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Florida Panthers-Utah Hockey Club free livestream: How to watch NHL game tonight, TV, time

The Florida Panthers play against the Utah Hockey Club in an NHL game tonight. The matchup will begin at 6 p.m. CT on NHL Network. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

The Panthers enter this matchup with a 43-25-3 record, and they are coming off a 4-3 win against Pittsburgh.

During the victory, Sam Reinhart led the Florida offense. He ended the game with two goals, so he will be a key player to watch this evening.

Notably, Reinhart leads the team with 35 goals this season.

The Utah squad enters this matchup with a 32-29-11 record, and the team has lost back-to-back games. In their most recent game, Utah lost 8-0 against Tampa Bay.

In order to bounce back this evening, the Utah squad will need a great performance from their star forward Clayton Keller. He currently leads the team in points and assists this season.

Fans can watch this NHL game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

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Country music star Megan Moroney coming to Huntsville: Here’s how to find last minute tickets

Country music star Megan Moroney is making her way to the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville on Thursday, April 3 for a stop on her “Am I Okay?” tour.

To further promote her recently released “Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine)” 2024 album, Moroney kicked off her U.S. stadium tour Wednesday, March 26. Complete with show dates all over the country and performances from some very special guests, the “Am I Okay?” tour is one you don’t want to miss.

Fellow country music artist Mackenzie Carpenter will join Moroney as special guest for the upcoming Huntsville show. Carpenter, a Georgia-born singer-songwriter, kickstarted her career as a songwriter for Lily Rose’s No. 1 hit “Villain,” and even co-wrote Moroney’s “Indifferent” and “28th of June.”

With a genuine connection between the two country female artists, the Huntsville show is sure to be electrifying.

Where can I find last minute tickets to the April 3 show?

Those interested in attending Moroney’s show date in Huntsville can still snag last minute tickets on trusted verified resell vendor sites such as Vivid Seats, StubHub, Viagogo and Seat Geek.

The cheapest tickets for the Huntsville show are available for purchase on Vivid Seats ($175 per person), StubHub ($170 per person), Viagogo ($151 per person), and Seat Geek ($170 per person).

More upcoming “Am I Okay?” tour show dates

April 4 & 5: Athens, Georgia at the Akins Ford Arena

April 9 & 10: Nashville, Tennessee at The Pinnacle

April 11 & 12: Knoxville, Tennessee at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum

April 24: Fishers, Indiana at the Fishers Event Center

April 25: St. Louis, Missouri at The Factory

April 26: Bentonville, Arkansas at The Momentary

May 2: Houston, Texas at 713 Music Hall

May 3: Austin, Texas at the Moody Center

May 15: Minneapolis, Minnesota at The Armory

May 16: Omaha, Nebraska at the Astro Amphitheater

For the complete list of show dates for the “Am I Okay?” tour, visit Moroney’s official tour website here.

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Michigan-Auburn basketball free livestream: Where to watch NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game, TV, time

The No. 1 Auburn Tigers play against the No. 5 Michigan Wolverines in an NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game tonight. The matchup will begin at 8:39 p.m. CT on CBS. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, the game can be viewed via Paramount+.

The Tigers enter this matchup with a 30-5 record, and they defeated No. 9 Creighton 82-70 in their second-round game.

During the victory, Auburn’s freshman guard Tahaad Pettiford played at a high level. He scored 23 points off the bench, and he shot 50% from the field. If Pettiford performs similarly this evening, then the Tigers will be a difficult team to beat.

The Wolverines enter this matchup with a 27-9 record, and they defeated No. 4 Texas A&M 91-79 in their second-round game.

During the victory, Vladislav Goldin and Roddy Gayle Jr. led the Michigan offense. The two players combined to score 49 points, and they shot 50% from the field. With this in mind, they will try to continue their offensive success tonight.

Fans can watch this Sweet 16 game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, the game can be viewed via Paramount+.

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New documentary ‘Number One on the Call Sheet’ premieres on Apple TV+: How to stream on-demand

The brand new two-part documentary Number One on the Call Sheet premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ Friday, March 28.

The new documentary follows some of Hollywood’s biggest stars as they reveal their journeys to game-changing leading roles. In candid interviews, they shine a light on the highs and lows of their craft, breakthrough moments, blueprints for success, and the next generation’s huge potential.

Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Halle Berry, Denzel Washington and Octavia Spencer are just a few of the celebrities featured in the new original Apple TV+ documentary. To help bring the platform’s vision of celebrating groundbreaking Black artists of Hollywood come to life, other notable celebrities Angela Bassett, John Boyega, Reuben Cannon, Morris Chestnut, Ice Cube, Viola Davis and more are set to make appearances.

