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MLB says umpires may have made mistake in foul ball saga during ninth inning of Padres-Cubs game
Major League Baseball made the rare decision on Tuesday afternoon to address a controversial call in the game between the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
Padres closer Mason Miller, who’s been all but unhittable to start the 2026 regular season, entered the game with his team leading 9-5. On a 1-1 count, Cubs infielder Matt Shaw hit a weak dribbler down the third base line that teetered on the edge of fair or foul.
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Padres third baseman Ty France tried to wait for the ball to roll into foul territory, which it appeared, at least from the camera angles, to do. While one portion hovered over the foul line, most of the ball appeared to be in foul territory. But home plate umpire Dan Merzel, who was right on top of the play, called it fair.
Petco Park fans, and Padres manager Craig Stammen, were not happy. And Major League Baseball addressed those concerns, admitting an error was made.
Major League Baseball appears to say umpires got the controversial call wrong
The Athletic’s Dennis Lin, who covers the Padres, contacted the league office for an explanation of the call on the field. And the league’s response seems to contradict how Merzel ruled.
Lin said that the league pointed him to its Umpire Manual, which says that a ball must be "in contact" with fair territory to not be considered foul.
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"When in contact with the ground, a ball must be in contact with fair territory and not merely over fair territory in order to be adjudged to be fair."
While stopping short of saying that the call was a complete mistake, that response does seem to indicate that the league disagreed with the call on the field. And it’s a tough one to judge exclusively from camera angles. Cameras have a different perspective than the umpire on the ground, who couldn’t have been in a better position. Many comments on social media felt that the ruling was consistent with the league's official rules, as well as precedent set by similar plays and calls.
For his part, France thought it went foul, telling reporters after the game, "It stopped rolling, and I thought it was foul, but they said otherwise."
Shaw wound up coming in to score, ending Miller’s 34 ⅔ inning long scoreless streak, but after a brief rally, Miller and the Padres held on to win 9-7. Miller was short and to the point with his response to it, "Padres win," he said. "That’s what matters at the end of the day."
Illegal immigrant accused of killing newlywed couple in Oregon crash arrested by ICE after jail release
An illegal immigrant from India accused of causing a crash that killed a newlywed couple in Oregon has been arrested by federal immigration authorities after being released from jail, officials said.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Tuesday that Rajinder Kumar, 32, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being released by what the agency called "Oregon sanctuary politicians."
Kumar allegedly jackknifed his semi-truck and trailer, blocking both lanes of U.S. Highway 20 in Deschutes County on Nov. 24, according to Fox 12 Oregon.
A Subaru Outback then collided with the truck, killing driver William Micah Carter and passenger Jennifer Lynn Lower, DHS said. The couple had been married for just 16 days.
DHS said Oregon officials declined to cooperate with ICE and released Kumar on April 2. ICE agents arrested him April 22 and he is now being held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma pending deportation proceedings.
Kumar has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment, DHS said.
According to DHS, Kumar entered the U.S. illegally near Lukeville, Arizona, in November 2022 and was later released into the country by the Biden administration. He was granted work authorization in 2023 and obtained a commercial driver’s license in California.
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Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration for issuing the license.
"This illegal alien was issued a CDL by Gavin Newsom’s California," Bis said in a statement. "He then went on to recklessly drive a truck on America’s highways and KILL two honeymooners."
"Instead of cooperating with ICE law enforcement, Oregon sanctuary politicians RELEASED him from jail back into American communities," she added.
Bis said sanctuary policies endanger public safety.
"Every time sanctuary politicians release a dangerous criminal illegal alien back into our communities, they are gambling with American lives," Bis added. "We are grateful to our ICE law enforcement officers who tracked this killer down to ensure he’s permanently removed from America’s highways and can never harm another American family again."
Fox News Digital has reached out to Newsom’s office for comment and DHS for clarification on Oregon officials’ level of cooperation.
Fox News Digital's Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.
Gina Carano says Disney went quiet after settlement as she gears up for Rousey fight
Gina Carano says she has nothing left to prove, but she is not staying quiet either.
After years as one of Hollywood’s most visible examples of cancel culture, the former "Mandalorian" actress is rebuilding her career on her own terms.
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Carano — in one of her biggest wins along this "canceled" saga — reached a legal settlement with Disney and is now preparing for a high-profile MMA return against Ronda Rousey on May 16.
