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Controversial skier Eileen Gu settles for silver after defending gold medal bid falls short in Milan

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Eileen Gu won silver in the freeski big air event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, as she was unable to defend her gold from the 2022 Beijing Games.

Published: February 17, 2026, 2:06 am

Norwegian skier has epic meltdown after costly error with Olympic gold in sight during slalom event

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Norway's Atle Lie McGrath threw his ski poles in frustration after losing a 59-second lead, allowing Switzerland's Loïc Meillard to claim Olympic gold in men's slalom on Monday.

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:52 pm

Stephen A Smith blames LeBron James for NBA Slam Dunk Contest's entertainment decline

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Stephen A. Smith placed blame on LeBron James for ruining the NBA Slam Dunk Contest after fans heavily criticized this year's lackluster All-Star Weekend event.

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:47 pm

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham explains why Los Angeles doesn't appeal to her

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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham opened up about her dislike for Los Angeles in a video posted to her TikTok page on Sunday afternoon.

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:39 pm

American Elana Meyers Taylor finally captures gold medal at Winter Olympics, makes Team USA history

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American Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor raced as quick as she could down the bobsled track and glided to the first gold medal of her Olympic career.

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:21 pm

Browns safety Ronnie Hickman assaulted at New York City hotel, team says

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Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted by four individuals in a New York City hotel lobby on Monday morning, as authorities investigate the incident.

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:27 pm

Olympic skier shocks announcers in medal-winning race: 'I can't believe my eyes'

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Japan's Ikuma Horishima won silver in the Olympic dual moguls after an incredible backwards finish down the mountain goes viral at 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:16 pm

Dolphins to release star wide receiver Tyreek Hill: reports

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The Miami Dolphins are reportedly set to release Tyreek Hill as the new management running the team makes a crucial decision to shape the 2026 roster.

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:33 pm

Team USA women's hockey shuts out Sweden, moves to gold medal game at Winter Olympics

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Team USA women's ice hockey crushed Sweden in the semifinals of the Winter Olympics tournament on Monday, winning their matchup 5-0.

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:21 pm

American Olympian disqualified from ski jumping competition over equipment issue

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American Olympian Annika Belshaw was disqualified from the large hill ski jumping event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games over an equipment violation.

Published: February 16, 2026, 5:56 pm

Ex-NFL Pro Bowl lineman Tre' Johnson dead at 54

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Tre' Johnson, a former NFL lineman who earned one Pro Bowl selection, died over the weekend during a family trip, his wife said Sunday. He was 54.

Published: February 16, 2026, 5:06 pm

Simone Biles' NFL husband says he was nearly robbed while in Italy for Winter Olympics

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Jonathan Owens, the husband of Olympic legend Simone Biles, said Sunday he was nearly robbed while in Milan, Italy, for the Winter Games.

Published: February 16, 2026, 3:53 pm

Ilia Malinin hints at intense Olympic pressure days after unexpected result

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American Olympic star Ilia Malinin opened up about the immense pressure he and other athletes faced at the Winter Games in a post on his social media.

Published: February 16, 2026, 3:29 pm

Tennis player claims sport's culture is 'racist' in scathing social media post

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Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava issued a "f--- you" statement to the sport on Saturday as she announced the 2026 season will be her last year.

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:25 pm

American speedskater crashes into opponents during Winter Olympics heat

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American short track speedskater Brandon Kim crashed during a heat on Monday as Team USA looked to make some inroads in the last week of the Olympics.

Published: February 16, 2026, 12:45 pm

Olympic ski jumper disqualified from event over boot size

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Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig was disqualified from the finals of the long hill event on Sunday after his boots were measured to be too long.

Published: February 16, 2026, 12:10 pm

Spike Lee wears pro-Palestinian outfit to NBA All-Star Game with Israeli-born player competing

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Spike Lee was seated courtside at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday wearing a pro-Palestinian outfit while Israeli-born Deni Avdija was competing in it.

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:37 am

Mehdi Hasan rips LeBron James over Israel comments at NBA All-Star Game

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Former MS NOW host Mehdi Hasan took aim at Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after he gave a message to fans back in Israel on Sunday.

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:12 am

LeBron James dodges retirement questions as he made record 22nd All-Star Game appearance

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LeBron James sets an NBA record with his 22nd All-Star appearance, but he remains uncertain about his future, telling reporters he doesn't know what he wants to do yet.

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:36 am

Anthony Edwards leads Team Stars, earns MVP in revamped NBA All-Star Game format

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Anthony Edwards won the NBA All-Star MVP, as Team Stars defeated Team Stripes, 47-21, in a revamped tournament format featuring the game's best to play.

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:58 am

MLB All-Stars react to Dodgers' massive $400 million payroll for 2026 season: 'I f---ing love it'

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Dodgers' massive spending spree sparked MLB controversy as team built a $400M roster for their third straight World Series championship run this season.

Published: February 16, 2026, 12:37 am

College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions for Michigan vs. Purdue and more Top 25 games on Tuesday

The No. 1 Wolverines face No. 7 Purdue in a Big Ten brawl that is one of the marquee games on a night jam-packed with great action

Published: February 17, 2026, 3:49 am

2026 Genesis Invitational odds, picks: Surprising predictions by golf model that's called 16 majors

SportsLine's model simulated the The Genesis Invitational 2026 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour picks for this Signature Event

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:30 am

Houston vs. Iowa State odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 16 from advanced model

SportsLine's model simulated the Houston Cougars vs. Iowa State Cyclones and revealed its Monday college basketball picks for this top-5 matchup

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:26 am

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 16, 2026, 11:27 pm

2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA women's hockey schedule, results after semifinal blowout of Sweden

The U.S. is heading to the gold medal game as its dominant Olympic run continues

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:28 pm

Yankees' Aaron Judge has one more tool he wants to add to his repertoire for the 2026 MLB season

Judge is coming off his third MVP award and still looking to improve

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:05 pm

Real Madrid face Benfica again as title charge kicks into high gear: 'A wounded king is dangerous'

Real Madrid travel to Benfica on Tuesday for the first leg of the knockout phase playoffs and will be aided by the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold from injury

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:05 pm

Duke vs. Syracuse odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 16 from advanced model

SportsLine's model simulated the Duke Blue Devils vs. Syracuse Orange and revealed its Monday college basketball picks for this ACC matchup

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:58 pm

2026 Winter Olympics schedule: Where to watch Milan Cortina Games as U.S. stars Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu skate

Plus, Mac Forehand goes for gold in the men's big air freestyle skiing

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:55 pm

UEFA Champions League expert predictions, picks for playoffs: Will PSG and Real Madrid be title contenders?

The playoffs begin on Tuesday, and here's how our experts think this week will play out

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:46 pm

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets by targeting Duke-Syracuse, Iowa State-Houston on Monday

DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for college basketball betting on Monday

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:31 pm

Tyreek Hill landing spots: Chiefs, Bills and other AFC contenders among top fits after Dolphins release WR

Hill turns 32 on March 1 and is working his way back from a torn ACL suffered in Week 4 of the 2025 season

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:16 pm

Agent of change: Anthony Kim's win at LIV Golf Adelaide proves rebirth possible through revision

It took Kim more than a decade to return to the game and LIV Golf nearly half as long to create a material moment

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:07 pm

Browns safety Ronnie Hickman assaulted at New York City hotel, treated for minor injuries

Hickman just completed his third season with the Browns

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:54 pm

HQ PM Newsletter 2/16/2026

What to watch Monday: Syracuse-Duke, Houston-Iowa State in high-stakes college hoops action, UCL best bets

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:35 pm

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: No. 2 Houston at No. 6 Iowa State, Syracuse at No. 3 Duke, more

Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:30 pm

What's next for Dolphins after Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb releases? Tua Tagovailoa's future, new roster moves

Jeff Hafley has a big offseason ahead

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:12 pm

Dolphins release Tyreek Hill: Miami moves on from injured star receiver ahead of 2026 contract guarantees

Hill missed most of the 2025 season with a knee injury

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:10 pm

Colgate vs. Boston University odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 16 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Boston University vs. Colgate 10,000 times and revealed picks for Monday's matchup on CBS Sports Network

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:00 pm

Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb goes on epic rant demanding explanation after technical foul

Gottlieb earned a tech late in the second half in a close loss to Milwaukee and let his frustrations be known

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:59 pm

2026 Men's Olympic Hockey predictions: Canada, USA on collision course for gold medal showdown

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine offers his predictions for the medalists in the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:35 pm

Louisiana vs. Old Dominion odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 16 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Old Dominion Monarchs on Monday and revealed its college basketball picks for this Sun Belt matchup

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:30 pm

Sacramento State joins MAC: Hornets join FBS ranks in time for 2026 college football season

Sacramento State is set to pay a steep $18 million fee to make the jump from FCS, according to reports

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:28 pm

2026 Genesis Invitational odds, PGA prop picks, predictions, bets: Proven model backing Tommy Fleetwood Top 5

The SportsLine model reveals its top PGA Tour props picks for The Genesis Invitational 2026, which begins Thursday from Riviera Country Club near Los Angeles

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:37 pm

Ilia Malinin posts about mental struggles and his 'inevitable crash' at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Malinin plans to tell the story of his struggles in a new skating routine

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:20 pm

Champions League burning questions: Can Jose Mourinho upset Real Madrid again? Are PSG back on track?

Are Newcastle on upset watch as they head to face upstart Qarabag?

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:01 pm

Motor sports betting guide: Best NASCAR betting strategies, F1 betting tips, more

Motor sports betting has become a significant market for sportsbooks in the last few years, so here's a look at what to know when wagering on racing events

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:32 pm

SE Louisiana vs. East Texas A&M odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 16 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. East Texas A&M Lions on Monday and revealed its college basketball picks for this Southland Conference matchup

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:16 pm

Michigan jumps Arizona for No. 1 spot in AP Top 25, North Carolina drops in college basketball rankings

Michigan is the fourth different team to hold the No. 1 spot this season

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:05 pm

Courtside scouting report on Azzi Fudd: What we learned from watching UConn star, possible No. 1 pick up close

Fudd went for 25 points against Marquette to help the Huskies remain undefeated

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:08 pm

Fantasy Basketball Week 18 Start/Sit: Why Fantasy managers may want to prioritize Tristan Vukcevic

With Alex Sarr likely to miss time, consider placing Tristan Vukcevic on your Fantasy radar

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:09 pm

Footy Fix: Champions League returns to action with Real Madrid and PSG both fighting for knockout round spots

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, UEFA Women's Champions League returns on Tuesday

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:00 pm

College football's longest active home win streaks entering 2026: Indiana, Ole Miss on double-digit runs

The reigning national champions have not lost at home in Memorial Stadium since Curt Cignetti began his tenure leading the Hoosiers

Published: February 16, 2026, 5:59 pm

NFL franchise tag candidates, plus Tyreek Hill landing spots and Backstreet Boys seek Super Bowl halftime

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Feb. 16

Published: February 16, 2026, 5:59 pm

Michigan back on top in Coaches Poll, Houston continues to climb in college basketball rankings

Michigan returned to the No. 1 spot in this week's college basketball rankings

Published: February 16, 2026, 5:58 pm

SportsLine Newsletter Monday, February 16, 2026

Today's best bets + Houston-Iowa State + New-look Mets open camp

Published: February 16, 2026, 5:58 pm

Hill, cut by Fins, vows 'the Cheetah will be back'

The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space.

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:12 am

USA's Meyers Taylor, 41, wins 1st Olympic gold

The United States' Elana Meyers Taylor won the women's monobob title Monday to win her first Olympic gold medal at age 41.

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:12 am

U.S. women's hockey to face Canada in final

The Americans continued their dominant run through the women's hockey tournament, routing Sweden 5-0 to reach the gold medal game vs. Canada.

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:12 am

Shooting at R.I. rink leaves 3 dead, teams fleeing

A shooting inside a Rhode Island hockey rink Monday left three people dead, several others injured and the two high school teams playing fleeing the ice as it all unfolded.

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:12 am

Judge: Frustrated by slow start to Yanks' winter

Aaron Judge said the start of the Yankees' offseason was "frustrating" but believes the team is in a better spot now.

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:12 am

Browns' Hickman assaulted at New York hotel

Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted in the lobby of a New York City hotel early Monday morning, the team said.

