High-profile sports and talent agent Casey Wasserman announced to staff he will be selling his talent agency in the aftermath of recently released emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell, The Associated Press reported Saturday.

Wasserman, the founder and CEO of Wasserman Agency and chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, exchanged flirtatious emails in 2003 with Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s right-hand woman, according to documents included in the most recent release by the Department of Justice.

The memo arrived days after the LA28 board’s executive committee met to discuss Wasserman’s appearance in the Epstein files. The committee said it and an outside legal firm conducted a review of Wasserman’s interactions with Epstein and Maxwell with Wasserman’s full cooperation.

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Casey Wasserman, chairman of the LA2028 Olympics Organizing Committee, speaks during a ceremonial lighting of the LA28 Olympic cauldron at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles Jan. 13, 2026, ahead of the launch of ticket registration for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.  (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

“We found Mr. Wasserman’s relationship with Epstein and Maxwell did not go beyond what has already been publicly documented,” the committee said in a statement, adding that Wasserman “should continue to lead LA28 and deliver a safe and successful games.”

Wasserman has said previously he flew on a humanitarian mission to Africa on Epstein’s private plane at the invitation of the Clinton Foundation in 2002. He said in his memo to staff that his interactions with Maxwell and Epstein were limited and that he regrets the emails.

“It was years before their criminal conduct came to light, and, in its entirety, consisted of one humanitarian trip to Africa and a handful of emails that I deeply regret sending. And I’m heartbroken that my brief contact with them 23 years ago has caused you, this company, and its clients so much hardship over the past days and weeks,” the memo said.

Casey Wasserman, chairman of LA28, speaks during the IOC session at the Main Media Centre MPC at Allianz MiCo Feb. 3, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

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“I never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein,” Wasserman said in a prior statement. “As is well documented, I went on a humanitarian trip as part of a delegation with the Clinton Foundation in 2002 on the Epstein plane. I am terribly sorry for having any association with either of them.”

United States women’s national soccer team legend Abby Wambach announced earlier this week she was leaving the agency. Chappell Roan also left the agency.

In the email exchanges, Wasserman told Maxwell, “I think of you all the time. So, what do I have to do to see you in a tight leather outfit?” Another exchange showed Maxwell asking Wasserman whether it would be foggy enough during an upcoming visit “so that you can float naked down the beach and no one can see you unless they are close up?” Wasserman responded, “or something like that.”

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attend a performance by Rod Stewart at Cipriani Wall Street on March 15, 2005, in New York City. ( Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

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Wasserman has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

Fox News’ Scott Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Caleb Wilson is North Carolina’s best player and emotional leader; big man Henri Veesaar is North Carolina’s second-best player by every metric. UNC knew it was not going to have Wilson a fracture in his left hand was discovered earlier this week, but Veesaar was under the weather and was held out of Saturday’s home tilt against Pitt.

And yet, the 11th-ranked Tar Heels comfortably held off Jeff Capel’s Panthers 79-65 in a game that was not as close as the final score indicated without a starting front line that had been as dominant as any frontcourt in college basketball outside of Michigan, Florida and Arizona.

Pitt is one of the ACC bottom-feeders, but UNC played well and showed glimpses of the new way it’s going to have to win ballgames with Wilson sidelined indefinitely.

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Let’s dive into key observations.

Talented options shine in new roles

It’s time for Luka Bogavac to get it rolling. The international veteran had been shifted to a second-unit role, but he got re-inserted into the starting lineup and balled out with 15 points and four assists in 33 minutes. His individual creation is something this UNC offense needs to create some semblance of a jolt. 

Alabama transfer Jarin Stevenson also shined in an expanded role. Stevenson didn’t shot-hunt at all. He just took what the defense gave him, and that resulted in 19 points on just seven shots. Stevenson drilled three triples and all four of his free throws. He played 36 turnover-free minutes. That’s exactly what the doctor ordered.

One guy can’t replace Wilson’s production, but Stevenson and Bogavac have to raise their level.

They did just that on Saturday. 

Can they do it again?

Don’t expect much on the offensive glass

UNC averages over 12 second-chance points, which ranks in the 77th percentile nationally, per CBB Analytics, thanks to the relentless effort from Wilson and Veesaar. 

Unsurprisingly, UNC was not able to be an impactful offensive-rebounding team against the Panthers. UNC totaled just six offensive rebounds on its 32 missed shots. That 18.8 offensive rebound rate is the second-lowest mark of the season for UNC.