In a new interview with Evie Magazine, Carano reflected on how quickly the narrative around her has shifted.
For Carano, the past few years marked a turning point in how she views the media and public discourse.
Looking back at the social media posts that led to her firing, she says the reaction at the time feels out of step with where things stand now.
"Back then it was called conspiracy theories," Carano said.
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"And I’m like, with my conspiracies, I’m batting a hundred right now. The questions I was asking were questions other people were wanting to ask.
"We got to the point where we couldn’t even ask, or counter the narrative, or even make a joke. Comedians suffered for it. People just stated facts that people didn’t like. That was a wild time. It was not that long ago."
Coverage of Carano largely faded after she settled her lawsuit with Disney in August 2025.
She believes the lack of follow-up tells its own story, especially when comparing how the company described her exit versus how it handled the resolution.
"Nobody covers this," she noted.
"I told this to The Hollywood Reporter journalist and they were like, yeah, nobody’s covering this. But if you put the two statements Disney made next to each other, what they said when they fired me and what they said at the settlement, the contrast is just mind-blowing."
Despite the fallout, Carano did not take aim at the creative team behind "The Mandalorian."
Carano said her experience working with Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau never matched the online narrative that surrounded her departure.
"I never had a problem with Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau. I thought they were always wonderful," she added.
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"There’s a lot of stuff I can’t even share. But those are two good human beings that I respect, and they respect me. The internet always wants you to be involved in its problem whether it has anything to do with you or not."
Away from Hollywood, Carano said she also went through a physical reset while preparing for her return to fighting.
"I was hiding from the world for a long time. People are going to be like, I didn’t know she was that heavy," Carano said.
"It’s going to be a little embarrassing. But life is embarrassing; might as well just lean in. Food is one of the most abused drugs. People use it to hide from the world. And I think a lot of the people who use food, like I did, they’re actually taking it out on themselves because they don’t want to take it out on others. They’re usually very sensitive people."
As she prepares to face Rousey, Carano also discussed how she balances femininity in a sport like MMA.
"You can still be a female and love all the things and be feminine. It’s actually adorable," she said. "Women are powerful. They don’t have to be like men to be powerful."
Now, with a settlement behind her and a return to competition ahead, Carano says she is more focused on what comes next than what happened before.
"I feel like I'm blooming now," Carano said. "I love this age. I have a husband. I have goals. This is the best I've ever felt."
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Queen Camilla ditches tiara at White House state dinner as King Charles gifts Trump historic bell
King Charles and Queen Camilla are reigning supreme, bringing sparkle, charm, and plenty of dazzle for a glamorous evening at the White House.
On Tuesday, the royal couple were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at a state dinner in the East Room. The wives delighted spectators with their jewel-hued ensembles.
The queen wore a deep fuchsia pink evening gown by Fiona Clare, one of her go-to couturiers. The dress was paired with an amethyst and diamond necklace gifted to Queen Victoria and then passed to Queen Mary, the BBC reported. While Queen Elizabeth II wore a tiara for her 2007 visit to the U.S., Camilla, 78, did not.
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"Not wearing a tiara to the U.S., a republic, makes sense," royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital. "It might be a respectful acknowledgment of our 250th year of independence from monarchy. Still, I did expect some razzle dazzle to give President Trump a taste of the royal flair that Britain does so well! But Queen Camilla's necklace does the job there. It appears to be the Kent Amethyst Necklace."
"I think the no-tiara move is understandable, if a bit disappointing for royal watchers!" Matta noted. "Since this visit is underscoring America's independence, a tiara could have read as over-the-top."
The queen further accessorized with matching earrings and a shimmering silver clutch.
The first lady, 56, opted for a pale delphinium pink silk strapless gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, the outlet shared. She completed the look with off-white Dior suede gloves and Dior pale delphinium silk pumps.
"The stunning pink tones on both Her Majesty and the first lady seem to be a nod to the famous cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C.," said Matta. "Notes on the menu and decor for the evening highlight the "shared appreciation of gardens" between the king and the president. There will also be hints of English lilac in the decor to honor the guest nation. "
The queen's choice of jewels is part of the Kent Amethyst Demi-Parure, a coordinated set of matching jewels, said Matta. The collection dates back to 1818, Town & Country reported. According to the outlet, the pieces originally belonged to Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, Duchess of Kent and mother of Queen Victoria. The late Queen Elizabeth also wore the piece on numerous occasions throughout her reign.
