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‘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" in denying his 2026 season request.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:49 am

Slovak man who traveled to Winter Olympics to cheer on hockey team arrested after 16 years on lam

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A Slovakian hockey fan was arrested in Milan on a 16-year-old warrant and missed his team’s stunning 4-1 Olympic upset over Finland after allegedly committing thefts in 2010.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:43 am

US Olympic figure skater calls for judges to be vetted after controversial decision gave her silver

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Madison Chock and Evan Bates respond to Olympic ice dance judging questions after finishing second to French duo Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron in Paris.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:30 pm

Finnish ski jumping coach Igor Medved ousted from Olympics over team rule violation

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Finnish ski jumping coach Igor Medved was sent home from the Olympics over an alcohol-related issue described as a violation of team conduct rules.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:17 pm

Brock Nelson's two-goal performance leads Team USA to victory over Latvia in Olympic debut

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Brock Nelson led Team USA to a commanding 5-1 victory over Latvia in its 2026 Milan Cortina Games opener, scoring twice in a dominant performance.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:14 pm

Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

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The Football Association of Ireland approved a motion in November calling for Israel's banishment from UEFA, citing the Gaza war, but it now faces the team in Nations League Group B3.

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:32 pm

American snowboarder Nathan Pare reacts to disqualification after collision at Milan Cortina Olympics

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Team USA snowboarder Nathan Pare calls judges' ruling "insane" after his disqualification from the 2026 Olympics quarterfinals for a collision that caused a Spanish competitor to fall.

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:28 pm

FOX Sports announces complete World Baseball Classic broadcast schedule

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FOX Sports announced its complete broadcast schedule for the World Baseball Classic featuring all 47 games across its family of networks and apps.

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:10 pm

Phillies release Nick Castellanos despite $20 million owed amid reported camp absence controversy

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The Phillies released Nick Castellanos on Thursday after reports surfaced that said they told him not to travel to their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida.

Published: February 12, 2026, 9:57 pm

US snowboarder Chloe Kim stunned by South Korea's Gaon Choi, settles for silver in women's halfpipe

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After falling on her final run, United States snowboarding star Chloe Kim was stunned by South Korea's 17-year-old Gaon Choi, who scored over 90 to win gold.

Published: February 12, 2026, 9:19 pm

WWE star wants to see Bad Bunny face Logan Paul at WrestleMania after Super Bowl comments

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WWE star Cody Rhodes said he wanted Logan Paul and Bad Bunny to face each other in the ring after Paul’s remarks about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance.

Published: February 12, 2026, 9:17 pm

American skiers rescued after getting lost near Olympic venue in the Italian Alps

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Two American skiers were rescued near an Olympic venue in Livigno after getting lost backcountry skiing. Thermal imaging drones helped locate the men on Tuesday night.

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:17 pm

NFL star Myles Garrett turns photographer for girlfriend Chloe Kim's historic Olympic quest

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NFL star Myles Garrett captured his girlfriend, Chloe Kim, at the Olympics with his own camera as she seeks a historic third consecutive halfpipe gold medal.

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:39 pm

Who is Jasmine Jones? US military Olympian becoming a viral sensation for taking pride in representing America

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Air Force bobsledder Jasmine Jones gained viral praise for patriotic stance at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics while competing as mother of 5-year-old daughter Jade.

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:03 pm

BYU wide receiver, who recently announced engagement, charged with felony rape

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Prosecutors charged BYU’s Parker Kingston with rape stemming from a 2025 incident, days after he revealed his engagement during a BYU basketball game.

Published: February 12, 2026, 4:53 pm

George Kittle reveals eerie tree detail fueling 49ers facility electromagnetic conspiracy theory

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle added a touch to the electromagnetic substation theory about the team's injuries, saying trees near it never grew leaves.

Published: February 12, 2026, 4:45 pm

Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth, 32, thinks return to early form may just be 'around the corner'

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Jordan Spieth returns to Pebble Beach this weekend chasing his old form, confident that a solid performance can reignite the major-winning consistency of his early career.

