Browns to hold open QB competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, GM says

Browns general manager Andrew Berry confirmed Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson will compete for starting quarterback role in 2026, with no decision timeline set yet.
Published: February 25, 2026, 3:35 am
Trump says US women's hockey team will 'soon' visit White House after declining SOTU invitation

President Donald Trump announced the gold medal U.S. women's hockey team will visit the White House "soon," though it's unclear if they accepted the invitation.
Published: February 25, 2026, 3:02 am
'U-S-A' chants break out in House chamber as US men's hockey gold medalists attend Trump's State of the Union

Members of the U.S. men's hockey team walked into the Capitol for President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
Published: February 25, 2026, 2:55 am
Trump announces Team USA hockey goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will get Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump announced Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom after the Team USA goaltender's gold medal performance at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Published: February 25, 2026, 2:40 am
US men’s hockey stars reflect on American pride after bringing home Olympic gold

Brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk and Connor Hellebuyck reflected on what it meant to represent America during Team USA hockey's first Olympic gold since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice."
Published: February 25, 2026, 12:52 am
The USA hockey brotherhood carried Johnny Hockey with them all the way to the gold: Mary Katharine Ham

Johnny Gaudreau should have been on team USA, but his life was cut short as a car hit his bike and killed him. Team USA never let his memory get too far from the team.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:52 pm
US men's hockey stars share gold medal moment with military members before White House visit

The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men's hockey team shared a patriotic moment with military personnel at Joint Base Andrews before their White House visit on Tuesday.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:30 pm
Chiefs GM Brett Veach comments on Travis Kelce's status ahead of 2026 season

Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach commented on Travis Kelce's status ahead of the 2026 season, saying the team continues to "let that process play out."
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:28 pm
Olympic hero Connor Hellebuyck shows off 'Secretary of Defense' plaque on flight to White House

Team USA Olympic goaltender Connor Hellebuyck proudly showed off his viral "Secretary of Defense" plaque on an Air Force plane on its way to the White House on Tuesday.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:25 pm
Former NFL star Joe Haden speaks out from Mexico, hopes to return to US amid cartel violence

Joe Haden cut a podcast appearance short a unrest continues in Mexico. The former Steelers cornerback said he's seeking an urgent return to the U.S.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:21 pm
Alysa Liu's social media following surges after Winter Olympics gold medal, surpassing Eileen Gu

Alysa Liu reaches 5.3 million Instagram followers after winning Team USA's first individual Olympic gold in women's figure skating in 24 years.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:19 pm
Trump wears US men's hockey star Matthew Tkachuk's gold medal at White House: 'Not giving it back'

U.S. men's hockey gold medalist Matthew Tkachuk and President Donald Trump shared a lighthearted moment in the Oval Office Tuesday afternoon.
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:49 pm
Hockey officials reject Canadian coach's complaints of 3-on-3 overtime rules after Olympic loss

While Team Canada coach Jon Cooper slammed the Olympics' three-on-three overtime format, the IIHF president said the rules are staying put after Team USA's gold-medal victory.
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:30 pm
Former NFL star says 'insufferable' Eileen Gu was given easy questions throughout Olympics

Boomer Esiason blasted U.S.-born skier Eileen Gu for representing China and taking millions in payments, saying her interviews were arrogant despite her Olympic victories.
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:00 pm
Olympic gold medalist US men's hockey team visits White House to celebrate historic win over Canada

Team USA Olympic gold medal hockey players visited President Donald Trump at White House on Tuesday after historic 2-1 overtime victory over Canada.
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:33 pm
Devils announcer rips people who painted 'narrative' that Jack Hughes, US men's hockey team are 'sexist'

New Jersey Devils announcer Don La Greca defended Jack Hughes and Team USA hockey players against political controversy following their Olympic gold medal win.
Published: February 24, 2026, 7:54 pm
Falcons make decision on Kirk Cousins two years after signing him to $180 million contract

Kirk Cousins will be cut by Atlanta Falcons as team moves forward with Michael Penix Jr., general manager Ian Cunningham confirmed at the NFL Scouting Combine Tuesday.
Published: February 24, 2026, 6:07 pm
Hughes' brothers mom, who works for Team USA women's hockey, gives classy response about SOTU controversy

Jack and Quinn Hughes’ mother, Ellen, who works with Team USA women’s hockey, praised both teams for promoting unity after President Donald Trump faced backlash over his Olympic remarks.
Published: February 24, 2026, 4:58 pm
US men's hockey star Jack Hughes talks Trump's State of the Union invite

