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QB Who? Bears claim trade interest high in backup Tyson Bagent
Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up while quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) looks on before an NFC Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Nobody predicted a quarterback quandary for the Chicago Bears this offseason.
With Caleb Williams leading a revival alongside first-year head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears won their first playoff game in 15 years and have the firepower behind their third-year quarterback to remain competitive in the near term.
But general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine they are indeed wrestling with a weighty decision at QB: whether or not to listen to trade calls for backup Tyson Bagent.
“It’s a really tough decision for us,” Poles said Tuesday, speaking an hour before Johnson took the podium at the Indiana Convention Center adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium. “Obviously the tough thing is with what Ben thinks about Tyson, what I think about Tyson, what our locker room thinks about Tyson, it’s a tough decision for us. I think he would have an opportunity to go and perform for a team and do some really good things. You’ve got to weigh the short-term and long-term. So now, what’s the cost for a replacement to get someone like Tyson? Interesting dynamic there that we’re going to have to work through.
Bagent was undrafted in 2023 after five seasons as the starter at Division II Shepherd. He won a backup job in training camp before Johnson’s arrival in 2025.
He won two of his four starts as a rookie, including his first over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bagent, who turns 26 in June, signed a two-year extension in August 2025 following Johnson’s first training camp with Bagent and the Bears.
“I love Tyson. We will always do what’s best for organization,” Johnson said. “I’m of the mind that he was one of the best 32 in the NFL.”
–Field Level Media
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The No. 10 seed UCF Knights will battle the seven-seeded UCLA Bruins in a first-round matchup in the East Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday. Two of the top 12 assist leaders in the country will face off in this matchup. UCLA’s Donovan Dent, who piled up 250 assists at 7.6 per game, and UCF’s Themus Fulks, who dished out 214 at 6.7 per game. UCF (21-11) lost to Big 12 champion Arizona 59-81, while UCLA (23-11) lost to Big 12 tournament champion Purdue 73-66. UFC has some high-profile wins, including Texas Tech and Kansas, but has lost four of five entering the NCAA Tournament. This is UCF’s first NCAA tournament since 2019, and just the first time since joining the Big 12.
Tipoff from the Xfinity Mobile Arena at Aztec Bowl in Philadelphia, Pa., is set for 6:25 p.m. ET. The Bruins are 5.5-point favorites in the latest UCLA vs. UCF odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 152.5. Before making any UCF vs. UCLA picks, check out the men’s college basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every college basketball game 10,000 times. It entered the NCAA tournament on a sizzling 11-1 run on its top-rated over/under college basketball picks dating back to last season, and is on a 28-22 run on top-rated CBB side picks.
Now, the model has simulated UCLA vs. UCF 10,000 times and just revealed its men’s college basketball picks and March Madness predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several men’s college basketball odds and men’s college basketball lines for UCF vs. UCLA:
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Top UCLA vs. UCF predictions
After 10,000 simulations of UCLA vs. UCF, SportsLine’s model is going Over on the total (152.5 points). The total has gone over in five of the Bruins’ last seven games played on a Friday. UCLA is also 5-0 against the spread in its last five games.
The model projects the Knights to have four players score 10.7 points or more, including Themus Fulks, who is projected to score 14.7 points. The Bruins are projected to have five players score 13.3 points or more, led by Tyler Bilodeau, who is projected to score 20.3 points. The model is projecting the Over to clear in 52.5% of simulations. See the spread pick at SportsLine.
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The model also says one side of the spread is the better value. You can only see that pick at SportsLine.
So who wins UCLA vs. UCF, and which side of the spread is the better value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to back, all from the advanced model that has simulated this game 10,000 times, and find out.
The first day of the NCAA Tournament is in the books, and the results were mostly disappointing for teams from the West.
Of the five teams competing on Thursday, only No. 13-seed Gonzaga survived, defeating 4-seed Kennesaw State.
Thursday’s scores and Friday games appear below.
