Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction
Saturday’s Elite Eight game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini was delayed for 11 minutes by an unusual situation.
Teams had to pause playing with 7:43 to go in the first half because the horn at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex. malfunctioned and would not stop.
Play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan begged for a horn expert as the sound went on and fans covered their ears.
"Surely there's a way to unplug this — surely there's a horn expert somewhere in this building!"
— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) March 28, 2026
Kevin Harlan on the call as an issue with the horn gets worked on. pic.twitter.com/dnI0W9HOWT
The situation went on long enough that players were eventually allowed to get some shots up to stay warm while the situation was addressed.
The horn just turned off, as did the scoreboard. Looks like they’ve reset the system? Here’s a video of the teams getting shots up with the horn still sounding. Game is about to resume with the main scoreboard turned off. #Illini pic.twitter.com/sBQo5bMBxf
— Joey Wright (@JoeyWright2000) March 28, 2026
Remarkably, an identical incident happened a month ago when the Detroit Pistons hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers. The arena staff in Houston wound up doing precisely what the people in Detroit did: they shut off the jumbotron to get the horn to stop and wound up using a manual horn. Perhaps the Toyota Center staff saw what happened in Detroit and took notes.
The delay lasted 11 minutes before play ultimately resumed. Things could have been worse, but plenty of people got to experience something they had probably never seen at a basketball game before.
NBC made an inexplicable mistake covering Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest
NBC made an inexplicable mistake Saturday when delivering the latest on Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest in Florida.
The network opened its coverage of the Texas Children’s Houston Open with an update on Woods, who was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, property damage, and refusing to submit to a lawful test stemming from Friday’s crash. NBC also showed video of Woods’ overturned vehicle.
NBC, however, showed video from Woods’ 2021 crash in California, not the one that occurred Friday.
NBC showed the wrong Tiger Woods crash footage (the 2021 accident) at the studio desk ahead of Texas Children's Houston Open golf coverage.
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) March 28, 2026
(h/t: @BrendanPorath) pic.twitter.com/ehZN76Mho5
The error is quite obvious. Photos that emerged Friday of Woods’ most recent crash showed that his vehicle was turned on its side, but was still on the road, and did not appear to have suffered the amount of damage seen in the video NBC showed. In that crash, Woods’ video had clearly gone off the road entirely.
Presumably, this was an error on NBC’s part, as it would not make much sense for the network to show video from the wrong crash while discussing Woods’ most recent one. That is not the sort of thing one would want to get wrong.
Fernando Mendoza is going above and beyond to learn Raiders’ offense
Fernando Mendoza is certain to be the No. 1 overall pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, and he is already getting ahead of schedule on learning some things about his new team.
In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday, NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah revealed that Mendoza has been working with former NFL quarterback and ex-49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese to learn the Raiders’ offense.
“Fernando Mendoza’s working with Brian Griese right now,” Jeremiah said. “It’s not so much that they’re working on footwork. They’re installing the Raiders’ offense. He’s full speed ahead.”
"Installing the RAIDERS offense… He's full speed ahead."
— Murf 🏴☠️ (@_Murf) March 27, 2026
Yea, he's gonna start week one. 😤🏴☠️#RaiderNation @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/xT0dRAqu0b
Jeremiah noted there is precedent for this, as Joe Burrow did something similar in 2020 when the Cincinnati Bengals drafted him first overall.
There has never been much doubt that Mendoza will be the Raiders’ pick at No. 1 overall. They even seem to have hired a quarterbacks coach with the Indiana quarterback in mind.
Reports have indicated that the Raiders do not plan to start Mendoza in Week 1, and might pursue a veteran to hold down the fort for him. That may be the case, but Mendoza already learning the offense might give them something to think about.
Geno Auriemma went on epic rant about NCAA Tournament scheduling
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma blasted the NCAA for its handling of the logistics of the NCAA Tournament.
In his three-minute diatribe, Auriemma blamed the NCAA for the tournament’s recent poor shooting, arguing that the new rims and basketballs at the regional sites are not conducive to player success. He was also furious with the scheduling for shootarounds and media availability, which is an issue since the women’s tournament only uses two regional sites.