Team USA men's hockey star Jack Hughes talked about the importance of going to Washington to visit President Donald Trump and go the State of Union.
Published: February 24, 2026, 3:50 pm
US men's hockey stars dish on immense American pride after winning Olympic gold

Team USA men's hockey stars Zach Werenski and Dylan Larkin opened up about what it meant to them to represent the Stars and Stripes at the Olympics.
Published: February 24, 2026, 2:55 pm
PGA Tour winner Max Homa opens up on dealing with chronic skin condition

PGA Tour star Max Homa opened up about his battle with seborrheic dermatitis, encouraging others to seek help for this common but treatable skin condition.
Published: February 24, 2026, 2:46 pm
Jalen Brunson 'absolutely' has Olympic dreams with Games returning to LA: 'I would be honored and thankful'

While focused on helping his New York Knicks win an NBA title, Jalen Brunson does have his eyes set on the 2028 LA Olympics, hoping he can represent the U.S. this time around.
Published: February 24, 2026, 2:23 pm
Ex-NHL star fires back at Team USA men's hockey critics: 'It's a real shame'

Former NHL star Jeremy Roenick appeared on Fox News Channel's "Jesse Watters Primetime" on Monday and lamented the criticism aimed at Team USA men's hockey.
Published: February 24, 2026, 12:46 pm
New Japan Pro-Wrestling set for first US show of 2026 with major names set to compete

New Japan Pro-Wrestling is set to have its first U.S. show of the year in Trenton, New Jersey, with several champions on the card set to compete.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:41 am
Keith Olbermann ridicules US men's hockey team for wanting to accept Trump's State of Union invite

