Tragedy struck the NFL community as former New England Patriots tight end Don Hasselbeck passed away at the age of 70. The father of quarterbacks Matt and Tim Hasselbeck, Don was known for his impactful career, highlighted by an impressive 1981 season where he led the Patriots in receptions. Meanwhile, Rhode Island is seeing a movement in college basketball with new commitments as teams reshuffle with incoming and outgoing players through the transfer portal. In MLB, several players with local ties continue to make strides in their careers as the new season begins. Notable mentions include Michael King of the San Diego Padres and Jeremy Peña of the Houston Astros, both drawing attention as they hold significant roles in their teams’ successes. Additionally, an interesting historical note resurfaces as the longest professional baseball game took place in Rhode Island, highlighting the state's rich connection to baseball history.