Wordle today: Here’s the answer and hints for March 19

a phone displaying Wordle

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.

If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for March 19’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.

What’s the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.

Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:

Accepting someone’s rules.

Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no letters that appear twice.

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter A.

SEE ALSO:

Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.

What’s the answer to Wordle today?

Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to Wordle #1004 is…

ABIDE.

Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Reporting by Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 19

A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for March 19’s Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

What is Connections?

The NYT‘s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications’ Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer. If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here’s a hint for today’s Connections categories

Want a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Explaining a movie

  • Green: The act of pretending

  • Blue: Guitar heroes

  • Purple: Words that use “second”

Here are today’s Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Movie Summary Info

  • Green: Pretense

  • Blue: Famous Guitarists

  • Purple: Second___

Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to Connections #282 is…

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Movie Summary Info: CAST, GENRE, PLOT, TITLE

  • Pretense: AFFECT, AIRS, CHARADE, FRONT

  • Famous Guitarists: BERRY, KING, PAGE, WATERS

  • Second___: FIDDLE, GUESS, NATURE, WIND

Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Is this not the Connections game you were looking for? Here are the hints and answers to yesterday’s Connections.

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is full of fitness tracker deals — here are the best ones

Person using Fitbit Charge 4 fitness tracker

UPDATE: Mar. 18, 2024, 4:30 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with early fitness tracker deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

Best fitness tracker deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Best fitness tracker deal

Garmin Forerunner 255

$249.99 at Amazon
(save $100)

Garmin Forerunner 255


Best kids fitness tracker deal

Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3

$69.99 at Amazon
(save $20)

Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale doesn’t technically start until Wednesday, March 20, but when has that ever stopped them from dropping a bunch of early deals? This time around is no different, and one category that the company is paying special attention to during the sale: fitness trackers. So, if you were planning to start getting active again now that winter is behind us, you’re in luck.

SEE ALSO:

Best non-watch heart rate monitors — keep your wrist free without sacrificing the data you need

Below, our favorite fitness tracker deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. And be sure to check back when the event officially begins, because we expect that there will be more to come.

Best fitness tracker deal

the Garmin Forerunner 255

Credit: G

Garmin Forerunner 255

$249.99
at Amazon

$349.99
Save $100.00

Why we like it

The Garmin Forerunner 255 is on the higher end of fitness trackers when it comes to budget, but at $100 off during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, we think it’s worth considering. The durable fitness watch features a slim design, but can still withstand excessive sweat and accidental drops. Using the device’s easy-to-use five-button layout, you’ll be able to check on things like your heart rate, sleep quality, recovery score, and much more. It even has a 14-day battery life, so you won’t have to constantly slow yourself down as you work towards your fitness goals.

More fitness tracker deals

  • Amazfit GTS 4 — $179.99 $199.99 (save $20)

  • Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, 44mm, GPS) — $219 $279 (save $60)

  • Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS) — $349 $399 (save $50)

  • Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS) — $379 $429 (save $50)

  • Fitbit Luxe — $99.95 $129.95 (save $30)

  • Fitbit Charge 6 — $138.95 $159.95 (save $21)

  • Fitbit Sense 2 — $242 $299.95 (save $57.95)

  • Garmin Forerunner 55 — $169.99 $199.99 (save $30)

  • Garmin Forerunner 245 — $209.49 $299.99 (save $90.50)

  • Garmin Vivoactive 4S — $279.99 $329.99 (save $50)

  • Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm) — $267.99 $329.99 (save $62)

Best kids fitness tracker deal

Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3

Credit: Garmin

Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3

$69.99
at Amazon

$89.99
Save $20.00

Why we like it

If your little one wants to join you on the fitness tracker bandwagon, the Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 is sure to get them excited about exercise. This swim-friendly tracker can last up to a year on one battery, and offers fun rewards via the parent-controlled companion app that’ll keep your kid motivated and engaged (and safe). This one features a blue star design, but the device also comes in different themes like Disney princesses, Marvel superheroes, and Star Wars characters.

More kids fitness tracker deals

  • Fitbit Ace 3 — $39.95 $79 (save $39.05)

Ayo Edebiri’s Instagram Story with Paul Mescal stokes rom-com rumors

Andrew Scott, Ayo Edebiri, and Paul Mescal posing for a photo at the BAFTAs.