Ex-ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann criticized the men's Olympic hockey team for considering Trump's State of Union invitation after the women's team declined the same offer.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:27 am
Miami's NCAA Tournament chances after improving to 28-0: Are RedHawks a lock to make Big Dance yet?
Miami defeated Eastern Michigan to remain undefeated, but will the RedHawks get into the NCAA Tournament with a loss?
Published: February 25, 2026, 4:05 am
2026 Cognizant Classic odds, picks: Surprising predictions by golf model that's called 16 majors
SportsLine's model simulated the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches 2026 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA picks this week
Published: February 25, 2026, 1:03 am
Why Sean Payton is giving up Broncos play-calling duties to new offensive coordinator Davis Webb
Denver's offensive numbers looked completely fine in 2025, but there's more to the story
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:47 pm
Bodo Glimt's shocking victory might be a good news for Inter's title ambitions and for Cristian Chivu's future
The Nerazzurri will now focus on the Serie A title with a ten-point margin on AC Milan
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:33 pm
Trent Williams landing spots: 49ers star would have plenty of suitors from Super Bowl contenders
Williams, 37, and the 49ers are trying to work out contract issues
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:23 pm
Could Trent Williams hit free agency? 49ers, star tackle working through contract situation as cap hit looms
Williams' scheduled $39 million cap number is the source of the reported stalemate
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:25 pm
Sports betting consensus picks for Tuesday, February 24, 2026: Where SportsLine's model and experts agree
A look at the best bets today that SportsLine's model and experts agree on
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:06 pm
Champions League results: Inter crash out as Bodo/Glimt stage epic upset; Atletico Madrid, Newcastle cruise
Bayer Leverkusen also moved through into the last sixteen
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:04 pm
NBA longshot parlay picks, bets, props for Tuesday, February 24: This NBA parlay could return $1.1 million
SportsLine's model reveals an NBA parlay that could return $1.1 million on a $10 bet
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:02 pm
How to run your 2026 March Madness pool: Play for prizes, create your own NCAA Tournament game
The CBS Sports 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2026 office pools.
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:54 pm
2026 Cognizant Classic preview: Expert predictions, picks as PGA Tour's Florida Swing begins at PGA National
The PGA Tour kicks off its Florida Swing at the Bear Trap
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:47 pm
Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets by targeting Cavaliers-Knicks, Duke-Notre Dame on Tuesday
DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NBA and college basketball betting on Tuesday
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:20 pm
Chandler Morris files lawsuit vs. NCAA: Virginia QB seeks seventh year after leading Cavs to ACC title game
The college football veteran joins a growing list of quarterbacks to petition the courts for more eligibility
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:11 pm
WATCH: USMNT's Johnny Cardoso scores first Atletico Madrid goal in Champions League tie against Club Brugge
Cardoso's goal gave Atleti a 5-4 lead on aggregate in the knockout phase playoffs
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:01 pm
Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Tuesday, Feb. 24, from proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks predictions and Tuesday NBA picks
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:00 pm
College football's 10 most explosive offenses for 2026: Texas, Miami loaded after big portal hauls
Transfer portal additions and elite-level coaching should help these teams score points in bunches
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:47 pm
Kentucky vs. South Carolina odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 24 from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated South Carolina vs. Kentucky and revealed its college basketball picks for this SEC matchup
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:44 pm
Falcons place franchise tag on star tight end Kyle Pitts
Atlanta tagged Pitts as both sides work toward a long-term deal
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:27 pm
Timberwolves vs. Blazers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Tuesday, Feb. 24 from proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves predictions and Tuesday NBA picks
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:20 pm
Duke vs. Notre Dame odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 24 from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Notre Dame vs. top-ranked Duke and revealed its college basketball picks for this ACC matchup
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:09 pm
76ers vs. Pacers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Feb. 24 from advanced model
SportsLine's model reveals its Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers predictions and NBA picks today
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:03 pm
How to run a 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket pool: Play for a dream trip, create a picks contest
The CBS Sports 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket games offer a chance to win the Ultimate London Getaway with tickets to a UCL match
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:01 pm
2026 Cognizant Classic outrights, finishing positions, matchups, and more expert picks
SportsLine's Eric Cohen has locked in his best bets for the 2026 Cognizant Classic
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:50 pm
Rick Carlisle rips NBA for Pacers' tanking fine, says NBA suggested 'medicating' Aaron Nesmith to play injured
Rick Carlisle lit into the NBA for its 'ridiculous' process in determining the Pacers were holding out healthy players
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:46 pm
2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Sleepers, breakouts, busts by model that called Cal Raleigh's huge season
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season 10,000 times and identified 2026 Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakout and busts
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:43 pm
Paramount+ and CBS Sports lock up Concacaf women's soccer rights through 2029-2030
Concacaf W Championship gets started Feb. 27
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:37 pm
HQ PM Newsletter 2/24/2026
What to watch Tuesday night: Knicks vs. Cavaliers, NC State vs. Virginia + more best bets
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:30 pm
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Knicks at Cavaliers, NC State at No. 11 Virginia and more
Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:30 pm
Will Tiger Woods be 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain? PGA of America wants decision by the Masters, per report
Woods is the top choice for U.S. Ryder Cup captain in Ireland, and the PGA hopes to have his answer by April
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:28 pm
Jets RB Breece Hall to receive tag if sides do not agree to contract by March 3
New York is adamant about keeping its standout running back in town
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:13 pm
Brandon Moreno hopes UFC Fight Night can 'bring joy' amid unrest in Mexico
Moreno headlines the event on Saturday night in Mexico City
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:00 pm
NBA MVP Rankings: Victor Wembanyama jumps into top three, Cade Cunningham could win by default
Cunningham and SGA are the only two candidates currently on track to hit the 65-game threshold this season
Published: February 24, 2026, 7:40 pm
UFC news, rumors: Robert Whittaker plans light heavyweight move, slew of fights announced for UFC 327
The former middleweight champion is eyeing a move up to 205 pounds
Published: February 24, 2026, 7:33 pm
Dynasty Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Falcons tagging Kyle Pitts means Tier 2 gets even bigger
Updated tight end rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues
Published: February 24, 2026, 6:58 pm
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 24, 2026, 6:15 pm
SEC fines Kentucky coach Mark Pope for criticizing officials after loss to Auburn
Pope took issue with a foul called on Kentucky's Collin Chandler that led to Auburn's win
Published: February 24, 2026, 6:14 pm
Source: Kyler hasn't talked to Cards, refuting GM
Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort said he has spoken with quarterback Kyler Murray, but a source told ESPN that the two have not talked since the end of the season.
Published: February 25, 2026, 4:09 am
Boozer goes off as Duke beats Notre Dame by 44
Cameron Boozer had 24 points and 13 rebounds as No. 1 Duke beat Notre Dame 100-56 on Tuesday night, handing the Irish their worst home loss since 1898.
Published: February 25, 2026, 4:09 am
Sources: Aubrey pushes for bigger Cowboys offer
The Cowboys have extended an offer to Brandon Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, sources told ESPN, but Aubrey's agent has asked for a deal closer to $10 million per season.
Published: February 25, 2026, 4:09 am
Hellebuyck set for Medal of Freedom, Trump says
Connor Hellebuyck, the goaltender for the gold-medal-winning U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Donald Trump announced during Tuesday night's State of the Union.
Published: February 25, 2026, 4:09 am
Lynch believes 49ers, Williams 'on the same page'
Shortly after ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are "struggling to find a contractual solution," general manager John Lynch offered a more optimistic perspective.
Published: February 25, 2026, 4:09 am
Carlisle questions NBA's process for Pacers' fine
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said the NBA did not speak with team doctors or players before issuing a $100K fine for violating the league's player participation policy, a claim the NBA has disputed.
Published: February 25, 2026, 4:09 am
Virginia QB Morris files lawsuit seeking 7th year
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a seventh year of eligibility.
Published: February 25, 2026, 4:09 am
Pirates' Griffin, MLB's top prospect, wows with HRs
Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 19-year-old shortstop and the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball, hit home runs off Red Sox pitchers Ranger Suarez and Seth Martinez.
Published: February 25, 2026, 4:09 am
🔮 Predicting '28 Olympics U.S. men's hoops team
In a time of transition for USA basketball, here's what the 12-man squad that will go up against a competitive international slate could look like.
Published: February 25, 2026, 4:09 am
Men's Bracketology: Duke's ascension to No. 1 overall was inevitable
It was only a matter of time until a path opened for the Blue Devils, who ride their win over Michigan to the top.
Published: February 25, 2026, 12:10 am
Women's Bracketology: How two upsets turned the ACC into a nine-bid league
Sometimes one big win can elevate a team off the bubble. Clemson and Virginia got those victories Sunday.
Published: February 25, 2026, 12:10 am
Kiper's latest NFL mock draft: Projecting the entire first round ahead of the combine
As the NFL gets ready for this week's combine workouts, let's project where the best players in the 2026 draft class will get picked in April.
Published: February 24, 2026, 4:24 pm
What's next for the NBA's 10 worst teams: Evaluating draft, free agency and trade options
Our NBA insiders break down the biggest questions for 10 lottery-bound teams after the trade deadline and ahead of the draft.
Published: February 25, 2026, 12:07 am
Champions League as it happened: Bodø/Glimt dump out last year's finalists Inter
Enjoy all that happened from today's UEFA Champions League matches, including Bodø/Glimt's historic win over Inter to advance to the round of 16.
Published: February 25, 2026, 1:41 am
Buster Olney ranks the top 10 shortstops in MLB this season
Olney's ranking of the top players at every position continues with the premier infield position: shortstop. Find out who comes out on top of this star-studded field.
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:20 pm
Kings of the hot corner: Buster Olney ranks baseball's best third basemen
Where do Jose Ramirez, Alex Bregman and Manny Machado fit among the top 10 at the position?
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:20 pm
Hooked on hockey after the Olympics? An updated look at the NHL's playoff picture
With the medals awarded, the sprint is on to the end of the regular season.
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:33 pm
Trade grades: What can Brett Kulak do for the Avalanche?
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:33 pm
Key factors that could define the men's NCAA tournament selection process
From metrics to star injuries and Charles Bediako, the key discussion points that could define March Madness.
Published: February 24, 2026, 5:35 pm
Men's Bubble Watch: Miami (Ohio) pads at-large case with 28th straight win
The RedHawks are the lone undefeated team, boosting their NCAA chances if they don't win the MAC tournament.
Published: February 24, 2026, 5:35 pm
'The time is now': Inside the Peterson availability saga at Kansas
The projected No. 1 NBA draft pick has sat out enough games to cast uncertainty on his team's potential in March.
Published: February 24, 2026, 4:13 pm
'Oh god! Who built this?': The origin of the WWE Elimination Chamber
At the 2002 Survivor Series, six WWE superstars entered the Elimination Chamber. We look back at that night.
Published: February 24, 2026, 6:06 pm
What to know about Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao rematch
Andreas Hale answers questions about the rematch and explains how the matchup looks 11 years after their first encounter.
Published: February 24, 2026, 5:52 pm
NFL free agency tiers: Barnwell ranks the best QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs and OL
NFL free agency is almost here, and we placed players on offense into tiers based on their potential offseason contracts. Who could get paid?
Published: February 24, 2026, 4:16 pm
They're back! Key returning players for every top 25 team
With all the focus on the portal, we look at the most important players retained across college football.
Published: February 24, 2026, 1:42 pm
USA Basketball's road to 2028: New era, new coach, new decisions
With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball?
Published: February 24, 2026, 1:09 pm
Premier League summer transfers: A bunch of busts, or just proof patience is needed?
The slew of high-priced players who joined the Premier League in the summer transfer window haven't exactly been on fire. Why the slow starts?
Published: February 24, 2026, 7:45 pm
No one loves late drama like Liverpool. What's behind their taste for theatrics?
Liverpool's 97th-minute winner Sunday was the latest heart-stopping moment in a season full of them.
Published: February 24, 2026, 7:45 pm
Back at the Bernabéu: Could Mourinho return to coach Real Madrid again?
Wednesday's clash isn't just a chance for José Mourinho's Benfica to eliminate Real Madrid from the Champions League. It might also be an audition.
Published: February 24, 2026, 12:38 pm
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC lead the way after win over champs Miami and Lionel Messi
LAFC get a convincing win over defending champions Inter Miami to kick off the 2026 MLS season and the latest ESPN Power Rankings.
Published: February 24, 2026, 12:31 pm
Week 3 Top 25 and how to watch
Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.
Published: February 25, 2026, 2:54 am
Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch
This past weekend packed a punch and shook up the top 25 rankings.
Published: February 25, 2026, 2:55 am
MMA divisional rankings: Heavyweight top 10 is light on changes or impact
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.
Published: February 24, 2026, 1:15 pm
Boxing divisional rankings: Ryan Garcia enters welterweight top five
A masterful title fight performance from Garcia earns him a WBC belt and a spot among the welterweight elite.
Published: February 24, 2026, 5:41 pm
'Got to be careful around Mario': Kirby Smart, Mario Cristobal trade joking barbs at Steve Spurrier Awards
At the 2026 Steve Spurrier Awards dinner -- named for a coach known for his wit -- Mario Cristobal and Kirby Smart fittingly traded jokes on Monday night.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:23 pm
Dreams on paper, gold on ice: Revisiting Jack Hughes' and Alysa Liu's 2019 letters
In 2019, Hughes and Liu wrote to their retired selves. In 2026, they added Olympic gold to the story.
Published: February 24, 2026, 12:12 am
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 25, 2026, 4:50 am
Transfer rumors, news: Could Bernardo Silva head to MLS?
MLS side Chicago Fire are one of the clubs that are looking to sign Manchester City's Bernardo Silva in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:45 pm
Pickups: Pick up Melton, Wallace and Raynaud for the homestretch
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:17 pm
Pickups: Why Dostal, Laferriere are post-Olympics must-adds
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:17 pm
US men’s hockey team visit White House as some players with Minnesota ties stay away

