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Corinne Stoddard breaks US women's Olympic short track medal drought with bronze win at Winter Games

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Corinne Stoddard made history as the first American woman to win an Olympic short track medal since 2010, claiming bronze in the 1500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Published: February 21, 2026, 3:07 am

Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather coming out of retirement after nine years

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Floyd Mayweather announced his return to professional boxing after nine years of retirement and is planning a summer comeback under a new promotional deal.

Published: February 21, 2026, 2:48 am

Crosby-less Canadians rally past Finland to punch their ticket to gold medal game

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Canada defeated Finland 3-2 in the Olympic men’s hockey semifinal, overcoming Sidney Crosby’s injury with a 3-0 rally capped by Nathan MacKinnon’s late power-play winner.

Published: February 21, 2026, 1:17 am

Jury convicts former NFL player Keith J Gray in $328 million Medicare fraud scheme involving kickbacks

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Former UConn football standout Keith Gray was found guilty of genetic testing fraud, billing Medicare $328 million through illegal kickback arrangements, federal prosecutors said.

Published: February 21, 2026, 1:00 am

Scott Bessent says Olympic skier Eileen Gu 'sold out' with decision to compete for China

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested Olympic skier Eileen Gu "sold out" to China, comparing the American-born athlete to billionaire George Soros during Fox News interview.

Published: February 21, 2026, 12:49 am

US military Olympian shares love of country and fellow Americans competing in Milan Cortina

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U.S. Olympic skeleton athlete and Air Force staff sergeant Kelly Curtis expressed pride in representing America amid teammate criticisms, which she defends.

Published: February 21, 2026, 12:25 am

NFL great Michael Irvin calls San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl LX 'worst ever,' cites lackluster atmosphere

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Michael Irvin labeled Super Bowl LX in San Francisco the "worst" he's attended, criticizing the city's atmosphere and traffic issues in the days leading up to the Seahawks' victory.

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:52 pm

NBA star LaMelo Ball storms out of press conference when questioned about recent car crash

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Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball abruptly walked out of his press conference after being asked two questions about his recent car crash.

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:30 pm

NBA superstar at odds with California city over private party, threatens legal action

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Jaylen Brown’s Beverly Hills event was shut down over permit issues the city later admitted were based on inaccurate information, prompting Brown to call the apology insufficient.

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:24 pm

Lindsey Vonn taking 'baby steps' after latest surgery that took over 6 hours: 'A lot of plates and screws'

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After her Olympic crash, Lindsey Vonn faced a grueling six-hour surgery filled with plates and screws — her fifth operation — as she continued her long recovery journey.

Published: February 20, 2026, 10:59 pm

Team USA to battle Canada for Olympic gold after dominant performance against Slovakia

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The U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team dominated Slovakia to reach the gold medal game against Canada Sunday, the anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice" game.

Published: February 20, 2026, 10:46 pm

US skier’s quest for Olympic gold comes to a crushing halt after terrifying crash

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Olympic skier Nick Goepper crashed hard attempting an unprecedented trick in his final halfpipe run, losing bronze but walking away with no regrets.

Published: February 20, 2026, 9:05 pm

US skier Alex Ferreira wins gold medal in men's free ski halfpipe to end Olympic career

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American Alex Ferreira took home a gold medal in the Olympic freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe final on Friday at the Livigno Snow Park.

Published: February 20, 2026, 8:58 pm

American Hunter Hess responds to Trump’s ‘loser’ criticism with ‘L’ gesture at Milan Cortina Olympics

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Olympic skier Hunter Hess made an "L" gesture after President Donald Trump criticized him for saying he had "mixed emotions" about representing the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Games.

Published: February 20, 2026, 6:50 pm

Brett Favre blasts NFL for no longer appealing to 'true' fans: 'There's been a slight shift'

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Former quarterback Brett Favre discussed perceived NFL fan engagement changes following criticism of Super Bowl halftime shows, including Trump's criticism of Bad Bunny.

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:42 pm

MLB star Bryce Harper wants more fighting in baseball: 'If you want to go, you want to go'

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Bryce Harper reflected on his infamous 2017 brawl with Hunter Strickland, saying on “Bussin' With The Boys" that fights like theirs should happen more often in baseball.

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:23 pm

USA women's hockey sings national anthem arm in arm after Olympic gold medal win: 'The best part'

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Team USA women's ice hockey team shared an emotional moment on the podium as the national anthem played after they captured Olympic gold in a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over Canada.