Published: February 12, 2026, 4:32 pm

Seahawks GM John Schneider goes viral after awkward Kenneth Walker III contract talk at Super Bowl LX parade

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Seahawks GM John Schneider sparked a viral moment discussing Kenneth Walker III's contract negotiations while at the team's Super Bowl LX parade on Wednesday.

Published: February 12, 2026, 3:28 pm

Giants stars focusing on football amid Tisch-Epstein ties; longtime agent gives thoughts on potential handling

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Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo are staying focused on football as New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch faced scrutiny from the newly released Epstein files.

Published: February 12, 2026, 3:24 pm

American Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson gets engaged during Winter Games

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American Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson got engaged to her boyfriend Connor Watkins while in Italy for the Winter Olympics on Thursday.

Published: February 12, 2026, 2:34 pm

Zelenskyy rips IOC after Ukrainian athlete gets disqualified over helmet honoring victims of Russian war

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted the IOC on Thursday after one of the country's athletes was disqualified over his helmet tribue.

Published: February 12, 2026, 1:54 pm

American Jessie Diggins pushes through extreme pain to win bronze at Winter Olympics

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American skier Jessie Diggins pushed through bruised ribs to pick up a bronze medal in the women's cross-country skiing 10-kilometer freestyle event.

Published: February 12, 2026, 1:30 pm

2 South Korean skiers disqualified from Olympics over banned substance on equipment

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Two South Korean skiers were disqualified from the Winter Olympics qualifying round on Tuesday after officials said they were using a banned substance on their equipment.

Published: February 12, 2026, 12:40 pm

Ukrainian Olympian out of Winter Games over helmet honoring fallen countrymen

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Ukrainian Olympic athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was out of the 2026 Winter Olympics over a helmet honoring athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia.

Published: February 12, 2026, 12:04 pm

2026 Daytona 500: Where to watch Duel races, date, time, TV channel and lineup, pole position results

The starting positions for Sunday's race will be determined Thursday night

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:07 am

Lakers vs. Mavericks odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, Feb. 12 from proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA picks today

Published: February 13, 2026, 1:30 am

2026 Pebble Beach Pro-Am leaderboard: Chris Gotterup, Jordan Spieth start hot as Scottie Scheffler struggles

The world No. 1 finds himself 10 strokes off the pace after 18 holes for the second straight week

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:25 am

Trail Blazers vs. Jazz odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, Feb. 12 from proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz picks for Thursday

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:07 am

2026 Winter Olympics schedule: Where to watch Milan Cortina Games as Ilia Malinin looks for another gold medal

Plus, Team USA will face Italy in a women's hockey quarterfinal

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:02 am

2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA women's hockey schedule, results ahead quarterfinal clash vs. Italy

The U.S. will try to keep its streak of semifinal appearances alive

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:39 am

What's next for Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss after injunction paves way for sixth season of NCAA eligibility

Chambliss' return is set to have a profound impact on the both the SEC title and Heisman races in 2026

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:48 pm

2026 NBA All-Star Game rosters finalized for new USA vs. World format

De'Aaron Fox was added to the roster to replace the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:20 pm

Thunder vs. Bucks odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, February 12 from proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder picks for Thursday

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:17 pm

2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA men's hockey schedule, results as Americans try to end gold medal drought

Team USA entered the 2026 Olympics with high expectations and started off with a decisive win over Latvia

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:39 am

Use DraftKings promo code to get $300 bonus bets by targeting Mavericks-Lakers, Thunder-Bucks on Thursday

DraftKings offers $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NBA betting, college basketball betting on Thursday

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:40 pm

Maxx Crosby's Raiders beef reportedly goes up to top of organization, includes Tom Brady and Alex Guerrero

Crosby reportedly feels 'betrayed' after he was shut down by the Raiders late last season

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:18 pm

Barcelona blown out by Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey semifinal first leg as Catalans concede four

Barca have a ton of work to do if they have any hope of advancing after losing 4-0

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:15 pm

UEFA Women's Champions League playoffs: Arsenal peaking at right time; Man United destroy Atletico Madrid

Arsenal looks primed for another run, while Real Madrid hang on to first-leg victory

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:08 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 12, 2026, 10:05 pm

UFC at the White House: Everything you need to know about spectacular event set for June in Washington, D.C.