Donald Trump invited team after Olympic gold
Women’s team chose to skip event
The victorious US Olympic men’s ice hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, although there were several notable absences.
Donald Trump invited the team to celebrate in Washington DC after they beat Canada in a dramatic Olympic final on Sunday. He also invited the US women’s team, who declined citing “timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments”.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 10:40 pm
US basketball player Jarred Shaw escaped execution in Indonesia, but his prison ordeal continues

The Texan made the mistake of his life when he ordered gummies to soothe symptoms of Crohn’s disease. Now his health is suffering in a foreign jail
Jarred Shaw is locked up in an Indonesian prison – but at least he isn’t facing execution, something that appeared a possibility less than a year ago.
The 35-year-old American was a key member of the Prawira Bandung team who won the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) in 2023, the latest highlight in a fascinating professional career that had taken him to countries as varied as Tunisia, Lebanon, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Japan.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 10:00 am
World Cup host cities ‘running out of time’ with $625m in funding held up by shutdown

Funds promised for security have not been received
Officials warn of potential cancellations to fan festivals
Local and national officials expressed concern on Tuesday that the ongoing partial government shutdown in the United States could adversely affect planning and preparation for the 2026 World Cup, which is just over 100 days away.
In a hearing before the House committee on homeland security, representatives from Miami, Kansas City and New Jersey – three locations that will host a combined total of 21 matches in the tournament, including the final – said they are still waiting on federal funds to be released to their respective local agencies. Last July, lawmakers pledged $625m in federal assistance toward World Cup security via the Trump administration’s “big beautiful” policy bill.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 8:37 pm
Champions League: Bodø/Glimt send Inter crashing out, Sørloth seals Atlético’s spot

Norwegian side win 2-1 in Milan to seal giant-killing upset
Atlético defeat Club Brugge; Bayer Leverkusen progress
Bodø/Glimt dumped last season’s finalists Inter out of the Champions League with a remarkable 2-1 win at San Siro in their playoff second leg that sent the Norwegian minnows through to the last 16, 5-2 on aggregate.
Under sustained pressure, the visitors struck in the 58th minute when Ole Didrik Blomberg seized on a loose pass on the edge of the Inter area and drove at goal. Yann Sommer pushed his shot away but Jens Petter Hauge reacted quickest to convert the rebound from close range.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 10:23 pm
US hockey was bathed in a golden Olympic glow. Then Donald Trump and Kash Patel stepped in | Beau Dure

The US men’s and women’s teams claimed titles at the Winter Games this past week. The warm fuzzy feelings didn’t last long
Keeping politics at arm’s length for the US men’s hockey team’s gold-medal matchup with Canada was always going to be difficult.
The game fell on the 46th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, when an underdog group of US college players upset the mighty Soviet Union team against the backdrop of the cold war. But the US team who took the ice on Sunday were no plucky band of amateurs making a stand for democracy against authoritarianism – a point underscored when the US and Canada met last year in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Canadian fans booed the Star-Spangled Banner and the US players, either unaware of, or unsympathetic to, Canadian desires to be neither the 51st US state nor the USA’s opponent in a scorched-earth trade war, dropped the gloves to fight their opponents as soon as the game commenced.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 3:46 pm
If you think politics shaped these Winter Olympics, just wait until LA 2028

In Milan, athletes showed that patriotism can be generous. In Los Angeles, that definition will be tested on the biggest, loudest stage sport can offer
The Milano Cortina Winter Games ended on Sunday night as the Olympics always do: in light, spectacle and speeches about unity. In Verona, the Olympic flag passed to the French Alps and the twin flames were extinguished. But unofficially, at least, a flame also flickered 6,000 miles west.
If these Games felt political, just wait until Los Angeles a little more than two years from now.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 11:00 am
Swansea bow to co-owner Snoop Dogg with guard of honour before kick-off

American rapper arrives to see draw against Preston
Ipswich close on second after Middlesbrough drop points
The Swansea City co-owner Snoop Dogg was greeted with twirling towels and a guard of honour on his first visit to the Welsh club. The American rapper, who is a minority owner of the Championship club alongside the television host Martha Stewart and Croatia international Luka Modric, made his first appearance at the Swansea.com Stadium for Tuesday’s clash with Preston.
Snoop Dogg joined the Swansea ownership group last July and made his way to south-west Wales after being at the Winter Olympics, where he served as Team USA’s honorary coach as well as a special correspondent for broadcaster NBC.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 11:33 pm
‘Resilience is the biggest lesson’: Emma Raducanu is ready for revival after setbacks

In Japan to announce her switch to Uniqlo, the British No 1 says frustrations only fuel the fire as she looks to Indian Wells and beyond
Emma Raducanu has no immediate plans to appoint a new coach as she attempts to kickstart a frustrating season in the US next month. The British No 1 will play at Indian Wells and in the Miami Open in March without a full-time replacement for Francisco Roig – her ninth coach since she turned professional – with whom she parted company after her second-round exit at the Australian Open in January.
“Right now I wouldn’t say I’m actively looking for a coach,” Raducanu says in Tokyo, where on Tuesday she was unveiled as a global brand ambassador for the Japanese clothes retailer Uniqlo after ending her association with Nike.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 6:44 am
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It’s not been the best time for Turkish football in recent months, what with the suspension of 149 match officials and more than 1,000 players relating to a betting scandal. Ouch. But events in a seventh-tier match at the weekend brought some much-needed moral goodness back to the game there when a player revived a seagull that had been struck down by a flying ball. Yep, you read that right. Let’s start at the beginning shall we. Istanbul Yurdum Spor goalkeeper Muhammed Uyanik picked the ball up in the 22nd minute of a fierce battle with Mevlanakapi Guzelhisar, with the winner taking home the league title. Seeing no short options available, he went route one, pinging the ball high into the air only to see his clearance thud against a low-flying gull that spiralled in the air like a downed fighter-jet before dropping to the floor with a sickening thud.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 4:03 pm
Newcastle finish off Qarabag in rapid time to set up Chelsea or Barcelona tie

Eddie Howe adores motivational slogans and the Newcastle manager’s current favourite is: “One Brain.” The idea is to inspire his team to play with the sort of synchronicity that stems from a collective mindset and unity of purpose.
For a while here it seemed to be working a treat with Newcastle’s intelligence – joint and individual – threatening to further humiliate Qarabag. But then, with a last-16 tie against either Barcelona or Chelsea assured, home concentration began, understandably, wandering a little. Commendably, the Azerbaijani title holders capitalised by fighting back; Gurban Gurbanov’s side, and, in particular, their Colombian forward Camilo Durán, showing they can play a bit too.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 10:00 pm
West Brom sack head coach Eric Ramsay after only 44 days in charge

Coach failed to win any of his nine games since MLS move
James Morrison is put in interim charge of the strugglers
West Brom have sacked their head coach Eric Ramsay after just 44 days in charge at the Hawthorns.
The 34-year-old was appointed on a two-and-a-half-year deal on 11 January following the departure of Ryan Mason but has failed to win any of his nine matches in charge.
Continue reading...Published: February 25, 2026, 12:22 am
Williamson refuses to rule out strike action amid player overload concerns