Thursday Scores
(11) Texas 79, (6) BYU 71
(10) Texas A&M 63, (7) Saint Mary’s 50
(4) Arkansas 97, (13) Hawai’i 78
(2) Houston 78, (5) Idaho 47
(3) Gonzaga defeated 73, (14) Kennesaw State, 64
Friday Games
Five more teams from the West are in action today, beginning with No. 10-seed Santa Clara at 9:15 a.m. PT, and concluding with Cal Baptist at 6:45 p.m.
Here are the times and networks:
- No. 10-seed Santa Clara vs. 7-seed Kentucky, 9:15 a.m, PT CBS
(Preview: Zags Set to Cruse as Gaels, Broncos Seek Hot Start in Dance)
- No. 1 Arizona vs. 16-seed Long Beach, 10:35 a.m., TNT
- No. 9-seed Utah State vs. 8-seed Villanova, 1:10 pm. TNT
(Preview: Hot-Shooting Utah State Looks to Roll Villanova in Dance)
- No. 7-seed UCLA vs. 10-seed UCF, 4:25 p.m. TBS
(Preview: Streaky UCLA Poised for First-Round Shootout with UCF)
- No. 13-seed Cal Baptist vs 4-seed Kansas, 6:45 p.m, CBS
Henderson’s rink – Lisa Davie, Hailey Duff, Katie McMillan and Watt – are competing in their first World Championships after their recent national championship win in Dumfries. Sophie Jackson’s rink, who represented Great Britain at the Winter Olympics, were absent from that competition.
“This week maybe wasn’t about making play-offs for us, it was more about gaining the experience and enjoying the week as a whole, so we will want to finish out strong against Norway and are just out to try our best and enjoy our last game,” added Watt.
Having beaten Australia so comfortably earlier in the day, the Scots looked to be heading for another victory when they led Italy 4-1 after five ends.
But Stefania Constantini’s rink struck back with a three at the sixth end and, although the Scots took a single to lead 5-4, the Italians scored at the final two ends to secure a victory that keeps them in the running for a play-off place.
Switzerland, who lead the way with nine wins and one defeat, hosts Canada, Japan and Sweden have secured their places in the play-offs.
South Korea, China, Turkey and Italy are vying for the two remaining places.
Mar 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) celebrates after the Mammoth defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images A potential Stanley Cup playoff preview is on the schedule for Friday when the Anaheim Ducks visit the Utah Mammoth.
The teams will be the meeting for the third time this season and the first time in Salt Lake City. The Ducks won 3-2 in overtime on Nov. 17, and the Mammoth responded with a 7-0 rout on Dec. 3.
Utah (36-27-6, 78 points), sitting in the first Western Conference wild-card spot, should be feeling good heading into the Friday tilt after shutting out the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 on Thursday in Las Vegas.
Captain Clayton Keller scored twice in the first period and Utah goalie Karel Vejmelka made 28 saves for his second shutout of the season. Barrett Hayton had a goal and an assist for the Mammoth, who have won back-to-back games and are 5-2-2 in the past nine games.
“It’s a learning process sometimes for a lot of guys that haven’t been in that situation or played in those high-pressure situations,” Keller said, according to NHL.com, about his teammates’ status entering the stretch run. “Every game, every point matters. So, it’s good to see our group grow this year, inch by inch, and we’ve been getting better as the year has gone on.”
Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny added, “We have to keep looking in front of us, stay humble and one game at a time. We’re just helping ourselves right now, but there will be ups and downs ahead and you need to be consistent. … We’ll celebrate tonight, but at midnight, we need to switch the page because there’s another strong opponent (Friday).”
Vejmelka posted his 31st win of the season, the second-best total in the NHL behind the 32 of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy, though he had some help. The Golden Knights had four shots hit the post.
