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New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore will not face a domestic assault and battery charge after Massachusetts prosecutors decided to drop the case.

Barmore, 26, appeared in Attleboro District Court with his representation on Monday for an arraignment that was rescheduled from Feb. 3 because of the Patriots playing in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. At Monday’s proceeding, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn told the judge that prosecutors considered the case “not viable,” Boston’s WCVB reported.

Outside the courthouse, Quinn told reporters that the woman who made the complaint against Barmore did not want to travel out of state for the case, according to The Associated Press. Additionally, the fact that Barmore was not arrested when the complaint was initially filed played a significant factor in the prosecutors’ decision.

“Domestic violence is something that I've taken very seriously my whole career," Quinn said, via WCVB. "But we have an obligation as a DA to review all the evidence, and our review of the evidence was, this was not a case that we could prove."

Quinn added that the decision did not pass judgment on what may have occurred.

The criminal complaint stated that Barmore took his then-girlfriend’s phone after an argument over air conditioning and food temperature on Aug. 8. As the woman attempted to leave Barmore’s home and screamed for help, he allegedly threw her to the ground and grabbed her by the shirt.

According to court documents, the alleged victim called a car service provided to Patriots players to drive her and her daughter to Delaware.

The woman told local police that she reported the incident on Aug. 25, providing officers with a photo displaying bruises that she claimed were sustained when Barmore threw her to the floor.

Barmore’s attorney initially denied that any crime had occurred, saying “the evidence will demonstrate that no criminal conduct took place.”

In December, the woman emailed prosecutors saying that she did not want to move forward with charges, court documents stated.

Less than 24 hours after being traded to the Baltimore Ravens, Maxx Crosby gave an emotional goodbye to the Las Vegas Raiders and their fans on his podcast, “The Rush.”

“I put everything into trying to win as a Raider…. It’s been a damn journey,” Crosby said before recalling his memories of being drafted in 2019 and receiving a call from then-head coach Jon Gruden. “It felt perfect.”

“Ever since I’ve been here, I’ve had one goal and one mission, and that’s to become the best version of myself and help bring a championship back to the Raider organization,” he continued. “I feel like I left everything I had on the table for this team. I’ve given my heart and soul, and I feel like… I let you all down, man.”

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Crosby played seven seasons for the Raiders, averaging 10 sacks per year. But in only one of those seasons did the Raiders have a winning record and make the playoffs. During the 2021-22 campaign, Las Vegas finished 10-7 and lost in the wild-card round to the Cincinnati Bengals.

“It was the most fun year I’ve ever had playing football,” Crosby said. “It was an absolute journey, to say the least.”

Crosby went on to thank team owner Mark Davis for giving him an opportunity, allowing him to grow as a player and for standing by him when he checked into rehab for alcoholism after his rookie season. He also singled out Mike Mayock, the general manager who drafted him.

The five-time Pro Bowler also emphasized how much he loves Raiders fans and said the circumstances that led to him being traded were “a whirlwind.”

“You guys have supported me through it all; the ups, the downs,” he said. “The passion. I understand people have their opinions and people are gonna be upset. You guys have every right to be upset. I totally understand that because you guys have passion for the game and you love this team and organization, and want to have a winner, just like myself.”

Crosby said he had “no ill will” toward the Raiders, but fans and media might notice that he didn’t thank minority owner Tom Brady until the very end, referring to him as “Brady” with the ownership group.

Nor did Crosby mention Brady’s longtime associate Alex Guerrero, currently employed as the team’s “wellness coordinator.” Crosby and other Raiders players were reportedly “frustrated” with Guerrero and his role in the organization, according to The Athletic’s Mike SIlver.

Yet after singling out Raiders strength and conditioning coach Rick Slate, trainer Rick Grant for their work together, Crosby said he was “so excited” to join the Ravens and help them try to win a Super Bowl.

“It’s time for the next chapter,” he said.

Lehigh and Holy Cross finished at the bottom of the Patriot League's men's basketball standings this season. But the two teams essentially christened the 2026 edition of March Madness with a wild ending to their quarterfinal matchup in the conference tournament on Thursday.

Nasir Whitlock's heave from half-court gave Lehigh a 69-66 win and a spot in the Patriot League tournament semifinals. 

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The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins on Thursday and Team USA will open versus Brazil on Friday at Houston's Daikin Park. The U.S. players reported to Phoenix over the weekend for training camp and will play an exhibition against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. 

Several U.S. players appeared on Monday's "The Pat McAfee Show," which broadcast live from Arizona for the Team USA workouts. Among those interviewed were team captain and American League MVP Aaron Judge, MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh, National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, Clayton Kershaw and Bryce Harper.

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Coming off the 2026 Winter Olympics and the U.S. winning gold medals in men's and women's hockey at Milan Cortina, Harper said those achievements have motivated him and his teammates even more to win the WBC. 

"The Olympics, what an incredible thing. I'm missing the Olympics so much," Harper told McAfee. "Seeing the women's hockey, men's hockey take gold... what an incredible experience to watch them play and do their thing and represent our country."

"To take that and come into what we're doing now, it's just the swagger we need to have," he added, referring to Jack Hughes scoring the game-winner versus Canada after getting teeth knocked out. "The cool thing about baseball and the World Baseball Classic, or the Olympics, you see the culture of everything of baseball from the Dominican Republic to Japan to us, to everybody."

Team USA is the favorite to win the 2026 WBC with more stars including AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Bobby Witt Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Schwarber on the roster. Defending champion Japan with NL MVP Shohei Ohtani and World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto is also viewed favorably, having won three tournaments. The Dominican Republic (2013 winners) and Venezuela are also considered contenders. 

Manager Mark DeRosa announced that Logan Webb will start the U.S. opener on Friday, followed by Skubal, Skenes and Nolan McLean. Skubal will face Great Britain, Skenes will pitch versus Mexico and McLean will start against Italy in Pool B play. The top two finishers will advance to the quarterfinals, also played in Houston.