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The Los Angeles Lakers, delivered a much-needed response on Saturday night, rolling past the Golden State Warriors in a statement road win at Chase Center.Chase Center.
Afterward, head coach JJ Redick focused less on the margin of victory and more on the bigger picture postgame.
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“I’m confident we are gonna find that level that we want to get to. It’s taken longer than I thought, but I’m confident we’re gonna get there”
The statement came after one of Los Angelesâ most complete efforts of the season, snapping a three-game overall skid and a three-game road losing streak. The win pushed the Lakers to 35-24, while Golden State dropped to 31-29.
Wire-to-Wire Control
The Lakers set the tone immediately. They opened the game shooting 12-of-21 from the field and knocked down five three-pointers in the first quarter to build a 33-16 lead.
The advantage quickly stretched beyond 20 early in the second quarter, and the Warriors never mounted a serious push.
Golden State, playing without Stephen Curry (right knee) and Kristaps PorziĹÄŁis (illness), struggled offensively. The Warriors began 2-of-17 from three and finished just 12-of-44 from deep.
Stars Lead the Way in the Bay
Luka Doncic paced Los Angeles with 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds before sitting late once the outcome was secure.
LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds on 7-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.
Austin Reaves contributed 18 points on efficient shooting, while Luke Kennard scored 16 off the bench with four made threes. Deandre Ayton grabbed 10 rebounds as Los Angeles controlled the glass throughout.
Gui Santos led Golden State with 14 points, and Gary Payton II added 12.
A Step Toward the Standard
For Redick, the night represented progress toward the level he believes the Lakers can consistently reach. Ball movement was sharper. The spacing created open perimeter looks. The defensive intensity forced tough shots.
The Lakers had struggled against elite defensive teams in recent weeks. Against Golden State, they played with pace and precision from the opening possession.
Redickâs message was clear. The process may be taking longer than expected, but performances like this suggest the Lakers are moving closer to the version of themselves they intend to become.
Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Lake Tahoe Case
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday in Placer County to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his role in the 2021 shooting at his in-lawsâ Lake Tahoe-area home, according to reports from MyNews4.
The sentence follows a jury verdict delivered 193 days earlier, when Serafini was found guilty of first-degree murder, lying in wait and first-degree burglary in the death of 70-year-old Gary Spohr. He was also convicted of attempted murder in the shooting of 68-year-old Wendy Wood, who survived the attack but later died by suicide.
Prosecutors said Serafini entered the Homewood residence in June 2021 and waited for the couple to return from a boating trip before opening fire.
Serafini Maintains Innocence
During Fridayâs hearing, Serafini addressed the court and continued to deny responsibility. He said he was out partying with his wife the night of the shooting and described himself as a âbroken, imperfect man that makes mistakes.â He did not accept responsibility for the killings.
In issuing the life-without-parole sentence, the judge dismissed prior arguments from Serafini that he had been denied due process. The court stated that Serafini had due process âbefore, during and after the trialâ and received âvigorous advocacy throughout the whole process.â The judge said there had been no violation of Serafiniâs rights and that the juryâs decision was grounded in the evidence presented during trial.
Addressing the former MLB veteran’s request for a new trial, the judge referenced claims that he had received poor legal advice not to testify. The judge said Serafini came across as a âshot callerâ and âkey holder,â adding that the decision not to testify did not constitute ineffective assistance of counsel.
Courtâs Criticism and Community Impact
The court encouraged Serafini to use his time in prison for reflection and personal growth, suggesting he should seek to improve himself and help others while incarcerated. However, the judge sharply criticized his sentencing remarks.
âWhat I heard today was not reflection, it was deflection,â the judge said, roasting him, noting the absence of remorse toward the victims and instead a focus on himself.
Victim impact statements described the crime as driven by âpure hate,â saying it devastated the family and shook the surrounding community. The judge characterized the case as a tragedy affecting everyone involved.
Serafini will serve the remainder of his life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The offensive showcase began in earnest Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium, and the tight ends wasted no time making noise at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
After defensive drills wrapped up earlier in the week, the spotlight shifted to offensive skill players. The tight end group closed out Day 2, and Oregonâs Kenyon Sadiq delivered a record-breaking performance.
