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Texas Department of Public Safety officials removed a state trooper from sideline duty during the Texas A&M vs. South Carolina football game in College Station after a tense encounter with South Carolina players prompted an internal review. The trooper left the field for the remainder of the game while supervisors began examining video, reports and witness accounts. No injuries, arrests or criminal investigations were reported. The agency has not released the trooper’s name and has not set a timeline for completing the review.

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to revisit a 25-year-old precedent that found student-led, student-initiated pregame prayer over a public address system at public school football games unconstitutional, leaving the 2000 *Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe* decision in place and maintaining current Establishment Clause limits on school-sponsored religious activities.

Gilas Pilipinas named Kai Sotto to its 18-man pool for the upcoming Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers window against Guam, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced on Monday. Head coach Tim Cone clarified that Sotto will remain out of the Guam game despite his inclusion in the pool, as the national team continues its preparations and roster assessment in Manila. The SBP and Gilas staff coordinate with players and clubs while they finalize the official lineup in accordance with Fiba regulations.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green confronted a courtside fan during a 124-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans after the fan repeatedly called him a woman. Officials briefly stopped play as arena security addressed the incident, but the fan remained in his seat and the game continued. Green said he reported the remarks to security and expected the NBA to review the exchange under its fan conduct policies. No immediate ejections, fines, or disciplinary actions were announced by the Warriors, the Pelicans, or the league following the game.

Coach LA Tenorio of the Magnolia Hotshots highlighted the need to avoid slow starts in games after the team defeated Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Philippine Cup. Tenorio stressed the importance of consistent performance, as the Hotshots secured a victory despite initial setbacks, aiming to improve their strategy in future games.

Justin Brownlee has arrived in Manila to strengthen Gilas Pilipinas in preparation for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. His inclusion is part of the national team’s strategy to secure a spot in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, enhancing their competitive edge with his experience and skills.

Jericho Cruz is set to lead Guam against his San Miguel Beer teammates June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The match, held at Blue Eagle Gym in Manila, Philippines, sees Guam adopting a “nothing to lose” attitude as part of Group A in the qualifiers.

Olympian Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo leads the Philippine weightlifting team at the Southeast Asian Games 2025 in Thailand, aiming for gold with nine athletes in the squad. The event takes place next month, promising intense competition and showcasing regional talent.