The Los Angeles Lakers won against the Houston Rockets, marking their seventh consecutive win. LeBron James astonished fans with a remarkable dunk, showcasing his athleticism despite being in his 23rd NBA season. The Lakers now hold a strong position in the Western Conference.
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The Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 124-116.
LeBron James performed an impressive dunk by catching an alley-oop from Marcus Smart.
James is playing his 23rd NBA season and remains a high-performing player.
In the recent game, James scored 30 points with near-perfect shooting.
The Lakers have won 10 of their last 11 games.
With this win, the Lakers improved to a 44-25 record and are the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
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Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal for club and country during a match where Nashville SC advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals by knocking out Inter Miami. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw, but Nashville moved forward due to the away-goals rule.
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Messi scored his 900th career goal early in the game.
The match ended 1-1 between Inter Miami and Nashville SC.
Nashville SC advanced to the quarterfinals using the away-goals rule.
Cristian Espinoza scored the deciding goal for Nashville in the second half.
Nashville will play either Philadelphia Union or Club America in the next round.
Lionel Messi is the second-highest goal scorer in football history, after Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Miami (OH) basketball team defeated SMU in the NCAA tournament's First Four with a fast-paced style of play. They set a record by making 16 three-pointers, helping them secure a spot in the Round of 64 against Tennessee.
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Miami (OH) won against SMU with a score of 89–79.
The team used a fast-paced strategy, which is their usual style.
They set a First Four record by making 16 three-pointers during the game.
Five Miami (OH) players scored in double figures.
Eian Elmer led the team with 23 points, making 6 of 9 shots from the three-point line.
Miami (OH) finished their season with a 31-0 record and earned an at-large bid to the tournament.
They will next play against the sixth-seeded Tennessee Volunteers in the tournament.
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Duke Blue Devils' assistant coach Evan Bradds is leaving to become the head coach at Belmont after the NCAA Tournament. Bradds played college basketball at Belmont and will replace Casey Alexander, who left for Kansas State.
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Duke Blue Devils will play against Siena in the NCAA Tournament opener.
Evan Bradds, Duke's assistant coach, will become Belmont's next head coach.
Bradds is staying with Duke for the duration of the NCAA Tournament.
Bradds was a two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year at Belmont.
Casey Alexander, Belmont's current head coach, is moving to Kansas State.
Belmont won't participate in the Postseason NIT.
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Tom Brady, a former NFL quarterback, recently spoke on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" about participating in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. He mentioned texting quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels with some competitive banter. The event, featuring various NFL players, will take place in Los Angeles and be broadcast on FOX Sports.
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Tom Brady is 48 years old and retired from the NFL three years ago.
Brady appeared on "The Tonight Show" to promote the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
The flag football event will occur at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
It will be broadcast live on FOX Sports, FOX One, and Tubi, and stream on Fanatics' YouTube.
Brady captains a team called Founders FFC along with Jalen Hurts.
Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels lead a team named Wildcats FFC.
Sean Payton and Kyle Shanahan will coach the respective teams.
Celebrities like IShowSpeed, Logan Paul, and Terence Crawford will participate.
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The San Francisco 49ers have added several players to their team in the offseason as they prepare for the next NFL season. George Kittle, an important player for the team, is recovering from an Achilles injury but believes his rehab is going well and he could return sooner than expected.
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The San Francisco 49ers ended last season with a 12-5 record despite many player injuries.
They signed Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and Dre Greenlaw during free agency.
George Kittle, the 49ers' key tight end, suffered an Achilles injury during a playoff game.
Kittle stated his rehab is progressing well, and he might stop using crutches in a week or two.
Kittle explained that compensating for a previous ankle injury might have led to his Achilles tear.
In 2025, Kittle played 11 games with 57 catches, 628 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns, making him a Pro Bowl player for the seventh time.
The 49ers plan to start their 2026 season with a game against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
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Tom Brady, a well-known retired NFL player, is participating in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles. The event features different teams and will be broadcast live on several platforms, including FOX Sports. Brady is teaming up with other NFL stars in a non-NFL game format.
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Tom Brady retired from NFL in February 2023.
Brady is playing in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
The event happens on Saturday at 1 p.m. PST in Los Angeles.
The game will be aired on FOX Sports, FOX One, Tubi, and Fanatics' YouTube.
Brady and Jalen Hurts are captains of the Founders FFC team.
Other NFL players like Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels are participating.
Brady, at 48 years old, attempts to showcase his skills in this event.