Sadiq Makes History
Sadiq blazed to a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, officially becoming the fastest tight end in Combine history. The performance validated his status as one of the top prospects at the position in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Oregon standout is coming off a career year, hauling in 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns while serving as a key target for quarterback Dante Moore during the Ducksâ College Football Playoff run.
Stowers, Maryland Also Impress
Eli Stowers of Vanderbilt clocked a 4.51, tying for second among tight ends. A former quarterback, Stowers evolved into a dynamic offensive weapon, finishing 2025 with 62 receptions and 769 yards.
RJ Maryland of SMU also ran a 4.51, showcasing the athleticism that defined his four-year career with the Mustangs. Maryland totaled 1,495 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns during his collegiate tenure.
Full Top 10 Tight End 40 Times
- Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon â 4.39
T-2. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt â 4.51
T-2. RJ Maryland, SMU â 4.51 - Jaren Kanak, Oklahoma â 4.52
- Matthew Hibner, SMU â 4.57
- John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming â 4.60
- Marlin Klein, Michigan â 4.61
T-9. Jack Endries, Texas â 4.62
T-9. Dallen Bentley, Utah â 4.62
T-9. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame â 4.62
Several others posted notable times, including LSUâs Bauer Sharp (4.63), Alabamaâs Josh Cuevas (4.65), and Ohio Stateâs Will Kacmarek (4.74).
Athleticism at the Position
The 2026 class features an intriguing blend of traditional in-line tight ends and hybrid weapons. Sadiq and Stowers also stood out earlier in the day during broad and vertical jumps, reinforcing the modern evolution of the position toward speed and explosiveness.
With tight ends concluding Fridayâs workouts, attention now turns to Saturdayâs headline group: quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.
Day 2 belonged to the tight ends â and the former Oregon Ducks standout made sure it will be remembered.
Former Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia is not softening his stance as he transitions from college football to the NFL.
At the NFL Combine, Pavia made it clear that outside opinions do not shape his approach. The draft prospect confirmed he plans to throw for scouts Saturday and addressed the criticism that followed him throughout his college career.
âOne thing about me is I don’t care what people think about me,â Pavia told ESPN’s Stephen Holder.
Polarizing but Productive
Pavia led Vanderbilt to a 10-3 record in 2025 â the first 10-win season in program history. His play elevated the Commodores into national relevance, but his outspoken personality and social media presence drew attention as well.
After finishing as Heisman Trophy runner-up, Pavia faced backlash for posting a message that included âF-All THE VOTERSâ before later issuing an apology. He maintains that much of the criticism stems from media narratives designed for engagement.
Critics aside, Pavia believes his edge is part of what made him an effective leader.
âI feel like a lot of teams love the tenacity, the fight,â he said. âThe life of an underdog, that’s for sure. And, so, they ask questions. But you go back, you look at my record, ain’t nothing on my record.â
Size Questions Remain
NFL evaluators will also weigh Paviaâs physical profile. Measuring under 5-foot-10, he falls below traditional size benchmarks for the quarterback position.
Still, he dismissed concerns by pointing to his performance against elite competition.
âI would just say turn on the tape,â Pavia said. âIt’s not like we’re not playing these guys that are going first-round, second-round [picks] on Saturdays in the SEC. So, the SEC and the Big Ten probably have the most guys getting drafted in the first, second round. So, we’re playing those guys and ain’t nothing going to change.â
Built on Being Counted Out
Pavia credits his confidence to a career path that began in junior college before climbing to SEC prominence. He argues that being overlooked fueled his development.
âI just want everyone to know what’s true about me is I’m humble and I get my confidence from my process. And if you saw how much I put into this, you would see where I get my confidence.â
As draft boards take shape, Pavia remains unapologetically himself. For teams searching for competitiveness and resilience, that authenticity may matter as much as measurables.
UConn basketball delivered a statement win Wednesday night, dismantling No. 15 St. Johnâs 72â40 in a dominant Big East showdown. The sixth-ranked Huskies snapped the Red Stormâs 13-game win streak and reclaimed first place in the conference standings with one of their most commanding performances of the season.
A Historic Blowout
The 32-point victory marked St. Johnâs largest loss under coach Rick Pitino and one of the programâs worst defeats in decades. It was the fewest points scored by the Red Storm since 2013 and their biggest loss as an AP-ranked team since 1960.
