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American Jaelin Kauf wins silver in women’s dual moguls final, earns second medal at Milan Cortina

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American Jaelin Kauf won a silver medal in the inaugural women's dual moguls event, finishing behind Australia's Jakara Anthony at the Milan Cortina Games.

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:16 pm

Olympic curling match descends into chaos after cheating allegations prompt profane insult

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An Olympic curling match between Canada and Sweden erupted when Canadian Marc Kennedy told Sweden's Oskar Eriksson to "f--- off" after being accused of cheating during Canada's 8-6 win.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:23 am

Court rejects Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal to wear tribute helmet at Milan Cortina Olympics

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Figure skater Maxim Naumov's case was cited after Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych lost his Court of Arbitration appeal over a tribute helmet honoring war victims.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:16 am

Ilia Malinin opens up on 'thoughts and memories' ahead of shocking Olympic falls: 'I've been through a lot'

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Ilia Malinin said "thoughts and memories" flooded his mind before his Olympic free skate, causing him to fall twice under pressure and finish eighth.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:41 pm

Team USA women's hockey team crushes Italy in dominant quarterfinal rout, advances to Olympic semifinals

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Team USA's women's hockey team demolished Italy in quarterfinal action, continuing its impressive run as it moves on to the Olympic semifinals.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:01 pm

IOC sells out of controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics t-shirts featuring Nazi propaganda

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Controversy erupts over the IOC's heritage t-shirts celebrating the 1936 Olympics under the Nazi regime. The committee defended the decision despite criticism.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:44 pm

'Quad God' Ilia Malinin falls twice, finishes eighth after shocking performance

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Ilia Malinin, the 21-year-old American skater nicknamed "Quad God," saw his Olympic gold medal hopes slip away Friday, finishing eighth after two falls in his free skate performance.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:04 pm

Olympic gold medalist, future NBA Hall of Famer Chris Paul calls it a career: 'Filled with so much joy'

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Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA after being waived by the Toronto Raptors, concluding his storied 21-year career with multiple accolades.

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:50 pm

Court rules Brian Flores' discrimination case against NFL will proceed in open court instead of arbitration

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A federal court ruled Friday that Brian Flores' NFL discrimination lawsuit will proceed in open court, rejecting the league's push for private arbitration.

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:19 pm

Lindsey Vonn awaits answers on next surgical steps after Olympic crash

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Lindsey Vonn remains hospitalized awaiting surgery after crashing 13 seconds into her Olympic comeback race. The American skier competed with a ruptured ACL and faces a fourth surgery.

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:09 pm

Elroy Face, the Pirates' All-Star reliever key contributor in their 1960 World Series win, dead at 97

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Pittsburgh Pirates legend Elroy Face, who died at 97, was an All-Star reliever and key player in the team's memorable 1960 World Series victory.

Published: February 13, 2026, 5:56 pm

Reactions pour in after Ole Miss coach's head-turning testimony about new fathers during football season

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Joe Judge’s testimony as an Ole Miss coach caused controversy after remarks on athlete priorities during a hearing that granted QB Trinidad Chambliss extra eligibility.

Published: February 13, 2026, 5:10 pm

Red Sox player threatened to shoot and kill teammates during 2018 championship season, player says

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Boston Red Sox player Brock Holt said an unnamed 2018 teammate allegedly threatened to bring a gun to the field and kill everyone during the team’s championship season.

Published: February 13, 2026, 4:37 pm

American Olympic medalist speaks out against judges amid controversy in figure skating competition

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MyKayla Skinner criticizes Olympic judges after Madison Chock and Evan Bates lost controversial ice dance gold to French rivals at Winter Games.

Published: February 13, 2026, 4:10 pm

Patriots star Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty to felony strangulation charges days after Super Bowl

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New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation charges in court, and his attorney called the allegations "false" as the case moved forward.

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:27 pm

International Skating Union defends controversial Olympic judging that denied Americans ice dance gold medal

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The International Skating Union issued a defense of a controversial Olympic judge after Madison Chock and Evan Bates fell short of the gold medal by a narrow margin to the French duo in ice dance.

