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The Los Angeles Rams are considering their options regarding wide receiver Puka Nacua, who seeks a significant contract extension. While the Rams have stated re-signing Nacua is a priority, no agreement has been reached yet, leading to speculation about a possible trade.
Key Facts
Puka Nacua is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.
Nacua is expected to seek a contract extension worth $43 million or more annually.
The Seattle Seahawks signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a $168.6 million, four-year contract.
The Rams have not yet finalized Nacua's new contract.
Speculation exists about the Rams possibly trading Nacua.
The Rams previously released player Cooper Kupp after a Super Bowl win.
The Rams have the No. 13 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Trading Nacua could result in significant assets for the Rams due to his strong performance in the league.
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In a college basketball tournament, St. John's team, coached by Rick Pitino, will play against Duke, a top-seeded team in the competition. Before departing for the game, Pitino expressed confidence in his team and thanked fans for their support. This game is part of the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16, an important stage leading to the final rounds of the competition.
Key Facts
St. John's will play against Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16.
Rick Pitino is the coach of St. John's team, known as the Red Storm.
Pitino's team reached this stage after defeating Kansas with a last-second basket.
The game will be held in Washington, D.C.
Duke is the top overall seed, meaning they are highly ranked in the tournament.
St. John's has won the Big East Tournament and regular-season championship for two years in a row.
The winner of this game could move on to the Elite Eight, the next round of the tournament.
Rick Pitino has previously led other teams to the Final Four, a key achievement in college basketball tournaments.
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Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula in the Miami Open quarter-finals, winning in three sets. Rybakina will compete in the semi-finals against either Aryna Sabalenka or Hailey Baptiste. In the men's tournament, Jiri Lehecka advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Martin Landaluce.
Key Facts
Elena Rybakina beat Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Miami Open semi-finals.
Rybakina has defeated Pegula five times in a row.
Rybakina was the runner-up in the Miami Open in 2023 and 2024.
She hit 15 aces and saved 8 out of 10 break points during the match.
If Coco Gauff reaches the finals, she will move to third in the WTA rankings.
Jiri Lehecka defeated Martin Landaluce 7-6 (7-1), 7-5 to enter the men's semi-finals.
Lehecka will play either Tommy Paul or Arthur Fils in his next match.
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Michael Johnson, a former Olympic champion, has agreed to refund $500,000 he reportedly took from the Grand Slam Track (GST) league before it collapsed in December 2025. The GST league, which held events in Kingston, Miami, and Philadelphia, filed for bankruptcy, leaving many athletes and vendors unpaid. Johnson argues the money was a reimbursement for expenses he paid on behalf of the athletes.
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Michael Johnson agreed to refund $500,000 from the Grand Slam Track league.
GST league held events in Kingston, Miami, and Philadelphia before collapsing.
The league filed for bankruptcy, leaving promised prize money and salaries unpaid.
Vendors accused Johnson of secretly taking $500,000 before the league's collapse.
Johnson claims the money was a reimbursement for more than $2 million he spent.
GST plans to pay athletes 70% of their prize money but only 15% to unsecured creditors.
World Athletics wants GST's debts paid before allowing future events.
Johnson will not be part of the BBC's athletics coverage, focusing instead on GST.
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A trade involving Maxx Crosby, a football player, from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens fell through because Crosby failed a medical exam. The Dallas Cowboys, who considered trading for Crosby, decided not to pursue the deal due to concerns about his knee condition.
Key Facts
Maxx Crosby's trade to the Ravens was canceled after he failed a medical exam.
The medical issue is a degenerative knee problem.
The Dallas Cowboys were interested in Crosby after the failed trade.
Cowboys' team doctor, Dan Cooper, was involved in Crosby's medical evaluation.
Despite interest, the Cowboys decided not to pursue Crosby due to health risks.
The Cowboys are looking to improve their pass rush after trading away linebacker Micah Parsons.
The Cowboys considered trading Osa Odighizuwa and draft picks for Crosby.
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The New York Jets are considering Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson for their upcoming NFL draft after he impressed at Alabama's Pro Day. The Jets have two first-round picks and may consider using one to draft a young quarterback to develop under Geno Smith. Other teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals are also interested.
Key Facts
The New York Jets plan a private workout with Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
Simpson has gained attention after a strong performance at Alabama's Pro Day.
The Jets hold two first-round picks: No. 2 and No. 16, and may use one to draft a quarterback.
Geno Smith was traded to the Jets and could serve as a temporary starting quarterback.
Simpson's draft stock is rising, making him a potential choice for other teams, like the Steelers or Cardinals.
The Browns showed less interest, not sending top decision-makers to watch Simpson.
The Jets have also held private workouts with other quarterbacks, signaling interest in drafting one.
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The Cleveland Browns are deciding who will start as their quarterback in the upcoming season. Rumors suggest they might consider drafting Ty Simpson, but it's uncertain. Current quarterbacks include Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, with discussions about their roles.
