Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia), a $10 bet can earn new users $150 in bonus bets if it wins.
In other participating states, new users can get a $1,500 First Bet offer, which refunds the first losing bet in bonus bets up to $1,500.
The NBA games mentioned include Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks.
Philadelphia 76ers might play without their key player, Joel Embiid.
Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey are mentioned as key players in the Timberwolves-76ers matchup.
MLB games such as Brewers vs. Royals are also available for betting as part of the promotion.
Users must ensure they are in a legal betting state and register with the correct promo code to activate the offer.
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The Kansas City Chiefs traded their top defensive player, All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for several draft picks. Additionally, the Chiefs almost traded linebacker Drue Tranquill to the New York Giants, but the deal did not happen.
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The Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie to the Rams for several future draft picks.
McDuffie is a two-time All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion.
He recorded 246 tackles, 5.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, three interceptions, and 34 passes defended in four seasons.
The Chiefs also considered trading linebacker Drue Tranquill to the Giants.
Drue Tranquill stayed with the Chiefs after taking a pay cut, reducing his salary from $6 million to $3.5 million.
Tranquill was the Chiefs' third-leading tackler last season with 103 tackles.
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The article discusses a promotional offer from Kalshi for new users who want to trade on MLB and NBA games. By using the promo code "NEWSWEEK," users can receive a $10 bonus after placing $10 in trades. This offer is available to new users aged 18 and over in the United States.
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Kalshi offers a $10 bonus for new users who use the promo code "NEWSWEEK."
To qualify, users must make a first deposit of at least $1.
Users must trade a total of $10 to unlock the $10 bonus.
The promotion applies to MLB and NBA games.
The Rangers are noted as strong contenders against the Reds, based on statistics like batting average and ERA.
Users have the option to engage in trades across MLB and NBA games.
The offer is open to those aged 18+, located in all 50 U.S. states.
Newsweek may receive a commission from sign-ups through the article links.
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Los Angeles Lakers player Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the 2026 basketball season due to a left hamstring injury. This injury occurred during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, impacting both his MVP hopes and the Lakers' performance. With him out, other team members like LeBron James will step up to maintain their playoff position.
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Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers injured his left hamstring and is out for the rest of the 2026 season.
The injury happened in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Doncic will not participate in the regular season; his availability for the playoffs is still uncertain.
The Lakers have already secured a spot in the playoffs.
LeBron James and Austin Reaves will play more significant roles in Doncic's absence.
Doncic's agent mentioned they might challenge the NBA's rules to ensure he remains eligible for season awards.
Doncic missed two games earlier in the season for personal reasons related to his family.
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The article describes a promotion from Bet365, where users can receive $365 in bonus bets by placing a $10 wager using the bonus code WEEK365. This offer applies to betting on MLB and NBA games and is available to new users who sign up and follow the specified steps.
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Bet365 offers $365 in bonus bets for new users who bet $10 using the code WEEK365.
The $10 wager must settle within 30 days to qualify for the bonus.
Bonus bets expire 7 days after being credited to the user's account.
New Jersey and Pennsylvania users receive additional casino spins.
Current MLB matchups include Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants.
NBA games like Timberwolves vs. 76ers and Bulls vs. Knicks are also available for betting.
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