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:12 am

French hockey player who fought Wilson banned

France's Pierre Crinon, who fought Canada's Tom Wilson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, was suspended Monday by the French ice hockey federation.

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:12 am

Own goal ends dream FA Cup run for Macclesfield

Macclesfield were unable to recreate the magic of last month's FA Cup win over Crystal Palace, with a Sam Heathcote own goal sending Brentford through to the fifth round after a spirited contest at Moss Rose.

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:12 am

📈 Men's NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch

Seton Hall is still fourth in a Big East expected to send three teams to the NCAA tournament.

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:12 am

The ultimate debate: Skubal or Skenes? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 starting pitchers in MLB

We break down the best players at every spot on the diamond entering 2026, starting with a star-studded position featuring two of baseball's biggest stars.

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:58 pm

2026 Winter Olympics: 'Blade Angels' take the ice, American teens in snowboard final and more

Tuesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.

Published: February 17, 2026, 4:03 am

The crushing weight of Olympic pressure -- and how athletes can prepare for it

Even "unbeatable" athletes such as Ilia Malinin feel overwhelmed in the Olympic spotlight. How can they combat it? Experts weigh in.

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:00 pm

The 11 trades we want to see this NFL offseason: Barnwell finds new homes for 15 players

DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again? And a new WR1 for the Bills? Let's build 11 win-win deals.

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:43 pm

Why did the Dolphins release Tyreek Hill now, and what's next for him?

Miami cut ties with the receiver, but questions remain for the franchise and Tyreek Hill. Here's what we know.

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:17 pm

Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Michigan is the new No. 1

After nine straight weeks at the top, the Wildcats fall after back-to-back losses, making way for the Wolverines.

Published: February 17, 2026, 12:04 am

The top 10 women's college basketball games left in the regular season

Regular-season titles, conference tournament seeds and NCAA tournament hopes are on the line.

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:05 pm

Women's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Duke into top 10, Georgia returns, Minnesota debuts

The top five stayed the same, Duke entered the top 10, and Maryland and TCU were the biggest climbers.

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:05 pm

What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend

NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:31 pm

Macclesfield FC's cup magic ends with an own goal, but with their legacy secure

A second FA Cup shock always seemed unrealistic for tiny Macclesfield, but Monday's home defeat to Brentford does little to shake their legacy in this storied competition.

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:40 pm

How we can improve the Champions League: New mini-league? Clubs picking opponents?

Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti and Bill Connelly offer their best ideas for how to solve the Champions League's woes.

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:22 pm

Reddick's Daytona 500 win a buzzer-beater befitting of his boss: Michael Jordan

The race itself was a near-perfect representation of what the Daytona 500 has become in recent years.

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:02 pm

College baseball Week 1: Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch

With upsets of top teams and electric plays across the whole sport, how did the top 25 rankings shake out?

Published: February 16, 2026, 3:21 pm

College football had an incredible season. Remember how we got here

The sport's manifest destiny opened doors for Indiana and others. Consolidating power and access could eliminate the thrill of that growth.

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:46 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 16, 2026, 1:46 pm

Inter-Juve ruined by one of the worst refereeing decisions; Liverpool turn a corner?

The big game of the Serie A weekend was ruined by a big refereeing error; what matters now is making sure it doesn't happen again. Plus: Liverpool show more signs of recovery, and Vini Jr. steps up for Real Madrid.

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:45 pm

Is soccer better without VAR? FA Cup shows nobody really knows

Neither the third or fourth rounds of the FA Cup used VAR, yet they produced opposite reactions on whether soccer needs the technology.

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:45 pm

No more Rivalry Week? Explaining MLS' new schedule format for 2026

The new MLS season for 2026 is about to begin, and with it comes changes to the league's schedule. So what exactly is the plan?