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:17 pm

Alysa Liu explains how skating with joy led to Olympic gold for US: 'There’s no way to lose'

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Alysa Liu won Olympic gold in women singles figure skating, ending America's 24-year drought in the sport. She explained how skating with joy helped her achieve her dreams.

Published: February 20, 2026, 1:05 pm

Olympian Eileen Gu says she feels like a 'punching bag' amid backlash for competing with China over US

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American-born skier Eileen Gu fired back at critics over competing for Team China, saying people "just hate China" and target her because she wins.

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:07 am

Former NFL QB Brian Hoyer says brother left widowed with four daughters after sudden death

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Brian Hoyer announced his sister-in-law Carissa died at age 36, leaving his brother Brett a widowed father. The retired NFL quarterback shared the family's GoFundMe campaign.

Published: February 20, 2026, 1:18 am

Hilary Knight makes Olympic history with dramatic game-tying goal that sparked Team USA gold

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Hilary Knight made Team USA Olympic history with her clutch goal that tied the gold medal game against Canada, becoming the greatest women's hockey scorer ever.

Published: February 20, 2026, 12:39 am

2026 Winter Olympics schedule: Where to watch as Jordan Stolz looks to make history for Team USA

Plus the women's curling team looks to earn its first medal when it takes on Canada for the bronze

Published: February 21, 2026, 8:00 am

Bracketology Bubble Watch: Miami (Ohio) still undefeated; TCU vs. West Virginia is crucial for both teams

Here's the full bubble picture before a full Saturday of games featuring NCAA Tournament hopefuls

Published: February 21, 2026, 5:42 am

2026 WWE Elimination Chamber card, matches, date and rumors for event on road to WrestleMania 42

WWE Elimination Chamber takes place in Chicago on Feb. 28

Published: February 21, 2026, 3:33 am

CM Punk, Paul Heyman and Drew McIntyre call out Tom Brady after 'very cute' insult about WWE

Some of the top WWE talent responded to Brady's recent comment about the profession

Published: February 21, 2026, 3:30 am

Survival to spotlight: How MLS built a more than 30-year run to 2026 World Cup with risks, a plan and hope

Adding Lionel Messi in 2023 didn't hurt things either for the ever-growing MLS

Published: February 21, 2026, 2:33 am

Rory McIlroy continues stellar play; Scottie Scheffler narrowly makes the cut at 2026 Genesis Invitational

Two surprise names sit atop the leaderboard heading into Saturday, and they'll be chased by some of the game's elite

Published: February 21, 2026, 1:44 am

UFC Fight Night predictions -- Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez: Odds, picks for main event in Houston

A pair of top contenders at middleweight meet in a crucial battle on Saturday night

Published: February 21, 2026, 12:57 am

Lakers vs. Clippers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, Feb. 20, from proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers predictions and NBA picks today

Published: February 21, 2026, 12:30 am

College basketball picks: Predictions for Duke vs. Michigan, Arizona vs. Houston, 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 20, 2026, 11:27 pm

Duke vs. Michigan prediction, pick, odds, spread: No. 3 Blue Devils, No. 1 Wolverines meet in marquee showdown

One of the most anticipated nonconference games in recent memory will take place on Saturday

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:24 pm

Kansas vs. Cincinnati prediction, pick, odds, spread: No. 8 Jayhawks look to hold serve in heated Big 12 race

Here's what you need to know about No. 8 Kansas' showdown against Cincinnati

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:19 pm

2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA men's hockey schedule, results as Americans punch ticket to gold medal game

Team USA will meet Canada with a gold medal on the line on Sunday

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:14 pm

Floyd Mayweather plans to end boxing retirement, return to pro fights after Mike Tyson exhibition

Mayweather plans to end his nine-year professional boxing retirement after a planned exhibition fight with Tyson

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:08 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 20, 2026, 10:33 pm

Indiana vs. Purdue odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 20 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Indiana vs. Purdue on Friday and revealed its college basketball picks for this Big Ten Conference matchup

Published: February 20, 2026, 10:30 pm

2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, futures, date, preview: Expert who nailed 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles shares picks

When is the Kentucky Derby 2026? Jody Demling revealed his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs

Published: February 20, 2026, 10:07 pm

Zuffa Boxing signs British star Conor Benn as promotion adds to its stable of fighters

Benn is coming off the biggest win of his career over Chris Eubank Jr. in November

Published: February 21, 2026, 1:30 am

Kansas' Bill Self gets candid on Darryn Peterson 'checking out': What's right, what's 'false', what's next

"The bottom line is, there is a way to change the narrative," Self said. "Play. Finish."

