Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs due to an illness. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the decision on Sunday night.
Roberts said that Betts is starting to feel better but has lost nearly 15 pounds and is still trying to get rehydrated and gain strength. Roberts added that the eight-time All-Star might fly back to the United States before the team in an effort to rest and prepare for the domestic opener on March 27.
The Cubs and Dodgers open the Major League Baseball season on Tuesday at the Tokyo Dome. A second game is on Wednesday.
"He's not going to play in these two games," Roberts said. "When you're dehydrated, that's what opens a person up to soft tissue injuries. We're very mindful of that."
Roberts said Miguel Rojas will start at shortstop in Betts' place for the two games at the Tokyo Dome.
Betts went through a light workout on Sunday, but became tired quickly. He started suffering from flu-like symptoms in Arizona, the day before the team left for Japan. He still made the long plane trip, but hasn't recovered as quickly as hoped.
Betts is making the full-time transition to shortstop this season after playing most of his career in right field and second base. The 2018 AL MVP hit .289 with 19 homers and 75 RBIs last season, helping the Dodgers win the World Series.
Perhaps the biggest shock after the 2025 NCAA Tournament men’s basketball bracket was revealed on Sunday was seeing the North Carolina Tar Heels as one of the "First Four" teams that will play San Diego State to determine who will be the No. 11 in the South Region.
There’s a large contingent that isn’t too happy with that decision by the selection committee.
Social media erupted with backlash after the Tar Heels were named as the last team of 68 to make it in, and there’s some backing to that vitriol.
UNC, despite the program’s historic pedigree, was just 1-12 in Quadrant 1 games, which the selection committee determines as a game against a team that is ranked in the top 30 of the NET (the NCAA’s evaluation tool) at home, against a team ranked 1-50 on a neutral court, and 1-75 in away contests.
Bubba Cunningham, the Tar Heels athletic director who also happens to be the chair of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee, explained the process that went into UNC making it in.
"Obviously, I’m going to defer that to [vice committee chair] Keith [Gill]," Cunningham responded after being asked about UNC getting in and how it wasn’t a conflict of interest. "But all the policies and procedures were followed. And Keith can address exactly how North Carolina was discussed because I was not in the room for any of that."
Gill responded, "Our policies require the AD of any school to recuse themselves and actually leave the room for those discussions. And they're not allowed to participate in any vote as well. ... We voted in four teams in the field on Saturday night, and we had a contingency vote.
"The contingency vote, that was the last team in the field. And it was based on Memphis-UAB. If Memphis won that game, then that was going to free up a spot in the tournament and that was going to be North Carolina."
Despite the responses about why UNC got in, social media commenters wasted no time reacting when seeing the Tar Heels’ decision.
"Maybe the worst team ever to get an at-large bid," one commenter on X said.
Another added, "How did this even happen??"
"1-12 vs Q1," one explained. "NC State was the highest NET team ever left out in 2019 with a net of 33. The reason was a 3-9 Q1 record."
It wasn’t entirely backlash, though, as some brought up the Tar Heels’ recent games against some of the best teams in the country.
"Like it or not, the Tarheels over the last month are amongst the Top 30-40 teams in the country just based off current form," one commenter said. "If you want the maximum quality in the tourney, it’s a no brainer."
Another added, "Why is anyone upset about UNC having to play into the NCAA Tournament? They were 33rd in [KenPom ratings] and 36th in NET. Their Quad 1 losses include, Kansas, Alabama, Auburn, Michigan St, and Duke, with many coming down to the wire. UNC deserved to get in."
UNC finished 22-13 overall and 13-7 in ACC play while winning two games in the ACC Tournament before being bounced by the No. 1-seeded Duke Blue Devils in the semifinals.
Meanwhile, teams like Indiana, West Virginia, Boise State and UC Irvine – all of which were on the bubble – didn’t get in despite having competitive resumes.
Each year, teams on the bubble are heartbroken when their name isn’t called during the selection show. It’s an unfortunate part of the game, but ultimately, the decision is final.
The Tar Heels will play the Aztecs on Tuesday night to determine who will be the No. 11 seed facing off against No. 6 Ole Miss in the South Region.
J.J. Spaun was searching for his second career win on the PGA Tour when he stepped up for his putt on Hole 18 during a wild final round in The Players Championship on a rain-filled Sunday.
A couple more rotations on his putt, and he would've won it all.
Instead, he's pitted against Rory McIlroy for a Monday morning, three-hole playoff to determine the winner of this signature tournament.
McIlroy and Spaun are both at 12-under following their final rounds on Sunday – a long day that saw a four-hour rain delay.
