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  • LeBron James takes heat for late decision to skip NBA All-Star Game

    LeBron James takes heat for late decision to skip NBA All-Star Game

    LeBron James drew some blowback on Sunday night as he announced 90 minutes before the NBA All-Star Game was set for tip-off that he would forgo playing in it over a foot issue.

    The Los Angeles Lakers star said he would miss the mini tournament with foot and ankle discomfort. It ended his streak of 20 consecutive All-Star Game appearances. TNT hosts appeared to be appalled by the late decision from James.

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    Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, #23, prepares to shoot as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, #45, watches during the skills challenge at the NBA basketball All-Star Saturday night festivities on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    “I think ‘Bron coulda helped somebody else out and said this earlier,” Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said, via Awful Announcing.

    Former NBA star Jalen Rose added that James “took a roster spot from somebody.”

    It was the first time James had missed an All-Star Game since 2004. He was set to play for Team Shaquille O’Neal in the All-Star Game’s new competition format. The team was then down to seven players – Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard and James Harden.

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    LeBron James talks to reporters

    Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James speaks during a press conference before the NBA basketball All-Star game on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    “I was hoping that it would feel a lot better this morning, but it’s not where I want it to be,” James said. “And with 30 games left and with us trying to make a playoff push in the wild, wild, West, I feel like it’s very important for me to kind of take care of myself and understand what’s coming on.

    “So, I won’t say it’s maintenance, but it is maintenance,” he said. “At the same time, I have to look out for myself when it comes to this to this injury I’ve been dealing with for years.”

    James said he will resume rehabbing the injury on Monday and hoped to play on Wednesday as the Lakers return from the break to compete against the Charlotte Hornets.

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    LeBron James looks on

    Shaq’s OGs player LeBron James, #23, sits courtside in street clothes during Game 2 of the NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)

    He is averaging 24.3 points, 9 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game this season.

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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    Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

  • Genesis Invitational golf tournament pays tribute to Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida Woods

    Genesis Invitational golf tournament pays tribute to Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida Woods

    As Tiger Woods continues to mourn the loss of his mother, Kultida Woods, Genesis Invitational organizers have revealed plans to honor her.

    The par-4 seventh hole will feature a white flag free of logos and wording in a nod to Wood’s late mother and her faith. 

    According to a social media post from the PGA Tour, Kultida Woods practiced Buddhism. The color white and the No. 7 are held in high regard by Buddhists.

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    Tiger Woods hugs his mother, Kultida Woods, during a news conference Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.  (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

    White is believed to represent enlightenment, knowledge and purity. Kultida, whose name is often shortened to Tida, was born in Thailand. Her native country’s flag features a pair of white stripes, which are also believed to symbolize the Buddhist faith.

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    In a social media post earlier this month, Woods described his late mother as “a force of nature all her own.”

    Tiger Woods embraces mom, Kultida Woods

    Golfer Tiger Woods hugs his mother, Kultida Woods, during a press conference at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Feb. 19, 2010. ( Lori Moffett/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

    “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” he said. “My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh.”

    The 2025 Genesis Invitational got underway Thursday at San Deigo’s Torrey Pines Golf Course. Woods recently announced he would not compete in the tournament as he continues to process his mother’s death.

    Tiger Woods and his mom, Kultida Woods

    Tiger Woods and mother Kultida Woods react as they pose for photos prior to his induction to the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame March 9, 2022, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.  (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

    The par-4 seventh hole on the course also represents a significant moment in Woods’ storied career. In 2008, he won the U.S. Open championship on the seventh green. Woods defeated Rocco Mediate by breaking a tie on the seventh hole after the 18-hole competition.

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    Kultida met Tiger’s father, Earl, while he was in the military in Thailand. Kultida and Earl moved to Brooklyn, New York, after they tied the knot. The couple later relocated to Cypress, California, where Tiger was born. Earl Woods died in California in 2006.

    According to ESPN, Tiger, whose real name is Eldrick, was named after his mother and father. The name Eldrick begins with an E in honor of Earl and ends with a K in honor of Kultida.

