High School hockey goalie makes jaw-dropping save
In the Class A semifinal of the Minnesota high school boys hockey state tournament on Friday at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Mahtomedi goalie Jackson Chesak delivered a spectacular play that has drawn widespread attention as a candidate for save of the year.
With the score 3-1 in favor of top-seeded Hibbing/Chisholm late in the third period (around 1:15 remaining), Mahtomedi pulled Chesak for an extra attacker in a desperate push to close the gap. As he skated toward the bench, a loose puck led to a sudden counterattack by Hibbing/Chisholm.
Chesak quickly reversed direction, raced back to the crease, and executed a timely diving poke check to deny the empty-net attempt, preserving a two-goal deficit momentarily and keeping his team’s hopes alive.
Despite the heroics, Hibbing/Chisholm held on for a 4-2 victory, adding an empty-net goal and allowing a late consolation tally from Mahtomedi.
Chesak finished with 37 saves on 41 shots in a valiant effort, including a strong third period where he turned aside numerous high-quality chances to give the fourth-seeded Zephyrs a fighting chance against the eventual finalists.
White House panel targets NIL mess in college athletics
President Donald Trump hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Saving College Sports” in the White House East Room on Friday, gathering about 50 leaders from politics, sports, and academia to address turmoil in collegiate athletics.
The nearly two-hour meeting focused on issues like Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, player transfers, conference realignments, and the erosion of educational priorities amid economic pressures.
Panelists, including former coaches Nick Saban and Urban Meyer, NCAA President Charlie Baker, and conference commissioners such as Greg Sankey of the SEC, highlighted the chaos caused by unregulated NIL collectives, which Meyer labeled as “cheating” and unauthorized pay-for-play.
“Donors put money in a pot. It’s distributed to the players through coaches and managers. That’s not allowed. Not supposed to do that. That’s pay-for-play,” Meyer said, via ESPN.
Saban emphasized the need to restore focus on education, noting that discussions rarely mention academics anymore. Concerns extended to Olympic and women’s sports, with U.S. Olympic CEO Sarah Hirshland warning that unsustainable investments threaten the athlete pipeline for Team USA.
Trump pledged to issue an “all-encompassing” executive order within one week to resolve every problem raised, acknowledging potential lawsuits but committing to action. He stressed the importance of federal legislation, like the SCORE Act, to regulate NIL and maintain college sports’ integrity.
“I will have an executive order within one week, and it will be very all-encompassing,” Trump said. “And we’re going to put it forward, and we’re going to get sued, and we’re going to see how it plays, OK, but I’ll have an executive order, which will solve every problem in this room, every conceivable problem, within one week, and we’ll put it forward. We will get sued. That’s the only thing I know for sure.”
Absent student-athletes were deemed well-represented by advocates.
“They’re very well-represented,” Trump said. “You know why? Because people like Nick Saban and Urban Meyer, all of the people that I know in the room — and the people probably I don’t know — they all care very much about the student-athlete more so than they care about themselves, so I think they’re really here. In that sense, they’re represented very well here.”
Commissioners urged swift congressional help to prevent further fracturing.
Historic perfect season for Miami (OH) ends in disgusting scene
The Miami (OH) RedHawks capped a historic undefeated regular season with a thrilling overtime victory over rival Ohio Bobcats, finishing 31-0. The game, already charged by the in-state rivalry and Miami’s earlier frustrations with external critics, boiled over in the aftermath.
Trailing by two with seconds left in regulation, Ohio missed a potential game-tying shot, sending the contest to overtime. Miami pulled ahead late in the extra period, sealing the win, 110-108, and preserving their perfect record, a first in program history.
Post-game mayhem erupted as frustrated Ohio fans hurled trash onto the court toward the celebrating RedHawks players, who egged them on with some middle fingers.
Tensions escalated with scuffles between teams and taunts exchanged, including some Miami players responding defiantly. Ohio forward Aidan Hadaway was notably sent back to the locker room, skipping the handshake line amid the chaos.