“Know what time our shootaround was yesterday? 6:00 in the morning,” Auriemma told reporters. “I just saw Notre Dame leaving, so they had media this morning. Their practice time is tonight at 5:30. What did you have to ask them this morning that you didn’t ask them last night? Or us? You know what time our practice time is? 6:30 tonight. So we had to get our kids up, come over here. You already knew who we were playing last night. But we can’t get on the court, and neither can the other teams.
“Does anybody who makes these decisions ever ask the coaches and the players, ‘hey, does this work? Do you guys do this during the regular season? Is this normal?’ … I just don’t understand some of the decisions that are made about our game when we’re trying to grow the g–damn game.”
Geno just went all the way off ..!!!!! pic.twitter.com/zqh8TOvgeC
— linds (@finestlinds) March 28, 2026
The women’s tournament only has two regional sites instead of the four used by the men’s tournament. That means eight teams have to share practice space and media availability at each location, making for some wild scheduling. Auriemma is also clearly of the opinion that the scheduling and the environment is not beneficial to players, and that the sport is not putting its best foot forward at a time when it gets the most attention.
Auriemma is not one to mince words. He is also one of the few people whose complaints will draw attention at the top of the sport, and it is hard to argue that he doesn’t have a point with a lot of his comments.
Kristaps Porzingis may have already decided on his Warriors future
Golden State Warriors forward Kristaps Porzingis may have already made up his mind on whether he wants to remain with the franchise.
Porzingis can become an unrestricted free agent this summer, but has had major praise for the Warriors since being traded there. Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area suggested that Porzingis already appears to be strongly considering a long-term stay.
The work of Warriors trainer Rick Celebrini has made an impression on Porzingis, who has dealt with a litany of injury issues during his career.
“Rick’s amazing. Rick is the goat, man. Really,” Porzingis said this week. “I’m very happy with these guys, and I’m sure they will keep me on the same path.”
Porzingis has spoken of his enthusiasm for playing alongside Steph Curry, though Curry’s injury has meant he has yet to get the chance. It is not yet clear if he will get that chance before the season ends.
Porzingis himself has only played in ten games since joining the Warriors, and has averaged 17.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Trey Hendrickson makes claim about Ravens’ Maxx Crosby move
Trey Hendrickson is sticking to the story that the Baltimore Ravens had sought to add both him and Maxx Crosby before the trade for Crosby fell through.
In an appearance on Terron Armstead’s “The Set” podcast, Hendrickson suggested that he, too, had been led to believe that he would be playing alongside Crosby when negotiating with the Ravens. The Ravens responded to claims that they signed Hendrickson instead of Crosby by claiming that they always planned to add both players.
“I was looking forward to rushing with him,” Hendrickson said, via Nick Shook of NFL.com. “Like what an incredible opportunity that would have been to have a bookends like that terrorizing quarterbacks, getting running backs to the ground. That’s what got me excited.”
The Ravens signed Hendrickson one day after their trade for Crosby fell through. Baltimore was accused of getting “cold feet” with Crosby and that Hendrickson was a convenient consolation prize, but the Ravens maintain there were health concerns involved with Crosby.
Hendrickson’s comments will not necessarily quiet those who don’t think the Ravens are being completely forthcoming, but he has no reason to lie about this. If anything, his comments will just leave Ravens fans thinking about what could have been with two of the top pass rushers in the league operating on the same defensive line.
Giants manager suggests his team is too ’emotional’
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello appears to be having some early issues managing his clubhouse in his first season as manager.
The Giants were shut out for a second straight game on Friday by the New York Yankees and have yet to score a run in 18 innings of the season so far. After their 3-0 defeat, Vitello pinned the blame on himself for making the locker room too tight.
“I’d kind of put it on me a little bit. Get all fire and brimstone a few days ago, and some good words were shared, but I also think, as of right now, it’s a little emotional in there and there’s a lot of try hard,” Vitello said. “The results look like there’s not a lot of try hard, but kind of the old baseball adage, there’s probably too much. Again, maybe that stems from that conversation prior to the season, or maybe it just stems from all the Opening Day fanfare.”
"As of right now, it's a little emotional in there and there's a lot of try hard."
— KNBR (@KNBR) March 28, 2026
Tony Vitello blames himself for the lack of offensive production over two games, citing a need for the locker room to loosen up. pic.twitter.com/EasJ7PYkYg
Vitello’s honesty is nice, but this might be a bit too blunt. He does not mean it in a bad way, but it’s easy to see negative connotations in calling a team too emotional.