Published: February 20, 2026, 9:26 pm

Joey Aguilar reportedly denied 2026 eligibility, what's next for Tennessee at quarterback

Joey Aguilar will not play for the Vols again in 2026 after a Knoxville judge denied his request for an injunction

Published: February 20, 2026, 9:08 pm

Akron vs. Ball State odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 20 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Ball State Cardinals vs. Akron Zips 10,000 times and revealed picks for Friday's matchup on CBS Sports Network

Published: February 20, 2026, 9:00 pm

How to watch Serie A on Paramount+: Can Inter make crucial push after Lautaro Martinez injury?

Serie A is back this weekend with Juve vs. Como highlighting the slate, while Inter have to figure out how to manage without Lautaro Martinez

Published: February 20, 2026, 8:51 pm

HQ PM Newsletter 2/20/2026

What to watch Friday night: Indiana at Purdue, Clippers at Lakers + more best bets

Published: February 20, 2026, 8:30 pm

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Indiana at No. 7 Purdue, Clippers at Lakers and more

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

Published: February 20, 2026, 8:30 pm

College Basketball Power Rankings: Florida's rise continues, reigning NCAA Tournament champs trail Michigan

The Wolverines, the national title favorite, and the Gators, the reigning national champs, lead the Power Rankings

Published: February 20, 2026, 8:28 pm

USMNT's Josh Sargent set for MLS move in bid to make USA soccer's World Cup roster

The player reportedly declared himself unavailable for an FA Cup tie in January via a text to manager Philippe Clement

Published: February 20, 2026, 8:23 pm

VCU vs. Saint Louis odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 20 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated VCU vs. Saint Louis on Friday and revealed its college basketball picks for this Atlantic 10 Conference matchup

Published: February 20, 2026, 8:09 pm

What early betting lines tell us about several College Football Playoff contenders going into 2026

Oddsmakers have tipped their hand with early betting lines for games involving several College Football playoff hopefulls

Published: February 20, 2026, 8:08 pm

NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, Feb. 20, include Cam Spencer

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Friday, Feb. 20

Published: February 20, 2026, 7:24 pm

College basketball rankings: Rivals Indiana, Purdue square off in compelling Friday night showdown

While they are normally rare, college basketball fans have been spoiled by compelling Friday night matchups in recent weeks -- including tonight's game between Indiana and Purdue

Published: February 20, 2026, 7:35 pm

Twins' Pablo Lopez out for 2026 after Tommy John surgery, which could lead to more trade rumors in Minnesota

The Twins were a fringe playoff candidate before Lopez's injury -- without him, might they move Joe Ryan during the season?

Published: February 20, 2026, 7:18 pm

Way-too-early NFL QB hot seat rankings: J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr. among 5 facing make-or-break season

These QBs could face an uncertain future if they don't turn things around in 2026

Published: February 20, 2026, 7:14 pm

Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2026: Sleepers by prediction model that called Randy Arozarena's huge year

SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2026 Fantasy baseball sleepers

Published: February 20, 2026, 7:00 pm

Fantasy Basketball Week 19 Waiver Wire: Pickups out of All-Star break

Alex Barutha breaks down the players you need to add to your roster now

Published: February 20, 2026, 6:56 pm

Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia fight odds: Prediction, picks, props from accomplished boxing expert

SportsLine combat expert Josh Nagel just locked in his Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia WBC welterweight title fight on Saturday

Published: February 20, 2026, 9:58 pm

2026 Autotrader 400 prediction, odds, time: NASCAR model that nailed 11 winners reveals leaderboard projection

Mike McClure's expert model reveals its surprising picks and NASCAR Atlanta props for the Autotrader 400 2026 on Sunday

Published: February 20, 2026, 9:59 pm

Tua Tagovailoa trade rumors: Four possible landing spots for the Dolphins quarterback

The former first-round pick is likely going to have a new team this year

Published: February 21, 2026, 4:06 am

U.S. cruises to set up 'exciting' Canada showdown

Jack Hughes scored two goals, and the U.S. rolled into the final by routing Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals Friday night. The U.S. will meet tournament favorite and top-seeded Canada on Sunday for the title.

