Duke’s Krzyzewski to undergo back surgery

Aaron Rodgers’ romance with Danica Patrick is going full steam ahead, but it appears his relationship with her father is going to take a bit more time. T.J. Patrick, a vocal critic of NFL players protesting the national anthem, took to Facebook days after Feb. 18’s Daytona 500, commenting on a photo of his daughter and the Packers quarterback putting their hands over their chests during the rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.� “No kneeling in NASCAR!! Hand in heart!!� the elder Patrick posted. Though considered an innocent remark by some, others believe T.J. Patrick took a not-so subtle jab at Rodgers, 34, who had previously encouraged Packers fans to link arms ahead of a game at Lambeau

Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons carried the load without Jimmy Butler. Embiid had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and Simmons added 20 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in Philadelphia’s 106-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Embiid hit two key free throws late for Philadelphia, which was without Butler for the second straight game due to an upper respiratory infection.