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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:55:28 +0000

How Alec Pierce turned into the NFL’s Hottest Free Agent Target

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) makes a catch in front of Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) for a touchdown Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Alec Pierce is heading into the offseason as one of the Colts most coveted free agents. Similar to how Michael Pittman was after 2023, locking up Pierce will provide some necessary certainty to a position group that has never had a cornerstone player.  Two years ago— that might not have been the sentiment. Pierce was a…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:55:31 +0000

Mavericks' Jason Kidd offers injury update for rookie Cooper Flagg

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg will not play Friday on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a foot injury, coach Jason Kidd said. Flagg was diagnosed with a left midfoot sprain suffered on Feb. 10 during a 120-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns . He was sidelined for the Mavericks' last game on Feb. 12 and for the Rising Stars Game on Friday at NBA All-Star Weekend. The No. 1 overall pick, who is day-to-day with the injury, was spotted in a walking boot while attending a Duke home game on Saturday. He was no longer wearing it on Thursday and was seen running at practice i…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:58:05 +0000

Tennessee AD Danny White rejects NCAA president Charlie Baker’s ‘negligent’ stance on collective bargaining

NCAA president Charlie Baker met with media on Thursday, discussing several topics including the potential of a collective bargaining agreement in college athletics. However, Baker pushed back on the idea that simply implementing a CBA is a “ simple answer ” to these issues. Baker said that a federal law would need to be passed in order for it to be put into place. However, Tennessee athletic director Danny White has since rebuffed Baker’s claims, sharing shared three points against the NCAA president’s response. He listed them on X, which you can read below: SUBSCRIBE to the On3 NIL and Sport…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:58:07 +0000

Report: Packers to interview Cameron Achord, Kyle Wilber, Tom McMahon for ST coordinator job

The Packers got a late start on searching for a special teams coordinator after Rich Bisaccia decided to step down this week. The team will interview Patriots special teams coordinator Cameron Achord, Saints assistant special teams coach Kyle Wilber and former Raiders defensive coordinator Tom McMahon for the job, Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated reports. Achord has served as the Giants' special teams coordinator for the past two seasons. He began his NFL career with the Patriots in 2018 as assistant special teams coach. The team promoted him to special teams coordinator in 2020, and he held t…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:59:02 +0000

Browns NFL draft: Huge OT ‘has the highest upside of any OT in this class’

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 06: Offensive lineman Monroe Freeling #57 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates following the SEC Championship Game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide on December 06, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The need for the Cleveland Browns starts, and basically ends, on the offensive side of the ball. Could the defense use a third starting cornerback ? Sure. Could special teams improve in a variety of ways, including a great returner? Certainly. Would a…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:59:05 +0000

USA wins Olympic gold in women’s hockey. How 4 Seattle players made their marks

Players with Seattle’s new professional women’s hockey team helped Team USA win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. The U.S. women’s hockey team beat reigning champion Canada 2–1 in overtime in Milan, Italy, after dominating through the entire tournament. The team featured several players from Washington state’s new addition to the Professional Women’s Hockey League , the Seattle Torrent . Here’s how Torrent players contributed to the winning run: How many games did women’s hockey play in 2026 Olympics? The Winter Olympics women’s hockey tournament started Feb. 5 with 10 teams, split into t…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day roster, v3.0

Only a couple of weeks since last time we checked in, but there have been some quite significant and dramatic changes to things, both in terms of new signings, and in losses due to injuries. So, let’s review what the Opening Day roster might look like, now the dust has settled, and with spring training games scheduled to kick off tomorrow. As ever, new names since last time are shown in bold. Starting rotation Merrill Kelly ($20m) Zac Gallen ($22m) Ryne Nelson ($3m) Eduardo Rodriguez ($21m) Brandon Pfaadt ($3.4m) The unexpected return of Gallen to Arizona certainly poses a bit of a roster prob…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

