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Every March Madness brings its share of breakout stars — even Stephen Curry put his name on the map during Davidson’s miracle run to the Elite Eight in 2008. This year, the new household name seems to be Saint Louis Billikens star Robbie Avila. Avila has been a known quantity among college basketball diehards for […]

Lauren Betts entered college as the No. 1–ranked recruit in the country, and she is now the leading scorer for 1 seed UCLA entering the 2026 NCAA Tournament. But the time in between has not been easy. Betts, 22, opened up about her struggles with depression in an essay for the Players Tribune, published Thursday, […]

If you were glued to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, you already know the moment that defined these Games didn’t happen on a podium. It happened 13 seconds into Lindsey Vonn‘s women’s downhill run on February 8, 2026 — a crash so devastating it ended with airlifts, multiple surgeries and a revelation […]

Skier Lindsey Vonn hit another milestone in her recovery from the gruesome leg injury she suffered at the 2026 Olympic Games. “Look out world! Here we come 🛴 💃🏼🐶 was my first time outside in over a month,” she wrote via Instagram on Thursday, March 19, alongside a video of her walking her dog, Chance, […]

Blackstone Valley Schools hockey head coach Chris Librizzi said “angels” were with his team on Wednesday, March 18, when they won a Rhode Island state championship in Providence. One of his players, Colin Dorgan, added that those angels came in the form of his late relatives. Colin, 17, lost three family members when his father, […]

It was another historic night for the Curry family in the NBA, but on Thursday, March 19, it was Dell Curry’s time to shine. The father of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry had his No. 30 retired by the Charlotte Hornets in an emotional ceremony that brought him to tears. “I can’t thank them […]

NASCAR suspended driver Daniel Dye indefinitely after video emerged of him on a live stream making homophobic comments about another driver — but there is a road for him to return. NASCAR Cup Series managing director Brad Moran explained the process through which Dye, 22, can be reinstated, beginning with sensitivity training. “Programs are put […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White became his own dentist during the 2024 NBA Finals, he revealed to Jimmy Fallon. White, 31, memorably chipped a tooth during the Celtics’ series-clinching win over the Dallas Mavericks. With the help of the Boston staff, he emerged later after gluing the tooth back in his mouth. “I go to […]

Lindsey Vonn now has a partner to rehab with as she recovers from her torn ACL and subsequent broken leg, suffered at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her sister, Karin Kildow, is also recovering from a torn ACL, the Olympic skier revealed via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, March 18. “Welcome to the Vonn rehab center,” […]

The Virginia school district that is still reeling from former football coach Travis Turner’s disappearance amid child pornography allegations has a history of staff members being accused of sex crimes. Before Turner, 46, three other teachers or coaches in the Wise County Public School district had been accused of inappropriate conduct involving students — something […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has vowed to pay the funeral expenses for a 12-year-old girl who died following a fight at a school bus stop in Georgia. “This story touched my heart the moment I saw it in the media,” O’Neal, 54, said in a statement. Jada West, a student at Mason Creek […]

The current and former captains of the New York Yankees seem to be at odds — even if they haven’t said so directly. Two days after Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge called the World Baseball Classic bigger than the World Series, Derek Jeter came back with a pointed jab. “I think the people that say […]

Jessie Holmes, who rose to fame on the National Geographic reality show Life Below Zero, is now a two-time Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race winner, thanks to his performance at the 2026 race, which wrapped on Tuesday, March 17. Holmes, 43, also won the 2025 Iditarod, making him only the third competitor to ever repeat […]

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to five years of probation and 100 hours of community service for attempting to sell more than $200,000 worth of memorabilia he said was signed by former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. Robert Capone admitted to trying to peddle 1,100 jerseys, helmets and other items in a scheme that […]

Daniel Riggs, a former tennis coach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the grandson of former professional tennis player Bobby Riggs, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for engaging in a sexual relationship with two minor females that he coached. Daniel, 33, pleaded guilty to charges of coercing and enticing the women in […]

Concordia University, Nebraska junior Matthew Wing has died following a car accident that also injured three of his track and field teammates, the university confirmed on Tuesday, March 17. He was 22. The accident occurred on Friday, March 13 in Harrisonville, Missouri when Wing’s Toyota Prius collided with a Ford Explorer, the Missouri State Highway […]

Ryan Seacrest’s status as a long-term bachelor has led to plenty of headlines over the years as he’s navigated dating, family life and pressure to settle down. The American Idol host has had a series of high-profile romances, even while trying to keep much of his personal life private. He dated model Shana Wall from […]

University of South Florida men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson received a stroke of good fortune on Selection Sunday when his Bulls were sent to Buffalo, New York for their first and second-round games. Weather-wise, it’s a far cry from USF’s campus in Tampa, Florida, but it’s also right down the road from his adoptive father, […]

University of Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is advocating for better mental health services in his state, and he’s opening up about his own experiences to make his point. Moore, 20, who has played the last two seasons in Eugene since transferring from UCLA, wrote a letter to Oregon governor Tina Kotek, in which he revealed […]

Jamie Erdahl was back on Good Morning Football on Monday, March 16, after taking time off to address a family health situation. “It’s fantastic to see your face here on JMFB, Jamie Morning Football,” co-host Kyle Brandt joked on the NFL Network show. “We’ve missed you, we love that you’re here. Nothing has changed in […]

Update: 3/17/26 at 12:16 p.m. — University of Alabama guard Aden Holloway is no longer on campus following his arrest on Monday, March 16 on charges of first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp, the university announced in a statement. “The University is aware of the allegations and is working to […]