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The state dinner marks the first time that Camilla wore the sparkling statement necklace from the royal collection.
The king, 77, and the president, 79, wore white ties, letting their wives shine.
An opulent royal feast awaited guests.
The dinner featured a garden vegetable velouté paired with hearts of palm, toasted shallots and micro mint, followed by spring herbed ravioli with ricotta, morels and parmesan emulsion sourced in part from the White House Kitchen Garden.
The main course was Dover sole meunière with potato pavé, spring ramps and snow peas. The dessert course highlighted beehive-shaped chocolate gâteau with vanilla bean crémeux, almond joconde, crème fraîche ice cream and White House honey. Wines include a 2024 Hopkins Riesling, a 2022 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir and a 2022 Newton Chardonnay, selected to showcase American winemaking and complement the menu.
Entertainment was provided by U.S. military ensembles, including "The President’s Own" Marine Band, Army and Air Force choruses and strings.
It was also during the state dinner that Charles showed off his signature humor. During the toast, the beaming monarch made numerous jokes, charming guests while keeping them laughing.
"Indeed, you recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German," said Charles.
"Dare I say that, if it wasn’t for us, you’d be speaking French!"
He quickly added that, "of course, we both love our French cousins greatly."
But the toast also came with a heartfelt surprise.
Charles announced he was gifting Trump a historic naval artifact, the original bell from the tower of the HMS Trump. The Royal Navy submarine was first launched in 1944 and fought in the Battle of the Pacific during WWII.
"So tonight, Mr. President, I am delighted to present to you as a personal gift, the original bell, which hung on the conning tower of your valiant namesake," said Charles. "May it stand as a testimony to our nation's shared history and shining future."
"And should you ever need to get hold of us, just give us a ring," he quipped.
The vessel's name is unrelated to the president. Buckingham Palace said in a statement ahead of the speech that the bell was a "symbol of friendship to mark this renewal," the BBC reported.
"King Charles has been in his element," said royal commentator Meredith Constant. "He's managed to strike an appropriate balance between jokes and comments that both recognize how divided America is without sounding too political. I think it's safe to say that King Charles has been the shining star of this trip so far."
The celebrations took place in the East Room.
The East Room, known as the largest of the State Rooms, was designed by James Hoban and George Washington to be a "Public Audience Room," The White House Historical Association reported.
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Charles and Camilla are on a four-day visit to the U.S. intended to both celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and to help repair the country’s strained "special relationship" with the U.K.
The king and queen arrived at the White House on Monday, where they were warmly welcomed by Trump and the first lady. After having tea in the Green Room, the royals went down to the South Grounds to see a new beehive in the shape of the White House that the first lady had installed last week. The royal couple then attended a garden party at the British Embassy.
On Tuesday, the king gave a 20-minute speech at a joint session of Congress, where he repeatedly highlighted the historical and cultural ties between both nations. He is the second British monarch to do so, after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
After a night of glitz and glam in D.C., the royal couple will be traveling to New York City, where they’ll meet with first responders and families of the victims from the 9/11 attacks. Camilla will also visit the New York Public Library to mark the centenary of English author A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh." Charles and Camilla will also attend a gala for the monarch's charity, The King's Trust, in the evening.
The couple's transatlantic trip will conclude in Virginia, where they'll attend a block party celebrating America’s birthday. Charles will also visit a national park, while Camilla explores a farm to highlight the work of America’s horse racing industry.
During her reign, the late queen embarked on four state visits to the U.S.: in 1957, 1976, 1991 and 2007.
Pentagon urges Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change it estimates will cost $52 million
The Pentagon has formally asked for congressional approval to codify its "Department of War" moniker, estimating it will cost taxpayers around $52 million.
The estimate from the Pentagon is significantly lower than what the Congressional Budget Office projected in January, when it estimated the rebranding could cost as much as $125 million if it were adopted "broadly and rapidly" throughout the department.
The Pentagon claimed the change, which includes renaming the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of War, would have no "significant impact" on President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2027 defense budget request because most implementation costs will be absorbed during the current 2026 fiscal year.