Videos captured objects flying and heated confrontations, drawing descriptions of the ending as “disgusting” from observers.
The rivalry’s intensity was amplified by Miami’s lingering chip on their shoulder from earlier comments by Bruce Pearl, who questioned their NCAA Tournament worthiness despite the unbeaten mark, prompting sharp rebukes from the school’s athletic director and head coach.
Tom Brady has hilarious 4-word reaction to Logan Paul-Le’Veon Bell fight
Tom Brady, the retired NFL legend known for his cool demeanor under pressure, just dropped one of his most relatable reactions yet.
When news broke that YouTube star-turned-boxer and WWE star Logan Paul and former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell had agreed to a $1 million boxing match, Brady couldn’t resist chiming in on X with four simple words.
The self-deprecating quip had fans cracking up, as it perfectly captured Brady’s mock guilt over the whole spectacle.
It all traces back to some trash talk between Brady and Paul that apparently snowballed into this heavyweight showdown. During an appearance on Paul’s Impaulsive podcast ahead of the Super Bowl, Brady described Paul’s WWE career as “cute” but suggested the influencer lacked the grit for real NFL competition.
Paul, never one to back down, fired back by hyping WWE’s athletic demands and even claiming most NFL players would flop in a wrestling ring.
That back-and-forth escalated when Paul issued a bold challenge: $1 million to any active NFL player who could beat him in the boxing ring. Several current players responded, but it was retired All-Pro Le’Veon Bell—who’s already dabbled in pro boxing with a 2-1 record—who called Paul’s bluff, accusing him of ducking real fighters.
After some negotiation, Bell approved the terms, reportedly including 10-ounce gloves, no headgear, and three-minute rounds until someone quits. The bout appears set for next weekend, though skeptics still wonder if Paul might find an exit strategy.
Brady’s “Is this my fault?” lands like classic deadpan humor, as if his offhand comment about toughness accidentally sparked a celebrity-vs-ex-NFL slugfest. It’s the kind of understated roast that reminds everyone why Brady’s post-retirement commentary hits different—equal parts humble and savage.
Whether the fight actually happens or fizzles into more social media drama, Brady has already won the internet with his perfectly timed accountability dodge. Who knew quarterbacking beef could lead to such entertaining chaos?
Vanderbilt women’s coach tossed after ass-essing refs
In the SEC women’s tournament quarterfinals, Vanderbilt’s Shea Ralph delivered a masterclass in sideline frustration that ended with an early exit.
Facing Ole Miss on Friday night, the Commodores were already digging out of a massive hole—down by as many as 32 points at one stage—when star Mikayla Blakes picked up her fourth foul early in the fourth quarter.
Ralph, clearly unimpressed with the whistle, stormed onto the court area and let the officials know exactly how she felt.
First came the classic “How is that a f—–g foul?” followed swiftly by the poetic closer: “You suck. You suck ass!”
The ref, perhaps appreciating the honesty or just tired of the debate, promptly ejected her.
Undeterred, Ralph later stood by her outburst, saying it was “warranted” and even joked she should have been tossed sooner to spark her team’s fight.
“I wasn’t trying to get kicked out,” Ralph said, via ESPN. “I also think that at that time, what I said was warranted, and the action that I took was warranted, and I’ll stand behind that. You want to kick me out for it, they can kick me out. What I do love is the fight that my team showed. There’s only so many ways you can say something over and over again, so I said it differently, and I got kicked out, which is fine.”
Indeed, after she hit the showers, Vanderbilt mounted a furious rally behind Blakes’ 24 points (including a hot fourth quarter), but it fell short in an 89-78 loss to Ole Miss.
The Commodores’ season isn’t over—they’ll still dance in the NCAA tournament—but Ralph’s colorful review of the officiating added the kind of spark that makes college hoops endlessly entertaining. Sometimes passion comes with a technical… and a memorable vocabulary lesson.
Fans clown Victor Wembanyama for crying after Spurs’ win over Clippers
Fans could not believe Victor Wembanyama was shedding actual tears Friday after scoring a regular-season win.