The Giants shocked the baseball world by hiring Vitello from the college ranks as their new manager. Some early rough patches were probably inevitable, but the Giants probably hoped they would have at least scored a run by now.
Grizzlies player accused refs of sucking up to Kevin Durant
Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson is discovering that superstars do get a slightly different whistle in the NBA.
Jackson had complaints about the way Kevin Durant was officiated during the Grizzlies’ 119-109 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
“I felt as though I was getting downhill and being physical as I usually am, get no calls, but KD jabstep, jabstep, jump up and down, and you can clearly see on the replay, nobody touched him,” Jackson complained. “And you got [Tari] Eason, ‘bro, you’re not KD.’ On this court right now, I’m the closest one to him. Just unbelievable how the refs can suck up to somebody. He’s the GOAT so I respect him, but as far as us other guys, we bust our a– like he does, tie our shoes like how he ties his shoes.”
GG Jackson had some thoughts on the refs.
— Matt Infield (@Matt_Infield) March 28, 2026
Said he respects Kevin Durant, but on the whistle KD got compared to him:
"It's unbelievable how the refs can suck up to somebody."
Tari Eason told him "Bruh you not KD."
GG's response: "On this court? I'm the closest thing to him." pic.twitter.com/BDO0XynR7q
Durant got to the line seven times in the game, while Jackson only attempted two free throws. That obviously did not sit well with the rookie, but few would be surprised by it, especially in contrast with Jackson, a former second-round pick who is only in his third NBA season.
Durant is not necessarily always getting the benefit of the doubt from officials either. That won’t come as much consolation to Jackson, though.
Jacob deGrom is already dealing with a new injury issue
The Texas Rangers have to feel a little bit anxious with the newest development around pitcher Jacob deGrom on Saturday.
deGrom will not start on Saturday as scheduled due to neck stiffness. The Rangers are optimistic that the injury is not serious, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.
Jacob deGrom has been scratched with neck stiffness; Jacob Latz will start in his place. The Rangers do not believe this is serious and he could start later on the road trip
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) March 28, 2026
Despite the assurances, the Rangers cannot feel great about this. 2025 was deGrom’s first healthy season in four years, as he made 30 starts with a 2.97 ERA and looked like his old self. There had been no real concern about his health going into this season, so this is a bit worrisome.
The good news for Texas is that it does not appear to have anything to do with deGrom’s arm, which has been the big issue over the last few seasons.
The Rangers are coming off an underwhelming 81-81 season and hope to get back into contention for a playoff spot in 2026. They will need deGrom healthy in order to do that.
Nate Oats had a lame excuse for Alabama’s loss
Alabama head coach Nate Oats offered up a rather lame excuse for the Crimson Tide’s loss to Michigan in the Sweet 16.
Oats bemoaned the fact that his team got outrebounded 46-32 by Michigan in Friday’s 90-77 loss at United Center in Chicago, Ill. After the game, he told reporters that the game would have been different had center Charles Bediako been granted eligibility for the rest of the season.
“Most people, uncluding ourselves, thought Bediako would be eligible. We had one judge that thought so. He would’ve definitely helped the situation with the rebounding,” Oats said. “We would not have gotten out-rebounded by 13 tonight had we been able to continue to play him. … But it wasn’t meant to be.”
Nate Oats postgame 👀
— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) March 28, 2026
"We know we gotta get bigger… We saw the opportunity to bring some size on, after Nnaji was declared eligible, and most people, including ourselves, thought Bediako would be eligible. We had one judge who thought so. He would've definitely helped the… pic.twitter.com/9GIJntY8RI
Bediako turned pro in 2023 and spent multiple seasons in the G League, and even signed a two-way contract with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs. He controversially sought to return to college earlier this season and was even given temporary eligibility by an Alabama judge. That same judge was later exposed for being a Crimson Tide team booster.
Eventually, a second judge ruled against Alabama and Bediako, rendering the 24-year-old ineligible for the rest of the season. Oats was clearly counting on having him based on these comments.
Oats will not garner much sympathy here. Alabama’s attempt to bring Bediako back was highly controversial and was blasted by opposing fans and even some rival coaches. To many, this will simply sound like Oats complaining that the Crimson Tide did not get a professional player to play for them during the NCAA Tournament.