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:20 pm

Giants' John Harbaugh shares what Americans 'should keep in mind' as country's 250th birthday nears

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New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh shared what American should "keep in mind" as the 250th anniversary of the country's founding nears.

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:12 pm

Ex-NHL star dismisses critics of Wayne Gretzky's relationship with Trump

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Former Montreal Canadiens star P.K. Subban defended Wayne Gretzky's relationship with President Donald Trump in an interview.

Published: February 13, 2026, 1:30 pm

Famed NASCAR, motorcross star returning to Daytona weekend with higher purpose for veterans, first responders

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Travis Pastrana will head back to Daytona for the Truck Series opener, teaming with Black Rifle Coffee and BRUNT Workwear to support veterans.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:57 pm

Giants' Cam Skattebo gives update on gruesome injury rehab, reveals who he sought advice from on recovery

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Cam Skattebo endured a devastating ankle injury that needed surgery but said his recovery was on track as he prepares to rejoin the New York Giants.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:54 pm

American Olympian Austin Florian goes viral for incredible helmet design

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American skeleton racer Austin Florian caught the attention of social media on Thursday with a wicked helmet design that featured the comic book character Venom.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:25 pm

Trump pardons 5 former NFL stars for wide-ranging crimes

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President Donald Trump issued pardons to five former NFL stars, including Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:59 am

US Olympic skating stars considering appeal of judge's scoring that denied them gold

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Madison Chock and Evan Bates consider appealing Olympic ice dancing silver medal after losing to French rivals by 1.43 points amid judging controversy.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:31 am

‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin eyes quadruple axel after historic backflip at Milan Cortina Olympics

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Ilia Malinin, aka the "Quad God," landed the first legal Olympic backflip since 1976 at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, helping the Americans win team gold.

Published: February 13, 2026, 1:49 am

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss granted sixth year of NCAA eligibility by state judge

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Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss won a legal battle against the NCAA for a sixth season of eligibility after a state judge ruled the NCAA “operated in bad faith" denying his 2026 request.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:49 am

2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest picks, odds, field, time: Expert predictions for NBA All-Star Saturday Night

NBA expert Larry Hartstein has locked in his picks for the NBA Slam Dunk contest 2026 as part of All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:23 pm

2026 NBA 3-Point Contest odds, predictions, field, time: Picks by expert on 40-17 run for All-Star Weekend

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA All-Star Weekend picks and predictions for Saturday's NBA 3-Point Contest 2026

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:12 pm

Pellegrino Matarazzo has turned Real Sociedad, now Real Madrid and their seven-game LaLiga winning streak loom

With Kylian Mbappe a doubt, can Real Sociedad keep their hot form and break Real Madrid's winning streak?

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:56 pm

2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest odds, field, picks, predictions, time: Best bets from expert on 40-17 run

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA dunk contest as a new champ will be crowned

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:48 pm

2026 Winter Olympics medal count: Keep track of Team USA's quest for gold in Italy

See which countries are leading the medal count from the Milan Cortina Winter Games

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:09 pm

2026 3-Point Contest predictions, odds, participants: NBA All-Star Saturday picks, bets by proven expert

SportsLine's Larry Hartstein just released his picks, predictions and best bets for the NBA 3-Point Contest 2026 on Saturday

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:15 pm

How to bet on NASCAR: 2026 Daytona 500 betting guide

Here's everything bettors need to know about NASCAR betting heading into the 2026 Daytona 500

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:35 pm

United States vs. Denmark odds, prediction, time: 2026 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey picks for February 14

SportsLine's expert Mike Severance reveals his USA vs. Denmark picks for their Winter Olympics men's hockey matchup on Saturday

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:29 pm

Michigan vs. UCLA odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 14 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated UCLA Bruins vs. Michigan Wolverines 10,000 times and revealed its college basketball picks for the Big Ten matchup on CBS and Paramount+

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:15 pm

Kentucky vs. Florida odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for February 14 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated No. 25 Kentucky Wildcats vs. No. 14 Florida Gators on Saturday and revealed its college basketball picks for this SEC matchup

