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Florida center Olivier Rioux, the tallest college basketball player ever, enters transfer portal

The tallest basketball player in NCAA history is looking for a new team in the offseason. Florida center Olivier Rioux is entering the transfer portal after a middling sophomore season with the Gators.

Rioux, 20, confirmed the news on Instagram, thanking the team and fans for their support.

Rioux is making the move after seeing limited time in just 11 games as a sophomore. He averaged 0.6 points and 0.5 rebounds in just 1.5 minutes per game.

Rioux originally joined Florida as a preferred walk-on during the 2024-25 season. It wound up being a red-shirt year for the center, however, and he did not appear in a game.

His second season at Florida didn't result in many significant moments, but he did break a record the instant he stepped on the court. During a November game against North Florida, Rioux became the tallest college basketball player to see action in a game, as he tallied two minutes of play during the contest. The 7-foot-9 center did not record any stats in the game, however.

He was used in a reverse/mop-up role the rest of the way, seeing one or two minutes sparingly with Florida throughout the season. His best performance came in a 114-55 blowout win over Prairie View A&M, when he scored two points and recorded two rebounds and an assist in two minutes of play.

Rioux does have a history of strong play prior to joining Florida. He's played prominent roles for Canada's FIBA teams as an amateur and has two bronze medals for his efforts there.

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March 31, 2026

Florida center Olivier Rioux, the tallest college basketball player ever, enters transfer portal

The tallest basketball player in NCAA history is looking for a new team in the offseason. Florida center Olivier Rioux i...

It's Mr. Feeny appreciation day!

William Daniels in 2018Credit: Albert L. Ortega/WireImage

BelovedBoy Meets WorldactorWilliam Danielsis celebrating his 99th birthday on Tuesday, and, in anInstagram video, he's thanking his fans for "keeping me young."

In aninterview with PEOPLE, Daniels added, "I certainly don't feel 99 years old, that's for sure." When then asked about being one year away from hitting the century mark, he said with a laugh, "Oh, I don't want to be a hundred. Who wants to be a hundred?"

Daniels was a fixture on TV in the 1980s, winning two Emmy wins for his performance on the medical dramaSt. Elsewhere, while also serving as the voice of the technically advanced car KITT onKnight Rider. But he then became the favorite teacher of all '90s kids as Mr. Feeny onBoy Meets World. Throughout the coming-of-age sitcom's seven-season run, Feeny acted as the sage mentor, teacher, principal, and neighbor for Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) and his friends.

Daniels'Boy Meets Worldcostars andPod Meets Worldhosts Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle shared a special birthday message to their old teacher on Instagram.

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"An icon for generation after generation, he's both a role model on screen and off,"their post read. "We hope today brings you everything you want, as you've already given us the wonderful gift of your leadership."

Daniels' big birthday plans include spending time with his two sons, four grandchildren, and hisSt. Elsewherecostar and wife of 74 years, Bonnie Bartlett, 96. Moving forward, Daniels, whojoined Fishelon theDancing With the Stars' dance floor last fall, hopes to continue attending conventions and recording Cameo videos for fans.

"It allows me to perform, which demands a certain amount of energy and focus," he told PEOPLE. "I think that's good for me. I like being productive."

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Sugar, the Viral Surfing Dog, Dies Aged 16 Just Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis

Sugar, the viral surfing dog, died from cancer in her "daddy's arms" on Monday, March 30

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Sugar made history as the first animal inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame and held 19 surfing titles throughout her life
Her owner, Ryan Rustan, rescued her from the streets of Oakland, California, when she was a seven-month-old pup

Sugar, the viral surfing dog, has died aged 16 from cancer, her owner has revealed.

Ryan Rustan, owner of the rescue dog based in Huntington Beach, California, announcedon his Instagramon Monday, March 30, that Sugar had "passed away last night at 3:20 a.m in her daddy's arms."

Sugar was best known for her impressive surfing skills, holding 19 titles throughout her life; she was also a five-time World Dog Surf Champion. The canine also made history by becoming the first ever animal inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame.

Rustan shared that his talented pooch hadbeen diagnosed with cancer on March 2,riding her last ever wave later that week, on March 7.

He wrote: "She lived to put smiles on faces [and] to change dog surfing forever !!!"