The Tar Heels’ shot selection is going to have to be even better moving forward because those second-chance points that have fueled the Heels for long stretches this season is not going to be a strength while Wilson is on the mend. 

Dixon’s steady hand steers the ship

Ball control will be even more paramount for UNC without the offensive rebounding to serve as a buffer. That means a freshman like Derek Dixon just has to play clean basketball.

He was great against Pitt. He had seven assists and just one turnover. He got the ball where it needed to go and was super unselfish in setting the table for this group and getting the ball where it needed to go. Backup big man Zayden High delivered a career-high 15 points, but it was Dixon who expertly set up High left and right.

More of that, por favor.

Interior defense pros and cons

Pitt got whatever it wanted in the paint against UNC. The Panthers shot 13 for 20 at the rim and totaled 34 paint points. Pitt big man Cam Corhen got rolling early with some pick-and-pop treys and then started eating inside the arc on his way to a 23-point showing. He was terrific. UNC also struggled to contain versatile forward Roman Siulepa (14 points on 10 shots) for stretches.

It just is what it is with High as the primary shot-blocker. There’s just very little resistance when High and Stevenson are the primary interior defenders. 

But Saturday was the worst it could be. Veesaar’s return is imminent — he’s expected to suit up for Tuesday’s road tilt against rival N.C. State — and UNC’s defense needs its 7-footer on the floor as soon as possible. Wilson will be unquestionably missed, but Veesaar can keep UNC’s defense afloat with his interior rim protection and mobility on the perimeter. Thankfully for UNC, none of its next three opponents (NC State, Syracuse and Louisville) has that bruising center that you’re terrified of.

U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn said she can finally return home after multiple surgeries. 

She is six days removed from an infamous crash just 13 seconds into her run at the women’s downhill in Milan Cortina. She has had four surgeries while pent-up in an Italian hospital. 

“Surgery went well today! Thankfully, I will be able to finally go back to the US,” Vonn wrote in an Instagram post. 

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The United States’ Lindsey Vonn arrives at the finish area of an alpine skiing women’s downhill training at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Feb. 7, 2026.  (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Vonn held back from revealing certain details about her condition.

“Once I’m back I will give you more updates and info about my injury,” she added. 

“I have been reading a lot of messages and comments saying that what has happened to me makes them sad. Please, don’t be sad.”

Vonn became one of the top stories of the Winter Games, making her return to the world stage after a temporary retirement. She was competing just days after an ACL rupture. When the crash happened, it sent countless American fans into shock and sent Vonn to the operating table for extensive medical procedures.

“When I think back on my crash, I didn’t stand in the starting gate unaware of the potential consequences. I knew what I was doing. I chose to take a risk. Every skier in that starting gate took the same risk. Because even if you are the strongest person in the world, the mountain always holds the cards,” she added.

“I was willing to risk and push and sacrifice for something I knew I was absolutely capable of doing. I will always take the risk of crashing while giving it my all, rather than not ski to my potential and have regret. I never want to cross finish line and say, ‘what if?’ And to be perfectly honest, I was stronger physically in that moment than I have been often in the past.”

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The United States’ Lindsey Vonn concentrates ahead of an alpine skiing women’s downhill training session at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.  (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

She says she believes she felt “stronger” for this year’s games with a ruptured ACL than she was in 2019 at the time of her first retirement. 

“Certainly stronger than I was when I ended career in 2019 where I got a bronze medal in the World Championships. And mentally…. Mentally I was perfect. Clear, focused, hungry, aggressive yet completely calm… just as I had practiced over the past few months when I was on the podium in every downhill this season. 2 wins and leading the standings… that was all a test to prepare me for the Olympics. Mentally, I was more ready than I have ever been,” she said.

“But just because I was ready, that didn’t guarantee me anything. Nothing in life is guaranteed. That’s the gamble of chasing your dreams, you might fall but if you don’t try you’ll never know.”

Her medical procedures may not be over. She suggested she would need additional surgeries in a Friday Instagram post. 

“I’m finally feeling more like myself but I have a long, long way to go,” Vonn said Friday.

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The United States’ Lindsey Vonn is airlifted after a crash during an alpine skiing women’s downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

“Tomorrow, I’ll have another surgery, and, hopefully, that goes well. And then I can potentially leave and go back home, at which point, I’ll need another surgery. Still don’t know exactly what that entails yet until I get some better imaging.”