There are few certainties in this life, but one is that if two gorgeous actors pose for a photo together, Film Twitter will beg for a rom-com. Such is what happened yesterday when Ayo Edebiri posted an Instagram Story with Paul Mescal in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Ever since the internet caught wind that the Irish actor is interested making a rom-com with Edebiri, it hasn’t let it go.

SEE ALSO:

Why the internet stans Ireland

Last November Mescal told Awards Watch, “In the next five years I’m going to set myself a challenge to do maybe a rom-com with Ayo, or something like that would be cool.” The publication followed up with Edebiri asking what she thought of his proposal. And she’s down. “If somebody writes us a good script. It has to be in an About Time vibe. Something that’s got, like, a heart, so he can still flex his drama muscles where it’s like, the covert rom-com. Like, still a rom-com, but we got to get something inventive,” she said.

The Instagram story was the latest in what fans hope is a series of clues indicating their next venture. One X user wrote, “the paul mescal and ayo edebiri rom com is imminent.” Another was aghast that a rom-com has yet to materialize, writing, “hollywood really doesn’t know how to exploit duos anymore. jennifer lawrence and bradley cooper had 4 movies together within 3 years, yet ayo edebiri and paul mescal can’t get the one romcom??”

Others said, “on my hands and knees BEGGING for a paul mescal/ayo edebiri romcom.” And “sooooo paul mescal and ayo edebiri in a romcom together when.”

The plot thickened when romance novelist Emily Henry reposted the St. Patrick’s Day photo of the duo to her Instagram Story. Adaptations of three of Henry’s wildly popular novels are in the works. Some fans took the repost as a sign that Edebiri and Mescal might star in one of those adaptations. One user sarcastically captioned a screenshot of Henry’s Instagram Story with, “which could mean nothing.”

These conspiracy-minded individuals became even more convinced when Yulin Kuang, the screenwriter of the film version of Henry’s Beach Read, also reposted the photo.

An X user posted screenshots of Henry and Kuang’s Instagram Stories as well as the Beach Read script saying, “oh bitch it’s happening.” A quote tweet said, “just sat UPPPP.”

Let’s just say there’s a huge opportunity to make a lot of people happy, myself included.

On the hunt for a cheap 4K TV? You have a ton of options at Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

Hanging TV with streaming apps and Roku smart TV platform on screen with furniture and plants in peripherals

A quick look at the best early TV deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale:

Best 55-inch TV deal

Amazon 55-inch Omni 4K Fire TV

$369.99 at Amazon
(save $180 with Prime)

Amazon Fire TV with colorful smoke clouds screensaver


Best 65-inch TV deal

Hisense 65-inch R6 4K TV

$399.99 at Amazon
(save $400)

Hisense TV with NBA logo and basketball on screen


Best 75-inch TV deal

TCL 75-inch Q6 QLED TV

$599.99 at Amazon
(save $300)

TCL TV with screensaver featuring football player and field

Spring is one of the best times of year to buy a TV. It’s a great time to snag a previous year’s flagship TVs as they go on sale to make room for this year’s models, which typically become available for public purchase in March or April. For those whose TV shopping is geared more toward budget-friendly TVs than premium ones, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has you covered.

SEE ALSO:

Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch (and more) just for switching to Verizon Home Internet in March

While there are some 2022 and 2023 QLEDs and QNEDs from Samsung and LG thrown into this mix, the main attention grabbers at Amazon’s spring event are cheap 55-inch to 75-inch QLEDs from brands like TCL and Hisense, as well as smaller options around the $200 mark. Barring a few Prime-exclusive stragglers, almost all deals in this sale are open to anyone, Prime member or not.

We’re tracking the best TV deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale below, broken down by size and ordered by price within each size bracket. Be sure to check back throughout the week — the sale officially runs between March 20 and 25, so this list is bound to grow.

Our top pick

TCL TV with screensaver featuring football player and field

Credit: TCL

TCL 75-inch Q6 QLED TV

$599.99
at Amazon

$899.99
Save $300.00

Why we like it

If price has been the only factor deterring you from upgrading to an XL screen, check out this 75-inch QLED TV from TCL that has dropped to a new record low price of $599.99 (according to Amazon price tracker Camelcamelcamel). The Q6 is one of TCL’s cheapest models to utilize quantum dots: an extra layer of nanoparticles between the screen and direct backlighting. This creates the brightness necessary for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ compatibility to be worthwhile — brightness that a regular LED TV just can’t compete with.

TCL has also loaded the Q6 series with Motion Rate 240 motion smoothing technology and three HDMI ports, making it a super solid budget gaming TV.

More Amazon Big Spring Sale TV deals

43 to 50 inches

  • Roku 43-inch 4K TV — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

  • Toshiba 43-inch C350 4K Fire TV — $219.99 $279.99 (save $60)

  • Insignia 50-inch F30 4K Fire TV — $209.99 $299.99 (save $90)

  • Amazon 50-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $299.99 $479.99 (save $180 with Prime)

55 to 58 inches

  • Roku 55-inch 4K TV — $298 $349.99 (save $51.99)

  • Amazon 55-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $369.99 $549.99 (save $180 with Prime)

  • Samsung 55-inch QN85C QLED TV — $997.99 $1,497.99 (save $500)

  • LG 55-inch C3 OLED TV — $1,296.99 $1,1799.99 (save $700)

  • Hisense 58-inch U6HF QLED Fire TV — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200)

65 to 70 inches

  • Hisense 65-inch R6 4K TV — $399.99 $799.99 (save $400)

  • TCL 65-inch Q6 QLED TV — $498 $699.99 (save $201.99)

  • Samsung 65-inch QN85C QLED TV — $1,297.99 $1,997.99 (save $700)

75 to 86 inches

  • Toshiba 75-inch C350 4K Fire TV — $519.99 $649.99 (save $130)

  • Hisense 75-inch U6HF QLED Fire TV — $799.99 $1,149.99 (save $350)

  • LG 75-inch 80 Series QNED TV — $1,096.99 $1,496.99 (save $400)

  • Samsung 85-inch Q70C QLED TV — $1,597.99 $2,797.99 (save $1,200)

  • Samsung 85-inch QN90C QLED TV — $2,397.99 $4,797.99 (save $2,400)

What is Hubbl? Inside the new TV technology changing how we watch

Hubbl Puck

By now, you’ve likely seen some advertisements popping up around the place for Hubbl. It’s some kind of entertainment product, but it’s not a new streaming service. What exactly is it?

Hubbl is both a new line of hardware, as well as advanced operating system designed to combine your streaming services and free-to-air TV together. But is that all marketing hype, or is there some truth to that branding? Let’s start with the very basics:

What does it do?

Simply put, Hubbl is a TV and streaming aggregator. Hubbl combines your streaming subscriptions onto one interface, and merges that with existing free-to-air TV channels. With this, it allows you to create personalised watchlists that factor in your streaming services, and ‘Continue Watching’ functionality that is consistent across everything you watch. The hope is that Hubbl will simplify how you search for and watch content, as well as provide the ability to manage your eligible subscriptions in one place.

Doesn’t my smart TV do this?

In varying degrees, yes. But Hubbl is more than just a homepage to access your existing apps on. The first thing you notice when using Hubbl is how it seamlessly integrates streaming apps with live TV.

Do you ever stumble upon a reality show (or otherwise) on free-to-air channels that immediately gets you hooked? Well, Hubbl automatically informs you of which streaming service you can find more of that show on, meaning you can immediately go back to the first season for context, or you can add it to your multi-app watchlist and start watching at your own pace.

What streaming services work on Hubbl?

At the time of release, alongside native apps Binge, Kayo Sports, LifeStyle and Flash, you’ll also find Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV+, iView and ABC Kids, SBS On Demand, 7plus, 9Now and 10 Play.

Stan, Optus Sport, and Paramount+ are slated to join the Hubbl platform soon.

Getting your hands on Hubbl

If you’re interested in getting started with Hubbl, you have two choices. The first is the A$99 Hubbl “puck” device (just called Hubbl). It’s a small device which you connect to your existing TV via HDMI. It’s relatively simple to set up, and the remote functions well with most existing TVs. This will likely be the most popular entry point into Hubbl.