The shutout was the eighth of Vejmelka’s career in five NHL seasons. Anaheim (37-27-4, 78 points) sits atop the Pacific Division standings, one point ahead of the Edmonton Oilers and two in front of the Golden Knights. However, the Ducks aren’t in top form. They have lost four of their past six games (2-3-1), most recently falling 3-2 in overtime to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.
In that contest, the Ducks pulled goaltender Lukas Dostal late in the third period, and Leo Carlsson scored off the rebound of Troy Terry’s shot to make it 2-2 at 18:06 of the third period.
Flyers forward Noah Cates scored at 2:17 of overtime, and the goal originally was reviewed for being offside before eventually being allowed to stand.
“It was a hard-fought game,” Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said. “They were better than us in the first half. We got way more competitive, and it put us in a good spot, but we’re pretty disappointed with the call at the end.” Carlsson added, according to NHL.com, “We just didn’t play hard enough, I think. Just weird hockey. Got back to it in the third, but, yeah, too late there.”
–Field Level Media
Lyon have been eliminated from the Europa League following their 2-0 home loss to Celta Vigo in the second leg of the round of 16 (1-1 in the first leg). Lyon were hampered by Moussa Niakhaté’s red card in the 19th minute. Rueda opened the scoring just after the hour mark, before Jutglà sealed the Spanish side’s qualification in additional time. After seven consecutive matches without a win, Lyon now turn their focus to Ligue 1.
Lille suffered the same fate as Lyon, losing at Aston Villa (0-2) after an identical defeat in the first leg. McGinn and Bailey secured the qualification, ending the run of French clubs in the Europa League.
In the Conference League, Strasbourg booked their place in the quarter-finals despite a draw against Rijeka (1-1, 2-1 in the first leg), 46 years after their last appearance at this stage.
In biathlon, Lou Jeanmonnot claimed her first overall World Cup title in Oslo, also securing the sprint globe two weeks after winning the individual one.
In handball, France defeated Spain (29-26) in a friendly match, for the debut of head coach Talant Dujshebaev.
In tennis, 17-year-old Moïse Kouamé won his first Masters 1000 match in Miami, defeating American Zachary Svajda (5-7, 6-4, 6-4), ranked 96th in the world.
Finally, in EuroLeague, Monaco won away at Efes Istanbul (98-93), while Paris lost at home to Partizan Belgrade (81-90).
Streisand has been absent from the track since the Blue Diamond, but post-race occurrences have reinforced her position for this Saturday’s Golden Slipper, Clinton McDonald notes.
The trainer out of Cranbourne expressed particular joy at Chayan confirming the Blue Diamond form with an impressive triumph in the Group 2 Reisling Stakes held at Randwick March 7.
Chayan placed second behind Streisand in the Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude before fading behind her and others in the Group 1 Blue Diamond February 21, fueling McDonald’s optimism for Rosehill’s $5 million Group 1.
He considers the Magnus-sired filly the standout of her age group among fillies and relishes her shot at proving it across 1200 metres this weekend.
“We’ve met her twice and beaten her twice,” McDonald said of Chayan.
“I feel my filly is the best filly in the land at the moment and she’s probably the best two-year-old, because she’s been the most consistent from the spring to the autumn.
“She’s had five starts for two seconds, two wins and an unlucky fifth on the track where you couldn’t make ground. She’s been consistently good the whole way through.”
Streisand earned victories in the Blue Diamond and Blue Diamond Prelude post a fifth in the Group 3 Blue Diamond Preview, having been edged out closely in last spring’s Listed Maribyrnong Trial and $500,000 Inglis Banner.
Streisand and Shiki stand as the only pair in this year’s Golden Slipper with five outings, a factor McDonald deems advantageous for the four-week rest.
Just three horses in 40 years have taken the Slipper after four or more weeks off, Courtza included – trained by Ross McDonald for the 1989 Diamond/Slipper double.
Five two-year-olds total have doubled up on Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper wins, colt Sepoy managing it in 2011 as the latest.
