LeBron James, a long-time NBA star, took part in a music quiz on the "Track Star" series, where he showed off his knowledge and performance skills by singing and rapping various songs. During the appearance, he shared personal anecdotes and discussed his music tastes. This event coincided with James setting a new NBA record for the most regular-season games played.
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LeBron James participated in a music-themed quiz show called "Track Star."
He is in his 23rd NBA season at the age of 41.
James correctly identified several songs, except for ABBA's "Dancing Queen."
He sang Whitney Houston's "It's Not Right, But It's Okay" and rapped part of Eminem's "Forgot About Dre."
James has been mentioned in many songs over the years.
He recently became the NBA's all-time leader for most regular-season games played.
James is averaging 21 points, 6.9 assists, and 5.9 rebounds this season.
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UEFA fined Benfica 40,000 euros for racist behavior by fans during their game against Real Madrid. An investigation is also ongoing into alleged racial abuse by Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni against Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. Benfica faces further action if problems continue.
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Benfica was fined 40,000 euros by UEFA due to racist actions by fans.
The racist incident occurred during a Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Benfica must follow a one-year probation to avoid closing part of their stadium for future games.
Player Gianluca Prestianni is being investigated for allegedly calling Vinicius Junior a "monkey".
Prestianni denied the allegation but was suspended for another game while under investigation.
Television showed fans making monkey gestures after the game.
Benfica had previously suspended five fans for similar inappropriate behavior.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina manager Sergei Barbarez has declined to apologize to Brondby manager Steve Cooper for comments ahead of a World Cup play-off match against Wales. Barbarez had suggested that Cooper deliberately left out Bosnia player Benjamin Tahirovic for the upcoming game, a claim Brondby officials denied. The match is critical for Bosnia's aim to qualify for their first World Cup since 2014.
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Sergei Barbarez is the manager of the Bosnia-Herzegovina national football team.
Barbarez made controversial comments about Brondby manager Steve Cooper, suggesting player Benjamin Tahirovic was dropped deliberately.
Tahirovic contacted Cooper to apologize for the situation.
Brondby officials denied Barbarez's claims, calling it a "club decision."
Bosnia-Herzegovina faces Wales in a crucial World Cup play-off match.
The winner will play in a home final against either Italy or Northern Ireland.
Bosnia is ranked 71st in the world and narrowly missed automatic qualification.
Veteran player Edin Dzeko is traveling with Bosnia's squad but is not confirmed to start the game.
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A promotion from theScore Bet allows new users to place a bet up to $1,000 on various sports games, with a guarantee of receiving their stake back as bonuses if they lose. This offer covers NBA games and the MLB Opening Day, among other events.
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The offer applies to other sports events, including the NCAA Tournament.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through their links.
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Siena's head coach Gerry McNamara has left to coach Syracuse, and following his departure, standout player Gavin Doty has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Doty may consider joining Syracuse, where McNamara is now coaching, as the transfer window opens on April 7.
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Gerry McNamara, Siena's head coach, will become the new head coach at Syracuse.
Gavin Doty, a top player for Siena, has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Doty scored 21 points against Duke and averaged 18.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season.
Doty earned All-MAAC First Team honors this past season.
The NCAA transfer portal opens on April 7 and will close on April 21.
Players typically make transfer decisions within this two-week window.
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Ronda Rousey appeared at an AEW event, primarily to support her friend Marina Shafir. Rousey also suggested her appearance was a statement toward TKO Group, the company owning both WWE and UFC, amid her ongoing negotiations for a fight.
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Ronda Rousey attended the AEW Revolution event to support her friend Marina Shafir.
She suggested her appearance was a message to TKO Group, the parent company of WWE and UFC.
Rousey was previously negotiating with UFC for a return fight, but talks did not succeed.
She is scheduled for a future fight against Gina Carano, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix.
AEW made efforts to keep Rousey's involvement a secret, using covert methods for her entry.
Rousey described AEW as more laid-back than her experiences with WWE.
There are no current plans for Rousey's further involvement with AEW after this appearance.
Rousey's AEW debut marked her first proper pay-per-view appearance with the organization.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have decided to designate 24-year-old infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment, meaning he might be claimed by other teams or traded. Jiménez was once a top prospect for the team but didn’t perform well enough recently to secure a spot on their roster.
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Leo Jiménez, a 24-year-old infielder, was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.
Other MLB teams can claim him off waivers, or he might be traded.
Jiménez was highly regarded, reaching No. 5 on the Blue Jays' prospect list in 2022.
He played 81 major league games in the past two years, mainly at shortstop.