UFC president and CEO Dana White recently gave an update about the White House event

Published: February 12, 2026, 9:37 pm

Fantasy Football Post Super Bowl mock draft: Drafters are still not putting respect on Kenneth Walker's name

Here's how FFT's first post Super Bowl mock played out

Published: February 12, 2026, 9:32 pm

2026 Pac-12 football schedule: 'Flex week' provides unique advantage in College Football Playoff race

Here's how the Pac-12 flex week works and why it could help the reimagined conference push a team into the CFP

Published: February 12, 2026, 9:17 pm

Jeremy Sochan signing with Knicks: New York adds former Spurs top 10 pick, per report

Sochan had fallen out of the San Antonio rotation of late

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:59 pm

Maxx Crosby mock trades: Five blockbuster deals that could shake up the NFL

A look at the trade packages Las Vegas could receive for its star pass rusher

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:55 pm

HQ PM Newsletter 2/12/2026

What to watch Thursday: Mavs-Lakers, Blazers-Jazz and college basketball best bets

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:41 pm

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Mavericks vs. Lakers, Trail Blazers vs. Jazz and more

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:30 pm

Caleb Wilson injury: How broken hand to UNC's best player affects team's outlook heading into NCAA Tournament

The projected top-five pick was hurt in the first half of UNC's loss at Miami. It could shake up Carolina's push to the NCAA Tournament.

Published: February 12, 2026, 9:51 pm

Phillies release Nick Castellanos after failing to find trade partner: Where could former All-Star land?

The Phillies made clear all winter they had no plans to enter the 2026 season with Castellanos

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:59 pm

Nate Diaz teases UFC return, sets sights on ceremonial BMF title: 'I got unfinished business'

Diaz should keep a close eye on UFC 326 where Max Holloway faces Charles Oliveira

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:51 pm

What is the hamate bone? Explaining the injury that hurt Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll and Jackson Holliday

An orthopedic surgeon breaks down the cause of the injury and why we seem to only see it in baseball players

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:33 pm

2026 NFL futures odds: Only one division winner is favored to repeat, plus intriguing sleepers to consider

SportsLine's Josh Nagel gives an early betting preview for 2026 NFL divisional winner odds

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:34 pm

Super Bowl is over, now what? Key NFL offseason dates to know for 2026

With Super Bowl LX in the review mirror, let's look ahead to the offseason

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:10 pm

United States vs. Latvia odds, prediction, time: 2026 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey picks for February 12

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

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:25 pm

U.S. gold medal-winning skier Breezy Johnson gets engaged moments after crashing out of Super-G

Johnson won gold in the women's downhill earlier in the Games

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:21 pm

MLB owners approve new rule intended to cut down on pitch-tipping, per report

Base coaches will be required to stay in their boxes until a pitch is thrown

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:12 pm

NBA player props, picks, odds: LeBron James, Donovan Clingan, Jrue Holiday among Thursday NBA best bets

SportsLine's proven computer model locked in its top NBA props for Thursday, including LeBron James over 22.5 points

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:12 pm

10 crazy NFL offseason predictions, plus five teams that could take a step back and Super Bowl LXI best bets

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Feb. 12

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:08 pm

SportsLine Newsletter Thursday, February, 12 2026

Today's best bets + USA-Latvia hockey + Blazers-Jazz + Brentford-Arsenal

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:03 pm

The stoic assassin: Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler's monster first year on pace with Magic Johnson

Wagler keeps his emotions in check on the court, but his monstrous play has landed him center stage in the college basketball world

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:21 pm

10 crazy NFL offseason predictions, plus five teams that could take a step back and Super Bowl LXI best bets

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Feb. 5

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:58 pm

Ole Miss QB Chambliss eligible for '26, judge rules

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was granted an extra year of eligibility by a state court judge, who issued an injunction that paves the way for Chambliss to be eligible in 2026.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:29 am

Jazz fined $500K, Pacers $100K for sitting players

The NBA on Thursday night fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 due to what the league called "management of their rosters for recent games."

