Jack Hughes, a player for the New Jersey Devils, scored the winning goal for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey final against Canada. Both the puck from his game-winning goal and another from the women's final went to the Hockey Hall of Fame, which has decided to keep them instead of returning them to Hughes or Megan Keller, who requested them.
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Jack Hughes played for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics and scored the winning goal against Canada.
This goal helped the U.S. men's hockey team win their first Olympic gold since 1980.
Hughes lost track of the game-winning puck after the match.
The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto received the puck along with another from the women's final.
Hughes expressed he wanted the puck for his father, who collects hockey memorabilia.
The Hockey Hall of Fame stated it will not return the pucks as they were donated with signed paperwork.
The Hall of Fame has kept the pucks as part of their exhibit on the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have traded for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers. In exchange, the Eagles will send a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Panthers. Dalton will back up Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' starting quarterback.
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The Eagles traded with the Panthers to get Andy Dalton as a backup quarterback.
A seventh-round draft pick in 2026 is going to the Panthers as part of the trade.
Andy Dalton has played for teams like the Bengals, Cowboys, Bears, Saints, and Panthers.
Dalton has significant experience, having started for nine seasons with the Bengals.
Dalton completed 64.7% of his passes while with the Panthers, throwing for 1,643 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions over three seasons.
The Eagles want a reliable backup for Jalen Hurts, who has faced health issues recently.
Dalton has been a mentor to younger quarterbacks, like Panthers QB Bryce Young.
Eagles fans had previously wanted another backup, Tanner McKee, to start over Hurts due to Hurts' struggles last season, but those sentiments have lessened.
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England's rugby captain Zoe Stratford announced she is pregnant with her first child, due in September. This announcement means she will not play in the upcoming Women's Six Nations tournament. England has not named a new captain yet for the 2026 campaign.
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Zoe Stratford, England's rugby captain, is expecting her first child.
She announced the pregnancy on Instagram.
The baby is due in September.
Stratford will miss the Women's Six Nations tournament this year.
England has not announced a new captain for future matches.
Stratford led England to a World Cup victory at home seven months ago.
She was named World Player of the Year in 2021.
Stratford also co-captains the Gloucester-Hartpury club and has opened a coffee shop with teammate Natasha Hunt.
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Miami (Ohio) and SMU are competing in the NCAA Tournament's First Four game in Dayton, Ohio. SMU is favored to win despite a challenging end to their season, facing an unbeaten Miami (Ohio) team. The winner will play Tennessee next.
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Miami (Ohio) has a record of 31 wins and 1 loss, undefeated in the MAC.
SMU ended their regular season with a 20-13 record, including a difficult 1-5 finish.
SMU is favored to win by 7 to 7.5 points according to betting odds.
Miami (Ohio) ranks lower in national analytics sites like Kenpom and Barttorvik.
The game takes place close to Miami (Ohio)'s campus, potentially benefiting their fan support.
SMU's player Samet Yigitoglu, a 7-foot-2 center, is expected to perform well in rebounds.
Foul troubles could affect Yigitoglu's playtime.
The winner will advance to play against Tennessee in the next round.
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The Kansas City Chiefs traded for quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets. In return, the Jets received a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. Analysts gave the trade a slight advantage to the Chiefs, considering their immediate quarterback needs.
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Kansas City Chiefs traded for quarterback Justin Fields.
New York Jets received a 2027 sixth-round pick in the trade.
Experts rated the trade as a B for the Chiefs and a C+ for the Jets.
Patrick Mahomes, another Chiefs quarterback, is currently recovering from an ACL injury.
The Jets will still pay a large portion of Fields' salary this season.
Fields will join an experienced coaching staff with the Chiefs.
Fields is 27 years old and was previously drafted as the No. 11 overall pick.
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Legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has named two under-the-radar teams he believes could reach the NCAA Tournament's Final Four: Vanderbilt and Arkansas. Both teams recently participated in the SEC Championship Game, and Coach K highlighted some of their standout players.
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The NCAA Tournament Round of 64 begins Thursday.
Mike Krzyzewski is a retired Duke coach with five national championships.
Coach K predicts Vanderbilt (No. 5 seed) and Arkansas (No. 4 seed) could make it to the Final Four.
Vanderbilt is in the South Region, potentially facing top-seeded teams like Florida and Houston.
Arkansas is in the West Region, with top teams including Arizona and Purdue.
Krzyzewski appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" to share his insights.
Vanderbilt and Arkansas made runs to the SEC Championship Game.
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The article discusses potential roles for Steve Austin, known as "Stone Cold," during WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. It outlines different scenarios WWE could explore involving Austin and other personalities like Kevin Owens, Jelly Roll, and Danhausen.
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Steve Austin, also known as "Stone Cold," will be in Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42.
Austin was not at the March 16 Raw event in San Antonio due to racing commitments.