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    Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

  • Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins arrives at Super Bowl LIX wearing late father’s coat

    Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins arrives at Super Bowl LIX wearing late father’s coat

    A few months ago, the Tennessee Titans sent DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a conditional draft pick. Hopkins experienced his fair share of ups and downs in less than two full seasons in Tennesee. 

    But this Sunday, Hopkins will play in the Super Bowl for the first time in his career. Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles players and coaches began arriving at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday afternoon as the highly anticipated kickoff drew near. 

    Hopkins arrival featured arguably the best pregame outfit. The star wide receiver walked toward the Kansas City locker room wearing a fur coat, which was once owned by his late father.

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    DeAndre Hopkins of the Kansas City Chiefs arrives prior to Super Bowl LIX. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

    Hopkins’ dad died in a car accident in 1992, according to ESPN. The future NFL star was just 5 months old at the time. The coat was passed on to Hopkins after his father’s death.

    ESPN also noted that Hopkins made a vow to himself that he would wear the treasure coat on the same day of his wedding ceremony or the day of the Super Bowl, whichever event happened first.

    DeAndre Hopkins celebrates touchdown

    Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley-Imagn Images)

    Hopkins is not currently married, but the Chiefs are playing in a third consecutive Super Bowl, which gave the star receiver a reason to pull the coat from the closet.

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    Sunday’s big game also marks the ninth time Hopkins will compete in a postseason game. He has recorded 38 catches for 457 receiving yards over those eight previous games. Hopkins is also credited with one receiving touchdown.

    Hopkins has not been featured much in this year’s playoffs so far. The five-time Pro Bowler has one catch for 11 yards heading into Super Bowl LIX. He finished the regular season with 437 yards and hauled in four touchdowns over his 10 games with the Chiefs.

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    The Chiefs and Eagles meet in the Super Bowl at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

    FOX’s Super Bowl coverage kicked off at 1 p.m. ET. Coverage can also be streamed live on Tubi for the first time.

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    Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

  • Mother of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew says sons are ‘happy fans in heaven’ after Eagles win

    Mother of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew says sons are ‘happy fans in heaven’ after Eagles win

    The Philadelphia Eagles heading to Super Bowl LIX had Jane Gaudreau, the mother of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, and his brother Matthew, thinking about her two sons on Sunday night. 

    Hockey may be the Gaudreau family’s top sport, but being from South New Jersey, the Eagles are just as prominent. 

    Jane shared a picture on her social media accounts of her two sons wearing custom Gaudreau Eagles jerseys after the 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders sent Philadelphia back to the “Big Game.”

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    A banner is raised in remberance of Johnny Gaudreau before the game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers at Nationwide Arena. (Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images)

    “I know two incredibly happy fans in heaven,” Jane wrote on Instagram. “GO BIRDS!!!!!! Going to the Super Bowl for the boys!!! One more win.”

    Jane also shared the picture on X, adding “Miss and love you boys!” with two green hearts for the Eagles’ main jersey color.

    Before the Eagles’ 2024 regular season began, tragedy struck the Gaudreau family and the entire hockey world as Johnny and Matthew were killed by a drunk driver in Oldmans Township, New Jersey — the day before their sister’s wedding. The Gaudreau brothers were riding bikes when Sean M. Higgins fatally struck them with his vehicle. 

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    Earlier this month, Higgins turned down the prosecution’s offer of 35 years in prison, pleading not guilty to his charges stemming from the incident.

    Higgins, 44, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated manslaughter, two counts of vehicular homicide, evidence tampering and leaving the scene of an accident. 

    Police noted that Higgins had a blood alcohol level of .087, above New Jersey’s legal limit to drive, and he failed a field sobriety test. Police also said Higgins was driving aggressively, which included speeding up to drive around multiple vehicles, when he hit the Gaudreaus.

    Johnny Gaudreau’s family during ceremonial puck drop

    Johnny Gaudreau’s family during ceremonial puck drop by Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) and Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) prior to the game between the Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets  at Scotiabank Saddledome on Dec. 3, 2024. (Sergei Belski-Imagn Images)

    The Gaudreau family was in the courtroom to witness Higgins’ hearing, and two days after, Jane posted quotes on her Instagram seemingly about what her and her family are going through. 