Robert Griffin III could make a shocking football return
Robert Griffin III, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback, is returning to competitive football in a new format.
USA Football has invited the 36-year-old Griffin to participate in Team USA flag football training camps in Chula Vista, California. The sessions are scheduled for April 16-19 and May 21-24, 2026, with a possible third camp in June.
Griffin earned his invitation after a strong showing at recent team trials. He is among 24 athletes vying for a spot on the 12-player roster plus alternates that will represent the United States at the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championship in Düsseldorf, Germany, from August 13-16.
A selection committee will trim the group to 18 players after the second camp before finalizing the roster.
Selected as the second overall pick by Washington in the 2012 NFL Draft, Griffin enjoyed a promising rookie season, earning Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl honors while leading his team to a division title.
However, injuries, including a major knee issue in the 2012 playoffs, hampered his career.
Griffin appeared in 56 games across stints with the Washington franchise, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens, throwing for 9,271 yards and 43 touchdowns before his final start in December 2020. He now works as a college football analyst for FOX Sports.
Success in flag football could position Griffin for the sport’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
WNBA’s Connecticut Sun sold for record price
The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun has been sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million, with plans to relocate the team to Houston beginning in 2027, reports Alexa Philippou of ESPN.
The sale, which closed without a relocation fee, marks the latest chapter in the league’s rapid growth and increasing alignment with NBA ownership groups. The Sun will complete its final season in Uncasville, Connecticut, in 2026 before moving.
The franchise is expected to revive the Houston Comets name, honoring the original WNBA team that dominated the league from 1997 to 2000 with four consecutive championships.
The Mohegan Tribe has owned the Sun since 2003, when it relocated the former Orlando Miracle to Connecticut.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert previously identified Houston and Tilman Fertitta, owner of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, as a priority market. The deal follows the league’s rejection of an earlier proposed sale that would have moved the team to Boston.
An official announcement is expected on Monday.
Luka Doncic facing 1-game suspension
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic received his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday night during a 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, placing him at risk of a one-game suspension.
The incident occurred with 5:12 left in the third quarter after an offensive foul was called on Doncic. He and Nets forward Ziaire Williams were assessed double technicals following a jostle, with video review showing Doncic pushing Williams and Williams swiping back at his face.
Doncic, who finished with 41 points, disputed the call afterward. He said Williams yelled in his face multiple times, and he tried to disengage.
“I didn’t even talk. I just wanted to get out of there,” Doncic explained, via ESPN, adding that officials described his push as exaggerated.
This marks the second time in just over a week that Doncic has reached the NBA’s 16-technical threshold, which triggers an automatic suspension. Last weekend, he was whistled for his 16th technical after a verbal exchange with Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze.
The league rescinded both players’ technicals upon review, allowing Doncic to avoid missing a game
Lakers coach JJ Redick indicated the team would appeal Friday’s technical, though success appears unlikely since officials reviewed the play beforehand.
If upheld, Doncic would sit out Monday’s home game against the Washington Wizards. The suspension would cost him roughly $317,000.
LSU’s Kim Mulkey shuts down retirement rumors: ‘Flat-out lie’
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey firmly dismissed speculation about her retirement following the Tigers’ 87-85 Sweet 16 loss to Duke on a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Ashlon Jackson.
“I’m not retiring,” Mulkey declared during her postgame news conference, via USA TODAY. “Do I look that bad? I don’t know where that came from. I am only 63 and I’m healthy with a few stents in my heart. My doctor says I’m good to go.”
Mulkey labeled the rumors a “flat-out lie,” suggesting they originated on social media and were possibly intended to disrupt recruiting efforts.
Mulkey, who has compiled a 151-26 record in five seasons at LSU and led the program to the 2023 national championship, emphasized her commitment.
“I’m going to be in this game unless LSU fires me (or) until I can’t put a product on that floor that’s competitive or my health fails me,” she said, via The Athletic.
Mulkey reiterated the point as she left, urging reporters to clarify.
“Got it? I’m not retiring. Make sure you put that out there — not retiring,” she said firmly.
Mulkey plans a brief family visit before hiring two new assistant coaches to replace recent departures and pursuing additions through the transfer portal to prepare for next season.
