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Game 30: Georgetown Hoyas (13-16, 5-13) at No. 18 St. John’s (23-6, 16-2)
When: Tuesday 7 PM
Where: Madison Square Garden
TV: Peacock (John Fanta, Donny Marshall)
Radio: Team 980 AM (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM online (Georgetown), 85 (St. John’s)
Series: St. John’s leads the overall series 70-57 (44-24 at home).
Last Meeting: St. John’s won the first meeting this season 95-83 on NYE.
Streaks: Georgetown has lost 10 straight to St. John’s overall and the last five on the road.
Net Rankings: St. John’s 22, Georgetown 99
KenPom Rankings: St. John’s 21, Georgetown 90
KenPom Odds: St. John’s has a 90% win probability, with a predicted score of 81-67.
DraftKings Line: Georgetown +16.5, o/u 148.5 ML +1100
The Red Storm Report:
Another business-as-usual season for Rick Pitino and the Johnnies.
Zuby Ejifor is everyone’s Big East Player of the Year. This is a team playing for seeding in March as everyone expected.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Like is commonplace around here, Georgetown has the chance to put an end to another long losing streak against an opponent (10-game skid vs St. John’s).
A win would also go a long way towards Georgetown avoiding its third last place Big East finish in the last five seasons (2022, 2023).
Georgetown could also end a 25-game losing streak against Top 25 opponents dating back to 2021.
The first 13 losses in the streak came under former coach Patrick Ewing while Ed Cooley is now 0-12 vs. ranked teams since coming over from Providence, ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Jon Rahm erupts on DP World Tour, claims European league is 'extorting' players with 6-tournament mandate
Jon Rahm erupted on the DP World Tour on Tuesday, claiming that the league is trying to “extort” golfers while working to get LIV Golf members back on that circuit.
Rahm called out his former Tour ahead of the LIV Golf event in Hong Kong on Tuesday, and said he wouldn’t commit to competing in six events on the European Tour each season — something that was part of the conditions of his return.
"I don't know what game they're trying to play right now," Rahm said. "But it just seems like in a way they're using our impact in tournaments and fining us and trying to benefit both ways from what we have to offer, and it's just in a way they're extorting players like myself and young players that have nothing to do with the politics of the game.
"So I don't like the situation and I'm not going to agree to that."
Rahm, a former No. 1 golfer in the world, was one of the biggest names to jump over from the PGA Tour to the Saudi Arabian-backed circuit a few years ago. But slowly, several notable LIV Golf members have started working their way back. Brooks Koepka made his return to the Tour, and Patrick Reed plans to do so later this year. He’s currently competing on the DP World Tour in the meantime.
The DP World Tour granted conditional releases to eight players — Laurie Cander, Thomas Detry, Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig and Elvis Smylie — to compete on LIV Golf this season. The league said that those golfers had agreed to pay all outstanding fines they received for leaving the Tour in the first place. They also agreed to play in more than the four minimum events needed to retain membership and withdraw all pending appeals.
But Rahm thought that the six events the DP World Tour wanted from him was too much, especially since he said they were going to decide two of the six events that he would have to compete in. He would have joined if they let him stay at four, which is the standard minimum. Rahm said he would "sign tonight" if the DP World Tour did that.
"They haven't agreed to that," Rahm said. "I just refuse to play six events. I don't want to, and that's not what the rules say."
While the actual amount is unclear, Rahm reportedly racked up as much as $3 million in fines from the DP World Tour. He also noted that, as a dual member with the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, he’s never had to get a release to jump between leagues before.
"I've always been a dual member," he said. "Never once have I been asked for a release to play either one of those tours. We've never submitted a release. So why is it now that we need to be offering this and there's all these penalties? I understand why they're doing it. What's the problem? ... I just don't like the situation. I think we should be able to freely play where we want and have the choice to play where we want and not be dictated what we do. Especially myself. I can't speak for others; only myself."
Rahm won 11 times on the PGA Tour in his career, including at the Masters in 2023 and the U.S. Open in 2021. He competed in three DP World Tour events outside of the four major championships last season, first at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and then at both the BMW PGA Championship and the Spanish Open.
