South Korea beats the Philippines 3-0 for a second straight Group A win at the Women’s Asian Cup

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — South Korea scored two quick goals to take a commanding lead after 15 minutes before finishing off a 3-0 win over Philippines on Thursday, making it back-to-back Group A victories for the 2022 runners-up at theWomen's Asian Cup.

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Jeon Yu-gyeong opened the scoring in the 12th minute and Park Soo-jeong doubled the lead in the 15th. Mun Eun-Ju put the result beyond doubt ni the 56th with a close-range volley.

Mun scored moments after Olivia McDaniel made an impressive fingertip save to deny Son Hwa-yeon's curling left-foot shot.

The South Koreans scored from the resulting corner with Mun pouncing after McDaniel punched away the curling incoming kick but not getting it clear of the box.

South Korea leads Group A with six goals from two wins following its opening3-0 result against Iran on Monday.Philippines' bid for a quarterfinal spot is precarious after losing to the Koreans after an opening1-0 loss to Australia.

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Australia, the 2023 World Cup semifinalist, was playing Iran later Thursday at the Gold Coast.

In her pre-match news conference, strikerSara Didar choked back tearsas she shared the concerns of her Iranian team for their families and loved ones amid thewarat home while they're away contesting the continental championship.

State of play

In Group B openers on Tuesday, Myong Yu Jong had a first-half hat trick inNorth Korea's 3-0 win over Uzbekistanand defending champion China beat Bangladesh 2-0.

In Group C,Japan beat Taiwan 2-0 and Vietnam edged India 2-1with a goal in stoppage time to edge India 2-1 at Perth on Wednesday.

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Jimuel Pacquiao fight date set: What we know

Jimuel Pacquiao is expected to return to the boxing ring at the beginning of April,according to Ring Magazine.

The son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao was scheduled to fight Luis E. Santana Figueroa on the Elijah Pierce-Lorenzo Parra card on Feb. 28. Pacquiao Promotions was the promoter for the fight card.

But Jimuel Pacquiao's fight on the card was removed and little information was made public about why the fight did not happen. USA TODAY reached out to Pacquiao Promotions for comment.

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Now, Jimuel Pacquiao's next fight will be on April 3 in Temecula, California, according to Ring Magazine. An opponent was not announced. It will be Pacquiao's second professional fight.

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Pacquiao's first professional fight was also in Temecula, ending in a majority draw against Brendan Lally at Pechanga Resort Casino on Nov. 29, 2025.

Pacquiao has a professional record of 0-0-1. He went 6-4 in 10 amateur fights.

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Cutter Gauthier scores twice, Ville Husso has 42 saves in Ducks' 5-1 win over Islanders

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1 on Wednesday night.

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Beckett Sennecke, Ryan Poehling and Frank Vatrano also had goals to help Anaheim to its 13th win in 16 games.

David Rittich had 20 saves for the Islanders, who had their five-game winning streak snapped despite outshooting the Ducks 43-25. Anders Lee scored the 304th goal of his career, tying Clark Gillies for the fourth-most in franchise history.

Husso, who stopped 16 shots in the first period and 13 in both the second and third, had a timely performance amid speculation the Ducks are pursuing a backup goalie behind Lukas Dostal before Friday's trade deadline.

He turned away a flurry of shots after New York pulled Rittich with 8½ minutes left in the game. Vatrano, who missed the previous 22 games because of an upper-body injury, scored into an empty net with 4:11 remaining to seal Anaheim's win.

Lee banged the rebound of Tony DeAngelo's shot from near the blue line past Husso for a 1-0 lead 4:58 into the game.

But the Ducks scored three times in the final 7:04 of the period for a 3-1 lead. Gauthier took a pass from Sennecke on a power play and snapped a shot from the left circle past Rittich.

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Just 3:09 later, the 22-year-old Swede took a pass from Leo Carlsson and scored from the right circle for his team-leading 31st goal to give the Ducks a 2-1 lead with 3:55 left.

Sennecke snapped the rebound of Ian Moore's shot into a nearly open net from the doorstep for his 20th goal.