The "actual costs are being collected during implementation and will be available" once the current fiscal year’s execution of the name change is completed, according to the department.
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In its legislative proposal, the Pentagon said roughly $52 million is expected to be used, including $44.6 million for the Defense Agencies and the department’s field activities, $3.5 million for the military departments, $3 million for Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth's office and Washington Headquarters Services, $400,000 for the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands and National Guard Bureau.
"The revision to the designation of the Department serves as a fundamental reminder of the importance and reverence of our core mission, to fight and win wars," the proposal reads. "It serves as a strategic objective in which to measure and prioritize all activities."
The request to rebrand the department would make around 7,600 changes to federal law. The Pentagon has already changed its website and social media accounts to reflect the rebranding, and Hegseth’s nameplate on his office door already reads, "Secretary of War."
This comes after Trump signed an executive order in the fall to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, a move that sparked criticism but that some anti-war advocates argued was more fitting for an administration they say is eager to wage war.
"The name change really does help highlight how rogue, unconstitutional, and unlawful the president’s actions are," former Rep. Justin Amash, a Republican turned Libertarian, wrote on X in September.
But some of Trump's Republican allies in Congress have signaled support for the name change, with Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introducing legislation in their respective chambers seeking to codify the rebranding.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the aisle, Democrats have criticized the Pentagon's request to codify the moniker, as lawmakers begin hashing out the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill.
"The American people can’t afford groceries, gas, or rent — and the Pentagon has ALREADY wasted $50 million on renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Now they want more money," Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., wrote on X.
The Department of War was established in 1789 by President George Washington. It was later replaced by the National Military Establishment in 1947, which was redesignated as the Department of Defense in 1949.
Proposal for historic NCAA tournament expansion reaches final stages: report
Michigan’s men’s basketball team secured its first national title in more than 30 years earlier this month. One day earlier, UCLA’s women’s team claimed its first NCAA Tournament crown.
Michigan and UCLA powered through a 64-team bracket to hoist their respective championship trophies, but an expanded bracket could make repeat runs more difficult next season. ESPN reported Tuesday, citing sources, that the NCAA is moving forward with plans to expand both tournaments to 76 teams.
Expansion has been on the table for more than a year, but this latest step could pave the way for formal approval, with an announcement possible as soon as next month. The larger field could be in place before the 2026-27 season.
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Though several hurdles remain with NCAA committees before any changes can become official, a source told ESPN the remaining steps are merely "formalities."
Media rights deals remain unfinished, and signed contracts will likely be needed before the men’s and women’s basketball committees, oversight groups and other parties move forward. ESPN reported that NCAA officials have recently engaged in discussions with key media partners.
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While the financial framework for expansion is still unclear, costs are expected to rise with more teams traveling and competing. A source told ESPN the plan could still ultimately produce profit and a "modest financial upside."
Expansion discussions appear to be fueled more by the push for at-large bids for power conferences than by financial considerations. Many leagues have added a considerable number of schools under the current agreement.
"Expanding the basketball tournaments would require approval from multiple NCAA committees, including the men’s and women’s basketball committees, and no final recommendations or decisions have been made at this time," an NCAA spokesperson told OutKick's Trey Wallace.
Currently, the First Four features eight teams across four games. Under expansion, that would grow to 12 games involving 24 teams, with the men’s tournament adding eight at-large bids.
Overall, the proposal would mean the First Four would see 24 of those 76 teams competing Tuesday and Wednesday. Eight teams that once would have been in the customary bracket would now face eight new at-large teams. The main 64-team bracket would still tip off Thursday with little change.
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UCLA official warns conservative law students they face discipline for identifying liberal protesters
EXCLUSIVE — The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law faces accusations of discrimination after an administrator allegedly threatened to discipline a conservative campus group for identifying protesters who disrupted a recent event.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) said it sent a letter urging the university to retract what it calls a threat against Federalist Society members’ rights.
The controversy stems from an April 21 event featuring Department of Homeland Security (DHS) general counsel James Percival. More than 150 protesters swarmed the talk, booing, shouting profanities and, according to Percival, making death threats.
In April 22 emails obtained by Fox News Digital, Bayrex Martí, UCLA's assistant dean for student affairs, warned Federalist Society President Matthew Weinberg against identifying the disruptors.