Published: February 14, 2026, 11:47 am

Kansas vs. Iowa State odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for February 14 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks vs. No. 5 Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday and revealed its college basketball picks for this Big 12 Conference matchup

Published: February 14, 2026, 11:29 am

Duke vs. Clemson odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for February 14 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated No. 20 Clemson Tigers vs. No. 4 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday and revealed its college basketball picks for this ACC matchup

Published: February 14, 2026, 11:17 am

Bracketology Bubble Watch: Texas A&M hanging onto spot in field of 68; TCU vs. Oklahoma State has high stakes

Here's a look ahead at the weekend's biggest games involving the NCAA Tournament bubble

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:00 pm

NBA Rising Stars winners and losers: VJ Edgecombe wins MVP, Cooper Flagg misses showcase with injury

NBA All-Star weekend kicked off in Los Angeles Friday night

Published: February 14, 2026, 4:27 am

Arkansas basketball recruiting: Jordan Smith, No. 2 player in Class of 2026, puts 'trust' in John Calipari

Smith wants to be next in line of elite guards coached by Calipari who were selected in the NBA Draft

Published: February 14, 2026, 4:23 am

Michigan vs. UCLA prediction, pick, odds, spread: Wolverines have sights on No. 1 spot if they beat Bruins

No. 2 Michigan hosts UCLA on Saturday on CBS

Published: February 14, 2026, 3:02 am

Zac Gallen signs with Diamondbacks: Arizona brings back ace on one-year contract, per report

Gallen was unable to find a long-term contract this offseason

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:38 am

2026 Winter Olympics schedule: Where to watch Milan Cortina Games as Jordan Stolz looks to break more records

Stolz already set a new record in the 1000m speed skating competition and he'll look to do the same in the 500m

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:39 am

2026 NBA Rising Stars odds, predictions, format, start time: Picks by expert on 40-17 run

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and best bets for Friday's NBA Rising Stars game 2026

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:25 am

2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am leaderboard: Rickie Fowler surges into the hunt, Akshay Bhatia takes the lead

Bhatia and Fowler put together two of the best rounds of Friday to move to the top of the leaderboard at Pebble Beach

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:23 am

2026 Saudi Cup predictions, odds, horses, contenders from racing insider

SportsLine horse racing insider Michelle Yu, who correctly picked Forever Young to win last year's Saudi Cup, has identified her picks for this year's running of the world's richest horse race

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:29 pm

2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: Rosters and where to watch as festivities tip off in Los Angeles

The 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will feature an eclectic mix of stars from sports and entertainment

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:20 pm

2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA women's hockey schedule, results after quarterfinal rout of Italy

The U.S. is moving on to the semifinals after cruising past Italy 6-0 on Friday

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:46 pm

Michigan State vs. Wisconsin odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for February 13 from model

SportsLine's model simulated No. 10 Michigan State Spartans vs. Wisconsin Badgers on Friday and revealed its college basketball picks for this Big Ten matchup

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:30 pm

College basketball picks: Predictions for Duke vs. Clemson, Kentucky vs. Florida, more top 25 games Saturday

Our experts have picks for all of Saturday's big games as conference play heats up across the nation

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:42 pm

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson wants to make UFC debut at upcoming White House event

Steveson says he's been in frequent contact with the UFC

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:05 pm

Bad Bunny tried to create a path for Carlos Correa to play for Puerto Rico in 2026 World Baseball Classic

The music superstar offered to pay for an insurance policy for the Astros infielder, but Correa said he had to decline

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:07 pm

NBA Rising Stars Game: Rosters, live stream and where to watch Kon Knueppel, VJ Edgecombe, more

The annual Rising Stars Game will take place on Friday night

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:45 pm

Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit against NFL can proceed in court after judge's ruling

The judge ruled that the NFL's control over arbitration was a 'fatal flaw' in handling a discrimination case

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:39 pm

Adam Silver wants to 'root out' NBA tanking, but the incentives still greatly outweigh the fines

Silver fined the Jazz and Pacers on Thursday for behavior that 'undermines the foundation of NBA competition'

