Deadliest Catch star Todd Meadows dies during filming, aged 25

Todd Meadows, best known as a deckhand onDeadliest Catch, has died while filming the show, aged 25.

Meadows was the newest crew member on the Aleutian Lady, a boat featured on the high-riskDiscovery Channelreality series.

According to reports, the vessel was being filmed at the time of Meadows's death, which occurred on 25 February. A GoFundMe set up in his honour confirmed he died while "crabbing out on Alaskan waters".

Deadlineclaimed that the vessel was the last one featured in the forthcoming 22nd season that was still at sea, and that filming concluded shortly after Meadows's death.

Captain Rick Shelford, who has been a regular on the show since 2023, called it the "most tragic day in the history of the Aleutian Lady".

Shelford continued: "His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone's respect right away. His smile was contagious, and the sound of his laughter coming up the wheelhouse stairs or over the deck hailer is something we will carry with us always."

A spokesperson for Discovery Channel said his death was "a devastating loss", adding: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows. Our hearts are with his loved ones, his crewmates, and the entire fishing community during this incredibly difficult time."

He is survived by his wife and three children.

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Deadliest Catchpremiered in 2005, following a group of king crab fishermen in Alaska as they embarked on the perilous journey to catch the seafood delicacy in the Bering Sea. The title is inspired by the high risk of injury or death linked to the line of work.

In 2019, a boat set to appear onDeadliest Catch: Dungeon Covecapsized in Newport, Oregon, killing three fisherman: Joshua Porter, 50, James Lacy, 48 and Stephen Biernacki, 50.

Discovery Channel paid tribute to the victims: "We feel deeply saddened by the news, as we feel part of the crabbing community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and the entire community during this difficult time."

A friend of Porter told local news he had planned for the voyage to be his last on this particular boat because he found the crew to be "inexperienced".

"Those were his words," Celeste Paranto toldThe Oregonian. "It's very sad. Because he was a responsible person. He went out on the trip and never returned home. I'm really having a hard time with it."

Oregon State Police said that the incident occurred after the fishermen asked the US Coast Guard (USCG) to assist them in crossing the Yaquina Bay bar shortly before 10 pm because of "high seas".

Shortly after, authorities discovered the boat "had capsized with three people onboard". The fatal incident was witnessed by a Coast Guard crew who reportedly carried out a search and rescue mission.

According to the USCG Pacific Northwest'sTwitterpage, they were "battling 12 to 14-foot" waves.

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Warriors center Porzingis misses 5th straight game with illness coach Steve Kerr calls "mysterious"

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State center Kristaps Porzingis is still dealing with a medical issue that has sidelined him for a week and a half.

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"It's a little mysterious," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said before his team hosted the Los Angeles Clipper on Monday night. "We're obviously working with him and hoping that he can get some clarity and he can kind of break through and get to a point to where he's consistently healthy. But that's something that the medical staff is working hard on with him."

Porzingis had returned to practice Friday and was listed as questionable for Saturday's home loss to the Lakers, then missed his fifth straight game Monday with an illness. It's unclear if he will travel for the team's upcoming three-game road trip.

Kerr said he spoke with Porzingis earlier Monday.

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"We had a good chat. He's doing fine," Kerr said. "He's obviously wanting to be back and wanting answers and we'll keep supporting him."

The 7-foot-2 big man from Latvia made his Warriors debut Feb. 19 against his former Boston Celtics team after being acquired in a trade from Atlanta, but hasn't played since. He has appeared in just 18 games overall this season, averaging 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists.

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Is Miami Ohio in March Madness if it loses MAC? Case for, against RedHawks' at-large chances

The last undefeated team inmen's college basketballis at the center of theNCAA Tournamentdebate.

No. 20 Miami (Ohio)remains perfect going into the final week of the regular season, at 29-0 with two games left before the MAC tournament.

And while their record indicates the RedHawks should be a shoo-in for March Madness, that may not be the case. And there's no certainty Miami wins the MAC's automatic bid either.

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TheRedHawkshave had plenty of close calls, and second-place Akron is no pushover. The Zips are 24-5 (15-1 in MAC), with their lone league loss to Miami by three points back on Jan. 3.

So what happens if Miami doesn't leave Cleveland with an automatic bid?

Miami's resume and season has perplexed the hoops world as it reignites the age-old postseason debate of best vs. deserving. The discussion intensified whenformer Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said the RedHawks aren't worthyof an at-large spot.

"If we're selecting the 68 best teams, then Miami (Ohio) is going to have to win their tournament to qualify as a champion, because as an at-large, they are not one of the best teams in the country, and that's going to be a difficult choice for the committee," he said.

Miami's athletic director David Sayler wasn't too impressed with Pearl's analysis,firing back on Monday via social media.

