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Fans agree on 1 thing about Alex Ovechkin after his possible final NHL game

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All eyes were on Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday, as the Washington Capitals played their final game of the 2025-26 NHL season against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

More than that, it might be the last time ever that Ovechkin has skated in an NHL game.

The league’s all-time leader in goals scored has yet to announce his decision on his future. 

He has previously said he will make up his mind in the offseason. It is also possible he has already made a call, but does not want to reveal it yet, so as not to take away from the excitement of the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Following the Caps’ 2-1 win over Columbus, ESPN shared a video of the three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner celebrating with his teammates and before skating off the ice for perhaps the last time in his NHL career.

Several fans, however, don’t believe that it’s over for Ovi.

The 40-year-old Ovechkin does not have a contract beyond the 2025-26 season. It would be extremely surprising if he signs with a franchise other than the Capitals to continue his career.

If he is to run it back in the NHL for at least one more season, it should be in Washington, the franchise where he built his hockey legacy.

If he decides to hang up his skates for good, he will finish his NHL career with 929 goals and 758 assists.

Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game

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LaMelo Ball is apparently a repeat offender when it comes to tripping Bam Adebayo.

The Charlotte Hornets guard made negative headlines Tuesday for injuring the Miami Heat center during their play-in tournament game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo was falling toward the baseline when Ball swiped at his legs, resulting in Bam crashing hard on his lower back (video here).

Adebayo suffered a back injury that kept him out for the rest of the game, which the Heat lost in overtime 127-126.

After the game, footage of Ball doing something similar to Adebayo resurfaced on social media. Ball visibly grabbed at Bam’s leg as the big man was running back down the court.

What made Tuesday’s instance much worse was that Adebayo was already off balance when Ball swept his legs, resulting in a hard fall on a prone area.

Contrary to the post’s caption, the past incident did not happen earlier this season. Given Miami’s players were wearing their old City Edition “Culture” uniforms, the game in question happened during the 2023-24 campaign. But it doesn’t make it any less damning that Ball has a tendency to dangerously trip opponents.

“I apologize on that one,” Ball said during his postgame press conference. “I got hit in the head, didn’t really know where I was, but I’mma check on him and see if he’s okay and everything.”

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Ball deserved to be ejected for the dirty move. Ball instead stayed on the floor up until he made the game-winning floater to beat the Heat sand Adebayo in OT.

NBA on Prime broadcast went haywire in final minute of Hornets-Heat overtime

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Prime Video would probably take a redo of Tuesday’s NBA play-in tournament broadcast between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat.

The Heat and Hornets kicked off the postseason with an absolute thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats inside Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Unfortunately for fans watching from home, the Prime broadcast conked out during a key stretch in overtime.

The Hornets led the Heat 123-120 with 48 seconds remaining in the extra period. The broadcast suddenly went black just as the Hornets were set to inbound coming off a Charlotte timeout. Instead of seeing which ATO play Hornets head coach Charles had drawn up, fans had to stare at a “Technical Difficulties” screen for nearly two minutes.

When play resumed, the Hornets were already leading 125-120 after a Ball layup extended Charlotte’s lead.

Fans everywhere, including LeBron James, were upset about the gap in footage.

The Prime Video broadcast was at least stable as Ball sank the game-winning floater to keep the Hornets’ playoff hopes alive. North Carolinian sports fans would have probably revolted against Amazon had they messed up during the final sequence.

Prime Video’s maiden season as an NBA broadcaster has been met with mostly rave reviews. But just like Kon Knueppel during Tuesday’s game, the lights proved to be too bright for the newest NBA partner during its first taste of postseason action.

Erik Spoelstra wants LaMelo Ball punished for ‘stupid’ play that injured Bam Adebayo

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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra did not mince words Tuesday when speaking about LaMelo Ball’s dirty play on Bam Adebayo.

The Charlotte Hornets star swiped at Adebayo’s legs as the All-Star center was off balance along the baseline during their play-in tournament matchup at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo fell and injured his lower back, sidelining him for the rest of the contest.

Without Adebayo, the Heat lost an overtime thriller 127-126 to end their season. When asked about the incident after the game, Spoelstra called for the league to punish Ball.

“I don’t think it’s cute. I don’t think it’s funny. I think it’s a stupid play. It’s a dangerous play,” Spoelstra told reporters during his postgame press conference.

“He should be penalized for that. I don’t think that belongs in the game, tripping guys. Somebody has got to see that. He should have been thrown out of the game for that.”

