Lightning, defenseman JJ Moser agree on 8-year, $54 million extension

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — J.J. Moser has signed an eight-year, $54 million extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning, meaning the team has locked up the standout defenseman through the 2033-34 season.

The team announced the deal on Saturday. It will pay Moser $6.75 million per season.

Moser is in his second season with the Lightning. He was a plus-20 last season for Tampa Bay and is a plus-25 so far this season, moving to fifth-best in that department in the NHL this season after theLightning beat the Florida Panthers 4-2on Saturday night.

He has three goals and nine assists this season. Moser also leads all Tampa Bay defenders in games played and average time on ice.

The Lightning announced the deal shortly before what was only his 89th regular- season game with the club.

Moser was drafted byArizonain the second round, No. 60 overall, in 2021. Tampa Bay landed him in a trade with Utah in June 2024 and signed him to a two-year deal in July 2024.

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 36 and Jalen Brunson adds 34 as Knicks hold off struggling Hawks 128-125

ATLANTA (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 34 points and the New York Knicks survived Atlanta's late comeback attempt to beat the slumping Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night.

The Hawks lost their sixth straight to wrap up a crushing 0-5 homestand. Atlanta is 5-11 overall at home.

Towns made 17 of 18 free throws while helping the Knicks take a dominant 56-38 advantage in rebounds.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who scored 25 points, had a steal and basket with 48 seconds remaining to give the Hawks a 125-124 lead. OG Anunoby made two free throws as the Knicks reclaimed the lead and, after he stole the ball following Trae Young's pass, padded the lead with two more free throws.

Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks with 31 points and 14 rebounds. Jalen Johnson recorded his 13th consecutive double-double with 20 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds before fouling out in the final minute.

The Knicks held out forward Josh Hart, who suffered a right ankle sprain in Thursday's126-124win over Cleveland. Guard Deuce McBride (left ankle sprain) also was inactive.

"I hope I don't have to increase guys' minutes," said Knicks coach Mike Brown before the game. Rookie Mohamed Diawara of France was the fill-in starter for Hart.

Young, who had 30 points and seven assists in Friday night's126-111 home lossto Miami, scored only nine points with 10 assists while playing back-to-back nights for the first time sincemissing 21 gameswith a right MCL knee sprain.

Anunoby had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who have won nine of 11 including two straight.

Knicks: Visit New Orleans on Monday.

Hawks: Visit Oklahoma City on Monday.

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No. 19 Virginia throttles Missouri to capture Gator Bowl

No. 19 Virginia held off Missouri and reached 11 wins for the first time in school history with a 13-7 victory in the Gator Bowl on Saturday night in Jacksonville, Fla.

Chandler Morris completed 25 of 38 passes for 198 yards, Harrison Waylee rushed for the go-ahead touchdown and the Cavaliers (11-3) controlled the clock to secure their first bowl win since 2018.

The Tigers (8-5) scored a touchdown on the game's opening drive but were blanked the rest of the way to fall to 0-5 this season against ranked opponents.

Missouri All-American Ahmad Hardy ran for 89 yards on 15 carries. With 1,649 yards, he broke the Missouri single-season record of 1,627 set by Cody Schrader in 2023.

True freshman Matt Zollers started with Beau Pribula entering the transfer portal and managed 101 yards on 12-of-22 passing with an interception.

Virginia opened the second half with a 19-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to take its first lead at 10-7. The Cavaliers converted two fourth downs and took 10:07 off the clock, capped by Waylee's 2-yard run.

Virginia got the ball back on an interception by Emmanuel Karnley and Will Bettridge's 39-yard field goal extended the lead to 13-7 late in the third quarter.

Missouri began its final drive with 1:33 left at its own 18 with no timeouts. Zollers completed passes of 11, 14, 7 and 24 yards to reach the Virginia 21. On fourth-and-10 with eight seconds left, Zollers had to come off the field after hitting his head on the ground. Walk-on Brett Brown's pass into the end zone was broken up by Devin Neal.

The Cavaliers converted 13 of 23 third downs and two of four fourth downs and dominated time of possession, 38:34 to 21:26.

The Tigers only converted 3 of 12 third down attempts and failed on all three fourth down efforts.

Hardy broke off a 43-yard run on the game's opening drive. Two plays later, Jamal Roberts scored on a 5-yard rush for a quick 7-0 lead that turned out to be the Tigers' only points of the game.

Bettridge had a 42-yard field goal early in the second quarter.

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John Cusack Says Working with Sister Joan on “Say Anything” Was a ‘Pretty Easy Gig’

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• John Cusack shared that working with his sister Joan Cusack on the 1989 film 'Say Anything' was a "pretty easy gig"

• While the actor played the iconic protagonist Lloyd Dobler, Joan portrayed his on-screen older sister, Constance Dobler

• "She runs me over like a Mack Truck and they say print it, and then it's everyone's favorite thing in the movie," John quipped

John Cusackshared that working with his sisterJoan Cusackon 1989'sSay Anythingwas an effortless experience.

