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Red Sox fans had 3-word chant for owner John Henry during team’s latest loss

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The Boston Red Sox are off to a very rough start in 2026, and Red Sox Nation is starting to get restless already.

The Red Sox lost to the San Diego Padres 8-6 at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. on Sunday, dropping to 2-7 on the young season. Boston had jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the third inning, but had given it away by the fifth en route to a second straight defeat.

With the Red Sox down to their final out, a spirited “sell the team” chant could be heard at an otherwise quiet Fenway.

The discontent with Red Sox owner John Henry is nothing new. Since winning the 2018 World Series, the team has only made the playoffs twice. During that time, the team controversially traded Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a package of prospects that never really panned out. The team did pay big money to keep Rafael Devers, only to trade him two years into the deal.

Henry has not helped matters by seemingly suggesting that fan expectations are too high.

The Red Sox made the AL Wild Card series last year, but lost Alex Bregman to free agency and have not looked good to start the season. If things don’t turn around, Fenway Park will not be a very happy place this summer.

South Carolina fans sent Geno Auriemma a clear message

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South Carolina Gamecocks fans do not appear eager to accept UConn coach Geno Auriemma’s apology.

Gamecocks fans made themselves heard loud and clear during Sunday’s national championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The arena played a montage consisting of highlights from past championship games, which naturally featured plenty of UConn and Auriemma, a 12-time national champ. Every time UConn and Auriemma were shown on the screen, however, Gamecocks fans loudly booed.

The reaction from South Carolina fans was understandable, but you have to be really locked in to be watching a jumbotron montage closely enough to make sure you’re booing at the right moments.

Auriemma has been largely criticized for his postgame actions toward South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after the Gamecocks knocked out UConn in the semi-final. The UConn coach ultimately issued an apology, but many were quick to point out that Staley went unmentioned in it.

There is no way to know how many times UConn and South Carolina will cross paths in the future. Based on this evidence, however, Auriemma can expect to hear it as long as he is involved.

Troy Aikman makes an honest admission about his role with Dolphins

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Troy Aikman made a very honest admission about his new role with the Miami Dolphins that will likely spark some controversy.

Aikman suggested that his role as a broadcaster probably factored into Miami’s decision to hire him to an undefined front office advisory role this offseason. However, he thinks the Dolphins are simply taking advantage of the fact that he has a lot of information, and that he does not see it as a conflict of interest.

“I think the Dolphins were wise in understanding my relationships around the league and knowing that I have information that they don’t have or can’t get,” Aikman said on the DLLS Cowboys Podcast. “I think they were smart in taking advantage of that, whether it was through me or through somebody else.”

The topic of potential conflicts of interest has come up frequently since Tom Brady took on a broadcasting role with FOX while simultaneously serving as minority owner for the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady has dismissed criticism of his dual roles as unfounded paranoia.

Aikman’s regular gig with ESPN gives him similar access to Brady. While he does not seem to be as involved with the Dolphins as Brady is with the Raiders, he is not shy about admitting that his access likely makes him someone teams see as worth having in their corner. He advised the team in their recent coach and GM hires, and is still staying with the organization in a peripheral role.

Mariners had a sense of humor about Jo Adell’s home run robberies

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The Seattle Mariners could not help but laugh a bit after Jo Adell’s incredible performance against them on Saturday.

Adell was responsible for robbing three home runs during the Los Angeles Angels’ 1-0 win over Seattle on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca. The final robbery came in the 9th inning, when Adell went into the stands to bring back a deep J.P. Crawford fly ball.

The Mariners opted for a new strategy for Sunday’s game. A whiteboard outside their clubhouse had a simple message on it: “Don’t hit the ball to Joseph Adell.”

The Mariners evidently did not check for extra information, because Adell’s full first name is Jordon, not Joseph. They’d better hope that doesn’t come back to haunt them.

As frustrating as this must have been for Seattle, they have used defense to steal games before. They just haven’t done it to that extent, but then again, very few ever have.

Dusty May had the perfect quote about Yaxel Lendeborg’s injury

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Michigan head coach Dusty May had the perfect way of describing Yaxel Lendeborg after the star forward struggled through the second half of Saturday’s national semifinal due to injury.

May announced Sunday that an MRI on Lendeborg’s knee came back clean, and the decision to play in Monday’s national championship will be made by him and the medical staff. The Michigan coach added that he anticipates that Lendeborg will play, even if he is not at full strength.