How can I stream Number One on the Call Sheet?

Those interested in this unprecedented documentary celebrating Black excellence in Hollywood can stream the two-part film for free through a 7-day free trial offered by Apple TV+.

Those who enjoy the documentary and care to explore more of what Apple TV+ has to offer content-wise can commit to a paid subscription for just $9.99 a month or $99.99 annually.

What is Apple TV+?

Apple TV+ is a popular streaming service perfect for those looking to ditch basic cable. Users can enjoy top Apple TV+ originals, such as Number One on the Call Sheet, and others. New content arrives monthly from some of the industry’s top talent.

Apple TV+ offers a plethora of content from Emmy-winning shows such as Ted Lasso, critically acclaimed series like The Morning Show, and even dark comedies like Bad Sisters.

Subscribers can also enjoy popular Apple TV+ original shows such as Severance, Slow Horses, and For All Mankind as well as hit films like Greyhound, Swan Song, Wolfwalkers and more.

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5 men reach plea deals in Nigerian sextortion plot with Alabama link tied to teen suicide

Five U.S. residents have reached plea agreements in connection with a Nigerian-based sextortion scheme that led to a Michigan teen’s death by suicide.

Kendall Ormond London, Jr., 32, Lithonia, Georgia, pleaded guilty Wednesday, March 26, in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids, to conspiracy to launder money tied to the scheme.

In January, Dinsimore Guyton Robinson, 30, of Huntsville, also pleaded guilty as charged to conspiracy.

Three other U.S. residents are set to enter guilty pleas in coming days, court records show.

Federal prosecutors say sextortionists in Nigeria bought multiple hacked social media accounts to exploit young male victims from February 2021 through May 2022.

An Instagram profile pretending to be a woman named Dani Roberts would convince boys and young men to provide nude images of themselves then blackmail them for money.

London, Robinson and the three other U.S. defendants collected proceeds through online payment systems, kept about 20 percent for themselves, then converted the rest to bitcoin and sent it to Nigeria, prosecutors said.

Brothers Samuel Ogoshi, 24, and Samson Ogoshi, 21, both of Lagos, Nigeria, are serving 17 ½-year prison sentences. The U.S. is seeking extradition of another Nigerian defendant.

Jordan DeMay, a high school student in Marquette, died by suicide after he was sexually exploited by the brothers, federal prosecutors said.

On March 25, 2022, Samuel Ogoshi, who had posed as a woman, threatened to share the teen’s photo if he did not pay $1,000. Demay said he had only $300, which he had sent through an online cash application.

Ogoshi wrote: “Enjoy your miserable life.”

Demay responded that he was going to kill himself because of the threat.

Ogoshi responded, “Good” and “do that fast,” court records said.

Demay died by suicide later that day.

Prosecutors say over 100 victims paid $179,000 in the sextortion plot. Typically, schemers posed as young women on social media and convinced teens and young men to send sexually explicit photographs.

They then threatened to share images with victims’ family, friends and classmates if they did not pay the ransom.

The U.S. defendants face up to 20 years in prison.

Robinson is scheduled to be sentenced April 24, while London is to be sentenced on July 21.

Johnathan Demetrius Green, 33, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Jarell Daivon Williams, 32, of McDonough, Georgia, and Brian Keith Coldmon, Jr., 31, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, have reached plea agreements.

Green is scheduled to plea on Friday, March 28, while the other two have court appearances early next week.

The FBI has noted a “huge increase” in sextortion cases targeting young victims. The FBI said those being exploited should contact their local FBI field office, call 800-CALL-FBI or report it online at tips.fbi.gov.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

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Hollywood icon battling Alzheimer’s, ‘fighting for his life’

Drew Struzan, best known for his iconic work on movie posters for some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters, is battling Alzheimer’s and “fighting for his life.”

His wife Dylan shared the news on social media.

“Some doctors believe this disease is reversible,” she posted. “For years, Drew and I have used the protocols that are supposed to, at the very least, arrest the forward momentum of the disease to no avail. His body has continued to decline. He is ‘still in there’, as they say. It seems that specialised brains have an advantage as their knowledge is part of the structure of the brain, not just an add-on stored in the brain.”

Struzan is known for his illustration work for the “Star Wars” franchise, “E.T.,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Back to the Future,” “Indiana Jones” and more.

He was also responsible for creating the cover art for the “Harry Potter” films.

“Nevertheless, the loss of coordination of moving the information from the brain to a functional expression short-changes abilities,” she continued. “Drew can no longer paint or sign things for you. He is not enjoying a well-deserved retirement but rather fighting for his life.