Ball went on to score the go-ahead floater in the dying seconds of overtime to give Charlotte the win. LaMelo recorded 30 points and 11 assists on 12/31 shooting in the victory.

Adebayo played just 11 minutes in the do-or-die affair, tallying 6 points and 3 rebounds. With the contest being as hotly contested as it was, Miami having its All-NBA big man on the floor could have easily changed the final result.

Instead, the Heat are off to Cancun while the Hornets buzz their way to at least one more game in the NBA play-in tournament.

Bills GM Brandon Beane has message for Keon Coleman

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The Buffalo Bills are not selling their Keon Coleman stock just yet.

Coleman has largely underperformed since the Bills drafted him 33rd overall in 2024. Buffalo was expecting Coleman to blossom into a first-option wide receiver last season, but his production took a step back in Year 2.

Bills GM Brandon Beane still believes Coleman can turn things around in Buffalo. Beane, who has continued to back Coleman over the last few months, spoke at length about the wideout in a conversation with The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia.

Beane “quadrupled down” on his stance that the wideout is just a mental shift away from putting it all together.

“Listen, (Coleman) has to go do it, but I think we feel confident that the maturity level is heading where it needs to,” Beane said. “Again, he’s got to go do it. We believe in the skill set, and that’s part of what your culture is. We all grow at different times; none of us were a made product at 21, 22. Do you wish you had to go through that with him? No, you don’t.

“But you hope for us, and for him, he looks back and says, ‘That was the best thing that happened to me.’ That’s what you hope. And we’re putting all our eggs in his basket to come back for year three and be a part of this group, however that is.”

Coleman had the kind of Week 1 performance that the Bills’ brass was hoping for last season. He caught 8 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown in Buffalo’s 41-40 win over the Baltimore Ravens. But it proved to be more of a tease than anything, as Coleman never tallied more than 4 catches or 49 yards in a game for the rest of the year.

Coleman’s lackluster seasons with the Bills even prompted team owner Terry Pegula to throw him under the bus, claiming Coleman wasn’t the player he wanted to draft.

Jarren Duran gets caught flipping off a fan during game

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Jarren Duran had yet another incident with an opposing fan during Tuesday’s game.

The Boston Red Sox outfielder Duran was caught on camera flipping off a fan on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. Duran was up to bat in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn.

With Boston already trailing 5-0, Duran rolled over on a 2-2 offering from Minnesota’s Mick Abel for a leadoff groundout. After running out the grounder, Duran jogged his way back to the Red Sox dugout and was seen flashing the middle finger to a nearby Twins fan who was apparently heckling him.

Here is the video.

The Red Sox are having a miserable start to the 2026 season and entered play on Tuesday tied for the worst record in baseball at 6-10. Duran himself has also had a rough start to the year, batting .196 with 15 strikeouts through his first 13 games.

On top of that, the former All-Star Duran has quite the history of troublemaking when it comes to opposing fans. Last season, Duran had a heated confrontation with a fan in Cleveland before getting vulgar with another fan during a game in Boston. But Duran’s most infamous moment came back in 2024 when he was caught on a hot mic using a homophobic slur against a heckler.

Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game

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Several fans believe Kon Knueppel lost the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year race because of a key decision from Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during Tuesday’s play-in game against the Miami Heat.

Knueppel came into the contest as the most prolific three-point shooter in the entire NBA this season. But his shot just wasn’t falling in the do-or-die contest at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

The Duke alum had just six points on 2/12 shooting midway through the fourth quarter when Lee decided to pull the plug. Knueppel was benched for the final 7:49 of regulation and all five minutes of overtime, where the Hornets escaped with a 127-126 victory.

Fans were vocal on social media about Knueppel’s benching, arguing that it was clear evidence that Cooper Flagg was the more deserving Rookie of the Year. Many claimed Flagg would never be benched by his Dallas Mavericks in a similar situation.

Even Mavericks reporter Brad Townsend couldn’t help but comment something similar.

While it’s likely true that the Mavericks would never have sat Flagg in a similar situation, it’s partly because Charlotte simply has more talent than Dallas. The Hornets won 18 more games than the Mavs during the regular season, partly because of the depth that enables them to thrive even when one of their key players — Knueppel included — is struggling.

On the other hand, Flagg is also much more of an offensive hub than Knueppel, who’s primarily an off-ball shooter reliant on the playmakers around him. The Mavericks are going to be running the offense through Flagg for years to come, while Knueppel will probably remain a third option behind LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.

NBA awards voters have yet to cast their ballots because of Luka Doncic’s ongoing appeal regarding his eligibility. Voters on the fence about Flagg or Knueppel were likely watching Tuesday’s game.