While reminiscing on the days of filming the romantic comedy alongside costarIone Skyeand directorCameron Crowe, the 59-year-old actor opened up about what it was like having his real-life older sister portray his character Lloyd Dobler's older sister, Constance Dobler.

"It's easy to work with your sister," John said during a Nov. 30 screening of the film at New York City's Kings Theatre. "What happens is she'll come in and then I'm in the scene with her. She runs me over like a Mack Truck and they say print it, and then it's everyone's favorite thing in the movie."

"It's a pretty easy gig," he added. "I just get flat like Wile E. Coyote and everyone thinks I'm a genius."

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The1408starwent on to explain that a lot of their sibling dynamic had the chance to shine through in the film.

"Joanie was actually more optimistic than I was," John recalled. "She would always tell me to get in a good mood, but I think it was written that his sister went through a tough breakup and all that."

Along with their joint appearance inSay Anything,Molly Ringwaldrevealed during an AprilBreakfast Clubreunion at a C2E2 2025 panel in Chicago — alongsideAnthony Michael Hall,Ally Sheedy,Emilio Estevezand Judd Nelson — that the famous siblings were actuallyin contention to play Bender and Allisonin the 1985 iconic teen film.

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"From my understanding, John Cusack was gonna play Bender and Joan Cusack was going to play Allison," the16 Candlesstar, 57, said of the roles that ultimately went to Nelson and Sheedy.

While the brother-sister duo didn't end up joining the group of high school misfits, both have since gone on to major movie success.

John went on to star inHigh Fidelity,Identityand theHot Tub Time Machinefranchise, while Joan earned two Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations forWorking GirlandIn & Outin addition to starring inAddams Family Values,School of Rockand the TV seriesShameless.

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Elsie Hewitt Shows Off Post-Baby Body 2 Weeks After Welcoming Daughter with Pete Davidson

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• Elsie Hewitt showed off her post-baby body in a bathroom mirror selfie shared on Instagram on Friday, Dec. 26

• The model welcomed her daughter with Pete Davidson on Dec. 12

• The couple named their newborn Scottie Rose in a tribute to Pete's late father, Scott Matthew Davidson, who died in 2001

Elsie Hewittis showing off her post-baby body, two weeks afterwelcoming a daughterwith partnerPete Davidson.

On Friday, Dec. 26, the 29-year-old model shared a bathroom mirror selfie in which she can be seen wearing a black T-shirt — pulled up to reveal her stomach — and a pair of postpartum underwear. She jokingly wrote over the image, "Adult diapers all day (& night)."

She added: "My sister asked me if I pee in them & if ur wondering the same thing the answer is NO LMAO."

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Hewitt also posted a second photo of herself wearing a white tank top as she enjoyed a Dunkin' latte in bed. "Every morning the second thing I think about when I wake up is @dunkin peppermint mocha latte," she wrote, adding, "(the first is my baby)."

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She and Pete, 32, announced their daughter's birth on Hewitt'sInstagramon Dec. 18.

Alongside a series ofphotosof the proud parents and their newborn, the new mom wrote, "Our perfect angel girl arrived 12/12/2025," revealing that the baby is named Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, which is a tribute to Pete's later father, Scott Matthew Davidson, a New York City firefighter who died on Sept. 11, 2001, while responding to the World Trade Center terror attacks.

"My best work yet, I am absolutely overflowing with love and gratitude and disbelief," Hewitt continued.

Pete added in the caption: "wu tang forever. - pete."

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Shortly after Scottie's arrival, a source told PEOPLE how the new parents werefinding their footingas a family of three.

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"Being home has been really special for them," the source said. "They're settling into a rhythm, taking everything day by day and just enjoying getting to know their daughter. It's been a lot of firsts, but it's a really happy, exciting time for both of them."

Hewitt confirmed that she and Davidson were expecting their first baby together on July 16, sharing a series of photos onInstagramat the time. The post included shots of her with Davidson and a sonogram image.

"Welp now everyone knows we had sex," Hewitt joked in her caption.

Sources later told PEOPLE that Davidson and Hewitt were excited to become parents, with one noting that the comedian has "grown" up a lot.

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"Pete and Elsie are happy and cannot wait to welcome their baby," the insider said. "He's grown up a lot, and he's so excited about this next chapter as a dad."

"He's more intentional about who he lets into his life now, and with Elsie, it was never about headlines or the spotlight, and that's exactly what he needs," the source added.

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Melissa Gilbert Reunites with “Little House on the Prairie” Sister Melissa Sue Anderson: ‘We Can Move Forward’

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• Melissa Gilbert recently reunited with her on-screen sibling, Melissa Sue Gilbert

• The pair starred in Little House on the Prairie, though both have since alluded to their distant off-screen dynamic

• Gilbert shared a photo of the reunion in a Dec. 27 Instagram post, explaining that they have "the past" behind them

Melissa Gilbertreunited with herLittle House on the Prairiebig sister,Melissa Sue Anderson,and said they are putting "the past" behind them.