Published: February 21, 2026, 7:01 am

Mayweather to unretire after Tyson exhibition

Former boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he is unretiring and will resume his undefeated career after his planned exhibition bout against Mike Tyson.

Published: February 21, 2026, 7:01 am

UCLA's Cronin apologizes to player for ejection

UCLA coach Mick Cronin said Friday he apologized to Steven Jamerson II for sending the center to the locker room late in a blowout loss at No. 15 Michigan State after he committed a hard foul.

Published: February 21, 2026, 7:01 am

Smith-Njigba: Believe I deserve to be top-paid WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba said he isn't overly concerned about getting a new deal done with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks. But when he does, the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year believes he should be the league's highest-paid wide receiver.

Published: February 21, 2026, 7:01 am

VCU left with 4 players after late fracas with SLU

A chaotic, benches-clearing altercation in the final seconds of Friday's game between Saint Louis and VCU resulted in the Rams finishing the contest with only four players.

Published: February 21, 2026, 7:01 am

Hunter has surgery, Kings' latest out for season

De'Andre Hunter had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery in recent days.

Published: February 21, 2026, 7:01 am

Strickland criticizes UFC fighter pay as 'predatory'

Former middleweight champ Sean Strickland blasted the UFC's fighter compensation, characterizing it as unfair and "predatory."

Published: February 21, 2026, 7:01 am

Lue clear on Clips' mindset: 'We're playing to win'

The LA Clippers might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue made it clear Friday that the organization's goals remain the same.

Published: February 21, 2026, 7:01 am

⚾ MLB draft rankings: Who's No. 1 on our list?

We rank the top draft candidates now that a new college baseball season is underway.

Published: February 21, 2026, 7:01 am

Red, white, blue and gold? Takeaways from Team USA's dominant win over Slovakia

The 6-2 win sets up a matchup against Canada with the gold medal on the line.

Published: February 21, 2026, 12:34 am

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. women's curling goes for bronze, Eileen Gu competes in halfpipe and more

Saturday at the Olympics is headlined by U.S. women's curling going for bronze and Eileen Gu competing in the freeski halfpipe final.

Published: February 21, 2026, 5:01 am

The deepest -- and thinnest -- positions of the NFL offseason: Solak ranks all 11 spots

NFL teams looking for edge rusher help are in good shape, as the free agent and draft classes have options. But what about the other 10 positions?

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:00 pm

Pitching hypothetical trade offers for Maxx Crosby

Could the edge rusher get traded? We suggest offers from the Bears, Bucs, Chargers and Cowboys.

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:00 pm

Men's Bracketology: Houston unseats UConn as final No. 1 seed

The Cougars crack the top line after the Huskies' loss. Plus, how Miami (Ohio)'s fate could take shape.

Published: February 21, 2026, 12:34 am

Michigan rode supersized frontcourt to No. 1 ranking -- now it hopes a title is next

Starting lineups featuring three former centers? How Dusty May and the Wolverines cracked a winning code.

Published: February 21, 2026, 12:34 am

MLB.TV on ESPN: Subscription cost, game coverage, more facts

ESPN is the home of MLB.TV! Learn how to sign up for a subscription, watch your favorite games and take full advantage of this exciting product now.

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:59 pm

How Wemby and the Spurs turned things around one year after a devastating diagnosis

One year after a blood clot ended his season, Victor Wembanyama has the Spurs bound for the playoffs.

Published: February 20, 2026, 6:55 pm

NBA MVP straw poll 2.0: SGA, Jokic lead our update -- but chaos looms

With so many contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn.

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:16 pm

The cardiac Canadians? What we learned from another one-goal thriller for Canada

Down 2-0, the team clawed back to tie the game, then score the game winner with 35.2 seconds left.

Published: February 20, 2026, 8:06 pm

How Alysa Liu became the unlikeliest Olympic figure skating champion

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold on Thursday -- an unexpected fairy-tale ending to an up-and-down week for the U.S. figure skating team.

Published: February 20, 2026, 5:32 pm

College football's 100 best quarterbacks of the 2000s

Make way for Fernando Mendoza and others on Bill Connelly's updated list of the greatest quarterbacks of the century.

Published: February 20, 2026, 7:40 pm

Who's the best second baseman in MLB? Buster Olney ranks the top 10

Does Marte's offense put him on top? Or does Hoerner's elite defense make him No. 1? Here's how our list shakes out.

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:39 pm

Ranking the top 10 first basemen in MLB: Is Vlad Jr. or Kurtz No. 1?