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:33 pm

2026 Daytona 500 props, odds, bets, picks, predictions: Experts backing Ty Gibbs

Phil Bobbitt and Steve Greco revealed their picks for Sunday's Daytona 500 2026 at Daytona International Speedway

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:28 pm

Everyone seems to be paying attention to NBA tanking -- yes, even the lottery picks themselves

Tanking, one of the biggest topics in the NBA entering All-Star weekend, is becoming harder and harder to ignore

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:21 pm

Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois fight: WBO heavyweight title on the line in May 9 clash

A former champion gets a chance to get his title back against a tough champion

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:16 pm

Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase participated in rigged pitch scheme during playoff game, feds say

The former All-Star remains on the restricted list by Major League Baseball for his ties to illegal gambling

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:16 pm

Longtime FCS standard bearer North Dakota State seeks fresh challenge with leap to FBS

After years of winning big in the FCS, North Dakota state is throwing its hat in a bigger ring -- and putting its money where its mouth is

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:57 pm

Manhattan vs. Niagara odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 13 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Manhattan Jaspers vs. Niagara Purple Eagles on Friday and revealed its college basketball picks for this MAAC matchup

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:52 pm

Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: What to watch on All-Star Weekend

Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:15 pm

NBA All-Star 2026: Team Vince defeats Team Melo to win Rising Stars championship game

All of the live updates, top moments and results from NBA All-Star 2026 weekend in Los Angeles.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:15 pm

'I blew it': Malinin falls twice in Olympic shocker

American sensation "Quad God" Ilia Malinin fell twice in a disastrous free skate, allowing Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov to claim a stunning gold medal.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:20 pm

Wroblewski calls out officiating after chippy U.S. win

Abbey Murphy was once again in the middle of the action, drawing and taking penalties as the U.S. women's hockey team cruised to a 6-0 win over Italy that got "a little spicy" and led to coach John Wroblewski sounding off on Olympic officiating.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:20 pm

Pinheiro Braathen wins GS gold in first for Brazil

Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom and earn South America's first medal at a Winter Games.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:20 pm

JJ aims to make final Daytona 500 start in 2027

Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson said that he will enter one additional Daytona 500 in 2027 before calling it a career.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:20 pm

76ers' Edgecombe named MVP in Rising Stars win

Philadelphia rookie VJ Edgecombe led Team Vince to victory in the Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star Weekend.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:20 pm

Baylor 1B's 3-grand slam game ties NCAA record

Tyce Armstrong made history in his Baylor debut by hitting three grand slams in a 15-2 win over New Mexico State. He became only the second college player to pull off that feat.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:20 pm

WR Kingston no longer at BYU after rape charge

Brigham Young University says its standout wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer a student there after he was arrested this week on a first-degree felony rape charge.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:20 pm

Tensions flare over curling cheating allegations

The often-sedate world of curling has gotten heated at the Winter Olympics as cheating allegations and audible curse words overshadowed a feisty match between two of the best men's teams.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:20 pm

🏈 One key offseason question for every NFL team

Which teams will make a splash move? Which teams must make adjustments? We answered big offseason questions.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:20 pm

2026 Winter Olympics: USA men's hockey back in action and more from Milan Cortina

Saturday at the Winter Olympics includes Team USA men's hockey looking to win against Denmark and USA curling round-robins.

Published: February 14, 2026, 4:24 am

Inside the controversy around the French ice dance team's Olympic gold

The French team's victory in ice dance has drawn criticism for a number of reasons. We break it down.

Published: February 14, 2026, 4:24 am

Men's Bracketology: Don't sleep on this year's bubble

The Last Four In and First Four Out groupings feature teams with big wins -- and high potential for March.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:58 pm

Watch guide: UConn-Georgetown, Arizona-Texas Tech carry big stakes

With projected 1-seeds in high-profile games, the door is open for movement at the top of the bracket.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:58 pm

Beyond dunking: Mac McClung's quest for full NBA roster status

Jumping over cars -- and Shaq -- wins fans but doesn't translate into the talents recruiters want to see

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:40 pm

Olympics men's hockey daily: U.S back in action against Denmark

Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and group standings here.

