LSU head women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey denied rumors about her retiring after the NCAA Tournament. She clarified that she has no plans to retire and intends to continue coaching. Mulkey has been successful with LSU, taking them to the NCAA Tournament consistently and winning a national title in 2023.
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Kim Mulkey is the head women's basketball coach at LSU.
There were false reports online claiming she planned to retire.
Mulkey denied the rumors, stating she is healthy and not retiring.
She plans to hire more coaches and recruit additional players.
Mulkey has been head coach at LSU since April 2021.
The LSU women's basketball team won their first national title under Mulkey in 2023.
Mulkey has a coaching record of 151-26 at LSU.
She was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Ilia Malinin, an American figure skater, won his third straight World Championship title. This victory followed his previous challenges at the Winter Olympics, where he did not win gold in the individual event.
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Ilia Malinin is a 21-year-old American figure skater.
He won a gold medal in the team event at the Winter Olympics but did not win individual gold.
Malinin had a significant fall at the Olympics, finishing eighth in the individual event.
Some people thought he might not compete in the World Championships due to pressure, but he chose to compete.
At the World Championships, Malinin completed a clean free skate, securing the win.
He is known as the "Quad God" for his skill with the quadruple axel jump.
Malinin's father, Roman Skornyakov, is also his coach.
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St. John's Red Storm basketball team lost 80–75 to the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, ending their season. Coach Rick Pitino sent a farewell message to his team, reflecting on their achievements and expressing gratitude. Pitino is expected to stay with St. John's, with a new contract anticipated soon.
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St. John's lost to Duke 80–75 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
This ended St. John's basketball season and Coach Rick Pitino's third year leading the team.
Pitino's team reached the NCAA Tournament for two years in a row.
St. John's won consecutive Big East regular-season and tournament titles under Pitino.
A significant roster change is expected, with key player Zuby Ejiofor leaving the team.
Pitino is likely to sign a new contract with St. John's soon.
The transfer portal opens on April 7, where players can switch schools, and Pitino plans to be very active in this period.
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Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Paris despite the victory being awarded to Morocco after a dispute. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned Senegal's win due to a controversial final match event, awarding the victory to Morocco. Senegal plans to appeal CAF's decision.
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Senegal initially won the AFCON title in January against Morocco.
CAF later stripped Senegal of the title, awarding it to Morocco.
Senegal's team paraded the trophy in Paris before a friendly match against Peru.
Senegal disputes the CAF decision and will appeal it.
Senegal called for an international inquiry into the decision, citing potential corruption.
The controversy stemmed from a penalty incident during the final.
A large crowd, including Senegalese fans, attended the parade event in Paris.
The match against Peru was Senegal's first since the AFCON final.
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The Cleveland Browns are looking to improve their team by strengthening their offensive lineup and possibly signing free agent Jauan Jennings as a wide receiver. This could provide better support for quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The Browns are considering using their draft picks to secure more capable receivers and enhance their overall performance.
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The Cleveland Browns have added three new players to their offensive line: Tytus Howard, Elgton Jenkins, and Zion Johnson.
Jerry Jeudy struggled as Cleveland's main wide receiver last season, partly due to poor pass protection and his own performance issues.
Jauan Jennings, a free-agent wide receiver, could help improve the Browns' receiving group.
The Browns may use one of their first-round draft picks to find new pass-catching options.
Cleveland's receiving group had the lowest grade in the NFL in 2025 according to Pro Football Focus.
Shedeur Sanders ended last season as a start and is expected to lead the team as quarterback.
The team has not signed a new quarterback in free agency and plans to evaluate Sanders and Deshaun Watson for the starting role.
Jennings is considered a top free-agent receiver despite some injury concerns.
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Joshua Jefferson, a key player for the Iowa State Cyclones, was unable to help his team in their NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game due to an ankle injury. His team lost to the Tennessee Volunteers, ending their tournament run. Jefferson expressed disappointment over not being able to contribute and will now enter the NBA draft.
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Joshua Jefferson suffered an ankle sprain in an earlier game and couldn't play in the Sweet 16.
The Iowa State Cyclones lost to the Tennessee Volunteers 76-62 in their Sweet 16 matchup.
Jefferson was one of the team's top scorers and rebounders, averaging 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
Iowa State was outscored by 24 points in the second half of the game against Tennessee.
Jefferson is expected to enter the NBA Draft, with projections placing him as the No. 32 pick for the Brooklyn Nets.
His team, the Iowa State Cyclones, finished their season with a 29-8 record.
Tennessee will play against the Michigan Wolverines, the No.1 seed in their region, in the next round.
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Drake Maye, along with his wife Ann Michael, has started the MayeDay Family Foundation to help children and families facing difficult times. As their first project, the foundation supports Boston Children's Hospital and plans a charity event. Maye, recently drafted by the Patriots, has quickly become a celebrated player and community figure.