âThey’ve been playing so well, the streak that they were on. ⌠So it was just our night,â UConn coach Dan Hurley told the media postgame, per ESPN reports. The back-to-back national championshipâwinning coach in 2023 and 2024 went on to add the following, emphasizing that everything went right for the Huskies in their massive Big East conference win.
“It just starts snowballing on you when you have a night like this. Obviously, we played really good defense on them, and I thought we demoralized them a little bit when the score gets where the score got. And I just think it was one of those nights where everything went great for us and everything went wrong for them. But we did a lot to make that happen.”
Reed and Karaban Lead UConnâs Charge
Tarris Reed Jr. powered UConn basketball on both ends with a monster double-doubleâ20 points, 11 rebounds, and six blocks. His interior dominance set the tone early and never let up.
Alex Karaban chipped in 14 points, helping UConnâs starters outscore St. Johnâs 61â28. The Huskies controlled the paint with a 42â12 edge in points inside, showcasing superior physicality and discipline at both rims.
St. Johnâs Goes Cold
For St. Johnâs, the night turned disastrous. The Red Storm endured a staggering 17 minutes and 27 seconds without a made field goal to close the game, missing their final 24 shot attempts and finishing at just 20% shooting from the field. The scoring drought completely erased any chance of a late rally.
Pitino Takes the Blame
After the game, Pitino didnât hold back in assessing his teamâs collapse.
“It’s probably only happened to me two times in my career. Once was in my first year at Kentucky when we went into Phog Allen [Fieldhouse] at Kansas, but I was playing with very much an inferior team with walk-ons, not with this type of team,” Pitino said, referring to a 55-point loss with an unranked Wildcats team in December 1989. “It’s all on me. I’m very disappointed in our performance, offensively especially, sharing the ball, moving the ball. It’s all on me.”
Big East Implications
With the victory, UConn basketball not only halted St. Johnâs surge but also reasserted itself as the team to beat in the Big East. The convincing win highlighted the Huskiesâ elite balanceâstifling defense paired with interior dominanceâand further solidified their national title credentials.
For Pitino and the Red Storm, this game serves as a harsh reality check in their pursuit of Big East contention.
Rui Hachimura Points to Ball Movement as Lakersâ Issue Against Elite Teams
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to search for answers against the NBAâs best defensesâand Rui Hachimura believes the solution is straightforward.
It has been months since the Lakers defeated a top-four team from either conference. Their last such win came in January against the Denver Nuggetsâa game in which Nikola JokiÄ did not play.
Since then, Los Angeles has been outmatched by contenders including the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, and Boston Celtics. The issue has not simply been lossesâit has been the manner in which they occurred. Each of those opponents ranks among the leagueâs top defensive units, and the Lakersâ offense has stalled under pressure.
Hachimura: âWe Got to Have Ball Movementâ
Hachimura, one of the teamâs most efficient spot-up threats at 44.1% from three-point range, acknowledged that the Lakersâ offensive rhythm disappears against disciplined defenses.
âI think it mostly depends on the team we play against,â Hachimura told The Athletic’s Dan Woike after a 111-89 loss to the Celtics. âThere are some teams that play really good team defense. Against that, we have to be more of sharing the ball, trusting each other. We got to have ball movement. Like yesterday, last game, they are a really great team, especially off the shift.â
The Lakers forward also went on and emphasized elite teams disrupt isolation-heavy sets with physical, handsy defenseâturning rapid decisions into mistakes.
âAgainst those type of teams we kind of really struggle. We donât have enough ball movement, so I think those kind of stuff is the key for us to keep a high level offense. Have the ball movement is going to be the key,â he added.
The Numbers Back It Up
The data reinforces his point.
The Lakers rank 21st in the NBA in assists per game at 25.3. In losses to elite teams, those numbers drop significantly:
- 18 assists vs. Boston
- 23 vs. San Antonio
- 21 vs. New York
- 21 vs. Cleveland
In contrast, during a recent four-game winning stretch prior to facing the Orlando Magic, the Lakers averaged 30.4 assists per game. Overall, they average nearly 28 assists in wins but only 21.5 in losses â a gap that ranks near the bottom of the league.
The trend is clear: when the ball moves, the offense flows. When it sticks, elite defenses feast.
For a team with postseason aspirations, the margin for error shrinks against top-tier opponents. Hachimuraâs message is not complicated â trust, pass and create easier shots.