The round was forced to be delayed due to the weather and lightning in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, which was expected considering the tournament moved up tee times to avoid a potential extension into Monday.
However, it was unavoidable with the extent of the delay – 1:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – and how the golfers ended up finishing their final rounds.
For McIlroy, he was first to finish his 18 holes, and he was hoping a miracle 74-foot putt would result in a birdie on his final hole. He had the right speed, but he missed it well left and eventually cleaned up for par to finish with a 4-under 68 to get him in position to win the tournament.
McIlroy went to sign his scorecard while watching closely what Spaun was doing in the group behind him.
Spaun came into this final round on Sunday hoping to post another under-par round, but he struggled to get going despite seeing 12-under by his name at his tee time.
He began the day 2-over before birdying Hole 9 to post a 37 on the front nine holes. But he would bogey on 12, forcing that 2-over back on the scorecard before finally seeing some golf shots go his way.
Spaun would birdie Holes 14 and 16 to ultimately get back to 12-under for the tournament, heading to the iconic TPC Sawgrass island green on 17. His tee shot, though, was conservatively hit to the middle of the green instead of seeking the signature far right pin placement on Sunday.
Spaun would two-putt and get his par, understanding his fate could be sealed one way or another on Hole 18.
As McIlroy watched from the clubhouse, Spaun's final tee shot of the day made it's way into the straw on the right side of the fairway, just trickling there after trying to hold on into the rough.
However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.
As fans swarmed around the 18th green, Spaun stepped into his putt and put a good stroke on it, as the ball rolled true toward the hole. But it didn't have enough juice, falling just a couple rotations short and Spaun couldn't believe it.
With a tap-in par, the playoff was set for Monday, and it will be Holes 16, 17 and 18 to determine the winner of this year's Players Championship.
It's a David vs. Goliath in terms of PGA Tour careers, as McIlroy owns 27 Tour victories to Spaun's one.
March Madness has returned, and the brackets have been set.
"Selection Sunday" has revealed the 2025 NCAA Tournament men’s basketball bracket, and the first round has been set for Thursday and Friday.
Auburn, despite losing the SEC Tournament final to Tennessee, was named the No. 1 overall seed in this year’s tournament. They will head the South Region, while Duke (East Region), Houston (Midwest Region), and Florida (West Region) round out the No. 1 seeds.
Before we break out each side of the bracket, the "First Four" games have been set for Tuesday and Wednesday to determine who will be owning No. 11 and 16 seeds in this tournament.
In the South Region, it's San Diego State and UNC battling for the 11 seed, while the No. 16 seed will be the winner of Alabama State and Saint Francis (PA).
Then, in the East Region, the winner of American and Mount Saint Mary's will own the No. 16 seed, and the Midwest Region's No. 11 seed will be determined between Texas and Xavier.
Now, without further ado, let's reveal every team and their first-round matchups in this year's exciting tournament.
- 6 Ole Miss (22-11) v 11 San Diego St./UNC (First Four) - 3 Iowa State (24-9) v 14 Lipscomb (25-9) - 7 Marquette (23-10) v. 10 New Mexico (26-7) - 2 Michigan State (27-6) v 15 Bryant (23-11) - 1 Auburn (29-5) v 16 Alabama State/St. Francis (PA) - 8 Louisville (27-7) v 9 Creighton (24-10) - 5 Michigan (25-9) v 12 U San Diego (30-4) - 4 Texas A&M (22-10) v 13 Yale (22-7)
- 1 Duke v. 16 American/Mount St. Mary’s First four - 8 Mississippi State (21-12) v. 9 Baylor (19-14) - 5 Oregon (24-9) v. 12 Liberty (28-6) - 4 Arizona (22-12) v 13 Akron (28-6, school record) - 6 BYU (24-9) v 11 VCU (28-6) - 3 Wisconsin (26-9) v 14 Montana (25-9, Big Sky Champs) - 7 Saint Mary’s (28-6, WCC champs) v 10 Vanderbilt (20-12) - 2 Alabama (25-8) v 15 Robert Morris (26-8, first appearance in 10 years, Horizon League champs)
- 1 Houston (30-4) v 16 SIU Edwardsville (22-11, bypassing first four, first-ever appearance after winning OVC) - 8 Gonzaga (25-8, 9 straight Sweet 16) v 9 Georgia (20-12, going for first tourney win since 2002) - 5 Clemson (27-6, school record wins) v 12 McNeese (27-6, Southland Conference champs) - 4 Purdue (22-11, 10th straight appearance) v 13 High Point (29-8, first tourney appearance) - 6 Illinois (21-12) v 11 Texas/Xavier (First Four) - 3 Kentucky (22-11) v 14 Troy (23-10) - 7 UCLA (22-10) v 10 Utah St (26-7, third straight appearance) - 2 Tennessee (27-7) v 15 Wofford (19-15)
- 1 Florida (30-4) v 16 Norfolk st (24-10, MEAC champs) - 8 UConn (23-10, two time natty champs) v 9 Oklahoma (20-13) - 5 Memphis (29-5) v 12 Colorado St (25-9) - 4 Maryland (25-8) v 13 Grand Canyon (26-7) - 6 Missouri (22-11) v 11 Drake (30-3) - 3 Texas Tech (25-8, highest-scoring team in 30 years) v 14 UNCW (27-7, CAA champs) - 7 Kansas (21-12, 35th straight time is a record) v 10 Arkansas (20-13) - 2 St John’s (30-4) v 15 Omaha (22-12)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson took to social media on Sunday to announce that he and longtime girlfriend, Jilly Anais, have gotten engaged.
