Michigan State hockey captain and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Matt Basgall have found a professional franchise to call home, amid his time with the Spartans coming to an end.

Basgall will be headed to the San Diego Gulls, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks. He will be heading to San Diego on an ATO contract. An ATO amateur contract is a short-term agreement allowing amateur players to play for a professional team without losing their amateur status.

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Basgall will look to get himself a three-year entry level contract with his performance.

It’d be hard to argue that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was not among the 15 best players in the NBA this season. He’s the league’s third-leading scorer and the only All-Star on a team that has all but clinched a spot in the 2026 playoffs. Dig through the all-in-one metrics — Box Plus/Minus, PER, VORP and the like — and he pops up in the top 15 more often than not. He’s having the most efficient shooting season of his career while remaining a plus defender — a notable development considering he’s a back-to-back All-NBA choice.

Yet Edwards won’t make All-NBA this season as he’ll fall short of the league’s controversial 65-game threshold thanks to his absence on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons with a right knee injury and illness. He can technically still appear in 65 games. But he can’t rack up 65 eligible ones (playing at least 20 minutes), because in Minnesota’s third game of the season, he left having played only three.

Missing out on All-NBA isn’t just a legacy matter for Edwards. It has tangible consequences. An All-NBA selection would have assured him supermax eligibility for the contract extension he is eligible to sign in the 2027 offseason. Now, despite already having two All-NBA picks in his back pocket, he’ll have to make it again next season to ensure that eligibility. All because, in the end, he will have missed somewhere between one and seven too many games. 

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If a system in which voters have the power to determine how much money a player can earn but not the amount of unavailability should dictate whether or not they can earn that extra money sounds broken to you, you’re not alone. The NBA’s 65-game awards eligibility minimum has come under fire throughout the 2025-26 season, and while Edwards is the first especially prominent borderline case to officially be ruled out, he likely won’t be the last. 

Cade Cunningham, Nikola Jokic and Kawhi Leonard are each one missed game away from ineligibility. A number of other prominent players — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid and LeBron James, for instance — were never really in the hunt because of early-season absences, but those absences weren’t all necessarily created equal.

Take James. He is capable of playing in no more than 61 games this season, his fate essentially sealed by his 14-game absence to open the season. Yet he has played 1,844 minutes this season. Victor Wembanyama, who will be eligible if he plays three more times in San Antonio’s last five games, has played 1,784. He’s participated in six more games, but in terms of minutes, he has actually played about a game-and-a-half less than James has. The rule has no allowance for such situations.

Nor does it weigh awards by prestige. When Jokić returned from his knee injury in January, it allowed him to re-enter the MVP race. However, one more absence and he not only misses out on a chance at MVP, but All-NBA as well. We all agree MVP is more historically meaningful than All-NBA. The rules even make that explicit. When supermax eligibility is determined, a player needs to make All-NBA either in the most recent season or in two of the previous three. However, an MVP at any point in the previous three seasons creates eligibility. Yet there is no distinction made between how much a player needs to play to win MVP or be named Third-Team All-NBA.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently argued that the 65-game rule is working. The consensus among fans and media seems to differ. It really depends on your definition. If the goal of awards is to establish an accurate historical record, it’s not clear what problem the rule really addresses. Voters weren’t frequently going rogue and picking 55-game MVPs. When we look back on the 2025-26 season, we’ll remember Edwards and Cunningham far more than the less deserving players who claim their spots. If the goal is to ensure that only worthy players get those bigger contracts, the rule is directly counterproductive. Minnesota would eagerly give Edwards a supermax deal with or without an All-NBA choice next year, but the borderline player who takes his spot is probably less deserving of such a contractual bump.

If these are indeed the goals of the rule, then at the very least, these sorts of common-sense exceptions are needed. The reason not to create such exceptions or meaningfully reexamine the rule is if it exists primarily as a carrot for players to chase, something to compel them to play in games they might otherwise have sat out. Considering Silver cited the idea that “there’s not nearly as much discussion around load management as there was, in part because the teams and the players have responded” to the rule, it seems like that’s the case.

And if so, it’s a shame, because Edwards really didn’t need a reason not to load manage. Before this season, he’d missed 19 games in five years. It took legitimate injuries to keep Edwards from playing 65 games, injuries that voters likely would have been more willing to forgive if given the choice. 