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:29 am

Source: Patriots to move DC Williams to new role

The Patriots are opening their defensive coordinator position by moving Terrell Williams to a high-ranking role on coach Mike Vrabel's staff, a source confirmed.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:29 am

Topic debuts for Thunder after testicular cancer

Nikola Topic, who missed all of last season because of a knee injury and had not played this season after the cancer diagnosis, made his debut Thursday.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:29 am

MLB finalizes ABS challenge system for '26 season

MLB teams will always have at least one challenge in extra innings as part of the league's new automated ball-strike challenge system for the 2026 season.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:29 am

U.S. men's hockey dominates Latvia in opener

The U.S. opened Olympic play by rolling past Latvia on Thursday night in a showcase of some of the country's best NHL players.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:29 am

Castellanos released, admits to beer in dugout

The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:29 am

Freshman OF ID'd as victim in bus crash in Iowa

Carter Johnson, a 19-year-old member of the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team, was identified Thursday as the victim in a bus crash that injured 32 others a day earlier, police said.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:29 am

🏈 Yates' NFL mock draft: Predicting the 1st round

Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:29 am

So long, AD -- it's Cooper Flagg's team now: Why Dallas hit the reset button, and what's next

The silver lining in the Luka Doncic trade happened when the Mavericks won the draft lottery. Can they make the most of building around Cooper Flagg?

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:12 am

Power Rankings: Same top 4, different order -- including No. 1

The latest top 25 features plenty of movement after a week of ranked upsets, including a new No. 1.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:49 pm

Men's Bubble Watch: Virginia Tech gets biggest victory yet with Clemson upset

Another ranked upset adds more intrigue to the race for the NCAA tournament.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:49 pm

Bracketology: Bubble trouble for the ACC?

The ACC and the Big 12 will have a say in the field's final teams. For now, the Last Four In all hail from the ACC.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:26 am

Power Rankings: A big week for the top of the Big 12

Baylor, up five spots, is once again atop the Big 12, with WVU, Texas Tech and TCU not far behind.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:26 am

Opening-game onslaught: Grades, top players, key questions from Team USA's win over Latvia

The 5-1 win puts the U.S. atop the Group C standings. Here's how it went down, and what comes next.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:34 am

2026 Winter Olympics: Chloe Kim falls short of snowboarding history and more

Also on Thursday at the Winter Olympics, Team USA men's hockey made its debut.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:51 pm

Kyle Tucker's Dodgers contract might have been the final blow for labor peace

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

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:50 am

NASCAR descends on Daytona eager to move on from turbulent offseason, get back to racing

It was a heartbreaking offseason for much of NASCAR, and as the garage descends on Daytona, the stock car world is ready to refocus on racing.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:01 am

Busch, 0-for-20 in Daytona 500, captures pole

Kyle Busch, who is winless in 20 Daytona 500 starts, earned the pole Wednesday with a lap at 183.925 mph.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:01 am

WNBA CBA confidential: 'Hey, think about us'

Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:05 pm

As good as advertised: Grades, top players, key questions from Canada's big win over Czechia

It was a dominant start for the tournament's gold-medal favorite. Here's how they rolled -- and what's next.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:52 pm

Three past NFL MVP QBs weigh in on Lamar Jackson's tumultuous season

Three past MVP QBs -- Rich Gannon, Matt Ryan and Kurt Warner -- weighed in on the issues that impacted Jackson's tumultuous season.

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:10 pm

Which teams can turn it around fast? Tiering the 18 non-playoff teams' rebuild timelines

Can the Ravens and Chiefs get back on top? How about the Cowboys? We stacked teams that missed the playoffs.

Published: February 12, 2026, 4:57 pm

Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Risers, fallers and big questions

Which prospects have entered the draft conversation? Here's the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class.

