• Storm Éowyn in the UK and Ireland caused at least two flights to nowhere on Friday.
• Other planes struggled to land, with one diverting 300 miles from its intended destination.
• The disruption comes after the North Atlantic jet stream propelled some flights faster than the speed of sound.

An accelerated jet stream meant some flights travelled faster than the speed of sound on Wednesday — but now it's causing chaos for hundreds of passengers.

There were at least two flights to nowhere as Storm Éowyn brought dangerously high winds to some parts of the UK and Ireland.

Ryanair passengers expecting to fly from London to Edinburgh nearly ended up diverting to Cologne.

After circling twice, the Boeing 737 failed to land in the Scottish capital and changed course, per data from Flightradar24.

It then flew over the North Sea as Ryanair's website listed it as diverting to the German city.

However, it then changed course back to London Stansted Airport — touching down two and a half hours after taking off.

Another Ryanair service from London Luton Airport to Dublin also became a flight to nowhere.

Flight RYR338 attempted to land before circling four times around the Irish capital, before returning to Luton, per Flightradar24. The ordeal also lasted about two and a half hours.

Passengers on Ryanair Flight 3976 also faced disruption. They departed Barcelona for Dublin but, after two failed landing attempts, diverted to London Stansted Airport — some 300 miles away.

In a statement, a Ryanair spokesperson said the airline "sincerely apologizes to all passengers affected by these storm-related disruptions, which are entirely beyond our control and have impacted all airlines operating to/from the UK."

The airline's ultra-low-cost business model relies on minimal turnover times between flights, so Friday's disruption is likely to have knock-on effects on other flights too.

Thousands of aviation enthusiasts tracked the troubled flights on Flightradar24.

Nearly 8,000 people watched an Emirates A380 struggle to land at Birmingham. After a failed landing attempt, it circled the airfield five times before ultimately managing to touch down.

Red-weather warnings, meaning there's a danger to life, were in place for all of Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday. The UK's Met Office said there could be wind gusts as high as 100 miles per hour.

The storm comes after the North Atlantic jet stream was fueled by the recent cold spell in the US.

Its winds were 250 miles per hour faster than usual, causing at least two flights to reach ground speeds above 800 miles per hour.

• Winter Storm Enzo hit the Gulf Coast on Tuesday with heavy snowfall from Florida to Texas.
• New Orleans and Pensacola, Florida, received record-breaking amounts of snow.
• Snow blanketed landmarks such as Bourbon Street, Myrtle Beach, and Pensacola's Naval Air Station.

Winter Storm Enzo blanketed the Gulf Coast in snow on Tuesday and Wednesday, with winter storm warnings and heavy snowfall in Southern states from Florida to Texas.

Pensacola, Florida, received 7.6 inches of snow, breaking a record set in 1954. Snowfalls in New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, also broke decades-old records, according to the National Weather Service.

Schools and businesses shuttered across the South, and over 25,000 homes and businesses in Florida were left without power as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Poweroutage.us.

Photos show landmarks across the South covered in snow from the rare winter storm.

Naval Air Station Pensacola, the Navy base that hosts the National Naval Aviation Museum, was closed except for mission-essential personnel.

In South Carolina, Myrtle Beach's oceanside SkyWheel Ferris wheel closed for the week due to 5.5 inches of snowfall.

The grounds of the South Carolina State House in Columbia were covered in snow.

New Orleans received 8 inches of snow, shuttering popular tourist spots like Café Du Monde, which is known for its beignets.

New Orleans' famous Bourbon Street was largely empty on Tuesday due to the winter weather.

Heavy snowfall obscured signs at Caesars Superdome advertising Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

Snow clung to the branches of the oak trees in New Orleans' City Park.

Up to 6 inches of snow fell in parts of Houston, including a dusting at Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros.

Locals went sledding at Buffalo Bayou Park near downtown Houston — a rare occurrence in Texas.

Dangerous conditions left thousands stranded and many more without power as Winter Storm Blair dropped record-breaking snowfall over parts of the US. Hard freezes are expected to reach as far south as Florida.

It is no secret the NBA ratings have fallen on hard times.

Top stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant are in the twilight of their future Hall of Fame careers, and budding young players like Anthony Edwards, Zion Williamson, Ja Morant have yet to truly capture the fervent attention of a broader basketball audience.

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Rick Pitino, the current St. John’s men’s basketball coach and former head coach of the Boston Celtics, offered his two cents on how to increase ratings.

"It has been reported that the NBA ratings are down 28% this year alone," he wrote in a post on X on Wednesday. "Suggestion, bring back hand checking and more physicality. The players are too strong, too quick, and have become amazing shooters."

Everyone and their mother seems to have an idea about why the game has not drawn as much interest as it once did. The increase in 3-point shooting, stars deciding against playing on back-to-back nights and fans’ interests elsewhere during the regular season have all been named as potential factors.

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver seemed to agree with the latter.

"We’re almost at the inflection point where people are watching more programming on streaming than they are in traditional television," Silver told The Athletic. "And it’s a reason why for our new television deals, which will enter into next year, every game is going to be available on a streaming service. 

"And as we move to streaming service, putting aside how the actual game is played on the floor, it’s going to allow us from a production standpoint to do all kinds of things that you can’t do through traditional television. All kinds of new functionality, all kinds of new options and screens that are available.

"The vast majority of people consume us through media, not in person. So we have to pay a lot of attention."

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It's been over three decades since Lou Carnesecca was last on the sidelines for the St. John's Red Storm, but his presence continues to be felt.

"Looie" died last week at the age of 99, prompting a multitude of tributes in the college basketball world as well as the tri-state area.

But the St. John's legend is still fresh in the minds of many, including current head coach Rick Pitino.

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During the Jonnies' game against Kansas State on Saturday, Carnesecca wore a replica vintage sweater that Carnesecca made famous during his time with the school. It's the school's first game since his passing. 

The game was played at the arena that bears Carnesecca's name - the arena opened in 1961 and was named after the Hall of Fame coach in 2004.

Carnesecca was the coach of St. John’s for 24 seasons over two stints. He led the team to 18 seasons in which the team won at least 20 games and 18 NCAA Tournament appearances. His teams produced star players like Chris Mullin, Bill Wennington, Mark Jackson and Walter Berry.

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St. John’s won the NIT Championship in 1989, and Carnesecca was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992 – the year he retired from the sport.

Carnesecca took over for Joe Lapchick before the start of the 1965-66 season. He became the head coach for the New York Nets of the American Basketball Association in 1970 and later came back to the team, known then as the Redmen, replacing Frank Mulzoff.

His best team was the 1984-85 squad led by Mullin, Berry, Jackson and Wennington. They had 31 wins and were 15-1 in the Big East, making it to the Final Four before losing to the Patrick Ewing-led Georgetown Hoyas.

Carnesecca was 526-200 in his coaching career. He was a three-time Big East Coach of the Year and two-time U.S. Basketball Writers Association Coach of the Year.

Fox News' Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Jewell Loyd, a six-time WNBA All-Star and two-time champion, reportedly requested a trade from the Seattle Storm on Wednesday after the team closed its investigation into bullying allegations.

Loyd filed the complaint against Storm staff members alleging bullying and harassment, ESPN reported. The organization said an investigation could not yield any violations from Storm coaches.

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"The Storm recently received internal allegations of potential workplace policy violations," the team told the outlet in a statement. "The organization retained an outside investigator to conduct an impartial investigation into the allegations. The investigation has been completed and there were no findings of policy violations or any discrimination, harassment, or bullying.

"To protect the integrity of the process, and to preserve confidentiality, we chose not to comment while the investigation was ongoing. The Storm will continue to provide a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect."

The Chicago Sun-Times first reported the complaint in November.

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The Storm selected Loyd with the No. 1 overall pick in 2015 out of Notre Dame. She was the WNBA Rookie of the Year that season and quickly became one of the centerpieces for the team alongside Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird.

Loyd even emerged as one of the faces of the WNBA as a whole, appearing in a State Farm commercial during the 2024 season. She won championships with the Storm in 2018 and 2020 and emerged as the focal point of the team once Stewart left for the New York Liberty and Bird retired.

Last season, Loyd averaged 19.7 points and 3.6 assists per game. Any trade would be massive for the team that lands her.

The Storm have had four head coaches since 2015 – Jenny Boucek, Dan Hughes, Gary Kloppenburg and Noelle Quinn.

The bullying and harassment allegations stemmed from points in the 2024 season with Quinn at the helm, according to the Sun-Times. Quinn is still the head coach going into the 2025 season.

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St. John’s men’s basketball coaching legend Lou Carnesecca, who coached the program for more than two decades, has died, the school announced Sunday night. He was just a few weeks shy of his 100th birthday.

Carnesecca was the coach of St. John’s for 24 seasons over two stints. He led the team to 18 seasons in which the team won at least 20 games and 18 NCAA Tournament appearances. His teams produced star players like Chris Mullin, Bill Wennington, Mark Jackson and Walter Berry.

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St. John’s won the NIT Championship in 1989 and he was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992 – the year he retired from the sport.

"Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca '50C, '60GEd, '00HON, who led the St. John's men's basketball team for 24 seasons and endeared himself to generations of New Yorkers with his wit and warmth, passed away on Saturday surrounded by family," the team said.

"The legendary head coach leaves behind his beloved wife of 73 years, Mary, as well as his cherished family – daughter Enes, son-in-law Gerard (Jerry), granddaughter Ieva and her fiancé Frank, his dear niece and nephew, Susan Chiesa, John Chiesa and his wife, Nancy – as well as his extended family and his closest friends join them in their loss."

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Carnesecca took over for Joe Lapchick before the start of the 1965-66 season. He became the head coach for the New York Nets of the American Basketball Association in 1970 and later came back to the team, known then as the Redmen, replacing Frank Mulzoff.

His best team was the 1984-85 squad led by Mullin, Berry, Jackson and Wennington. They had 31 wins and were 15-1 in the Big East, making it to the Final Four before losing to the Patrick Ewing-led Georgetown Hoyas.

The team won 31 games the next season as well, but was stunned in the second round of the tournament by Auburn.

Carnesecca was 526-200 in his coaching career. He was a three-time Big East Coach of the Year and two-time U.S. Basketball Writers Association Coach of the Year.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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