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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:35:17 +0000

Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes shares thoughts on team’s direction in exclusive sitdown

Few players are dominating baseball quite like Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. Just a year and a half after making his Major League debut, he’s won both National League Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award. It’s clear that it’s all in the rearview for the Pirates ace. He told Channel 11 that in 2025, and he’s looking ahead to 2026. RELATED COVERAGE >>> Paul Skenes sits down for one-on-one with Channel 11; discusses keys to success in upcoming season He’ll join a Pirates team that had one of its more aggressive offseasons in recent memory. With the additions of Ryan O’Hearn, Marcell…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:35:34 +0000

Bills have several Keon Coleman questions to answer this offseason

Bills have several Keon Coleman questions to answer this offseason originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Buffalo Bills ' offseason, for most, will be dominated by whether or not general manager Brandon Beane can get Josh Allen that No. 1 weapon many have wanted him to get for years. While that is a pressing issue, no doubt, what is also at the forefront of mind is what the franchise does with young receiver Keon Coleman. It has been a rocky first two seasons for Keon, and then we have that horror press conference where his…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:36:59 +0000

Who are Alysa Liu’s coaches? Meet Bay Area-based duo that helped American figure skater win gold medal

Who are Alysa Liu’s coaches? Meet Bay Area-based duo that helped American figure skater win gold medal originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Alysa Liu is a gold medalist. She became the first American to win the women's singles figure skating event at the Olympics since Sarah Hughes earned gold in 2002. While much of the focus on her win is on her comeback from a brief retirement, it is worth noting that the figure skater changed her coaching staff in 2020. Coaches in figure skating help plan routines, train their athletes, an…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:37:33 +0000

Monaco Faces Selection Headache for Lens Clash With PSG Return Looming

While PSG will host Metz Saturday night, Monaco will travel to Lens, the Ligue 1 leader, a few hours earlier. With a weakened squad? It's highly likely since two starters are suspended and two others are uncertain. Before meeting next Wednesday in the Champions League return playoff at the Parc des Princes, PSG and Monaco will play Saturday in Ligue 1, respectively against Metz (last place) at the Parc des Princes and against Lens (leader) at the Bollaert. If Luis Enrique should rotate heavily without this seemingly harming his team, given the gap in level, Sebastien Pocognoli cannot send a B…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:38:22 +0000

Hull KR's Litten 'had nightmares about Walsh'

Jez Litten (left) set up Elliot Minchella's (right) try for Hull KR against Brisbane Broncos with an incredible kick to the corner [SWPix] Hull KR hooker Jez Litten said he had nightmares about Brisbane Broncos' full-back Reece Walsh in the lead-up to their historic World Club Challenge win over the NRL Premiers. Litten sent captain Elliot Minchella in for the Robins' second try as they raced out of the blocks in the first half and eventually built what had seemed like a commanding 30-4 lead after the break. Brisbane, flanked by the usually talismanic Walsh - who had an error-strewn performanc…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:38:45 +0000

The latest Sidney Crosby injury news isn't good for Canada at Olympics

The latest Sidney Crosby injury news isn't good for Canada at Olympics originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Team Canada plays its Olympic men's hockey semifinal Friday against Finland. Sidney Crosby's injury may keep him out. The latest news isn't good. This is what TSN's Ryan Rishaug posted on X on Thursday: "Sounds like Crosby may go for a quick skate tomorrow morning to see where things are at but is unlikely to play against Finland. If he can’t Suzuki likely to slide into his spot as he did in the 1/4 finals." T…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:39:18 +0000

Cavs say they would love to have Max Strus back before the playoffs

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 26: Max Strus #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat during Round 1 Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE(Photo by Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers are still waiting for Max Strus to make this 2025-2…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:40:00 +0000

Celtics vs Warriors Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . Things have gone downhill for the Golden State Warriors ever since Jimmy Butler got hurt in January, and that’s been compounded by Steph Curry missing the last five games. The Warriors are hoping the potential debut of Kristaps Porzingis will help, but either way, the Dubs are in for a tough night against the Boston Celtics. My Celtics vs. Warriors predictions and NBA picks break down why buckets will be hard to come by for the home team, with tip-off set for 10:00 p.m. ET from the Chase Center in…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:41:50 +0000

USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold

American superstar Alysa Liu added Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beat a standout field in the women's final. Liu came into the free skate in third place following a couple of errors in the short program, but produced a performance for the ages. Appropriately wearing a sparkly gold dress and performing to Donna Summer, she scored a staggering 150.20 in her free skate. It pushed her to the top of the leaderboard with an overall score of 226.79, narrowly beating Japan's Kaori Sakamoto - who Liu beat to the world title last year. Sakamoto, in her final performance before re…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:42:00 +0000

Crowds gather in south suburbs to cheer on local Olympians in US women’s hockey gold-medal game

Hockey fans in the Chicago area gathered Thursday to watch the U.S. Olympic women’s team — featuring several players with Illinois ties — win the gold medal in Milan in a 2-1 overtime thriller against Canada. Hilary Knight , raised in Lake Forest, scored the tying goal with 2:04 remaining in the third period before Megan Keller’s OT winner. NBC had a camera stationed in Orland Park, current home of U.S. veteran Kendall Coyne Schofield . Close to 100 people gathered in the large basement at the Schofield home, where Coyne Schofield’s husband — former Super Bowl-winning Denver…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:43:00 +0000

Afghanistan crush Canada by 82 runs to bow out on a high

CHENNAI: Ibrahim Zadran struck a fluent unbeaten 95 while Mohammed Nabi took four wickets for just seven runs as Afghanistan signed off from the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 82-run victory over Canada, here Thursday. Canada signed off without a win from the tournament while Afghanistan had their second win. The Rashid-Khan led side was clearly the better team and had it won the cliffhanger against South Africa, the side would have avoided an early elimination. In a battle of pride between two already-eliminated sides, Afghanistan rode on a blazing unbeaten knock from Zadran to post a for…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:43:10 +0000

Grizzlies' Caldwell-Pope to miss rest of the season after undergoing finger surgery

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger. The Grizzlies had announced Wednesday that Caldwell-Pope would have surgery to address a misalignment of the finger. After Caldwell-Pope had the procedure Thursday, the Grizzlies announced he won't play again this season. Grizzlies officials said Caldwell-Pope is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2026-27 season. The 33-year-old Caldwell-Pope averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 21.3 minutes in 51 ga…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:44:50 +0000

Former NBA champion and All-Star shows interest in Kansas State opening

Former NBA champion and All-Star shows interest in Kansas State opening originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . An unexpected name has entered the coaching search for the Kansas State Wildcats. Former NBA champion and All-Star Metta World Peace, better known to many fans as Ron Artest, publicly expressed interest in the vacancy following the firing of Jerome Tang . World Peace took to social media to make his pitch directly. “Kansas State Head Coach Job is one I think is very interesting for me,” he wrote on X . “I’m so excited…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000

WAFCON Morocco 2026: Senegal to begin preparations on February 23

WAFCON Morocco 2026: Senegal to begin preparations on February 23 26 players selected for this training phase WAFCON Morocco 2026: Senegal to begin preparations on February 23 The Senegalese Football Federation announced on February 19 the launch of the national women's team's first training camp in preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco . This training camp will last for two weeks, starting on February 23 and running until March 7. For this preparatory phase, coach Mame Moussa Cissé has called up 26 players from the Teranga Lionesses. In their fifth WAFCON appearanc…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Romeo Lavia’s first competitive minutes since November could come today says exclusive

Romeo Lavia’s first competitive minutes since November could come today says exclusive Romeo Lavia has had an injury nightmare this season, and through his whole time at Chelsea. But he’s close to a return to action. Romeo Lavia’s three seasons at Chelsea so far have been a complete nightmare, lets’ face it. But the midfielder is closing in on his latest return to action. An exclusive in the Evening Standard claims that he’s going to play tonight for the Chelsea Under-21 team against Leeds, getting some competitive action as he builds up his match fitness. He’s not played since the start of No…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:46:35 +0000