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:14 pm

A supersized Big Mac attack: Grades, takeaways from Canada's 5-1 win over Switzerland

Canada has two victories and a 10-1 goal differential in the tournament. Here's how Game 2 was won.

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:20 pm

Inside Macklin Celebrini's rise to stardom for the Sharks, Team Canada

Scoring the opening Olympic goal for his country was the latest milestone on the phenom's meteoric rise.

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:20 pm

Wetzel: A coach's lessons on fatherhood ... from 1948

Joe Judge was trying to make a point to help a player get a court injunction. Instead he got a viral moment.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:53 pm

11 draft prospects with a true first-round grade

There's a difference between going in Round 1 and being graded in Round 1, so who makes the list?

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:28 pm

2026 Daytona 500 preview: Your cheat sheet to the Great American Race

Impress your friends by repeating ESPN's easy-to-learn fun facts about the Great American Race ahead of this year's edition of the Daytona 500.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:46 pm

Who's really fastest in 2026? F1's new rules are confusing the pecking order -- and the drivers

Formula 1's new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:45 pm

Win projections for all 30 MLB teams -- and how the offseason changed expectations

Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:57 pm

Kyle Tucker's Dodgers contract: Final blow for labor peace?

Fans, players and owners are angry. What did this offseason mean for baseball's coming labor strife?

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:57 pm

Women's Bracketology: There's a new No. 1 seed

For the first time this season, there's a shake-up on the top line. Vanderbilt beat Texas to unseat the Longhorns.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:44 pm

Season preview: Top storylines, POY picks and MCWS predictions

Our college baseball experts break down the upcoming season and what they're most excited about.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:43 pm

How UCLA's softball star decided to join the basketball program

Why did one of the best softball players in the country add a second sport during her senior year?

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:42 pm

WNBA mock draft: Who follows Azzi Fudd at No. 1?

Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow projected No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:38 pm

Lapsed fan guide: Dodgers rule, offseason moves, trades, more

Everything you need to know about the 2026 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:05 pm

Fantasy draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more

All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:38 pm

Way-Too-Early All-America team: Forecasting college football's top players in 2026

From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position.

Published: February 13, 2026, 5:05 pm

Premier League superlatives: The 25 best and worst players at different skills

Who's the Premier League's fastest player? The slowest? Best passer? The worst? And more. Here are 25 superlatives from different skills.

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:22 pm

Weekend preview: Ronaldo's return; Inter-Juve in to decide title?

Cristiano Ronaldo ends his protest of PIF, while the 255th Derby d'Italia has big implications.

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:22 pm

UFC at the White House explained

The UFC is scheduled to host the first professional sporting event at the White House on June 14.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:07 pm

Transfer rumors, news: Man City, Chelsea want Brentford's Igor Thiago

Man City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are tracking Brenford's Igor Thiago, while Man United look to move on André Onana. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Published: February 14, 2026, 9:50 am

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Ireland vs Italy live: Hosts edge ahead trying to avoid Six Nations upset in Dublin

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Can Ireland get their campaign back on track after a tough night in Paris?

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:37 pm

Winter Olympics plunged into crisis as athletes deplete entire stock of 10,000 free condoms

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‘It is rule 62 of the Olympic Charter that we have to have a condoms story,’ says IOC spokesman Mark Adams

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:19 pm

Scotland vs England live: Calcutta Cup rivals collide in key Six Nations clash

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Will England’s winning run continue in Edinburgh?

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:19 pm

Matt Weston dreams of making more history with ‘bling’ double at Winter Olympics

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The 29-year-old has already demolished the opposition in the men’s skeleton.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:00 pm

Sweden and Canada in furious curling row after cheating allegations: ‘You can f*** off’

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Canada’s Marc Kennedy told Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson to ‘f*** off’ after his team were accused of double-touching the stone in their 8-6 win

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:25 pm

Tom Banton blitz saves England in nervy T20 World Cup win over Scotland

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Banton racked up 63 not out to help England to a five-wicket win over neighbours Scotland in Kolkata