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Todd Monken is the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
Shedeur Sanders is currently a quarterback for the Browns, along with Dillon Gabriel and Deshaun Watson.
The Browns have the No. 6 draft pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Rumors suggest the Browns may consider drafting quarterback Ty Simpson.
Browns' coach Monken and GM Andrew Berry did not attend Alabama's pro day for Simpson.
Sanders replaced Gabriel as the starting quarterback after Gabriel's injury last season.
The Browns believe Sanders will improve with an upgraded team and more practice.
Watson, previously successful with the Houston Texans, has struggled since joining the Browns.
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Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 6-2 in the first leg of the Women's Champions League quarterfinals. Barcelona took an early lead and maintained control throughout the match, making it difficult for Madrid to catch up. The game took place at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in Madrid.
Key Facts
Barcelona leads Real Madrid 6-2 in the Women's Champions League quarterfinals.
Ewa Pajor and Esmee Brugts scored early goals for Barcelona.
Linda Caicedo scored twice for Real Madrid.
Alexia Putellas scored a penalty for Barcelona.
Barcelona remains unbeaten in their last 25 games.
This match is the first of three meetings between the teams within nine days.
Real Madrid needs a significant win in the next match to advance.
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U.S. investors have made significant investments in Indian cricket by buying two Indian Premier League (IPL) teams for over a billion dollars each. These purchases mark the first time any IPL team has sold for more than $1 billion, showcasing the global interest in Indian cricket.
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U.S. investors bought IPL teams Rajasthan Royals for $1.63 billion and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 billion.
This is the first time IPL teams sold for over $1 billion each.
Rajasthan Royals were sold by a consortium including U.S. businessmen Kal Somani and Rob Walton.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's new owners include Bolt Ventures and Blackstone.
The IPL is a prominent cricket league, known for the Twenty20 format, and runs for three months annually.
The league's broadcast rights for 2023-27 were previously purchased for $6.4 billion.
The IPL expanded in 2021 from eight teams to ten, with two new franchises.
David Blitzer, part of the owners' group for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, also holds stakes in major U.S. and UK sports teams.
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LeBron James, a long-time NBA star, took part in a music quiz on the "Track Star" series, where he showed off his knowledge and performance skills by singing and rapping various songs. During the appearance, he shared personal anecdotes and discussed his music tastes. This event coincided with James setting a new NBA record for the most regular-season games played.
Key Facts
LeBron James participated in a music-themed quiz show called "Track Star."
He is in his 23rd NBA season at the age of 41.
James correctly identified several songs, except for ABBA's "Dancing Queen."
He sang Whitney Houston's "It's Not Right, But It's Okay" and rapped part of Eminem's "Forgot About Dre."
James has been mentioned in many songs over the years.
He recently became the NBA's all-time leader for most regular-season games played.
James is averaging 21 points, 6.9 assists, and 5.9 rebounds this season.
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UEFA fined Benfica 40,000 euros for racist behavior by fans during their game against Real Madrid. An investigation is also ongoing into alleged racial abuse by Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni against Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. Benfica faces further action if problems continue.
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Benfica was fined 40,000 euros by UEFA due to racist actions by fans.
The racist incident occurred during a Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Benfica must follow a one-year probation to avoid closing part of their stadium for future games.
Player Gianluca Prestianni is being investigated for allegedly calling Vinicius Junior a "monkey".
Prestianni denied the allegation but was suspended for another game while under investigation.
Television showed fans making monkey gestures after the game.
Benfica had previously suspended five fans for similar inappropriate behavior.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina manager Sergei Barbarez has declined to apologize to Brondby manager Steve Cooper for comments ahead of a World Cup play-off match against Wales. Barbarez had suggested that Cooper deliberately left out Bosnia player Benjamin Tahirovic for the upcoming game, a claim Brondby officials denied. The match is critical for Bosnia's aim to qualify for their first World Cup since 2014.
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Sergei Barbarez is the manager of the Bosnia-Herzegovina national football team.
Barbarez made controversial comments about Brondby manager Steve Cooper, suggesting player Benjamin Tahirovic was dropped deliberately.
Tahirovic contacted Cooper to apologize for the situation.
Brondby officials denied Barbarez's claims, calling it a "club decision."
Bosnia-Herzegovina faces Wales in a crucial World Cup play-off match.
The winner will play in a home final against either Italy or Northern Ireland.
Bosnia is ranked 71st in the world and narrowly missed automatic qualification.
Veteran player Edin Dzeko is traveling with Bosnia's squad but is not confirmed to start the game.
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New users of theScore Bet can wager up to $1,000 and get their stake back in bonuses if they lose.
The offer is available for NBA games and the MLB game between the Yankees and the Giants.
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The bonus amount is divided into five bets, each worth 20% of the eligible stake.
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The offer applies to other sports events, including the NCAA Tournament.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through their links.