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Drake Maye and his wife Ann Michael launched the MayeDay Family Foundation.
The foundation aims to help children and families in need.
Its first project includes funding a Child Life Therapist at Boston Children's Hospital.
The foundation will host a Celebrity Softball Classic as its first event.
Drake Maye was selected by the Patriots with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 draft.
Maye led the Patriots back to the Super Bowl, marking their first return since the Tom Brady era.
Maye is praised for his positive impact both on and off the field.
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Aaron Rodgers is uncertain about returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Ben Roethlisberger suggests the team should not wait for his decision. Roethlisberger recommends bringing in Josh Dobbs as a backup plan if Rodgers doesn't return. He also advises the team not to invest heavily in a quarterback in the upcoming draft.
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Aaron Rodgers has not decided if he will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ben Roethlisberger suggests the Steelers should call Josh Dobbs as a backup option.
Josh Dobbs was recently released by the New England Patriots.
Dobbs has previous experience with the Steelers.
Roethlisberger advises against drafting a quarterback early in the NFL Draft.
The Steelers could also consider Kirk Cousins if Rodgers remains undecided.
Other current quarterback options for the Steelers include Mason Rudolph and Will Howard.
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Skip Bayless has criticized Aaron Rodgers, suggesting that Kirk Cousins would be a better choice for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rodgers is deciding whether to continue playing football or retire. The Steelers are still interested in Rodgers as they await his decision.
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Skip Bayless criticized Aaron Rodgers on a podcast for taking a long time to decide his future in football.
Rodgers is considering returning to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers or retiring.
Bayless believes Rodgers is no longer as good as he once was and thinks playing further could hurt his legacy.
Bayless stated he preferred Kirk Cousins over Rodgers for the Steelers.
Despite Bayless's remarks, the Steelers are still interested in Rodgers returning for his 22nd NFL season.
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Kirsty Muir became the first British woman to win World Cup titles in both freeski slopestyle and park and pipe. She secured her victories at the end of the ski season in Switzerland after performing well in multiple events and earning high scores throughout the season.
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Kirsty Muir is 21 years old and from Scotland.
She won World Cup titles in both slopestyle and park and pipe.
Muir took second place in a final event in Switzerland, finishing behind Sarah Hofflin.
Her overall performance for the season earned her the slopestyle Crystal Globe.
Muir had earlier wins in Aspen and Tignes, contributing to her season total.
She finished third in the big air competition, adding to her combined overall score.
Muir previously finished fourth in both slopestyle and big air at the Winter Olympics.
She plans to focus on improving her skills and participating in more events.
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Duke Blue Devils defeated St. John's Red Storm in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Zuby Ejiofor, a key player for St. John's, played his final college game and received recognition from the NCAA for his contribution to the team.
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Duke Blue Devils beat St. John's Red Storm in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
Duke had a strong performance with Cameron Boozer scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Isaiah Evans contributed 25 points for Duke.
Zuby Ejiofor, playing for St. John's, scored 17 points in his final college game.
Ejiofor began his college career at Kansas and then moved to St. John's for three seasons.
The NCAA acknowledged Ejiofor's impact by sharing a positive farewell message.
Ejiofor was named 2025–26 Big East Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.
He was also an AP All-American Honorable Mention and two-time All-Big East First Team player.
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LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history by completing an assist together in a Los Angeles Lakers game. This was the first time a father and son have achieved this in the NBA. Bronny, who is in his second season with the Lakers, continues to develop his skills while playing alongside his father.
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The Los Angeles Lakers won 116-99 against the Brooklyn Nets.
LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history with a father-son assist.
Bronny played for four minutes and scored three points, including a three-pointer from an assist by LeBron.
Bronny is learning and improving under his father's guidance.
The elder James praised Bronny's basketball skills and improvement.
Bronny holds bragging rights from playing against his dad, including breaking a backboard during a one-on-one game.
Bronny is in his second season with the Lakers and has also played for their G League team, the South Bay Lakers.
He had a notable game last month with 12 points, six assists, and three rebounds against San Antonio.
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Morocco is now recognized as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded them a win over Senegal, despite losing the match. Senegal is protesting the decision, but Morocco and its supporters consider the case closed and are focusing on future competitions, including the upcoming World Cup.
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Morocco was awarded a 3-0 win over Senegal by the Confederation of African Football after Senegal players left the pitch during the final.
Senegal is challenging this decision through legal means.
Morocco lost the initial final match 1-0 to Senegal.
Morocco’s national soccer team recently played a friendly match against Ecuador, ending in a 1-1 draw.
The team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi.
Morocco was the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals in 2022.
Moroccan fans and media focus on future tournaments rather than the controversy with Senegal.
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Isaiah Johnson, a freshman basketball player from Colorado, plans to enter the transfer portal, meaning he is looking to join a new college team. Johnson had a standout season, leading his team in points per game. Several schools might be interested in recruiting him.