John Kruk turns Phillies broadcast into a beefcake workout fantasy
John Kruk made it weird — in the most entertaining way possible — during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 2026 Opening Day broadcast.
While calling the bottom of the sixth inning of the Phillies’ 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, the beloved color analyst turned to play-by-play man Tom McCarthy with an unexpected gem: He wanted to see Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill and Phillies left fielder Adolis García “oiled up and flexing after a good workout.”
The off-the-wall remark instantly lit up social media and injected a burst of humor into what had been a smooth, pitching-dominated afternoon.
True to form, Kruk once again proved why he remains a fan favorite: He refuses to filter the random thoughts that pop into his head. Whether pondering the invention of the clock or requesting abuse if he were to ever go vegan, his unscripted style keeps broadcasts lively and unpredictable.
As the new season unfolds, Phillies viewers can count on one thing — with John Kruk behind the mic, there’s never a dull moment. His delightful weirdness reminds everyone that baseball’s charm stretches far beyond the field and into the booth.
Tom Izzo fires strong message about his retirement after losing to UConn
Tom Izzo is not ready to put away his clipboard just yet.
The Michigan State head coach had the spotlight on him after his Spartans fell short in the Sweet 16 against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Izzo candidly addressed questions about his plans for retirement following the 67-63 Michigan State defeat and latest exit from the NCAA Tournament.
Izzo made it clear in front of a sea of reporters that his retirement is “sure as hell not going to be now.”
“I’m feeling good. … The minute I don’t feel good, the minute I don’t feel like I’m giving my AD, or president, or school every ounce of energy I have every day, or that energy drops, you won’t have to worry about it. I don’t steal money. I won’t steal anybody’s time. But it’s sure as hell not going to be now. I’ve got some things to accomplish,” Izzo said.
“I said a couple of years ago that I’ll find a way to get back [to the national championship stage]. We’ve knocked on the door twice, we haven’t gotten back. We’ll get back.”
Friday’s result marked seven seasons since Michigan State last played in the Final Four. The last time the Spartans reached the title game was in 2008-09, when Draymond Green was still a seldom-used freshman in East Lansing.
Izzo won it all with Michigan in 2000, his fifth season with the team, and he’s been searching for a way to get back to the March Madness mountaintop ever since.
A 71-year-old Izzo will be back and ready for his 32nd season atop Michigan State’s program come November.
LeBron James and his son Bronny combine for NBA history
The James family once again made its mark on NBA history Friday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the interesting decision to insert both LeBron James and his son Bronny to start the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The request hilariously caused confusion as James wasn’t sure which “Bron” was being asked to check in, and the answer turned out to be both.
"Bron or Bronny?"
— NBA (@NBA) March 27, 2026
"Oh both? Alright bet."
This father/son moment last game 🥹 pic.twitter.com/jE19BzjoOo
LeBron and his namesake showed off some of the chemistry they developed over the years playing together on their backyard blacktop.
At the 8-minute mark of the period, Bronny brought the ball up the floor and hit his dad with a bounce pass standing just inside the top of the key. Once LeBron drew a double team, he passed it right back to Bronny for an open three-pointer that was straight cash.
LEBRON ASSIST TO BRONNY 🔥
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 28, 2026
FIRST FATHER-AND-SON ASSIST IN NBA HISTORY 🙌 pic.twitter.com/awKkQpPkGk
The moment marked the first time in NBA history that a father had assisted his son during a game. Bronny was subbed out of the game a few plays later and did not return to the contest.
THE FIRST FATHER TO SON ASSIST IN NBA HISTORY 🔥 https://t.co/WwMfMmYelU pic.twitter.com/o8aCZRLP8m
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 28, 2026
James Jr. finished with the history-making three-pointer as his only basket of the day, but it will be a shot featured in highlight reels to come.
The shot itself was relatively inconsequential in a contest against a Nets squad fully in tank mode. But expect the moment to be featured in every future LeBron James documentary once he retires.
Alabama senior had heartbreaking gesture after losing to Michigan
Houston Mallette was not emotionally ready on Friday to see his Alabama career officially come to an end.
A second-half collapse doomed 4-seed Alabama against 1-seed Michigan in their Sweet 16 showdown at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. The Crimson Tide led 49-47 at halftime, but got outscored by 15 after the break in the 90-77 loss to the Wolverines.