In a joint post on Instagram, the couple shared a photo showing off Anais’ impressive ring.
The news comes amid uncertainty regarding Watson’s future with the Browns.
After rupturing his right Achilles tendon for the second time in three months, it remains unclear if Watson will miss out on the entire 2025 season. He was initially injured during an October game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but he later ruptured his Achilles for a second time in January.
Earlier this month, the Browns reworked Watson’s contract to clear more cap space before the start of the new league year. According to the Associated Press, the restructuring cleared up nearly $36 million in cap space.
It was the second time in three months that the team restructured his lucrative contract.
Watson was acquired by the Browns in 2022 after he signed a fully guaranteed $230 million contract. But the 29-year-old quarterback has only appeared in 19 games for the team after he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in 2023 and an Achilles tendon injury this past season.
Cleveland appeared to continue making moves at the quarterback position after acquiring Kenny Pickett in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles last week. They also hosted free agent Russell Wilson last week.
Matt Richtman, an Illinois native, was the victor in what was the second-largest field in the race’s history, per ABC7. He ran 2:07:56, and bore an American flag after crossing the finish line.
Ethiopia’s Tejinesh Gebisa Tulu won the women’s race at 2:30:16.
"It’s definitely a surprise," Richtman admitted after winning the race, per ABC7. "You know, I came in feeling really good; it’s really hard to judge where you stack up against competition, but it was a really good group out there today, and I was really happy to run with those guys and then ultimately win it."
Richtman was in front of Kenya’s Athanas Kioko, who finished in second with a time of 2:10:55, while fellow Kenyan Mose Kiptoo finished third at 2:13:13.
Richtman, who was a Montana State University Bobcat in college, added that he really "didn’t have too much of a strategy" to come away with the win.
"The first half I just wanted to stay in that group, didn’t really want to push the pace or lead or anything like that, just kind of stay, feel it out, ‘cause it’s a challenging course.
"The whole race I was running with a little bit of fear. It’s tough when you can’t see what’s going on behind you."
Fear clearly pushed Richtman into whatever gear he needed to keep the pace and cross the finish line first.
Richtman sent his appreciation out to those in the city of Los Angeles who were cheering him on throughout the race.
"It’s such a great day, you know, the 40th anniversary (of the race), there’s so many legacy runners out here, and the crowd out her was amazing," he said. "There were people throughout the whole course and it really helps. It's amazing how much a crowd can change the course of what you’re doing."
It was a big day on the green for President Donald Trump.
Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Sunday that he won a golf tournament at his club in Palm Beach County, Florida – noting that it would likely be his "last."
"I just won the Golf Club Championship, probably my last, at Trump International Golf Club, in Palm Beach County, Florida. Such a great honor! The Awards dinner is tonight, at the Club," the post read.
"I want to thank the wonderful Golf Staff, and all of the many fantastic golfers, that participated in the event. Such fun!"
Trump’s big day on the golf course came a day after the White House shared photos of the president dressed in golf attire as he watched strikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
"President Trump is taking action against the Houthis to defend US shipping assets and deter terrorist threats," the White House wrote on X. "For too long American economic & national threats have been under assault by the Houthis. Not under this presidency."
According to the U.S. Central Command, it "initiated a series of operations consisting of precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen to defend American interests, deter enemies, and restore freedom of navigation."
The Houthi-run Health Ministry in Yemen said the strikes killed at least 31 people, according to the Associated Press.
Trump will attend the award dinner at the club on Sunday night, according to his post, and will head back to Washington, D.C., later that night.