Additionally, there is also the Hubbl Glass smart TV, with a built-in sound bar and Hubbl preinstalled. Starting at A$1,595 and available in both 55” and 65”, Hubbl Glass features a 4K Ultra HD Quantum Dot Display with 8.2 million pixels, hands-free voice control, and six powerful speakers built-in for 360° Dolby Atmos surround sound. Hubbl Glass is available in two sizes and five colours (Anthracite Black, Ocean Blue, Racing Green, Dusky Pink and Ceramic White)

If you’re in the market to buy, Hubbl Glass is currently exclusive to Harvey Norman and Hubbl.com.au, while the Hubbl puck is available at JB HI-FI, Harvey Norman and Hubbl’s website.

How much does Hubbl cost?

The standalone Hubbl device has a launch price of A$99. For the Hubbl Glass, there are two different size options available:

  • Hubbl Glass 55” – A$1,595

  • Hubbl Glass 65” – A$1,995

There is no monthly subscription cost for Hubbl, as it’s just a portal through which you access your existing services (both paid and free). However, separate app subscriptions are still needed for some services.

Hubbl Glass

Hubbl Glass
Credit: Hubbl

How does Hubbl subscription bundling work?

A strong selling point for Hubbl is “Stack & Save”, which lets you stack eligibale streaming services Binge, Kayo, Netflix, Flash, and Lifestyle. Essentially, the more streaming apps that you connect to through Hubbl, you earn a stacking discount on your monthly bill.

At launch, if you stack 3 apps through Hubbl, you save $5 a month. If you stack 4 apps, you save $10 per month. If you add all 5 eligible apps, you can save $15.

Is Hubbl Worth It?

The Hubbl interface is surprisingly snappy, intuitive, and seamlessly integrates traditional free-to-air broadcasts into its streaming offering. Many people these days will set up a TV and never even connect to an aerial for free to air TV. In recent years the TV watching experience has boiled down to frustrated scrolling through number of apps, being blasted with content but still never finding anything to watch. With its combined watchlists and TV guide, Hubbl does a good job of changing up that routine. The ability to connect to free-to-air TV without an aerial is also a feature that will likely push a few people into trying it out, and if you’re a prolific streamer, you can save some good money on your monthly content costs.

Learn more or purchase either device on the Hubbl website, here.

How to watch Virginia vs. Colorado State basketball without cable

Isaac McKneely #11 of the Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team shoots between Elliot Cadeau #2 and Cormac Ryan #3 of the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half during a game at John Paul Jones Arena on February 24, 2024, in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Wondering how to watch the college basketball tournament? Here are your best options:

Most channels

Sling TV Blue Plan

$15 for the first month, then $40/month
(save $25)

Sling logo


Most affordable

Max With Ads

$9.99/month

Max logo

The Virginia and Colorado State Rams men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a postseason tournament game at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 19. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET.

UVA comes into the matchup 23-10 overall. Most recently, NC State beat Virginia 73-65 in overtime on Friday during the semifinals of the ACC Tournament. Through UVA’s first 33 games, Reece Beekman leads the team in scoring at 14.3 points per contest. 

Colorado State enters the contest 24-10 overall. On Friday, New Mexico defeated CSU 74-61 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament semifinals. Isaiah Stevens leads CSU in scoring with 16.5 points per game.

SEE ALSO:

How to download the 2024 March Madness basketball bracket

Tony Bennett is the Virginia men’s basketball head coach. Niko Medved is the CSU Rams men’s basketball head coach. 

Virginia vs. CSU Rams basketball game time, network

The Virginia vs. Colorado State Rams men’s basketball game is scheduled to be broadcast on TruTV at 9 p.m. ET/7 p.m. MT on Tuesday, March 19. TruTV broadcasters for the game are scheduled to be Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Jim Spanarkel (analyst), and Jon Rothstein (reporter). 

The UVA vs. CSU winner advances to face the No. 7 seed Texas Longhorns on Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

If you don’t have cable or satellite TV, online live-streaming platforms such as Sling and Max allow fans to engage with their favorite games on their terms.

Best streaming services for the Colorado State vs. UVA basketball game 

If you’ve gotten rid of cable and satellite TV, you’ll need a streaming platform. To see Tuesday’s Colorado State Rams vs. Virginia men’s basketball game, here are the top streaming solutions available to you.  