    “Sometimes life is hard,” the first quote read. “Some days are very rough, and sometimes you just have to cry before you can move forward…And that’s okay.”

    “When you have a bad day – a really bad day – try and treat the world better than it treated you,” the second quote, which is from Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump, read. 

    It’s not yet been determined when Higgins is due next in court, though a trial is upcoming.

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    Although it may not be hockey, love for the Eagles has the Gaudreau family celebrating, and they know Johnny and Matthew will be looking down on New Orleans on Feb. 9 hoping their Eagles can lift the Lombardi Trophy once again. 

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    Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

  • Ratan Tata Featured in Republic Day Parade 2025: Jharkhand Tableau Includes Bust of Late Industrialist To Pay Tributes to Him (See Photos and Videos)

    Ratan Tata Featured in Republic Day Parade 2025: Jharkhand Tableau Includes Bust of Late Industrialist To Pay Tributes to Him (See Photos and Videos)

    During the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in Delhi today, January 26, Jharkhand’s tableau showcased the state’s rich legacy of heritage and progress. Notably, the tableau of Jharkhand also included the bust of the late industrialist Ratan Tata, to whom the state paid its tribute. Multiple videos and photos showing Rata Tata featuring in Jharkhand’s tableau at the Republic Day parade have also gone viral on social media. Notably, the tableau of Jharkhand paid tribute to Ratan Tata and Tata Group for their significant contributions to Jharkhand’s development. Republic Day 2025: President Droupadi Murmu Unfurls National Flag at Kartavya Path Followed by National Anthem With Thunderous 21-Gun Salute (Watch Video).

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    Jharkhand’s Tableau Showcased During 76th #Republic Day Parade

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  • ‘Kabhi Ulta Jawaab Nahi Diya’: Diljit Dosanjh Pays Homage to Late Former PM Manmohan Singh at His Guwahati Concert, Video Goes Viral – WATCH

    ‘Kabhi Ulta Jawaab Nahi Diya’: Diljit Dosanjh Pays Homage to Late Former PM Manmohan Singh at His Guwahati Concert, Video Goes Viral – WATCH

    Singer Diljit Dosanjh paid a moving tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his concert in Guwahati on Sunday. He also listed life lessons that can be learned from the life of Manmohan Singh, who left for his heavenly abode on died on Thursday at 92 in Delhi after a prolonged illness. On Sunday (December 29) evening, Diljit dropped a video from his Dil-Luminati gig on his Instagram account, saying that he has dedicated his Guwahati concert to the life of the late economist. Dr Manmohan Singh Laid to Rest: Nation Bids Farewell to ‘Architect of India’s Economic Reforms’ With Full State Honours (Video).

    In the video, the “Naina” hitmaker could be seen paying respect to Manmohan Singh. Talking about the simplicity of the former politician, Diljit said, “Agar main unki life ki journey ki taraf dekhu, toh unhone itna saada jeewan jia hai, agar unko kisi ne bura bhi bola, toh unhone kabhi ulta jawaab nhi diya. Halanki politics ke career me ye sabse mushkil kaam hai. (He led a very simple life. He never used to answer back or talk ill about anyone…Even though this is tough thing to do in politics.) Look Back 2024: Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour Ticket Scam to Backlash Over Singer’s ‘Panjab’ Post – Top 5 Controversies Surrounding His Concerts in India.

    Diljit Dosanjh Dedicates His Guwahati Concert to Former PM Manmohan Singh

    Diljit even urged the youth including himself to learn such etiquette from the life of Manmohan Singh. Singh’s political career spanned several decades, with notable positions including Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996, during which he spearheaded economic reforms that transformed India’s economy. He served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014, succeeding Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His tenure is particularly remembered for his steady leadership during economic crises and his contributions to modernising India’s economy.

    After his second term, Singh retired from public life, having led India through a period of unprecedented growth and international recognition. He was succeeded by Narendra Modi in 2014 after the Congress-led UPA lost the general elections.