Over the years, Mulkey has graced us with dozens of incredible outfits dating back to her time as head coach for Baylor. So, whether it be all gold, littered with flowers, or just incredibly fashionable, Mulkey always makes a case for the most uniquely dressed person, not just in college basketball, but in all of sports.

During Sunday’s game against the Auburn Tigers though, Mulkey may have taken her attire to a whole new level.

Let this be a notice to anyone who wasn’t sure before, but Mulkey really likes basketball. She probably likes basketball more than any fan of any sport. Because let’s face it, there are people out there who really love baseball, but we’ve never seen anyone dress up like home plate, have we?

Here’s everything to know about the new standard for coach wear moving forward.

Kim Mulkey’s new outfit

Fans were left more or less speechless by Mulkey’s choice of attire, and many a basketball joke was made.

However, it seems Mulkey didn’t think too much of the outfit. During a post-game press conference, Mulkey said that the outfit arrived on Friday and she ‘wasn’t even there.’

Was there a special occasion?

Sunday was LSU’s ‘Dress like Kim Mulkey’ game. During halftime, several fans came down to the court sporting extravagant outfits, blonde wigs, and tons of glitter. Many of them were scary accurate in their representation of Mulkey’s likeness.

But it’s hard to steal the show when the person you are trying to imitate sets a new standard in fashion. The ‘hoop skirt’ immediately stole everyone’s hearts on social media, and it’ll likely be a very long time before it’s topped again.

Helio Castroneves stamped his place in motor sports history as one of the best drivers in IndyCar history. In 2021, Castroneves tied the record for most Indianapolis 500 victories when he won “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” for the fourth time.

Now, the legendary racer will attempt to take on another iconic race: the 2025 Daytona 500.

Castroneves, 49, will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Daytona International Speedway beginning Feb. 12 when he takes his first laps in Daytona 500 practice, driving the No. 91 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing. The team fields full-time Cup Series rides for Ross Chastain (No. 1 Chevrolet), Shane van Gisbergen (No. 88 Chevrolet) and Daniel Suarez (No. 99 Chevrolet).

Castroneves has been a staple in North American open-wheel racing for more than 25 years. While he is most synonymous with his Indy 500 triumphs, Castroneves has earned 25 career wins in the NTT IndyCar Series and six wins in the former Champ Car Series, competing every year since 1998. In all, the Brazil native has 94 podium finishes across both series.

But for all his success, Castroneves had never tried his hand at NASCAR, though he does have some experience racing stock cars. Castroneves made 16 IROC starts from 2002-05, with a best finish of second at where else, Indianapolis Motor Speedway. And while IndyCar does not race at Daytona, Castroneves is quite familiar with the iconic speedway. He has won the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car race three times, most recently in 2023.

Trackhouse has been trying to lure Castroneves to the Daytona 500 for a few years as part of its “Project 91” program. The goal of the project, created by Trackhouse owner Justin Marks, has been to attract highly accomplished drivers from other forms of motor sports to compete in a top-level NASCAR race. Kimi Räikkönen, the 2007 Formula One world champion, was the project’s first driver, making his debut in 2022 at Watkins Glen International.

Castroneves now will finally get his Daytona 500 shot, just a few months shy of his 50th birthday.

The WWE announced Monday that the 2026 Royal Rumble will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in an expansion of the pro wrestling giant’s partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in recent years.

The Royal Rumble is one of WWE’s trademark premium live events, often ranking behind only Wrestlemania in terms of prestige on the pro wrestling calendar. Riyadh will play host to the 39th annual Royal Rumble, and the first one held outside the United States. The event traditionally features both a men’s and women’s match in which 30 participants attempt to eliminate all opponents over the top rope of the ring to secure a championship opportunity at WrestleMania.

The WWE did not disclose a venue in Saudi Arabia or a date for the 2026 Royal Rumble in its announcement. This year’s Royal Rumble is set to take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 1. The Riyadh Royal Rumble reveal coincides with the debut of WWE’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ on Netflix this week, a move that is expected to help WWE better cater to its international audience due to the streaming platform’s worldwide reach.

“WWE is a global enterprise and it only made sense to expand our relationship with the Kingdom by bringing one of our biggest annual events to Riyadh in January of 2026,” WWE president Nick Khan said in a statement.

WWE first began promoting non-televised events in Saudi Arabia in 2014 before an expansion of the relationship started in 2018 with the ‘Greatest Royal Rumble’ pay-per-view event. It was announced as the start of a 10-year partnership between the WWE and Saudi Arabia that then extended through 2027.

The WWE has held significant events like Crown Jewel,Elimination Chamber, King & Queen of the Ring, Night of Champions, SmackDown and Monday Night RAW in Saudi Arabia during that time. The arrangement was initially met with criticism and allegations of sports washing from inside and outside the wrestling world due to Saudi Arabia’s poor human rights record, particularly regarding women’s rights and LGTBQ rights.

“Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the Royal Rumble for the first time outside North America reflects the General Entertainment Authority’s ongoing commitment to bringing the world’s largest and most important entertainment events to the Kingdom,’ Saudi Arabian Royal Court adviser and General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh said in a statement. ‘Through this partnership with WWE, we aim to enhance the entertainment sector and deliver a transformative experience that attracts a wide audience.”

Tennessee now stands as the lone undefeated team in Division I men’s basketball. Unsurprisingly, the Volunteers will spend another week at No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

After handling Arkansas over the weekend, the Volunteers picked up 21 of 31 first-place votes this week to retain the top spot. Auburn once again checks in at No. 2, claiming the remaining 10 top votes. Iowa State holds at No. 3, with Duke also staying put at No. 4.

The shuffling begins at No. 5, where Alabama moves up a notch after handing new SEC member Oklahoma its first loss. Marquette jumps two places to No. 6. Kentucky climbs four spots to No. 7 after beating previously unscathed Florida in the game of the weekend on Saturday.

TOP 25: Complete USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball poll

WEEKEND RECAP: SEC, Big Ten going different directions

The voters were kind to the Gators, who fall just three places to No. 8. Texas A&M is No. 9, and two-time defending champion Connecticut has worked its way back into the top 10.

The voters were not as kind to Kansas. The Jayhawks bounced back from a midweek loss to West Virginia by pounding Central Florida on the road but still drops five places to No. 12. Oklahoma and Oregon also slip out of the top 10, checking in at No. 16 and No. 17 respectively.

Illinois makes the biggest jump within the Top 25, gaining five positions to No. 15 after a successful trip to the Big Ten’s new Pacific Northwest enclave with defeat of Oregon and Washington.

West Virginia enters the rankings at No. 23 thanks to that victory against Kansas. No. 24 Michigan and No. 25 Utah State rejoin the poll. Cincinnati, Baylor and Maryland drop out this week.

The 2025 NFL playoffs are set and super wild-card weekend is almost here.

The postseason begins Saturday with the first of six wild-card games over the course of three days. Four of the matchups will be a rematch from the regular season and three games opened with point spreads of a field goal or less, according to the betting odds.

The actions starts with the AFC South champion Houston Texans hosting the Los Angeles Chargers at the same venue (NRG Stadium) in which Jim Harbaugh won a national championship with Michigan almost exactly one year earlier. Then comes a Saturday night AFC North showdown between the surging Baltimore Ravens and struggling Pittsburgh Steelers.

Sunday’s schedule opens with a Week 1 rematch featuring the Philadelphia Eagles at home against the Green Bay Packers followed by a late afternoon matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos. The Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are another redux from Week 1 for ‘Sunday Night Football.’ The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams wrap up the wild-card round on ‘Monday Night Football’ from SoFi Stadium.

This is usually one of the best weekends on the sports calendar and these NFL wild-card games have the potential to live up to that reputation. Analysts and experts are already weighing in on what might happen, so here is an early look at picks and predictions for every playoff game on the schedule.

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NFL wild-card games predictions, picks

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, Jan. 6

Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans

Date: Saturday, Jan. 11
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: NRG Stadium (Houston)
TV: CBS
Streaming: NFL+, Paramount+, YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket) or Fubo
Spread: Chargers (-3)

∎ USA TODAY: Chargers 23, Texans 20

‘Quentin Johnston is coming off a career game of 13 catches for 186 yards. The Chargers need him to be a reliable receiver if they want to make noise in the postseason. Los Angeles has the NFL’s top scoring defense.’

∎ Arizona Republic: Chargers 27, Texans 17

‘The Chargers have won three in a row and gave up an NFL-best 301 points this season. They will be able to outscore the Texans on the road, who interestingly scored 372 points this season, while also giving up 372 points.’

∎ Pro Football Network: Chargers 20, Texans 17

‘The Chargers were 100% right to play hard in Week 18 in the hunt for the No. 5 seed. Their reward is shorter travel, a guarantee of good conditions, and a matchup against the lowest-ranked team from the AFC. … Although the Chargers’ offense has been rolling in the last three weeks, they did not score more than 23 points in any of the previous four games. Houston came into Week 18 having scored a total of 41 points in the previous three games.’

∎ FOX Sports: Chargers 23, Texans 20

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens

Date: Saturday, Jan. 11
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: M&T Bank Stadium
TV: None
Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
Spread: Ravens (-9.5)

∎ USA TODAY: Ravens 28, Steelers 17

‘At the point in (Lamar) Jackson’s career, fair or unfair, he’s going to be judged on his success in the playoffs as the Ravens starting QB. The Steelers have lost four consecutive games and have no momentum entering the playoffs.  Jackson, Derrick Henry and the Ravens high-powered offense will overwhelm.’  

