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Dan Hurley Ejected In Final Second of Marquette's 68-62 Win Over No. 4 UConn

  • Marquette edged UConn 68-62, denying the Huskies a share of the Big East regular-season title in a tight finish.
  • UConn coach Dan Hurley was ejected on two technicals in the final second after disputing a non-call; Marquette's Chase Ross hit the key free throws.
  • UConn shot just 3-for-24 from three despite 17 points from Silas Demary Jr., while Marquette rode a late run (sparked by Royce Parham) to seal the win.

Colts and Packers Swap Defensive Starters in LB Zaire Franklin and DT Colby Wooden

  • Rare player-for-player swap: the Colts and Packers exchanged starters two days before free agency — Colby Wooden to Indianapolis, Zaire Franklin to Green Bay.
  • Green Bay likely got Franklin (eight NFL seasons, very durable, entering the final year of a three-year, $31M deal) to replace Quay Walker, who’s now a free agent.
  • Indianapolis adds young DT Colby Wooden (2023 fourth-round pick, started 16 games last season) to bolster the middle of their defensive line.

Caitlin Clark Set for U.S. National Team Debut After 8-Month Injury Layoff

  • Caitlin Clark will make her U.S. national team debut next week in a FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico after about eight months out due to injuries.
  • She says she might be a little rusty and nervous at first but is excited and has been rehabbing hard with Fever medical and development staff.
  • Clark’s aiming for the World Cup next fall and ultimately the 2028 Olympics, recalling as a teen how awe-struck she was seeing senior national team jerseys.

Prediction: This Will Be Alphabet's Stock Price in 5 Years

  • Alphabet is firing on all cylinders: Q4 2025 revenue rose 18% to $113.8B, Google Cloud revenue jumped 48% (and turned highly profitable), while Search and YouTube ad dollars also grew.
  • Management is pouring into AI infrastructure — 2026 capex guided at a staggering $175–185 billion (about double 2025) to build data centers and compute capacity.
  • Motley Fool's take: if AI investments pay off, EPS could double and the stock might reach ~$600 in five years — but the huge capital outlay and competition make this a high‑risk, keep‑small‑position idea.

Saints CB Alontae Taylor: 'I'm Definitely Best' NFL Free Agent Cornerback

  • Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor says he's the best corner on this offseason's free-agent market, touting his versatility to play outside, inside and in the slot.
  • He backed it with a strong 2024: 2 INTs, 2 sacks, 11 passes defended, 83 combined tackles, high PFF marks for tackles and coverage — and he hasn't missed a game since his rookie year.
  • Taylor joins a deep CB class (Jamel Dean, Marshon Lattimore, Taron Johnson, Nahshon Wright, Jaylen Watson, etc.), with negotiations opening March 9 and free agency starting March 11.

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