Mike Reiss, an NFL reporter at ESPN covering the New England Patriots since 1997 and joining ESPN in 2009, was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year in 2019. McNeese State’s 12th-seeded men’s basketball team upset No. 5 Clemson in the NCAA tournament, causing their website to crash despite preparations. Coach Will Wade, departing for NC State after the tournament, led McNeese to their first tournament victory with a surprise 2-3 zone defense that rattled Clemson in a historic low-scoring first half.
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UEFA to investigate Mbappé, Vini over Atleti game
UEFA is investigating Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dani Ceballos for alleged "indecent conduct" during the Champions League game against Atlético Madrid. Video clips showed Mbappé grabbing his crotch during celebrations, while Rüdiger led teammates in a dancing run around the field after Madrid's victory. A ban could impact the players' availability for the upcoming quarterfinal against Arsenal, similar to a case involving Jude Bellingham at the European Championship last...
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