MFL 3: Gable Steveson vs. Hugo Lezama LIVE stream

MMA Fighting has a live stream for MFL 3, headlined by a heavyweight matchup between Gable Steveson and Hugo Lezama. The third event for Mexican Fight League takes place Thursday night at Showcenter Complex in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, and one of the top prospects in all of MMA, makes his third MMA appearance following a pair of first-round finishes. Steveson also competed for Dirty Boxing, picking up a quick knockout win against Bellator veteran Billy Swanson. Lezama, a 14-fight veteran, will be Steveson’s toughest test to date on paper, and looks to p…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

‘Now he’s back, we can work miracles’ – Wojciech Szczęsny talks importance of Pedri’s return for Barcelona

Pedri central midfield of Barcelona and Spain celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny has been talking about Pedri’s imminent return from injury after a month out with a hamstring problem. Pedri returns at a time when Barcelona have hit a sticky patch due to defeats to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey and Girona in La…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Study Hall: Mizzou 81, Vanderbilt 80

If anyone forgot, Missouri won a basketball game against a team with the second best NET rating in the conference. Vanderbilt is rated 15th in the NET as of this morning, and now Mizzou has pulled wins against the two top teams in the NET in the SEC at home. This game was probably their best game of the year also… until it wasn’t. The Tigers started off the game poorly, going down 9-3 before finally stringing together a few stops.. But the offense was stilted until about the 13 minute mark when they strung together a 8-0 run, that gave them the lead for the first, and last, time. Jayden Stone…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:21 +0000

Bengals reveal two more free-agency deals before market opens

After getting one free-agency deal quietly done very early, the Cincinnati Bengals have started making more re-signings to keep some of the depth chart’s core in place.  This week, the Bengals announced new deals with cornerback Jalen Davis and wide receiver Kendric Pryor.  Davis, 30, has been with the Bengals since 2020 in a key depth role. He’s now set for a critical slot depth spot once again while the defense leans on Dax Hill and DJ Turner as starters on the boundary next season.  RELATED: 6 Bengals veterans who won’t be on Zac Taylor’s roster next year As for Pryor, he was…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:03:47 +0000

Hyeseong Kim Excited to Face Japanese Teammates in WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Hyeseong Kim stated he’s looking forward to facing Japanese teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto with Team Korea in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Team Korea and Team Japan are both in Pool C, meaning they’ll square off at least once before the end of the tournament. “I’m definitely looking forward to it,” Kim said. “I haven’t played a ton against Team Japan with Team Korea, so I want to make sure I get to play against them this WBC. I just want to prepare the right way. It’s an important game.” Team Japan won the last WBC matchup between the teams i…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:04:09 +0000

F1 CEO Domenicali dismisses Verstappen's retirement hint over 2026 rule changes

Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has dismissed Max Verstappen's suggestion that new F1 regulations could influence the Dutch driver's future in the sport. The four-time champion has been a vocal critic of the sweeping changes to F1 regulations for 2026, calling the cars, which rely more on electrical power than before, “no fun” to drive and likening them to all-electric series Formula E “on steroids”. In comments on an episode of the “Up to Speed” podcast released Thursday, Verstappen also said the regulations wouldn't help the “longevity” of his career. “I met yesterday Max, becau…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:57:01 GMT

More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?

Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight. Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 20:48:11 GMT

American Amber Glenn wows Olympic crowd with triple axel

American Amber Glenn wows Olympic crowd with triple axel American Amber Glenn wows Olympic crowd with triple axel American Amber Glenn wows Olympic crowd with triple axel

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:37:26 EST

Hataoka, Wannasaen share LPGA Thailand lead

Nasa Hataoka shot a 7-under 65 and was tied for the lead with Chanettee Wannasaen after the opening round at the LPGA Thailand. Nasa Hataoka shot a 7-under 65 and was tied for the lead with Chanettee Wannasaen after the opening round at the LPGA Thailand.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:29:02 EST

Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules

Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN. Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:29:02 EST

Golden goal: Keller, U.S. women top Canada in OT

Megan Keller scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime as the United States women's hockey team won Olympic gold by beating archrival Canada 2-1. Megan Keller scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime as the United States women's hockey team won Olympic gold by beating archrival Canada 2-1.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:29:02 EST

Liu captures elusive figure skating gold for U.S.