Bon Hoysted, McDonald’s grandfather via his mother, prepped Manikato for the achievement in 1978.
“I followed a bit of the same path as dad did with Courtza and we’re going straight to the Slipper (from the Blue Diamond), but we feel that she’s got the race smarts and the race sense to be able to do that,” he said.
Barrier 11 is Streisand’s spot in the Slipper, potentially becoming nine without the third and fourth emergencies, with her gate 10 Diamond win instilling McDonald with barrier confidence.
“It was a slow tempo, but she still sat wide and sprinted off it, so I think she’s in it right up to her ears,” he said.
“She can race on speed, she can race back, she goes on wet and dry. She’s got no chinks in her armour.”
For the Blue Diamond, as before, Ben Melham partners Streisand while aiming for a repeat Golden Slipper glory after She Will Reign in 2017.
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Linus Sebastian, host and founder of the popular YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips, recently criticized the platform over its introduction of 30-second unskippable ads. During Linus Tech Tips’ The WAN Show podcast on March 13, 2026, Linus questioned the platform directly, asking, “Will 30 seconds be enough for you?” For context, Google had rolled out these longer unskippable ads on YouTube for TV in early March 2026.
Speaking on the YouTube podcast, Sebastian stated:
“My only question for YouTube is when will it be enough and can you stop inupifying the service? Because I heard they just added 30 second unskippable ads to TVs. Will 30 seconds be enough for you?” (Timestamp – 2:34:23)
Linus Sebastian further questioned YouTube’s motive behind introducing 30-second unskippable ads, stating:
“Are we just going to go all the way back to cable TV with like 3 minute ad breaks? Can we not?”
Linus Tech Tips highlights YouTube’s massive ad revenue, surpassing major media giants combined
In the same podcast, highlighting the scale of YouTube’s ad-driven business model, Linus Sebastian stated that “YouTube makes more money from ads than Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros. combined.” Citing data from research firm Moffett Nathanson, he noted:
“It turns out YouTube makes more money from ads than Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros. combined. According to research firm Moffett Nathanson, YouTube earned 40.4 billion in ad revenue, while Disney, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Bros. earned 36.1 billion combined.” (Timestamp – 2:32:58)
He further added that, according to its parent company, Alphabet, YouTube had generated 60 billion dollars in ad revenue in 2025:
“Parent company Alphabet confirmed last month that in 2025 YouTube generated 60 billion with a B in revenue which still trails behind Meta which generated 196.2 billion in ad revenue.”
In other news, several former Linus Tech Tips employees have transitioned into independent creators, launching their own YouTube channels after leaving Linus Media Group.
Edited by Niladri Roy
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After No. 12 High Point pulled off a major upset in March Madness, faith was the only thing on one Panther’s mind.
High Point came back from double digits to take down No. 5 Wisconsin in the tournament’s first upset in a thrilling 83-82 victory for its first victory in the tournament ever.
High Point guard Chase Johnston scored the game-winning basket with 11.7 seconds left, and he delivered a faithful message after the game.
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High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) reacts after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. (Craig Strobeck/Imagn Images)
“First and foremost, I wanna give all glory to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” he said. “It’s been an unbelievable season. This is a group of guys that’s built on John 15:13. We serve each other, we love each other, and we’d die for each other. I’m so grateful.”
Johnston’s bucket came on a breakaway layup after Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd missed a layup that would have put the Badgers up 84-81. High Point guard Rob Martin hauled in the rebound and fired downcourt to the streaking Johnston — a 3-point specialist, the bucket was Johnston’s first two-point basket of the season.
High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) is interviewed after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. (Troy Wayrynen/Imagn Images)
After Johnston’s bucket gave High Point the lead, Owen Aquino blocked a driving layup by Boyd. Panthers’ Cam’Ron Fletcher was fouled and missed a free throw, giving the Badgers a chance with 1.8 seconds left, but Andrew Rohde’s long pass was stolen by Terry Anderson, and the celebration was on for High Point and first-year coach Flynn Clayman.