“He played the second half like a 38-year old at the YMCA. A really good 38-year old at the YMCA,” May cracked, via Pete Thamel of ESPN.

Lendeborg definitely moved gingerly during the second half of Saturday’s win against Arizona, but the Wolverines did not need that much out of him. He made a pair of three-pointers but was able to rest for the bulk of the half as the Wolverines had built up a huge advantage.

Lendeborg has made it clear he will be playing. If his teammates play anywhere close to the standard they set Saturday against Arizona, he might not need to be any more than a 38-year-old YMCA player for Michigan to win the game.

Fan captures incredible photo of Jo Adell’s home run robbery

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Jo Adell had one of the best defensive games of any player in MLB history on Saturday night, and one fan caught an epic photo of the moment he capped it off.

Adell robbed three home runs in a single game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, with the last one involving the Los Angeles Angels outfielder tumbling over the fence and into the stands. That catch preserved a 1-0 lead in the 9th inning.

One fan managed to snap the perfect photo of the moment. Identified by the Angels as Kayleigh K., the picture made the rounds Sunday morning showing Adell standing with his glove raised beyond the outfield wall at Angel Stadium, showing that he had made the catch, surrounded by cheering fans.

Fans loved the photo, with some even calling it one of the best sports photos ever taken. Making it even more fun, she could actually be seen snapping the photo from the television broadcast view.

Adell went 1-for-3 at the plate and it didn’t matter at all. The Angels wound up winning the game 1-0, so his defense was quite literally the difference in the outcome.

Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why he is hurt by sitting out

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Giannis Antetokounmpo opened up about his frustration with the Milwaukee Bucks in a new interview, explaining why he is so bothered that the team wants to sit him for the rest of the season.

Antetokounmpo admitted that he has had a difficult season professionally in part because his wife and children spent part of it in Greece to shield them from ongoing speculation about his future. Family is also part of the reason he wants to play so badly, as brothers Thanasis and Alex are getting more regular run on the tanking Bucks.

“Do you think I don’t want to play a basketball game with my little brother?” Antetokounmpo told Lori Nickel of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Antetokounmpo added that he is hurt by the notion that he is comfortable sitting out games he is otherwise capable of playing in. That seemingly undermines a claim from the Bucks that he declined to participate in scrimmages, which is being used as evidence to back him not being cleared yet.

The Bucks are being investigated by the NBA over why Antetokounmpo is not playing, with the team arguing that he is not medically cleared to do so. Antetokounmpo has said the Bucks are the ones not clearing him, and is reaffirming that stance publicly. At this point, it’s hard to see the two sides ever getting on the same page again.

Charles Barkley had a very high compliment for Michigan

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Charles Barkley paid the Michigan Wolverines a very high compliment during their dismantling of the Arizona Wildcats in Saturday’s Final Four game.

Michigan jumped out to a 48-32 halftime lead on the way to an eventual 91-73 victory over Arizona at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, In. on Saturday, and had the game well in hand throughout. That prompted Barkley to essentially name Michigan as one of the three best teams he has seen since he began doing the NCAA Tournament in 2011.

“We’ve been doing this tournament double-digit years, and there’s only two teams I’ve thought were unbeatable: Anthony Davis’ (Kentucky) Wildcats and that second UConn team. I said everybody else is playing for second place,” Barkley said. “I think we might be seeing the third. I thought Arizona was on the same level. They’re not.”

It was hard to argue with Barkley after such a thorough dismantling. Arizona was regarded as one of the three best teams in the country all season along with Michigan and Duke, but the Wildcats were essentially run off the floor on Saturday. They even did it with limited contributions from star player Yaxel Lendeborg, who spent most of the game battling foul trouble and later injury.

Lendeborg is adamant that he will play Monday against UConn. The Huskies are going to have to be at their best to have a chance of winning that game.

Yaxel Lendeborg reveals his injury status for national title game

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Yaxel Lendeborg is not planning to let an injury keep him from playing on the NCAA Tournament’s grandest stage.

The Michigan standout had fans holding their collective breath after he went down with a lower leg injury Saturday in their Final Four win over Arizona. Lendeborg landed awkwardly while trying to jump past two defenders and ended up hurting both his left knee and ankle in the 91-73 contest.

While Lendeborg was able to return in the second half and even drained a couple of threes, his status for the national championship game was a major question mark.

There wasn’t any uncertainty in Lendeborg’s mind when he spoke to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander after the game. He made it clear that nothing was going to stop him from taking the floor opposite UConn.