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Siena's head coach Gerry McNamara has left to coach Syracuse, and following his departure, standout player Gavin Doty has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Doty may consider joining Syracuse, where McNamara is now coaching, as the transfer window opens on April 7.
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Gerry McNamara, Siena's head coach, will become the new head coach at Syracuse.
Gavin Doty, a top player for Siena, has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Doty scored 21 points against Duke and averaged 18.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season.
Doty earned All-MAAC First Team honors this past season.
The NCAA transfer portal opens on April 7 and will close on April 21.
Players typically make transfer decisions within this two-week window.
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Ronda Rousey appeared at an AEW event, primarily to support her friend Marina Shafir. Rousey also suggested her appearance was a statement toward TKO Group, the company owning both WWE and UFC, amid her ongoing negotiations for a fight.
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Ronda Rousey attended the AEW Revolution event to support her friend Marina Shafir.
She suggested her appearance was a message to TKO Group, the parent company of WWE and UFC.
Rousey was previously negotiating with UFC for a return fight, but talks did not succeed.
She is scheduled for a future fight against Gina Carano, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix.
AEW made efforts to keep Rousey's involvement a secret, using covert methods for her entry.
Rousey described AEW as more laid-back than her experiences with WWE.
There are no current plans for Rousey's further involvement with AEW after this appearance.
Rousey's AEW debut marked her first proper pay-per-view appearance with the organization.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have decided to designate 24-year-old infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment, meaning he might be claimed by other teams or traded. Jiménez was once a top prospect for the team but didn’t perform well enough recently to secure a spot on their roster.
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Leo Jiménez, a 24-year-old infielder, was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.
Other MLB teams can claim him off waivers, or he might be traded.
Jiménez was highly regarded, reaching No. 5 on the Blue Jays' prospect list in 2022.
He played 81 major league games in the past two years, mainly at shortstop.
Bo Bichette’s injury in 2024 allowed Jiménez to play more but he later played in only 18 games.
Jiménez struggled recently, going 6-for-26 in spring training and 0-for-5 in the World Baseball Classic.
The Blue Jays lost Bo Bichette in free agency but signed Kazuma Okamoto and moved Andrés Giménez to shortstop.
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Moses Moody, a player for the Golden State Warriors, suffered a knee injury during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. An MRI showed Moody has a torn patellar tendon, which means he can't play for the rest of the season. Teammate Draymond Green shared his thoughts about the injury on his show, discussing his support for Moody during this time.
Key Facts
Moses Moody got hurt during a game against the Dallas Mavericks.
Moody's knee buckled, and he fell while trying to make a fast-break layup.
An MRI confirmed that Moody has a torn patellar tendon.
The injury will keep him out for the rest of the season.
Draymond Green, a teammate, talked about the incident on his show.
Green mentioned that initially, they thought Moody slipped, but that wasn't the case.
Moody joked with Green about playing chess together while recovering.
The Warriors have had several injuries and are currently 10th in the Western Conference.
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Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, warned the NFL about potential legal actions over its use of the "Rooney Rule," which is intended to promote minority hiring for key positions. Uthmeier argues that the rule forces race-based hiring, which he says violates Florida law.
Key Facts
Florida's Attorney General is James Uthmeier.
Uthmeier was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in February 2025.
The Rooney Rule aims to increase minority hires in NFL leadership roles.
Uthmeier claims the Rooney Rule violates Florida's laws on race-based hiring.
He has asked the NFL to stop using the rule or face legal consequences.
The NFL has been contacted for a comment but has not yet responded.
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WWE's NXT brand faces challenges as injuries affect two wrestlers shortly before WrestleMania. Lexis King and Elio LeFleur suffered injuries during a live event, impacting upcoming matches.
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Lexis King got injured at a WWE NXT live event on March 20 in Florida.
King was hit in the face, raising concerns about a possible concussion.
Another wrestler, Elio LeFleur, hurt his arm in the same match.
The referee stopped the match twice to get medical help for the injuries.
King was not medically cleared to compete in a subsequent event in Venice, Florida.
LeFleur was seen wearing an arm sling after the event.
Los Americanos replaced Birthright, King's team, in a tournament because of the injuries.
The next match for the tournament finals will happen at Madison Square Garden.
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The Los Angeles Rams are preparing for the 2026 NFL draft to fill gaps in their team. They are considering drafting offensive tackle Monroe Freeling and wide receiver Chris Bell to strengthen their lineup.
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The 2026 NFL draft will take place from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Los Angeles Rams have the 13th pick in the draft.
Analyst Field Yates suggests the Rams may choose Monroe Freeling, an offensive tackle from Georgia.
Freeling is considered a top prospect due to his size and athletic ability.
For the 61st pick, Yates believes the Rams might select wide receiver Chris Bell from Louisville.
Chris Bell is recovering from an ACL injury but is seen as having potential to improve the team's depth.
The Rams already have strong receivers in Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
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