This week has been a busy one for news, with Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow on trial for $300,000 for recklessly crashing into a skier at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah in 2016. During her testimony, Paltrow recalled the incident and clarified that she wasn't accusing the skier of sexual assault. Other newsworthy events this week include a five-planet alignment in the night sky on March 28, the New Mexico Department of Fish and Game seeking a professional bear hugger, and soccer star Ali Krieger announcing her retirement.
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The 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has seen a historic lack of success for the four teams deemed to be the best in the country, with no No. 1 seeds making it to the Elite Eight or Final Four for the first time since 1979 and 2011, respectively. This is attributed to the parity in the tournament, with any of the remaining teams having a chance to make history.
San Diego State University's men's basketball team made history on Friday night, becoming the first No. 5 seed to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. Led by guard Darrion Trammell's 21 points and five rebounds, the Aztecs defeated the top-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide 71-64 in the Sweet 16. This marks the first time in NCAA men's basketball tournament history that all four No. 1 seeds have failed to reach the Elite Eight. The Aztecs, led by head coach Brian Dutcher, will now face either Creighton or Princeton on Sunday in the West Region final as they seek their first Final Four in program history.
The World Athletics Council has voted to ban transgender women from competing in women’s international track and field competitions, citing fairness as the primary reason. The new regulations, which will go into effect on March 31, 2021, are similar to those adopted by swimming last year and are expected to have a significant impact on Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic champion at 800 meters. The decision has sparked controversy, with some arguing that it is unfair to exclude transgender athletes from competing in women’s events.
Shohei Ohtani sealed Japan's victory with a full-count slider to strike out Mike Trout, and Munetaka Murakami tied the score with a home run off Team USA starter Merrill Kelly in the eighth inning. Japan went 7-0 and outscored opponents 56-18, becoming the only unbeaten champions of baseball’s premier national team tournament since 2013.
Willis Reed, a two-time NBA champion and one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, passed away on May 8th. He is remembered for his iconic performance in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals, where he entered the court despite suffering from a torn thigh muscle and inspired his team and the fans with his courage and determination. His legacy will live on in the hearts of Knicks fans and those who admired him from afar.
Arkansas' eighth-seeded Razorbacks pulled off a stunning upset of top seed and defending national champion Kansas on Saturday, with Ricky Council IV's five free throws in the closing seconds sealing the 72-71 victory. Coach Eric Musselman celebrated in style, jumping onto the press table and ripping off his shirt, while his players rushed across the floor to join in the jubilation. The win follows No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson's historic upset of No. 1 Purdue on Friday night, setting the stage for more thrilling upsets in the NCAA Tournament.
Princeton Tigers made history on Saturday, becoming the fourth 15-seed to reach the Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s basketball tournament history. Led by senior guard Ryan Langborg with 22 points and six rebounds, and sophomore guard Blake Peters with 17 points, the Tigers beat No. 7 seed Missouri 78-63, the largest margin victory in tournament history for a 15 seed. This marks the first time in 56 years that Princeton has reached the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals.