Morgan's last-second 3-pointer lifts No. 11 Kentucky over No. 5 LSU 80-78 as Kiffin looks on

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tonie Morgan hit a 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left to lift No. 11 Kentucky to an 80-78 win over No. 5 and previously unbeaten LSU on Thursday night.

It was a stunning loss before a crowd of 11,485 that included new LSU football coachLane Kiffin, who walked hand-in-hand with Tigers' coach Kim Mulkeyonto the floor before the game.

Morgan, a Georgia Tech transfer, led the Wildcats (14-1, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Asia Boone had 18 points, including five 3-pointers; Teonni Key added 17 points and 16 rebounds; and Clara Strack had 15 points.

Mikaylah Williams had 26 points to lead the Tigers (14-1, 0-1). Flau'jae Johnson had 15 points while Jada Richard and Amiya Joiner had 14 apiece.

Morgan's clutch basket came after Williams hit three free throws for a 78-77 lead with 18.5 seconds left.

UK's front line height — Strack and Key are both 6-foot-5 — gave LSU a challenge it hadn't faced this season.

Almost half of LSU's nation-leading 108 points per game have come from second-chance (26.3 points per game) and fast-break (27.5) points.

But because LSU lost the rebound battle 45-29 for just the second time this season and could only force a season-low 10 turnovers, the Tigers had just four second-chance points and 13 fast-break points.

Williams scored 10 of LSU's first 14 points as the Tigers roared to a 12-point lead in the first four minutes.

Boone's third 3-pointer of the first half gave Kentucky its largest lead at 30-25 with 7:39 left in the second quarter. The Tigers responded with a 9-0 run for a 34-30 advantage with 4:57 left, heading toward a 41-41 halftime tie.

Entering the fourth quarter with a 65-60 lead, LSU never led by more than seven points.

Kentucky: At home vs. Missouri on Sunday.

LSU: At No. 11 Vanderbilt on Sunday.

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Morgan's last-second 3-pointer lifts No. 11 Kentucky over No. 5 LSU 80-78 as Kiffin looks on

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Troy Aikman to assist in Miami Dolphins' general manager search

Troy Aikman, aPro Football Hall of Famerand current ESPN analyst, is expected to serve as a consultant for theMiami Dolphins' general manager search, according to multiple reports.

Chris Grier served as a general manager from 2016 to 2025 beforemutually deciding to part wayswith the organization on Halloween. EnteringWeek 18, theDolphinshave compiled an 82-82 record in the previous 10 seasons. Champ Kelly has served as the Dolphins' interim general manager.

Aikman is not likely to leave his role with ESPN and is unlikely to stay with the Dolphins in the long term.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Dolphins' ownership wanted to add an outside perspective, who is said to have "strong relationships across the league," to their process.

Aikman won three Super Bowls during his 12-year career as a quarterback for theDallas Cowboys.

The former quarterback is still scheduled to serve as a broadcaster for ESPN on Saturday, Jan. 3 for the game between theSeattle Seahawksand theSan Francisco 49ers.

The California native is no stranger to assisting in a candidate search.

Aikman, who played quarterback atUCLAfor two seasons (1987-88), served as a member of theBruins' coaching search committee in 2017 that led to the hiring of Chip Kelly. Kelly compiled a 35-34 record from 2018 to 2023 at UCLA.

Aikman was a prominent name and contributor to the college football program, alongside sports executive and fellow UCLA graduate Casey Wasserman.

Aikman was not named to UCLA's most recent search committee for its head football coaching vacancy during the 2025 season.

Wasserman was instead joined by UCLA alumni Bob Myers (former Golden State Warriors general manager) and Adam Peters (Washington Commandersgeneral manager).

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Hugh Jackman/Instagram Neil Diamond and Hugh Jackman sing karaoke

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Hugh Jackmanwill always remember the night that he sang karaoke with Neil Diamond.

TheSong Sung Bluestar revealed on a recent episode ofThe Graham Norton Showthat the encounter happened after the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer had an emotional response to watching Jackman's new movie about a Diamond tribute band, Lightning & Thunder.

"He rang me after seeing the movie with his wife, Katie, and he was crying," Jackman said. "He was so moved by it. He loved it. And he just loved the story of Mike and Claire."

The film, which costars Kate Hudson and is directed by Craig Brewer, is based on the story of Claire "Thunder" and the late Mike "Lightning" Sardina.

When Jackman received the call from Diamond, he was excited.

"So I took the opportunity. I said, 'Guys, I'd love to come around and have a cuppa or something,'" Jackman said, using a term for a cup of tea or coffee. "And Neil's like, 'Okay, yeah, all right.' And then I didn't hear from Neil anymore. And Katie obviously takes the phone and goes, 'You know we're in Colorado?' I went, 'Okay, I'd still like to come for a cuppa,' and she was like, 'So I guess you want to stay the night?' I'm like, 'That'd be great.' And she's like, 'Okay.'"

Jackman ended up visiting the couple.

"Neil came out and he came up to me. And he grabbed me, and he goes, 'You did good, kid,'" Jackman said. "But he was emotional about it. And so I stayed the night, and, at dinner time, Neil Diamond —Neil Diamond— goes, 'You want to do some karaoke?' I'm like, 'Hell, yeah.' We did karaoke."

Jackman was elated that Diamond wanted to sing "I Dreamed a Dream," the song Jackman sang in the 2012 Oscar-winning musicalLes Misérables, in which he played Jean Valjean. They also did "Can't Help Falling in Love" and, of course, Diamond's own "Sweet Caroline."

Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with ourEW Dispatch newsletter.While the Diamonds were fans of the movie, Sardina's son, Michael Jr., has slammed it.

"My father's rolling in his grave right now," Michael Jr., toldThe Daily Mailthis week. He argued that the film "completely destroyed the one thing my father worked his entire life to pass on — his legacy. I want the true story out there and I want it used with truth, with dignity, and I want retribution."

He expressed frustration over the way it's being perceived.

"Everybody thinks it's such a wonderful film, it's so touching. It's all lies," he said. "And it steals all the hard work that my father put in his entire life."

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For Michael Jr., the stars of the movie were to blame.

"Every interview that those monsters have been on national television don't even mention my existence at all, even though I was the most prevalent force in my father's life, even when I wasn't in Wisconsin, because I'm his only son," he said. "They didn't even try to contact me... They didn't try to get more information... They could have very easily asked Craig [Brewer]."His sister Angelina called the movie "upsetting" and "a lie."

However, Claire Sardina has been supportive, according toPEOPLE.

Song Sung Blueis in theaters now.

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Rachel Murray/Getty  Scott Mackinlay Hahn and Winona Ryder attend the 'Stranger Things' season 3 world premiere on June 28, 2019 in Santa Monica, California

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NEED TO KNOW

  • Winona Ryder has been in a relationship with Scott Mackinlay Hahn since 2011

  • The Stranger Things actress and the fashion founder have kept a low profile over the years, but he has supported her at various events

  • Hahn is a fashion designer and entrepreneur

Winona Ryderand her boyfriend,Scott Mackinlay Hahn, have been together since 2011.

TheStranger Thingsactress and the fashion designer have kept much of their personal life private over the years, but that hasn't stopped them from supporting each other over the years.

In 2024, Ryder shared rare insight about her partner, expressing her gratitude for him.

"He's so great. He really is. I'm really lucky," she said during an interview withHarper's Bazaarin July 2024.

Hahn is a fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the sustainable brand, Loomstate. Over the years, he has worked with several brands — including Chipotle, Whole Foods and Shake Shack — to create environmentally friendly uniforms.

So, who is Winona Ryder's boyfriend? Here's everything to know about Scott Mackinlay Hahn and his relationship with the actress.

He's a fashion designer

Frazer Harrison/Getty Winona Ryder and Scott Mackinlay Hahn attend the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 19, 2020, in Los Angeles

Hahn is a fashion designer and the co-founder of the green and socially-conscious line Loomstate.

During an interview withTIMEin August 2012, he explained that the brand was focused on creating organic cotton as a means of minimizing the environmental damage traditional cotton farming caused.

As Hahn toldRackedin 2010, his business was born out of a desire to create a company that's both sustainable and profitable.

"Even though it's this idea of being environmentally conscious, inspired by nature, and socially responsible, it was really born out of wanting to make our factory profitable," he said. "It has to go hand-in-hand. And we wanted to create criteria that raised the bar in supply chain operations. So, using certified organic cotton was the only way we were going to make jeans."

Notably, Loomstate designed Chipotle's uniforms in 2012.

Hahn also serves as the chairman of theSustainability Steering Committee for the Council of Fashion Designer of America(CFDA) and as a board member of theCouncil for Textile Recycling.

He's from New York

Todd Williamson/Getty Ryder and Scott Mackinlay Hahn attend the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills

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Hahn may appear alongside Ryder in Los Angeles, but he's originally from the East Coast. As Ryder toldHarper's Bazaar, Hahn grew up on Fire Island, N.Y., before moving to Brooklyn.

He toldRackedin 2010 how the Big Apple influenced his overall lifestyle.

"The reality of moving to Bushwick gave me light and space I didn't have in New York City — in a community that's kind of an industrial utopia. It was definitely more inspiring artistically in a way," he said.

The designer continued, "Even the street vibration out there, it's a little bit harsh. It's the sort of place you would never decide or aspire to live. It's changing, but the way I grew up — it's literally the farthest place from where I'd say, 'I'm going to live there one day.' "

Not only is Hahn's professional life focused on environmentally sustainable practices, but his Williamsburg home is as well.

He explained toRackedat the time, "The building I live in is very efficient. It's a six-story building. The building was built recently, it was finished about a year ago, a year and a half ago, it's a new construction, it was done by a guy named Rob Herschenfeld, who developed a lot of the lofts out in Bushwick."

Hahn also said that the building was made using "reclaimed materials," including salvaged bricks.

He didn't recognize Ryder the first time they met

Daniele Venturelli/WireImage Winona Ryder and Scott Mackinlay Hahn attend a red carpet for the movie

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While speaking toHarper's Bazaarin June 2022, Ryder revealed that Hahn is so removed from show business that he didn't even know who the actress was when they first met.

"He thought I was Milla Jovovich," Ryder said. "He told me I was great inThe Fifth Element."

Despite the early mishap, Ryder said she appreciated Hahn's lifestyle away from the public eye.

"We connected on so many levels. But it was amazing that he's not in this business. ... I really did try to keep it quiet," she told the publication of their romance.

He's supportive of Ryder's career

Theo Wargo/Getty Winona Ryder and Scott Mackinlay Hahn attend Netflix's

Though Hahn generally keeps a low profile, he has supported Ryder at several red carpet events over the years.

In July 2016, the couple made their red carpet debut at the premiere ofStranger Thingsseason 1.

Hahn alsojoined his girlfriend at the Screen Actors Guild Awardsin January 2020 and the New York premiere ofStranger Thingsseason 4 in May 2022.

Most recently, Hahn accompanied Ryder to theBeetlejuice Beetlejuicepremierein August 2024 at the Venice Film Festival.

Ryder has said she's unsure if she'll ever get married

Matt Winkelmeyer/FilmMagic Scott Mackinlay Hahn and Winona Ryder attend the premiere of Netflix's

Despite dating for over a decade, Ryder and Hahn might never tie the knot, mainly because the actress does not want to get a divorce.

She toldThe Edit(viaTIME) in July 2016, "Marriage? I don't know. I'd rather never have been married than been divorced a few times. Not that there's anything wrong with divorce, but I don't think I could do it if that was a possibility."

She added, "When your parents are madly in love for 45 years, your standards are really high."

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Yemeni transport ministry says Saudi Arabia mandated inspections of flights between Aden and UAE

ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Yemen's transport ministry, which is aligned with Emirati-backed southern separatist authorities, on Thursday said Saudi Arabia has imposed requirements mandating that flights to and from Aden International Airport undergo inspection in Jeddah.

The ministry, which is affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council, or STC, said in a statement that it was "shocked" by what it denounced as "sudden procedures" requiring international flights departing from or arriving in Aden to stop in Jeddah for inspection before continuing their journeys.

When local officials sought clarification, Saudi authorities said the restriction applies only to flights operating between the Yemeni city of Aden and the United Arab Emirates, according to the ministry's statement.

The reasons behind the measures reportedly imposed by Saudi Arabia remain unclear. The Saudi and Emirati foreign ministries didn't immediately respond to requests for confirmation and comment.

In its statement, the ministry demanded "an end to the air blockade imposed on the Yemeni people, a reversal of these measures, and a continuation of the previous mechanisms that have been in place for years."

This latest development comes amidfurther strained ties between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, neighbors on the Arabian Peninsula that increasingly have competed over economic issues and regional politics, particularly inthe Red Sea area.

Tensions rose after the STC moved last month into Yemen'sgovernorates of Hadramout and Mahraand seized an oil-rich region. The move pushed out forces affiliated with the Saudi-supported National Shield Forces, another group aligned with the coalition in fighting the Iran-backed Houthis.

Yemen has been engulfed in a civil war for more than a decade with the Iran-aided Houthis controlling much of the northern regions, while a Saudi-UAE-backed coalition supports the internationally recognized government in the south. However, the UAE also helps the southern separatists who call for South Yemen to secede once again from Yemen. Those aligned with the council have increasingly flown the flag of South Yemen, which was a separate country from 1967-1990.

The United Statesurged diplomacyin Yemen while the Saudi-led coalition in Yeme now demanded the withdrawal of STC forces from the two governorates as part of de-escalation efforts, with local authorities returning to oversee them, and the handover of their military camps.

Faez bin Omar, a leader with the Hadramout Tribes Confederacy, told The Associated Press Thursday that UAE-backed forces started withdrawing from al-Rayyan base, which is located inMukalla city, the capital of Hadramout, two days ago.

The Council's forces operating in the airport at al-Rayyan base are working to remove weapons and military vehicles left behind their allied forces, however, the situation could still develop, according to Bin Omar. "The Council forces are present inside and around the airport, apparently waiting for the UAE-backed forces to complete their withdrawal tomorrow morning. The base is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and there has been a military operations room there for several years, used by the UAE allegedly combating terrorism," he said.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Oumy Niang and Amadou Niang in the hospital, Image 2 shows The little girl, Image 3 shows Oumy Niang and Amadou Niang in the hospital

A pair of Manhattan parents got the best New Year's gift in all of the Big Apple — the first baby born in 2026.

The yet-to-be-named little girl was born at Harlem Hospital at the stroke of midnight, just as the rest of the city was watching the ball drop.

The newest New Yorker weighs 7 pounds and 2.8 ounces and measures 21.26 inches, according to New York City Health + Hospitals.

Oumy and Amadou Niang welcomed the first baby of 2026 in Harlem. NYCHH The yet-to-be-named little girl was born at the stroke of midnight. NYCHH The Niangs have four other children. NYCHH

Her proud parents are Oumy and Amadou Niang, who already have four other little ones.

The birth breaks the long-running streak of Brooklyn welcoming the first babies born in the new year.

In 2025, theCrumbie twins were bornjust a minute after midnight at NYC Health + Hospitals' Kings County.

The five preceding New Year's births all took place at the hospital's South Brooklyn branch, formerly known as Coney Island Hospital.

The newest New Yorker is the first of tens of hundreds of newborns expected to join the Big Apple this year — more than 65,200 were born in the five boroughs in 2024.

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Catholic influencer Paul Kim. (Paul Kim via Instagram)

A Catholic influencer said Thursday that his 5-year-old son died from a severe case of the flu.

Paul Kim, who posts videos about his Catholic faith and has more than 300,000 followers on Instagram, said in a video on Instagram that his son, Micah, died on New Year's Eve after "fighting 11 long, hard days." Previously,Kim said on Instagramthat his son was hospitalized after contracting a severe case of the flu.

"We are so proud of him. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, as his dad, on behalf of my family, for all the ways you guys prayed and lifted us up during this time," Kim said in the video. "This incredibly difficult, impossible time for our family. It's been the hardest thing I've ever been through in my life, and it continues to be."

On Dec. 21, Kimposted on Instagramthat his son was heading to the hospital in an ambulance after "having a medical emergency." The next day, he posted an update on Instagram saying Micah was on life support and asked for prayers.

In anupdate on Dec. 30, Kim said his son had a severe case of the flu, which caused the child to go septic and experience seizures.

"The doctors are saying it's one of the most horrific cases of this virus that they have ever seen in their life. It's very rare, what happened to my son," Kim said. "Rest assured, he needs a miracle."

Kim posted updates nearly daily since then, several including videos of the 5-year-old unconscious in the hospital. In Thursday's video, Kim said his son was in a coma before he died and that "his soul was already with the Lord."

"In many ways, we were fighting for Micah to buy him as much time as possible, until he passed," he said. "As a father, that is my duty. I was called to do that. Even if in God's ultimate will it wasn't meant for him to recover."

Kim said in the Thursday video that his account has been viewed more than 50 million times in the last few weeks since his son's hospitalization.

The influencer is now asking for privacy.

"Micah is already in heaven at work, seriously. So many testimonies, so many ways in which God is using the light in my 5-year-old to truly save souls and change the world," he said.

The 5-year-old's death comes as theflu surgesacross the U.S., withyoung children hit particularly hardby the respiratory illness. Roughly 3,100 people have died from the flu this season, including five children, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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