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"I have also seen requests online to identify students in the audience who are visible in video recordings," Martí wrote. "I would strongly encourage you and other organizers to not disclose those details."
Martí warned that if the names were shared and those protesters subsequently faced online criticism or harassment, the Federalist Society itself would be held responsible for "reasonably predictable" consequences.
"If that information is shared despite the tenor of some online commentary, and an implicated student reports behavior from anyone that falls under prohibited behavior per the Student Code of Conduct, the student organization and/or individual students could be connected to it (the allegation being that the outcome was reasonably predictable when the names were disclosed) and subjected to campus processes," the dean added.
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FIRE’s program counsel, Jessie Appleby, wrote that students attending a public, recorded event have no expectation of privacy.
"As painful as online criticism may be at times, UCLA may not restrict protected speech merely to shield student protesters from the consequences of their actions," Appleby wrote.
FIRE also claims UCLA is applying a double standard, alleging that while Federalist Society members are being silenced, protesters have been "identifying and mocking" them online.
Last week, the school administration issued a statement to Fox News Digital defending the event, noting it proceeded to its conclusion.
"UCLA Law is committed to free speech and academic freedom, including perspectives that may be controversial or deeply contested," it wrote.
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"This student-organized event, which proceeded to its conclusion, was one instance of those principles in practice. The law school worked with the Office of Campus and Community Safety in advance to support the event and uphold the university’s commitment to the free exchange of ideas."
At the event, students booed Percival, called him a "Nazi" and held signs, including one that said "F--- you loser." Speaking with "The Will Cain Show," Percival said the experience was "not pleasant."
"I might get death threats when I go on a college campus, but the people I work with at DHS get death threats just for showing up to work every day," Percival said. "I really felt like I had an obligation to the people I work with not to back down, to show up and take some abuse."
"We are committed to upholding the First Amendment. We have received the letter and plan to respond," a spokesperson for UCLA School of Law told Fox News Digital.
NBA tries fixing tank jobs with confusing '3-2-1' lottery scheme nobody asked for
Adam Silver has finally decided to do something about the tanking epidemic he spent a decade ignoring.
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The NBA is reportedly moving toward a "3-2-1 Lottery" system that is about as convoluted as a government stimulus package.
Silver is effectively trying to legislate effort because his previous incentives rewarded teams for being dumpster fires.
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The proposal expands the lottery from 14 teams to 16 and creates a de facto relegation zone for the three worst teams in the league.
In a classic Silver move, those bottom dwellers are actually penalized. They receive fewer lottery balls than teams that are merely below average.
The logic here is peak modern NBA, and the league wants to make being slightly below average more rewarding than being truly terrible.
Teams in the middle of the lottery standings would receive the most favorable odds, while the worst teams get reduced chances at the top pick.
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So the message is simple. Stop trying to be awful and aim for mediocrity instead.
Silver is essentially turning the draft lottery into a system where the biggest losers do not get the biggest rewards.
The worst teams would also have a floor, meaning they could not fall past roughly the 12th pick. Even that safety net shows how carefully the league is trying to balance discouraging tanking without completely burying bad teams.
The proposal also includes a ban on winning the top pick in consecutive years and prevents any team from landing a top-five pick three years in a row. It only took years of watching "the process" and other blatant tanking jobs to realize that rewarding incompetence might be bad for the brand.
There is even a rule targeting pick protections.
Teams would no longer be allowed to protect picks in the 12 to 15 range. This is designed to stop late-season tanking aimed at keeping a mid-round selection.
Silver spent years acting like tanking was a minor nuisance. He is the guy who let the termites eat the house for a decade.
The "3-2-1" plan is a clear attempt to fix a competitive problem that developed on his watch.
It might reduce outright tanking, but it also risks turning the lottery into something fans need a chart to understand.
Either way, the NBA is finally admitting the system it built was broken.
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Ex-Fordham basketball players permanently banned by NCAA over alleged game manipulation betting scheme
Another betting scandal in sports has surfaced, this time involving two Fordham Rams men’s basketball players.
Two former players were ruled permanently ineligible to participate in NCAA play after the governing body found them in violation of potential game manipulation for sports betting.
The NCAA announced Tuesday that Elijah Gray and Will Richardson allegedly are connected to a known bettor who was indicted on fraud and bribery charges.