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:16 pm

Jim Ratcliffe should learn about his own club before spouting his nonsense on immigrants

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Ratcliffe’s ill-advised comments on immigration were plainly anti-football and reignited the argument that clubs should be owned by supporters, not private or state interests, writes Miguel Delaney

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:11 pm

Tottenham appoint Igor Tudor as interim manager until end of season

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The former Juventus manager takes over until the end of the season, as Spurs bid to avoid the drop

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:52 pm

Team GB shock world champions Canada to reignite Olympic curling campaign

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GB were yet to register a win in the women’s curling competition but have stamped their mark by beating the favourites for gold

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:30 pm

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, format, teams, groups and how to watch on TV

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Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:22 pm

Alain Baxter pleased to ‘pave the way’ for a new breed of British alpine skiers

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The Scot had his era-defining achievement erased from the history books.

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:00 pm

Bruno Guimaraes set for months out in mammoth Newcastle injury blow

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Guimaraes hobbled off in the closing stages of Tuesday night's win against Tottenham with a hamstring problem

Published: February 14, 2026, 11:56 am

SailGP racing halted after high-speed crash leaves one sailor hospitalised

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One sailor was left with compound fractures to both legs after the collision in Auckland on Saturday

Published: February 14, 2026, 11:36 am

Luke Matheson relishing limelight of Macclesfield’s shock FA Cup run after teenage stardom

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Matheson was just 16 when he scored a stunner at Old Trafford for Rochdale, garnering hype that eventually earned him a move to the Premier League

Published: February 14, 2026, 10:41 am

Matt Weston strikes Olympic gold and wants to win everything – even Monopoly

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The dual world champion had led from the beginning of the competition.

Published: February 14, 2026, 9:10 am

KO artists Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois to clash in world heavyweight title fight

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Wardley defends the WBO belt against his fellow Briton, who aims to bounce back from a second loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Published: February 14, 2026, 8:23 am

Liam Rosenior hails Chelsea’s ‘outstanding professionals’ after cup win at Hull

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Pedro Neto fired a hat-trick and Brazil winger Estevao was also on target for the Premier League side.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:08 am

‘Quad God’ falls to earth as Mikhail Shaidorov wins gold in figure skating drama

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All-conquering Ilia Malinin headed into the free skate with a five-point lead over his rivals but plummeted out of medal contention to finish eighth.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:47 pm

‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin beaten for first time in two years in stunning men’s skating final

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Malinin has not been beaten in two and a half years but crumbled under the pressure of the Olympic final

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:47 pm

Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool role is changing – and not in the way we expected

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The last time Brighton travelled to Liverpool, Salah seemed destined to exit Anfield – now he is back in the team and is starting to have more of an impact, even if it remains well short of last season’s peak

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:30 pm

Arne Slot confirms Liverpool in fresh talks with Ibrahima Konate over contract extension

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Liverpool risk losing Konate on a free transfer in the summer when his current deal expires

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:30 pm

Maro Itoje and Pep Guardiola react to Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration

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Manchester United minority owner Ratcliffe this week sparked controversy by claiming the UK had been “colonised” by immigrants.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:30 pm

Wrexham dare to dream after Josh Windass secures landmark FA Cup victory at Ipswich

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Ipswich 0-1 Wrexham: Kieran McKenna made 10 changes and the visitors took advantage to advance to the fifth round for the first time since 1997

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:12 pm

Pedro Neto hits hat-trick to show Chelsea’s different side in FA Cup thrashing at Hull

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Hull 0-4 Chelsea: Liam Rosenior guided the Blues into the fifth round on his return to his former club, with Estevao Willian also on the scoresheet

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:02 pm

Ice-cool Matt Weston makes history and ends Team GB’s medal drought with skeleton gold

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The reigning world champion and World Cup winner withstood all the pressure to break the Cortina track record four times in a row on his way to becoming Britain’s first ever men’s skeleton Olympic champion

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:50 pm

Who is Matt Weston? Skeleton star and team GB’s first Winter Olympics gold medallist

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Matt Weston is a former elite athlete in two other sports before he became a serial winner in skeleton

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:30 pm

Winter Olympics live: Matt Weston ends Team GB medal drought and makes history with skeleton gold

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Team GB’s Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt will go for skeleton medals on day 7 with plenty of other Brits also in action

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:18 pm

Lindsey Vonn shares video update from hospital bed after horror Olympic crash

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Lindsey Vonn has shared an update from her hospital bed after her horror Winter Olympic crash.