Bo Bichette’s injury in 2024 allowed Jiménez to play more but he later played in only 18 games.
Jiménez struggled recently, going 6-for-26 in spring training and 0-for-5 in the World Baseball Classic.
The Blue Jays lost Bo Bichette in free agency but signed Kazuma Okamoto and moved Andrés Giménez to shortstop.
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Moses Moody, a player for the Golden State Warriors, suffered a knee injury during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. An MRI showed Moody has a torn patellar tendon, which means he can't play for the rest of the season. Teammate Draymond Green shared his thoughts about the injury on his show, discussing his support for Moody during this time.
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Moses Moody got hurt during a game against the Dallas Mavericks.
Moody's knee buckled, and he fell while trying to make a fast-break layup.
An MRI confirmed that Moody has a torn patellar tendon.
The injury will keep him out for the rest of the season.
Draymond Green, a teammate, talked about the incident on his show.
Green mentioned that initially, they thought Moody slipped, but that wasn't the case.
Moody joked with Green about playing chess together while recovering.
The Warriors have had several injuries and are currently 10th in the Western Conference.
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Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, warned the NFL about potential legal actions over its use of the "Rooney Rule," which is intended to promote minority hiring for key positions. Uthmeier argues that the rule forces race-based hiring, which he says violates Florida law.
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Florida's Attorney General is James Uthmeier.
Uthmeier was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in February 2025.
The Rooney Rule aims to increase minority hires in NFL leadership roles.
Uthmeier claims the Rooney Rule violates Florida's laws on race-based hiring.
He has asked the NFL to stop using the rule or face legal consequences.
The NFL has been contacted for a comment but has not yet responded.
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WWE's NXT brand faces challenges as injuries affect two wrestlers shortly before WrestleMania. Lexis King and Elio LeFleur suffered injuries during a live event, impacting upcoming matches.
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Lexis King got injured at a WWE NXT live event on March 20 in Florida.
King was hit in the face, raising concerns about a possible concussion.
Another wrestler, Elio LeFleur, hurt his arm in the same match.
The referee stopped the match twice to get medical help for the injuries.
King was not medically cleared to compete in a subsequent event in Venice, Florida.
LeFleur was seen wearing an arm sling after the event.
Los Americanos replaced Birthright, King's team, in a tournament because of the injuries.
The next match for the tournament finals will happen at Madison Square Garden.
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The Los Angeles Rams are preparing for the 2026 NFL draft to fill gaps in their team. They are considering drafting offensive tackle Monroe Freeling and wide receiver Chris Bell to strengthen their lineup.
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The 2026 NFL draft will take place from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Los Angeles Rams have the 13th pick in the draft.
Analyst Field Yates suggests the Rams may choose Monroe Freeling, an offensive tackle from Georgia.
Freeling is considered a top prospect due to his size and athletic ability.
For the 61st pick, Yates believes the Rams might select wide receiver Chris Bell from Louisville.
Chris Bell is recovering from an ACL injury but is seen as having potential to improve the team's depth.
The Rams already have strong receivers in Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
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Linda Caicedo scored an impressive goal for Real Madrid in their 6-2 loss to Barcelona in the first leg of the women's Champions League quarter-final. This match was part of the women's football competition.
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Linda Caicedo plays for Real Madrid.
She scored a notable goal in the match.
Real Madrid lost to Barcelona 6-2.
The game was the first leg of the women's Champions League quarter-final.
The event happened in a women's football tournament.
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Gianluigi Buffon, Italy's technical delegate, emphasized the importance of focusing on their play-off semi-final match against Northern Ireland. Italy is aiming to qualify for the World Cup, having missed out since 2014, and will play the match at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo. Buffon highlighted respect for Northern Ireland and the team's determination to succeed.
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Italy has not qualified for a World Cup since 2014.
They finished second in their group, behind Norway, and missed automatic qualification for the 2026 tournament.
Italy faces Northern Ireland in the play-off semi-final, with a chance to qualify for Group B in the World Cup.
If Italy wins, they will face either Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina in the next round.
The match is at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, which holds 25,000 people.
Italy has a long unbeaten history in matches played in Bergamo.
Buffon stated the team is solely focused on the Northern Ireland game.
Buffon believes the team spirit under new manager Gennaro Gattuso is positive for Italy.
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Ilia Malinin, a figure skater from the United States known as the "Quad God," is competing in the Figure Skating World Championships. After a disappointing performance at the last Winter Olympic Games, he aims to win his third world championship title. The competition, including Malinin's performance, starts on March 26, 2026, in Prague.
