When it comes to picking the winner of Super Bowl LX, New England Patriots legend Tom Brady is refusing to take a side.

Speaking on Jim Gray’s Let’s Go podcast, the seven-time Super Bowl winner revealed he’s focused on the quality of this weekend’s game in Santa Clara, California, not the result.

“I just wanna see good football. I wanna see good plays, good throws, good strategy, good decisions. And that’s the joy in the game for me,” Brady said. “I don’t have a dog in the fight in this one. May the best team win.”

Given Brady won six of his seven Super Bowl rings with the Patriots, his decision not to back his former team surprised many, including Boston 25’s Gene Lavanchy and Nicole Gabe.

“He said he doesn’t ‘have a dog in this fight. He’s got a dog in this fight. He’s got a dog that has been very loyal, a dog that has been very friendly, a dog that’s been house trained, a dog that doesn’t bark at strangers,” Lavanchy said on the Tuesday edition of the Boston 25 Morning News. “He’s a Patriot for goodness sake! That struck me as odd.”

Gabe added, “Everything that he’s said about Drake Maye, too..I mean, he only praised him. Drake Maye also looks up to him...Kind of surprising, especially after that statue being built right in front of Gillette.”

Lavanchy speculated that Brady might be trying to maintain his independence as a broadcaster or remain impartial since he’s also a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Brady did tell Gray that he was happy to see the Patriots succeeding under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, his former teammate of eight years in the 2000s.

In terms of the Patriots, this is a new chapter in New England, and I’m glad everyone’s embraced the Mike Vrabel regime, all the amazing players that have worked so hard to get their club to this position. We did it for 20 years. There was a little bit of a hiatus in there, but the Patriots are back, and it’s a very exciting time for everyone in New England."

The Patriots and Seahawks kick off the Super Bowl on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

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The Atlanta Braves says they are “well on our way towards launching a new era” in how the team’s games are broadcasted. The news comes with the future of FanDuel Sports Network up in the air.

The Braves and eight other MLB teams ended their deals with Main Street Sports Group, which operates the networks, last month.

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On Monday, the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays said MLB will produce and distribute their games.

The Braves, Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels have not released what they plan to do with their broadcast rights. But in a statement released, Atlanta said it will have a decision in the coming weeks

“The Atlanta Braves are aware of the reports regarding Main Street Sports Group. While disappointed with this development, we have been actively preparing for this outcome and are well on our way towards launching a new era in Braves broadcasting,” the team said.

“Throughout Braves Country and beyond, we have one of the largest and most dedicated fan bases in sports, as well as one of the most expansive television territories, and we are excited about bringing Braves baseball to our fans in new ways,” the statement continued.

If the Braves joins the other teams in letting MLB produce and distribute their games, Commissioner Rob Manfred has said the league will be ready.

“The clubs have control over the timing. They can make a decision to move to MLB Media because of the contractual status now. I think that what’s happening right now: clubs are evaluating their alternatives,” Manfred said in December.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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The National Football League, in partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH and the Steelers, have released the first official renderings of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

The new renderings show a two-site Draft campus designed to showcase Pittsburgh’s landmarks, waterways and skyline, according to VisitPITTSBURGH.

The Draft Theater and Main Stage will be located outside of Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore. The Draft Theater will be a viewing area that will create a dramatic setting for pick selections and televised coverage, according to a release.

“We’re excited by the NFL’s release of renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft,” said Dan Rooney, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Football fans from around the world will see how Pittsburgh’s iconic landscape creates a natural amphitheater, providing the perfect setting for this world-class celebration of football – all in the heart of Western Pennsylvania – a region that holds a unique place in the history of the game.”

A part of the NFL Draft Experience, the league’s interactive fan festival, will be located at Point State Park. It will feature interactive activities, youth programming, food and beverage offerings and immersive NFL exhibits designed for fans of all ages.

“These renderings bring the 2026 NFL Draft vision to life in a way that is uniquely Pittsburgh,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business, International and League Events. “From the North Shore to Point State Park, this campus design captures the city’s energy, authenticity, and deep-rooted connection to the game, while delivering an unforgettable experience for fans around the world.”

To connect the Draft Theater and the NFL Draft Experience, the Roberto Clemente Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic and used as a pedestrian-only corridor. In addition, the Gateway Clipper Fleet will provide river transportation between the two sites in Downtown and the North Shore.

“The layout of the 2026 NFL Draft campus is intentionally designed to celebrate Pittsburgh’s sense of place,” said Jerad Bachar, President & CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH. “From the North Shore to Point State Park, across the Roberto Clemente Bridge and along the rivers, this Draft will showcase our city’s character, connectivity, and hospitality in a way only Pittsburgh can.”

