Amid a swirl of sports-related happenings, Monmouth men’s basketball coach King Rice finds himself on the bench for one game due to his commentary on the ref, which will undoubtedly affect the team’s maiden voyage in the Coastal Athletic Association. PGA Tour ace Justin Thomas, having not lifted a trophy for two and a half years, is still bullish on turning 2024 into his personal champion’s year. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are keeping their winning ways going with Josh Hart’s robust performance, despite the absence of their star players. The baseball world sees the Chicago White Sox bolster their pitching with Tyler Gilbert from the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Sugar Bowl is postponed due to a security mishap. In the NFL, strategic planning is in full swing as the Eagles and Chiefs deliberate on resting key players ahead of the playoffs. (With inputs from various news agencies.)