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Gray and Richardson are both no longer a part of the Rams’ basketball program.
It was a third party from another sports betting investigation that had overheard Gray, Richardson and another student-athlete discussing throwing a game for money.
"The NCAA enforcement staff contacted state gaming regulators to identify bets placed by the known bettor. The Mississippi Gaming Commission noted that a $10,000 bet had been placed on a February 2024 game involving Fordham, where the individual bet that Fordham’s opponent would win," the NCAA wrote in its statement.
"Enforcement staff reviewed the Fordham men’s basketball roster for that season and identified three individuals who were connected to the known bettor on social media, including Gray and Richardson."
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Gray said he and Richardson exchanged messages with Antonio Blakeney, an ex-NBA player, and the known bettor who were involved in the scheme.
Gray added that both players agreed to lose the game in exchange for $10,000 to $15,000 in payments each. Gray said, though, that he reconsidered the deal and gave his normal effort, and Fordham ended up winning the game.
Richardson, meanwhile, did not cooperate with NCAA investigators. He denied being a part of calls with Gray and the known bettor during a September 2025 interview.
Gray said Richardson continued to communicate with Blakeney after that game Fordham ended up winning and said he saw screenshots of messages, though he didn’t recall what they said.
Richardson denied participating in the scheme in a subsequent interview in October 2025, while also denying communication with the known bettor and Blakeney. He also denied telling Gray about his enforcement interview despite Gray saying the opposite occurred.
"Phone records also indicate that, after the October interview, Richardson again contacted another student-athlete who had not yet been interviewed by the enforcement staff," the NCAA’s statement added.
Gray agreed he violated ethical conduct rules by providing information to a known bettor, but he did maintain that he did not follow through with the scheme. The NCAA said Gray "expressed remorse for his actions."
Gray’s and Richardson’s violations are considered Level 1 of the ethical conduct rules.
Gray averaged 8.2 points in 32 games during his sophomore season with the Rams in 2024. Richardson averaged 9.8 points per game in 27.1 minutes.
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Carville says Georgia could be huge success if 'idiot progressives' don't screw it up
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville said Tuesday he feels good about the party’s prospects in Georgia, so long as progressives do not snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
While Carville has repeatedly predicted Democrats will do well in November's midterm elections, he has also consistently warned that far-left progressive politics are simply not viable in the American electorate.
"Not only could we win the governorship, but listen to what I'm telling you, we might win the state house," he said of Democratic chances in the Peach State during his "Politics War Room" podcast. "Georgia may be one of the biggest success stories of this century in terms of Democratic politics."
However, Carville also offered caution: "Now, what they're going to do, I'm going to tell you just what they did in Nevada, which was a great, great success story. The idiot progressives went in, and they took over the party.
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"They're trying to pull off the same stuff in Colorado because, well, we're too successful. And watch out when we start winning in Georgia. You're going to see the progressive left try to come in," he warned.
Carville and co-host Al Hunt later talked about electoral situations where some left-leaning candidates are running as independents against Democratic rivals.
Hunt said if a Democratic candidate cannot viably defeat a Republican opponent, an independent candidate who actually can defeat the Republican should take the reins, provided the candidate supports Democratic policies.
"You want to win that seat. Whoever, whichever candidate is best suited to defeat the Republican candidate ought to get behind the other in the last — you know, whatever it is — 60 days," he said.
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Carville cited the documentary about himself, "Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid!" and agreed with the pragmatic message.
"So, the title of the documentary made about me is a perfect encapsulation of my political philosophy, and it's called, ‘Winning is Everything, Stupid.’ That is the purpose of politics is to win elections and to win elections that profoundly matter to people's life," Carville said.
He added that if a candidate has a chance to win as an independent but will caucus with the Democrats, they should go ahead and do it.
"If he has a better chance of winning than somebody that is running under the Democratic label, but who, in effect, has pledged that he would be part of the Democrat[s], why not do it?" Carville said. "You're not here to build a stronger party. You're not here to make a point. You're not here to do anything. You're here to win the god---- election.
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"And if we got a better chance, if there's a better chance with an independent who embraces most of the ideas and does not want to run with all the jacka-- left-wing stupidity that's put out, go cat, go, I'm for you," he said. "Totally. Winning is everything!"