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23-25. VisitPITTSBURGH said 500,000 to 700,000 fans are expected to attend the Draft.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers helped make NFL history during the 2025 season as they hosted the Minnesota Vikings in the first NFL regular season game ever played in Ireland. So when does the NFL plan to return to play in Ireland?

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell revealed hopefully within the next few years.

“We did have a wonderful time. Both clubs had a great time. I think our fans had a spectacular time,” Goodell said during his annual state of the NFL news conference ahead of the Super Bowl on Monday. “That game had more people come from the states from an international game than any game in our series.”

This season’s game in Ireland was a smashing hit. According to NFL Media, the Steelers-Vikings game averaged 7.9 million viewers (TV+Digital), making it the second-most NFL Network watched game ever.

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This season was another year of disappointing play from the Jaguars defensive interior. For a while, Arik Armstead’s play kept the unit afloat, but a late-season injury would leave the Jags desperate for production from their defensive tackles when they needed it most.

On the season, the Jaguars’ defensive tackles ranked 23rd in Pressure % and 24th in Pass-Rush Win %, according to Pro Football Focus. But, as previously mentioned, the unit ranked dead last following Arik Armstead’s injury, collecting just 12 pressures and zero sacks over the last five weeks.

Arik Armstead

Armstead started the year off red hot and looked to be back to his former San Francisco self. Through the first 12 weeks, he totaled 41 pressures and 5.5 sacks. At the time, those figures ranked among the league’s best at the position. He even put the final nail in the coffin against his former ball club with a strip sack onto Brock Purdy in the closing minutes.

Unfortunately, a hand injury ruined what could have been a career year for Armstead. Prior to it, Armstead had averaged 3.7 pressures per game and 5.5 sacks in 11 games. After, he mustered just 1.3 pressures per game and zero sacks. He recorded just one pressure in the Jaguars’ Wildcard game against the Bills.

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It’s tough to envision Armstead’s future in Jacksonville. On one hand, you could argue the Jags saw a resurgence before his hand injury. On the other, he isn’t getting any younger and the Jaguars are in desperate need of a future at the position.

Davon Hamilton

DaVon Hamilton has never really offered the Jaguars much as a pass-rusher. Over the entirety of his career, he has accounted for just 79 pressures and 5.5 sacks across 86 games and six seasons.

It’s no real surprise that Hamilton ranked 117th among the Top-127 defensive tackles with a 3.6% Pass-Rush Win %. Where Hamilton does shine is in run defense. In 2025, Hamilton ranked Top-25 in Run-Stop % for the third time in the last four seasons.

The question is, how much is that worth? His play was no doubt a huge factor that contributed to the Jaguars No. 1-ranked run defense, but does that warrant his $12.5 million cap hit next season?

The Rest

Unfortunately for Jaguars fans, there wasn’t much outside of Armstead and Hamilton this season. Maason Smith failed to develop as Armstead’s future replacement, and the remaining tackles were more of a revolving door of fill-ins. As a collective, the group totaled just 17 pressures and one sack.

Smith recorded 11 of those pressures, which was tied for second among Jacksonville DTs, but that’s a massive disappointment after 14 as a rookie. He was even a healthy scratch down the stretch, including the Wildcard game.

Someone to monitor is newcomer Matt Dickerson. He didn’t make too much noise on the scoresheet, but the staff seems to like him enough to make him a starter down the stretch. That said, he only recorded four pressures, but his Pass-Rush Win % was nearly twice as high as Hamilton’s (6.0%).

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Attorneys for a Tuskegee University basketball coach who was put in handcuffs and escorted off the court during a game at Morehouse College says he was trying to protect his players.

The Southern Intercollegiate Conference is fining Morehouse an undisclosed amount for not following safety policy for the players.

“They shouldn’t be on the court,” head coach Benjy Taylor can be heard saying in video of the incident.

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When he complained, Taylor was placed in handcuffs and walked off the court.

"In this situation, you have an officer who was flexing power‚" attorney Harry Daniels told Channel 2’s Michael Doudna.

Daniels said that throughout the game, Morehouse College allowed members of its football team on the flood, just a few feet away from Tuskegee’s players.

When the game ended, those football players tried to join the handshake line.

“It’s crowd control,” Daniels said. “It deals with safety.”

He says Taylor tried to get security to do their job, but instead of helping, they put him in cuffs.

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“Honestly, our kids were wrong. The kids shouldn’t have been in line, shouldn’t have been on the floor,” Morehouse alum and high school basketball coach Darron Rogers Jr. said.