The San Antonio Spurs star let his emotions take over following a come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Wemby was visibly crying tears of joy as teammates mobbed him following the Spurs’ 116-112 victory at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Crying after a reg season win?
— Alex Monahan (@Amonahan) March 7, 2026
Wemby is so good for the league man pic.twitter.com/Rd4IKKNvLD
Wembanyama tallied 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks in the contest.
Some fans were supportive of Wemby, believing the moment showed just how much he cared about the game. But there seemed to be more spectators who were perplexed as to why Wembanyama reacted in such a manner following a random game in March.
Dudes crying over a regular season game https://t.co/mrBYSN7wo3
— Bradley Mock (@bmock14) March 7, 2026
crying about beating the kobe sanders led clippers i’m sure this is the future of silver’s nba https://t.co/Sxd3l5U1u5
— christian ✨ (@StroudMerchant) March 7, 2026
I catch my favorite player crying tears of joy over beating the 30-32 Clippers im repping someone else https://t.co/EnlQ41bIpm
— Fluka Magic (@FlukaMagic) March 7, 2026
Bro why are you crying over a regular season comeback?? It’s cool to care but I don’t understand crying over a regular season comeback win https://t.co/bHr4w7hXzV
— Evan Branch (@turtsportsbrand) March 7, 2026
If Wembanyama reacts like that to a regular-season win, one can only imagine how many tissues he’d need if the Spurs win a championship in the near future. It would be in stark contrast to Nikola Jokic seemingly being more concerned about his Serbian horse races than a championship parade in Denver.
Wemby’s Spurs got buried in the second half by as many as 25 points in what looked like a rare off night for the ascending Texas squad. After trailing 75-50 early in the third quarter, Wembanyama and company went on a furious rally that saw the Spurs take the lead midway through the final period.
The Spurs also got some help from Wemby’s countryman, Nic Batum, who committed a head-scratching blunder that burned the Clippers in the final seconds.
Clippers veteran committed embarrassing blunder in final seconds vs. Spurs
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum let his team’s chances slip away in the final seconds on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Clippers had possession trailing 113-112 with 16 seconds left at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. LAC head coach Tyronn Lue had Batum, a trusted 18-year NBA veteran, serve as the inbounder for their crucial possession with the chance to upset the red-hot Spurs on line.
Batum was apparently not ready for the moment. The Frenchman inbounded to Brook Lopez, who was meant to serve as a release valve for Batum to get the ball back. But Batum was caught flat-footed, with his heels still well out of bounds when Lopez passed it back to him.
4TH QUARTER YELLIN WHY BATUM IN 😭 pic.twitter.com/VGa0VM4Wop
— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) March 7, 2026
Lopez arguably also deserves some blame for throwing the ball back a split-second after receiving it. But in all fairness to him, nobody would have expected Batum to stand there like a statue after the inbound. The inbounder is often the most dangerous player during such sideline out-of-bounds plays, but Batum was only able to do damage against his own team.
Batum’s mistake, however, was far from the only reason the Clippers lost. L.A. led by as many as 25 points midway through the third quarter and squandered the sizable lead down the stretch.
Everyone named 1 player the biggest loser of the Maxx Crosby trade
Fans were quick to pile on one player who indirectly became one of the biggest losers of the Maxx Crosby trade.
The Las Vegas Raiders traded Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens on Friday in a stunning move that added another standout pass rusher to the AFC North. Jokes were flying shortly after news of the trade broke about how Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was about to be in a world of hurt.
Burrow was already facing Defensive Player of the Year winners Myles Garrett and TJ Watt four times a year when the Bengals played the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, respectively. The LSU alum now has to deal with Crosby, a 5-time Pro Bowler in his own right, twice a year on top of that.
no yeah super excited for joe burrow to face myles garrett, maxx crosby, and tj watt 6 times a year 😀 https://t.co/znnsRMKrkw
— megan ortwein (@megortwein) March 7, 2026
– Maxx Crosby to the Ravens.