"Thank you for loving Sugar, Goodbye, my Sugar., I can't believe [I'm] writing this. I'm going to miss you so much 🙏 😩😩😩😩💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔."

He shared the emotional update alongside a picture of Sugar enjoying her time in the water for the final time.

Sugar's 33,000 followers rushed to pay their respects in the comments section, with one writing: "So sorry Ryan. You gave her the best life. I could see in her eyes she was holding on for you. Rest in Love sweet Sugar🐾❤️."

Another said: "I'm sorry brother😢 she will be missed.. she made history 🏆," while a third added: "You're a good papa! ❤️ Sugar rest in peace!"

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Another commented: "The best to ever do it! Rest in paradise to a legend! 💕💕💕."

Rustan rescued Sugar from the streets of Oakland, California, when she a seven-month-old pup.

In addition to surfing, Sugar also served as a therapy dog at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Long Beach.

Rustan spoke with the local outletFox 11on March 4 after announcing her diagnosis and tearfully said, "She has only maybe a very short time."

He described her as the "most decorated surfing dog on the planet."

"She's been on the forefront of showing other dogs how to ride a shortboard properly," he said.

"I love her so much. I'm not ready for her to go. But she taught me a lot. She taught me that life's cool."

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Taiwan Olympic boxing champ involved in gender debate wins first bout at Asian titles

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Lin Yu-ting comfortably won her first international bout since the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Asian championships on Tuesday after World Boxing said she passed agene test.

Taiwan's first Olympic boxing champion beat Thananya Somnuek of Thailand 5-0 in the round of 16 in the 60-kilogram division. That earned Lin a quarterfinal against division favorite Ayaka Taguchi of Japan.

The 30-year-old Lin wasn't cleared to compete at the Asian titles until less than two weeks ago.

World Boxing took over as the sport's Olympic-level governing body last year, and itimplemented a sex eligibility policylast August requiring all fighters to take a one-time genetic test designed to identify the presence of a Y chromosome.

Two-time world champion Lin qualified for the Asian championships in December by defeating compatriot Wu Shih-yi, a 60kg bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics.

But World Boxing didn't confirm Lin's eligibility until March 19, and the statement referred to her competing in only World Boxing competitions.

It is not clear whether Lin will have to undergo further gene testing if she wants to compete again at the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee announced last weeknew rulesbanning transgender athletes and a mandatory gene test once in an athlete's career.

Lin andImane Khelifof Algeriawon gold medals at Parisamid international scrutiny and misconceptions over both boxers' sex. While both met the eligibility rules followed at the time by the IOC, which ran the Paris tournament, the two fighters' success sparked a politically charged debate over those standards.

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Taiwan Olympic boxing champ involved in gender debate wins first bout at Asian titles

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Lin Yu-ting comfortably won her first international bout since the 2024 Paris Olympics at t...

Chrissy Teigen Sizzles in Sexy Black Swimsuit on Tropical Beach Vacation

Chrissy Teigen shared Instagram photos of her beach day in a black one-piece swimsuit and oversized sunglasses on Monday, March 30

Chrissy Teigen and stylist Alana Van Derra; Chrissy TeigenCredit: Chrissy Teigen/Instagram

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She posed with her stylist, Alana Van Deraa, who has worked with Teigen and her family for years
Teigen recently debuted a short, choppy bob and earlier this year, reflected on keeping her marriage with John Legend "sexy"

Chrissy Teigenkeeps it simple when it comes to swimwear!

Themom of 4looked effortlessly elegant in a simple black one-piece swimsuit as she enjoyed a beach vacation alongside her stylist,Alana Van Derra. Teigen, 40, shared two snaps of her idyllic-looking afternoon to her Instagram Stories on Monday, March 30, including one of her posing solo in a high-cut black one-piece teamed with large black shades.

The second image saw her posing alongside Van Deraa, who has styled Teigen, her husbandJohn Legend, 47, and their four children for several years.

Chrissy TeigenCredit: Chrissy Teigen/Instagram

TheCravingsauthor was also sporting herfresh hairdoin the images, having returned to a short, choppy bob just a few days ago.

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Back in January, Teigen opened up about maintaining her marriage with her husband of over 12 years, sharing that she never shares the more unattractive parts of her life with Legend.