He told Doudna that he’s disappointed in what happened.

“I did go to Morehouse, and it is Tuskegee; we have a deep hatred for Tuskegee. But to see that coach get handcuffed, it was kind of a little, a little short, it was embarrassing,” Rogers said.

Channel 2 Action News has reached out to Morehouse College on multiple occasions for a statement, but has not heard back.

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For Kyle Dreessen, his passion for the Seahawks runs deep. So deep, his marital tattoo is a “12” on his ring finger.

“The Seahawks were his first love,” Kyle’s wife, Blair Dreessen, said.

It’s a love and a support that has meant more the last several years as Kyle battled Grade 4 brain cancer.

As the Seahawks made the Super Bowl, Blair took to social media to try and make Kyle’s lifelong dream of seeing his team play in the sport’s biggest game.

“If the Seahawks are watching, my bucket list is for you guys to go to the Super Bowl and take me with you,” Kyle told KIRO 7 when we spoke to him in November.

He and Blair took to the KIRO 7 airwaves last week, calling for the Seahawks to get them to the game.

The team had all the plans to do so, but an anonymous person close to the Dreessen family swooped in first, gifting them airfare, hotels and the tickets to San Francisco.

“Being a diehard sports fan, it shows you that it’s not always about the Saturdays, or whatever day they’re playing. It’s about the community, the rivalry, the camaraderie.” Kyle said, " You can have teams that just can’t stand each other, but you still have that commonality of coming and being together as a community to share a common interest. It’s something that’s always been there for me."

Treatment has been taxing, and the diagnosis is a weight to carry on its own. The Seahawks and this season’s success have been a savior to the Dreessens.

“When you’re going through something like this, you need to hold on to the glimmers, you need moments of hope.” Blair reflected, “When we got the diagnosis, I wanted to give him something to hold on to hope to continue to keep pushing forward to keep having something in the future that was positive.”

After their segment aired, people they hadn’t heard from for years reached out: even fans across the country, whom they had never met.

“Even Patriots fans were saying, ‘We hope you win the game, we hope that your husband gets to go,” Blair said.

The Dreessons will fly out on Thursday to soak in the entire fan experience as a member of the 12’s.

When they get home, it will be Kyle’s 12^th and final chemotherapy treatment.

“The fact that there are people out there and organizations out there that take the time to understand how something as just a thought or a prayer can make a big difference for anyone going through my situation,” Kyle said.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Maybe the game itself will live up to the hype, because Super Bowl Opening Night was calmer than usual.

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots (17-3) take on Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks (16-3) on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers.

The media frenzy that kicks off the week’s festivities on Monday night was smaller, quieter and far less outrageous than recent years.

The crowd inside the San Jose Convention Center included more than 5,000 fans — it’s been twice that size or more in larger arenas. More than 2,000 reporters from across the globe were credentialed to cover the typically zany event, down from 6,000 media members in Las Vegas two years ago.

There was no sign of the naked man in a barrel. Nobody wore a wedding dress and proposed to Maye. Reporters weren’t asking players to dance or perform odd tricks.

Still, it wasn’t all football and X’s and O’s.

Maye was asked about his wife, Ann Michael Maye, and her popular baking videos on social media.

“Keep being you,” he said. “You’re the better half of me and I love you. It’s such a special moment for me to follow your journey. I know you do it for something bigger than yourself and that’s what makes it special.”

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel refused to compare Maye to Tom Brady and was asked several questions about playing for Bill Belichick. He had fun with a reporter from Nickelodeon who presented him with a purple-and-green chain that read, “Slime.” Vrabel wore it but feared he’d get that green, gooey stuff splashed all over his head.

“Why do you keep looking up? Am I about to get slimed?” he said.

Assured he wasn’t, Vrabel was asked if there’s one player he would want to slime.

“Stefon Diggs,” he said without hesitation.

Diggs, the standout receiver, was full of praise for his coach.

“I’ve had great coaches but this guy played the game, he knows we’re gonna grind and he takes care of us,” Diggs said.

The Patriots spent one hour fielding questions before giving way to the Seahawks, who were set to take the stage an hour afterward.

An event that began as a daytime introduction of the teams has evolved into a live, ticketed, prime-time showcase on national television.

The Patriots are aiming for an NFL-record seventh Lombardi trophy and first without Brady and coach Belichick.

Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls as a linebacker with New England, inherited a 4-13 team and has the Patriots on the verge of their first championship parade in seven years.

Maye had a sensational sophomore season, becoming a finalist for the AP NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards while leading the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl.