Instead, a season in which Edwards was almost indisputably a top-15 player won’t receive the historical or financial recognition it deserves. He wasn’t the first player punished by this broken rule, and he won’t be the last.

Manchester United are among several clubs monitoring Sandro Tonali’s situation at Newcastle ahead of the summer transfer window

Sandro Tonali has reportedly been offered to Real Madrid amid interest from Manchester United. The Manchester Evening News understands the 25-year-old is admired by the Reds and has emerged as a potential replacement for Casemiro, who is set to leave at the end of the season.

Tonali is viewed as someone who could play a major role in the Reds’ midfield rebuild and is understood to have an agreement with Newcastle allowing him to leave after three years at the club. Several Premier League sides are monitoring his situation, with Newcastle set to miss out on Champions League football, a factor that could make it harder for them to keep hold of him.

However, Spanish newspaper Diario AS (via Football Espana) claims Real Madrid have been given the chance to sign Tonali, having already carried out their due diligence this season. The Spanish giants are said to have sent a scout to Newcastle to watch the Italian in person.

That said, Tonali is not considered a ‘first‑choice’ target for Madrid, who would reportedly need to rule out other options before moving for him.

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With interest in the midfielder growing, his agent Giuseppe Riso previously suggested his client’s future would be decided after the World Cup. He said: “Everyone is waiting for the World Cup, and then a thousand situations arise, but everything starts after.”

With Italy failing to qualify for the World Cup, there is no longer any reason to postpone a decision on his future. Italy’s defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties sealed their fate, with Tonali the only Azzurri player to score in the shootout.

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And while Riso said a decision would come after the World Cup, he conceded: “The transfer market essentially starts when the tournament ends. Clearly, you start setting up many negotiations now.”

Newcastle CEO David Hopkinson has made it clear that Sandro Tonali will only be allowed to leave on the club’s terms this summer.

“We haven’t got an overall strategy with regard to players out, necessarily,” he told Sky Sports when asked specifically about Tonali. We think through what players might or might not want to do this summer.

“But if an [Alexander] Isak-like scenario presents itself again, any player under contract is going to leave on our terms and we’re going to maximise the opportunity that might represent for the club. Going forward, our strategy is to buy well and sell well.

“Buying well does not necessarily mean spending the most money. It means working in the marketplace for the players that generate the most value for this club rather than the fee paid for them.

“So there are a multitude of things we need to employ, including developing our own, looking for opportunities in the marketplace and making sure we are maximising our opportunity within the available price we can produce.”

However, with the Magpies likely to miss out on Champions League next season, a competition the Italian is keen to play in, the situation could tilt in United’s favour.

Newcastle have already been linked with a potential replacement for Tonali in French midfielder Kephren Thuram. According to Calciomercato IT, Juventus would be willing to sell him this summer for around €60million (£52m) if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Confusion around Floyd Mayweather’s rematch with Manny Pacquiao is set to continue, with the American insisting that there must be a major change between their fight, despite having already signed contracts for the spectacle.

Mayweather agreed to an exhibition contest against Mike Tyson late last year but then it was unveiled that he would return to the professional scene with a comeback against long-term rival Pacquiao this September.

Netflix have been confirmed as the broadcaster for what could be the biggest boxing event of 2026, with Mayweather’s fabled 50-0 professional record on the line and in jeopardy against the more active ‘Pac Man’.

However, last weekend, Mayweather claimed that he had not signed for a professional encounter and that the fight will instead be his third exhibition bout of the year – rather than an intriguing pro return at the age of 49 years old.

Speaking to ESPN, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, Jas Mathur, claimed that ‘Team Mayweather is insisting on the fight being changed from a sanctioned professional bout to an exhibition’ but that the fight remains on, despite ‘TBE’ being in breach of his contract.

“As of right now, the fight is still on. There is no termination of any sort, and he has signed for a professional fight.

“Floyd is officially in breach of his contract. He’s been in a breach since the day he went out and said what he said on Saturday and he’s officially in a breach as of yesterday.”

Further drama is sure to unfold regarding the event, especially given that, according to Mathur, Mayweather has already profited after taking out an advance on his fight purse.