— Sean M. Greene ll (@sean_incredible) March 7, 2026
Myles Garrett
T.J. Watt
Maxx Crosby
All in the same division.
Pray for Joe Burrow behind that line.
The AFC North:
— JPA (@jasrifootball) March 7, 2026
– Maxx Crosby
– Myles Garrett
– TJ Watt
Sorry, Joe Burrow.
Joe Burrow looking at his O line now that he has to face Myles Garrett, TJ Watt, and Maxx Crosby twice a season pic.twitter.com/ntkcvxWHYJ
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 7, 2026
To say that the Bengals’ offensive line has been a sore spot for Cincinnati over the last few years would be a massive understatement.
Burrow has been beaten to a pulp behind a flimsy O-line week after week, which has contributed to him suffering several injuries in the last few seasons alone. The recovery process has clearly taken its toll on Burrow, whose comments in December had fans wondering if Burrow might become the next Andrew Luck and retire early.
Things aren’t going to get any easier next season with Crosby joining the division. The spotlight will shine even brighter on Cincinnati’s offensive line, which, despite its shortcomings, consistently gets some of the best Christmas gifts from Burrow each year. They’ll need to earn those presents once the season begins.
Raiders trade Maxx Crosby in blockbuster move
The Maxx Crosby era is over in Las Vegas.
A bombshell report dropped Friday that the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to trade Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in a stunning move to shake up the NFL offseason. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Ravens are sending the Raiders the No. 14 overall pick in next month’s draft and another first-round pick next season to acquire Crosby.
The trade cannot officially be processed until next week, but both sides have reportedly agreed to the terms.
ESPN sources: the Raiders agreed to trade five-time Pro-Bowl DE Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2026
The trade cannot be processed until next week, but it is in place. And Crosby is expected to be a Raven with two 1s back to Vegas. pic.twitter.com/rfExCLpXfF
The Ravens landed Crosby for a bit of a discount, considering the Raiders’ reported asking price in the weeks leading up to the trade. Considering Crosby’s immense loyalty to Las Vegas amid years of losing, team owner Mark Davis may have wanted to reward his star pass rusher by sending him to a quality situation.
Crosby, a 5-time Pro Bowler, projects to be the prototypical Ravens player who could help revitalize a Baltimore defense that took a step back last season.
The move signals a complete rebuild for the Raiders, who had just cut ties with Geno Smith hours before the Crosby news broke. They can now pick two blue-chip prospects with the No. 1 and No. 14 picks and possess additional draft capital next season.
Celtics dealt tough injury blow in Jayson Tatum’s season debut
The Boston Celtics got one All-Star back on Friday but lost another for an extended period.
Tatum made his triumphant return Friday and looked fantastic in a 120-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. After shaking off a botched dunk, Tatum looked like his old self for most of the second half and finished the game without any issues.
The same could not be said for Nikola Vucevic. The Montenegrin big man got hurt while fighting for post position and left the game after playing less than two minutes in the first quarter. He was seen grabbing at his hand and immediately asked to be subbed out of the game.
Looks like this was where Nikola Vucevic fractured his right ring finger pic.twitter.com/WJAk1MpQU0
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) March 7, 2026
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Vucevic’s injury status shortly after, indicating that the Celtics center had fractured his ring finger. Vucevic is set to undergo surgery on Saturday, which would reportedly sideline him for approximately a month.
Boston's Nikola Vucevic is expected to undergo a procedure on Saturday for his fractured ring finger and miss approximately one month, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/AtHQEzstmI
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 7, 2026
The Celtics acquired Vucevic at the trade deadline from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Anfernee Simons. Many felt the move indicated Boston was indeed anticipating Tatum playing this season, considering Tatum would eat into Simons’ minutes upon a return.
After serving as a starter for nearly his entire career, Vucevic has primarily come off the bench for the Celtics thus far. He entered Friday’s game averaging 11.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 11 games.
Jayson Tatum botches wide open dunk in first game back from torn Achilles
Jayson Tatum clearly had to shake off the cobwebs in his first game back since tearing his Achilles last May.