Our top-10 rankings continue with a look at baseball's best first basemen, including the A's budding star.

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:39 pm

Top 50 USMNT players of 2026, ranked by club form: Which Americans made the top 10?

Who are the 50 best American players of 2026 so far? The top 10 sees a shake-up as the USMNT Player Performance Index returns.

Published: February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm

Bracketology: Can red-hot Duke get to a No. 2 seed?

The Blue Devils have won 17 consecutive games. They're undefeated in ACC play. But they remain a 3-seed.

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:21 pm

Power Rankings: How the Terps returned to the top 16

After riding a four-game losing streak into February, the Terps have turned it around, winning four in a row.

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:21 pm

How Eileen Gu competing for China is all American

Eileen Gu has deftly handled questions from both sides of the Pacific about her decision.

Published: February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm

How did a West Texas oilman make Team USA's Olympic bobsled team?

Boone Niederhofer, a former Texas A&M receiver, followed an unusual path to the Games.

Published: February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm

Why are managers watching games from the stands? Rugby holds the answer

Europe's biggest international rugby competition is underway, and for the likes of Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta, the sport has been a source of inspiration.

Published: February 20, 2026, 2:35 pm

How Premier League clubs look to U.S. to fund big-money signings

With tighter financial regulations and rules on sponsors, clubs need new ways to raise cash.

Published: February 20, 2026, 2:35 pm

MLS team-by-team preview: Why is 2026 your team's year?

With the 2026 MLS season kicking off Saturday, ESPN breaks down where the league's 30 clubs stand and how they've prepped for a run at MLS Cup.

Published: February 20, 2026, 2:35 pm

How Claressa Shields turned notoriety into main event fame

Boxer Claressa Shields, undefeated in the ring and undaunted online, has finally found the fame she always wanted. But at what price?

Published: February 20, 2026, 2:35 pm

Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia: Picks, predictions, more

Two fighters and two trainers share their analysis and predictions for the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia title fight.

Published: February 20, 2026, 2:35 pm

F1 predicted running order for 2026: Who is on top of the new cars?

With six days of testing in Bahrain now complete, ESPN pores over the data and speaks with paddock sources to predict F1's running order for 2026.

Published: February 21, 2026, 1:24 am

Have F1’s regulations for 2026 made the sport too complicated?

F1's star drivers have spent much of preseason criticizing the sport's new-for-2026 cars.

Published: February 21, 2026, 5:55 am

Risers and fallers: Tristan Vukcevic, Jarace Walker making the most of playing time

Should fantasy basketball managers keep or trade players like Tristan Vukcevic, Pascal Siakam and others?

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:43 pm

Buzz: Tyreek Hill's free agency, Rashee Rice's legal woes and more

Eric Karabell on whether the latest NFL buzz is actual news or merely noise for fantasy purposes.

Published: February 20, 2026, 7:17 pm

Nine tips to help you win your league

Nine tips to use during the fantasy baseball season, from trade strategies to how to value rookies and closers

Published: February 20, 2026, 2:41 pm

NCAA men's hockey bubble watch: Who should make the field -- and who will sweat it out

With selection day right around the corner, we look at the top contenders for the 16-team bracket.

Published: February 20, 2026, 2:35 pm

Transfer rumors, news: Casemiro to join Messi or Ronaldo when he leaves Man United?

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is drawing interest from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Published: February 21, 2026, 9:53 am

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England vs Ireland live: Six Nations rivals meet in must-win clash to keep title hopes alive

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England captain Maro Itoje wins his 100th cap as they bid to bounce back from defeat to Scotland

Published: February 21, 2026, 10:59 am

Michael Carrick eager to avoid Man United mood swings after flying start

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United won their first four matches under Carrick but dropped points at West Ham

Published: February 21, 2026, 10:51 am

‘This is an emergency’ but Igor Tudor convinced Tottenham will avoid relegation

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Spurs are the 12th different club of Tudor’s 13-year managerial career

Published: February 21, 2026, 10:39 am

Rodri came back too early from knee injury, admits Man City boss Pep Guardiola

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Rodri was sidelined for nearly all of the 2024-25 season with a knee injury

Published: February 21, 2026, 10:38 am

Tottenham sporting director hints Igor Tudor could stay on as manager beyond this season

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Tudor has been appointed on an interim basis until the end of the season but Spurs sporting director Johan Lange has not ruled out the possibility of his stay being extended if things go well