A stifling defense has led the way for the Patriots in the playoffs, holding three opponents to just 8.7 points per game.

This is a Super Bowl rematch from one of the most memorable endings among the first 59. The Patriots beat the Seahawks 28-24 when Malcolm Butler picked off Russell Wilson’s pass from the 1 in the final minute on Feb. 1, 2015.

The Seahawks had the NFL’s stingiest defense, led by tackle Leonard Williams, linebacker Ernest Jones IV and cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Seattle allowed just 17.1 points per game.

But Darnold’s resurgence will be the top storyline of the week. A No. 3 overall pick by the New York Jets in 2018, Darnold is thriving on his fifth team.

Despite winning 14 games with Minnesota in 2024, the Vikings let Darnold walk away in free agency. He became the first quarterback to lead two teams to consecutive 14-win seasons and has proved his doubters wrong. Now, he’s trying to help Seattle win its second Super Bowl in the franchise’s fourth appearance in the game.

At least Darnold has experienced this week’s shenanigans. He was a backup to Brock Purdy when the 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago.

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The Connecticut Yankee bar in San Francisco, an unassuming blue building in the heart of the city, has become a spontaneous watering hole for Patriots fan in the area for Super Bowl LX.

Owned and managed by New England native Jonathan Breuer, the bar provides a dedicated space for Patriots supporters to gather on the West Coast. The venue is filled with sports memorabilia and jerseys, creating an environment that many patrons describe as a “home away from home” for the local fan base.

Breuer, the manager and owner of Connecticut Yankee, grew up in New England before moving to the West Coast. He said owning a Boston-themed establishment was a goal he had since his youth.

“In my senior yearbook was to own a Boston bar. And it happened 20 something years later,” Breuer said.

The bar’s interior is decorated with jerseys and memorabilia that represent both the current team and its past history.

The venue attracts local residents from the Bay Area as well as visitors from across the country.

One patron told Boston 25 the bar has become a personal landmark.

“My license plate is hung up in the bathroom here. Like, this has been my home,” he said. “Just, it’s one of the best feelings to be able to walk in here. It’s fun here. We’re like family here.”

The bar will host events throughout the week, including a viewing party for the big game on Sunday.

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It’s the dead of winter, but at Fenway Park, spring is already rounding third and headed for home.

The first sign of spring on Van Ness—not a bouncing red robin, but a gaggle of excited Red Sox fans.

They’re flocking to Fenway not to send off the team to Spring Training, but to send off the equipment truck.

“It’s the favorite holiday of the year,” said Brenda Malone.

The 53-foot-long Red Sox Express truck is packed with more than 20,000 baseballs, 1,100 bats, 200 batting gloves, helmets—and all of Red Sox Nation’s hopes and dreams.

Its destination: JetBlue Park in Florida, the Red Sox’s winter home.

It’s a date die-hard Sox fans keep circled on their calendars.

“Bundled Gram up to get her out, down from NH just to see it,” said Kaitlin Doig.

First stop is Central Massachusetts.

At Polar Park, home of the WooSox, another crowd of baseball fans gathered to cheer on the truck—and the truck driver.

The entire city buried beneath icy snow mounds.But dreams of baseball are keeping everyone here warm.

“There’s nothing better than a sign of spring right now to have this coming along,” said Bill Payton.

“I think we defy the weather in New England. I just love that it conjures images of bats and balls and sunshine and palm trees,” said Dr. Charles Steinberg.

The equipment truck will reach Fort Myers in two and a half days.

Meanwhile, the home opener here in Worcester is only six weeks away—March 27th.

And no less than Roger Clemens will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

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The NBA moved up the start for Monday’s Charlotte Hornets game.

The team is taking on the New Orleans Pelicans.

Instead of 7 p.m., tipoff is now at 3 p.m. in the Spectrum Center.

Doors will open at 2 p.m. for fans.

On Saturday, fans braved the weather to watch the Hornets beat the San Antonio Spurs.

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It was the Hornets’ sixth win in a row. It’s the longest win streak for the team since 2016.

The Hornets also moved up the start of that game to give fans a chance to dodge the worst of the snow.

We’re asking the Hornets how Saturday’s attendance numbers compare to a normal weekday game.

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The Boston Red Sox traded right-handed pitchers Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin to the Chicago White Sox on Monday.

Hicks, 29, joins Chicago after recording a 6.95 ERA in 34 games during the 2025 season. He split that time between the San Francisco Giants and the Red Sox, appearing in 21 games for Boston. The Texas native struck out 58 batters more than 67 one/three innings and made nine starts during the year.