Deni Avdija responds to the ‘foul-baiting’ accusations

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Deni Avdija is issuing a response to the most popular criticism against him.

The Portland Trail Blazers star Avdija appeared this week on “The Young Man and the Three.” During the episode, Avdija responded to the accusation that he is supposedly a “foul-baiter.”

“I don’t think I’m a gross foul-baiter,” said Avdija. “I don’t do [that]. The pump fake, get into the body, and throw the ball up. That’s not nice. But I feel like I drive so much.”

Here is the full clip of Avdija’s remarks.

Avdija, 25, is in the midst of a career season with the Blazers. He was an All-Star this year and averaged career highs across the board with 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game to lead Portland to a 42-40 record (their best finish since 2020-21).

But Avdija is also a popular target for criticism with his 9.2 free throw attempts per game (second in the NBA this season behind only Luka Doncic). Detractors feel that Avdija does too much to embellish and exaggerate contact, putting the Israeli forward in a similar category as this fellow accused NBA foul-baiter.

Bronny James gets bad news in his attempt for a trademark

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Bronny James’ recent attempt for a trademark ended up as an airball.

The Los Angeles Lakers guard James had a trademark filing through Nike get rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reported on Tuesday. James was trying to get his “B9” logo for Nike trademarked, but the USPTO ruled that there was a “likelihood of confusion” with a trademark already granted to Back9 Golf Apparel, a company based in Austin, Texas.

Both James and Back9 filed their trademarks for clothing and apparel usages (with Back9 officially registering their trademark back in 2022). Meanwhile, here is a photo of James’ “B9” logo that Nike posted earlier this week.

“The marks are similar in appearance, sound and commercial impression,” examining attorney P. Scott Craven reportedly wrote in his refusal letter to Nike. “In addition, the marks are essentially phonetic equivalents and, thus, sound similar.” You can read Rothstein’s full report on the situation here.

The 21-year-old James, who is the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, has been with Nike since 2022 (first signing with them on an NIL deal before he began college at USC). Bronny ended up at the same company as his father LeBron, who has a longstanding multi-decade relationship with Nike.

But Bronny, who is averaging just 2.9 points and 1.2 assists per game this season for the Lakers, was recently roasted online over the looks of his Nike sneaker. Now Bronny is also getting stiff-armed in his attempt to trademark a personal logo through Nike.

Everyone said the same thing during Hornets-Heat play-in game

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Several fans felt like a key ingredient was missing from Tuesday’s Charlotte Hornets-Miami Heat postseason clash.

The Hornets hosted the Heat to kick off this year’s NBA play-in tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The visitors began to pick up some momentum late in the third quarter, taking a 79-74 lead in what had mostly been a single-possession affair.

That’s when Coby White took over. The Hornets guard scored his team’s final 11 points in the quarter, including a trio of three-pointers, to take an 89-83 lead into the final period.

White scored 14 points in the third quarter to pace the Hornets in the do-or-die contest.

Many fans couldn’t help but yearn for Hornets local announcer Eric Collins, who would have been going bonkers during White’s torrid stretch.

Prime broadcaster Ian Eagle did a fine job on the call for White’s offensive eruption. But Collins, known for making some of the most unhinged calls among NBA regional broadcasts, would have been the only one who could’ve done the moment justice.

Local announcing teams used to cover the playoffs through the first round, until the NBA changed that policy this season. The decision hasn’t sat well with some prominent media personalities. Fans don’t seem to be on board with it as well.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered brutal injuries from foul ball to face

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Craig Alberanz is facing a challenging recovery after Monday night’s mishap with a foul ball.

The Baltimore Orioles manager Albernaz spoke with reporters on Tuesday and revealed that he suffered a number of brutal-sounding injuries after being struck by a foul ball the night before. Albernaz said that he sustained a broken jaw and at least seven cheek fractures thanks to the errant foul, per Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner.

Fortunately though, Albernaz added that he did not need to have his jaw wired shut. However, Albernaz will have to eat “baby food” and avoid strenuous activities for the next six weeks.

Albernaz, 43, is in his first season as the manager of the Orioles. He was injured in the fifth inning of Monday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit a foul ball into the Orioles dugout that caught Albernaz in the face (see the video here). But the good news is that Albernaz was able to return to the dugout by the very next inning (with Baltimore eventually going on to win by a final score of 9-7).

Albernaz plans to continue managing the Orioles during his recovery and was present on the top step of the dugout for Tuesday’s game against the Dbacks. However, he will still be facing a tough next six weeks with the numerous injuries that he suffered.

