Jonathan Wheatley is leaving his job as Audi's team principal after a year. Aston Martin has approached him to take a similar role. Mattia Binotto will temporarily handle Wheatley’s duties at Audi.
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Jonathan Wheatley has left Audi as team principal.
Wheatley's departure was announced for "personal reasons."
Mattia Binotto will cover Wheatley's responsibilities while Audi plans its next moves.
Audi had a meeting with Wheatley and Binotto before this decision.
Wheatley is expected to serve a 'gardening leave' period before moving to another job.
Aston Martin has shown interest in Wheatley, though not officially confirmed.
Aston Martin's owner, Lawrence Stroll, emphasized a strong partnership with Adrian Newey.
Aston Martin's Formula 1 team is currently struggling with technical issues.
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North Carolina lost to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The loss has led to questions about the future of UNC's head coach, Hubert Davis. Analysts suggest Davis needs to improve recruiting to keep his job.
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North Carolina was defeated by VCU 82-78 in overtime during the NCAA Tournament.
North Carolina's lead of 70-56 with 7 minutes left was overturned by VCU's comeback.
Junior Henri Veesaar scored 26 points and made 10 rebounds for North Carolina.
Key player Caleb Wilson was absent due to a hand injury, affecting team performance.
Hubert Davis has been North Carolina's head coach since 2021 with a record of 125-54.
Analysts like Seth Greenberg believe Davis must improve recruiting to secure his position.
Davis' teams have not progressed past the Sweet 16 in the past few seasons.
Critics suggest Davis needs to update his coaching strategy and staff.
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In the NCAA Tournament, 12th-seeded High Point upset 5th-seeded Wisconsin, contributing to a series of victories by lower-seeded teams, known as double-digit seeds. By the end of the tournament's first day, only a tiny fraction of brackets remained perfect on platforms like ESPN, due to these surprising outcomes.
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High Point, a 12th seed, defeated 5th seed Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament.
Four teams with double-digit seedings, including High Point, VCU, Texas, and Texas A&M, won their games.
North Carolina lost to VCU, impacted by the absence of their leading scorer Caleb Wilson due to injury.
BYU, missing star player Richie Saunders, lost to Texas after trailing by 17 points.
Saint Mary's lost to Texas A&M without key scorer Paulius Murauskas, who was ill.
By the end of the first day, less than 0.04% of brackets on ESPN remained perfect.
The NCAA estimates very low odds of achieving a perfect bracket, ranging from 1 in 9.2 quintillion to 1 in 120 billion, depending on prediction methods.
An estimated 60 to 100 million brackets are filled out each year for the NCAA Tournament.
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Pep Guardiola avoided pre-match confrontation with Mikel Arteta ahead of Manchester City's match against Arsenal in the English League Cup final. Guardiola spoke about global chaos and reflected on past issues between the teams regarding their tactics.
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Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta are preparing for a League Cup final between Manchester City and Arsenal.
Guardiola chose not to discuss previous tactical disputes with Arsenal.
The term "dark arts" refers to controversial tactics used by Arsenal during past games.
Guardiola commented on global issues and chaos without wanting to address past disputes.
Arsenal leads the Premier League and is competing for four trophies this season.
Guardiola praised Arsenal for their improvements and teamwork.
Arteta acknowledged that his relationship with Guardiola had to change due to their teams' rivalry.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are having a tough season, with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo facing injuries that limit his play. Discussions are arising about whether the team might consider trading him due to his health issues and their poor performance.
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The Milwaukee Bucks have a 28-41 record this season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed many games due to injuries.
There is speculation that the Bucks may consider trading Giannis.
Giannis is currently signed through the 2026-27 season.
He has been openly frustrated with the team's performance.
Giannis's health and age are concerns as he is now 31 years old.
The Bucks need more changes to become a championship contender again.
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The Seattle Seahawks decided not to keep Kenneth Walker III, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, allowing him to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs. Seahawks GM John Schneider explained the decision was in line with his approach to find talented players in the running back position, expressing confidence in other team members despite injuries.
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The Seattle Seahawks let Kenneth Walker III, the Super Bowl MVP, sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Chiefs offered Walker a four-year, $36 million contract during free agency.
Seahawks GM John Schneider emphasized the importance of finding other capable running backs.
Schneider praised other Seahawks running backs like Cam Akers, George Holani, Emmanuel Wilson, Zach Charbonnet, and Kenny McIntosh.
Schneider expressed confidence in the team's depth at the running back position, despite injuries.
The Kansas City Chiefs struggled with rushing last season, averaging the seventh-fewest yards per game.
Zach Charbonnet, one of the Seahawks' running backs, suffered a season-ending injury.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold was not chosen for Thomas Tuchel's England squad, affecting his chances to play in the upcoming World Cup. Despite his success at Real Madrid, other players are favored over him for the right-back position.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold did not make it to Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad.
Tuchel has not spoken to Alexander-Arnold about his exclusion from the team.