High Point earned a spot in the tournament by winning the Big South title for the second straight season. Last year was its first ever appearance in the tournament, but it lost as a 13-seed to No. 4 Purdue.
Head coach Flynn Clayman of the High Point Panthers is embraced by guard Scotty Washington and forward Terry Anderson after upsetting the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Moda Center on March 19, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. (C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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The Panthers have another tough task on their hands against No. 4 Arkansas on Saturday, but after Clayman called out major schools for avoiding mid-majors throughout the season, he obviously feels pretty confident in his squad.
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Derek Chisora has offered his thoughts on Oleksandr Usyk’s lack of interest in fighting Moses Itauma, for whom he has suggested an alternative dance partner.
Usyk was asked earlier this month whether he would face Itauma, an unbeaten talent, to which he responded by saying he does not wish to “break” the 21-year-old.
By highlighting his age, the Ukrainian made it clear that the prodigy should instead focus on gaining experience and refining his skills, before jumping into the deep end against a generational great such as himself.
Usyk has, after all, outlined his preferred strategy – which includes facing kickboxer Rico Verhoeven on May 23 – and having two more fights before calling time on his illustrious career.
After his next outing, the 39-year-old wants the winner of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois, which takes place for his old WBO world title on May 9.
Then, a potential trilogy showdown with Tyson Fury, who he twice outpointed in 2024, appears to be his ideal swansong, granted they both remain in the win column between now and then.
With Itauma not included in this three-fight plan, heavyweight veteran Chisora has told IFL TV that Usyk has no reason to face the highly-ranked contender
“Why should he fight Itauma? Has Itauma won the British title? Has he won a European title? Has he won an English title?
“Everybody got steps to do. I think Moses Itauma should go and win the European title, British title and other belts.
“He should fight Fabio [as he’s ranked No.2 with the WBO]. That’s a good fight for Fabio.”
While Itauma has not won any of the above-mentioned titles, he is nonetheless widely regarded as a world heavyweight champion in waiting.
Before being presented with the opportunity to prove his title-winning ability, though, the prolific knockout artist must first come through Jermaine Franklin on March 28.
Chisora’s suggestion of Wardley presents an issue, with both men sharing a trainer in Ben Davison. Though Itauma has not ruled it out, he has recognised a fight with Dubois, should he manage to dethrone Wardley in May, is a much simpler way to a belt.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has created history by making the highest break in professional snooker after hitting a 153 at the World Open.
The 50-year-old is preparing for next month’s World Snooker Championship, where he will attempt to win a record eighth crown in the modern era by breaking a tie for seven with Stephen Hendry.
And in his last tournament before heading to Sheffield, O’Sullivan achieved the record feat after leaving quarter-final opponent Ryan Day in a snooker at the start of the opening frame.
After the Welshman’s failed attempt to get out of it, O’Sullivan was given a free ball.
The seven-time world champion started his break with the green before pocketing the opening black to leave him on eight points before starting to target the reds.
O’Sullivan then reeled off the 15 reds, accompanied by 13 further blacks and two pinks before clearing up the colours to land a record-breaking 153.
His rapid start paved the way for a dominant 5-0 victory as O’Sullivan stormed into the semi-finals in China.
“Big shout out to all the people who have messaged me and congratulated me on the 153,” O’Sullivan said in a video posted on X.
“It was a pretty cool moment, really happy to do it. Thank you to everyone out there who has supported me.”
“A privilege to be here to watch that. To speak over it,” former world No. 3 Neal Foulds said during commentary for TNT Sports.
“That was an incredible moment for me just to watch O’Sullivan do what he did there. A break of 153, it’s almost like: ‘Did it really happen? Have I dreamt it?’ Incredible stuff.”
O’Sullivan will play Yize Wu for a place in the final after the Chinese star defeated Mark Allen in the quarter-finals.
PA also contributed to this report
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