England captain concerned by relentless growth of game
Ukraine World Cup qualifier set for Hill Dickinson Stadium
England’s captain, Leah Williamson, has said she would never take the possibility of strike action off the table if players are not listened to over scheduling concerns.
Speaking before England’s first two World Cup qualifiers, against Ukraine in Turkey and Iceland in Nottingham next week, Williamson said drastic action was “always a possibility” with talk of player overloading at the highest level a growing concern.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 8:27 pm
David Squires on … a dose of reality for Igor Tudor after Arsenal’s visit to Dr Tottenham

Our cartoonist on the north London derby and some uncomfortable truths for the interim Spurs manager
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 11:03 am
The rise of Porto Women: ‘We wanted players who had a connection with the club’

Former Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas has played a big part in the club’s work towards gender equality in all sports
For a team that did not have a women’s side until a year ago, Porto’s rise has been rapid. The first season ended with promotion from the third division and now they are on the verge of reaching the top flight, where they would finally compete with their rivals Benfica and Sporting.
Porto are top of the final phase of the second division championship, having won the first phase. The champions of the final phase are guaranteed promotion and the next two teams will take part in the playoffs. Porto are yet to concede a goal in a league game.
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Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 12:00 pm
Inter stun Bodø/Glimt, Newcastle see off Qarabag: Champions League playoffs – as it happened

Newcastle won an entertaining low-stakes second leg against Qarabag, while Bodø/Glimt slayed European royalty at the San Siro
A short-corner routine by Atleti is pinged back down the left flank. Matteo Ruggeri crosses, the ball dropping onto the foot of Alexander Sørloth, who slots with a confident sidefoot from close range past the rooted Simon Mignolet. That’s a hat-trick for Sørloth, and Atleti will play either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the last 16.
… so having said that, Atletico establish a two-goal lead, and are surely in the hat for Friday’s last-16 draw. Marcos Llorente plays a long ball down the inside-right channel for Alexander Sørloth, who should release Ademola Lookman into the box down the left. His pass across is poor, behind Lookman, but Antoine Griezmann comes over, offering himself as a wall for Lookman to ping the ball off. A one-two down the left, then Lookman crosses low. Sørloth can’t miss from six yards and that is surely that!
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 10:18 pm
Harry Brook relieved to lead England into last four after ‘the hardest winter of my life’

Century secures win against Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Brook: ‘It’s nice to see some rewards for my hard work’
Sometimes Harry Brook makes everything look easy but some of his recent experiences have been anything but painless, and after scoring a sublime century to steer his team into the World Cup semi-finals England’s white-ball captain described his past few months as “probably the hardest of my life”.
Brook endured a disappointing Ashes, scoring just two half-centuries and averaging 39.77, his second-worst in a Test series in which he has played more than a single innings. It was towards the end of his time in Australia that it was revealed he had got in to a drunken altercation with a nightclub bouncer in Wellington on the eve of the final fixture of his first overseas tour as an international captain, a controversy which has dogged him since.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 8:42 pm
England edge past Pakistan: T20 Cricket World Cup Super 8s – as it happened

A brilliant century from Harry Brook helped England to a two-wicket win that qualified them for the semi-finals with a match to spare
Pakistan: 1 Sahibzada Farhan, 2 Saim Ayub, 3 Salman Ali Agha (capt), 4 Babar Azam, 5 Fakhar Zaman, 6 Shadab Khan, 7 Usman Khan (wk), 8 Mohammad Nawaz, 9 Shaheen Afridi, 10 Salman Mirza, 11 Usman Tariq.
England: 1 Phil Salt, 2 Jos Buttler (wk), 3 Jacob Bethell, 4 Tom Banton, 5 Harry Brook (capt), 6 Sam Curran, 7 Will Jacks, 8 Liam Dawson, 9 Jamie Overton, 10 Jofra Archer, 11 Adil Rashid.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 5:25 pm
Harry Brook’s 50-ball century blazes England past Pakistan into T20 World Cup semi-finals

Captain Brook hits 100 to set up final-over win
For all their faults and frailties, their fluffs and fumbles, England are also the first team to secure a place in the World Cup semi-finals, their spot secured by victory over Pakistan and by the sensational Harry Brook century that drove them towards it.
After coming in just one ball into the innings and watching the rest of England’s top five falter, England’s captain transformed a crisis into what, for all that a couple of late wickets got the nerves jangling, became something approaching a cruise.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 5:23 pm
Arbeloa and Courtois call on Uefa to take stand against racism after Vinícius incident