On Saturday, Dec. 27, Gilbert shared a group photo on Instagram taken backstage at her off-Broadway show,Pen Pals.

The image featured Gilbert and Anderson alongside Gilbert's current costar, Veanne Cox, as well as legendary stage actress Betty Buckley. In the caption, Gilbert revealed she had been "keeping a secret close to my heart for a while now" — namely, that she and Anderson, who have both since said they were not close while filming of the hit series, have since reconnected.

"Worlds collide. Blessings abound. Hearts heal and reunite. Magic happens. Last night after@penpalsplaymy genius costar@veannecoxhad a surprise in the audience. Boy am I glad I didn't know in advance that the remarkable@blbuckleywas there," Gilbert, 61, began.

She continued, "But I had a secret of my own. One I've been keeping close to my heart for a while now. Reconnection with a sister. Long, healing talks. Lots of reminiscing. Lots of catching up. Lots of laughter and a few tears."

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"I'm so happy to have Melissa Anderson back in my life. We share such an important history that no one else on earth truly understands. Just us Ingalls girls. The best part is, the past is now just that and we can move forward as the sisters/friends we always wanted to be. What a wonderful Christmas gift.#littlehouseontheprairie#ingallsgirls#sisters#friends#happy@officialmodernprairie@lhprairie," she concluded.

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Gilbert and Anderson, 63, played sisters Laura and Mary Ingalls on the beloved NBC show, which ran from 1974 to 1983. While their on-screen counterparts shared a warm and loving relationship, both actresses have since said that their real-life relationship was polite but distant.

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In her 2009 memoir,A Prairie Tale, Gilbert shared that the pair had a complex dynamic while filming, shaped by their different personalities and ages, and that it often felt more professional than personal.

She has also said that Anderson could be "tough" on her, both on- and off-screen.

"Melissa Sue Anderson was the boss of me," she said in afilmed interviewabout her time on the show." She took that absolutely seriously. She was two years older than me, which, you know, when you're nine and 11 is a big deal … She was tough. I mean both off and on camera, but on camera especially."

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In a March 2010 interview withThe Atlanta-Journal Constitution,Anderson shared that she and Gilbert were "very, very different."

"I honestly do not have a lot of memories of the two of us," she said.

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Walz slammed in wake of viral video that raises daycare funding questions: 'Needs to be held accountable'

Politicians took to social media Saturday to criticize Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a viral video raised questions about a Minneapolis daycare center that allegedly received millions of dollars in state funding despite appearing largely inactive.

Responding to an X post highlighting allegations of Somali Medicaid fraud and voter fraud in the state, Vice President JD Vance described the situation as "a microcosm of the immigration fraud in our system."

"Politicians like it because they get power. Welfare cheats like it because they get rich," Vance wrote. "But it's a zero sum game, and they're stealing both money and political power from Minnesotans."

Trump Cabinet Official Calls On Walz To Resign Over Massive Fraud Scandal In Scathing Letter: 'Shame On You'

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., demanded Minnesota Gov.Tim Walzbe "held accountable."

"Folks need to be arrested and prosecuted and the Governor of Minnesota needs to be held accountable," Lawler posted to X on Saturday. "Congress should hold a hearing immediately and start getting answers."

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A 42-minute video posted to X and YouTube on Friday by independent reporter Nick Shirley shows Shirley and another man visiting several childcare centers in the blue state, including a location on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.

The footage shows no visible activity at the site, which displays a misspelled sign that says "Quality Learing Center," even though the center is reportedly supposed to account for 99 children and received roughly $4 million in state funds.

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Several otherhigh-profile figuresalso weighed in on Shirley's video Saturday.

Donald Trump Jr. wrote on X, "If you haven't watched this yet. Watch it. All of it. Understand that this is what journalists are supposed to do, but no one in the mainstream media will even bother to look let alone actually publish it. This is what they're doing to your country with your tax dollars!!!"

Elon Muskshared similar concerns, accusing the "radical left" of exploiting government programs to bring in and retain immigrants to "win elections and turn America into a single-party state."

Minnesota Senate Candidate Wears Hijab In Visit To Somali Market As Fraud Scandal Unfolds

"The more you look at it, the more you will be horrified at what your tax money is doing and the fact that, if this is not reversed, your vote will mean nothing," Musk posted to X. "The most obvious case example is the Somali voting bloc in Minnesota, a state that historically had zero Somalis, electingIlhan Omarto the US Congress."

A day earlier, Musk posted, "Prosecute [Tim Walz]."

The video went viral this week amid the burgeoning scandal enveloping the Walz administration that notably included at least $1 billion lost to alleged social services fraud largely tied to the Somali community in the Twin Cities.

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A portion reportedly ended up in the hands of the Somali terror group Al-Shabab.

Lawler and Walz did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Fox News Digital's Charles Creitz contributed to this report.

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