Fox News’ Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.
Sometimes, that madness is due to some brutal blunders that result in agonizing losses.
That’s exactly what occurred in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball tournament final on Saturday, as South Carolina State’s Caleb McCarty appeared to make a game-saving play when he stole an inbounds pass and tied the game at 65 apiece against Norfolk State.
However, McCarty’s heroic moment quickly turned sour when he didn’t seem to realize what the score was at the time of the next inbounds play.
With 10.6 seconds left to play, McCarty chased down Norfolk State’s Christian Ings and intentionally fouled him. McCarty’s teammates were in shock, throwing their arms in the air as Ings got to go to the free-throw line to get two free shots to take the lead once more.
Ings ended up hitting just one of those two free throws with 8.9 seconds left to play, though South Carolina State had one more chance at a bucket to rectify the mistaken foul.
But the last shot at the buzzer missed, and Norfolk State celebrated their trip to the NCAA Tournament as the MEAC champions. Meanwhile, South Carolina State couldn’t have been more heartbroken.
McCarty finished the game with four points and two rebounds, playing 19 minutes off the bench for the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs were up 34-25 at halftime as well, but were outscored 41-31 in the second half as the Spartans made a comeback.
South Carolina State’s Wilson Dubinsky was the leading scorer in this game with 24 points, while tallying two rebounds and three assists as well.
For Norfolk State, Ings led the way with 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
The final round of The Players Championship was delayed due to weather and lightning on Sunday afternoon, as Rory McIlroy held the sole lead by a narrow margin more than halfway through his round.
The delay followed Saturday’s announcement that tee times would be moved up to avoid extending the final round into Monday.
"We’ve been reviewing this weather for three or four days and, unfortunately, it’s held its pattern, and it looks like this line of storms are going to be quite intense," , Stephen Cox, vice president of rules and tournament administration, said, via the PGA Tour’s website.
"Obviously, our preferred desire is to have one tee in two(somes) and this is the awkward balance that we face," he continued. "If we do roll the dice, as they say, and try and play off one tee in two(somes) we could easily find ourselves in a Monday finish."
Players on Sunday played in groups of three to try and avoid delaying the final round further, but lightning and rain in the area began rolling in at TPC Sawgrass around 1 p.m. local time.
The weather forecast for Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, included strong winds and the high chance of Thunderstorms beginning around 3 p.m. The weather was expected to last through the afternoon and early evening.
According to the PGA Tour, the last Monday finish at The Players was three years ago.
The latest update just before 3 p.m. ET said play was expected to resume Sunday afternoon.
"PGA TOUR officials are closely monitoring the weather and play is expected to resume later this afternoon," the update read.
McIlroy was atop the leaderboard when the delay was announced.
He was -4 under in the final round through the first 11 holes and is just one stroke ahead of J.J. Spaun who is +1 through the first 10.
St. John’s defeated Creighton on Saturday night to earn the school’s first Big East Tournament title in 25 years thanks to Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, and he plans to celebrate in a big way.
After toppling the Blue Jays 82-66 behind stellar performances from RJ Luis Jr. and Zuby Ejiofor, Pitino sat down with FOX Sports to discuss what the victory meant to him.
"We just wanted to play every game in the Big East Tournament as if it was the first round, second round and third round [of the NCAA Tournament]," Pinito said.
"We did that. The pressure was mounting on us, but we came through in a big way."
Despite trailing at the end of the first half, St. John’s rallied in the second half, making 14 straight shots from the field. Luis scored all but two of his 29 points after halftime and Ejiofor added 20 points to earn the Big East title on Saturday.
"In the beginning of the year we had our goals, but we were just hoping to make the tournament – to get in," Pinito added.
But before St. John’s learns of its fate on Selection Sunday, the legendary coach revealed to FOX Sports his plans to celebrate the historic win.
"I’m gonna drink a quart of Jameson’s," he said with a laugh.
Pitino is the first coach in history to make it to the NCAA Tournament with six different teams. The win sealed St. John’s automatic bid to the Big Dance for the first time since 2019.
"Great win for the city. Great win for our university. You hear it all along that it’s New York’s team, and it truly is," Pitino said. "As a New Yorker myself, I’m very, very proud that St. John’s has gotten to this level."
St. John’s is expected to earn the No. 2 seed on Sunday.
Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale was brought to tears during Saturday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship as he reflected on his latest cancer battle and what it meant to be back courtside after announcing he was cancer-free in December.
Sitting alongside ESPN’s Dave O’Brien and Cory Alexander, the 85-year-old announcer became emotional during the final moments of the first half of the Duke-Louisville final.