“I’m going to do a lot to work on it, and I’m playing on Monday for sure, no matter what goes on,” Lendeborg said.

The Wolverines star suffered an MCL sprain while also re-injuring the left ankle he rolled during the Big Ten tournament last month.

While Lendeborg’s words will probably excite the Michigan faithful, there’s no assurance that the injury doesn’t worsen once the adrenaline of Saturday’s win wears off. But as long as Yaxel can walk, he may force his way onto the court by any means necessary.

Jo Adell robs 3 home runs in the same game

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell pulled off a feat Saturday that has to be seen to be believed.

Adell almost single-handedly beat the Seattle Mariners with his glove in a 1-0 contest at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. In a game where runs were at an absolute premium, Adell executed a home run robbery to perfection three separate times.

The first one came in the 1st inning against last year’s home run leader, Cal Raleigh. The Mariners catcher slugged a deep ball to right field that would have been a solo shot had Adell not made a leaping catch at the wall to keep the game scoreless.

Adell ran it back in the 8th inning against Josh Naylor, robbing him almost the same exact way he did Raleigh to start the game.

Adell went full Hollywood in the 9th inning with a play that looked like the climax of a cult classic baseball movie.

The first two catches were already major highlights for Adell on their own. The last one was an early entry for Catch of the Year. The fact that Adell did them all in the same game — one that was decided by a single run — makes it all the more preposterous.

This is Jo Adell’s world, and we’re just living in it, folks.

Michigan pulls off March Madness feat never seen in history

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Michigan’s offense in this year’s NCAA Tournament is operating at a level nobody has ever seen before.

Michigan put on an offensive clinic Saturday in its 91-73 beatdown of Arizona at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The Wolverines pounced on the Wildcats early with a double-digit lead before the midway point of the first half and never looked back.

The 91-point total marked Michigan’s fifth game of 90 or more points in this year’s March Madness. Before the Wolverines laid waste to each one of their opponents through the Final Four, no team had ever scored 90+ in five consecutive NCAA Tournament games since its inception in 1939.

Making the feat even more impressive is that Michigan breached the 90-point plateau again on Saturday despite top scorer Yaxel Lendeborg playing just 14 minutes. Even in his limited time on the floor, he still put up 11 points on a perfect 3/3 shooting from beyond the arc.

Lendeborg suffered a scary leg injury in the first half but was able to return after receiving treatment at halftime. While the Michigan senior was able to power through the issue on Saturday, his health remains the biggest question mark heading into the Wolverines’ national title game Monday against UConn.

Dan Hurley could not resist taking a parting shot at Illinois

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Dan Hurley was determined to throw shade at Illinois and those who favored them over UConn for their Final Four clash on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

The UConn head coach exhibited his usual post-win swagger as he spoke to reporters following his Huskies’ 71-62 victory over the Illini. Despite entering the contest with a higher seed and a better record, UConn was considered a slight underdog against an Illinois team that had steamrolled through its competition through the Elite 8.

Hurley did not understand why that was the case and made sure to let the world know while answering an unrelated question.

“You’re coming into the game as an underdog versus a team you beat by 13 points earlier in the season, which was kind of surprising, you know? That’s how we kind of came into the game,” said Hurley.

“Obviously, I’ve been waiting to say that, and now I forgot your question. Just sitting on that, though. Just in case no one asked.”

UConn recorded a wire-to-wire victory over Illinois when the two teams faced off at Madison Square Garden in November. Illini star guard Keaton Wagler played just 14 minutes and scored three points in that contest.

Wagler tallied a game-high 20 on Saturday against UConn’s defense but could not change the result of the rematch.

Hurley’s bravado rubs some folks the wrong way at times, as evidenced by him getting booed after UConn’s Final Four win. But nobody can deny that the man knows how to win and, when needed, gain the favor of the basketball gods for some miraculous plays.

Michigan gets concerning injury update on Yaxel Lendeborg in Final Four

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Michigan may need to soldier on without Yaxel Lendeborg for the rest of Saturday’s Final Four clash against Arizona.

Lendeborg hurt his ankle on a drive midway through the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The Wolverines star had an awkward fall as he got fouled while trying to slither past several Wildcat defenders. He was able to take his free throws before gingerly walking toward the locker room moments later.

Lendeborg returned to the bench after receiving treatment but ended up back in the locker room as the discomfort persisted.