The Boston Celtics star made his long-awaited season debut on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks in front of a capacity crowd inside TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Fans were ready to erupt for Tatum’s first basket in nearly 300 days, but had to wait quite some time to do it.
Tatum was short on his first few jumpers, which prompted him to attack the rim with purpose early in the second quarter. He went up for a ferocious dunk and hilariously got stuffed by the rim.
Next time, JT 😅
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 7, 2026
Jayson Tatum attempts the dunk in his return from injury. pic.twitter.com/gcYUxaqB5l
The moment would be embarrassing under most circumstances, but it was still somewhat of a win for Celtics fans. Tatum showed he wasn’t afraid to elevate for a jam.
The 6-time All-Star proved it once again later in the quarter, when he rose up for a putback dunk to score his first points of the game. He followed that up with a three-pointer in the corner to record five points in rapid succession.
JAYSON TATUM IS BACK pic.twitter.com/z63AgsnoDp
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 7, 2026
Tatum finished the first half with a trifecta of fives, tallying five points, five rebounds, and five assists across 14 minutes.
Doc Rivers responds to the bombshell report about his future
Rumors of Doc Rivers’ retirement may have been greatly exaggerated.
The Milwaukee Bucks head coach Rivers spoke out this week on the bombshell report that recently emerged about his future. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith notably claimed earlier in the week that Rivers supposedly intends to retire after this season.
Rivers was asked about the claim during his media session after the Bucks’ practice on Friday. The 64-year-old head coach dismissed Smith’s report and disputed the notion that he plans to retire.
“No, I’m not getting into that,” Rivers said, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “That’s something that, I think [Smith] feels that way, but not for me.”
Now in his 27th career season as an NBA head coach, Rivers has really seen his reputation nosedive in recent years. In addition to his long history of playoff collapses, the former champion coach Rivers has had a rough go of it in Milwaukee, going 91-88 (.508) with zero playoff series wins since taking over in 2024. That includes a brutal current season for the Bucks during which they now sit five full games out of the play-in tournament at 26-35.
Rivers is still under contract with Milwaukee for next season at roughly $10 million. With no guarantee that he ever lands another NBA head coaching job after this, perhaps Rivers intends to coach out the remainder of his deal or to otherwise force the Bucks to fire him so that he receives the full remaining value of his contract.
Patriots trade away a starter from their Super Bowl team
The New England Patriots did not take long to start remodeling after their Super Bowl loss.
New England is trading away center Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Friday. The Bears are reportedly sending a fifth-round draft pick in 2027 back to the Patriots in return.
Interestingly enough, the Patriots had just signed Bradbury to a two-year deal in free agency last offseason. He went on to start in all 17 regular season games for them as well as in all four playoff games as New England made it to Super Bowl LX (eventually losing to the Seattle Seahawks by a 29-13 final score).
Bradbury was originally a first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2019 (No. 18 overall). He spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with them, making 88 total starts before leaving in free agency to sign with the Patriots.
It appears that New England intends to overhaul their offensive line some this offseason in order to better protect franchise quarterback Drake Maye. The 23-year-old Maye was the MVP runner-up in 2025, but he struggled at times behind the team’s offensive line and was notably sacked six times in New England’s Super Bowl loss.
As for the Bears, they get a new center in Bradbury to snap the ball to their own young franchise QB in Caleb Williams, 24. Chicago just made another major trade earlier this week and are now replenishing some talent by adding Bradbury, who is signed for next season at a total cap hit of $5.7 million.
WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbowale arrested for punching man at nightclub
A decorated WNBA player has gotten herself into some trouble with the law this week.
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested for battery on Thursday at Club E11EVEN, a nightclub in Miami, Fla. Miami-area sportswriter Andy Slater reports that Ogunbowale allegedly punched a man in the face, causing him to fall to the ground (with the incident reportedly being caught on camera).