"(You) are flat out wrong about (Miami Ohio basketball) when (you) say we would finish last in the Big East," Sayler posted. "The disrespect is awful and (you) should not be near a TV studio covering this sport when (you) show your true colors! Even slipped in a 'we' when talking aboutAuburn, nice work!"

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There are several reasons Miami should and shouldn't be in the NCAA Tournament. Of course, it can make all of this moot by heading into Selection Sunday if it still hasn't lost. But let's breakdown the RedHawks' at-large case, just in case.

Why Miami Ohio should be in NCAA Tournament

To start, it's March and they are the only one of 365 teams that haven't lost. Miami (Ohio) is just the fourth team in the 21st century — Wichita State (2014), Kentucky (2015) and Gonzaga (2021) — to enter March undefeated. The 29 wins are the most in Division I.

The RedHawks have the best shooting percentage at 52.7% and are eighth in 3-point percentage at 39.2%. They average 90.9 points per game, second in the country behind Alabama, an win by an average of 17 points a game, a margin that's seventh-best in Division I.

Some models back the success. Thestrength of recordis 21st in the country, and inthe RPI, the old model used to select NCAA Tournament teams before the NET rankings, the RedHawks are No. 28.

History certainly favors Miami. No team with more than 28 wins has ever missed out on March Madness since it expanded in 1985, and the NCAA Tournament selection committee never left out a team with less than four losses. Even if the RedHawks lost the remainder of their games, they'd only have three defeats.

Why Miami Ohio shouldn't be in NCAA Tournament

It's the quality of resume the tournament selection primarily uses that doesn't work in Miami's favor.

While undefeated, the RedHawks are ranked No. 52 in the NET rankings, high for an at-large team. It's still possible, as San Diego State was that exact ranking when it made the First Four last season.

A deeper look reveals Miami doesn't have any Quad 1 games, and just one Quad 2 victory. A majority of the wins are Quad 4 with a 16-0 record that doesn't include the three victories against non-Division I teams. It doesn't help at the moment, it will not get a chance to earn a Quad 1 win by the end of the MAC title game.

The lack of quality opponents really hurts other metrics. The strength of schedule ranks 256th and Miami has a KenPom rating of 87, surrounded by teams that are virtually out of the running for an at-large spot. In KenPom, the RedHawks have a strength of schedule ranking of 285th, and a the nonconference rating is sixth-worst in Division I.

All of the variables make for one of the most polarizing bubble contenders in recent memory. Miami deserves credit for playing its schedule perfectly and should be rewarded for the amount of wins, yet it's understandable to see why there's a chance they can end up being left out of the tournament — no matter how unfair it is.

Miami Ohio basketball remaining schedule

• Tuesday, March 3: vs. Toledo, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN+

• Friday, March 6: at Ohio, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN2

• Thursday, March 12: MAC tournament first round (vs. TBA)

• Friday, March 13: MAC tournament semifinal (vs. TBA) *if advance

• Saturday, March 14: MAC tournament championship (vs. TBA) *if advance

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Meet the nobodies who are biggest somebodies in Trump college sports roundtable

Look, everyone, it's Tiger Woods! AndTim Tebowand the President of the United States and so many other heavy-hitting heroescoming togetherto fix college sports.

And none of them mean a damn thing.

Except, that is, Jeff Gold, Jere Morehead and Donde Plowman.

Who are they, you ask? Merely three surface nobodies who are the biggest somebodies inPresident Trump's scheduled Friday White House meeting to finally, mercifully, fix what's broken.

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But nothing gets done without theBig TenandSECsigning off on it, and they're not exactlyplaying nice of late. Which brings us the the big three of the event, where the rubber meets we don't have to do a thing if we don't want to.

• Morehead, Georgia's president, is the most powerful president or chancellor in the SEC, and likely college sports. He's widely considered the most hands-on sports administrator in the nation.

• Gold, the longtime Nebraska chancellor, led the Big Ten through its return to play during the pandemic season, steering the league clear of a dolt former commissioner's idea of spring football and — get this — two seasons in eight months.

• Plowman, the Tennessee chancellor, is at the forefront of the push for collective bargaining, the one true answer — however it's massaged and managed into a plausible system — to gain control of pay for play and player movement.

You can have Tiger or Timmy or Condi Rice or Adam Silver (Adam Silver?). My money is on the Big Three ― Morehead, Gold and Plowman ― to make this thing work.

Because despite what you believe, despite how Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey have become the bad guys in this deal, they're simply herding cats. Or in this case, university presidents and chancellors who make every decision.

That's 18 from the Big Ten and 16 from the SEC, and those 34 men and women will be the sole reason college sports figures a way out of this mess. If it even does.

More to the point, the Big Three at the Trump meeting carry considerable weight within their university caucuses.

There's a reason Tennessee athletic director Danny White has been publicly talking about the need to collectively bargain with players — which, until now, has been last resort, last chance. Well, here we are, everyone.

The last train is leaving the station.

If White is publicly talking about collective bargaining — again, it doesn't have to be collective bargaining as we know it — he's doing it because his boss (Plowman) signed off on it. Plowman will enter that meeting full of collective bargaining research from White and his staff.

That stand-your-ground move by White comes six years after Gold fought the Big Ten — and won. He wasn't buying the cancellation of the pandemic season, and threatened to play a full schedule without the Big Ten.

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Think about that: He was willing to go against his conference membership when dealing with the pandemic, possibly leading to Nebraska's expulsion had the Big Ten membership not eventually figured out the lunacy of not playing.

To say nothing of the potential lawsuits from injured players after playing two seasons in eight months (seriously, how dumb was that idea?).

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Then there's Morehead, the most powerful player in the most powerful conference in college sports. The conference that could, if it wanted to, break away and make billions as the most-watched product in college sports. By a long way.

Morehead could bring the SEC presidents and chancellors together, and be part of the answer. Instead of being part of the problem.

Look, the SEC and Big Ten could survive in this ever-changing, eat what you kill world. It wouldn't be easy, and there would be annual fires to put out — some costing hundreds of millions of dollars in potential legal losses — but it could be done.

They could survive even without an antitrust exemption. Hell, they're doing it now.

But at what cost, and do they want to be seen as the two conferences that killed college sports as we know it?

Here's why this meeting could actually work, beyond how they eventually figure out the machinations of it all: Who blinks first? The SEC or the Big Ten?

Be the first conference to join the other side, and you're forever seen as the conference that saved college sports. Be the conference that follows, and you're forever seen as being dragged, kicking and screaming, to the answer.

This isn't about Trump, though his bully pulpit helps. This isn't about Nick Saban and his championships, or Tony Dungy or an NFL owner or the reality that no players or player representatives have been asked to attend.

Nothing changes without the Big Ten and SEC saying it does.

And the three surface nobodies who are the biggest somebodies to finally making it happen.

Matt Hayesis the senior national college football writer for USA TODAY Sports Network. Follow him on X at@MattHayesCFB.

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Tyla Elevates Plain Jean Paul Gaultier Dress With Louboutins & Diamonds

Tylamade a stunning appearance at the 57th NAACP Image Awards, proving that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. The "Water" singer chose a sleek, minimalist foundation to highlight her incredible collection of high-end jewelry. By balancing a classic silhouette with massive diamond pieces, she created a look that was both modern and timeless. This red-carpet moment showed her ability to mix effortless elegance with maximalist sparkle, making her one of the best-dressed stars of the evening.

Tyla's diamond jewelry adds some bling to Jean Paul Gaultier dress and Louboutins look

Tyla's red carpet ensemble was a masterclass in luxury styling. Her outfit began with a beautiful gown by Jean Paul Gaultier. The dress featured a floor-length, body-skimming column silhouette that perfectly highlighted her frame. With a classic scoop neckline and racerback-style bodice, the gown felt like a sophisticated, high-sheen version of a sporty slip dress. The deep black fabric had a liquid-like glow that served as the perfect backdrop for her bling.

However, the jewelry was the true star of the show. Tyla wore a massive Jacob & Co. Infinia Diamond Necklace. This piece featured an intricate, wide-lattice design that acted as a structural diamond collar. She paired this with Jacob & Co. teardrop earrings, which featured tiers of round diamonds. On her hands, she layered several Spinelli Kilcollin rings, including the Halley SG Deux and Junia Gold Pavé designs, adding a contemporary edge to the look.

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To complete the outfit, Tyla wore Christian Louboutin Rosalie Jewel sandals. These silver heels featured delicate straps covered in crystals that matched the sparkle of her diamonds. Even her beauty look was designed to keep the focus on the fashion. She wore her hair in a textured, high-volume messy updo with soft strands framing her face. Her makeup remained dewy and natural, allowing the Jean Paul Gaultier gown and the millions of dollars in diamonds to shine.

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Angelina Jolie & ‘Couture’ Co-Star’s Dating Rumors Get an Update — Source

Angelina Jolieis back on the Hollywood circuit, and so are the rumors about her dating her co-star. She was alleged to be taking her on-screen romance with "Couture" co-starLouis Garreloff-screen. However, recent reports have claimed the duo is just friends.

