Logan Paul, a WWE wrestler and YouTuber, recently talked about NFL star Tom Brady before WrestleMania 42. Paul called Brady "washed up" and reminded people that he beat Brady in a flag football game. Paul will compete in a six-man tag team match at WrestleMania in Las Vegas.
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Logan Paul and Tom Brady had a public back-and-forth during a flag football event.
Paul’s team beat Brady’s team 34-26 in the game.
Despite the competition, Paul and Brady showed respect after the game with a handshake.
Logan Paul is scheduled to wrestle at WrestleMania 42 in a six-man tag team match.
Paul’s teammates will be Austin Theory and YouTube star iShowSpeed.
Their opponents will be the Uso brothers (Jey and Jimmy) and LA Knight.
There is speculation Brady might appear at WrestleMania due to his ties to Las Vegas and WWE’s history of celebrity involvement.
The event takes place on April 18 and 19 and will stream on the ESPN app.
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Dylan Raiola, a former top-ranked quarterback, chose to transfer from Nebraska to the Oregon Ducks, accepting a backup role behind returning starter Dante Moore. Raiola aims to use this time to learn and prepare for a strong future season and improve his chances in the 2028 NFL draft.
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Dylan Raiola was a five-star quarterback and a top recruit in the class of 2024.
He transferred from Nebraska to Oregon, where Dante Moore will continue as the starting quarterback.
Raiola is accepting a backup position to learn Oregon’s system and develop his skills.
Dante Moore delayed entering the 2026 NFL draft to play another college season.
Moore is considered a top NFL prospect who could be drafted early if he entered the draft.
Nebraska had a record of 14 wins and 12 losses during Raiola’s two seasons as starter.
Critics cite Nebraska’s head coach more than Raiola for the team’s underperformance.
Raiola’s transfer is seen as a strategic move to join a stronger program and aim for a successful future career.
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Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers led the NHL in scoring for the sixth time in his career, finishing the season with 138 points. He won the Art Ross Trophy for the sixth time, joining hockey legends Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Gordie Howe in this achievement.
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McDavid scored 138 points this season, including 48 goals and many assists.
He led the NHL in scoring by eight points over the second-place scorer, Nikita Kucherov.
McDavid won the Art Ross Trophy, awarded to the top NHL points scorer, six times.
Only three players in NHL history—Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Gordie Howe—have won the Art Ross Trophy six or more times.
Gretzky holds the record with 10 trophies; McDavid, Howe, and Lemieux each have six.
McDavid has scored 409 goals and totaled 1,220 points in 794 NHL games.
He has scored more than 100 points in six straight seasons.
McDavid’s consistency places him among the greatest hockey players in history.
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Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors, said his future with the team is unclear after their season ended with a loss to the Phoenix Suns. He suggested that sometimes teams need new people and fresh ideas when a successful period comes to an end.
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Steve Kerr is the coach of the Golden State Warriors basketball team.
The Warriors lost their season-ending game to the Phoenix Suns.
Kerr said it is sometimes necessary for teams to bring in new people and ideas.
He admitted that his own future with the team might be uncertain.
The comment came after the Warriors' defeat in the playoffs.
Kerr did not confirm whether he would stay or leave the team.
The phrase "new blood and new ideas" means fresh players or coaching approaches.
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Sean McDermott spoke publicly for the first time since being fired as head coach of the Buffalo Bills. He said he is using this time to focus on his family and prepare for future coaching jobs, hoping to return to coaching by 2027.
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Sean McDermott was fired by the Buffalo Bills in mid-January.
He did not immediately take another head-coaching job because most were already filled.
McDermott and his family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina.
He is spending time supporting his daughter’s senior softball season before she goes to Notre Dame.
During nine years with the Bills, he recorded 98 wins, made eight playoff appearances, won five division titles, and reached two AFC Championship Games.
McDermott views his time with the Bills as successful and is grateful for the relationships he built there.
He plans to take a “gap year” to prepare for new coaching opportunities that may arise in 2027.