The Red Sox originally acquired Hicks on June 15, 2025, in a trade that sent Rafael Devers to the Giants. Since being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015, Hicks has appeared in 275 career Major League games with the Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Giants and Red Sox. He holds a career 4.41 ERA.

Sandlin, 24, was also sent to Chicago after pitching for Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester in 2025. He posted a 4.50 ERA with 107 strikeouts across 106 innings. Sandlin was considered one of Boston’s top prospects, ranking No. 8 by MLB.com and No. 11 by Baseball America. During the 2025 season, he was twice named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week.

The Oklahoma native began his professional career with the Kansas City Royals, who selected him in the 11th round of the 2022 draft. Boston acquired him via trade on Feb. 17, 2024. Throughout his minor league career, Sandlin has a 4.38 ERA and 279 strikeouts in 65 games.

In exchange, Boston acquired minor league pitcher Gage Ziehl, cash considerations, and a player to be named later.

Ziehl, 22, comes to the Boston organization following his first professional season. He posted a 4.12 ERA with 90 strikeouts and 19 walks across three different minor league levels in 2025. He started the season in the New York Yankees system before being traded to the White Sox on July 30. Following that trade, he recorded a 4.01 ERA in six starts for High-A Winston-Salem.

Ziehl was a fourth-round pick by the Yankees in 2024 out of the University of Miami. The South Carolina native is currently ranked as a top prospect by both MLB.com (No. 14) and Baseball America (No. 21).

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois has now defeated top-five opponents in back-to-back weekends, the latest win coming in Lincoln, Nebraska, over the No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers.

WCIA 3’s Courtney Layne Brewer shares the highlights from the 78-69 win with Sports Director Glenn Kinley reporting from Pinnacle Bank Arena, plus extended analysis of another high-scoring game by Keaton Wagler and some of the best plays of the game.

Up next, No. 9 Illinois hosts Northwestern on Wednesday, February 4 at 8 p.m.

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The Dayton Flyers look to get back on track after losing two games last week.

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Dayton lost at home to Rhode Island and at No. 21 Saint Louis.

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UD led by as many as 15 points in the first half, and were ahead by eight, 39-31, at halftime. But the Rams took advantage of 23 Flyer turnovers as URI won, 81-76, in overtime.

On Friday, Dayton renewed its rivalry with Saint Louis. The Billikens entered the game among the nation’s leaders in defense and margin of victory.

Robbie Avila buried a three-pointer to start, and SLU never looked back. UD trailed by 17 points, 46-29, at halftime. They cut the deficit to 10 points, 51-41, early in the second half, but Saint Louis buried 10 treys in the second half in a 102-71 blowout win.

The Flyers have now lost four straight games. They enter this week with a 14-8 record and 5-4 in the Atlantic 10.

Dayton hosts St. Bonaventure on Tuesday, Feb. 3, and travels to VCU on Friday, Feb. 6.

Tuesday’s game is at 7 p.m.

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The Atlanta Braves canceled this year’s Braves Fest due to winter weather this weekend.

A winter storm warning was issued for Cobb County from Friday night through Sunday morning.

The Braves said Friday they decided to cancel their event on Saturday in “an abundance of caution.”

“Braves Country is vast and we were very excited to celebrate with the more than 76,000 fans who had claimed tickets for the event. However, given the anticipated impact throughout our region, we want to ensure the safety of our fans who were planning to travel from near and far for the event,” the statement said

“We were pretty nervous when we saw that snow could start as early as 4 and 5 a.m.,” Kelly Cunningham told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell.

Cunningham lives two hours away from Truist Park. She is one of 76,000 fans who planned to attend the Braves Fest.

“We planned to spend the whole day in Atlanta going to eat and going to meet some of the players,” she said.

Cunningham told Newell she and her family take the trip as much as they can to attend the Braves Fest.

The Atlanta Braves said fans were notified via email Friday morning, that the event is canceled due to the forecasted winter storm.

Cunningham said she paid for autograph passes.

“It’s pretty sad, you know, they (her sons) both have their jerseys, went to Braves Fest in the past and they have signed jerseys. They (were) excited to get four more signatures. I would definitely rather miss out on this one than put their lives in danger,” she said.

The Atlanta Braves said it will contact autograph pass ticketholders in the coming days about how it plans to fulfill their purchases.

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SEATTLE, Wash. (WCIA) — Illinois women’s basketball took on its seventh ranked opponent of the year in the Washington Huskies and kicked off the west coast swing with a win.

The Illini played No. 25 Washington on the road in Seattle, leading by as many as 14 points and coming out with a 75-66 victory.