Published: February 21, 2026, 10:37 am

Mikel Arteta responds to ‘bottlers’ jibe as Arsenal look to get title push back on track

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Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead at bottom-of-the-table Wolves on Wednesday to hand the initiative to title rivals Manchester City

Published: February 21, 2026, 10:21 am

Harry Brook hopes Pakistan players will not be overlooked for The Hundred

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England’s white-ball captain is set to play for the newly-renamed Sunrisers Leeds this summer

Published: February 21, 2026, 9:58 am

Speed skater takes blade to the face in bloody accident at Winter Olympics

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Poland’s Kamila Sellier had to be stretchered off the ice after being left in a bloody mess

Published: February 21, 2026, 9:46 am

Floyd Mayweather coming out of retirement again after Mike Tyson exhibition

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Mayweather, who turns 49 later this month, will resume his professional career for a fourth time

Published: February 21, 2026, 9:05 am

Captain Harry Brook says England can look forward with confidence

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Brendon McCullum’s team scraped through a group containing one Test nation at the T20 World Cup.

Published: February 21, 2026, 8:50 am

The unmistakeable political edge attached to the USA and Canada’s blockbuster ice hockey final

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The USA will meet bitter rivals Canada in a men’s hockey final for the first time since 2014

Published: February 21, 2026, 8:40 am

Sibling rivalry fuels Zoe Atkin’s bid for Winter Olympics gold eight years after sister’s bronze

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The 23-year-old endured a disappointing and difficult debut Games in Beijing but is among the favourites for gold in Milano-Cortina, as she aims to improve on her sister’s Pyeongchang bronze

Published: February 21, 2026, 8:22 am

Will Donald Trump attend men’s ice hockey final in Milan at Winter Olympics?

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The USA and Canada will contest the final, which is likely to be a politically charged event regardless of the president’s presence

Published: February 21, 2026, 8:21 am

Man City vs Newcastle prediction: Premier League betting tips, odds & predicted line-ups

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City are closing in on leaders Arsenal in the title race but must maintain the momentum with a tricky home fixture against a resurgent Newcastle, returning from Azerbaijan after a crushing 6-1 win over Qarabag

Published: February 21, 2026, 8:00 am

England vs Ireland referee: Who is Six Nations official Andrea Piardi?

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The Italian made his Six Nations debut in 2024

Published: February 21, 2026, 6:22 am

Saturday’s briefing: Arteta dismisses ‘bottlers’ tag and Tudor’s defiant message

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The Arsenal boss says they are not blowing another chance to win the Premier League, while Igor Tudor insists Tottenham will stay in the top flight.

Published: February 21, 2026, 4:30 am

Ryan Garcia’s chaotic career might just lead him to Conor Benn – the perfect boxing partner

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Comment: Precocious talent, mental-health concerns, and a failed drug test – what next for Garcia? Possibly a showdown with Britain’s Benn

Published: February 21, 2026, 12:38 am

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

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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 21, 2026, 12:36 am

Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight

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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 21, 2026, 12:36 am

Eddie Hearn reacts to Conor Benn’s defection from Matchroom: ‘I misjudged the character’

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Benn has left Hearn’s company, joining rival promoter Dana White in a shocking move

Published: February 21, 2026, 12:31 am

FA should have given Ratcliffe ‘stronger sanction’ over immigration comments, Kick It Out says

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The charity claims the Manchester United co-owner’s remarks “brought the game into disrepute”

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:11 pm

United States and Canada set for politically-charged gold medal clash

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At a time of heightened tension between the two nations over tariff rows, US president Donald Trump could attend Sunday’s final.

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:03 pm

How the aura of Klopp has left Slot trapped in a new Liverpool reality

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Arne Slot has fielded questions surrounding his German predecessor, who remains hugely popular at Anfield, while some supporters covet a reunion with Xabi Alonso, despite his failure at Real Madrid

Published: February 20, 2026, 10:30 pm

GB freeskier Gus Kenworthy misses out on podium on Olympic comeback

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Kenworthy realised what had seemed an unlikely dream by returning for a fourth Olympics but did not trouble the podium in Livigno

Published: February 20, 2026, 9:42 pm

Conor Benn in shock split from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom as he joins rival promoter Dana White

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Hearn’s company stuck by Benn throughout a drug-test saga, which kept him out of British rings for three years

Published: February 20, 2026, 9:39 pm

Neymar makes retirement admission as former Barcelona star targets Brazil World Cup squad

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The former Barcelona star rejoined boyhood club Santos last year

Published: February 20, 2026, 8:11 pm

Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ after alleged racism towards Vinicius Jr – Kompany

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Brazil forward Vinicius reported an alleged racist comment while playing for Real Madrid against Benfica in the Champions League.