But now she can at least recover at home. 

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Scotland travel to Cardiff as hot favourites, but without three players from the Calcutta Cup. Victory has come at a cost.

Jack Dempsey, belligerence on legs, Jamie Ritchie, a warrior in his 40 minutes, and Jamie Dobie, class in every area after a rough experience in Rome, are not going to make it to Wales.

Dempsey and Ritchie might not be seen again in the championship.

Townsend could have done without those blows, but he’s used to the carnage of Six Nations rugby. He also has decent deputies in store for the trip to the Principality Stadium.

One win must become two or else the significance of what happened at Murrayfield goes away like so many of the other victories over England. Unless it’s properly built upon then it’s a one-off and everybody connected with this team is fed up with one-offs.

All the self-doubt Scotland owned now transfers to England. It’s a heavy burden. It’s said, endlessly, that Scotland get up for England more than they get up for any other opposition. We can debate the accuracy of that until the cows come home.

The relevant question about this England team, and the ones that have come before them in a run of five defeats in six against the Scots is why don’t they get up for Scotland?

The dawning of reality should be close at hand now for England players – ‘maybe it’s not you, Scotland, maybe it’s us’.

Tuipulotu said on Friday his team were desperate and he wanted to see that desperation visited upon England. He got his wish.

We know Scotland had this kind of performance deep within them – there’s been plenty, if fleeting, evidence of their class – but what we didn’t know, what we could not take on trust, was their ability to deliver this kind of controlled fury for 80 minutes.

But they did. This was as dominant a Scotland performance as you’ll get over England, a thing of thunder and beauty, class and heart, ruthlessness and intelligence. All those combined Calcutta Cup teams that people did pre-match – Scotland had an average of three or four players in a joint side – were ripped to shreds. A new version would have more tartan than a shortbread factory.

It was a game that threw up dozens of cameos to ponder, not just the creation and execution of the Scotland tries but the bare-knuckle stuff they delivered in defence. To a man, starting team and bench, they stood up.

Stood up for themselves, for their coach, for their supporters.

With each demonic play in defence during that second half you got a snapshot of how difficult this past week has been for them and how they were prepared to do anything – anything – to make it better.

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Real Sociedad presented one of the biggest challenges so far Álvaro Arbeloa and his Real Madrid side, and the team would be without the likes of Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo Goes. Gonzalo García would get the nod, ahead of even Kylian Mbappé, as he was joined by Vinícius Júnior in attack. Trent Alexander-Arnold was back, allowing Fede Valverde into the midfield. Castilla player of the season (so far) Cesár Palacios was called into the bench. Fede Valverde was the captain.

One of the annual highlights of NBA All-Star Weekend features the league’s best marksmen competing from beyond the arc, and the 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest will take place on Saturday. The NBA 3-Point Contest field features two past winners in Devin Booker and two-time champion Damian Lillard, as well as All-Stars Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Maxey, Jamal Murray and Norman Powell. Veteran Bobby Portis and rookie Kon Knueppel round out the field. The event takes place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles during NBA All-Star Saturday Night, which has a start time of 5 p.m. ET.

Knueppel (+250) and Lillard (+430) are the top-two favorites to win, per the latest 2026 3-Point Contest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, with Booker at +600. Murray is +600, followed by Mitchell (+650) and Tyrese Maxey (+750). There’s potentially value at the bottom of the odds board in Powell (+1100), a former LA Clipper who is familiar with the Intuit Dome rims, and in Portis (+1600) who leads the field in 3-point percentage. 

Before making any 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest picks, be sure to check out the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend predictions from SportsLine expert Mike Barner.

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Barner is one of the most respected voices in the industry, and his work has appeared in Sports Illustrated and on Yahoo, RotoWire and KFFL. He’s also been featured on ESPN Radio. He digs deep into the data, examining team trends and projecting game outcomes. If there’s anybody who can spot an edge in a matchup or identify a player in position to break out, it’s him.

Barner’s expertise has been on full display lately as he enters the All-Star break on a 40-17 run on NBA picks (+2014). He is coming off a dominant 2024-25 NBA season, finishing 239-178-2 and returning $3,209 to $100 bettors. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.

Now, he has analyzed the 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest lineups from all angles and just locked in his coveted pick and predictions. He is only sharing his NBA picks and analysis at SportsLine.