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:56 pm

GB sliders boost medal hopes with impressive outings in skeleton heats

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Tabby Stoecker, Freya Tarbit and Amelia Coltman are all inside the top 10 heading into the final heats and can challenge the medal places

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:49 pm

NBA legend Chris Paul announces retirement on opening day of All-Star weekend

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Paul has called time on his 21-season career that saw him win two Olympic gold medals

Published: February 13, 2026, 6:59 pm

The trend that explains why Tottenham have turned to Igor Tudor to save them

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Former Juventus coach Tudor is set to take over at Tottenham on an interim basis after proving himself as a short-term solution in Italy, but with his appointment comes the risk of repeating a Premier League cautionary tale

Published: February 13, 2026, 6:29 pm

Lindsey Vonn set for further surgery on broken leg as she posts video update from hospital bed

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Lindsey Vonn has already had three operations and is set for further surgery on her broken leg this weekend

Published: February 13, 2026, 6:02 pm

Ukrainian skeleton racer loses appeal to be reinstated in Winter Olympics after helmet row

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Vladyslav Heraskevych took his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after he was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet bearing the images of Ukrainians killed as a result of Russia’s invasion of the country

Published: February 13, 2026, 5:18 pm

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek both withdraw from one of the WTA’s biggest events

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World No 1 Sabalenka and World No 2 Swiatek both signalled that they would be prepared to miss some WTA 1000 this season rather than commit to a full schedule

Published: February 13, 2026, 4:16 pm

Ben Earl reveals England are taking inspiration from last year’s Calcutta Cup

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Steve Borthwick’s team, currently on a 12-Test winning run, are seeking their first victory at Murrayfield since 2020.

Published: February 13, 2026, 4:13 pm

How England can break Murrayfield hoodoo to win the Calcutta Cup

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England have won just once in the Scottish capital in the last decade and face a test of their Six Nations title credentials

Published: February 13, 2026, 4:06 pm

Venue for Tyson Fury’s comeback confirmed as Briton fights in familiar surroundings

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The former world heavyweight champion will emerge from his fifth career retirement in April, as he takes on Russia’s Arslanbek Makhmudov

Published: February 13, 2026, 4:00 pm

England captain Maro Itoje condemns Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘ridiculous’ immigration comments

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Maro Itoje believes Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration were ‘ridiculous’ and ‘wrong’

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:58 pm

Tom Aspinall explains issues in training as eye injury persists for UFC champion

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Aspinall has just undergone a second surgery, four months after a series of eye pokes spoiled his first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:43 pm

Norwegian biathlete who confessed to cheating on his girlfriend wins another Olympic medal

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Strula Holm Laegreid of Norway won his second bronze medal at the Winter Olympics on Friday

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:31 pm

India and Pakistan fans flock to Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup clash amid soaring travel costs after boycott U-turn

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India and Pakistan will face each other in the T20 World Cup in the latest instalment of one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:58 pm

Man City midfielder Rodri faces potential ban for rant on refereeing after Tottenham draw

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The Spain international said referees “have to be neutral” after City’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham in the Premier League

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:58 pm

Sean Strickland launches tirade at Khamzat Chimaev over former training partner’s UFC title reign

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Ex-middleweight champion Strickland is not happy about Chimaev’s time with the title so far

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:55 pm

Pep Guardiola issues passionate response to Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised by immigrants’ claim

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Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe claimed earlier this week that the UK has been ‘colonised by immigrants’ before apologising for his use of language

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:44 pm

Johannes Klaebo wins record-equalling gold as GB’s Andrew Musgrave shines in cross-country skiing

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Andrew Musgrave finished sixth in the 10km interval start, breaking his own record for best British result in Olympic cross-country skiing

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:43 pm

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