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Ilia Malinin is competing in the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague.
He is known as the "Quad God" for his technical skills in figure skating.
Malinin previously had a poor performance at the Winter Olympics, finishing eighth.
He is aiming for his third world championship title.
Malinin's short program performance is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 10:08:30 a.m. EST.
The event will decide the 2026 men's world champion in figure skating.
The championship includes skaters from various countries competing across several groups.
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Chris Jericho, a professional wrestler, talked about his ongoing wrestling career at age 55, despite speculations about his future. He highlighted his cautious approach to avoid injuries which he believes contributes to career longevity. Jericho remains under contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), but rumors persist about a potential return to WWE.
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Chris Jericho is 55 years old and has been in the wrestling business for 35 years.
Jericho mentioned he still has time left in his wrestling career, though he does not specify how much longer.
He noted that the current focus on physicality in wrestling might shorten the careers of modern wrestlers.
Jericho shared an early career injury in Mexico that made him more cautious about performing risky moves.
He has not appeared on AEW television since 2025 and his AEW contract status is unclear.
Outside wrestling, Jericho recently appeared in a TV series and will be in an upcoming film.
There are ongoing rumors about Jericho potentially returning to WWE.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared a video showing his progress 100 days after surgery for a torn ACL and LCL. Reactions to his recovery and throwing motion varied, as fans and analysts discussed the implications for his upcoming NFL season.
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Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL in December, ending his NFL season.
The normal recovery time for such injuries is 9 to 12 months.
Mahomes shared a video on social media showing him throwing a football.
Some viewers commented that his throwing motion appeared different.
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired quarterback Justin Fields as backup.
If Mahomes isn't ready for the 2026 season start, Fields might replace him.
Mahomes' injury involves crucial knee ligaments important for his play style.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have been rated as the most improved team in the NFL offseason, according to ESPN, because of several key player acquisitions. The team is still uncertain about their quarterback for the upcoming season, with speculation around Aaron Rodgers' possible return to the NFL.
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The Steelers have been recognized as the most improved NFL team this offseason.
They have acquired wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and running back Rico Dowdle.
The team has also signed safety Jaquan Brisker and brought back cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.
Mike McCarthy is now the head coach of the Steelers.
Aaron Rodgers has not yet decided if he will retire or return to the Steelers.
The Steelers traded for Pittman in exchange for a late-round draft pick and signed him to a three-year contract.
The team has strengthened their defense by adding Jamel Dean and Sebastian Joseph-Day.
The Steelers aim to finalize their quarterback decision before April's draft.
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The University of North Carolina (UNC) has fired its head basketball coach Hubert Davis after losses in the NCAA Tournament. Davis had a five-year record of 125 wins and 54 losses. He plans to continue his coaching career elsewhere.
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UNC fired basketball coach Hubert Davis after a recent tournament loss.
The team lost to No. 11 seed VCU Rams in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Over his five-year coaching period, Davis had a record of 125-54.
An anonymous ACC coach suggested that other teams were not intimidated by Davis.
Davis had led the team to four NCAA Tournament appearances and one national championship game.
UNC is now looking for a new head coach for the 2026-27 season.
Hubert Davis expresses a desire to keep coaching in the future.
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The article discusses the behavior of UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley during the NCAA Tournament. Hurley has been noted for his emotional reactions during games, including receiving a double-technical foul and a fine in a previous game, but he claims his behavior has improved during the tournament.
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Dan Hurley is the head coach of the UConn Huskies basketball team.
Hurley is known for his emotional behavior during games, sometimes resulting in technical fouls.
Earlier this month, Hurley received a double-technical and was ejected from a game against Marquette.
He received a $25,000 fine for yelling at a referee during the Marquette game.
Hurley claims he did not make physical contact with the referee during the incident.
He has not yet received a technical foul during the current NCAA Tournament.
Hurley has praised the referee involved as "tough" and "strong."
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The article discusses Dick Vitale's selection of Duke's Cameron Boozer as the best college basketball player ahead of the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. Boozer has had an impressive season with standout performances in the tournament, making him a key player to watch as Duke faces more challenges ahead.
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Dick Vitale named Cameron Boozer from Duke as the best player in college basketball.
Boozer is a freshman and has been recognized as ACC Tournament MVP.
He was also named a unanimous First-Team All-American.
Boozer scored 19 points and 11 rebounds in Duke's win over TCU.
This season, Boozer averages 22.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
Duke's next game in the Sweet 16 is against St. John's, led by Rick Pitino.
Duke could face either Michigan State or UConn if they advance.
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