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The SMU Mustangs were criticized for allegedly misleading the NCAA selection committee to secure a spot in the March Madness tournament. The controversy arose after SMU claimed a key player, B.J. Edwards, would return from injury but later announced he would not play, leading to accusations of deceit.
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The NCAA selection committee announced the final tournament spots, causing debate and scrutiny.
SMU Mustangs were included in the tournament, sparking controversy.
SMU claimed their player B.J. Edwards would return but announced his continued absence before the game.
Critics accused SMU of misleading the committee about Edwards to gain a tournament spot.
The committee chairman mentioned Edwards' expected return as a factor in SMU's inclusion.
This led to public complaints and discussions about the fairness of considering injured players in selections.
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WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18-19 in Las Vegas, featuring WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill defending her title against Rhea Ripley. Cargill, undefeated at WrestleMania, has expressed strong confidence in retaining her title. This match marks Cargill's next big challenge in her wrestling career.
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Jade Cargill is the WWE Women's Champion with a perfect 2-0 record at WrestleMania.
WrestleMania 42 will happen at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18-19.
Cargill will defend her championship against Rhea Ripley.
Rhea Ripley earned her title shot by winning the Women's Elimination Chamber match in February.
Ripley has a history of competing in WrestleMania championship matches for the past three years.
Cargill originally became the champion by defeating Tiffany Stratton last November.
The match between Cargill and Ripley will be streamed on ESPN and Netflix internationally.
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Yaxel Lendeborg, a college basketball player for the Michigan Wolverines, turned down a $9 million offer from the University of Kentucky. Lendeborg chose to play for Michigan, focusing on long-term goals rather than immediate financial gain.
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Yaxel Lendeborg is a 6-foot-9 basketball player leading Michigan in scoring.
Michigan Wolverines finished their season with a 31-3 record.
Lendeborg previously played for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
He was the top-ranked player in the transfer portal for the 2025-26 season.
Lendeborg turned down $9 million offered by the University of Kentucky.
He chose Michigan for their focus on personal development over monetary offers.
Michigan will face Howard in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
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Liverpool beat Galatasaray to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. They had a strong performance, particularly in the second half, scoring multiple goals. Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in the next round.
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Liverpool defeated Galatasaray to enter the Champions League quarter-finals.
Arne Slot commented on the strong performance at Anfield.
Liverpool had 32 attempts, with 16 shots on target.
Mohamed Salah missed a penalty but contributed significantly to the team's goals.
Liverpool will play against Paris St-Germain in the next round.
The team showed better form compared to their recent struggles.
The atmosphere at Anfield was praised during the game.
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The Golden State Warriors are optimistic about Stephen Curry's return from a knee injury before the end of March. Curry's recovery is progressing, and he may play soon, which could impact the team's chances in the playoffs. The Warriors have struggled without him, and his return is crucial for their success.
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Stephen Curry has missed the last 18 games due to a right knee injury.
There is optimism he might return before March ends.
Curry recently had a strong workout in Boston, moving closer to his return.
He is scheduled for a re-evaluation around March 21.
Curry averages 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists this season in the games he played.
Without Curry, the Warriors have won only 6 of 18 games.
The team is currently ninth in the Western Conference standings.
The Warriors aim to improve their playoff chances with Curry's return.
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Augusta National Golf Club introduced a new candy bar at its concession stands for the Masters golf tournament. The candy bar is a collaboration with a local chocolate maker and includes dark-milk chocolate, caramel, rice crisps, and hazelnut crunch.
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Augusta National added a new candy bar to its concessions menu for the Masters tournament.
The candy bar is made in partnership with Bitzel's, a local artisan chocolate maker.
Ingredients in the candy bar include dark-milk chocolate, caramel, rice crisps, and hazelnut crunch.
Augusta National has not officially commented on this new menu item.
Social media users have mixed opinions about the candy bar.
The Masters golf tournament begins on April 9.
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The article explains a promotional offer from BetMGM for new users who register with a specific code during the NCAA basketball tournament. Users in certain states get a $150 bonus if they win a $10 bet, while others can receive up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses. Additionally, it covers several college basketball matchups and highlights players' performances and team conditions.
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BetMGM offers new users two types of promotions during the NCAA tournament, depending on their location.
Users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia receive a $150 bonus if they win a $10 bet.
Users in other participating states, excluding New York, get up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses.
The article provides odds for several college basketball matchups, including Texas vs. BYU and Michigan vs. Howard.
BYU's second-leading scorer, Richie Saunders, will miss the tournament due to an ACL injury.