Published: February 20, 2026, 6:51 pm

Eve Muirhead hopes ‘Super Saturday’ can seal Team GB’s best ever Winter Olympics

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Bruce Mouat’s men’s curling team and ski halfpipe star Zoe Atkin both go for gold in Cortina and Livigno respectively.

Published: February 20, 2026, 6:41 pm

Man Utd fan Louis Rees-Zammit hopes revival under Michael Carrick inspires Wales

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The British and Irish Lion believes Wales can turnaround their fortunes after seeing Carrick win four of his first five United matches.

Published: February 20, 2026, 6:00 pm

Jake Paul has second jaw surgery after Anthony Joshua KO: ‘Screws coming loose’

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The influencer suffered a broken jaw in December, as he was stopped by former heavyweight champion Joshua in their boxing match

Published: February 20, 2026, 5:51 pm

New Jersey’s Democrat governor scraps plans for $5million week-long World Cup party

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Tickets for the FanFest went on sale in December

Published: February 20, 2026, 5:51 pm

Pep Guardiola: I could not care less about how the Premier League table looks

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City are only five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand after the Gunners drew against Wolves.

Published: February 20, 2026, 5:32 pm

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 20, 2026, 5:20 pm

Jim Ratcliffe avoids FA charge after controversial immigration comments

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Ratcliffe claimed the UK had been ‘colonised by immigrants’ in a widely-condemned interview with Sky News

Published: February 20, 2026, 5:15 pm

Cameron Menzies reveals he almost quit darts after punching a table in World Championship meltdown

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Cameron Menzies punched a table multiple times after losing to Charlie Manby at the World Championship in December

Published: February 20, 2026, 5:07 pm

Lindsey Vonn ‘making slow progress’ after latest six-hour surgery on broken leg

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Lindsey Vonn has undergone surgery in the US after having four operations in Italy

Published: February 20, 2026, 5:02 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 20, 2026, 4:55 pm

When is Team GB’s Winter Olympics curling final? Start time, TV channel and how to watch Canada showdown

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Team GB’s men are through to the curling final at Milano-Cortina 2026

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:42 pm

Australia bow out of tough T20 World Cup with Oman thrashing

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Already eliminated from the competition, Australia’s bowling attack impressed in a nine-wicket win

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:39 pm

Why Italy will wear red shirts in Six Nations clash with France

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Italy are usually seen in their home blue or change white kits

Published: February 20, 2026, 4:31 pm

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘keep calm’ to end Premier League title drought

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Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead against Wolves on Wednesday in the latest blow to their title hopes

Published: February 20, 2026, 3:59 pm

Team USA star Amber Glenn’s former figure skating coach arrested on child sex abuse charges

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Benjamin Shroats arrested in Texas on sexual misconduct charges related to two athletes in his care

Published: February 20, 2026, 3:55 pm

Man United manager Michael Carrick responds to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s controversial comments on immigration

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Ratcliffe incensed many people including the prime minister with remarks about immigration for which he later apologised

Published: February 20, 2026, 3:50 pm

Olympics chief to launch investigation after Infantino attends Board of Peace meeting with Trump

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Fifa president and IOC member Gianni Infantino attended a Board of Peace meeting alongside Donald Trump on Friday

Published: February 20, 2026, 3:39 pm

Saturday tips: Best bets and odds on racing at Kempton and Fairyhouse

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Check out Saturday’s racing tips for meetings at Kempton Park and Fairyhouse

Published: February 20, 2026, 3:18 pm

Igor Tudor ‘100 percent’ sure Tottenham will be in Premier League next season

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Spurs are 16th in the Premier League and only five points above the relegation zone

Published: February 20, 2026, 3:17 pm

How Team GB can complete a curling heist to extend Winter Olympics tradition

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Team GB have won three golds at Milano-Cortina and the men’s curling team, desperate to upgrade their silver medal from Beijing, could add a fourth – but only after a nail-biting round-robin which nearly left them empty-handed

Published: February 20, 2026, 3:10 pm

UFC great Amanda Nunes hits out at Sean Strickland’s sexist comments on women’s super-fight