Five potential roles for Austin at WrestleMania 42 include opening the show with Kevin Owens and co-hosting with Danhausen.
A previous mishap with an ATV at WrestleMania 41 is mentioned as a possible storyline for Austin.
A tag team setup with Jelly Roll against The Miz and Kit Wilson is suggested.
Austin might play a part in Sami Zayn's possible shift to a villainous role.
WrestleMania 42 could involve Austin hosting an open challenge featuring NXT's rising stars.
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The Milwaukee Bucks have asked Giannis Antetokounmpo to consider sitting out the rest of the NBA season due to injury concerns. Antetokounmpo has a hyperextended knee and other past injuries but wants to continue playing. The Bucks have a slim chance of making the playoffs, which influences their decision to prioritize his health.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo plays for the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team.
He has a hyperextended left knee with a bone bruise.
The Bucks suggested he sit out the rest of the season to prevent further injury.
Antetokounmpo does not agree and wants to keep playing.
This season, he has already missed 32 games due to various injuries.
Antetokounmpo's game averages include 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.
The Bucks are 28-40 this season, making their chances of making the playoffs very slim.
There have been ongoing trade rumors concerning Antetokounmpo.
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In the latest episode of their podcast, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce made their picks for the Final Four in the men's NCAA Tournament. Travis picked Duke, Arizona, Alabama, and Illinois, while Jason's picks included Arizona, Houston, Michigan State, and Iowa State, using a unique method involving his daughter's input.
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Travis and Jason Kelce are both known for their careers in the NFL.
They made their NCAA Tournament picks on their podcast, New Heights.
Travis Kelce's Final Four picks are Duke, Arizona, Alabama, and Illinois.
Jason Kelce initially chose Michigan State, Duke, Houston, and St. John's.
Jason had to adjust his picks because some teams were in the same region.
Jason's final picks were Arizona, Houston, Michigan State, and Iowa State.
The Kelce brothers participate in the New Heights Reese's Bracket Challenge.
Jason included his six-year-old daughter in the decision-making process.
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The San Francisco Giants have introduced their new uniforms for the 2026 Major League Baseball season. These uniforms are available for purchase online, and the team is focusing on a mix of experienced and young players to be competitive in the upcoming season.
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The San Francisco Giants revealed their new uniforms on Wednesday.
The 2026 MLB season is set to be competitive for the Giants.
Key players include veteran Matt Chapman and young talents Jung Hoo Lee and Heliot Ramos.
Logan Webb, a leading pitcher, will be critical to the team's success.
The new uniforms connect the team's modern look with their historical roots.
Fans can buy the new hats and jerseys on the Fanatics website.
The uniforms aim to bring new energy and help the Giants pursue postseason success.
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The Seattle Seahawks are looking to strengthen their team by drafting new running backs after losing Kenneth Walker III, who was too costly to keep after winning the Super Bowl MVP award. The NFL draft, happening in April 2026, is expected to be the team's opportunity to fill this gap, with Notre Dame's Jadarian Price mentioned as a potential pick.
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The Seattle Seahawks parted ways with Kenneth Walker III due to his high cost.
Kenneth Walker III won the Super Bowl MVP award before leaving the Seahawks.
The 2026 NFL draft will take place from April 23 to April 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Seahawks are looking to draft a running back to replace Walker during this draft.
Nate Davis and Ayrton Ostly suggest Jadarian Price from Notre Dame as a potential draft choice.
Other team priorities, like re-signing other players, influenced the decision not to retain Walker.
Jadarian Price is noted for his agility and instinctive playing style, although he lacks some explosiveness.
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The article discusses a new promotional offer from Novig for first-time users, providing a bonus for college basketball's March Madness. By using the promo code "NEWSWEEK," new users can get a 10% discount up to $100 and additional virtual currency to use on the platform.
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Novig offers a 10% discount for first-time users on their first order, up to $100.
New users also receive 1,000 Novig Coins and 5 Novig Cash.
The promotion is for those participating in March Madness college basketball games.
The promo code to use is "NEWSWEEK."
Novig Coins allow users to try prediction markets without spending money.
Several basketball matchups are highlighted, such as North Carolina vs. VCU and Louisville vs. South Florida.
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The men's NCAA Division I basketball tournament brackets must be finalized by Thursday at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET. This is just before Ohio State plays TCU, after which no changes can be made to bracket picks.
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The NCAA Division I basketball tournament is an annual sports event in the U.S.
Brackets need to be completed before the first game on Thursday.
The first game of the main tournament between Ohio State and TCU starts at 9:15 a.m. PT / 12:15 p.m. ET.
“Brackets” refer to the predictions fans make about which teams will advance in the tournament.
The four play-in games happen before brackets are locked.
Choosing teams is often based on factors like team rankings and potential upsets.