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Barner is fading Damian Lillard (+430), despite him being one of the favorites and a two-time winner of this event (2023, 2024). Lillard has not played this season as he recovers from a torn Achilles, which poses two issues. One is that his movement around the ball racks may be a bit limited compared to his prior contest appearances. Another is that he will likely lack rhythm having not played a competitive game in nearly 10 months.

While Lillard has played just one game at the Intuit Dome, which came last season, it’s worth noting his 3-point shooting in that contest. He went 1 for 9 from beyond the arc for an 11.1% rate. Among his 50 games last season with at least 7 attempts from downtown, that 1 for 9 performance was his worst all year. Thus, Barner doesn’t see Lillard joining Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only three-time winners of the NBA 3-Point Contest. See more predictions at SportsLine.

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Barner has studied the NBA 3-Point Contest from every angle and predicts the winner will “make history” with his performance. See who it is over at SportsLine.

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3-Point Contest odds (via FanDuel)
Kon Knueppel +250
Damian Lillard +430
Devin Booker +600
Jamal Murray +600
Donovan Mitchell +650
Tyrese Maxey +750
Norman Powell +1100
Bobby Portis +1600

Manchester City were poor in their FA Cup win over Salford but an own goal was added to late on by substitute Marc Guehi.

Manchester City are through to the FA Cup fifth round after a dismal home win over League Two Salford City. An early cross from Rayan Ait-Nouri was inadvertently pushed into the net by Salford’s Alfie Dorrington but the Blues failed to stamp their authority on the game beyond that despite enjoying the vast majority of possession.

Salford twice went close to beating James Trafford and could feel hard done by that they did not get more out of a game where they posed a significant threat. Pep Guardiola brought Rodri, Antoine Semenyo, Marc Guehi and Nico O’Reilly on in the second half in an attempt to turn the game back in City’s favour.

It worked, with a set-piece won by Semenyo ending with Guehi putting it in the back of the net. Here are the player ratings from the Manchester Evening News.

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Trafford: Had to be alert to tip over Woodburn’s effort at the end of the first half. 7

Alleyne: Slid across well to cover for an error from Stones and was unfortunately injured as he did. 6

Khusanov: Some sensible play to keep City safe at the back as they threatened to creak. 6

Stones: Looked incredibly rusty on his first start for nearly three months, caught out on a number of occasions. 5

Ait-Nouri: Started brightly and made the first goal, but struggled to stay involved as play stayed on the other flank. 6

Gonzalez: City had bags of possession, especially in the first half, but he couldn’t keep a handle on the midfield. 5

Reijnders: Particularly poor on the ball, making too many bad decisions to see any promising City attacks fade away. 4

Foden: Just as culpable, failing to find the spaces and create in the final third until he was hooked after an hour. 4

Lewis: Pulled back to right-back after Alleyne’s early injury but was still unable to make an impact on the game. 5

Cherki: It has felt a surprise at times in recent weeks that he hasn’t started, but if he plays like this the next benching won’t be. 5

Marmoush: Unlucky that he was incorrectly ruled offside when he scored a wondergoal, but he was offside far too often otherwise. 5

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Substitutes

McAidoo (for Alleyne, 21) Couldn’t have the joy that he had against Exeter but put a shift in. 6

Guehi (for Stones, 65) Got the goal to make the game safe. 7

Semenyo (for Foden, 65) Gave City a threat they hadn’t had. 7

O’Reilly (for Ait-Nouri, 65) Made his presence felt in defence. 7

Rodri (for Gonzalez, 75) Solid. 6

Not used: Donnarumma, Dias, Nunes, Samba

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NBA’s All-Star Saturday night used to be anchored by the dunk contest. It was the flagship event of the night, as the league’s top players showcased their athletic feats with jaw-dropping dunks. Players who weren’t competing often filled the sidelines, and fans were always enthralled by the nightcap.

However, over the last 10 years, the dunk contest has lost its cachet, while the 3-Point Shootout has gotten all the hype. The 3-Point Shootout has delivered in ways the dunk contest hasn’t in recent years, with nail-biting finishes as everyone watches in awe as the league’s elite shooters show off their skills. While we don’t get the top dunkers for All-Star Saturday night in Los Angeles, the top shooters are regularly lining up to compete in the 3-point competition, giving us a star-studded event every year.