Published: February 16, 2026, 3:18 pm

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Tottenham eye Bayern's Kim

Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly looking to sign Kim Min-jae from Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:53 am

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 16, 2026, 7:06 am

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Coventry can believe in Premier League dream again after Haji Wright’s hat-trick sinks title rivals Middlesbrough

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Coventry City 3-1 Middlesbrough: Haji Wright scored a well-taken hat-trick to send Frank Lampard’s side back above rivals Boro to the top of the Championship

Published: February 17, 2026, 2:12 am

Newcastle to clash with Manchester City as FA Cup fifth-round draw confirmed

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Championship side Wrexham welcome eight-time winners Chelsea while Fulham entertain Southampton in the next round of the Cup

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:22 pm

Brentford beat non-league Macclesfield to avoid FA Cup upset

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Sam Heathcote’s second-half own goal settled the fourth-round tie.

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:18 pm

Brentford boss Keith Andrews visits Macclesfield dressing room after FA Cup win

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The National League North side narrowly lost to the Bees in the fourth round.

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:51 pm

Tearful Kirsty Muir ‘really proud’ despite more Winter Olympic medal heartbreak

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Muir had to settle for fourth place in the women’s Big Air final.

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:25 pm

Kirsty Muir denied Olympic medal for second time in a week after crashing in Big Air final

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The Scot finished fourth after crashing in her third run, adding to her agonising fourth place from last week’s slopestyle competition

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:06 pm

Kirsty Muir suffers more medal heartbreak with fourth place in freestyle Big Air

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Muir finished just off the podium for the second time.

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:20 pm

Tyson Fury explains why Arslanbek Makhmudov is right opponent for comeback fight

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Fury will box Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, as the Briton emerges from retirement for the fifth time

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:52 pm

Who is Arslanbek Makhmudov? Tyson Fury’s next opponent and bear wrestler plotting huge upset

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The towering Russian heavyweight could provide a tricky test for Fury after 17 months out of the ring

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:45 pm

Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua car crash influenced his return to boxing

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Fury will box Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, as the Briton emerges from retirement for the fifth time

Published: February 16, 2026, 8:38 pm

FA Cup fifth-round draw live: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea among clubs to discover opponents

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The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup took place ahead of Macclesfield’s tie against Brentford

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:41 pm

England centre Tommy Freeman ‘struggled without realising it’ after Lions tour

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Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson and head coach Sam Vesty spotted that Freeman’s “mental state wasn’t in the best spot”.

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:24 pm

The ‘cheating’ accusations, secret filming, and curling scandal engulfing the Winter Olympics

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Great Britain will have to beat Canada, the team at the centre of furious cheating accusations at the Winter Olympics, to keep their hopes of a medal alive on Tuesday

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:09 pm

Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale have inspired next generation – GB coach

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The pair won mixed team snowboard-cross gold.

Published: February 16, 2026, 5:43 pm

Chris Kavanagh will not referee Premier League game this weekend after controversial FA Cup decisions

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His performance was heavily criticised by players and media pundits

Published: February 16, 2026, 5:41 pm

Britain’s Olympic champions hope ‘surreal’ triumph can inspire and grow interest in snow sports

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Huw Nightingale and Charlotte Bankes made history with their gold medal in the mixed team snowboard cross and believe more success for Team GB is on the horizon

Published: February 16, 2026, 5:39 pm

Will Jacks sends defiant message after England limp through T20 World Cup group stage

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England picked up unconvincing wins against Nepal, Scotland and Italy to progress to the next stage of the tournament

Published: February 16, 2026, 4:23 pm

Matt Weston reveals he won double Olympic gold despite shoulder injury that requires surgery

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Weston and Stoecker partied until 4am to celebrate winning the first-ever mixed team skeleton event, adding another to Weston’s historic individual gold on Friday

Published: February 16, 2026, 4:19 pm

Emma Raducanu falls to Antonia Ruzic in Dubai Tennis Championships opener

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The British number one fought back in the second set to level the match and led 2-0 in the decider before losing all momentum.