Lendeborg twisted the same ankle he previously hurt last month during the Big Ten Tournament. According to sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson, Michigan will “reevaluate” him at halftime and “see if he can return for the second half.”

Michigan looked more than fine without its best player on the floor in the first half, holding the Huskies to 12/32 shooting for a 48-32 Wolverines lead at the break.

Wolfson later revealed that Lendeborg was dealing with an MCL sprain on top of the ankle injury, but it didn’t stop him from returning. He was seen wearing a left knee brace as he rejoined his team on the floor after halftime.

If Michigan does advance to the national title game, there will be obvious concern about Lendeborg’s left leg heading into a potential matchup against UConn. It’s not going to feel good in the morning once the adrenaline wears off.

Lendeborg has been one of the NCAA Tournament’s best players throughout Michigan’s run to the Final Four. Through the Wolverines’ first four March Madness wins, the senior has averaged 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.

Brent Burns makes an admission about the physical toll of his NHL streak

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Brent Burns just did something special that may not be replicated for a long time.

On Saturday, the 41-year-old Colorado Avalanche blueliner Burns did not just play in his 1,572nd game in the NHL but also the 1,000th in a row, as the Avs blanked the Dallas Stars, 2-0, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

To play that many games consecutively in a physically punishing sport and in the best hockey league on the planet is simply a remarkable feat for Burns.

The streak heavily taxed his body, which he knows he’ll continue to deal with even after his playing days are over.

“My wife sometimes gets mad at me about that. She says, ‘I got to live with you for a long time.’ So yeah, I’m gonna pay for some of this later, that’s for sure,” Burns, who signed a 1-year deal with Colorado in 2025, said on Friday, via DNVR Avalanche.

Burns logged 18:15 of ice time against the Stars, recording 2 shots on goal with 1 blocked shot and 1 hit.

For all his games played and individual accolades, one glaring piece is still missing from Burns’ resume, and it’s none other than a Stanley Cup title.

Playing for the Avalanche, however, gives him a strong chance to finally raise the Cup, with Colorado already clinching a playoff spot and on track to secure the No. 1 overall seed.

Dan Hurley got booed right after UConn beat Illinois in Final Four

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Dan Hurley was clearly not the people’s champion Saturday after leading UConn to more Final Four glory.

UConn outlasted Illinois in a thrilling 71-62 contest that saw the Fighting Illini’s comeback fall short at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The Huskies led by as many as 14 points in the second half, but saw their lead shrink to as little as four points in the final two minutes.

Hurley was asked about the poise shown by freshman Braylon Mullins, who once again hit a clutch three-pointer late to keep Illinois at arm’s length. Before he could even get his first sentence out, Hurley received a chorus of boos from the crowd.

Hurley wasn’t even sure what they were booing about, assuming it might have been his hilarious headbutt of referee Roger Ayers after Mullins’ already iconic game-winner against Duke. Ayers himself had no problem with Hurley after the incident, calling it a “nothing” exchange during a moment worthy of intense passion from any coach

Perhaps the crowd was infiltrated by St. John’s fans, whom Hurley’s wife called out shortly before Saturday’s game.

It’s easy to hate a larger-than-life figure like Hurley, especially as he heads to his third national title game in four seasons. The man can withstand a few boos here and there.

Cooper Flagg’s teammate turns heads with post after rookie’s 51-point eruption

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Cooper Flagg’s rookie season in the NBA is coming to a close without a trip to the playoffs to look forward to. But what he showed Friday against the Orlando Magic should have Mavericks fans envisioning deep postseason runs in the future.

Although the Mavs lost to Orlando, 138-127, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas,the 19-year-old Flagg impressed many with his incredible performance, as he became the youngest player ever in the history of the Association to muster at least 50 points in a game. He finished with 51 points on 19/30 shooting with 6 3-pointers, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block in 34 minutes.

Dallas dropped its third straight game and now sits at a brutal 24–53, but for Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, the team’s struggles shouldn’t take away from Flagg’s individual brilliance as a rookie.

“Hard to appreciate greatness while going thru hard times but that boy is 1 of none,” Marshall wrote in a post on X.

Marshall, however, was unable to watch Flagg get to 50 points in the game, as he was ejected early in the fourth quarter after getting his second technical of the contest.

Flagg is still finding his way in the NBA, which is a scary thought, given how great he’s already looked on the court despite his youth and relative inexperience.