"For all he knows, I have never farted or pooped," she toldE! Newson theStar Searchred carpet.

Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend and their four childrenCredit: Chrissy Teigen/Instagram

"[You've] got to keep the sexy and preserve the sexy in a little bit of ways," she explained. "I won't say that John necessarily does that all the time, but I make sure that I do."

Legend, meanwhile, has his own recipe for keeping his marriage strong. Revealing in September at theBlack Music Action Coalition(BMAC) Gala at The Beverly Hilton that he and Teigen have "grown together as a couple."

"Being parents forces you to grow up, and itchanges your priorities," he continued, citing he and Teigen's children,Luna Simone, 9,Miles Theodore, 7,Esti MaxineandWren Alexander, both 2.

"We've been through all the highs and lows together," he added.

Teigen and Legend gotengaged in 2011while on vacation in the Maldives and were legally married at a New York City courthouse on Sept. 10, 2013. Days later, the couplewedin Lake Como, Italy.

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Hilarious Reactions As Wild Swimsuit Dance By Beauty Pageant Contestant Goes Mega Viral

Acontestantditched thebeauty pageantplaybook and danced onstage as if the crown was already hers.

The internet was hooked after the 18-year-old contestant,Darathorn Yoothong, skipped subtlety altogether during the preliminary rounds of theMiss Grand Thailand competition.

"Honestly…she deserves to win just for the audacity of being herself when everyone's so standard," one netizen commented.

A Miss Grand Thailand contestant danced onstage as if the crown were already hers

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When Darathorn Yoothong competed in Miss Grand Thailand this month, playing it safe didn't seem to be on her cards.

The 18-year-old wentviral for her unmatched energyand busted some unexpected hip-hop moves in five-inch heels.

Yoothong took the stage as Miss Grand Kalasin, representing one of the country's 77 provinces.

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In a sea of contestants acting poised and polished, Darathorn stood out and kept all eyes on her when she was in the frame.

"She's definitely a festival girlie," one said, while another quipped, "She might've lost in this competition, but she's won in the world."

"In a world of folks trying to be elegant, be Miss Thailand," read another comment.

"She did that in heels by the way, what a legend," one commenter wrote online

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One said, "She needs to be in theOlympic break dance categorywith that b girl step."

"She is so real. Inelegant is code for she doesn't comply with the stepford wife standards," another said. "Stop telling us how to act. She's awesome!!!!"

"Winner energy right there," one wrote.

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"Just give her the crown," said another.

The crown ultimately went to Pattama Jitsawat, who represented the Chonburi province.

She will go on to represent Thailand at the Miss Grand International competition hosted by India later this year.

18-year-old Darathorn said she was "fighting" by herself to be in the competition

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Ahead of the competition, Darathorn announced to her fans that she wasjoining the Miss Grand International competitionand asked them for their love and support.

"It means a lot to me," she said in a November post on Instagram. "I've been fighting to be here all by myself, and now it's time!"

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Despite not winning, she was grateful for all the love she received online and shared a message to her fans about being truly herself.

"I just truly be myself but this is honestly unbelievable than i ever imagined," she wrote online after the competition concluded. "

"Thankyou so much for the love from everyone all around the world,' she added. "I promise I'll be back stronger and even more fun."

Another contestant from the Thai national pageant went viral after her teeth fell out

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For anyone who thought beauty pageants were predictable, the Miss Grand Thailand competition made them think again.

The national pageant had another viral moment this month aftercontestant Kamolwan Chanago's teeth fell outonstage on March 25.

Kamolwan, who competed as Miss Pathum Thani, was giving her opening remarks when her dental veneers came loose mid-sentence.

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Viewers were surprised to see Kamolwan quickly turn around, adjust her veneers, and immediately continue.

"If I was her dentist… I'd be freaking out and heading to Bermuda!" one viewer commented on the viral moment.

"Omg I feel bad for her tho," another said.

Kamolwan Chanago playfully teased the viral moment on the final day

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The incident sparked discussions about the contestant using fake teeth, with one critic claiming nothing "fake" should make its way onstage at a beauty pageant.

"Why is there even beauty pageants nowadays where its all just plastic surgeries," one claimed. "Maybedo a plastic surgeon pageantwhere doctors from around the world send their best works to compete. Even fake teeth!!!"