UNC is learning what life without Veesaar, Wilson looks like

North Carolina’s 82-58 loss to N.C. State wasn’t just a bad night. It might be a preview of what’s coming. It was the Tar Heels’ largest defeat to the Wolfpack since 1982 , and it looked every bit that ugly. They had season lows from the field and from 3-point range, shooting 19-for-60 overall and 5-for-32 from deep. The guards combined to go 11-for-47 from the field and 5-for-29 from 3. Derek Dixon and Seth Trimble were 3-for-21 and 1-for-12 from beyond the arc. Defensively, it wasn’t much better. N.C. State hit nine of its 20 3s, an even 50%. It was the fifth time this season an opponent has…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:47:14 +0000

Former Dolphins WR joining Ben Johnson's Bears coaching staff

Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford is joining the coaching ranks as an offensive quality control coach with the Chicago Bears . Ford, 30, was a seventh-round pick for the Dolphins in the 2017 NFL Draft and spent the first three years of his career in Miami before he was traded to the New England Patriots during his fourth season. After only a month with the Patriots, Ford re-joined the Dolphins and spent another year with the team. In 32 total games with the Dolphins, Ford recorded 63 receptions for 681 yards and two touchdowns. While he later had stints with the New York Giants ,…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:47:58 +0000

Rays reliever Edwin Uceta didn't feel great when testing shoulder playing catch

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay reliever Edwin Uceta, who withdrew from the World Baseball Classic because of what was described as a cranky right shoulder, didn't feel great when he tested it playing catching Thursday. “He was fine, and as he got deeper, (throwing at) more distance, didn’t feel great,” manager Kevin Cash said Thursday, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times. "We’ll probably let a doctor look at him and see where it’s at.” The hard-throwing Uceta made 70 relief appearances for the Rays last season, when he was 10-3 with a 3.70 ERA. The 28-year-old right-hander was eligi…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:49:34 +0000

Trae Young moves closer to Wizards debut, Anthony Davis in holding pattern

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trae Young is getting closer to his Washington Wizards debut, but Anthony Davis still isn’t ready for the practice court, the team announced on Thursday. The Wizards acquired the injured duo — who have 14 All-Star appearances between them — in respective trades with Atlanta in January and Dallas earlier this month . The 27-year-old Young last played on Dec. 27. He will “ramp up” basketball activities to continue his recovery from an MCL sprain and a thigh bruise, according to a team statement, and be evaluated next week. Earlier this month, Wizards GM Will Dawkins said Young…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:49:57 +0000

Women’s Basketball: Iowa at Purdue – How to watch, Fan Discussion

IOWA CITY, IA - FEBRUARY 11: Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) puts up a shot as Washington Huskies forward Brynn McGaughy (21) defends during a Big Ten Conference women's basketball game between the Washington Huskies and the Iowa Hawkeyes, on Feb. 11, 2026, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jan Jensen’s Iowa Hawkeyes squad continue their week of road trips tonight with what should be an easy matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers. That is…we thought it would be a routine game against Purdue, until…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:50:39 +0000

Oscar De La Hoya claps back, calls Zuffa Boxing 'a failed science project'

As expected, Oscar De La Hoya's infamous "Clap Back Thursday" was aimed at UFC CEO Dana White and his push into boxing. This past Sunday, following the third installment of Zuffa Boxing, White took shots at several notables in boxing , including De La Hoya, former world champion turned promoter. De La Hoya has made a tradition of posting a video to his Instagram every Thursday with his opinions, which is usually critical of a current topic in boxing. De La Hoya heard of White's comments and made the latest edition about White and Zuffa Boxing. "You call people mentally ill when…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:50:40 +0000

New Zealand vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

Who: New Zealand vs Pakistan What: 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights When: Saturday, February 21, at 7pm (13:30 GMT) Where: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka How to follow: We’ll have all the buildup on Al Jazeera Sport from 10:30 GMT in advance of our text commentary stream. The Super Eights stage of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup starts on Saturday with a match between two sides considered dark horses for the title, New Zealand and Pakistan. Pakistan are the previous winners of the competition, but sit outside those ranked as favourites in this edition, as do New Zealand. Bot…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:52:05 +0000

The story behind Alysa Liu’s ‘teeth gems’ revealed

Team USA figure skating star Alysa Liu has shared that the flash of silver in her smile — which many fans have previously believed to be gems or jewels — is actually part of a mouth piercing. Anytime Liu flashes a smile on the rink or the podium, she shows off her prominent frenulum piercing — commonly known as the “smiley” piercing — located in the tissue that connects the upper gum to the lip. But the 20-year-old Winter Olympics competitor didn’t go to a professional to have it done. “I did it myself,” she told NBC affiliate TMJ4 News of the piercing she’s had for just over two years. “I had…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:53:09 +0000

