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NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong
NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong The Washington Wizards lost twice on Wednesday: Once to the 76ers and again in the court of public opinion. An April Fools' "skit" on Wednesday went wrong for the NBA team, which had an actor who was in on it all blindfolded at half-court. The actor, who they called Jackson and presented as an unassuming fan, hurled the ball toward the basket — an airball.  Everyone on the court cheered and presented the "fan" (the actor) with a $10,000 check.  With mascots, "Jackson," and the crowd going wild, they ran back the shot, which had actually soared over the backboard. Clips o…

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by Zak Failla
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Head Butt Or Butt Hurt? UConn's Hurley Puts To Rest Ref Interaction At End Of Wild Win Head Butt Or Butt Hurt? UConn's Hurley Puts To Rest Ref Interaction At End Of Wild Win
Head Butt Or Butt Hurt? UConn's Hurley Puts To Rest Ref Interaction At End Of Wild Win UConn's upset win over Duke in the Elite Eight may go down as one of the greatest comeback victories in March Madness history. But what many fans missed after Braylon Mullins’ from-the-logo three-pointer to put the Huskies ahead was a brief interaction between Huskies head coach Dan Hurley and a referee. Hurley appeared to make contact with referee Roger Ayers just after the shot. The clip spread fast. Many Duke fans called for a technical foul, which would have given the Blue Devils a free throw with less than a second left on the clock. pic.twitter.com/kMA7lvN1av — SendDaVideo (@SendDa…

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by Josh Lanier
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Free Furniture At Stake After UConn's Stunning March Madness Comeback: Here's How Free Furniture At Stake After UConn's Stunning March Madness Comeback: Here's How
Free Furniture At Stake After UConn's Stunning March Madness Comeback: Here's How UConn's next trips to the Final Four have more on the line than additional championships for the so-called "Basketball Capital of the World." Jordan's Furniture is gaining national attention for its "Make the Finals" promotion from earlier in 2026. The company promised free furniture if the UConn men's and women's basketball teams play in their respective national championship games. That pledge feels more real for customers and fans across Connecticut. Both Huskies teams won their Elite Eight games on Sunday, March 29, putting them just two wins awa…

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by Chris Spiker
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WNBA's Connecticut Sun Sold For $300M, Moving To Houston After 23 Years WNBA's Connecticut Sun Sold For $300M, Moving To Houston After 23 Years
WNBA's Connecticut Sun Sold For $300M, Moving To Houston After 23 Years A major chapter in Connecticut sports is coming to an end. The Connecticut Sun will be sold and relocated to Houston, closing a 23-year run in Uncasville that made the team a fixture in the region. The team confirmed Monday that it has reached an agreement to sell to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta. The franchise is expected to move in 2027, pending approval from the WNBA Board of Governors. The deal is reportedly worth $300 million, according to multiple reports. That would make it the highest sale price in WNBA history. Related: Bridgeport Islanders Leaving Connecticut For Canad…

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by Josh Lanier
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Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules
Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules A sweeping new Olympic policy will ban transgender women from women's competitions at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The International Olympic Committee announced the change in a news release on Thursday, March 26. The rules set a new standard that limits female categories to biological females, determined through a one-time genetic screening. Testing will focus on detecting the SRY gene, which scientists say is critical in determining a person's sex. The screening can be done through saliva, a cheek swab, or a blood sample. The test is required only once in an athlet…

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by Chris Spiker
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Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow
Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow Hockey fans around the world are rallying to support the husband of a beloved NHL reporter who died in a house fire with her three children. A GoFundMe page was launched in memory of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery. The four were killed when their house caught fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, early on Saturday, March 21. At least $128,700 was raised from more than 1,400 donations as of Monday, March 23. "Jessi had a larger-than-life personality and an even bigger heart," fundraiser organizer Diana Johnson-Salvador wrote. "She wa…

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by Chris Spiker
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Bridgeport Islanders Are Leaving CT For Canada; Arena Announces 'New Chapter' Bridgeport Islanders Are Leaving CT For Canada; Arena Announces 'New Chapter'
Bridgeport Islanders Are Leaving CT For Canada; Arena Announces 'New Chapter' The Bridgeport Islanders are on the move after more than two decades in Connecticut, city officials confirmed.  The move will take place at the end of the team’s 25th season this spring, the City of Bridgeport announced Thursday, March 19.  “We thank the New York Islanders and Oak View Group for bringing sports fans and concert goers to Bridgeport for more than two decades. Bridgeport has earned the reputation as the ‘Arts and Entertainment Capital of Connecticut,’ and the Arena has been a major part of that story,” Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim said. “I am committed to working with …

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by Josh Lanier
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Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Matches Moved Amid US-Israeli Attacks Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Matches Moved Amid US-Israeli Attacks
Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Matches Moved Amid Us-israeli Attacks Iran is calling on FIFA to move its 2026 World Cup matches to Mexico over security concerns tied to the US-Israeli war on the country. The Iranian embassy in Mexico said on Tuesday, March 17, that it's discussing the unprecedented change with soccer's governing body. The talks come days after President Donald Trump said that it wouldn't be "appropriate" for Iran to play in the tournament, which begins on Thursday, June 11. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, said the team won't travel to the US due to Trump's statement. "When Trump has clearly stated that he canno…

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by Chris Spiker
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Pro Sports Schedule Now Affected By Middle East War: Formula 1 Cancels Races Pro Sports Schedule Now Affected By Middle East War: Formula 1 Cancels Races
Pro Sports Schedule Now Affected By Middle East War: Formula 1 Cancels Races The growing US-Israeli war on Iran is already rippling into the sports world. Formula 1 announced over the weekend that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix auto races will not take place in April because of safety concerns linked to the escalating war in the region, in which Iran has targeted Gulf nations. The cancellations remove two races from the 2026 calendar, shrinking the season from 24 to 22 events and leaving a lengthy gap in the schedule. Bahrain had been set for Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12, with Saudi Arabia scheduled for Friday, April 17, through Sunda…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump: Not 'Appropriate' For Iran To Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks Trump: Not 'Appropriate' For Iran To Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks
Trump: Not 'Appropriate' For Iran To Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks President Donald Trump suggested that Iran's national soccer team shouldn't compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the wake of the US-Israeli war on the country. Trump made the comment in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday, March 12. His remark came one day after Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said that the nation's team wouldn't participate in the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. According to Iranian officials, at least 1,348 people have died and more than 17,000 have been injured in the US-Israeli strikes. "The …

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by Chris Spiker
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'Appeeling' For Help: UConn Bananas Raise Money To Cheer On Huskies In Tourney 'Appeeling' For Help: UConn Bananas Raise Money To Cheer On Huskies In Tourney
'Appeeling' For Help: UConn Bananas Raise Money To Cheer On Huskies In Tourney If you've ever watched a UConn basketball game, you've seen the Bananas. The group is a growing troupe of about 15 students who have appeared at nearly every Huskies game dressed in oversized banana costumes. Now, as the men prepare for a run at the BIG EAST Conference Championship, the Bananas are traveling to New York to cheer them on, something that's difficult on a college student's budget. So, they've created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of the trip and hotel rooms. The group says it also hopes to attend NCAA Tournament games. "What started off as a Halloween costume ha…

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by Josh Lanier
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Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran says it won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the US-Israeli strikes that have killed more than 1,200 people. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced the decision on state television on Wednesday, March 11. The US is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, with matches scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11. The announcement came nearly two weeks after forces from the US and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during their war on Iran. "Considering that this corrupt regime (the US) has assassinated our leader, under no circums…

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by Chris Spiker