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling logo

Credit: Sling

Sling Blue Plan

$15.00

$40.00
Save $25.00

If you’re eager to watch TruTV, Sling TV’s Blue Plan makes it easy with an introductory offer of just $15 for the first month, before a regular rate of $40/month. The Blue Plan includes 40 channels, 50 hours of free DVR storage, and the ability to view three streams at once.

In higher-priced plans, Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, TBS, and TruTV. 

Most affordable: Max

Max logo

Credit: Max

Max With Ads


This March, Max is getting into men’s college basketball broadcasting with the B/R Sports Add-On across all tiers at no additional cost.

The most affordable package is Max With Ads, which is $9.99 per month. It allows streaming on two devices. You can save 42% by paying for one year upfront at $69.99. 

The second package is Max Ad-Free, and that is $15.99 per month. If you’re mainly getting Max for sports, there isn’t much difference between Max With Ads and Max Ad-Free since sports will still include ads. If you pay one year upfront, you save 45% on Max Ad-Free at $104.99. 

Max Ultimate Ad-Free is the third package, and it is $19.99 per month. It also upgrades to allow streaming on four devices at once. Plus, it has 4K Ultra HD capability. The one-year price for Max Ultimate Ad-Free is $139.99. 

How to watch Howard vs. Wagner basketball without cable

Head coach Kenny Blakeney of the Howard Bison looks on during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Wondering how to watch the college basketball tournament? Here are your best options:

Most channels

Sling TV Blue Plan

$15 for the first month, then $40/month
(save $25)

Sling logo


Most affordable

Max With Ads

$9.99/month

Max logo

The Howard University and Wagner College men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a postseason tournament game at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 19. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET. 

Howard comes into the matchup 18-16 overall. Most recently, Howard beat Delaware State 70-67 on Saturday in the MEAC Tournament championship game. Bryce Harris is Howard’s leading scorer this season with 16.6 points per game, and he also is the team’s top rebounder at 7.6 rebounds per contest. 

Wagner College enters the contest 16-15 overall. On March 12, Wagner defeated Merrimack 54-47 in the NEC Tournament championship game. Melvin Council Jr. leads Wagner College in scoring and rebounding with 14.6 points per game and 5.7 rebounds per game.

SEE ALSO:

How to download the 2024 March Madness basketball bracket

Kenneth Blakeney is the Howard University men’s basketball head coach. Donald Copeland is the Wagner College men’s basketball head coach. 

Howard vs. Wagner basketball game time, network

The Howard vs. Wagner College men’s basketball game is scheduled to be broadcast on TruTV at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 19. TruTV broadcasters for the game are scheduled to be Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Jim Spanarkel (analyst), and Jon Rothstein (reporter). 

The winner advances to face the No. 1 seed North Carolina Tar Heels on Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

If you don’t have cable or satellite TV, online live-streaming services like Sling and Max blend high-quality broadcasting with the flexibility of internet streaming.

Best streaming services for the Wagner vs. Howard basketball game 

Several streaming services offer ways to watch the Wagner College vs. Howard men’s basketball game. Each one is ready to bring the court to your couch. Here are your options.  

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling logo

Credit: Sling

Sling Blue Plan

$15.00

$40.00
Save $25.00

If you’re looking to watch TruTV then Sling TV’s Blue Plan could be your ticket. With a special $15 rate for the first month before rising to $40/month, this plan includes 40 channels, 50 hours of free DVR storage, and the ability to stream on three different devices simultaneously.

In higher-priced plans, Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, TBS, and TruTV. 

Most affordable: Max

Max logo

Credit: Max

Max With Ads


Max is getting into March’s men’s college basketball with the B/R Sports Add-On. You can see every jump shot, block, and upset across TBS, TNT and TruTV with no extra fees attached.

There are three Max tiers. The cheapest package is Max With Ads, which is $9.99 per month. It allows streaming on two devices. You can save 42% by paying for one year upfront at $69.99. 

The second package is Max Ad-Free, and that is $15.99 per month. If you’re mainly getting Max for sports, there isn’t much difference between Max With Ads and Max Ad-Free since sports will still include ads. If you pay one year upfront, you save 45% on Max Ad-Free at $104.99. 