Olympics reporter apologizes for drinking, slurring words during live segment

Danika Mason, a sports reporter with Australia’s Channel Nine who is reporting on location this week from the Winter Olympics, appeared to deliver a segment while intoxicated in the early hours Thursday morning. Morning in Australia corresponds with nighttime in Milan. After apologizing to viewers, Mason confirmed that she drank before delivering an at times incoherent, slurred monologue on camera. MORE: Mikaela Shiffrin sends 2-word message after winning Olympic gold medal “And guys, just before we do go, I just want to take a moment, if that’s okay, just to apologize,” she said in her next a…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:53:11 +0000

Surprise QB emerging as No. 2 prospect in NFL Draft

As we head into the NFL Scouting Combine in only a few short weeks, we're fully looking forward to the next NFL season. We are two months away from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, and teams are already deciding what positional need they need to fix before entering training camp in the summer. Quarterback is always the most-talked-about decision, and even though this year's depth is more shallow than usual, that doesn't mean it still isn't going to take center focus. Indiana's Fernando Mendoza is strongly expected to go No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders , but after that? It's a crapshoot. Whi…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:53:20 +0000

Nets' Drake Powell has Northwood High School jersey retired

Brooklyn Nets rookie forward Drake Powell has had some flashes of what his ceiling could be during his rookie season in the NBA, especially when he has seen more playing time. Powell has been trying to learn as much as he can while sharing the floor with veterans and four other rookies, but he had the chance to be celebrated during the All-Star Break. Powell had his jersey at Northwood High School retired last week and Asheebo Rojas of Chatham News and Record posted videos and pictures of the event on X. According to Maxpreps , Powell scored 1,744 points during his time at Northwood High which…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:53:35 +0000

Jutta Leerdam owned the podium, but her sisters Merel and Beaudine found their moment too

Jutta Leerdam owned the podium, but her sisters Merel and Beaudine found their moment too originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The gold medal belongs to Jutta Leerdam. The spotlight, unmistakably, belongs to her too. Jutta’s attention right now is Kardashian level, amplified even further by her engagement to Jake Paul. Every appearance trends. Every post circulates. Every quote travels. Milan only intensified it. But over the last two weeks, something else has happened. Her sisters’ profiles have risen significantly. Not beca…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:54:18 +0000

Ryan Garcia ‘rededicated’ himself to boxing following 2025 upset loss – ‘Sharpest I’ve ever been’

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: Ryan Garcia looks on during a press conference ahead of his WBC Welterweight Title Fight against Mario Barrios at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on February 19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) | Getty Images “King Ryan” says he’s back — and better than ever. Boxing superstar Ryan Garcia returns to the spotlight this weekend (Sat., Feb. 21, 2026), challenging WBC Welterweight champion Mario Barrios in the main event of The Ring: High Stakes inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event title couldn’t be more fitti…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:55:00 +0000

Three European giants in the race for Edmond Tapsoba

Three European giants in the race for Edmond Tapsoba In his sixth season with Leverkusen, the Burkinabé defender discovers his scoring touch Three European giants battle for Edmond Tapsoba Edmond Tapsoba continues to attract the attention of Europe's elite clubs. The summer transfer window looks promising for the Burkina Faso international, with new teams entering the fray for his signature. The competition for Edmond Tapsoba is set to be fierce, as he remains under contract with Leverkusen until 2028. According to information from Africa Foot , three major European clubs have made the 27-year…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:55:08 +0000

What positives can BYU take from its loss to No. 4 Arizona?

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots over Arizona guard Brayden Burries during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. | Rick Scuteri TUCSON, Ariz. — Kevin Young has said he isn’t a “moral victory guy.” Even if he was, too much went wrong for BYU Wednesday night against No. 4 Arizona to truly qualify as such. The Cougars were frigid from 3-point range, while allowing the Wildcats to hit 43% of their triples. BYU didn’t have enough scoring outside of AJ Dybantsa and Rob Wright III, gave up too many offensive rebounds, and watched another indiv…

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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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