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Strickland’s latest offensive rant was aimed at MMA trailblazers Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, who are due to fight each other in May

Published: February 20, 2026, 3:09 pm

France freshen up second row partnership for Six Nations clash with Italy

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Thibaud Flament and Emmanuel Meafou will start in Lille as France continue their pursuit of a grand slam

Published: February 20, 2026, 3:08 pm

Norway break Winter Olympics gold medal record after perfect shooting performance in biathlon

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Norway claimed their 17th gold medal of the Games, the most ever at a single Winter Olympics

Published: February 20, 2026, 3:04 pm

England know what was missing against Scotland – this Ireland challenge will decide their Six Nations fate

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Defeat for either side at Twickenham would be terminal to their chances of a Six Nations title

Published: February 20, 2026, 2:13 pm

The statistics and stories that show Maro Itoje’s brilliance as England captain reaches century of caps

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Itoje becomes the ninth male English centurion against Ireland a decade on from his international debut

Published: February 20, 2026, 2:00 pm

Cardiff condemn alleged homophobic chanting during Chelsea clash after being charged by FA

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The alleged homophobic chanting occurred during Cardiff’s 3-1 defeat by Chelsea in the Carabao Cup in December

Published: February 20, 2026, 1:26 pm

Oliver Glasner unconvinced over Crystal Palace future as walls appear to close in

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Palace fans directed “sacked” chants at their manager after Thursday’s underwhelming European outing in Mostar

Published: February 20, 2026, 1:16 pm

US freeskier branded a ‘loser’ by Trump fires back after qualifying for Olympic final

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Hunter Hess made an ‘L’ gesture with his hands in response to Trump calling him a ‘loser’

Published: February 20, 2026, 1:05 pm

Pep Guardiola gives Erling Haaland injury update ahead of Man City’s Premier League clash with Newcastle

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The striker picked up an injury against Fulham last week and was left out of City’s squad for their FA Cup victory over Salford City three days later

Published: February 20, 2026, 12:59 pm

How organisers made clean energy a priority at the Winter Olympics

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Concerns have been raised by Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin about the impact of global warming on the world’s glaciers

Published: February 20, 2026, 12:53 pm

Cheltenham free bets and betting offers for 2026

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Everything you need to know about the latest Cheltenham betting offers for the 2026 edition of the Cheltenham Festival

Published: February 20, 2026, 12:39 pm

Arne Slot says Liverpool’s set-pieces are ‘back to normal’

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Liverpool particularly struggled defensively against Premier League opposition set-pieces

Published: February 20, 2026, 12:33 pm

Jannik Sinner insists he is not worried about his form after shock defeat in Qatar

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Jannik Sinner was beaten by 20-year-old Czech player Jakub Mensik in Doha on Thursday

Published: February 20, 2026, 12:31 pm

Anthony Joshua could return sooner than expected after surprise Eddie Hearn update

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Joshua was injured in a car crash in December, in which two of his teammates were killed

Published: February 20, 2026, 12:10 pm

Michael Vaughan demands ECB action over IPL-linked teams ‘not considering Pakistan players’ for The Hundred

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Half of the teams participating in The Hundred this year are part or fully owned by IPL franchises

Published: February 20, 2026, 12:08 pm

US hockey captain Knight admits she was more nervous about marriage proposal than Olympic final

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Hilary Knight proposed to her partner, US speedskater Brittany Bowe, before her gold medal match at the Olympics

Published: February 20, 2026, 12:05 pm

Kompany attacks Mourinho over Vinicius Jr incident: ‘Do you know what Black players had to go through?’

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The Bayern Munich manager had strong words for his Benfica counterpart after Mourinho blamed Vinicius for what unfolded during the Champions League game

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:59 am

Jacob Bethell: England’s T20 World Cup campaign starts now

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England survived scares from Nepal, Scotland and Italy to reach the Super 8s

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:56 am

Eddie Howe tells Anthony Gordon to stay selfish after Champions League heroics for Newcastle

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Gordon hit four for the Magpies against Qarabag to put Newcastle on the verge of the Champions League last 16

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:45 am

Tottenham are clueless but a vital change could reignite the fire to topple Arsenal

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Igor Tudor begins his tenure as Tottenham’s new head coach in Sunday’s north London derby, where Arsenal’s quest for silverware on four fronts is a reminder of Spurs’s deep-rooted problem

Published: February 20, 2026, 11:24 am

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