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.
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In a historic upset, the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 63-58 in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, becoming only the second No. 16 seed to ever win an NCAA Tournament game. Led by Sean Moore's 19 points and relentless hustle and defense, the Knights swarmed 7-foot-4 All-America center Zach Edey from the start. The Boilermakers had a chance to tie the game late, but a three-point shot missed, leaving head coach Tobin Anderson speechless on the court. This victory follows the first 16-over-1 victory five years ago when UMBC overwhelmed Virginia.
Blake Johnston has broken the world record for the longest surfing session, riding hundreds of waves for 40 hours at Cronulla Beach in Sydney. He was carried off the beach on his friends' shoulders, visibly emotional and with hundreds of spectators cheering his achievement. He plans to extend his new record to over 40 hours on the water, finishing his session on Friday evening.
Jalen Carter, a former University of Georgia football standout and current NFL draft prospect, has been sentenced to 12 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, and 50 hours of community service after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges related to a fatal car crash that killed two people. His attorney, Kim Stephens, announced the sentence on Thursday, and Carter must also complete a state-approved defensive driving course. The crash occurred in Athens, where the University of Georgia's campus is located, and it is unclear if any additional charges will be filed in the case.
NBA guard Ja Morant has been suspended for eight games without pay for "conduct detrimental to the league" following an incident where he was seen holding a gun at a nightclub. The league's investigation did not conclude that the gun belonged to Morant, and he will forfeit about $669,000 in salary. The NBA has taken a hard stance on gun-related incidents and is committed to player safety.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has suspended Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant for eight games without pay following an incident in which he was seen on social media brandishing a gun in a Colorado club. The Glendale Police Department conducted an investigation, but was unable to determine that probable cause existed for the filing of any charges. The suspension will cost Morant over $400,000 in salary.
Aaron Rodgers, four-time NFL MVP, has announced his intention to play for the New York Jets in 2023. He has spent his entire 18-year professional career with the Green Bay Packers, but believes the team wants to move on and make 2020 first-round pick Jordan Love their starting quarterback. Rodgers expressed his appreciation for the Packers organization and the fans, but his future remains uncertain as it is yet to be seen if the Packers will honor his wishes and make a trade.
The New York Yankees are mourning the loss of former player Joe Pepitone, who passed away at the age of 82. He was a three-time All-Star and Gold Glove first baseman who played for the Yankees from 1962 to 1969 and was beloved by generations of fans for his flamboyant personality and on-field contributions. Pepitone was born in Brooklyn and was part of the Yankees team that won the World Series in 1962, his rookie season. The Yankees organization sends their condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.