The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history.

Founded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA – a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego.

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To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. For this article, we begin with the second of two players who wore the No. 77 jersey for the Warriors.

That player would be Golden State big man alum Omer Yurtseven. After ending his college career at Georgetown, Yurtseven went unselected in the 2020 NBA Draft, playing in other leagues until he signed with the Miami Heat in 2021.

The Tashkent, Uzbekistan native played the first two seasons of his pro career with Miami. He also played for the Utah Jazz before he signed with the Dubs in 2026, and he remains with the team at the time of writing.

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During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Yurtseven wore only jersey No. 77 and put up 3.2 points and as many rebounds per game.

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.

This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors jersey history – No. 77 – Omer Yurtseven (2026)

Bodycam footage of Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest in Jupiter Island, Florida, last Friday showed the 15-time major winner saying he was “hoping to” play in this year’s Masters.

As Woods was sitting in a police vehicle, an officer was talking golf with him, mentioning a putter Woods said he won “14 majors” with.

Then, the officer asked Woods if he planned on playing in the Masters, and he responded, “Hoping to.”

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Tiger Woods was arrested on a DUI charge after a crash in Florida March 27, 2026. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office/AP)

Someone associated with Woods walked up to the group talking and added, “Depends on y’all.”

Woods won’t be playing at Augusta National Golf Club next week for the first major of the season, which Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley confirmed earlier this week after the rollover crash and arrest of the five-time green jacket winner.

“Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being,” Ridley said in a statement. “Although Tiger will not be joining us in person next week, his presence will be felt here in Augusta.”

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There was a chance Woods was trying to play in the Masters, and he clearly had that mindset before his crash.

Woods put out a statement, announcing he is stepping away from golf to “seek treatment” after his DUI arrest, which resulted in charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a blood alcohol level (BAL) test after law enforcement said his vehicle collided with another while he drove impaired.

Woods released the statement after entering a plea of not guilty, waiving his right to an arraignment and demanding a trial with a jury Tuesday.

“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods said in a statement posted on social media. 

Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club after a match against the Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center March 24, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (Adam Glanzman/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images)

“I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery. 

“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”

Woods was found with prescription opioids in his pocket, which the bodycam footage showed. Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported observing several signs of impairment after the crash. They noted Woods was “sweating profusely,” his movements appeared “lethargic and slow” and his eyes were “bloodshot and glassy” and “extremely dilated” after he removed his sunglasses.

Deputies conducted field sobriety tests with Woods as he sat on the bumper of a car, and one deputy had her finger in the air as Woods, while hiccupping, tried to follow with his eyes.

This arrest marked Woods’ second DUI arrest within the last decade. In 2017, he was taken into custody, also in Jupiter Island, after taking prescription drugs and falling asleep behind the wheel of a running car at 3 a.m.

Tiger Woods plays his shot from the 18th tee during the continuation of the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club April 12, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

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Woods was also involved in a 2021 rollover crash that resulted in serious leg injuries and emergency surgeries, which is what he was alluding to during the field sobriety tests.

Woods also signed up for the U.S. Senior Open, according to The Golf League teammate Kevin Kisner, which is scheduled for early July.

Fox News’ Ryan Morik, Paulina Dedaj and Julia Bonavita contributed to this report.

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Tiger Woods said he was “just talking to the president” on the phone following his car crash, according to bodycam footage released by Florida police.

Fifteen-time major winner Woods, 50, was arrested after escaping unhurt from the accident in which he clipped a trailer he was attempting to overtake and rolled his Range Rover.

He was charged with driving under the influence, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test following last week’s incident on Jupiter Island, Florida.

Woods was arrested and spent eight hours in custody on Friday before being bailed.

Martin County court documents showed Woods formally skipped an initial court appearance on Tuesday, but entered a written plea of not guilty via his lawyers and demanded a jury trial.

Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the crash released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office shows Woods making a phone call and can be heard saying “thank you so much” before being asked by an officer to stay “down here with us please”.

Woods replied: “Yeah, I was just talking to the president.”

It is not clear if he was referring to Donald Trump.

