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Two ACC programs made significant coaching changes over the weekend. Georgia Tech fired men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire after a last-place finish in just his third season, while Boston College terminated Earl Grant's five-year tenure in which the Eagles never made the NCAA tournament and finished above .500 just once. Both moves signal the urgency programs feel as March Madness approaches.

• ESPN: GA Tech fires Stoudamire after last-place finish
• CBS Sports: Boston College fires Earl Grant: Eagles coach out after five seasons, no NCAA Tournament appearances
• Bleacher Report: Damon Stoudamire Reportedly Fired as Georgia Tech HC, How Much Money Is

With NFL free agency set to officially open Monday, teams are entering negotiations with unprecedented salary cap flexibility. Early moves include James Conner reworking his deal to stay with Arizona, the Packers re-signing Sean Rhyan, and widespread speculation around quarterback availability. The Jets, Vikings, and other teams are aggressively pursuing solutions at QB and other premium positions as the market heats up.

• ESPN: Last-minute NFL free agency nuggets: What we're hearing on Eagles plans, top RBs and WRs /// [2]
• Front Office Sports: NFL Teams Armed With Record Cap Space Set to Enter Free Agency
• Bleacher Report: NFL Free-Agent Tracker 2026

With the legal contact period beginning Monday, NFL teams are entering free agency with elevated salary cap and robust spending power. Major storylines include the Jets' quarterback search, the Eagles' effort to retain high-end defensive talent following Jordan Davis's extension, running back Kenneth Walker III headlining the RB market as Super Bowl MVP, and continued speculation around potential trades for stars like A.J. Brown.

• ESPN: Last-minute NFL free agency nuggets: What we're hearing on Eagles plans, top RBs and WRs
• Front Office Sports: NFL Teams Armed With Record Cap Space Set to Enter Free Agency
• Bleacher Report: Fresh NFL

The Baltimore Ravens acquired star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders in a blockbuster trade, sending two first-round picks to Las Vegas. The move signals Baltimore's commitment to contention and raises questions about the Raiders' rebuild and playoff implications across the league.

• ESPN: Maxx Crosby to the Ravens: What's next for both teams, plus free agency and draft implications /// [2]

2. UFC WHITE HOUSE CARD SPARKS POLARIZING REACTIONS

The UFC announced a major fight card to be held at the White House in June, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title. The announcement

Baltimore executed a blockbuster trade with Las Vegas, acquiring star defensive end Maxx Crosby for two first-round picks (2026 and 2027). The move signals aggressive intent from the Ravens as they pursue a Super Bowl window, though it comes at significant draft capital cost. Crosby, described as 'giddy' about joining Baltimore, immediately becomes a centerpiece of the Ravens' defense.

• ESPN: Sources: Ravens to acquire Crosby in blockbuster /// [2]
• The Athletic: Ravens' uncharacteristic trade for Maxx Crosby suggests they know what's at stake
• SB Nation: Maxx Crosby trade grades for Ravens-Raiders blockbuster

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