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Isaiah Johnson is a basketball player from Colorado.
He plans to enter the transfer portal to find a new team.
Johnson led Colorado with 16.9 points per game.
He had a 48.6% shooting percentage and a 37.8% 3-point shooting percentage.
Johnson scored a career-high 28 points against Arizona.
He is known for being a skilled scorer and for his ability to change speeds on the court.
Johnson attended Campbell Hall High School in Los Angeles.
UCLA is a potential option for Johnson as a new team.
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A UCLA baseball player, Payton Brennan, hit a very long home run of 514 feet during a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. This home run is one of the longest in college baseball history.
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UCLA's baseball team is ranked No. 1 with a record of 22-2.
The game took place in Iowa City against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Logan Reddemann was the starting pitcher for UCLA.
Payton Brennan hit a home run of 514 feet.
The home run had an exit velocity of 111 miles per hour.
Brennan's home run is among the longest recorded in college baseball.
Statcast technology measures home run distances and other baseball metrics.
A notable long home run in recent history was 505 feet by Nomar Mazara in the MLB.
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Luka Doncic, a player for the Los Angeles Lakers, might face a one-game suspension due to receiving his 16th technical foul during a game against the Brooklyn Nets. This is his second instance of reaching this threshold, which triggers an automatic suspension unless overturned. The incident involved a confrontation with Nets player Zaire Williams.
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Luka Doncic plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.
Doncic received his 16th technical foul during a game against the Brooklyn Nets.
The foul occurred after a brief altercation with Nets forward Zaire Williams.
Both Doncic and Williams received double technical fouls for the scuffle.
Doncic had a previous technical foul reversed but may not avoid suspension this time.
If suspended, Doncic will miss the next game against the Washington Wizards.
The suspension would result in a financial loss of $264,000 for Doncic due to missing the game.
Doncic scored 41 points in the game against the Nets where the incident occurred.
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Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will compete in the Miami Open final. This match marks their 13th meeting, with past games evenly split at 6 wins each. The final will take place at Hard Rock Stadium at 3pm EDT on Saturday.
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Aryna Sabalenka is the defending champion of the Miami Open.
Coco Gauff and Sabalenka have each won 6 matches in their history of 12 matchups.
Gauff has previously beaten Sabalenka in the 2023 US Open and the 2025 French Open finals.
The match is set to occur at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday at 3pm EDT.
This is Coco Gauff's first time reaching the Miami Open final.
Aryna Sabalenka is attempting to achieve the "Sunshine Double" by winning both Indian Wells and Miami tournaments.
Gauff recovered from a nerve injury in her left forearm that affected her performance in Indian Wells.
Sabalenka recently moved to Miami and has support from the Brazilian community due to her fiancé.
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LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, played together for the Los Angeles Lakers in a victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Bronny returned to the court after recovering from a heart condition and made significant contributions in recent games. LeBron expressed pride in his son's progress and confidence.
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LeBron and Bronny James played together in a Lakers game against the Brooklyn Nets.
The Lakers won 116-99, with notable performances from Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Bronny scored a three-pointer during his brief playtime, assisted by LeBron.
This appearance is part of Bronny's return after cardiac arrest due to a treatable heart defect.
Bronny joined the Lakers as the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
LeBron mentioned the possibility of leaving the Lakers, focusing on helping Bronny grow.
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Georgia Hunter Bell, a world indoor champion from Great Britain, competed in the 1500m race in Melbourne. She finished second, with Australian runner Claudia Hollingsworth taking first place. This race was part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting.
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Georgia Hunter Bell is a world indoor champion from Great Britain.
She participated in her first race since winning the indoor title in Poland.
The race took place in Melbourne at the Maurie Plant Meet.
Australian Claudia Hollingsworth won the race with a time of 4:01.30.
Hollingsworth is 20 years old and set a record for the meet.
This event is part of an 11-series athletics tour below the Diamond League level.
Rising Australian sprinter Gout Gout finished second in the men's 200m race.
Lachlan Kennedy won the men's 200m with a time of 20.38 seconds.
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Max Verstappen called his Red Bull car "undriveable" after he qualified 11th for the Japanese Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli took the pole position for Mercedes, ahead of George Russell and other competitors.
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Max Verstappen described his Red Bull car as "undriveable" after qualifying 11th.
Verstappen has had a challenging start to the Formula One season, including problems with new regulations.
Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old driver for Mercedes, secured the pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Antonelli won the first grand prix of his F1 career in China two weeks before this race.
George Russell, also driving for Mercedes, qualified second in Suzuka.
The new regulations involve a split between conventional power and electrical power.
Verstappen has previously won the Japanese Grand Prix for four consecutive years.
Mercedes has been dominant this season, with Antonelli leading a one-two finish for the second time.
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