Alexander-Arnold recently recovered from an injury and is back playing for Real Madrid.
Reece James, the first-choice right-back, is unavailable for upcoming friendly matches.
Other players, including Tino Livramento and Djed Spence, are preferred over Alexander-Arnold.
Tuchel values players with a physical style and past performances for his team.
Alexander-Arnold has played 34 times for England, with his last appearance in a match against Andorra.
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The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships will take place from March 19-21 in Cleveland, Ohio. The event features top college wrestling teams and individuals competing for national titles. Major teams include Penn State, Nebraska, Iowa State, and Iowa.
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The championships will be held at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
The event runs from Thursday, March 19, 2026, to Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Television coverage is available on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN+.
The event can be live-streamed via Fubo, with a free trial option.
Penn State is a leading contender with seven top-seeded wrestlers.
Other strong teams include Nebraska, Iowa State, and Iowa.
Matches have bonus-point opportunities influencing team scores.
Both individual and team wrestling titles are at stake.
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The article discusses Friday's NCAA Tournament games, focusing on matchups, betting odds, and predictions. Notable games include Santa Clara vs. Kentucky, Akron vs. Texas Tech, and Long Island vs. Arizona. Odds and predictions for these and other games are provided for bettors.
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The NCAA Tournament begins today with Santa Clara vs. Kentucky at 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
Kentucky is favored to win against Santa Clara with a point spread of -2.5.
Texas Tech, despite recent struggles, is predicted to beat Akron, although Akron is expected to cover the spread.
Arizona is heavily favored against Long Island with a 30.5 point spread.
Virginia is expected to win comfortably over Wright State with a 17.5 point spread.
Iowa State is predicted to advance against Tennessee State, with a strong defensive reputation.
Betting odds and predictions are based on DraftKings' listings and include factors like point spreads and moneyline odds.
The article provides advice on specific bets for each game.
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A coroner's inquest concluded that there isn't enough evidence to say former boxer Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life after he was found dead at his home in September 2025. Although Hatton had alcohol and signs of past cocaine use in his system, and brain damage from boxing, the coroner noted he had made future plans. No suicide note was found.
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Ricky Hatton, a former world boxing champion, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
The coroner stated she could not conclude that Hatton intended to take his own life.
Toxicology reports showed Hatton had alcohol and evidence of previous cocaine use in his system.
No suicide note was discovered at the scene.
Hatton's brain showed signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), likely from his boxing career, which can affect mood and memory.
Hatton's family testified that he had plans for the future, suggesting his death wasn't planned.
Hatton was known to have struggled with mental health issues and substance abuse in the past.
Tributes from the boxing community and beyond came in after Hatton's death.
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There's talk about the NFL expanding to an 18-game season by 2027. If this happens, most players might only participate in 17 of those games, which has upset fans and fantasy football enthusiasts.
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The NFL is considering adding one more game to the regular season, making it 18 games.
Not all players would participate in every game; key players like non-quarterbacks and non-special teams players might be limited to just 17 games.
The idea of limiting players to 17 games could affect team strategies, especially during critical playoff runs.
Fantasy football fans are worried that unexpected player absences could disrupt the game.
There are talks about adding two bye weeks if the 18-game season is accepted.
Some people think the NFL might lose some fans if fantasy football becomes harder to manage due to these changes.
These discussions and ideas are not confirmed and still in the speculation phase.
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England's head coach, Thomas Tuchel, announced a 35-player squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, featuring both new and familiar faces. Players like Harry Maguire and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have been recalled, and James Garner received his first call-up, as the team prepares for the upcoming World Cup. Tuchel's squad decisions indicate concerns about depth in the striker position and the exclusion of Trent Alexander-Arnold from the team.
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Thomas Tuchel named a 35-player England squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.
Harry Maguire and Dominic Calvert-Lewin were recalled to the squad.
James Garner, an Everton midfielder, received his first call-up.
The squad selection shows a concern about the lack of experienced backup for striker Harry Kane.
Ollie Watkins, once considered a backup for Kane, was not included due to inconsistent form.
Dominic Solanke, another striker, returned after an ankle injury but has been out of action for months.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of the squad, implying he might miss the World Cup.
Tuchel and previous coach Gareth Southgate have questioned Alexander-Arnold's defensive skills.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team lost to VCU in a surprising upset during the NCAA Tournament. This ended their run in the tournament and marked the final college game for senior guard Seth Trimble. The NCAA recognized Trimble with a farewell message, highlighting his contributions to the team.
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North Carolina (UNC) played against VCU in the NCAA Tournament.
UNC led 58-40 with 13:23 remaining in the game.
VCU overcame the 18-point deficit and won the game 82-78 in overtime.
This loss marked UNC’s fourth straight failure to reach the Sweet Sixteen.
It was also the second consecutive year they were eliminated in the first round.
Seth Trimble, a senior guard for UNC, played his final college game.