“He hears all the comments you have left here on these pages. It encourages him. At first he was able to express his thoughts but as time progressed it became infinitely more difficult.”

Dylan Struzan asked fans to continue to keep Drew Struzan in their prayers, adding his “aim was to make the earth a better place,” but went on: “Like a flower, his season is ending.”

The support was immediate on social media.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.

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Atlanta Braves’ home stadium to feature a taste of Alabama cuisine

New dining options at the Atlanta Braves’ home field include a sweet taste of Alabama.

Truist Park, a ball field known for its dining options, is opening a new food feature called the Outfield Market. It’s described as being located “just inside the Chop House Gate,” an entrance named for the Coors Light Chop House restaurant. Earlier this month, Braves officials announced the roster of vendors that will serve Outfield Market customers, a lineup that includes purveyors of bleacher-friendly food such as tacos, hot dogs, wings and sandwiches.

Most of the eight “culinary experiences” draw on the talents of Atlanta-area businesses. But the “Sweet Spot,” billed as “the ultimate dessert destination,” offers a mix of vendors, including Mo’Bay Beignet Co. Mo’Bay’s beignets will be served alongside Mayfield ice cream and other treats.

Mo’Bay was founded in Mobile by Jaclyn Bailey Robinson in February 2020. It has locations in downtown Mobile, west Mobile, Orange Beach and Hattiesburg, Miss.; the company website says a food trailer will come to Huntsville this year. Mo’Bay is known for fresh beignets augmented with a variety of proprietary syrups.

Robinson has always had an interest in baseball, and that has been reflected in the baseball-themed décor at Bay Town Burger Co., a sister company to Mo’Bay. “We’re a big baseball family,” she told AL.com in 2022. (Among other things, the corporate synergy has resulted in the creation of a Beignet Burger.)

According to a Garden and Gun report on an Outfield Market preview, getting into Truist Field was a particular thrill for Robinson.

“I grew up watching the Braves with my grandparents — that was way back in the day, yelling for Chipper Jones and John Smoltz and Tom Glavine, the glory days,” she said in the Garden and Gun story. “Since I opened five years ago, being in an MLB stadium was always in my mind, a pipe dream, a big goal. The fact that it’s happened, and it’s come together organically, that’s pretty incredible.”

The Braves’ home opener is coming up on April 4.

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Fox News host floats Signal conspiracy theory involving embattled ‘leftist’ NPR chief

Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo strongly implied nefarious ties between NPR and the private messaging app Trump administration officials used to discuss a military operation

According to Bartiromo, both NPR and Signal share a suspiciously common connection.

“What are the odds that Katherine Maher, the leftist NPR CEO, is on the board of Signal as well?” Bartiromo asked Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Tex., during Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” on Friday.

Maher, who became NPR’s chief executive last year and testified Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee’s DOGE subcommittee that Fallon sits on, is on the Signal Foundation’s board of directors.

The Signal app was used by Trump administration officials to discuss an upcoming military operation in Yemen in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth purportedly gave a blow-by-blow account of the operation.

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, was to the conversation after he was apparently inadvertently added to the group text by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

Bartiromo did not elaborate on the alleged conspiracy, which Fallon agreed with.

“Yeah, she’s a hard lefty, too, when you see some of the comments she’s made,” said Fallon, “that she’s so tired, done with, quote-unquote ‘late-stage capitalism,’ and ‘President Trump is racist’ and ‘America is addicted to white supremacy.’ This is the CEO of NPR.”

During her testimony, Maher expressed contrition for her tweets about Trump, which were posted before she took the helm of NPR.

“I regret those tweets,” the NPR chief executive said. “I would not tweet them again today. They represented a time where I was reflecting on something that I believe the president had said, rather than who he is. I don’t presume that anyone is a racist.”

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2025 Alabama Crimson Tide futures odds: What to expect in Year 2 under Kalen DeBoer

Alabama’s 2024 campaign, the first season with head coach Kalen DeBoer at the helm, was largely disappointing. The Tide finished sixth in the SEC with a 5-3 conference record and a 9-4 overall record, failing to make the College Football Playoff.

Last season, the Tide did not record double-digit wins for the first time since 2007 – Nick Saban’s first year as the Alabama head coach.

Can DeBoer, who is already on the hot seat according to some, turn things around in his second year? Keep reading below for all current Alabama football futures odds.