Dan Hurley makes a headbutt joke after UConn’s Final Four win

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The No. 2 seed UConn Huskies have once again survived and advanced. On Saturday, Dan Hurley’s Huskies defeated the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini in their Final Four matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., 71-62, to secure a spot in the national championship game.

It did not take long after that contest for Hurley to grab attention again, but this time without having to headbutt someone.

Before taking a question from CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson, Hurley gave Huskies guard Braylon Mullins a friendly headbutt. The crowd then seemingly started to boo, eliciting a reaction from the UConn mentor.

“Are they booing? The headbutt? I don’t know what they’re booing,” Hurley said before proceeding to praise Mullins and discuss UConn being back in the national championship game.

Hurley went viral following the Huskies’ incredible come-from-behind win against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight when he was caught on camera headbutting referee Roger Ayers. That has become a polarizing moment, but at the end of the day, what matters to Hurley is that his Huskies are still dancing in the Big Dance.

UConn will next face the victor of the other Final Four matchup between No. 1 seeds Michigan Wolverines and Arizona Wildcats.

Notable update emerges about Juan Soto’s concerning injury

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The New York Mets are off to a slow start in the 2026 MLB season, and things became a little more concerning for them with news of Juan Soto’s injury.

Soto was unable to finish Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., due to tightness in his right calf, making just a plate appearance in a 10-3 New York victory.

On Saturday, Soto underwent an MRI. He revealed that he is dealing with a minor calf strain and is currently day-to-day, per Mike Puma of the New York Post.

But at the moment, the Mets still don’t have a definite plan on how to approach Soto’s status amid a potential injured list designation. 

The Dominican star outfielder is missing Saturday’s game against the Giants, with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza saying that New York will further evaluate Soto’s status, per Puma.

A calf injury can be tricky to deal with. The Mets don’t have to rush things with Soto, especially with the season having only just started. New York, which entered Saturday with a 4-4 record, will play the Giants series finale on Sunday before returning to Queens for a three-game homestand against the Arizona Diamondbacks that starts on Tuesday.

So far in the 2026 season, Soto is batting 11-for-31 (.355) with a home run and 5 RBIs.

Dusty May pulls a very confident move ahead of Final Four game

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Dusty May must be feeling good about his team’s chances of advancing to the national title game.

Michigan was scheduled to face Arizona on Saturday in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The venue also hosted the UConn-Illinois Final Four game earlier in the day on Saturday.

During the first half of the UConn-Illinois showdown, the Michigan head coach May was spotted in the courtside seats. May was apparently doing some scouting.

Of course, May has a much more pressing matter to deal with first. He has to make sure that his team actually beats the opponent in front of them right now (Arizona) before looking ahead to the winner of the UConn-Illinois game.

Arizona will be no cakewalk for Michigan either. They have been the best team in college basketball for virtually the entire year, posting a 36-2 record, winning the Big 12 Tournament, and taking all of their games in the NCAA Tournament thus far by double digits.

There is an argument that there is not much left for May to do with Arizona on the day-of since the gameplan has already presumably been formulated. But between this and some of the other rumors we have heard in recent days, some might say that May’s mind is wandering a little bit right now.

Jahmyr Gibbs could have a new role for the Lions in 2026

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The Detroit Lions may really be trying to maximize what they have in Jahmyr Gibbs.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke to reporters this week at NFL League Meetings. During the session, Campbell said that it is possible that the star running back Gibbs will see more work as a receiver in 2026.

“Gibbs, we didn’t view Gibbs as a runner, he was a weapon,” said Campbell, per Pro Football Talk. “We felt like Gibbs, this guy is gonna explode. Yes, he’s a runne. He can run all schemes. He can run inside, outside, the perimeters. But he also can be lethal out of the backfield, and we’re not even there yet.

“We feel like this guy can play some receiver,” Campbell added of Gibbs. “He’s dynamic and he’s a difference-maker. They don’t come around often.”

Gibbs, still only 24, started in all 17 games for the Lions last season, rushing for 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns. While he already did some decent work as a receiver (77 catches for 616 yards), Campbell may envision Gibbs as someone more like a Christian McCaffrey (102 catches for 924 yards) or a De’Von Achane (67 catches for 488 yards in a dysfunctional offense).

The Lions made a noteworthy clear-out move earlier in the offseason by trading away fellow running back David Montgomery (much to the chagrin of Gibbs). As such, there will be more responsibility on Gibbs’ shoulders in 2026, beyond just his role as a bellcow in the Detroit backfield.

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