Published: February 16, 2026, 4:06 pm

Norwegian skier suffers Winter Olympics meltdown after missing out on medal

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Atle Lie McGrath struggled to control his emotions after failing to win an Olympic medal

Published: February 16, 2026, 3:59 pm

Emma Raducanu’s physical struggles continue in first-round Dubai exit

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Raducanu received medical attention as she lost 6-1 6-7 6-2 to the lucky loser Antonia Ruzic in Dubai

Published: February 16, 2026, 3:53 pm

‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin reveals reason behind his ‘inevitable crash’ after disastrous Olympic performance

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Heavy favorite Ilia Malinin fell on multiple occasions as he missed out on an Olympic medal

Published: February 16, 2026, 3:33 pm

Tottenham assistant sacked after just one month as Igor Tudor brings in new coaching team

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John Heitinga was added to Thomas Frank’s coaching staff last month but has now left the club

Published: February 16, 2026, 3:11 pm

Best Football Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Ranked and Reviewed (February 2026)

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We’ve compared over 50 licensed football betting sites to bring you the best 10 football bookmakers on the market

Published: February 16, 2026, 3:10 pm

Troy Parrott on becoming Republic of Ireland’s hero, Mourinho’s impact and searching for ‘big moments’

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After instilling belief in pursuit of World Cup 2026 qualification, Parrott tells Miguel Delaney about his newfound stardom, how he transformed his game and aspirations for the future

Published: February 16, 2026, 3:04 pm

British skier Dave Ryding signs off on Winter Olympics career with fifth and final appearance

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The 39-year-old finished 17th in the slalom in his fifth Winter Olympics, with teammate Billy Major one place above him

Published: February 16, 2026, 2:58 pm

England survive another huge scare against Italy to keep T20 World Cup hopes alive

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For the second time this tournament, England were given a fright by a cricketing minnow but battled past the impressive Italians by 24 runs to confirm their spot in the Super 8s

Published: February 16, 2026, 2:44 pm

England star shining in Saudi Arabia refuses to give up on World Cup dream

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Ivan Toney was part of the England squad that made the final at Euro 2024

Published: February 16, 2026, 2:39 pm

Sam Prendergast is not Ireland’s fly-half answer – it’s time for Jack Crowley

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Prendergast has been anointed as the successor to Johnny Sexton in the Irish No 10 jersey but his struggles have reached a point that Munsterman Crowley must be handed the reins

Published: February 16, 2026, 2:33 pm

Gabriel Jesus: Arsenal face ‘tough’ Wolves challenge before north London derby

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Arsenal will have the opportunity to extend their Premier League advantage over rivals Manchester City to seven points when they travel to Molineux.

Published: February 16, 2026, 2:04 pm

Leigh Wood, Josh Warrington, and the importance of genuine nastiness in boxing

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More than two years after their first fight, Wood and Warrington will meet again. Steve Bunce explains why this is one of Britain’s most underrated rivalries

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:56 pm

The four teams that show why the Champions League play-offs work

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The extra two games can be a burden for some of Europe’s royalty, but, as Richard Jolly details, the extra stage affords a stage to shine for a more diverse selection of sides across the continent

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:42 pm

Best free bets UK: Top betting sign up offers

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Free bets are available across UK betting sites for new and existing customers, though value varies widely depending on odds, expiry and restrictions.

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:19 pm

Canadian curler insists there is ‘no chance’ they intentionally cheated at Winter Olympics

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Canada’s curling team was accused of cheating during their game with Sweden on Friday

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:12 pm

Richard Hammond’s daughter, 25, crashes Formula E car: ‘He’s going to cry’

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Izzy Hammond was taking part in a special event for influencers in Formula E cars in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:08 pm

Secret tech, espionage and marginal gains: Why Team GB are world-beaters in skeleton

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In winter sports, where a fraction of a second can mean the difference between winning and losing, staying a technological step ahead of the competition is vital

Published: February 16, 2026, 1:02 pm

Wayne Rooney says referees are over-reliant on VAR

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Kavanagh and his assistants were criticised for their performance in the FA Cup tie at Villa Park.