The Islanders had erased 2-0 deficits in each of their last three wins, but the Ducks kept them off the board in part by killing three penalties in the second period.

Poehling squeezed a backhand tip-in just past Rittich's skate and over the goal line 2:11 into the third for his seventh goal and a 4-1 lead for Anaheim.

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Ducks: Host Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.

Islanders: At Los Angeles on Thursday night.

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“Sullivan’s Crossing ”showrunner reveals star Scott Patterson left show ahead of season 4, but his character could be 'included in future seasons'

Sully has officially leftSullivan's Crossingfor greener pastures in Ireland.

The CW drama's star Scott Patterson will not return for season 4, showrunner and executive producer Roma Roth confirmed to EW.

Last season ended with Maggie's fatherleaving for Irelandwith his girlfriend Helen, as she attempts to adapt her novel for television. Although he promised his daughter (played by Morgan Kohan) he would return to Sullivan's Crossing, it seems he's since changed his mind.

"Season 3 ofSullivan's Crossingended with Sully leaving for Ireland, beginning a new chapter in his life. Season 4 picks up the next day, with Sully still overseas," Roth explained in a statement provided by The CW. "While he isn't physically present in this season, the character remains an important part of the world with the potential to be included in future seasons should that align with the ongoing creative."

Patterson's character, Harry "Sully" Sullivan, had been the owner of the show's titular campground, Sullivan's Crossing, located in Timberlake, Nova Scotia. As viewers learned in the March 2023 premiere, he and Maggie had not spoken in 15 years until the neurosurgeon returned to her Canadian hometown amid legal trouble involving her boss and billing fraud back in Boston.

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Based on the novel series by Robyn Carr,Sullivan's Crossingreunited Patterson with hisGilmore GirlscostarChad Michael Murray, who plays Maggie's love interest Cal Jones. Working with Patterson again was "one of the things I was very much looking forward to when I came on board," Murray toldTVLinein 2023.

Their characters enjoyed a similar bond.

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"Cal looks at Sully, and I think he admires Sully in such a way because he sees a little bit of himself in Sully," Murray added. "He sees that Sully's created this very homey vibe with Sullivan's, and I think Cal wants a lot of that, and he admires Sully for how he's done it."

Season 4 ofSullivan's Crossingpremieres April 20 on the The CW.

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Stefon Diggs’ Mom Supports Cardi B at Concert Amid Split News

When high-profile celebrity couples split, the fallout usually gets messy. But a new public appearance hints that the drama betweenCardi BandStefon Diggsmight have a surprisingly civilized twist. Fresh off the news that the New England Patriots are releasing her son, NFL star Stefon Diggs,Stephanie Diggsmade a very public statement. This week, she attended Cardi B's highly anticipated "Little Miss Drama Tour." It was a bold move, sending a powerful message about family loyalty.

Stefon Diggs' mom shares photos from Cardi B's concert amid split news

The media has been buzzing about Cardi B andStefon Diggsfor weeks. The rumors of their breakup started when eagle-eyed fans noticed they unfollowed each other on Instagram.

Cardi herself added fuel to the fire during a recent concert. She made pointed remarks about finding inner peace. These comments were widely interpreted as being about her recent split from the wide receiver. To make things more complicated, this relationship trouble coincided with Stefon's professional setback.

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Adding to the buzz, Stephanie took to her Instagram story, "diggthis," to document her pre-concert preparations. She posted a "Layout" of two distinct outfit options spread across a bed, featuring leopard and zebra print pillows. Engaging directly with her followers, she included a poll asking, "Heels or sneakers for @iamcardib tonight?" The image showcased a mix of high-fashion and streetwear, including Chanel boots, a red cap, leather skirts, and Los Angeles-themed apparel, highlighting her excitement for the event.

The choice to share her "get ready with me" process reveals a mother-in-law who is genuinely thrilled to be there. The mix of items, from edgy leather and bold red socks to classic Chanel, mirrors Cardi B's own eclectic style. By letting her audience vote on her footwear for the concert, Stephanie transformed a private moment into a public declaration of support. This isn't just an attendee; it is someone intentionally aligning themselves with Cardi's brand during a personal crossroads.

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