Several NFL teams might have coaching openings in 2027, including the Packers, Colts, Vikings, Jets, and Buccaneers.
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Alycia Baumgardner is defending her three junior lightweight boxing titles against Bo Mi Re Shin at Madison Square Garden. The fight highlights Baumgardner’s rise in women’s boxing and is part of a new promotional effort to increase the sport’s visibility on TV.
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The fight is for the unified 130-pound junior lightweight championship.
Baumgardner holds the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles and has a record of 17 wins and 1 loss.
Bo Mi Re Shin is an experienced boxer from Seoul with 19 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws, and has never been stopped in a fight.
The event is promoted by Most Valuable Promotions, a new women’s boxing platform started by boxer and influencer Jake Paul.
The fight uses three-minute rounds, a format Baumgardner supports for women’s boxing.
Established women’s boxing stars like Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are retiring, making this fight important for naming a new leading athlete in the sport.
The fight is held at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York.
MVP has a deal with ESPN to broadcast women’s boxing regularly on TV.
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WrestleMania 42 will take place on April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada. The event’s new stage design released on social media received criticism from fans who say it looks less colorful and exciting compared to last year’s stage.
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WrestleMania 42 returns to Allegiant Stadium, where last year’s event featured a bright and lively stage.
Main matches include Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, and CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns.
Fans saw side-by-side photos comparing this year’s stage with last year’s, leading many to call this year’s setup dull and underwhelming.
Some fans blame a low budget or limited setup time for the new stage’s less impressive look.
Others think the photos might have been taken before the full lighting and effects were activated.
WrestleMania 42 streaming is available through the ESPN app, which has had mixed reactions to past WWE events.
The event spans two days, Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19.
WrestleMania 42 follows a major WWE deal with ESPN for streaming and broadcast rights.
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Jeremiyah Love, a running back from Notre Dame, is considered one of the top players in the 2026 NFL draft. Former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum praised Love as a versatile offensive weapon, valuable for teams with young quarterbacks.
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Jeremiyah Love is a top running back in the 2026 NFL draft class.
Some experts debate his overall draft ranking, with opinions varying on his value.
Mike Tannenbaum, former New York Jets GM, stated Love is more than just a running back because of his receiving and blocking skills.
Love caught 63 passes last season, showing his ability to help passing offenses.
He had back-to-back seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards, including 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns in the latest season.
Tannenbaum suggested teams like the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, or Washington Commanders should consider drafting Love to support their young quarterbacks.
Love also has good ball security and pass protection skills, adding to his value as a player.
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WNBA player Aliyah Boston signed a four-year contract extension with the Indiana Fever worth $6.3 million, making her the highest-paid player in the league under the new salary rules. The deal reflects Boston’s strong performance and comes after A’ja Wilson secured a historic contract with the Las Vegas Aces.
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Aliyah Boston agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Indiana Fever.
Boston’s new deal makes her the highest-paid player in the WNBA so far under the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
A’ja Wilson previously signed a three-year, $5 million supermax contract with the Las Vegas Aces.
Boston earned $1 million this season, below the max allowed, to help her team pay other players.
Starting in 2027, Boston’s salary will be 20% of the salary cap each year through 2029.
Boston was the No. 1 draft pick in 2023 and averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3 assists last season.
She was sixth in MVP voting and earned All-Defensive and All-WNBA second team honors.
The WNBA’s new salary rules could lead to more high-value contracts for other players soon.
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The Minnesota Lynx re-signed Napheesa Collier to a one-year contract at the WNBA’s new $1.4 million maximum salary. Collier is focusing on recovering from ankle injuries and aims to win a championship this season. The team will start the 2026 season on May 10 against the Atlanta Dream.
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Napheesa Collier signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Lynx under the new $1.4 million supermax salary rule.
Collier suffered ankle ligament tears and a shin injury during the 2024 WNBA semifinals.
She had surgery in the offseason to repair torn ligaments in both ankles.
Collier is currently working with doctors and physical therapists to return to play.
The Lynx finished the last season with the best record (34-10) but lost in the semifinals.