2025 Alabama Crimson Tide futures odds

Alabama national championship odds: +1600 at FanDuel
Alabama SEC championship odds: +750 at bet365
Alabama win total odds: 9.5 wins (+115 over/-145 under) at DraftKings

Available Alabama football futures odds include their national championship odds, SEC championship odds, and win total odds for the 2025 season.

As of late March, odds for Alabama to win the SEC championship are available on fewer sportsbooks than their national championship and win total odds. However, all odds will be updated in the table below once available.

2025 Alabama football CFP national championship odds

Sportsbook	Odds
BetMGM	+1500
FanDuel	+1600
DraftKings	+1400
bet365	+1400
Fanatics	+1400
Caesars	+1400

Alabama has the seventh-best national championship odds at +1600 on FanDuel despite losing starting quarterback Jalen Milroe.

But before the Crimson Tide can compete for another national championship, they need to figure out which of Ty Simpson, Keelon Russell, and Austin Mack will be starting under center for this season’s team.

Luckily, whoever wins the starting spot will have elite skill position talent, with wide receivers Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard and running back Jam Miller returning.

The Tide are also bringing in a highly touted transfer in former Miami wide receiver Isaiah Horton, who finished last season with 56 receptions, 616 receiving yards, and five touchdowns.

The SEC is a different beast than the ACC, and Horton will likely have a less talented quarterback than Cam Ward throwing to him; however, if he can be a solid No. 3 or 4 option, the Tide will be even more powerful and consistent this year.

2025 Alabama SEC championship odds

Alabama’s SEC Championship odds have opened around +750 on bet365, indicating the Tide have the third-best odds to win the conference in 2025 behind only Texas and Georgia.

The Tide’s odds are appropriate, given the change at the quarterback position and the offensive line turnover.

However, their defensive unit has the potential to be one of the best in the country, giving them a bit of a cushion on the other side of the ball if there are some occasional learning moments.

The secondary, in particular, could be elite, with both starting cornerbacks, Domani Jackson and Zabien Brown returning. Additionally, Bray Hubbard and DaShawn Jones are coming back to Tuscaloosa, and Keon Sabb should be healthy.

Texas and Georgia are rightfully the two favorites to win the SEC Championship, but the Tide have the personnel to win the conference in DeBoer’s second season.

2025 Alabama win total (over/under) odds

Sportsbook	Win total	Over	Under
BetMGM	9.5	+105 odds	-135 odds
FanDuel	9.5	+110 odds	-134 odds
DraftKings	9.5	+115 odds	-145 odds
bet365	9.5	+100 odds	-130 odds

Even with the uncertainty at the quarterback position, the Crimson Tide should not have too much of an issue stringing together 10 wins in their 2025 campaign.

While Alabama only has two games against smaller programs (ULM and Eastern Illinois), it still has a favorable schedule that should make getting into the College Football Playoffs straightforward.

In addition to the two “buy games,” the Tide has home games against Tennessee, Wisconsin, Vanderbilt, LSU, and Oklahoma.

The Tigers and Vols will be tough tests, but Alabama has only lost one game at Saban Field since the start of the 2022 season, so it has historically been dominant at home.

Further, road games against Florida State, Missouri, and Auburn are all winnable, which leaves the Tide with two extremely tough road matchups: Georgia and South Carolina.

If Alabama fails to secure wins in those two games, it can still finish the regular season with 10 wins, which would be enough to cash the over of 9.5 wins at +115 on DraftKings.

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Popular snack recalled because it might contain metal

Idaho-based Smokehouse Partners, LLC is recalling approximately 29,541 pounds of ready-to-eat beef stick products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The ready-to-eat beef sticks were produced from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15.

Two products are subject to recall, according to the USDA.

1.15-oz vacuum-sealed packages of “CHOMPS ORIGINAL BEEF STICK MILD,” with an expiration date of 02-10-2026, and lot code 25016 printed on the label.
13.8-oz plastic bags containing 12 1.15-oz vacuum-sealed packages of “CHOMPS ORIGINAL BEEF STICK MILD.” The plastic bags have the lot code 622025016 with an expiration date of 02-10-2026 printed on the bags. The individual sticks have an expiration date of 02-10-2026, and lot code 25016.

The packages were shipped to distribution centers in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington for further distribution to retail locations nationwide.

The contamination was discovered after FSIS was notified that it received two consumer complaints reporting that pieces of metal were found in the product. So far, there have been no confirmed reports of injury due to the products but the USDA is urging anyone concerned about issues to contact a healthcare provider.

Some products may be in customers’ pantries and people are urged not to eat them. The packages should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall can visit Chomps’ website at www.chomps.com/recall or call Idaho Smokehouse Partners at 208-227-5282.