Published: February 13, 2026, 12:01 am

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 12, 2026, 11:53 pm

Reranking the class of 2023: Who matched the hype and who overperformed?

With a few years of experience at college, which top recruits delivered, who didn't and which were pleasant surprises?

Published: February 12, 2026, 1:03 pm

It was Arsenal's turn to respond in the title race. Instead, flawed display invigorates Man City

Arsenal's draw at Brentford only put more pressure on themselves in the Premier League title race as they failed to respond to Man City's recent form.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:58 pm

11 experts predict the 2026 NFL season: Early Super Bowl picks, MVP favorites and more

Who will win next season's Super Bowl? Who is set to be the next MVP? We asked NFL experts to make early calls on how 2026 will play out.

Published: February 12, 2026, 4:46 pm

'I would have gone higher': 'Selling Sunset' star pays $575K for SB jersey and ring

Jason Oppenheim paid $470,000 for the game-worn jersey of Washington Hall of Famer John Riggins in Super Bowl XVII.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:18 pm

American skier Breezy Johnson gets engaged in Italy after competing

The downhill champion didn't medal in the super-G on Thursday -- but she did leave with an engagement ring.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:18 pm

What's the fantasy baseball impact of 'new homes' for Rays, Royals?

Todd Zola breaks down what makes MLB stadiums favor pitching versus hitting, as well as the impact of new stadiums/dimensions being used in 2026.

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:07 pm

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool monitoring USMNT's Christian Pulisic

Liverpool are keeping tabs on United States star Christian Pulisic, whose contract at AC Milan has less than 18 months remaining. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:06 pm

Points league rankings: Cooper Flagg, Cade Cunningham on the rise

Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Cooper Flagg continuing to rise.

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:25 pm

Burning questions: How will the heavyweight division shake out in 2026?

With a stable of established veterans and plenty of rising talent at heavyweight, the landscape could be much different by the end of the year.

Published: February 12, 2026, 2:58 pm

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Arsenal blow their chance at Brentford to highlight vital change needed to hold off Man City

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Brentford 1-1 Arsenal: The Bees hit back against the Gunners, who lacked enough conviction in their play, meaning Man City are now just four points behind the Premier League leaders

Published: February 13, 2026, 1:21 am

Snoop Dogg watches as Chloe Kim misses out on snowboard history

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Gaon Choi recovered from a first run crash to claim a shock gold medal.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:28 pm

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says ‘chaos’ at Brentford could have been worse

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The Gunners boss was praying his Premier League title chasers would not suffer a late defeat.

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:22 pm

Gerwyn Price beats Michael van Gerwen to claim victory in Antwerp

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Dutchman van Gerwen had knocked the world champion out in the semi-finals.

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:23 pm

Halfpipe queen Chloe Kim’s Winter Olympics reign ended by 17-year-old Korean star Gaon Choi

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The American great Kim couldn’t make it a hat-trick of Olympic titles as she finished second to the teenaged sensation Choi

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:23 pm

Move over, ‘Pommel Horse Guy.’ The US has a new Olympic breakout star

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Curling fans in the United States have been donning headbands in honor of Oldenburg

Published: February 12, 2026, 9:21 pm

Maro Itoje says England action is helping him deal with personal tragedy

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The England captain missed some of the pre-tournament training camp in order to attend the funeral of his mother.

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:37 pm

Nascar driver caught out by new track rule: ‘I feel like an idiot’

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The 27-year-old did not advance to the second round of qualifying and lost his chance to race for the pole

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:27 pm

Creator of Ukrainian Olympics helmet speaks out on Vladyslav Heraskevych’s ban

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Working from photographs of the fallen athletes and coaches, she said the emotional weight of the task was immediate

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:05 pm

Ukrainian athlete lodges appeal over Olympic disqualification after helmet row

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Heraskevych was ruled out of competing at the Olympics before the skeleton competition began on Thursday

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:02 pm

Friday tips: Best bets and odds on racing at Kelso

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Check out Jonathan Doidge’s latest racing tips for Friday’s meet at Kelso

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:00 pm

How England plan to unsettle ‘unflappable’ Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup clash