Cearah Parchment and Berry Wallace once again top the box score, with 23 and 22 points, respectively. Parchment also picked up her seventh double-double of the year with ten rebounds.

Illinois stays out west to face Oregon on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

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The Wright State men’s basketball team never trailed against Green Bay on Sunday afternoon.

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The Raiders scored 11 seconds into the contest and never looked back in an 83-75 win at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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WSU led 38-28 at halftime and led by as many as 14 points, 58-44, with 11:57 to play.

The Phoenix went on an 11-2 run and cut the deficit to 60-55 with 7:49 remaining.

The Raiders had an answer as Michael Cooper’s three-pointer extended it to 64-55.

Green Bay got as close as four points, but Wright State sealed the game with eight free throws in the final 64 seconds.

Four Raiders scored in double figures.

Kellen Pickett led WSU with a career-high 21 points while Solomon Callaghan added 15. Dominic Pangonis finished with 12 points while T.J. Burch scored 11 second-half points.

Wright State improves to 15-8 overall, and 10-2 in the Horizon League.

Their next game is on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Robert Morris.

Tip-off is at 7 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on ESPNU.

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The fourth Cincinnati Bengals player has been added to the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl games.

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Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow was added to the roster for his third career Pro Bowl selection, according to a team spokesperson.

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He started eight games this season and passed for 1,809 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Burrow missed nine games with a toe injury and returned to play the final six weeks of the season.

During that time, he led the NFL with 152 completions, finished second with 15 touchdown passes, and ranked third with over 1,600 passing yards, the spokesperson said.

Burrow is the fourth Cincinnati Bengals player selected to the Pro Bowl. He joins wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and backup quarterback Joe Flacco.

The 2026 Po Bowl will be on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

The Bengals went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the third straight season.

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The New England Patriots are off to Santa Clara, California to face off the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.

Fans showed up in the thousands to cheer the team on as they jumped on their team buses to head to T.F. Green Airport in Providence.

“Oh my gosh, this is my first rally I’m so glad thank you Vrabel for getting me here,” said one fan.

The Patriots beat the Denvers Broncos and backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham last weekend 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game as Bo Nix was out with an ankle injury.

The team did prepare in practice for the big game prior to heading out to California, however quarterback Drake Maye did not practice due to a shoulder injury and illness.

The stadium filled up quickly with big smiles and plenty of layers, while others dressing not so warm and running on pure adrenaline.

The cold did not bother New England fans, many of them noting that while the team has faced a difficult few years, they were excited to see the Patriots return to the big stage.

“Maye’s the best quarterback baby better than Sam Darnold,” one fan said.

One fan at the rally expressed hope for a more decisive victory in the upcoming game compared to the past previous appearances with quarterback Tom Brady.

“I hope we get we can finally get a blowout in the Super Bowl,” the fan said. “We’ve had really close ones for a while so I’m looking for a blowout here.”

Super Bowl LX will take place next Sunday in Santa Clara. Some fans at the rally confirmed they will be attending the game in California, while others plan to watch from home.

The Dropkick Murphys kicked off the beginning of the rally, while owner Robert Kraft and team captains spoke to the crowd thanking them for their support during the season.

“We love y’all. 32 years ago, we bought the team, and it was snowing the first day and you were lined up on Route 1. I came down here and you were buying season tickets so we could have our first sold out season in the history of the team,” said Kraft.

“This is beyond my wildest dreams, for the fans to have embraced us the first year of this program the way that you have. I said all along that if our players played up to the standard that you guys expected, then the effort that which they would play and their style of football you would come out,” said coach Mike Vrabel.

“And come out you did so thank you. Every week we played here it got better and better, that last game we played against the Texas - unreal,” he said.

“First off, I want to thank you guys, you guys have been great all season. Man, we wouldn’t be here without you guys. What a journey, and we still have work left to do, shout-out to these guys, love you guys,” said quarterback Drake Maye.

“I want to say a huge shout out to our fans; Pats nation you guys did a great job we got one more to go. For everyone that’s traveling, travel safe. It’s time to get after it man, we all we got, we all we need,” said receiver Stefon Diggs.

The O-Line were surprise Keepers of the Light and rang the bell before getting on the buses to T.F. Green Airport.

Maye did not practice on Friday due to illness and a shoulder injury. The Patriots will spend a week out in California before they play the Seahawks in the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. Bad Bunny is scheduled to be the half time performer.

The last time the Patriots won a Super Bowl was back in 2019 against the Los Angeles Rams.

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The New England Patriots are heading to their 12th Super Bowl after defeating the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship.