Mets announcer Gary Cohen made a bad Yoshinobu Yamamoto mistake

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Gary Cohen got a little bit tripped up during Tuesday’s game.

The longtime New York Mets TV announcer Cohen was on the call Monday for the Mets-Los Angeles Dodgers game at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. In the bottom of the seventh inning, the broadcast cut to Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim sitting in the dugout.

Unfortunately though, Cohen got Kim (who is of Korean descent) mixed up with teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto (who is of Japanese descent). “Yamamoto looking on,” said Cohen over the shot of Kim.

Take a look at the video.

In fairness to Cohen, 67, the Mets broadcast might have set him up there. At the time, the SportsNet New York broadcast had just aired a graphic of Yamamoto, who was slated to take the mound during Tuesday’s game versus the Mets.

The Dodgers would go on to win over the Mets on Monday by a final score of 4-0. Though these kinds of misses are more the exception than the rule for the Mets Hall of Famer Cohen, that was reminiscent of the time that TBS accidentally misidentified another pair of Asian players.

LaMelo Ball pulls a dirty move on Bam Adebayo during play-in game

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LaMelo Ball sparked backlash during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game with a dirty move that he pulled.

Ball and the Charlotte Hornets hosted the Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat for the Eastern Conference’s 9/10 play-in game. In the second quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Ball was driving to the basket when he had his shot blocked by Miami’s Simone Fontecchio.

Adebayo was also in the area to contest the shot, and Ball appeared to pull Adebayo down as he himself was hitting the floor. As a result, Adebayo landed hard on his tailbone and had to leave the game.

Here is the video.

While Ball was already toppling to the ground at the time, it appeared that he made a separate motion of grabbing at Adebayo’s ankle with his left hand, causing Adebayo to take the spill. No whistle was blown on the play though, meaning that the entire sequence was not reviewable for a possible flagrant foul.

Adebayo was diagnosed with a lower back injury by Miami and deemed questionable to return to Tuesday’s game. Meanwhile, Ball is not quite known as a dirty player but has not done his reputation any favors with some of his behavior off the court in recent months.

Kyle Whittingham lands first major commitment since becoming Michigan coach

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The Michigan Wolverines are kicking off a new chapter with Kyle Whittingham as the head football coach.

Although Bryce Underwood is still in Ann Arbor as the QB1, Whittingham is working on adding QBs for the future. On Tuesday, he did just that, with four-star QB Kamden Lopati committing to Michigan, making this the first major commitment since Whittingham came to town.

Whittingham stepped down after 21 seasons as the head coach at Utah, and he was hired by Michigan after Sherrone Moore was fired for cause due to an inappropriate relationship with a staffer.

After Moore was fired, questions remained about Underwood’s future, but he decided to stay in Ann Arbor as the QB1 for the Wolverines.

Lopati decommitted from Washington in May 2025, then committed to Illinois in July. Now, he has flipped from Illinois to Michigan, and he could be in for the potential starting job once Underwood leaves town.

Loptati also had offers from big-name programs such as Notre Dame and Georgia, but he has decided to head to Michigan in a massive get for Whittingham.

Lopati also plays at West High School in Salt Lake City, Utah, and he was offered by Utah when Whittingham was the head coach there.

Panthers, Falcons showing interest in 126-TD QB ahead of NFL Draft

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The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons have their starting quarterbacks on the roster, but they are still exploring the group ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Bryce Young is the QB1 in Carolina, and either Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa will start in Atlanta. However, both NFC South teams hosted Minnesota-Moorhead QB Jack Strand on a pre-draft visit, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Minnesota-Moorhead is in Division II and plays in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, but Strand has some impressive stats: 13,155 yards and 126 TDs in 42 games.

Despite playing in Division II, Strand’s numbers and tape alone are worth a team taking a chance on him. The Green Bay Packers also met with Strand at The American Bowl, so he is drawing attention despite playing in a lower level.

Strand is viewed as a potential Round 6 or Round 7 pick, although most major mock drafts don’t have Strand being selected at all.

The Panthers traded backup QB Andy Dalton to the Philadelphia Eagles, but Carolina did bring in Kenny Pickett.

The Falcons signed Tagovailoa to compete for the job with Penix, so the QB1 and QB2 jobs are set for both teams.

Still, Strand would be viewed as a developmental project, but the teams hosting him on pre-draft visits suggest that there is a real possibility the Division II product gets selected in the NFL Draft.

Florida State QB drawing NFL Draft interest at surprising new position

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Tommy Castellanos played quarterback at each of UCF, Boston College and Florida State, and he is now hoping to make an NFL roster.