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While the dunk contest doesn’t have high-level names, we’ve still seen some impressive dunks in the last two years thanks to two-time champion Mac McClung, who has decided not to defend his title this weekend. 

As we prepare for the night’s festivities, here’s everything you need to know.

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How to watch All-Star Saturday night

• Time: 5 p.m. ET | Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
• Location: Intuit Dome — Los Angeles
• TV channel: NBC | Live stream: Peacock

The 3-Point Shootout will be the first event of the night. Eight players will compete, and we’ll have a new winner, as reigning champion Tyler Herro is not competing to defend his title. 

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The second event of the night will be the Shooting Stars challenge, which hasn’t been held since 2015. It will replace the Skills Challenge, with four teams competing by making various shots on the floor, including a half-court shot.

Shooting Stars field

As usual, the last event of the night will be the dunk contest. Four participants will compete to be crowned the league’s best dunker. McClung won’t be back to defend his title, as he’s said that he’d rather focus on earning a full-time roster spot in the NBA rather than just being known as the guy who’s a really good dunker. Though the field of dunkers is filled with relative unknowns, it serves as the perfect stage for someone to make a name for themselves if they can wow the crowd.

Dunk Contest field

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin season 1 episode 5 ends with Aurelius facing Gorlas in a duel. Aurelius wins but chooses mercy instead of killing his opponent. Gorlas kneels, showing respect, and the fragile alliance shifts.

This act of compassion secures temporary loyalty, yet Aurelius suffers a serious wound. His injury raises doubts about whether mercy can truly protect Britain’s future.

Moreover, the episode highlights how old grudges and political distrust continue to challenge the Pendragon brothers. Merlin’s presence reinforces that fate cannot be avoided. Aurelius’ choice changes Britain’s path, but the cost of leadership remains high and uncertain.

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin season 1 episode 5 recap: Did Aurelius’ mercy secure loyalty or invite more doubt?

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin season 1 episode 5 ends with Aurelius defeating Gorlas in a duel. Despite the fact that he has the opportunity to murder him, Aurelius choose to show mercy. As a sign of respect, Gorlas bows down to Aurelius, recognizing his power and leadership.

However, the decision comes with a significant price tag. There is a major wound sustained by Aurelius, which serves as a reminder to everyone that leadership requires sacrifice.

The conclusion throws into doubt whether or whether mercy will bring the kings together, or whether it will leave Aurelius open to the possibility of future betrayal. His injury is also a metaphor of the precarious status of Pendragon authority, which is characterized by the fact that every victory has long-lasting repercussions.

Merlin struggles with fate

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin season 1 episode 5, meanwhile, again highlights the theme of Merlin’s inability to change his fate, even if he wants to. His sadness over the death of Ganeida, and Custennin’s anger, both help to highlight his limitations in terms of his political power.

In this episode, it is seen how Merlin prays rather than uses his magic to survive when he is captured, showing again how he survives by faith rather than force. In this case, however, it is to reinforce the idea that one cannot escape one’s own fate.

In the later parts of the story, it is seen how Merlin is adamant that Aurelius will become king, but there are still concerns expressed by other characters. His visions and his continued sadness, however, seem to imply that his role is not only to help, but to suffer his own fate, however difficult it might be.

The growing divide between Aurelius and Uther

In the fifth episode of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin season 1, the growing gap between Aurelius and Uther is revealed to them. While Uther is focused on respecting traditional norms and making no compromises, Aurelius is guided by his compassion and faith.

Although the connection between them remains strong, they differ on their perception of Britain. This is revealed in their duel with Gorlas. While Uther’s stand leads to a duel, Aurelius is trying to bring about peace. As revealed in the conclusion, their unity may be threatened if they are forced to yield to pressure from other monarchs. Aurelius’s magnanimity may work to his favor, but Uther’s stand may cause their fragile alliance to break.

In the future, they will be forced to face a situation where their rivalry and suspicion of each other because of their heritage will overshadow their reign.

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin season 1 episode 5 ends with the character of Aurelius wounded but respected, Merlin weighed down by the weight of fate, and Uther standing firm in defiance of change. The themes of the episode are well connected, bringing together the ideas of belief, loyalty, and sacrifice, and leaving the viewer pondering the possibility of bringing about unity through mercy.

The ending leaves the viewer in suspense about the possible conflicts that will be faced in the future of Britain. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin season 1 episode 5 is available to stream on DailyWire+.