The Patriots squeaked out a 10-7 victory in the Mile High City, while the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 38-37.

The Patriots will kick off their 12th Super Bowl run with a send-off rally this morning at Gillette Stadium before heading to T.F. Green Airport in Providence to fly to California for the big game next weekend.

They will play the Seahawks on Sunday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m.

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11:03 a.m.

Owner Robert Kraft and team captains speak to the crowd including quarterback Drake Maye, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and cornerback Marcus Jones. They now head off to Santa Clara, California.

“We love y’all. 32 years ago, we bought the team, and it was snowing the first day and you were lined up on Route 1. I came down here and you were buying season tickets so we could have our first sold out season in the history of the team,” said Kraft.

“This is beyond my wildest dreams, for the fans to have embraced us the first year of this program the way that you have. I said all along that if our players played up to the standard that you guys expected, then the effort that which they would play and their style of football you would come out. And come out you did so thank you. Every week we played here it got better and better, that last game we played against the Texas - unreal,” said coach Mike Vrabel.

“First off, I want to thank you guys, you guys have been great all season. Man, we wouldn’t be here without you guys. What a journey, and we still have work left to do, shout-out to these guys, love you guys,” said quarterback Drake Maye.

“I want to say a huge shout out to our fans; Pats nation you guys did a great job we got one more to go. For everyone that’s traveling, travel safe. It’s time to get after it man, we all we got, we all we need,” said receiver Stefon Diggs.

11:15 a.m.

The O. Line surprise fans as keepers of the lights.

11:30 a.m.

The buses are on their way to T.F. Green Airport in Providence.

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Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam after securing the Australian Open title against Novak Djokovic, who had never lost in his 10 previous finals at Melbourne Park.

The top-ranked Alcaraz dropped the first set Sunday as Djokovic went out hard in pursuit of a record 25th major title, but he dug deep to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.

As he was leaving the court, he signed the lens of the TV camera with a note of recognition: “Job finished. 4/4 Complete.”

The 22-year-old Spaniard scrambled to retrieve shots that usually would be winners for Djokovic, and he kept up intense pressure on his 38-year-old rival. There were extended rallies where each player hit enough brilliant shots to usually win a game, with neither player willing to give an inch or concede.

Once he secured victory, Alcaraz let his racket slip out of his hand and fell to the ground on his back, putting his hands to his head.

He stayed there for a few seconds before going to the net to shake hands with Djokovic. Both players exchanged a few words and Djokovic smiled as he congratulated Alcaraz. The new champion then ran to hug his coaches in the courtside chairs and later his dad and other team members in the stands.

After paying tribute to Djokovic for being an inspiration, Alcaraz turned to his support team. He parted ways with longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero at the end of last season and Samuel Lopez stepped up to head the team.

“Nobody knows how hard I’ve been working to get this trophy. I just chased this moment so much,” Alcaraz said. The pre-season was a bit of a rollercoaster emotionally.

“We just did the right work, you were pushing me every day to do all the right things,” he added. “I’m just really grateful for everyone I have in my corner right now.”

Djokovic joked about this showdown setting up a rivalry over the next 10 years with Alcaraz, but then said it was only right to hand the floor over to the new champion.

“First and foremost, congratulations to an amazing tournament and amazing couple of weeks,” Djokovic said at the trophy presentation. “What you’ve been doing, the best word to describe is historic, legendary, so congratulations. I wish the best of luck in the rest of your career.”

Both players were coming off grueling five-set semifinal wins and showed phenomenal fitness, athleticism and stamina for just over three hours in pursuit of their own historic achievements.

Neither player was willing to relent on the big points — and there were many of them. In the end, Alcaraz was able to convert 5 of the 16 breakpoints he set up. Djokovic converted two of his six.

Djokovic’s push for an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam singles title has now been blocked by Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner for nine majors.

Djokovic edged Sinner in the semifinals and was aiming to be the oldest man to win a Grand Slam title in the Open era, but didn’t quite make it against Alcaraz.

Rafa in the house

Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played some epic matches, including the longest match ever at the Australian Open in a five-set final that lasted almost six hours in 2012.

Nadal was watching from the stands on Sunday night, and both players addressed the 22-time major winner.

“I want to speak to the legendary Rafa, who is on the stands,” Djokovic said. “Obviously, it feels very weird to see you there and not here, you know?

“But thank you for being present. It’s too many Spanish legends... It felt like it was two against one tonight, you know, it wasn’t fair, but OK.”