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The Scotland fly half will again be a key figure to the Six Nations battle at Murrayfield

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:56 pm

Republic of Ireland vows to fulfil Nations League fixtures against Israel

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Ireland called for Israel to be banned from Uefa competitions last year amid the ongoing war in Gaza

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:49 pm

Jessie Diggins collapses at finish line after battling painful injury to earn bronze for US

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Diggins was hurt in a fall in her opening race Sunday

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:29 pm

Man wanted for 16 years arrested after returning to Italy to watch ice hockey at Winter Olympics

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A Slovakian man was arrested on Wednesday night, 16 years after a warrant was issued by Italian prosecutors

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:24 pm

Thomas Tuchel says extending England contract was ‘easy one’ for him and FA

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Tuchel has been handed a contract through to the end of the 2028 European Championship on home soil.

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:11 pm

England handed shot at revenge against Spain in Nations League

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England will take on Spain in the Nations League after losing to them in the Euro 2024 final

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:04 pm

The IOC is deluded – removing politics from the Olympics is now impossible

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The IOC has tied itself in knots to keep politics out of the Winter Olympics, but it is a battle it will never win

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:01 pm

Who is Chloe Kim: Olympic snowboarder vying for third successive gold medal in Milan

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American Chloe Kim will be aiming for a third gold medal at her third Winter Olympics

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:01 pm

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for claiming Britain has been ‘colonised’ by migrants as FA looks into comments

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The Ineos founder said he was sorry if he ‘offended some people’ with his remarks, but insisted that is important to ‘raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth’

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:50 pm

Nations League draw live: England set for group clash with Spain as Wales drawn into group with holders Portugal

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England, Scotland and Wales have discovered their Nations League 2026/27 opponents

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:26 pm

Mosca brothers steer Italy to first T20 World Cup win as Nepal thrashing sends warning to England

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The openers both made half centuries in a thrashing of Nepal, with England up next for Italy at the tournament

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:25 pm

Gregor Townsend accepts criticism is ‘part of the game’ ahead of pivotal Calcutta Cup clash

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Townsend is under pressure after Scotland’s opening round defeat to Italy

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:00 pm

Dricus Du Plessis outlines plan for UFC comeback as he targets surprising opponent

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‘DDP’ has not fought since August, when he lost the middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev in a lopsided bout

Published: February 12, 2026, 6:00 pm

Raheem Sterling leaves England as he confirms move to new club after Chelsea exit

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Raheem Sterling left Chelsea last month after falling out of favour at Stamford Bridge

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:44 pm

IOC president fights back tears after Ukrainian Olympian banned over helmet

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president issued an emotional statement after a Ukrainian Olympian who wore a helmet honouring war dead was disqualified from competing.

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:36 pm

Man United release statement on inclusivity after Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised by immigrants’ comments

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Man United trumpeted their inclusivity and diversity as a club on the day that co-owner Ratcliffe issued an apology of sorts for his comments about immigration

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:27 pm

The five Winter Olympic sports Team GB will never master as medal drought goes on

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Near misses have been the story of the 2026 Winter Olympics but even that would be progress in some disciplines.

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:25 pm

US curler who criticized ICE makes history at Winter Olympics

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Rich Ruohonen featured in USA’s curling match with Switzerland on Thursday

Published: February 12, 2026, 4:57 pm

Gregor Townsend transformed Scotland’s Calcutta Cup fortunes – now England could hasten his end

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Townsend boasts a remarkable record against the Auld Enemy – but a damaging defeat this weekend would heighten growing scrutiny over his position

Published: February 12, 2026, 4:56 pm

Ireland hand Six Nations debuts to Ulster pair in new-look side to face Italy

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Wing Robert Baloucoune and flanker Cormac Izuchukwu will make their championship bows in Dublin

Published: February 12, 2026, 4:42 pm

Gregor Townsend wields axe as Scotland ring changes for Calcutta Cup clash with England

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Several regular starters are dropped after the round one defeat to Italy

