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Ravens TE Mark Andrews says he’s ‘devastated’ in first public comments since playoff loss

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews took to Instagram on Thursday, breaking his silence following multiple fourth-quarter miscues — a lost fumble and dropped two-point conversion to tie the game — during the team’s 27-25 AFC divisional loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

“It’s impossible to adequately express how I feel. I’m absolutely gutted by what happened on Sunday,” Andrews wrote. “I’m devastated for my teammates, my coaches and Ravens fans. I pour every ounce of my being into playing at the highest level possible, because I love my team and the game of football like nothing else. That is why it’s taken me until now to collect my thoughts and address this publicly.”

In the days following Baltimore’s season-ending loss, a GoFundMe fundraiser, originally organized by Bills fan Nicholas Howard, has accumulated over $100,000 across more than 3,000 donations to a charity close to Andrews’ heart, Breakthrough T1D. Established in 1970, the non-profit organization focuses on global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy for those who, like Andrews, have been impacted.

“Despite the negativity, I’ve seen heartfelt love and encouragement, including from those who have generously donated to the Breakthrough T1D organization,” Andrews wrote on Thursday. “Even when the moment seems darkest, perspective can reveal that there’s still a lot of light in this world. I’m now going to do my part to bounce back and contribute to it.”

What’s next for Andrews?

That Andrews didn’t speak to reporters after Sunday’s game and again wasn’t present in the locker room Monday was out of character for the veteran tight end. He’s long been one of the Ravens’ most accessible and accountable players. He was awarded the Ravens’ Media Good Guy earlier in his career for his cooperation with the media.

Obviously, his comments on his Instagram account aren’t going to make this a non-story. Whenever Andrews next meets the media, his fourth-quarter fumble and the drop of a potential game-tying two-point conversion pass in a two-point loss to the Bills will remain prominent storylines. However, it wasn’t going to be hard for the Ravens and for Andrews to move forward from this bitter loss without the tight end addressing it in some fashion.

This was already shaping up to be an interesting offseason for Andrews. He’s in the final year of a four-year, $56 million contract. His salary-cap number rises to $16.9 million in 2025. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh maintained Wednesday that Andrews is a huge part of the team’s future, but complicating matters is the fact that Baltimore’s other two tight ends, Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar, are both headed into the final year of their contracts.

General manager Eric DeCosta acknowledged that the team will have some difficult decisions to make at the tight end position going forward. — Jeff Zrebiec, Ravens senior writer

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Tiger Woods involved in rollover crash in Florida less than 2 weeks before Masters: reports

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Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash on Jupiter Island in Florida on Friday, according to multiple reports. 

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office told ESPN that the crash happened on Jupiter Island. Woods’ condition was not immediately known. 

Woods competed in the TGL championship earlier this week with his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, and her daughter, Kai, in the stands. It was his return to competitive golf after rupturing his Achilles last year, just ahead of the Masters.

Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club looks on before the match against the Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 23, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  (Adam Glanzman/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images)

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The 15-time major winner, five of which have come at Augusta, was noncommittal about playing at this year’s Masters. President Donald Trump said on “The Five” on Thursday that he would be at Augusta but not play.

Woods has had trouble behind the wheel in the past. In 2021, he got into a wreck that resulted in serious leg injuries that kept him off the golf course for months.

This is a breaking story. Check back for more updates.

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High school softball top 20 rankings for the Southland

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A look at the top 20 high school softball teams in the Southland; as ranked by CalHiSports.com for The Times.

Rk. School; Record; Last ranking

1. Murrieta Mesa; 16-0; 1

2. Fullerton; 11-1; 4

3. Norco; 9-2; 3

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4. JSerra 14-2; 2

5. La Mirada 12-2; 6

6. Oaks Christian; 12-1; 5

7. Orange Lutheran 5-3; 7

8. Etiwanda; 14-1; 11

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9. Riverside King; 10-2; 20

10. Chino Hills; 13-4; NR

11. Chaminade; 10-1; NR

12. Sherman Oaks Notre Dame; 11-3; 8

13. El Modena; 7-4; 19

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14. La Habra; 12-3; 18

15. Temescal Canyon; 8-4; 12

16. Long Beach Poly; 5-0; 16

17. Los Altos; 7-5; NR

18. Garden Grove Pacifica; 10-5; 9

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19. Westlake; 10-2; NR

20. Anaheim Canyon; 8-4,10

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Indiana coach Cignetti sends message to star transfer with pre-practice dress code lesson

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In just his second season at the helm, Curt Cignetti led Indiana to its first national championship.

During the Hoosiers’ title run, Cignetti became known for his demanding coaching style. Indiana opened spring practice Thursday, and incoming transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh got a crash course in what it means to play for Cignetti.

Marsh, who transferred from Michigan State, arrived at practice in gold cleats. After noting Marsh’s productive two-year stint in East Lansing, Cignetti pivoted to the wideout’s footwear.

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Nick Marsh (6) of the Michigan State Spartans runs the ball up the field during the first quarter of a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ford Field Nov. 29, 2025, in Detroit.  (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

“I didn’t love those gold shoes he came out in today,” Cignetti said. “He learned what getting your a– ripped is all about. I don’t know if that happened to him very often at Michigan State. That was before practice started.”

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Marsh totaled 1,311 receiving yards and nine touchdowns at Michigan State. TCU quarterback Josh Hoover also headlines Indiana’s transfer additions.

An Indiana Hoosiers helmet during a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium Aug. 31, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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Cignetti added that the coaching staff has “more work to do with this group than the first two teams,” noting the group is still learning more about players the team will likely rely on next season.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff national championship at Hard Rock Stadium Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Indiana went 16-0 en route to a thrilling win over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship in January.

Cignetti framed his callout of Marsh’s cleats as an early message about expectations.

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“That was a wake-up call,” Cignetti said of the receiver’s pre-practice cleats. “But he’s really worked hard, done a great job for us.”

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