Published: February 16, 2026, 12:47 pm

The highly contagious virus spreading at the Olympics – and how to stop it

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The norovirus outbreak at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games has already affected several teams

Published: February 16, 2026, 12:36 pm

Simone Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens describes moment he came face-to-face with robber at Winter OIympics

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Fans asked NFL star Owens whether he had considered chasing down the thief after he confirmed he was ‘not fast at all’

Published: February 16, 2026, 12:16 pm

‘Cool Runnings’ fan Lewis Hamilton backed for bobsleigh stardom after F1

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Lewis Hamilton has previously expressed an interest in trying his hand at bobsledding

Published: February 16, 2026, 12:14 pm

Celtics star Jaylen Brown accuses Beverly Hills of lying after his All-Star Game event was shut down

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Jaylen Brown was hosting an event on the eve of the All-Star Game

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:45 am

Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington 2: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekend

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Wood will step out in front of a hometown crowd in Nottingham, where he bids to beat Warrington again

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:34 am

Kansas State basketball coach fired after fans wore bags over their heads in protest

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Jerome Tang was fired by Kansas State University on Sunday night

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:25 am

Garcia vs Barrios: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekend

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Ryan Garcia will bid to become a fully-fledged world champion for the first time, potentially setting up a huge clash with Conor Benn

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:14 am

Ireland launch investigation into ‘cowardly’ racist abuse aimed at debutant

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Edogbo was subjected to racist abuse after making his debut for Ireland against Italy in the Six Nations

Published: February 16, 2026, 11:01 am

Best horse racing betting sites UK for February 2026

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Compare over 50 licensed horse racing betting sites and find out which are the top five in the UK, according to horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:45 am

Scathing Dana White mocks Eddie Hearn to ignite boxing feud: ‘Like beating up babies’

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UFC president White has kickstarted a boxing venture, which has seen his cordial relationship with Hearn deteriorate

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:38 am

Betting sites UK: Best and new online bookmakers

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With hundreds of regulated betting sites available to UK players, there’s no shortage of trusted brands and betting sign up offers to choose from.

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:28 am

Kim Hellberg’s high-octane football has Middlesbrough closing in on the Premier League before Coventry clash

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The little-known Swedish coach was tracked by Middlesbrough after impressing in his homeland, writes Lawrence Ostlere. Now, after a decade away, the club are closing in on a return to the top flight

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:20 am

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 16, 2026, 10:19 am

Richard Hammond’s daughter issues update after ‘monumental’ crash

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Richard Hammond’s daughter, Izzy Hammond, has issued an update after she was involved in a crash during a Formula E influencer event in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (15 February).

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:18 am

Doddie Weir’s widow takes on 750-mile cycling challenge to raise money for MND charity he founded

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Rugby legend Doddie Weir passed away in November 2022 after living with motor neurone disease for six years

Published: February 16, 2026, 10:04 am

Andy Farrell hits out at Irish ‘keyboard warriors’ in emotional defence of Sam Prendergast

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Farrell claimed journalists were ‘making it up’ that Ireland fans cheered Prendergast’s removal during their narrow Six Nations win over Italy, insisting the cheers were for his fly-half replacement Jack Crowley

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:12 am

Air fares to US fall for World Cup 2026 – but domestic prices soar

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Exclusive: Flights from Europe to most host cities are cheaper than a year ago – and expert says ‘transatlantic fares could fall further’

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:00 am

Former NFL All-Pro Tre’ Johnson dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ aged 54

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Tre’ Johnson’s wife confirmed that he passed away during a brief family trip

Published: February 16, 2026, 9:00 am

Collin Morikawa holds off Scottie Scheffler to end title drought at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

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In a wild final round of wind and lead changes, Morikawa had the right response for Scheffler's bold charge

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:48 am

Winter Olympics 2026: Schedule in full and day-by-day events

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Dates and times of all 116 events across 19 days in Milano Cortina

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:20 am

GB’s Kirsty Muir bids for Big Air redemption after ‘a bit of heartbreak’ in Olympic slopestyle

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Exclusive interview: 48 hours after an agonising fourth-place finish in her freeski slopestyle final, Team GB’s Kirsty Muir tells The Independent how she put heartbreak behind her in search of an elusive Olympic medal

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:04 am

Six Nations team of the week: Which players impressed in round two?

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Which players caught the eye in an action-packed weekend?

Published: February 16, 2026, 7:00 am

Inside Dominik Szoboszlai’s main-character energy season, and the unavoidable Liverpool comparison

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From a variety of roles, Szoboszlai has reached double figures for the season while looking a worthy inheritor of Steven Gerrard’s No 8 shirt and a future Liverpool captain

Published: February 16, 2026, 6:00 am

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