Collier is a five-time All-Star and won Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.
The Lynx have not won a championship since 2017 and aim to improve this season.
The team’s first game of the 2026 season is scheduled for May 10 against the Atlanta Dream.
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Doc Rivers confirmed that he does not plan to coach in the NBA again after parting ways with the Milwaukee Bucks. He said he might work in a team’s front office but wants to take a break from coaching for now.
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Doc Rivers was the Bucks' head coach for three seasons and had a record of 97 wins and 103 losses with them.
The Bucks missed the playoffs in the 2023-2024 season for the first time since 2016, finishing with a 32-50 record.
Rivers said the team’s problems off the court with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo were different from what was reported in the media.
Rivers told ESPN he met with the Bucks’ owners seven weeks ago and decided he was done coaching.
He has coached in the NBA for 27 seasons, winning the championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008 and being named Coach of the Year in 2000.
Rivers might take an advisory role or work in a team's front office but will take a break in the short term.
He was named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with induction planned for August 15, 2026.
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Aliyah Boston signed a four-year contract extension with the Indiana Fever worth $6.3 million, the highest total salary ever in the WNBA. This new deal comes thanks to a recent agreement that raised player salaries, and Boston's teammate Caitlin Clark congratulated her on social media.
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Aliyah Boston’s new contract with the Indiana Fever lasts four years and is worth $6.3 million.
This contract is the biggest total salary in WNBA history.
Boston was the top overall pick in the 2023 WNBA draft.
Boston is a three-time WNBA All-Star and has been key to the Fever’s team plans.
The salary increase was made possible by a new collective bargaining agreement in the WNBA.
Boston will make $1 million in the 2026 season and then earn 20% of the salary cap in following years.
Boston’s teammate, Caitlin Clark, who was drafted first overall in 2024, publicly congratulated her.
Boston and Clark each won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in consecutive years for Indiana.
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Dylan Darling, a college basketball player known for a memorable game-winning shot with St. John’s University, has decided to transfer to Grand Canyon University. This move is unusual because he is leaving a top basketball program for a smaller one, which may mean less exposure but more playing time.
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Dylan Darling scored a buzzer-beater to help St. John’s reach the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2023.
He recently entered the transfer portal and committed to Grand Canyon University.
St. John’s is a top-level basketball program coached by Rick Pitino in the Big East conference.
Grand Canyon had a 20-12 record last season and missed the NCAA Tournament.
Darling’s transfer is unusual since players typically move to stronger programs, not smaller ones.
At Idaho State, Darling averaged nearly 20 points and 6 assists per game and won Big Sky Player of the Year.
At Grand Canyon, he is expected to have a leading role as a main ball-handler and starter.
Fans and analysts find the transfer surprising and are discussing possible reasons behind the decision.
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Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, former running backs for the Detroit Lions, got matching tattoos featuring Sonic and Knuckles characters to symbolize their partnership. Montgomery was traded to the Houston Texans in March, and the Lions signed Isiah Pacheco as his replacement.
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Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery played together on the Detroit Lions for three seasons.
They earned the nickname "Sonic & Knuckles" because their running styles complemented each other.
Montgomery was traded to the Houston Texans in early March 2025.
Both players got tattoos of Sonic and Knuckles characters on their backs to honor their bond.
Gibbs was drafted by the Lions in 2023, while Montgomery joined the team the same year via free agency.
In the 2024 season, Gibbs led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns and 1,412 yards.
The Lions had the best league record in 2024 but lost their first playoff game.
After trading Montgomery, the Lions signed Isiah Pacheco to fill the running back role.
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The Houston Rockets, led by Kevin Durant, are set to play the Los Angeles Lakers in a first-round NBA playoff series. Durant is close to reaching a historic milestone, needing 15 points in the first game to become the seventh player to score 5,000 points in NBA playoff history.
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Kevin Durant is playing his 18th NBA season at age 37.
He is a 16-time NBA All-Star and a four-time NBA scoring champion.
Durant needs 15 points in the upcoming playoff game to reach 5,000 career playoff points.
