Former world titlist and current bantamweight contender Guillermo Rigondeaux suffered severe burns to both corneas during a recent cooking accident, his team told ESPN.
Florida senior forward Keyontae Johnson, who hasn’t practiced or played since he collapsed and landed face-first on the court in December 2020, got the ceremonial start against No. 7 Kentucky, kissing the midcourt logo.
Luka Doncic is out for Saturday’s game against the Kings because of a left toe sprain. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he hopes Doncic will return for the team’s next game on Monday.
Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said his role with the team has changed “every single night,” but that he’s determined to figure things out and “fight to the end.”
Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. says he will not work out at the NFL’s scouting combine as he continues to recover from a Lisfranc injury suffered during his final season at LSU.