Alysa Liu won the first women's figure skating gold medal for the United States in 24 years at Milan Cortina Games on Thursday. Alysa Liu won the first women's figure skating gold medal for the United States in 24 years at Milan Cortina Games on Thursday.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge

The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances. The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 22:12:33 +0000

Is social media addictive?

Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features. Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:28:24 GMT

What a Supreme Court tariff ruling may mean for your money

The Supreme Court is poised to rule on a broad swath of President Donald Trump's tariff agenda. The decision carries big implications for household finances. The Supreme Court is poised to rule on a broad swath of President Donald Trump's tariff agenda. The decision carries big implications for household finances.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:17:00 GMT

‘I have a moral and ethical conundrum’: My husband was killed by a careless driver. I received $2 million. What do I owe my stepdaughter?

“As the children grew, life became more complicated.” “As the children grew, life became more complicated.”

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:25:00 GMT

What investors can do about seller’s remorse — and how to decide when to buy a stock back

Regret selling a stock or asset too early? That’s something that happens to billionaires, too. Regret selling a stock or asset too early? That’s something that happens to billionaires, too.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:50:00 GMT

Trump’s tariffs may be struck down — but the hit to small business is just beginning

A Supreme Court tariff reckoning won’t rescue Main Street from the damage it’s suffered. A Supreme Court tariff reckoning won’t rescue Main Street from the damage it’s suffered.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:51:00 GMT

Say goodbye to the 4 p.m. closing bell: Your stocks are becoming 24/7 digital cash

Tokenized equities — real shares of stock wrapped or reissued as blockchain tokens — threaten traditional brokerages. Tokenized equities — real shares of stock wrapped or reissued as blockchain tokens — threaten traditional brokerages.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:52:00 GMT

Nvidia options are priced for a perfect earnings outlook. These are your smarter trades.

Earnings reports will flood the market next week. Could this be the juice the S&P 500 needs? Earnings reports will flood the market next week. Could this be the juice the S&P 500 needs?

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:52:00 GMT

This is the sobering way most Americans plan to use their tax refunds this year

Tax refunds are projected to be larger this year, on average — and Americans are thinking hard about how to spend them. Tax refunds are projected to be larger this year, on average — and Americans are thinking hard about how to spend them.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 22:21:00 GMT

People still want to see BTS and Harry Styles concerts, lifting Live Nation’s sales

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday reported fourth-quarter sales that topped Wall Street’s expectations, helped by bigger shows, international expansion and more upsells at concerts. Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday reported fourth-quarter sales that topped Wall Street’s expectations, helped by bigger shows, international expansion and more upsells at concerts.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 14:50:00 +0000

Trump’s tariffs are a ‘dirty tax’ that will make the $38.6 trillion national debt crisis even worse over the long term, top analyst says

Kent Smetters, faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, is challenging the narrative that tariffs are a tool for protecting domestic industry. In a recent interview with Fortune, Smetters held forth on what he said was his long-held view that broad-based tariffs are a “dirty VAT” (value-added tax)—a policy he believes is significantly more damaging to the U.S. economy than traditional tax increases. While economists generally view a broad-based, flat VAT as an efficient method for raising government revenue, Smetters distinguishes tariffs as a “dirty” variation because they are far l…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:45:14 +0000

Widely mocked Visa sponsorship of Red Bull renewed as chief insists ‘names become affectionate’ once people find a kind of connection

Visa entered  Formula 1  in 2024 with Red Bull Racing its  first new global sports sponsorship  agreement in 15 years. But it was a bumpy launch as its entry came with a name  mocked as one of the worst  in motorsports history. Didn’t matter to Visa, which on Thursday announced a four-year contract extension through 2030 that expands its partnership with Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. Some fans call it VCARB, others call it Racing Bulls, and some even say Visa Cash App. “When people embrace what you’re doing, people will find a way to talk a…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:49:31 +0000

Matthew McConaughey sounds the alarm for artists in fight against AI misuse: ‘Own yourself…so no one can steal you’