He had appealed his previous sanctions, too, which is what allowed him to join the European Ryder Cup team last fall. If he doesn’t resolve that appeal and the dispute with the DP World Tour, his status on the team for the 2027 event in Ireland may be in doubt.
But, worst case scenario, Rahm said he’d fix that.
“I’ll gladly pay my way to go on the Ryder Cup, not have to pay to still be a member of the DP World Tour and fulfill a commitment that I’m fully willing to commit,” he said.
More Backstage Details On Situation Involving WWE Opponents Rhea Ripley & Jade Cargill
A backstage report has emerged following the social media spat between Rhea Ripley and WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill on Monday.
Ripley won the Women's Elimination Chamber on Saturday night and stamped her ticket to WrestleMania 42, where she will face the reigning Women's Champion. But she also ensured that she would be going to her seventh WrestleMania in a row with a title on the line. And in responding to a post pointing that out, caught the eye of her 'Mania opponent for a little verbal jousting.
Hours later, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven had also gotten involved and things were starting to look a little less playful, and Ripley later put out an Instagram story saying that she wasn't playing after a certain point.
Fightful Select has since reported, from sources in WWE, that Cargill mentioning Ripley talking to creative was when things turned sour. A number of sources were said to be puzzled about bringing creative up as a point to further a feud, and stressed that they would not have wanted creative to be used in any form of storyline, since it would undermine it.
Despite that, there is reportedly no concern over Ripley and Cargill working with one another at WrestleMania. In fact, WWE was said to have been generally happy about the buzz that emerged from it, and there doesn't appear to be any sense of heat towards Cargill from management.
It was also noted in the report that when Niven had referenced vacation time in her Cargill interaction, that was specifically in reference to rumors that Cargill had feigned injury to skip the WWE Holiday Tour. It was reiterated that Cargill had sustained a legitimate injury that required time off.
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Ancelotti: World Cup will be top-class
With 100 days until the World Cup, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his expectations for the tournament, stating it will be at 'a very high level.' The Brazilian National Team has finalized its logistics, with training at CT Columbia Park in Morristown and accommodation at The Ridge hotel in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Brazil's group stage opponents are Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. Before the tournament, the team will face France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando in preparation matches.
Who will start at QB for the Arizona Cardinals following Kyler Murray’s release?
GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals didn’t just release Kyler Murray; they reset their identity. Moving on from a former No. 1 overall pick signals more than frustration; it signals a philosophical pivot. The question now isn’t who starts Week 1. It’s whether Arizona prioritizes stability, upside, or patience.
September 21, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
The first option is the pragmatic route, and using Jacoby Brissett as a bridge. Brissett has been a stable veteran in the NFL, though he has never been an elite QB and struggled mightily at times in Arizona. In a league where turnover margin correlates strongly with wins, that matters. A steady veteran, though, would have Arizona evaluate its roster, preserve draft capital, and position itself for what scouts already believe is a deeper quarterback class next year. It’s not flashy, but it’s strategic.
Aug 2, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) and Jacoby Brissett (7) during the Red and White practice in training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Another route Arizona could lean towards swings for upside. Malik Willis, reportedly seeking $30 million annually, is a gamble. His athletic traits are undeniable, yet his career completion percentage and processing metrics suggest projection over production. If Arizona believes its coaching staff can unlock him, the move signals belief in development. If not, it risks cap inflexibility during a rebuild.
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Finally, the Cardinals could blend patience and ambition by drafting QB help now and developing deliberately. A prospect like Carson Beck learning behind Brissett, or even if a new veteran comes in like Jimmy Garoppolo, would create a QB competition. Historically, quarterbacks who sit at least half a season show improved decision-making metrics in Year 2. That developmental runway could align with Arizona’s roster timeline.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) reacts after the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
For Arizona fans, this isn’t just about replacing Murray. It’s about avoiding quarterback purgatory. The Cardinals must decide whether to compete cautiously, bet on upside, or build methodically. The wrong answer delays relevance. The right one could reshape the NFC West conversation for years.