Max Ultimate Ad-Free is the third package, and it is $19.99 per month. It also upgrades to allow streaming on four devices at once. Plus, it has 4K Ultra HD capability. The one-year price for Max Ultimate Ad-Free is $139.99. 

30+ of the best headphone and speaker deals ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

person wearing bose quietcomfort ultra headphones

We’re still two days out from the start of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, but we’ve already found some great deals on headphones and speakers. Here are some of our favorites as of March 18:

Best headphone and Bluetooth speaker deals

Best noise-cancelling headphone deal

Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones

$379 at Best Buy
(Save $50)

sandstone bose quietcomfort ultra headphones


Best AirPods deal

Apple USB-C AirPods Pro

$189 at Amazon
(Save $60)

usb-c airpods pro earbuds and case


Best wireless earbuds deals

Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation

$54.99 at Amazon
(Save $65)

black amazon echo buds earbuds


Best Bluetooth speaker deal

JBL Clip 4

$59.99 at Best Buy
(Save $20)

JBL clip 4 speaker

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale isn’t due to start for another two days, but the retailer has already dropped tons of deals on headphones and speakers.

If you’re feeling like you missed when Amazon added yet another sale to its roster, you didn’t — 2024 marks the first time they’ll be running a sale this time of year. Though it won’t quite be another Prime Day in access or in scope (non-Prime members can participate and we don’t expect to see as many deals as the other shopping holidays), there are still deals worth checking out — including early ones on headphones and speakers.

SEE ALSO:

The best headphones for 2024 (and why they made our list)

The sale officially runs from March 20 to 25, but already, we’ve seen the AirPods Pro go back down to their all-time low price, the Bose QuietComfort line get nice price cuts, and Sony headphones get discounts of up to $100. More budget-friendly brands like JBL and Anker Soundcore are also on sale, giving you plenty of options no matter your price point.

In typical Amazon sale fashion, we’ve also seen other retailers like Best Buy offering competitive pricing. We’ll be rounding up all the best deals on this list, so be sure to check back throughout the sale. For now, check out all the best headphone deals below, along with our top picks so far.

Best noise-cancelling headphones deal

sandstone bose quietcomfort ultra headphones

Credit: Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones

$379.00
at Best Buy

$429.00
Save $50.00

Why we like it

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are our favorite headphones for travel and some of the best headphones on the market overall. Why? They’re beyond comfortable, have top-of-the-line active noise cancellation, and have excellent (immersive) audio. The fact that they’re some of the best is reflected in these headphones’ price, so we recommend taking advantage of sales to score them for slightly cheaper. If you’re looking for a pair that’s still premium but just a little easier on your wallet, we’d go for the Sony WH-1000XM4s.

More noise-cancelling headphones deals

  • Anker Soundcore Q30 — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24)

  • Anker Soundcore Space One — $79 $99 (save $20)

  • Anker Soundcore Space Q45 — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)

  • Sony WH-CH720N — $128 $149.99 (save $21.99)

  • Beats Studio Pro — $199.95 $349.99 (save $150.04)

  • Sony WH-1000XM4 — $248 $348 (save $100)

  • Sony WH-1000XM5 — $328 $398 (save $70)

  • Bose QuietComfort — $249 $349 (save $100)

Best AirPods deal

usb-c airpods pro earbuds and case

Credit: Apple

Apple USB-C AirPods Pro

$189.00
at Amazon

$249.00
Save $60.00

Why we like it

Check out our full review of the USB-C AirPods Pro.

The USB-C AirPods Pro came onto the scene last year, offering a much-needed upgrade with its charging port, while keeping the features we loved on the Lightning Pros. With these earbuds, you get maximum portability, great functionality with Apple devices, and some of the best ANC you can find on a pair of earbuds. At $189, these buds have returned to their lowest price ever, making now a great time to buy.

More AirPods deals

  • Apple AirPods Max — $479.99 $549 (save $69.01)

Best wireless earbud deal

black amazon echo buds earbuds

Credit: Amazon

Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation

$54.99
at Amazon

$119.99
Save $65.00

Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation.