Matthew McConaughey has built a career on a chilled type of confidence: “Alright, alright, alright.” But when a University of Texas student asked him during a CNN town hall about the future of artificial intelligence replacing actors, there was nothing breezy about his response. His face grew grave. He stared at the camera. “It’s not coming. It’s here.” “Don’t deny it,” McConaughey said in a recent conversation alongside actor Timothée Chalamet. “It’s not enough to sit on the sidelines and make the moral plea that this is wrong. That’s not going to last.” In light of th…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 08:51:31 +0000

Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit at the last minute, in the latest blow to an event dogged by organizational chaos

Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates pulled out of India’s AI Impact Summit just hours before he was scheduled to address the event with a keynote speech. The Gates Foundation said in a statement that the decision was made “to ensure the focus remains on the AI summit’s key priorities.” Rumors had been swirling about Gates’ attendance throughout the week owing to renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. However, just days ago, the foundation confirmed the tech leader was still planning to attend the event. Gates’ withdrawal comes weeks after the U.S. Department of Justice released emails r…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:37:19 +0000

MacKenzie Scott’s historic $20 million donation to a community college is now mired in controversy amid ongoing investigation

MacKenzie Scott has made thousands of donations over the past few years, totaling an eye-popping $26 billion. Organizations focused on myriad causes including education, DEI, disaster recovery, and more have often said these gifts are record-breaking or life-changing—and much of it goes back to Scott’s philosophy: trust-based philanthropy. But there’s one gift that wasn’t used as intended, at least according to some stakeholders. In 2021, Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, donated a record $20 million to Santa Barbara City College (SBCC)—the largest…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:15:42 +0000

Sam Altman says not even the CEO’s job is safe from AI as it will soon perform the work better than ‘certainly me’

Business leaders and tech experts think AI has white-collar work on the chopping block. Now, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says not even the CEO’s job is safe from automation. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, the tech billionaire warned an audience of technology and policy leaders that AI superintelligence could soon eclipse even the world’s most powerful executives—including his own job as CEO of OpenAI. “AI superintelligence at some point on its development curve would be capable of doing a better job being the CEO of a major company than any executive, certainly me,” Altman admitted.…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:54:56 +0000

Trump’s trade deficit was third highest on record even despite his tariffs upending the global economy, Commerce Dept. says

The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping  double digit tariffs  on imports from most countries. But the gap in the trade of goods such machinery and aircraft — the main focus of Trump’s protectionist policies — hit a record last year despite sweeping import taxes. Overall, the gap the between the goods and services the U.S. sells other countries and what it buys from them narrowed to just over $901 billion, from $904 billion in 2024, but it was still the third-highest on record, the Commerce Depa…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 22:03:54 +0000

Prince Andrew was just arrested over Epstein-related ‘misconduct.’ Here’s how low his net worth is—and how he’ll pay his legal fees

Some people expect to receive letters in the mail filled with cash and checks on their birthday. For others, a knock on the door by those kind of cops is a welcome gift. For Prince Andrew, his 66th birthday started with a trip to the booking station in handcuffs. The disgraced second son of Queen Elizabeth II was escorted out of his temporary Norfolk home on Thursday morning by authorities who are investigating the former prince for possible misconduct while in public office. Authorities are looking into an allegation claiming Prince Andrew—now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—shared confid…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 22:12:56 +0000

Tens of millions of Americans care for loved ones up to 6 hours a day while working a job—and don’t get any extra money for it

Debra Whitman was traveling for work when her father was suddenly admitted to the hospital in serious pain. She jetted home to Maryland and took several days off to care for him in his rural community in eastern Washington state and to set him up with a motorized lift chair that would help him stand up. Fortunately for Whitman, who serves as chief public policy officer at AARP, her employer offers  paid time off for caregiving  for elderly family members, a benefit which experts say is growing in popularity as the U.S. population ages. “Instead of having to take all my vacation, I co…

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:25:45 -0500

Pediatrix anticipates $280M–$300M adjusted EBITDA in 2026 with focus on practice alignment and telemedicine

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:26:00 -0500

Gentherm outlines $1.7B 2027 revenue target and details Modine Performance Technologies combination amid accelerated adjacent market growth

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