Mallette, a 5-year senior who transferred to Tuscaloosa after three seasons at Pepperdine, remained a sullen figure long after the final buzzer sounded. He was spotted leaving the arena still wearing the jersey he put on for the contest.
>p>This is how Houston Mallette walked out of the arena tonight. The uniform meant so much to him that he wasn’t ready to take it off after the game. We will miss this guy for sure. God has big plans for his life. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/esGBjqeMf0
— Garrett Walker (@GarrettWalkr) March 28, 2026
Judging by Mallette’s words throughout the tournament, the move was clearly intentional. He expressed his passion for putting on the Alabama uniform after the team’s second-round win over Texas Tech last week.
“I don’t want to leave Alabama,” Mallette said. “I will die for this school. I love this place, and these guys love it as well. That’s kind of been our whole motto this year.”
It’s a sentiment Mallette has carried throughout the season. He said in October that he would come back “every single year” had he still held any remaining years of eligibility. Despite going from a high-usage starter at Pepperdine to a sixth man role at Alabama, Mallette clearly connected with his Crimson Tide family.
Mallette finished with 2 points on 1/6 shooting across 25 minutes in his final game in an Alabama uniform.
Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke
The pixie dust wore off on Dylan Darling in the final seconds of St. John’s Sweet 16 game Friday against Duke.
The Red Storm trailed the Blue Devils 78-75 with under 10 seconds left at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Darling had the ball in his hands with St. John’s NCAA Tournament survival hanging in the balance.
St. John’s got to the Sweet 16 after Darling scored a game-winning layup to beat the buzzer against Kansas in the second round. There was no repeat on Friday as Darling badly missed his game-tying attempt with seconds left on the clock.
Dylan Darling's shot for the tie is off the mark. pic.twitter.com/rweX7mWMaG
— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) March 28, 2026
Duke held on for an 80-75 win to secure a spot in the Elite 8. All Darling got was the meme treatment for his failed hero shot. Fans online piled on Darling for just barely avoiding an airball on his side-step shot.
Dylan Darling pulls up from way beyond the arc and damn near airballed it.
— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) March 28, 2026
Bad decision man… 🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/4l9e93cW9X
Dylan darling gonna need witness protection in New York after this lmaoo pic.twitter.com/506cYO7eSm
— John (@iam_johnw) March 28, 2026
DYLAN DARLING FOR THE TIE!!!! pic.twitter.com/h0MsHu3U1P
— College Sports Only (@CSOonX) March 28, 2026
Dylan Darling must have CTE I’m crying why did he think he should shoot that pic.twitter.com/U6C3b2Qwc3
— ssx (@gunthriftstore) March 28, 2026
Darling finished Friday’s contest with 8 points on 3/7 shooting. The Spokane native hit massive shots for St. John’s all season long, which is what earned him a special nickname from Pitino himself. But Darling did not have one more in him to keep his team alive for at least five more minutes.
Warriors’ plan for Steph Curry revealed
The Golden State Warriors aren’t closing the book on Steph Curry’s season just yet.
The Warriors this week ruled Curry out for two more games against the Washington Wizards on Friday and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The injury designation means that the 2-time MVP will now miss 25 games due to his lingering knee injury.
There have been questions about Golden State possibly shutting Curry down amid the team’s brutal injury luck this season. Starting wing Moses Moody was ruled out for the season after suffering a torn patellar tendon earlier in the week, joining Jimmy Butler on the injured list for the rest of the year.
However, the Warriors are reportedly still banking on getting Curry back in the lineup. According to a report from ESPN’s Anthony Slater and Shams Charania, the team will use the upcoming week to ramp up Curry’s on-court work with an eye toward a return. Golden State has yet to clear Steph for full 5-on-5 scrimmages, often considered the final step in an injured player’s return to the court.
The Warriors reportedly want to give Curry ample time to play himself back into game shape before the play-in tournament in a few weeks. According to Steve Kerr, giving Steph a proper ramp-up period to end the regular season will be a must for the star guard to avoid being shelved for the rest of the year.
“We’re not bringing him back (only) for the play-in game,” Kerr said. “He’d need to play some games. We need to give him a runway if this is going to work. And we are running out of games. That’s fair to say.”
The Warriors have gone 12-22 in games without Curry on the floor this season.