"It's my last game this year and I'm praying, hopefully, I can be back next year, maybe even better – maybe even better," Vitale said, thanking all those who have helped through this process.
"I hope and pray my doctor really helps me with my voice."
Vitale underwent surgery last summer to remove cancerous lymph nodes from his neck. He was previously treated for melanoma and lymphoma, and had radiation treatments last year for vocal cord cancer.
"It's been like, to me, a miracle really to sit here with you guys," Vitale continued, tearfully. "I can't tell you how much it meant to me. It's been unbelievable. A tough three years. Those four cancer battles. I don't wish it on anybody. Cancer sucks."
"I’ll tell you this, anybody battling cancer, please listen: Think positive always and have faith and believe."
Vitale said that Saturday’s ACC final would be his last of the season. He said earlier on X that he was only able to announce one game per week due to doctor’s orders.
"Those asking y I am not doing more than 1 game per week – it is the orders of my medical team after 5 major vocal cord cancer surgeries. Blessed to do a game!"
A feud against a transgender competitor that resulted in forfeits and sanctions didn't stop Columbia Bible College (CBC) from going all the way this year.
CBC won the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association women's basketball national championship on Saturday night, beating St. Mary's University 77-70 to win the title for the first time in program history.
For CBC, Elissa Vreugdenhil won CCAA championship tournament MVP, putting up 19 points with 12 rebounds in the win. Grace Park scored 20 points with six rebounds and four assists to claim player of the game honors, while Madeline Beerwald scored 20 points with eight rebounds.
The win is not only the first national championship in CBC history, but also marked a dramatic turnaround from just two years ago, as the program suffered a 54-game losing streak from 2018 to 2023. The program had not even won a conference playoff game prior to this season.
But the team also accomplished all this under the shadow of accusations related to the treatment of a trans athlete. Head coach Taylor Claggett was suspended and the team lost its right to host the conference tournament after allegations of abuse against a trans athlete on Vancouver Island University (VIU) in October.
The feud started during an Oct. 25 game between the two teams, which VIU won 69-56 after trans player Harriette Mackenzie scored a game-high 19 points. Five days after that game, the trans athlete posted an Instagram video alleging that Claggett "cornered one of our athletic staff and went on a tirade about how I shouldn’t be allowed to play."
It was also alleged Mackenzie was deliberately fouled to the ground by a CBC player. In response, Claggett posted her own statement on Instagram, claiming Mackenzie's statements were inaccurate.
"My intention has nothing to do with a specific athlete, but instead, the safety of female athletes in their sport," Claggett wrote.
VIU then submitted a formal complaint to the PacWest, prompting an investigation. When the two teams were scheduled to play again on Jan. 10 and 11, VIU refused.
"Intimidation, harassment and discrimination have no place in athletics," VIU said in a statement to Fox News Digital in January regarding the decision not to play. "VIU stands in full support of our student-athletes and affirms the right of all athletes to compete in an environment that prioritizes their safety and well-being."
VIU requested that the two forfeits not count as losses on the team's record, which was granted by the PacWest.
CBC provided a statement to Fox News Digital that weekend stating "accusations that CBC, its coaches, players and fans are a safety threat are simply untrue and misinformed."
Days later, CBC players condemned Mackenzie, in a letter obtained by Fox News Digital.
CBC players blamed Mackenzie for "personal attacks," "defamatory comments" and even "comments that incite violence" against their coach.
"Videos and letters posted by members of the VIU women’s basketball team over the past three months have directly violated multiple rules stated in Article 17.2 of the manual. Various posts have included 'personal attacks,' 'defamatory comments,' 'lack of respect towards the PacWest' and led to 'comments that incite to violence and/or hatred' directed at our coach," the letter stated.
"Any and all allegations made by VIU players regarding our team and coach should have been directly communicated to PacWest officials alone, they should not have been uploaded publicly to social media."
The PacWest ultimately sided with VIU and Mackenzie. It suspended Claggett in early February, and CBC lost its right to host the PacWest championships.
CBC managed to fight all the way back to reach the PacWest title game, which happened to be against VIU and Mackenzie, on March 1. Mackenzie scored 21 points in that game to lead VIU to a 69-59 victory, and was then awarded conference tournament MVP in a ceremony after the game.
But VIU's national championship hopes were dashed quickly, after a loss to Mohawk College in the first round on Wednesday. Mackenzie's Instagram account, the platform that initially shared the allegations against Claggett and CBC, was found to be deleted that same day.
Meanwhile, CBC has now made a run all the way to a historic championship, despite the frequent distractions this season.
Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns could be headed towards a breakup this offseason.
The team was in pursuit of Jimmy Bulter leading up to last month's NBA trade deadline, ESPN reported. Nothing ever materialized. Butler grew unhappy in Miami and the Heat ultimately included him in a blockbuster trade that sent him to the Golden State Warriors.
Beal does have a no-trade clause in his contract, which could have hindered any potential trade near the deadline. But if the Suns revisit moving Beal in the offseason, the three-time NBA All-Star appears to be open to the possibility.
But Beal told ESPN that if he does leave Phoenix this summer, he prefers to land with a contender.
"I enjoy the game, man," Beal said. "This game is fun. I try not to let nobody take the joy out of it for me. It’s very hard. It’s hard. We’re all human beings, man. We have every right to shut down. We have every right to question what’s going on. You have every right to say, ‘Why me?’ But I feel like that just drags you down a little bit more than you need."
Beal also suggested that he still has plenty of reasons to smile.
"I’m still playing in the NBA, I still have the best job in the world, and I still have my no-trade clause. So I’m smiling every day."
Beal is owed just over $110 million over the next two years.
He is averaging 17.6 points and 3.7 assists over 47 games so far this season. The Suns were off on Saturday, but entered the day in the eleventh spot in the Western Conference standings. If the NBA playoffs started today, the Suns would be on the outside looking in.
Myles Herro, the younger brother of Miami Heat star Tyler Herro, was involved in a melee after his Whitnall basketball team lost 56-49 in a sectional semifinal game in the Wisconsin state playoffs.
In the postgame handshake line, the younger Herro had a heated exchange with an opponent.
Videos circulated on social media showing Herro shoving the other player, who raised his hands in apparent disbelief while Herro seemed to jaw at him.
Herro is listed by 247 Sports as a three-star recruit. Despite Thursday's defeat, Herro recorded his 1,000-point. The star guard averaged 21.5 points and 4.7 assists per game this season.
Herro is believed to have drawn interest from multiple college programs.
Tyler was named to his first NBA All-Star team earlier this year, and he was the league's Sixth Man of the Year in 2022.
He's spent his entire professional career with the Heat and is averaging 23.8 points and 5.7 assists in 63 games this season. Miami entered Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies ninth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Herro's other brother, Austin, played his freshman year at South Carolina.
Despite a gruesome injury that required wheelchair assistance this week, Duke men's basketball star Cooper Flagg will play in the NCAA Tournament, according to his team.
Duke and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) informed the NCAA Tournament selection committee that Flagg will be available for the tournament, Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president for basketball, said Saturday.
Gavitt made the comments on CBS before Sunday’s announcement of the field of 68.
Flagg sprained his left ankle during Duke’s win against Georgia Tech Thursday in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
It happened when Flagg jumped to get a rebound. As he fell to the floor, he landed on his left ankle. He immediately crumpled to the floor. The 6-foot-9 freshman lingered on the floor for a few moments before being helped up by his teammates. Flagg then limped to the bench, clearly in distress, before sitting down.
After he left the game, Flagg was put in a wheelchair and taken to the locker room.
Despite the injury, Flagg returned from the locker room to the bench to cheer on his teammates in the second half, but he did not return the game.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said in a postgame news conference there was swelling in the ankle.
Flagg, named ACC player and newcomer of the year by The Associated Press Tuesday, missed Friday’s semifinal win against rival North Carolina. Afterward, Scheyer ruled Flagg out for Saturday night’s title game against No. 13 Louisville.
Flagg sat on the bench in black warmups during the UNC game, standing at the back of huddles with injured teammate Maliq Brown. Flagg walked without a major limp or protective boot during Friday’s game.
Gavitt said Flagg’s status isn’t the only injury the committee is tracking through the weekend since player availability can factor into a team’s seeding.
Bill Belichick's 24-year-old cheerleader girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, posted a screenshot of a hostile exchange with an Instagram user who criticized the couple's relationship Friday.
Hudson posted the screenshot to her Instagram story that shows a message responding to one of her photos from someone who wrote, "but you do realize your relationship is insane right?" Hudson displayed the name and handle of the person who sent it and even tagged the person in the post.
Hudson's post also shows her response that says, "But you do realize direct messaging a stranger on Instagram with the intent of harassing them regarding their own relationship is insane, right?"
In the post, Hudson also asked her follower which was more offensive, the commenter's manners or punctuation, referencing a missing comma between "insane" and "right."
The relationship has become a subject of fascination and controversy for fans due to the 48-year age difference. But that hasn't stopped them from regularly showing off in public.
