Kris Jenkins hit 'The Shot' to win Villanova a national title. So what happened to his ring?
GLEN MILLS, Pa. (AP) -- Kris Jenkins owes a Villanova fan a drink. Or maybe a shot as memorable as his in the 2016 national championship game. At the very least, the next time he's in New Orleans' French Quarter, the former Villanova star who sunk a March Madness buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win a national title needs to keep his championship ring more secure on his finger. Jenkins needed about a second to lift the Wildcats past North Carolina to win the 2016 national championship. He needed more than two years to get his prized ring back.
Woman accused of drugging and robbing older men in a deadly romance scheme
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The FBI in Las Vegas says a woman lured at least four older men on online dating apps to meet in person, drugged them with sedatives and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a "sinister" romance scheme. Authorities say three of the men died, and she has been charged in one of their deaths. Aurora Phelps is in custody in Mexico. She faces 21 counts including wire fraud, identity theft and one count of kidnapping resulting in death. The FBI says it is aware of other alleged victims in the U.S. and Mexico. Authorities are seeking her extradition.
Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78
NEW YORK (AP) -- Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died at age 78. The Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac confirms her death to The Associated Press and says Wallace died at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday after a stint on hospice care. She died of natural causes. Wallace was a dedicated keeper of the legacy of her son, born Christopher Wallace. The Notorious B.I.G., one of the rap music greatest performers, was shot to death at age 24 in Los Angeles in 1997. The case remains unsolved. His 1994 debut album, "Ready to Die," has sold over 6 million units as of 2018 and included the hits "Big Poppa" and "Juicy."
4 Nations Face-Off final between US and Canada drew record betting action
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Canada's 3-2 overtime victory over the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off set single-game hockey betting records. BetMGM Sportsbook said the game Thursday night was the most bet-on hockey game in its history. Caesars Sportsbook also said the championship attracted heavy action. The game was second in bets placed at Caesars only to last season's Game 7 victory by the Florida Panthers over the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final.
Ford recalls 240,000 Explorers, Aviators due to faulty seat belt assembly
Ford is recalling about 240,000 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs due to a problem with seat belt anchors that were improperly secured. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Ford said it is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to the defective seat belt assemblies. The Explorers and Aviators in question are model years 2020 and 2021. The recall includes about 216,000 Explorers and 24,000 Aviators.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he's selling them for charity
NEW YORK (AP) -- Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is turning his controversial denim into some greens -- for charity. The Norwegian chess grandmaster announced that he is auctioning off the Italian luxury brand jeans that started a dress code dispute at December's World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. Carlsen ultimately quit the New York competition after accepting a $200 fine while refusing to change his pants. Chess fanatics and #JeansGate followers now have the chance to own the Size 32 regular fit Corneliani jeans. The auction for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is scheduled to end March 1. The pants' highest offer was $8,200 as of the morning of Feb. 21.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorced and single
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorced and single. A Los Angeles judge approved their divorce settlement last month, and declared that it would take effect on Friday, six months after she filed to end their marriage. Lopez has now dropped Affleck from her legal name. The former couple reached the settlement through mediation in September. The superstar couple first dated in the early 2000s before breaking up. They eventually reunited and married in 2022. The couple said in court filings that they separated in 2023. Most of the financial details of their split were kept private.
One-armed basketball player makes women's Division III history with basket
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Being cut from her high school basketball team was painful for Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, but she refused to let that rejection, or being born with one arm, stop her from pursuing her basketball dreams. The 22-year-old Lesley University player has made NCAA history as the first Division III women's basketball player with one arm to score in collegiate games. Inspired by LeBron James as a child, Sinaman-Daniel emailed hundreds of college coaches seeking a chance to play. Lesley University coach Martin Rather says she is now the team's hardest-working player. Since her historic first basket, Sinaman-Daniel has scored again and helped lead her team to its best season in 14 years.
Ja Morant has no comment on report that says group targeting pro athletes burglarized his home
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant is not talking about the published report that says he is the Memphis player whose home was burglarized by the seven men from Chile charged in federal court with orchestrating break-ins at the homes of prominent athletes around the country. The Daily Memphian reported Thursday that a senior law enforcement official familiar with the investigation confirmed Morant was "Professional Athlete 6" in the FBI complaint filed Jan. 30 in Tampa, Florida. According to the complaint, the burglars stole about $1 million worth of jewelry, watches and luxury bags. The Grizzlies declined to comment and said Morant had no comment.
What to know about Fort Knox's gold depository
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- President Donald Trump says Elon Musk will be looking at Fort Knox, the legendary depository in Kentucky for American gold reserves, to make sure the gold is still there. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says there is an audit every year and that "all the gold is present and accounted for." The United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox has stored precious metal bullion reserves for the United States since 1937 and has become synonymous for secure and well protected. Along with protecting gold reserves, Fort Knox is currently also used as the Army's human resources command center, and it hosts the Army's largest annual training event each summer.