Published: February 12, 2026, 4:32 pm

Who is Kirsty Coventry? The tearful IOC president at centre of Ukraine athlete helmet ban

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Kirsty Coventry was appointed president of the IOC last year. Her organisation have banned a Ukrainian athlete over his helmet which paid tribute to those lost in the Russia war

Published: February 12, 2026, 3:55 pm

The awkward truth for Man United behind Jim Ratcliffe’s toxic comments

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The billionaire caused offence by claiming that the UK had been ‘colonised by immigrants,’ with Man United, back in form under interim boss Michael Carrick, exposed to outside noise once again

Published: February 12, 2026, 3:54 pm

Former Premier League star Mario Balotelli claims he was racially abused during match in UAE

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Balotelli joined Al-Ittifaq last month and has now claimed he was subjected to racial abuse during a game on Wednesday

Published: February 12, 2026, 3:25 pm

Virgil van Dijk makes plea for Liverpool to extend Ibrahima Konate contract

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Konate is out of contract at Liverpool in the summer but his captain is keen for him to stay put

Published: February 12, 2026, 2:45 pm

Ukrainian speed skater told to cover up ‘war propaganda’ message as new Olympic helmet row erupts

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Ukraine’s Oleh Handei said he was told to tape over a message on his helmet that was deemed to be linked to the war with Russia

Published: February 12, 2026, 2:44 pm

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Find out how to claim £50 in free bets with the latest Betfred sign up offer

Published: February 12, 2026, 1:51 pm

Winter Olympics head coach sent home after alcohol-related incident

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Finland’s ski jumping head coach, Igor Medved, issued an apology after being sent home

Published: February 12, 2026, 1:38 pm

Matt Weston well-placed to end Great Britain’s medal drought at Winter Olympics

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Double world champion Weston leads the men’s skeleton competition overnight.

Published: February 12, 2026, 1:28 pm

Nothing wrong with Jofra Archer – Jamie Overton tips team-mate to bounce back

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England paceman Archers has combined figures of 8-0-90-2 in his first two T20 World Cup matches.

Published: February 12, 2026, 1:27 pm

Italy’s Federica Brignone wins super-G less than a year after horror crash

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The 35-year-old won her first Olympic gold less than a year after suffering multiple leg fractures, and only returned to competition in late January

Published: February 12, 2026, 1:26 pm

FA to launch investigation into Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised by immigrants’ comments

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The Manchester United co-owner has been widely criticised for the comments he made during an interview with Sky News

Published: February 12, 2026, 1:04 pm

Oleksandr Usyk given ultimatum over voluntary title defence: ‘Interim champion next’

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Usyk has been granted a voluntary title defence, but he ‘must’ fight WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel thereafter

Published: February 12, 2026, 12:54 pm

Winter Olympic ban of war victim helmet a win for Russian propaganda, says Ukrainian skeleton star

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Heraskevych was disqualified for insisting on wearing the helmet, despite meeting with IOC president Kirsty Coventry

Published: February 12, 2026, 12:50 pm

Thomas Tuchel extends England contract to rule himself out of Man United job

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The England manager has extended his deal beyond this summer’s World Cup

Published: February 12, 2026, 12:45 pm

Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘sorry’ that comments on immigrants ‘offended some people’

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Ratcliffe’s remarks are being examined by the Football Association.

Published: February 12, 2026, 12:33 pm

Ukrainian disqualified from Winter Olympics after wearing banned war tribute helmet

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Vladyslav Heraskevych defied pleas from the International Olympic Committee after it warned him a helmet featuring images of compatriots killed during the war with Russia would not be allowed

Published: February 12, 2026, 12:29 pm

Team GB’s skeleton star Matt Weston in gold medal position at halfway point

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Reigning world champion Matt Weston is the heavy favourite to break GB’s medal drought in Cortina

Published: February 12, 2026, 12:24 pm

Disqualified Ukrainian Olympian speaks out after helmet honouring war dead banned

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A Ukrainian Olympian who wore a helmet honouring war dead has spoken out after he was disqualified from competing.