Castellanos spent the 2025 season as the Florida State starter, throwing for 2,760 yards in 12 games. However, Castellanos isn’t just drawing interest as a quarterback. He is also garnering buzz as a slot receiver ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Castellanos was benched during the 2024 season at Boston College, and he immediately entered the transfer portal and wound up winning the QB1 job at Florida State.

Castellanos even helped Florida State stun Alabama in the first weekend of the season, but the Seminoles finished with a 5-7 record.

The ex-Boston College QB is a dual-threat option, but Pelissero noted that Castellanos did position drills at WR at the end of his pro day, so it seems this has been in the works for some time.

Castellanos is a dynamic runner, rushing for 1,113 yards with 13 scores in 2023, and then 557 yards with nine touchdowns in his lone season at Florida State.

The 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh, and Castellanos is a potential Day 3 pick, although it might be due to a team viewing him as a slot receiver.

Lucas Giolito drawing interest from 2 NL teams

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Lucas Giolito pitched well in the 2025 MLB season with the Boston Red Sox, but he began the 2026 season without a contract.

Suddenly, Giolito’s market is picking up with two prominent National League teams showing interest: The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres.

The Cubs and Padres’ interest was reported by The Athletic, via a piece from Patrick Mooney, Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin and Sahadev Sharma.

The Cubs currently have Matthew Boyd and Justin Steele on the IL, and Cade Horton – the NL Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2025 – is out for the season, so the pitching depth has already been tested for Chicago.

The Padres rotation also took a hit as Joe Musgrove began the year on IL, and Opening Day starter Nick Pivetta left his latest start early due to elbow stiffness.

The Padres also have German Marquez and Walker Buehler at the end of the rotation, and those two struggled in 2025 and are hoping to turn things around.

In that sense, the Cubs and Padres both make sense for Giolito, especially with the way things have gone to start the season for both ballclubs.

Lucas Giolito went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in Boston in 2025, but he didn’t make the Wild Card playoff roster due to an injury. Still, it should be only a matter of time before somebody takes a chance on the veteran pitcher.

Cowboys could try to trade in front of NFC East rival at NFL Draft

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Jerry Jones might be planning something big for the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft.

NFL reporter Jordan Schultz said Tuesday that the Cowboys are a “team to watch” regarding a potential trade up. The Cowboys have the 12th and 20th picks, and are thought to be coveting a player the New York Giants would possibly want at No. 5.

It is not known for sure which player Jones and the Cowboys might be coveting. Josh Norris of The Underdog suggested linebackers Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles, both out of Ohio State, could fit the bill.

Presumably, the Cowboys are interested in getting into the top five for football reasons, not just to get one over on the Giants. Then again, it might be an added bonus, as there is no love lost between the two teams.

There is little question the Cowboys will look for defense in the first round of the draft, whether they move up or not. The chance to get an elite defensive prospect, however, might be too much for Jones to resist.

Aaron Boone reveals which rival player reminds him of Deion Sanders

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had some high praise for one rival player.

In an appearance on the “Talkin’ Yanks” podcast, Boone was full of praise for Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson, who is regarded as potentially the fastest player in baseball. Boone even invoked Deion Sanders’ name, having played with him on the Cincinnati Reds, and said Simpson might be even faster.

“I played with Deion in Cincinnati. Deion was like that a little bit,” Boone said. “(Simpson) is another level fast.”

Simpson has been garnering attention for his speed since he was still in the minor leagues. He has not disappointed since arriving in the majors, changing games with his speed and allowing the Rays to do things on the bases that no other team can.

Simpson, 25, has 51 stolen bases in only 124 MLB games so far. Sanders never stole 40 in a single season, so Simpson does appear to be ahead of him in that regard.

Sherrone Moore sentenced for incident with his staffer

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Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has been sentenced for an incident with a staff member following his firing as head coach.

Moore was sentenced to 18 months of probation and fined for two misdemeanors, via Dan Wetzel of ESPN. He could have faced up to a year in prison for trespassing and malicious use of a telecommunications device involving a domestic relationship, though this was never seen as a likely outcome.

The former Michigan coach spoke briefly, saying he took the legal process “very seriously” and thanked “my beautiful wife, Kelli, for her support and strength to stand by me.”

In a statement, Paige Shiver, the staffer with whom Moore was conducting an inappropriate relationship, said Moore’s sentence was insufficient.

“He broke into my apartment, crying, yelling, enraged, and came at me with knives,” Shiver said. “I was threatened, and I feared for my life.”

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.

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