TMZ Sports shared further details about Ogunbowale’s arrest. Ogunbowale was at the club to celebrate her team, Mist BC, winning the 2026 Unrivaled championship on Wednesday. The man in question was a security guard, whom Ogunbowale allegedly struck with a closed fist while he was supposedly trying to escort Ogunbowale’s group out of the nightclub due to an unrelated altercation.
Ogunbowale, 29, is a four-time WNBA All-Star, a three-time All-WNBA selection, and a one-time WNBA scoring champion (in 2020). She has spent her entire WNBA career with the Wings and was also twice named WNBA All-Star Game MVP (in 2021 and 2024).
On top of that, college basketball fans are very familiar with Ogunbowale as well. She was a four-year standout at Notre Dame from 2015-19 and even led to the school to the national championship in 2018 with a miracle shot at the buzzer against Mississippi State in the title game.
The 5-foot-8 Ogunbowale had been playing in the Unrivaled league during the WNBA offseason (with the WNBA currently uncertain to return for their 2026 season because of stalled negotiations on a new collective-barganing agreement). Mist BC beat Phantom BC in the championship game of the league’s second season on Wednesday with Breanna Stewart leading the way with 32 points and Ogunbowale chipping in 19 points of her own.
4-time NFL Pro Bowler announces his retirement amid concussion issues
A multi-time NFL Pro Bowler is ready to focus on his longer-term health.
Veteran center Ryan Kelly announced in a post to social media on Friday that he has decided to retire from the NFL. Kelly is calling it quits at 32 years old after 10 career NFL seasons.
“10 seasons,” wrote Kelly in his post to X. “What an incredible ride it was. I was blessed to be around some of the greatest people this sport has to offer. I always wanted to leave each place better than how I found it and with that I can hang my hat. Forever grateful for my family and brothers! Cheers.”
10 seasons. What an incredible ride it was. I was blessed to be around some of the greatest people this sport has to offer. I always wanted to leave each place better than how I found it and with that I can hang my hat. Forever grateful for my family and brothers! Cheers pic.twitter.com/LzliGJ2wOK
— Ryan Kelly (@ryan_kelly70) March 6, 2026
Kelly was a first-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts in 2016 (No. 18 overall) and spent the first nine seasons of his career with them. While in Indy, Kelly was a four-time Pro Bowler as well as a one-time All-Pro, becoming a mainstay in the middle of the Colts’ offensive line as well as an eventual team captain.
But Kelly left in 2025 to sign with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent. He ended up appearing in just eight total games last season after suffering three separate concussions during the year (Kelly had also suffered three previous concussions over the course of his career with the Colts).
Kelly was still under contract for 2026, scheduled to make a cash figure of $8.75 million. But instead, Kelly will be forfeiting that money and retiring (having also suffered a family tragedy a few years back).
Geno Smith has been linked to a surprising team
Geno Smith may wind up with a familiar team after his release from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Smith is one of the two most likely free agent outcomes for the New York Jets, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is also seen as a potential target.
Smith would appeal to the Jets for multiple reasons. He has a relatively recent history of success and would also cost the Jets next to nothing once the Raiders release him. He fits the sort of bridge quarterback the Jets would likely pursue, and they would not have to give up much of anything to get him. They will probably have to fend off some other interested teams, though.
Of course, Smith was drafted by the Jets and spent two full seasons starting for them. He was largely unsuccessful and his tenure is remembered by many for an infamous incident in the locker room, but virtually everyone who was around the team during his first stint there is gone now.
Smith threw for 3,025 yards with 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions in 15 games last season with the Raiders.
Former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick bust is making a comeback
One of the most notorious draft busts of the last decade wants to give it another go.
Former NBA guard Markelle Fultz is attempting a pro basketball comeback. The NBA G League announced on Friday that Fultz’s rights have been acquired by Raptors 905, paving the way for him to play in the G League.
Still only 27 years old, Fultz was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2017 by the Philadelphia 76ers. But that ended up being an ill-fated choice as Fultz lasted just two seasons in Philly, averaging a meager 7.7 points per game overall. Meanwhile, several other members of the 2017 draft lottery went on to become future All-Stars (including Jayson Tatum, De’Aaron Fox, Lauri Markkanen, Donovan Mitchell, and Bam Adebayo).