We’re not going to lie, it can be a little tricky to find more-than-decent ANC on a pair of budget earbuds. At their full price of $119, the Echo Buds already offer a fairly enticing price point for that criteria, but at $54.99, that’s nearly unbeatable. Mashable Tech Reporter Alex Perry wrote in his Echo Buds review, “Considering how much cheaper these are than other big-name ANC-enabled earbuds, it’s pretty incredible that the ANC works as well as it does.” You shouldn’t expect Bose-standard noise cancellation, the touch panels can be a little too sensitive, and the battery life is just okay, but these are fair trade-offs for the money you’re saving.

More wireless earbud deals

  • Amazon Echo Buds (2023) — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

  • Anker Soundcore Space A40 — $49 $99.99 (save $50.99)

  • JBL Tune 230NC — $59.95 $99.95 (save $40)

  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 4NC — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

  • Jabra Elite 4 — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

  • Jabra Elite 5 — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60)

  • Beats Studio Buds — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)

  • Beats Studio Buds + — $129.95 $169.95 (save $40)

  • Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro — $129.99 $169.99 (save $40)

  • Google Pixel Buds Pro — $139 $199.99 (save $60.99)

  • Sony LinkBuds S — $148 $199.99 (save $51.99)

  • Beats Fit Pro — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)

  • Jabra Elite 8 Active — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)

  • Jabra Elite 10 — $196.59 $249.99 (save $53.40)

  • Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II — $199 $279 (save $80)

  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds — $249 $299 (save $50)

  • Sony WF-1000XM5 — $279.99 $299.99 (save $20)

Best Bluetooth speaker deal

JBL clip 4 speaker

Credit: JBL

JBL Clip 4

$59.99
at Best Buy

$79.99
Save $20.00

Why we like it

With spring comes warmer weather, and more chances to get outdoors for a nice hike or a trip to the beach. For a speaker that’s got you covered for both, we recommend the JBL Clip 4. Its IP67 water- and dust-proof rating means it’s safe from the elements, while the built-in carabiner that lets you attach it to your bag keeps it safe from your forgetful mind. Despite being so compact and portable, it still boasts decently robust sound that only starts to muddy at its higher volumes.

More Bluetooth speaker deals

  • Sony SRS-XE200 — $98 $129.99 (save $31.99)

  • JBL Flip 6 — $109.99 $129.99 (save $20)

  • Bose SoundLink Flex — $129.99 $149.99 (save $20)

  • Bose SoundLink Revolve II — $159.99 $219.99 (save $60)

  • Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II — $229.99 $329.99 (save $100)

‘Mama, kudos for saying that’ is the internet’s new favorite reaction

RuPaul and drag queens posing at the Emmy's.

Did you hear that? It’s the sound of a new meme taking the internet by storm.

Users over on X / Twitter are tirelessly replacing the dialogue of pivotal pop culture moments with a singular phrase: “Mama, kudos for saying that, for spilling.”

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The mantra comes from the latest season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. In the most recent episode that aired on Friday (March 15), one contestant, Q, revealed she was HIV-positive. Another contestant, Plane Jane, replied to Q’s honesty with, “Mama, kudos for saying that. For spilling.” The disjointed response immediately stirred conversation among Drag Race fans online.

One user posted a screenshot of the scene to the reality TV show’s subreddit on Friday with the caption, “Plane’s response is so unserious 🤣.” The post received over 2,500 upvotes and 184 comments.

By Sunday, the phrase reached a wider audience on X and morphed into a meme. Users replicated Plane Jane’s odd reply by adding the dialogue over emotionally resonant scenes from popular TV shows and movies. It’s used on scenes that have already been endlessly analyzed and meme-d before, from the types of media the Extremely Online obsesses over.

One user replaced the dialogue in the Fleabag scene in which the Hot Priest tells Fleabag “I love you” (“It will pass”) with “Mama, kudos for saying that. For spilling.” Another added it to a screenshot of the scene in Call Me By Your Name where Elio’s father accepts his sexuality and encourages him to feel his pain deeply.

Others changed the phrasing up a bit to fit with the scene at hand. For example, one user wrote, “I just wanna give you some kudos for spilling” over the “I just want to take one more look at you” screenshot of A Star is Born.

Barbie, Little Women, Titanic, Midsommar, Oppenheimer, Mad Men, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Brokeback Mountain also received the “Mama, kudos for saying that. For spilling” treatment.

It’s only a matter of time before it comes for your favorite film’s gut-wrenching moment…and your group chat.