Published: February 12, 2026, 12:22 pm

Virgil van Dijk hails Liverpool win on Wearside as ‘pretty close to perfection’

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Victory at Sunderland keeps the Reds in the mix for Champions League qualification.

Published: February 12, 2026, 12:21 pm

Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest after less than four months and 17 games in charge

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Forest are now looking for their fourth boss this season and face a battle to stay in the Premier League

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:59 am

Uefa chief speaks out on failed European Super League

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Uefa reached an agreement with Real Madrid that brought an end to the European Super League project

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:50 am

Tottenham ‘are not a big club’ says Ange Postecoglou after Thomas Frank sacking

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Ex-Spurs boss Postecoglou has issued a scathing assessment of his former club but believes Frank can have no complaints about his sacking

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:42 am

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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 12, 2026, 11:41 am

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson welcomes plan to expand Championship play-offs

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The Premier League promotion shootout could be expanded to six teams from next season

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:37 am

Why did IOC disqualify Ukrainian skeleton racer over war tribute helmet? Olympics rules explained

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IOC president Kirsty Coventry insisted the organistation had no option but to enforce its rules on messaging during competition after banning Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:37 am

Man Utd supporters blast Sir Jim Ratcliffe for ‘marginalising’ fanbase after immigration comments

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United co-owner Ratcliffe said that the ‘UK has been colonised by immigrants’ in an interview that has received a torrent of backlash

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:35 am

Michael ‘Venom’ Page on strange UFC London opponent: ‘Feels like I’ve upset somebody’

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‘MVP’ was climbing the middleweight rankings but will face unranked welterweight Sam Patterson next

Published: February 12, 2026, 11:35 am

France forced into midfield rethink for Wales clash in Six Nations

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Pau centre Fabien Brau-Boirie will make his debut alongside clubmate Emilien Gailleton

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:22 am

The truth behind Real Madrid’s climbdown over doomed Super League

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The Real Madrid president has backed down over the Super League, joining up with the European Football Clubs [EFC] once more

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:12 am

Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire Ineos owner running Manchester United?

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Ratcliffe’s comments on British immigration have drawn widespread criticism and a call for an apology from prime minister Sir Keir Starmer

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:10 am

Nate Diaz teases UFC return as White House speculation grows: ‘Unfinished business’

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Diaz has not fought in the UFC since late 2022, but he has boxed twice over the last three years

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:05 am

Starmer calls for apology from Man Utd co-owner Jim Ratcliffe after claiming UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants

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Founder of chemicals giant Ineos, which received £120m in UK aid last year, said immigration is ‘costing too much’

Published: February 12, 2026, 9:44 am

Cristiano Ronaldo missing again for Al Nassr game amid transfer anger

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Ronaldo is reported to be unhappy with the Saudi Public Investment Fund

Published: February 12, 2026, 9:01 am

Credit card fraud and weapons tampering: The bad blood at the heart of France’s biathlon dominance

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France’s women’s team have enjoyed a brilliant start to this Winter Olympics, but years of scandal threaten to overshadow their success

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:58 am

Is Russia banned from the Winter Olympics and who are the AIN athletes?

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Russia remain banned from competing as a nation but some individual athletes are permitted to participate in the Games under a neutral banner

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:46 am

Who is Vladyslav Heraskevych? The Ukrainian disqualified from the Winter Olympics over war tribute helmet

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Vladyslav Heraskevych vowed to go against the International Olympic Committee’s rule and said he would not ‘betray’ the Ukrainian athletes who have died during the Russian war

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:34 am

Harry Redknapp reacts to calls to make stunning Tottenham return after Thomas Frank sacking

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The 78-year-old Redknapp had been mentioned as a possible interim replacement for the sacked Spurs manager

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:29 am

Who will be the next Nottingham Forest manager? Five names in the frame to replace Sean Dyche

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Dyche was sacked after a goalless draw with relegation-threatened rivals Wolves

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:28 am

Is Brentford vs Arsenal on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash

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Everything you need to know ahead of the clash

Published: February 12, 2026, 7:07 am

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