Fultz’s time with the 76ers was ultimately done in by a shoulder injury (later revealed to be thoracic outlet syndrome) that completely derailed his shooting form. He did manage to have a passable run with the Orlando Magic though from 2019-24, averaging 11.6 points and 4.8 assists per game overall (albeit largely as a role player).
Last season, Fultz did get an opportunity with the Sacramento Kings, making 21 spot appearances for them off the bench to close out the regular season. But Fultz had been unsigned up to this point of the 2025-26 campaign as his professional basketball career was seemingly ending with a whimper.
Alas, that is not the case just yet though as Fultz is returning to pro basketball in the NBA G League. A little over a year ago, Fultz was drawing interest from a major NBA team, and he will obviously be hoping to use the G League as a springboard for a potential return to the Association in 2026-27.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal
Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore has reached a plea deal stemming from an incident with a former staff member in early December.
Prosecutors have agreed to drop charges of felony home invasion and misdemeanor counts of stalking and breaking and entering against Moore. Instead, the former Michigan coach will plead no contest two two misdemeanors.
ESPN’s Dan Wetzel reported that Moore is unlikely to face jail time after the deal.
Moore will be sentenced on April 14 at 2 p.m. in Washtenaw County Court.
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) March 6, 2026
The malicious use of a telecommunications device carries up to a year in prison. The trespassing charge is up to one month.
Attorneys unrelated to the case do not expect him to serve any time.
Moore was fired in December for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. After being informed of his firing, he allegedly went to the staffer’s house and threatened her, prompting the felony home invasion charge. He had previously denied any wrongdoing.
Moore was fired for cause after information about the alleged affair came to light. Further troubling claims about his behavior have continued to come out since then.
Dillon Brooks gets arrested for DUI in Arizona
Dillon Brooks is now apparently getting himself into trouble off the court as well.
The Phoenix Suns swingman Brooks was arrested for driving under the influence early on Friday morning in Scottsdale, Ariz., TMZ Sports reported. Brooks was reportedly pulled over in the area for traffic violations around 1 AM and arrested on suspicion of DUI following an investigation.
After being taken to Scottsdale city jail and processed, Brooks is said to have been released from custody around 3:30 AM. TMZ adds that Brooks was reportedly “respectful and cooperative” throughout the incident. You can read their report in full here.
Brooks, 30, is known as one of the NBA’s greatest characters and irritants. He is also currently enjoying a breakout year in his first season with the Suns, averaging a career-high 20.9 points per game on 44/34/86 shooting splits.
But the former All-Defensive selection Brooks has been out since Feb. 21 due to a broken left hand. Brooks, who is making $21.1 million this season and $20 million next season, is expected to be out through late March to early April with the injury.
Recently, Brooks was suspended by the NBA due to an accumulation of technical fouls. Now Brooks’ misbehavior has taken a more serious turn with his arrest this week for an alleged DUI offense.
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson gets brutal injury news
The North Carolina Tar Heels have suffered a brutal loss with March Madness looming.
Tar Heels star Caleb Wilson will miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken thumb on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wilson suffered the injury while dunking during a non-contact practice.
Per UNC, Wilson was cleared for individual workouts late last week. He broke the thumb while dunking on Thursday. https://t.co/qPuxUNcUgx
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) March 6, 2026
Wilson had already suffered a fractured left hand earlier this season, though that was not expected to end his season. He had not played since Feb. 10, when he suffered that injury. Thursday’s injury was to the opposite hand.
Wilson is a massive loss for the Tar Heels. The freshman was one of the nation’s most dynamic players and had been averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game prior to the original injury. North Carolina fans particularly loved that he had a personal vendetta with Duke, and he scored 23 points against the Blue Devils in their first meeting of the season.
The Tar Heels enter play Friday at 24-6. They are certain to make the NCAA Tournament, though the loss of Wilson probably limits their ceiling.