Until the Lakers consistently do that against the NBAâs best, their struggles against contenders will likely continue.
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Jordan Poyer Reflects on NFL Future, Open to Buffalo Return After Tough 2024 Season
NEW YORK â After 12 seasons in the NFL, veteran safety Jordan Poyer is weighing his future in football as he remains unsigned heading into the 2025 campaign. The 34-year-old, who spent 2024 with the Miami Dolphins, told NFL Networkâs Good Morning Football on Wednesday that he is embracing the possibility of retirement â though he would âabsolutelyâ love to play one more season, ideally with the Buffalo Bills.
âI love the game, you know?â Poyer said during his appearance. âI’m in a place right now where I played 12 years â extremely thankful and blessed… Last year was an extremely tough year on so many levels.â
Poyer signed with Miami last offseason after a successful seven-year run in Buffalo. However, the Dolphins missed the playoffs, and Poyer â adjusting to a new system â struggled to recapture his Pro Bowl form from 2022. It marked his first season without postseason football since 2018.
Appearing relaxed and reflective, Poyer admitted heâs enjoying his time away from football, though the itch to return persists.
âObviously, transitioning from Buffalo to Miami â cultures being different, systems being different â it just didnât work out the way anybody had hoped,â he said. âBut at the same time, Iâm thankful for it all… Would I like to play again? Absolutely. Whatever that looks like. Itâd be dope â itâd be ideal â to have a fantasy ending and be able to retire a Bill, but who knows?â
Poyerâs affinity for Buffalo is clear. He spent the prime of his career with the franchise, becoming a central figure in the teamâs defensive identity alongside fellow safety Micah Hyde. Together, they helped elevate Sean McDermottâs defense into one of the leagueâs most respected units, with Poyer earning All-Pro honors in 2021 and a Pro Bowl nod in 2022.
âExtremely thankful for the Bills organization,â he said. âThatâs my home. My heart is always going to be there.â
A return to Buffalo would make sense in terms of familiarity with the system, but the Bills have moved forward with younger options. Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp are currently penciled in as starters, and Poyerâs role â if signed â would likely be reduced to veteran depth and locker-room leadership.
Complicating Poyerâs free agency is a declining market for safeties, a trend he openly addressed during the interview.
âThere was a time where it seemed like the safety market was booming,â Poyer said. âNow itâs almost like the running back situation. Do you pay these guys who are coming downhill and hitting All-Pro running backs all day? Depends on the system, the connections. There are a lot of talented safeties out there who should be getting their bags.â
Still unsigned, Poyer may wait deep into the offseason for the right opportunity â potentially mimicking Hyde, who returned to Buffalo late last season in a depth role before announcing his retirement.
Whether or not a similar path awaits Poyer remains uncertain. But if his NFL journey does continue, he knows where he wants it to end.
The Big Ten Conference is leaning fully into its recent dominance at the top of college football.
Following a third consecutive national championship, the conference unveiled a new shirt featuring the word âTrifecta,â a nod to hosting the last three title winners: Indiana Hoosiers in 2025, Ohio State Buckeyes in 2024, and Michigan Wolverines in 2023.
The shirt debuted on social media alongside the caption, âGet the shirt and let âem know,â a clear reference to the ongoing conference supremacy debateâparticularly with the Southeastern Conference. While the Big Ten has claimed each of the last three national titles, the SEC has not appeared in a championship game during that span. The leagueâs most recent title came in 2022.
The power balance shifted further after Nick Saban retired following the 2023 season. Since then, Kirby Smart has been the SECâs lone active national championship-winning head coach. Despite back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances, Georgia Bulldogs exited in the Sugar Bowl both years, including a 39â34 loss to Ole Miss Rebels.
The SEC still sent five teams to the 12-team playoff field, and a GeorgiaâOle Miss quarterfinal ensured the league a semifinal berth. Even so, the title game ultimately featured Big Ten champion Indiana against ACC representative Miami Hurricanes, with the Hoosiers winning 27â21 to secure the conferenceâs third straight crown.
Looking ahead to 2026, both leagues are expected to contend for another championship. Until then, the Big Ten holds undisputed bragging rightsâand with Indiana and Ohio State projected near the top again, a four-peat is firmly on the table.
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