The US president told reporters following the crash: “I feel so badly. He’s got some difficulty. He’s a very close friend of mine, he’s an amazing person, an amazing man.”

In further bodycam footage, Woods described looking down at his phone before feeling a “boom” as he crashed his car.

The footage shows Woods, wearing sunglasses, on his knees being assessed for any injuries on a grass verge close to the accident site at a junction.

He described the moment he crashed by saying: “I look down at my phone and all of a sudden… boom.”

When asked if he was comfortable, Woods replied: “Yeah, yeah.” He was then told by the police officer that he would be checked over by a doctor.

The officer then walked over to speak with the driver of the other vehicle, which was towing a trailer, with Woods’ black Range Rover flipped on its side at the junction of a narrow side road.

The driver of the other vehicle, who was also unhurt, is reported to have said he was stationary in front of Woods’ vehicle at the time of the collision.

More footage shows Woods undergoing various sobriety tests and two hydrocodone pills – a prescription opioid used to treat severe pain – were found in his pocket during a search.

When asked by a police officer how much he had to drink today, Woods replied: “None.”

When asked if he was taking any medication, he replied: “I take a few, yes.” Woods added that he had taken all his medication earlier that morning.

After his sobriety tests, Woods was handcuffed and told by the officer: “At this time I do believe that your normal faculties are impaired and you’re under an unknown substance, so you are under arrest for a DUI.”

It was the fourth occasion Woods has been involved in a motoring accident since 2009.

He has undergone numerous surgeries throughout his career, many to the leg and ankle, since suffering multiple injuries in a serious crash in 2021.

Prior to the incident, there had been speculation over whether Woods might play at the Masters – an event he has won five times – next week.

That will now not happen and the PGA of America said on Wednesday that Woods had turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup after he announced he would step away from golf for a period to focus on his health and wellbeing.

A cross-conference matchup on Thursday’s NBA schedule features the Detroit Pistons hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. Detroit (55-21) is the No. 1 seed in the East and is coming off a Tuesday win over Toronto, 127-116. Minnesota (46-29) is the West’s fifth seed and is coming off a 30-point Monday victory over Dallas. These teams just played on Saturday in which the Pistons prevailed 109-87. Anthony Edwards (knee) has been ruled out, as had Jaden McDaniels (knee).

Tip-off from is at 7 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Wolves lead the all-time series by the narrowest of margins with a 36-35 record. The latest Timberwolves vs. Pistons odds from DraftKings Sportsbook have Detroit as the 5.5-point favorite. The over/under for total points scored is 222.5. Before making any Pistons vs. Timberwolves picks, check out the Timberwolves vs. Pistons predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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After 10,000 simulations of Timberwolves vs. Pistons, SportsLine’s model is going Over on the total (222.5). Detroit has heavily leaned over as of late, as its games have eclipsed the total in back-to-back outings, as well as in four of the last five. For Minnesota, being on the road has had its contests lean over. The Wolves have seen the Over go 21-15 in away games, while Minnesota as a road underdog has the seen the Over hit 58.3% of the time.

Minnesota is projected to have the game’s top two scorers. However, Detroit counters with superior balance in the absence of Cade Cunningham (lung). The Pistons are forecasted to have eight players score more than 8 points, compared to Minnesota’s six players with more than 8 points. Both squads are projected to allow at least 4 more points than their season averages as the Over hits 60.6% of the time. See the Pistons vs. Timberwolves spread pick at SportsLine.

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During the World Cup warm-up between the France national football team and Colombia, Kylian Mbappé came on late and requested for the captain’s armband to be taken from N’Golo Kanté and given to him.

A post shared online described how it happened:

“Kylian Mbappé asked Rayan Cherki to take the France captain’s armband from N’Golo Kante while he was coming on against Colombia.

Kante handed it over to Cherki to be given to Kylian.”

Kanté passed the armband on without any issue, with Rayan Cherki involved in the exchange.

The moment led to mixed reactions.

Some fans criticised Mbappé, especially as Kanté was marking his 35th birthday, while others pointed out that it is standard for the team’s official captain to take the armband once he comes onto the pitch.

France went on to win the game 3-1, with goals from Désiré Doué and Marcus Thuram.

Do you think what he did was wrong? Should he have just left the armband with Kanté?