Angelina Jolie and co-star Louis Garrel are not dating and hung out at dinner as friends, per source

Sources close to Angelina Jolie disclosed toTMZthat she is not dating Louis Garrel, despite persistent rumours to the contrary. The duo went out for dinner, but only as friends. Insiders told the outlet that Jolie and Garrel are good friends and have other common friends. However, the Academy Award winner is focused on her work and her kids.

This update on Jolie and Garrel's relationship comes two months afterThe National Enquirerreported that there was "definitely a spark there." At the time, a source told the outlet, "They got on really well, and there's a very obvious attraction, but it's hard for people not to worry because Louis has a reputation. He's very charming, but he's also a complicated guy, and a lot of people in Angie's life think she's playing with fire by getting involved with him."

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For those unversed, Garrel is a French actor who allegedly split from his wife of 10 years. The source further told The National Enquirer that Jolie would not admit that there was "anything going on with Louis. She's so private, all she will say is that he's become a 'great friend.'"

However, the insider insisted that "it's pretty obvious there's something between them." They concluded, "Angie practically buzzes any time she gets a text from Louis. There's definitely a spark there." The recent TMZ report seems to have put all those rumours to rest for now.

"Couture" premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival but does not yet have a US release date. It already hit French theatres on February 18.

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Indiana's Curt Cignetti cashes in on title run with 8-year extension worth $13.2 million per year

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is cashing in onhis first national championship run— even more than initially expected.

Athletic department officials announced Monday thatthe two-time national coach of the yearhas signed a memorandum of understanding on an eight-year contract extension, paying him an annual average of $13.2 million —or an increase of about $1.6 million per yearfrom what school officials said Cignetti would earn when he first agreed to the extension in October.

School officials released the document Cignetti signed Feb. 4.

He joins Georgia coach Kirby Smart and LSU coach Lane Kiffin as the only active Football Bowl Subdivision coaches to receive paychecks of $13 million or more. The payouts could be even higher if Cignetti earns bonuses for winning Big Ten or national coach of the year honors in addition to playoff appearances and conference titles. The 64-year-old Cignetti already has said he hopes to retire at Indiana.

The new deal calls for a base salary of $500,000 per year through the 2033 season and a $1 million retention bonus on Nov. 30 of each year, starting this fall. The remaining portion of the $105.6 million will be collected from outside, promotional and marketing income.

Cignetti initially agreed to an eight-year extension worth $92.8 million — an annual average of $11.6 million — but university officials agreed to modify the deal as the Hoosiers remained undefeated and pursued the first football national championship in school history.

It's the third time Cignetti has received a raise since he took over the losingest program in FBS history in November 2024. All he's done since arriving is produce the two best seasons in school history while becoming one of college football's fan favorites for his quick quips and unique facial expressions. Players have embraced him, too, telling many of their favorite Cignetti tales.

Just ask tight end Riley Nowakowski, who recounted his favorite Cignetti story during the recent NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.

"I think (Alberto Mendoza) was in the game, and he pulled like four runs in a row," Nowakowski said, referring to last season's victory over Illinois. "He kept pulling it, kept pulling it, kept pulling it, and then after the fourth time, it was a terrible read. So in the middle of the game, (Cignetti) tells our coach, 'Get (Alberto) over here.' Bert's like, 'What, it's the middle of a game, what are you doing?' And (Cignetti) goes, 'We're not paying you to run the ball, hand the ball off, right? We're up like 70 points, but he's pissed off, yelling at Bert, and (Cignetti) just turned back at me and gave me one of his little smiles, and he was just like, 'You like that now?'"

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Cignetti wasted no time delivering on his promise to win after leading James Madison to the most successful transition from the Football Championship Subdivision to the FBS.

The son of Hall of Fame coach Frank Cignetti and a former Alabama assistant led Indiana to a school record 11 wins and its first College Football Playoff appearance in his first season with the Hoosiers.

Last season, he outdid that mark by producing the first 16-0 mark in major college football since the 1890s. The Hoosiers also won their first outright Big Ten crown since 1945, beat Miami on its home field to claim the national title and shed the label of having the most all-time losses in FBS history.

Mendoza's older brother, Fernando, also became the first Indiana player to win the Heisman Trophy and is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL draft.

The reward: A record nine players, including Mendoza and Nowakowski, attended the recent combine in Indianapolis while Cignetti got another pay raise and school officials continued to invest heavily in keeping the coach's staff together.

Offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan and defensive coordinator Bryant Haines each agreed to three-year contract extensions worth about $3 million per year in December, making them two of the highest-paid assistants in the FBS. Haines won this year's Broyles Award, which goes to the nation's top assistant coach.

Indiana will begin next season with the longest winning streak (16) and longest home winning streak (15) in the FBS. Cignetti has never lost a home game with the Hoosiers, who open defense of their league and national titles at home against North Texas on Sept. 5.

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