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College basketball analyst Andy Katz made unexpected predictions for the Final Four of March Madness, choosing teams not typically expected to advance far. His picks include VCU, South Florida, Utah State, and Akron, all considered underdogs. Despite these surprising selections, Katz also discussed more traditional picks with teams like Duke and Michigan.
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March Madness is a college basketball tournament known for upsets and unexpected wins.
Andy Katz is a Big Ten basketball analyst.
Katz picked VCU, South Florida, Utah State, and Akron as unexpected Final Four teams.
VCU and South Florida are both No. 11 seeds facing higher-seeded teams.
Utah State is a No. 9 seed playing against Villanova.
Akron will compete against Texas Tech, a strong team from the Big 12.
Katz also considered more typical Final Four picks like Duke, Houston, Michigan, and Arizona.
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In a basketball game between Texas Longhorns and NC State Wolfpack, Texas won with a last-second shot. An assistant coach for Texas celebrated too early, leading to an upset reaction from head coach Sean Miller. The early celebration almost led to a penalty, but did not because the opposing team called a timeout.
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The Texas Longhorns beat NC State Wolfpack 68-66.
The winning shot came with 1.1 seconds left on the clock.
Assistant coach Ryan Anderson ran onto the court too early to celebrate.
Head coach Sean Miller was upset with Anderson’s premature celebration.
A technical foul was not called because NC State had already called a timeout.
Texas will play BYU in the next round of the tournament.
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Aaron Judge faced criticism after his performance in the World Baseball Classic final, where Team USA lost to Venezuela. He did not get any hits and struck out three times during the game. Despite previous success, fans were disappointed because they had high expectations for him.
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Aaron Judge played in the World Baseball Classic final for Team USA.
Team USA lost the final match to Venezuela.
Judge went 0-4 in the game, meaning he did not get any hits in his four attempts.
He struck out three times during the game.
Fans expected Judge to perform well because he was called "Captain America."
The criticism comes after a previous World Series loss in 2024 where he also struggled.
Judge will return to play for the New York Yankees in the regular season.
The game took place in Miami, and the last pitch Judge faced was a strike that ended the inning.
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Aaron Judge, captain of the New York Yankees and Team USA, expressed his disappointment after Team USA's defeat to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. Judge emphasized his commitment to the Yankees as the new season approaches, despite being upset about the recent loss.
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Aaron Judge is the captain of both the Yankees and Team USA.
Team USA was favored to win the World Baseball Classic but lost to Venezuela.
Judge performed well during the tournament but struggled in the final game.
After the loss, Judge expressed disappointment but remains focused on the upcoming Yankees season.
Judge's presence in the team encouraged other star players to participate.
The U.S. team included notable players, like reigning Cy Young Award winners.
Judge aims to lead the Yankees to the World Series.
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The World Baseball Classic concluded with Venezuela defeating Team USA 3-2 in the championship game. Phillies player Kyle Schwarber expressed disappointment over the loss, while praising Venezuela's performance.
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Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time by beating Team USA.
Bryce Harper hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to tie the game for Team USA.
Venezuela regained the lead shortly after and held on to win.
Team USA players took off their silver medals after receiving them.
In the game, Team USA had only three hits and no runners in scoring position.
Kyle Schwarber had an impressive tournament performance with a .364 batting average.
Team USA reached the championship game in the last three tournaments, winning in 2017 but losing in 2023 and 2024.
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Legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, also known as Coach K, expressed his focus on the Duke Blue Devils as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament. Despite not coaching anymore, he remains dedicated to supporting the team. Duke, a top-seeded team, will start the tournament facing Siena, but they may miss key players due to injuries.
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Mike Krzyzewski is a legendary coach, known as Coach K.
He expressed his commitment to the Duke team despite not coaching anymore.
Duke Blue Devils are the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
They will face No. 16 seed Siena in their first game.
Two Duke players, Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II, are dealing with foot injuries.
Caleb Foster had surgery and might return during the tournament.
The team secured an ACC tournament win with top player Cameron Boozer.
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Rory McIlroy plans to host a special dinner with a menu that includes some of his favorite dishes, such as elk appetizers and a traditional dish from his childhood, before defending his Masters title. The dinner is a traditional event for past champions at the Masters golf tournament. McIlroy's menu choices reflect personal memories and tastes, including dishes inspired by his family's cooking and restaurants he enjoys.
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Rory McIlroy will host the traditional champion's dinner at the Masters in August.
His menu includes appetisers like dates stuffed with goat cheese and bacon and elk sliders.
The main course options are wagyu filet mignon or seared salmon, with Irish champ as a side dish.
McIlroy selected sticky toffee pudding for dessert.
Two wines are chosen: a 2022 Domaine Leflaive Batard Montrachet and a 1990 Chateau Lafite Rothschild.
The dinner celebrates McIlroy's 2025 Masters victory, completing his career Grand Slam.
McIlroy expressed excitement about the perks of being a Masters champion.
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