The NCAA acknowledged Trimble's career with a farewell message on social media.
Trimble played 126 games for UNC and was noted for his performance in recent seasons.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels lost to the VCU Rams in a college basketball game after leading by 19 points in the second half. Fans criticized UNC head coach Hubert Davis for his decisions and comments after the game. The game ended in overtime with a final score of 82-78 in favor of VCU.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels were ranked No. 6, and the VCU Rams were ranked No. 11.
UNC had an 11-point lead at halftime, which extended to 19 points in the second half.
VCU's Terrance Hill scored a game-high 34 points.
The game went into overtime tied at 75 points.
UNC scored only three points in overtime and lost 82-78.
Head coach Hubert Davis used a six-man rotation in the second half.
Davis faced criticism for his postgame comments and decisions during the game.
Fans expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance and coaching.
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The daughter of former WCW wrestler Dean Malenko, Marie Malenko, has reportedly signed a contract with WWE. She recently participated in WWE tryouts and has gained attention for her skills in wrestling, having recently performed in Japan. WWE is bringing in new talent as some current stars age and shift to different roles.
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Marie Malenko is the daughter of Dean Malenko, a WCW legend.
She signed a deal with WWE after a tryout in February.
Malenko recently wrestled in Japan for Pro Wrestling NOAH.
She teamed with Sofia Sivan against other teams in Japan.
WWE's current strategy involves recruiting younger wrestlers.
Other new signings include Nikki Blackheart and other talents rising to the main roster.
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Liverpool Football Club is upset about racist comments made online towards their player, Ibrahima Konate, after a match against Galatasaray. The club is supporting Konate and is calling for social media companies to stop such behavior. They believe online platforms can do more to prevent hate speech.
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Liverpool's player Ibrahima Konate faced racist abuse online after a Champions League match.
The incident happened after a challenge involving Konate and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.
Liverpool described the racist comments as "disgusting" and said it should not happen in football or society.
The club is offering full support to Konate and is working with authorities to find the people responsible.
There is an ongoing investigation into several incidents of racial abuse against Premier League players.
Liverpool won the match against Galatasaray and will play Paris St-Germain next in the quarter-finals.
Liverpool criticized social media platforms for not doing enough to stop online abuse.
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The article discusses the aftermath of England's poor performance in the cricket Ashes series in Australia. The England and Wales Cricket Board is not planning major changes or firings but will focus on improving strategies ahead of upcoming Test series and repairing fan relations. Upcoming series include matches against New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Bangladesh.
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The England cricket team performed poorly in the Ashes series in Australia.
There will not be significant job losses or major structural changes in response.
Key figures such as Brendon McCullum (coach) and Ben Stokes (captain) will focus on team improvement.
The team acknowledges past mistakes in coaching and selection.
Preparations are being made for future tours, including warm-up matches.
England plans to enhance their coaching staff, including hiring a full-time fielding coach.
The team is focusing on winning upcoming Test series against teams like New Zealand and Pakistan.
There is an effort to repair the damaged relationship with cricket fans due to recent poor performances.
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The Troy Titans, after a significant loss in the NCAA Tournament, will need a new head coach. Scott Cross, the current coach, is expected to become the head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
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Troy Titans lost to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 76-47 in the NCAA Tournament.
Scott Cross is leaving Troy to likely become the head coach at Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech's previous coach, Damon Stoudamire, did not reach the NCAA Tournament in his three seasons.
Scott Cross has coached for 19 seasons at UT Arlington and Troy.
Cross has won 350 Division I games and recently achieved back-to-back conference titles with Troy.
Georgia Tech has struggled to make the NCAA Tournament, reaching it only once since 2010.
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Tiger Woods recently talked about his recovery from back surgery ahead of The Masters golf tournament, which begins on April 9. An update on the official Masters app suggests Woods might play in the tournament for the 27th time, though it is not officially confirmed.
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Tiger Woods had a back surgery and shared he has both good and bad days during recovery.
The Masters tournament starts on April 9.
An update on the Masters app mentioned Woods playing the tournament for the 27th time.
Woods has won the Masters five times in the past.
He was not listed among past champions who are not playing this year.
Woods has not officially confirmed if he will compete this year yet.
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Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2026, joining AJ Styles, Demolition, and Stephanie McMahon. The ceremony will take place in Las Vegas on April 17, the night before WrestleMania 42. Rodman is known for his past involvement in professional wrestling and his successful basketball career.
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Dennis Rodman is set to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.
The induction ceremony will be held in Las Vegas on April 17, 2026.
Other 2026 inductees include AJ Styles, Demolition, and Stephanie McMahon.
Rodman has a history with wrestling, having participated in events with personalities like Hollywood Hulk Hogan.
Rodman debuted in wrestling in 1997 and was part of the New World Order group.
Before his wrestling career, Rodman was a successful basketball player with five NBA championships.
Rodman was added to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.
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