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Pigeons Invade Court During Arkansas-Virginia Basketball Finish

Pigeons Invade Court During Arkansas-Virginia Basketball Finish
World Sports · 19:46:48 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Pigeons invaded the court during the closing moments of a basketball game between Arkansas and Virginia, creating an unusual interruption. The birds appeared on the playing surface as the game reached its dramatic conclusion, causing a brief delay while officials cleared the court. No injuries were reported, and play resumed after the pigeons were safely removed.

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