Michigan is favored heavily against Howard, but faces challenges with player injuries affecting their bench depth.
Howard recently won their first-ever NCAA Tournament game, scoring 86 points.
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The article explains a promotion by Kalshi for new customers who can receive a $10 bonus for engaging in March Madness college basketball prediction markets. Users need to create an account, enter a promo code, and trade at least $10 to unlock the bonus. Key games to predict include matchups like VCU vs. North Carolina and TCU vs. Ohio State.
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Kalshi offers a $10 bonus for new users participating in prediction markets.
The promotion is available for anyone over 18 in the U.S.
A first-time deposit of at least $1 is required to start.
Users must trade $10 to receive the bonus.
Key basketball games include VCU vs. North Carolina and TCU vs. Ohio State.
The article provides a step-by-step guide to activate the promo code.
Newsweek earns a commission from sign-ups through links in the article.
Newsweek's AI assistant, Martyn, helped produce the story.
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Lionel Messi reached 900 top-level career goals after scoring for Inter Miami in a match against Nashville SC. He is the second player in history to achieve this milestone, joining Cristiano Ronaldo in this rare group.
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Lionel Messi scored his 900th goal during Inter Miami's game against Nashville SC.
Messi, 38, has played for clubs like Barcelona, Paris St-Germain, and Inter Miami, scoring many goals for each team.
Messi has won the Ballon d'Or eight times, an award for the best football player in the world.
Messi made his milestone goal in the Concacaf Champions Cup in Tennessee.
He has scored 115 goals in 196 appearances for the Argentina national team.
Most of Messi's 900 goals were scored with his left foot: 755 goals.
Messi has 112 penalty goals and 70 goals from free-kicks.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the only male players to have reached over 900 career goals.
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Miami (OH) and SMU are competing in the NCAA Tournament's First Four matchup. The winner will advance to the main bracket. The game is set for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and can be streamed through platforms like DIRECTV and Sling.
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Miami (OH) and SMU are playing in the NCAA Tournament First Four.
The game takes place on March 18, 2026, at 9:15 PM ET.
The TV channel airing the game is truTV.
Miami (OH) joined the tournament by winning the MAC Tournament.
SMU is from the American Athletic Conference.
The winner moves on to the main tournament bracket (round of 64).
Live streaming is available on DIRECTV and Sling.
The tournament is also broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
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The New York Knicks expect their star player, Jalen Brunson, to return from injury sooner than expected. Despite being without Brunson for two games, the Knicks have maintained a winning streak and aim to continue their strong performance as they approach the playoffs.
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Jalen Brunson, an all-star point guard for the New York Knicks, has been recovering from neck and ankle injuries.
Knicks head coach Mike Brown expects Brunson to play in an upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets.
Brunson missed two games, during which the Knicks won the latest game against the Indiana Pacers with a score of 136-110.
The Knicks have a 2-4 record this season without Brunson on the court.
New York is currently on a four-game winning streak, the second-longest in the Eastern Conference.
Jalen Brunson averages 26.3 points, 6.6 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game this season.
The Knicks are aiming for a high playoff seed, potentially securing home-court advantage at Madison Square Garden.
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Tottenham Hotspur won against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League match, but it was not enough to advance due to a previous loss. The team now focuses on avoiding relegation from the Premier League. Spurs' performance showed improvement, notably under coach Igor Tudor, but they still face challenges in the league.
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Spurs won their second-leg match against Atletico Madrid but lost on aggregate, meaning they are out of the Champions League.
They had a 5-2 aggregate loss from the first match in Madrid.
The team aims to stay in the Premier League to avoid relegation and prepare for the next season.
Igor Tudor, who is not the permanent coach, led Spurs to victory after four initial losses.
Tottenham has not won a Premier League match in their last 12 games.
Spurs fans showed support and created a positive atmosphere in the stadium despite the challenges.
There were empty seats at the game, but the atmosphere was praised compared to other matches this season.
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The TV coverage for the first round of March Madness games has changed. Commentator Brian Anderson will not call the first-round games due to voice issues, and Jason Benetti will replace him. Anderson is expected to return for the second-round games.
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March Madness is a major college basketball tournament in the U.S.
The first-round games start on Thursday.
Brian Anderson was initially going to commentate, but he had a hoarse voice.
Jason Benetti, who also announces for MLB's Detroit Tigers, will replace Anderson for the first-round games.
Anderson is expected to return for the second-round games.
TV coverage will air on channels like TBS, TNT, truTV, and CBS.
Brian Anderson has been a familiar voice for the tournament since 2012.
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