Alcaraz said it was a privilege: “I know you were watching me when I was like 15, 14 years old, so it’s been a long time. But, yeah, for me, it’s such an honor playing in front of you.”

One for the ages

At 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz is the youngest man to complete a set of all four major singles titles. He broke the mark set by Don Budge in the 1938 French championships, when he was 22 years and 363 days.

Alcaraz now has seven major titles — his first in Australia along with two each at Wimbledon and the French and U.S. Opens.

He’s the ninth man to achieve the career Grand Slam, a list that also includes Djokovic, Nadal and Roger Federer.

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A local high school honored two of its best basketball players in school history on Saturday.

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Carroll High School senior Kiera Healy became the all-time leading scorer in boys’ and girls’ basketball with over 1,400 points.

She was honored before the game along with the previous record holder, 2004 graduate Katie Streck.

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As previously reported by News Center 7, Healy broke Streck’s record of 1,430 points.

Carroll hosted Archbishop McNicholas on Saturday.

Healy scored 15 points as the Patriots won, 61-38.

Carroll also clinched the Greater Catholic League (GCL) regular-season title.

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Despite bitterly cold temperatures, the Red Bull Heavy Metal street snowboarding competition made a high-energy debut in Pittsburgh.

The single-day, opening qualifier event saw 35 street snowboarders compete for a chance to ride with the pros in Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston on Feb. 21.

Channel 11 was there outside Acrisure Stadium for part of the action. We heard from some of the 5,000 total fans in attendance, who wouldn’t let the weather stop them from watching.

“I love my people from Pittsburgh showing up, showing out,” attendee Ronan Bray said. “I love my people from New Jersey and West Virginia, too. I love everybody coming here.”

A snowboard photographer, Ashley Rosemeyer acted as one of the competition’s judges.

“Since I’m from Pittsburgh, it was cool to come here for Red Bull Heavy Metal,” Rosemeyer said. “I wasn’t sure with the temperature what the riders would throw down, so it was awesome to see everyone out there really hyping each other up.”

Pittsburgh native and trophy curator Jack Hnath explained the significance of the prizes’ design.

“The Pittsburgh skyline was used for the first-place trophy, and then someone else had a great idea for the Clemente Bridge for the second and third place trophies, and it was just an exciting process. This was fun to work on,” Hnath said.

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The nationally ranked Miami RedHawks went on a big second-half run to put away Northern Illinois on Saturday.

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The No. 24 RedHawks outscored the Huskies, 38-9, over the last 15 minutes to win, 85-61.

The Red and Hawk played in front of over 10,000 fans at Millet Hall.

Miami improves to 22-0 overall and 10-0 in the Mid-American Conference.

They remain one of two unbeaten men’s basketball tams in the country.

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NIU led by as much as 10 points in the first half, 26-16. But Miami rallied to lead, 40-38, at halftime.

The Huskies led, 52-47, with 15:17 to play. Brant Byers’ layup put the RedHawks ahead, 53-52.

Northern Illinois made a free throw to even the score at 53-53 when Eian Elmer’s three-pointer reclaimed the lead, 56-53. MU never trailed again.

Byers’s trey expanded the advantage to 65-54 and capped an 18-3 scoring run.

Five RedHawks finished in double figures. Byers led them with 21 points while Peter Suder added 19. Antwone Woolfolk had a double-double: 14 points and 12 rebounds. Luke Skaljac finished with 13 points while Justin Kirby scored 10.

Before the game, Miami awarded former men’s basketball player and Ron Harper with an honorary doctorate degree.

He starred at guard for Miami from 1982 to 1986. The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Harper with the No. 8 overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft. He also played for the Clippers, Bulls, and Lakers. Harper won five NBA championships in his career, including three with the Bulls and twice with the Lakers.

Miami’s next game will be Tuesday, Feb 3, when they play at Buffalo. Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m.

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The Seattle Mariners will be wearing historic jerseys for every Sunday home game this season to honor the 1946 Seattle Steelheads Negro League team.

Featured in previous seasons, players will don replica Steelheads jerseys, making the Mariners the first MLB team to feature Negro League uniforms as part of their usual rotation throughout the season.

The team announced they will also be donating $500,000 to Black-led baseball and softball programs in the local community.

“We are proud to honor our game’s history and invest in the future of our community with Steelheads Sundays at T-Mobile Park,” Mariners President of Business Operations Kevin Martinez said.

The M’s will also donate a portion of the proceeds from Steelheads merchandise sales and the 50/50 raffle to the Steelheads Community Fund, according to a press release.

The Seattle Steelheads played in 1946 as part of the West Coast Negro Baseball League at Sick’s Stadium in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood.