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Bruce Campbell announces cancer diagnosis; ‘Fear not,’ he assures fans

Bruce Campbell announces cancer diagnosis; ‘Fear not,’ he assures fans

The Royal Oak-born actor’s plans to tour his new feature, ‘Ernie & Emma,’ this summer will be delayed due to treatment.

Bruce Campbell, a cult figure from Royal Oak, disclosed on social media on Monday that he has been diagnosed with a type of cancer that is “treatable” but not “curable.” The “Evil Dead” star, 67, apologized for the news, which came as a shock to him as well.

He went on to say, “I’m not going to go into any more detail,” and he didn’t. He explained that the public revelation was due to a reduction in his performance schedule, which included tour dates for his current feature, “Ernie & Emma.”

Campbell had planned to premiere the film on June 5 at the Redford Theatre; as of Monday night, that date was still on the Redford schedule; nevertheless, Campbell stated in his statement that he plans to “work as well as I possibly can over the summer so that I can tour with my new movie ‘Ernie & Emma’ this fall.”

Bruce Campbell announces cancer diagnosis; ‘Fear not,’ he assures fans

Campbell wrote, directed, and acted in the film about a man embarking on a journey following his wife’s death. Campbell produced the film with his wife, Ida Gearon, and shot it in Oregon, where he now resides.

Campbell told The News in January that he dedicated “Ernie & Emma” to his childhood filmmaking friends, notably Scott Spiegel, who died of a heart attack in September 2025.

“It’s a callback to the carefree days of Super 8, where we could do whatever the fuck we wanted to do,” Campbell explained in reference to “Ernie & Emma.” “So I thought, ‘All the boys are responsible for this project,’ so they are all included in the film.”

Campbell began making movies in Metro Detroit with his childhood friend, Sam Raimi. Campbell starred in Raimi’s “Evil Dead” trilogy and has subsequently been in the majority of Raimi’s films; Campbell appears briefly in a photograph in the background of an early scene in Raimi’s most recent film, “Send Help.”

In his social media statement, Campbell thanked followers and stated that he was not looking for sympathy.

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A Florida guy used taco seasoning packets to steal $40,000 worth of products from Target, according to authorities

A Florida guy used taco seasoning packets to steal $40,000 worth of products from Target, according to authorities

Keith Wallis faces up to 90 years in jail if convicted of all counts.

A Florida man is facing retail theft charges after allegedly using taco seasoning packets to steal hundreds of dollars in trading cards from Target.

Keith Wallis, 39, of Palm Beach, was arrested last week for allegedly committing organized retail fraud at Target shops from Miami to Orlando between July 2025 and February 2026, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Investigators believe Wallis committed 75 thefts. During each, he would pick up several large packs of trading cards and an equal amount of 99-cent taco seasoning packets.

Wallis would bring his purchases to the self-checkout line but only pay for the seasoning packets.

Authorities said Wallis planned to resell the stolen trade cards on eBay, collecting roughly $40,000 in revenue.

A Florida guy used taco seasoning packets to steal $40,000 worth of products from Target, according to authorities

The attorney general’s office claims that his suspected thefts caused Target to lose more than $10,000.

Wallis was charged with two charges of criminal organized retail theft, three counts of felony dealing with stolen items, and one count of felony money laundering.

Authorities said the investigation is ongoing, but they believe Wallis committed further thefts at Walmart and Publix stores.

If Wallis is found guilty of all charges, he may face up to 90 years in the Florida Department of Corrections, according to the news release.

Florida has the “number one economy” in the country due to its “commitment to law and order,” said attorney general Uthmeier.

“Organized retail theft drives up consumer costs, which we cannot accept. These schemes shall be dealt with the harshest punishment possible under law.”

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Who Are Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper From the ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Tribute?

Who Are Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper From the ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Tribute?

 

Here’s why their names appeared before the season 4 finale’s post-credit scene.

Key Points:

The last episodes of Bridgerton season 4 premiered on Netflix on Thursday, February 26.

 

An homage to two crew members, Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper, appeared before the post-credits scene in the conclusion.

 

Here is what we know about Nicholas and Tony’s roles in Bridgerton.

 

Bridgerton season four is now out, with the second batch of episodes arriving on Netflix on February 26, so we’re in the middle of our binge-watching. If you’re spending your time in the ‘Ton, you’ve definitely spotted a special dedication before the final episode’s post-credits scene. The note said, “In loving memory of Nicholas Braimbridge, Tony Cooper.”

 

But who are Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper, and what roles did they play in creating the world of Bridgerton? This is what we know.

Who Are Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper From the ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Tribute?

Who was Nicholas Braimbridge of Bridgerton?

While Nicholas Braimbridge did not appear on screen, he played an important role in creating the world of Bridgerton as a scenic artist. According to a GoFundMe campaign started by the show’s art director, Alison Gartshore, Nicholas passed away in May 2025. The reason for death was not disclosed.

 

He is survived by his two adolescent children, Flora and Amelia, while his wife died shortly before his untimely demise. His colleagues in Bridgerton and beyond remembered him as a delightful, beloved art department member whose skill contributed to the show’s characteristic elegance.

 

Who was Tony Cooper from Bridgerton?

Tony Cooper was another behind-the-scenes contributor to the Netflix success. As a unit driver, Tony ensured that the cast, crew, props, and equipment for Bridgerton and its spin-off, Queen Charlotte, arrived on location each day. The timing and cause of his death have not been made public.

 

According to his IMDb page, he also drove for projects including the Mission: Impossible franchise, The Crown, the Downton Abbey movies, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and others.

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What about the crisis? What’s the point? For ‘Bridgerton,’ the word ‘orgasm’ would not quite do

What about the crisis? What’s the point? For ‘Bridgerton,’ the word ‘orgasm’ would not quite do

LONDON (AP) – Francesca is dissatisfied in Season 4 of “Bridgerton.”

That’s because the sixth Bridgerton sibling is on a personal journey to understand the secrets of female pleasure, and she keeps using the word “pinnacle” to describe the orgasm she can’t seem to get.

Part two of the fourth season continues Benedict Bridgerton’s fairytale love story with the mysterious, disguised Sophie, while also providing updates on the rest of the expansive family’s romantic exploits.

Francesca, newly married to the Earl of Kilmartin (Victor Alli), realizes she has no idea what happens in a four-poster bed and wants to learn the mysteries of sex from her married friends and relatives.

“I wonder if that was a bit of a workshop with, like, what word they were going to use for it?” Dodd mused during an interview.

The answer is yes.

Jess Brownell, the showrunner, admits that they investigated and discussed which term to use. A thesaurus was helpful.

“It felt like ‘orgasm’ wasn’t a word that was used in that time period,” according to Brownell. The drama, based on Julia Quinn’s books and produced by Shondaland, is set in Britain’s Regency era, the early nineteenth century.

What about the crisis? What’s the point? For ‘Bridgerton,’ the word ‘orgasm’ would not quite do

“Pinnacle” was eventually deemed obscure and amusing enough for the character to employ.

So, did that word hit the spot?

According to Jessica Cale, a novelist and sex historian, the term “pinnacle” is not historically accurate, but it is “very effective.”

The term “orgasm” was in use at the time—the Oxford English Dictionary dates it to the late 1600s—but it was mostly employed as a clinical term; the first instance of its use in medical literature dates back to 1671 by physician George Thompson.

Euphemisms have existed for ages. Cale mentions popular sexual writing like “Fanny Hill,” also known as “Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure,” which was published in portions in the late 1740s, long before the “Bridgerton” era.

The novel by John Cleland refers to orgasms as “the point.” “The critical phase, ‘the die-away moment,’ and—this is the greatest one—’the critical ecstasy, the melting flow, into which nature, spent with an excess of pleasure, melts and dies away,'” Cale continues.

Whether Francesca’s plot ends in a physical or figurative crisis, her character’s apex of another kind is still to come, since Dodd is slated to play a larger role in a future season.

 

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South Korea will finally get a fully functional Google Maps

South Korea will finally get a fully functional Google Maps

South Korea will no longer be one of the few nations where Google Maps does not function properly after its security-conscious government permitted the export of high-precision map data to foreign servers.

 

SEOUL, South Korea—South Korea will soon no longer be one of the few nations where Google Maps does not work properly, after its security-conscious government altered a two-decade attitude and approved the export of high-precision map data to outside servers.

 

The license was granted “on the condition that strict security requirements are met,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport.

 

According to the report, these conditions include blurring military and other important security sites, as well as blocking longitude and latitude coordinates for South Korean land on Google Maps and Google Earth.

 

The ruling is expected to affect Naver and Kakao, the local internet behemoths that now dominate the country’s digital map services sector. However, it will placate Washington, which has pressed Seoul to address what it claims is discrimination against US technology companies.

South Korea will finally get a fully functional Google Maps

South Korea, which is still officially at war with North Korea, rejected Google’s prior efforts to export the data in 2007 and 2016, citing the risk of exposing key military and security facilities.

 

While South Korea did not explicitly prohibit Google Maps, other countries have taken a more stringent approach. It is illegal in mainland China, North Korea, Syria, and Vietnam, for example.

 

The data in question is 1:5000 scale data, which means that one centimeter on a map represents 50 meters of actual distance. Google has stated that it needs to export the data in order to deliver real-time navigation information around the world. This includes people seeking South Korean locations from other countries.

 

The criteria state that Google must handle map data on locally based servers and can only export data relating to navigation and direction services that have been pre-approved by the government.

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Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review

Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review

The fourth season of Bridgerton concludes with a bang. And that bang was the sound of my jaw dropping to the floor when the final twist of the show was revealed. It appears that there is a new Lady Whistledown in town, and she promises to offer her readers (and the rest of us) “so much fun.”

It may appear to be a simple undertaking to revisit an updated version of the show’s major mystery (especially one that does not feature in Julia Quinn’s books).

But if that mystery keeps Julie Andrews (long may she reign) on our screens for even a minute longer than she would have otherwise, count me in. The finale stunner and cliffhanger question—who is Lady Whistledown? – are emblematic of an improved group of episodes that boost Season 4 of the Netflix Regency drama from mediocre to great.

While Part 1 of the Benedict Bridgerton-centric season was occasionally slow and annoying, Part 2 takes off like a rocketship and doesn’t stop until the titles roll. It makes one question (Dear Gentle Reader) why Netflix insists on separating the seasons. Regardless of the rationale, the four new Bridgerton episodes are well worth the wait.

When we last left our favorite huge 18th-century British family, second son Benedict (Luke Thompson) had requested his maid-turned-paramour Sophie (Yerin Ha) to be his mistress (despite the fact that she was the lady he had mistakenly fallen in love with during a masquerade party).

Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), formerly Lady Whistledown, was having difficulty determining her social standing now that her secret identity had been disclosed. Matriarch Violet (Ruth Gemmell) was navigating a new relationship, while shy Francesca (Hannah Dodd) was attempting to reconcile with her husband’s cousin.

Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review

When we return to Season 4, Part 2, a plodding and at times absurd series of events resets and takes off in a dramatic way. Benedict and Sophie’s relationship grows stronger and more passionate. Despite their social class differences, Benedict finally recognizes Sophie as the mysterious lady in silver and plans to marry her.

Violet, who becomes betrothed to her love interest, Lord Anderson (Daniel Francis), utilizes Benedict’s position to understand she is better off on her own and wishes to rekindle the spirited girl she once was.
As a result, one bond fades while another grows stronger.

Sophie’s “wicked stepmother” and her stepsisters (one good, one not) are punished in a realistic and humane manner. In one of the season’s biggest surprises, we’re left with a sense of grief and empathy for the Season 4 “villains,” given how difficult their lives were in the stuffy Regency era. Congratulations to Katie Leung, who plays the major villain Araminta.

The season’s third major plotline is around Bridgerton resident Francesca, her husband John (Victor Alli), and John’s cousin Micaela (Masali Baduza). Micaela is a gender-swapped version of the character Michael, who eventually develops a relationship with Francesca after John’s death. Season 4, Part 2 features John—surprise!—kicks the bucket, leaving Francesca and Micaela to pick up the pieces.

Dodd and Baduza portray the connection wonderfully. There’s hardly a suggestion of future romance, but there’s something there, even if you don’t know what it is. And if you weren’t familiar with the novels, you’d have trouble locating it.

It’s a wonderful choice by the show’s producers, and the two actresses deliver excellent performances. This is not the yearning we see between Sophie and Benedict, but there is a connection that is severed when Micaela leaves in the middle of the night at the end of the season, leaving Francesca—and us—regretting what could have been (and most likely will be in Season 5).

All of these plotlines combine to create a Cinderella happy ending for Benedict and Sophie, culminating in a mid-credits wedding sequence prefaced by the Lady Whistledown reveal. Some may argue that the surprise is a cop-out: returning the show to the surefire mystery that made it a hit in the first place. But I disagree.

Bridgerton’s attractiveness was always built around its central enigma. The “Who is Lady Whistledown?” I’m thrilled the show is going “back to basics,” and I’m happier that Penelope will be given something to do other than pretend to care for her old alter ego.

Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 puts the show back on track after a dismal start to the season. It brings the series back to where it was in previous seasons, which is fantastic.

 

Verdict

Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 returns the show to its roots as a rollicking romance with elements of mystery, drama, and comedy.

 

Long-running stories are concluded in the new episodes, while entirely new ones are put up, ensuring that the show’s following seasons are not to be missed.

 

The cast is fantastic, the narrative is forward-thinking, and the settings and costumes are as beautiful as ever. Bridgerton has made a significant return to

form.

 

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Robert Carradine, a ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, died at 71

Robert Carradine, a ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, died at 71

“He was the kindest, sweetest, and most loving person one could ever hope to meet,” said Richard Gabai, his Party Nerds Pop-Cast co-host.

Robert Carradine, who appeared in the 1980s cult film Revenge of the Nerds and gained a new generation of fans in the early 2000s with Lizzie McGuire, died at the age of 71.

Carradine’s Party Nerds Pop-Cast co-host Richard Gabai confirmed his death in a message to Rolling Stone on Monday, February 23.

“I’ve lost my best friend today. He was the kindest, sweetest, and most loving person you could ever meet,” Gabai added.

“I feel very blessed to have had him in my life and will miss him dearly.”

Keith Carradine, the actor’s brother, issued a separate statement to Deadline, which first reported his death.

In a world that sometimes seems so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light to those around him.

We are heartbroken by the passing of this precious soul and wish to honor Bobby’s heroic battle with bipolar disorder over the last nearly two decades.

Robert Carradine, a ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, died at 71

We hope that his story will shed awareness and urge people to address the stigma associated with mental illness.

At this time, we want privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss. Thank you for your understanding and compassion.

Keith stated that his family wanted people to be aware of the actor’s bipolar disease. “We want people to know it, and there is no shame in it,” Keith told me.

“It was an illness that got the best of him, and I want to honor him for his struggle and his lovely soul. He was incredibly gifted, and we will miss him every day.

We will find solace in his ability to be hilarious, intelligent, and completely accepting and tolerant. That is who my baby brother was.

Carradine was born on March 24, 1954, in Los Angeles, into an American family of well-known performers.

His mother, Sonia Sorel, was an actress and artist, and his father, John Carradine, was a popular and well-known character actor. He has two older brothers, Keith and Christopher, as well as two older half-brothers, David and Bruce, from his father’s previous marriage.

When asked in November on the Brett Allan Show podcast what advice Carradine gives to young performers, he answered, “I tell them what my father told me and my brothers:

Attempting to acquire a strong literary education often halts their progress.

Carradine eventually gained a new generation of fans in the early 2000s for his portrayal of father Sam McGuire in Lizzie McGuire.

He described the assignment as a “godsend” in a 2013 interview with Pop Dose. “I didn’t expect them to choose someone like me as Lizzie’s father.

And then I found out later that they’d written this person to be loose and carefree, which I am,” he remarked.

 

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Homeland Security will stop the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security services

Homeland Security will stop the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security services

 

Democrats accuse DHS of ‘kneecapping’ schemes that expedite registered travelers through screening queues.

 

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has suspended the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport screening systems while the partial government shutdown persists.

The programs aim to help registered travelers swiftly navigate through security lines. Suspending them may cause headaches for passengers.

Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, stated in a statement that “shutdowns have serious real-world consequences.” She additionally disclosed that “TSA and [Customs and Border Protection] CBP.”

The bans will begin at 6 a.m. ET on Sunday, according to the Washington Post, which first reported the move.

Homeland Security will stop the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security services

The TSA’s PreCheck program allows qualified passengers to go through a speedier security line at US airports, which is intended to minimize wait times.

Global Entry expedites US customs and immigration processing for pre-approved, low-risk overseas travelers entering the US.

Some US airlines chastised DHS for providing travelers little notice of the temporary suspension.

The bans were announced on “extremely short notice to travelers, giving them little time to plan accordingly,” he added, imploring Congress to “get a deal done.”

A comparable stoppage last year resulted in $6.1 billion in losses for the travel industry and allied sectors, he said.

The partial government shutdown began on February 14 when Democrats and the White House were unable to reach an agreement on legislation to finance the DHS.

Democrats have demanded adjustments to immigration operations, which are central to President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda.

Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee were critical of the airport security decision.

Due to the DHS shutdown, the Trump administration instructed the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a division of the Department of Homeland Security, to halt the deployment of hundreds of assistance personnel to disaster-affected areas.

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Luka Doncic and the Lakers hold off the Clippers, while Kawhi Leonard leaves late

Luka Doncic and the Lakers hold off the Clippers, while Kawhi Leonard leaves late

Doncic scores 38 points for the Lakers, who beat the Clippers 125-122 on Friday thanks to a rare partnership of James and Reaves.

Due to injuries, the trio has only played 11 games together this season, so their first game since the All-Star break is a pleasant comeback.

Despite losing Kawhi Leonard to ankle pain, the Clippers nearly completed a comeback in an exciting Crypto.com Arena game.

For the 11th time in 55 games this season, the Lakers’ Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves shared the court.

They are the Lakers’ core, the engines that propel the club forward, but health difficulties have kept them from playing together for far too long.

Doncic, Reaves, and James led the Lakers to a 125-122 victory over the Clippers on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, their first game back from the All-Star break.

Doncic finished with 38 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds despite missing the previous four games due to a hamstring injury.

Reaves finished with 29 points and six rebounds and made a key defensive play late in the game. James also had 13 points and 11 assists, marking his fifth consecutive game with 10 or more assists.

With 1:49 remaining, Reaves drew a charge on Bennedict Mathurin, his sixth foul, sending him to the bench with 26 points.

Luka Doncic and the Lakers hold off the Clippers, while Kawhi Leonard leaves late

Doncic converted two free throws with 21.2 seconds remaining to give the Lakers a five-point advantage.

With a 125-122 lead and the ball in the final seconds, James attempted a risky cross-court pass intended for Doncic, but Nicolas Batum intercepted it.

But Batum missed a potential tying three-pointer, and James grabbed the rebound to seal the victory.

The Lakers (34-21) started with two defenders on Kawhi Leonard, creating a mob of defenders surrounding the Clippers’ finest offensive weapon, particularly while playing zone defense.

Leonard was throwing it to the Lakers, but he departed late in the fourth quarter due to left ankle pain, finishing with 31 points on 11-for-19 shooting.

Before the game, Lakers coach JJ Redick stated that Leonard is back to his dominant form on both sides of the court.

That’s why the Lakers’ game plan focused heavily on slowing Leonard, who entered the season ranked ninth in the NBA in scoring (27.8) and tied for first in steals (2.0).

“He’s more consistently taking the tougher assignments right now, and he’s back to being just an elite two-way player on both ends of the floor,” Redick told reporters.

Leonard is a major reason why the Clippers (27-29) are still pressing forward. 500, despite trading two of its top three scorers, guard James Harden and center Ivica Zubac.

The Clippers began the season 6-21 and looked nothing like a playoff squad. But then they beat the Lakers on December 20 and were on a 21-7 run heading into Friday night’s game, bringing them within one game of. 500 during a two-month span.

Coach Tyronn Lue stated before the game that none of the Clippers had given up on the season and that they were always “playing to win” regardless of whether they had “young, old, or toddlers” on the court.

“I just feel confident,” Lue explained. “I am confident in our players, in our coaching staff, and in the environment and culture that we have established.

Why wouldn’t we want to play for the win? That is our mindset.

That’s how I feel every night. You’re playing to win, no matter how difficult the situation is or whether you start 6-21.

So we made it to the playoffs, and anything can happen. So our goal is to get to the playoffs. I don’t understand why someone would dismiss that.”

 

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Utah State beats Boise State to win the Mountain West sweep

Utah State beats Boise State to win the Mountain West sweep

Aggies increase their lead in the MWC standings; Broncos drop to 7-8 in league play.

On Wednesday at Smith Spectrum, the Utah State men’s basketball team swept Boise State in the Mountain West regular season.

The Aggies led by seven points at halftime and then dominated the Broncos in the second half, winning 75-56.

Mason Falslev led the Aggies (23-3, 13-2) with 17 points as they won their eighth straight game.

Drew Fielder led Boise State (15-11, 7-8) with 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Here are three lessons from Wednesday’s blowout loss.

Broncos blow a promising start

Utah State dominated the January game at ExtraMile Arena, scoring the first 10 points on their route to a 46-23 halftime advantage and a 93-68 victory.

The Broncos got out to a much stronger start on Wednesday, taking a 21-14 lead at 8:35 on a Dominic Parolin transition hoop. Utah State responded with a 9-0 run, regaining the lead on a Kolby King three-pointer.

Utah State beats Boise State to win the Mountain West sweep

The Aggies finished the half on a 16-2 run, leading 30-23. Adlan Elamin then sank a three to start the second half and added another to make the score 47-32.

Utah State maintained its lead in the MWC standings.

Utah State ramps up defensive pressure

The high-powered Broncos were limited to a season low 56 points at Smith Spectrum.

Boise State shot 31 of 57 (37 percent) from the field and 7 of 22 (32 percent) from beyond the arc against Utah State’s tough zone defense. The Broncos went to the foul line only nine times and made seven.

In the first half, the Broncos committed eight turnovers and three shot clock violations. Boise State ended with 12 turnovers and four shot clock violations.

The Broncos had a dreadful night in front of a loud Utah State home crowd.

The Broncos were competing for the MWC Tournament seeding

Following Wednesday’s play, Boise State is alone in seventh place in the MWC rankings, six games behind Utah State with six regular-season games left.

More crucially, the Broncos are virtually four games behind Grand Canyon (17-9, 10-5) in fourth place. The Lopes hold the tiebreaker after a dominating home-and-home sweep.

The top four teams receive first-round byes in the MWC Tournament.

With a bye off the table until Grand Canyon collapses, Boise State can still compete for seeding in the MWC Tournament. Earning the fifth or sixth seed would result in a more advantageous first-round matchup versus Air Force (3-23, 0-15) or San Jose State (7-19, 2-13).

The Broncos’ sole path to the NCAA Tournament is to win four games in four days in the Mountain West Conference Tournament. Locking up the No. 5 or No. 6 seed would make the challenge more manageable.

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