Hudson, 24, pleaded in a social media post with Trump and the White House to reinstate the Maine Sea Grant after the program was "abruptly" cut. Trump’s administration adhered to her pleas, agreeing to reinstate the funding.
Hudson took to social media to extend her gratitude to the Trump administration and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.
"It is with a full, full heart that I share this most wonderful news with you all," Hudson wrote in her caption of her post that included her next to Collins.
"This effort could not have been achieved without (Collins) and her commitment to Maine’s fishing community. Senator Collins, on behalf of all fisherman (sic) of Maine, thank you for your continual support in preserving our heritage, tradition and economy."
Hudson began her post with "The Fisherman have been heard!" and used the hashtags #TrumpDOESLoveFisherman and #TrumpLovesFisherman to sign off her post.
Hudson spoke during the 50th Maine Fisherman’s Forum in Rockport Saturday and talked about how the cut to grant funding affected fisherman.
"The news came like a tsunami to the Forum on Saturday that the federal funding program ‘Maine Sea Grant’ was abruptly cut. This program has been a pillar of support for marine research, sustainability, and economic growth for more than 50 years. The forum floors filled with tears and fears as if everyone were drowning, and we were," Hudson wrote in a separate recent post.
"The decision only amplified the uncertainty, anxiety and existential fears that already plague the fisherman of Maine."
This upcoming football season will be Belichick’s first as a college football head coach. The 72-year-old will lead the North Carolina Tar Heels after parting ways with the New England Patriots after the 2023 season after a run that included six Super Bowl victories.
Hudson will reportedly be involved in Belichick's operation of the team after he instructed that she be copied on all emails sent to him, according to an email leaked by The Assembly.
Former NBA player Donald "Slick" Watts has died at the age of 73.
Watts became one of the NBA's self-made men and a fan favorite of the Seattle SuperSonics after going from an undrafted rookie in 1973 to the All-Defensive first team and becoming an assists and steals leader in 1976.
Watts’ son, Donald, who played for the University of Washington, announced his father’s death Saturday on social media.
"You did so much for so many of us. It was an honor call you pops," the son said.
Watts had been in poor health since a stroke in 2021.
Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973 as an undrafted rookie. He was with Seattle for less than five years but became known for his broad smile, bald head and crooked headbands. He led the league in steals in the 1975-76 season.
He later played for the New Orleans Jazz and the Houston Rockets but made Seattle his home after his career and frequently attended Sonics and Washington and Seattle Storm games.
"We are saddened by the passing of Sonics icon Slick Watts," the Storm posted to social media. "Slick was a champion for the Storm and a beloved member of the Seattle community."
"I pray every time they see me they see you," he wrote. "Love you past life. I got us forever. Rest in paradise papa."
From Rolling Fork, Mississippi, Watts starred at Grand View Junior College and Xavier of Louisiana before entering the NBA.
In his later years, Watts taught physical education in the Seattle School District and ran a basketball academy with his son. He was named to the Sonics’ 40th anniversary team.
Najee Harris was one of the top prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft, and the Pittsburgh Steelers used their first-round selection on the running back.
Four years after he was the No. 24 pick, Harris' tenure with the Steelers has come to an end. The Pro Bowler entered the free agency market and agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
During his introductory press conference with his new team, Harris admitted he came to the realization that his time with the Steelers was running out.
"Me and coach T [Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin], we're pretty close in certain ways, so I kind of knew what was coming," Harris said. "I didn't plan on doing it. It wasn't something that was in the plan or anything."
At last month's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Steelers general manager Omar Khan said the team hadn't "closed the door" on Harris returning.
Harris said he was always aware of the business side of the NFL.
"But it's a business. Coach T told me that when I was a rookie. Even in my last year, he would tell me, ‘This is the business side of things,’" Harris added. "I just took that, and I understood it. I just knew that would be my last year. … Maybe, like, halfway through the end of the season, I kind of knew that."
While Harris experienced some ups and downs in Pittsburgh, his overall production was consistent. He finished all four of his seasons with the Steelers with at least 1,000 rushing yards. He was also durable, appearing in all 68 regular-season games during his four-year run with the storied franchise.
Harris did have to contend with some instability along Pittsburgh's offensive line and some turnover at the quarterback position during his stint with the Steelers. Harris shared passionate comments after the Steelers dropped a game to the Cleveland Browns midway through the 2023 season. The team later moved on from offensive coordinator Matt Canada.
The Steelers declined to exercise Harris' fifth-year option last year.
Harris expressed excitement about the talent along the Chargers' offensive line.