Only six other players have reached 5,000 playoff points: LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and Tim Duncan.
The Rockets face the Lakers in Game 1 on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Durant averaged 26 points per game in the 2025-26 season, with a shooting accuracy of 52% overall and 41.3% from three-point range.
Durant will be competing against LeBron James, who holds the NBA record for the most playoff points scored (8,289).
Durant emphasized that winning in the playoffs requires a full team effort, not just individual talent.
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Before a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field, the stadium was covered in snow. The snow was expected to stop before the game started, so the game was planned to continue as scheduled.
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The Colorado Rockies hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field.
Snow covered the stadium hours before the first pitch at 8:40 p.m. ET.
Pitchers were Colorado’s Tomoyuki Sugano and the Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow.
Snow caused surprise among fans and quickly spread on social media.
The weather was cold in Colorado but warm at the Dodgers’ home stadium.
The snow was expected to stop before the game began, allowing it to proceed.
The snowy scene revived talks about whether teams in cold areas should have covered or dome stadiums.
Fan reactions ranged from concern about the game continuing to jokes about the snow.
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The 2026 NFL draft will take place from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh. Texas Tech player David Bailey is expected to be picked early, likely by the Arizona Cardinals, who need help in their pass-rushing defense.
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The 2026 NFL draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
David Bailey is an edge-rusher from Texas Tech and a top draft prospect.
Many mock drafts predict Bailey will be selected by the Arizona Cardinals.
The Cardinals have a weak pass rush and need to improve this position.
Experts think the Cardinals will choose Bailey rather than another team like the Dallas Cowboys.
Bailey is one of the few draft players ready to play immediately at this position.
The draft is the 91st annual event where NFL teams select new players.
Trades involving multiple first-round picks to move up in the draft are rare since 2003.
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The 2026 NFL draft will take place from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh. Jeremiyah Love, a running back from Notre Dame, is predicted to be selected by the Tennessee Titans due to his offensive potential and ability to support veteran player Tony Pollard.
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The 2026 NFL draft is scheduled for April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the number one overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jeremiyah Love is seen as a top running back prospect in the draft.
NFL analyst Chad Reuter predicts the Tennessee Titans will pick Love in the first round.
Love is expected to be the future leader of the Titans’ offense as a running back.
Tony Pollard, the current Titans running back, is entering a contract year and will benefit from Love sharing rushing and receiving duties.
Love will initially play behind Pollard to gradually adjust to the NFL.
The Titans offense may need additional help besides Love to improve overall.
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The 2026 NFL draft will take place from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is expected that Fernando Mendoza will be picked first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders, and another likely first-round pick is edge-rusher Arvell Reese by the New York Jets.
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The 2026 NFL draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
Fernando Mendoza is widely expected to be the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
NFL analyst Chad Reuter predicts four trades during the first round of the draft.
Reuter also predicts that the New York Jets will pick Ohio State edge-rusher Arvell Reese.
The Jets have a team need for a strong edge-rusher, making Reese a logical choice.
Reese is projected to be the second overall pick in the draft.
The comparison was made to a previous draft choice by the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting Travon Walker first overall.
These picks are seen as likely guaranteed moves by experts before the draft begins.
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UConn’s basketball team, coached by Dan Hurley, lost the national championship game to Michigan, ending their perfect record in title games. After the season, several players, including junior forward Jaylin Stewart, entered the NCAA transfer portal, signaling upcoming changes to the team roster.
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UConn lost the national championship game to Michigan by a score of 69-63.
The loss ended UConn’s previous perfect 6-0 record in national championship games.
Jaylin Stewart, a junior forward and former four-star recruit, entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Stewart averaged 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in the 2025-26 season over 32 games.
Other players including guards Uroš Paunović and Jacob Furphy also entered the transfer portal.
Seniors Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban are leaving the program.
Freshman Braylon Mullins is expected to enter the 2026 NBA Draft.
Coach Dan Hurley is recruiting new players, including transfer center Najai Hines and Duke transfer Nikolas Khamenia.
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