∎ Arizona Republic: Ravens 30, Steelers 16

‘This is the third meeting this season between the AFC North rivals. Pittsburgh won the first at home, 18-16. Baltimore won the second in Week 16 at home, 34-17. The Steelers limped into the playoffs with four straight losses. The Ravens have won four in a row. We expect a result similar to the Week 16 game.’

∎ Pro Football Network: Ravens 24, Steelers 17

‘The numbers tell you that the Baltimore Ravens are clearly the better team. They are superior on offense and defense while having played a tougher schedule this season. Baltimore is on a four-game win streak, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are on a four-game losing streak. Everything says Baltimore wins this by at least a touchdown. However, these AFC North games are rarely that cut and dry.’

∎ FOX Sports: Ravens 31, Steelers 17

Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills

Date: Sunday, Jan. 12
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Highmark Stadium (Orchard Park, New York)
TV: CBS
Streaming: NFL+, Paramount+, YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket) or Fubo
Spread: Bills (-9)

∎ USA TODAY: Bills 30, Broncos 17

‘The Broncos are ahead of schedule in their rebuild. It’s an accomplishment for Denver to be in the postseason. On the other side, the Bills are legitimate Super Bowl contenders. … Denver’s stingy defense will make some plays, but the Bills have the more talented roster.’

∎ Arizona Republic: Bills 31, Broncos 20

‘The Broncos have surpassed our expectations this season, but it would really surprise us if they won at Buffalo, where the Bills are 8-0 this season. Denver is just 4-5 on the road. Highmark Stadium will provide a rude playoff debut to Bo Nix.’

∎ Pro Football Network: Bills 27, Broncos 21

‘Of the three potential No. 7 seeds entering Week 18, this is probably the matchup that the Bills would have wanted the least. The Broncos’ never-say-die attitude on offense, coupled with a strong defense, is something Buffalo would have preferred to avoid.’

∎ FOX Sports: Bills 26, Broncos 22

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Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles

Date: Sunday, Jan. 12
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
TV: FOX
Streaming: NFL+, YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket) or Fubo
Spread: Eagles (-5.5)

∎ USA TODAY: Eagles 28, Packers 24

‘These two teams met Week 1 in Brazil. Saquon Barkley rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns in their first meeting. The Eagles rested their 2,000-yard running back in the regular-season finale in preparation for a Super Bowl run. Expect the Eagles to ride their star ball carrier and MVP candidate this postseason. Jordan Love and the Packers will keep this wild-card game competitive.’

∎ Arizona Republic: Eagles 27, Packers 20

‘The Packers went 11-6 on the season, yet landed the final NFC playoff berth because they were the third wild-card team. Their reward? A date against the 14-3 Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, a difficult road environment. Green Bay opened the season with a 34-29 loss to the Eagles in Brazil. They’ll close it with a loss in Philadelphia.’

∎ Pro Football Network: Eagles 23, Packers 20

‘The Packers are the superior team on offense, but the Eagles are the superior team on defense … Philadelphia will be the better-rested team, and the Packers have yet another injury concern around Jordan Love, which complicates matters some.’

∎ FOX Sports: Eagles 25, Packers 21

Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Date: Sunday, Jan. 12
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
TV: NBC
Streaming: Peacock, Fubo
Spread: Buccaneers (-3)

∎ USA TODAY: Commanders 27, Buccaneers 24

‘(Mike) Evans should have an advantage versus the Commanders’ secondary, plus Tampa Bay will try to run the football with emerging RB Bucky Irving. Tampa Bay defeated Washington, 37-20, in Week 1, but that was Jayden Daniels’ first career NFL game. The rookie QB has since blossomed into the presumptive NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.’

∎ Arizona Republic: Commanders 27, Buccaneers 24

‘Washington is on a 5-game win streak, going 12-5 this season and 5-3 on the road. Tampa Bay has won two in a row, but it was 10-7 on the year and only went 5-4 at home. Jayden Daniels will lead the Commanders to a playoff upset.’

∎ Pro Football Network: Buccaneers 27, Commanders 24

‘Washington played the easiest schedule in the league, while Tampa Bay … has a slight edge both on offense and defense.’

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Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams

Date: Monday, Jan. 13
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
TV: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo
Spread: Vikings (-1.5)

∎ USA TODAY: Vikings 27, Rams 23

Wide receiver Puka Nacua and running back Kyren Williams ‘combined for 227 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown when Los Angeles beat Minnesota in Week 8. The Vikings are coming off disappointing Week 18 loss that snapped their nine-game winning streak. Justin Jefferson was held to only three catches for 54 yards in the regular-season finale. Jefferson and the Vikings bounce back and get revenge Monday night.’

∎ Arizona Republic: Vikings 21, Rams 20

‘The Vikings only lost three games all regular season, with two coming against the Lions. The other? A 30-20 loss at the Rams in Week 8. We expect a defensive struggle in this one, with Minnesota pulling out a win in a thriller. That loss to the Lions in Week 18 will serve as a wake-up call for the Vikings.’

∎ Pro Football Network: Vikings 24, Rams 23

‘The element of this that is impossible to put a number on is experience. Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford have done the prime-time game with it all on the line a lot in their careers, while Kevin O’Connell and Sam Darnold have less experience.’

∎ FOX Sports: Vikings 24, Rams 21

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After a one-year delay, TGL — the virtual, interactive golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy — is finally ready for its official launch on Tuesday.

TGL tees off Tuesday from a brand new interactive golf facility not far from where Woods and McIlroy have homes. The SoFi Center  in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, contains a supersized version of a golf simulator screen on top of a massive morphing green that will create almost limitless possibilities for the holes used in competition.

The building was supposed to open last year, but the roof of its original building collapsed in November 2023 due to a power outage and wind storm.

What is TGL?

TGL stands for TMRW Golf League, a reference to TMRW Sports, the name of company that Woods, McIlroy and Mike McCarley founded to get the league and several other projects off the ground.

It is a new tech-infused golf league in partnership with the PGA Tour that’s designed to combine the latest in golf technology with in-person competition. It will include a shot clock, timeouts and both team and individual match play.

The league will be made up of six teams, with four players on each team for its inaugural season.

How does TGL work?

TGL pits two teams of three players against each other in a mix of simulator and traditional golf. Players tee off from a mat into a 64-by-53-foot screen. There will be fairway, rough and sand surfaces to hit from, as well. When the ball lands about 50 yards away from the pin, players will transition to the ‘Green Zone,’ a 3,800-square-foot green that can be adjusted for variety on each hole.

The teams play nine holes of 3-on-3, alternate shot golf. Then, the three members of each team will each play two holes of head-to-head match play with each hole worth one point. If they remain tied, the match goes to an overtime, closest-to-the-pin competition. The overtime continues until one team has the two closest shots.

How to watch TGL matches

Each week, featured matches will be televised live on ESPN, with streaming on ESPN+.

TGL scoring format

A point system will determine the four teams that make the playoffs at the end of the regular season:

Win: 2 points
Overtime loss: 1 point
Regulation loss: 0 point

If there is a tie for playoff seeding, the team that won the most holes over the course of the season will get the nod.

TGL’s six teams

Atlanta Drive GC — Owner: Arthur M. Blank. Roster: Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel, Lucas Glover.

Boston Common Golf — Owners: John Henry, Tom Werner, Mike Gordon, Fenway Sports Group. Roster: Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, Hideki Matsuyama.

Jupiter Links Golf Club — Owner: Woods’ TGR Ventures, David Blitzer: Roster: Tiger Woods, Max Homa, Tom Kim, Kevin Kisner.

Los Angeles Golf Club — Owners: Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams, Venus Williams; and limited partners Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers, Alex Morgan, Servando Carrasco, Michelle Wie West, Tisha Alyn. Roster: Tommy Fleetwood, Sahith Theegala, Collin Morikawa, Justin Rose.

New York Golf Club — Owner: Steven Cohen. Roster: Xander Schauffele, Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, Matthew Fitzpatrick.

The Bay Golf Club (San Francisco) — Owners: Marc Lasry, Stephen Curry along with limited partners Andre Iguodala and Klay Thompson. Roster: Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Min Woo Lee, Shane Lowry.

TGL schedule for 2025

Jan. 7: New York vs. Bay, 9 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
Jan. 14: LA vs. Jupiter, 7 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
Jan. 21: New York vs. Atlanta, 7 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
Jan. 27: Jupiter vs. Boston, 6:30 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
Feb. 4: Boston vs. LA, 9 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
Feb. 17: Atlanta vs. LA, 1 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
Feb. 17: Atlanta vs. Bay, 4 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
Feb. 17: Bay vs. Boston, 7 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
Feb. 18: Jupiter vs. New York, 7 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
Feb. 24: LA vs. New York, 5 p.m., ESPN2 | ESPN+
Feb. 24: Boston vs. Atlanta, 9 p.m., ESPN2 | ESPN+
Feb. 25: Bay vs. Jupiter, 9 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
March 3: Bay vs. LA, 3 p.m., ESPN2 | ESPN+
March 3: New York vs. Boston, 7 p.m., ESPN2 | ESPN+
March 4: Jupiter vs. Atlanta, 7 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
March 17: Semifinals, 7 p.m., ESPN2 | ESPN+
March 18: Semifinals, 7 p.m., ESPN | ESPN+
March 24: Finals round 1, ESPN2 | ESPN+
March 25: Finals rounds 2-3, ESPN | ESPN+