"The identity is what makes the plays, the integrity of how it is," Harris said. "And that's what brought me here. Watching their games throughout the season, to see how their O-line works, how good their line is and how they finish and the integrity that they bring.
"I feel like that's what makes the plays is the O-line. They have a good O-line here, so I just want to take advantage."
Harris rushed for 4,312 yards in his four seasons with the Steelers. He added 83 yards on the ground over three postseason games.
Aaron Rodgers may choose to retire from the NFL if he doesn't get his way in free agency, according to The Athletic.
As the former MVP reportedly considers offers from the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, he would prefer to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, according to the outlet.
If Rodgers doesn't get an offer from Minnesota, he may retire.
The Vikings have an opening for a veteran quarterback after last year's starter, Sam Darnold, signed with the Seattle Seahawks. However, Minnesota also has former Michigan national champion J.J. McCarthy, the team's first-round pick in the 2024 draft.
Rodgers, at 41 years old, is not considered a long-term solution for any team.
Famed NFL agent Leigh Steinberg, who has negotiated contracts for multiple Hall of Fame quarterbacks, told Fox News Digital he envisions Minnesota as a "positive fit" for Rodgers at this stage in his career, especially due to McCarthy's presence as a potential protégé and the team being suited to win in the short-term.
"So, you need to have a situation where, because Aaron at best maybe plays another year, maybe plays another two years, but it's not a permanent solution, so it's a one- or two-year fix," Steinberg said. "So, he could go to a team that's really good but just needs that last little piece to put them over the top, and he could mentor a younger quarterback."
Steinberg also believes a team without a chance to win in the short term with no young quarterback on its roster would not be as good a fit. The Giants are a team that fits that mold. The Steelers may have had a winning record last season but aren't a shoo-in to be good again this year. They also don't have a young project quarterback.
"A team that's really dissatisfied with their quarterbacking that takes him wouldn't be as positive of a solution," Steinberg said.
If Rodgers does end up getting an offer from the Vikings and signing with them, he would follow a nearly identical career path to that of his Green Bay Packer predecessor, Brett Favre. Like Favre, Rodgers played the vast majority of his career with the Packers, winning a Super Bowl before being traded to the New York Jets. Favre then spent his final two years on the Vikings.
Favre offered advice to Rodgers and encouraged him to sign with the Vikings during an interview on Fox News Channel's "The Will Cain Show" Tuesday.
"By all means, sign with them," Favre said. "They got a really good football team. They're loaded at pretty much every position. They made it to the playoffs last year. They got a tremendous fan base, much like the Packers. If you get the opportunity, that's a good place to win.
Kirk Cousins' time with the Atlanta Falcons has not expired yet.
The Falcons intend to honor the quarterback's $10 million roster bonus, according to ESPN. The payment triggers if Cousins is on Atlanta's roster after 4 p.m. ET Saturday.
Cousins was benched ahead of Atlanta's Week 16 game against the New York Giants last season.
The move came after Cousins struggled, throwing nine interceptions over a five-game stretch. In December, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris confirmed the team's plans for Michael Penix to be the "starting quarterback moving forward."
Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract in March 2024. The deal included $90 million in guarantees and the $10 million roster bonus, which would be paid March 17. The team made the shocking decision to use the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft on Michael Penix, just six weeks after committing to Cousins.
While the marriage between Cousins and the Falcons seemed destined for divorce, Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said the organization was "comfortable" with the 36-year-old remaining with the team and backing up Penix.
"We are very comfortable moving forward with (Cousins) as backup," Fontenot said in January. "Kirk is a great man, and he's been great support for Mike. We are very comfortable moving forward with him as the backup."
While the sincerity of Fontenot's comments continues to be debated, the decision to keep the four-time Pro Bowler on the roster for the time being at least makes it possible the quarterback could be in a Falcons uniform in 2025.
Cousins met with Falcons owner Arthur Blank last week and asked to be traded to a team he had a chance to start for next season, Sports Illustrated reported.
However, Blank and the Falcons will likely do what is in the best interest of the franchise. There will be financial implications for whatever the organization decides.
Cousins is owed $27.5 million next season, regardless of whether he plays for the Falcons in 2025. The $10 million bonus applies to the 2026 season. Cutting ties with Cousins and designating the transaction as a post-June 1 release would allow Atlanta to spread out the salary cap hit over two years.
Since the Falcons are electing to stick with Cousins — at least for now — the front office will presumably use the extra time to work on finding a team willing to agree to a trade. If a trade does materialize, Cousins would get the final say on where he is sent because his contract includes a no-trade clause.