Courtois: ‘This a moment for football to end these things’
Real Madrid meet Benfica in second leg on Wednesday
Álvaro Arbeloa and Thibaut Courtois have called on Uefa to take a genuine stand against racism and change football following the alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior by Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s Champions League playoff first leg at Benfica last week, with Arbeloa imploring the governing body to go beyond “just slogans” as the two teams prepare to meet again.
Courtois also expressed his disappointment with José Mourinho for linking the incident to Vinícius’s celebration of the only goal of the game in Lisbon and insisted suggestions that Prestianni’s defence might be that he instead used a homophobic slur would be “just as bad”.
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 3:25 pm
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi to face trial for alleged rape

27-year-old Morocco international denies allegation
Defender says trial ‘will allow the truth to come out’
Achraf Hakimi is to face trial for rape, the Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender confirmed via a social media post on Tuesday, going on to deny the allegation.
“Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial, even though I deny it and everything proves it’s false,” wrote Hakimi. “This is as unjust to the innocent as it is to the genuine victims. I calmly await this trial, which will allow the truth to come out publicly.”
Continue reading...Published: February 24, 2026, 12:48 pm
Snoop Dogg welcomed in style on first visit to Swansea

A 21,000 record crowd was expected at the Swansea.com Stadium, which opened in 2005.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:57 pm
Eddie Howe confident Newcastle can compete with Champions League heavyweights

The Magpies will face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the next round.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:28 pm
Leah Williamson says player strikes cannot be ‘taken off the table’ amid schedule row

The Arsenal and Lionesses captain believes there is still time for governing bodies to address fixture congestion
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:25 pm
Snoop Dogg at Swansea: A record crowd, twirling towels and a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser

It was an evening that started and ended in extraordinary fashion at the Swansea.com stadium
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:10 pm
Newcastle complete victory over Qarabag to make Champions League last 16

Newcastle and Qarabag combined for five more goals to add to the seven from the first leg
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:50 pm
Who are Bodo/Glimt? How Norwegian minnows pulled off the Champions League’s biggest ever shock

Bodo/Glimt’s 5-2 aggregate victory against Inter Milan will send shockwaves around Europe after the tiny club from the Arctic Circle reached the last-16 of the Champions League
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:43 pm
ECB speak out over allegations Indian-owned teams may not sign Pakistani cricketers for the Hundred

It was recently reported that four teams would not consider signing Pakistan players for the competition due to ongoing India-Pakistan tensions
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:35 pm
Nobody asked for Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 – but three factors could make it watchable

Comment: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao’s first fight was years too late, let alone this rematch 11 years on
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:16 pm
When is the Champions League last-16 draw? Date, start time, qualified teams and how to watch online

The draw to decide the knockout rounds will take place on Friday as Europe’s elite discover their last-16 opponents
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:02 pm
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Published: February 24, 2026, 9:19 pm
Harry Brook hails coach Brendon McCullum after England promotion: ‘He was the mastermind’

Captain Brook made a match-winning 100 off 51 balls after coming in at number three against Pakistan
Published: February 24, 2026, 7:17 pm
Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni trains at Bernabeu despite Champions League suspension

Prestianni denied using racist language towards Vinicius Jr but has been provisionally suspended by Uefa while an investigation is held
Published: February 24, 2026, 7:05 pm
Harry Brook masterclass leads England into T20 World Cup semi-finals

Promoted to No 3 against Pakistan, the England captain made a magnificent century
Published: February 24, 2026, 6:52 pm
The major arguments for and against Man United’s big Michael Carrick decision

The caretaker caveats remain, but Carrick’s common-sense revolution has brought a sense of calm to help a club frazzled by a feeling of constant crisis. Is it a long-term solution?
Published: February 24, 2026, 6:23 pm
Footballer saves stricken seagull hit by ball during match

The Turkish footballer had to think quickly after a seagull was struck by the ball
Published: February 24, 2026, 5:54 pm
Real Madrid boss urges Uefa to seize opportunity to ‘fight against racism’ in Vinicius Jr case

Vinicius Jr accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during last week’s match
Published: February 24, 2026, 4:51 pm
Winter Olympics star has heart surgery after pulling out of race while leading

Tommaso Giacomeli withdrew from last week’s race after experiencing breathing difficulties
Published: February 24, 2026, 4:04 pm
Real Madrid star drops verdict on Gianluca Prestianni’s provisional ban for alleged racist abuse

Thibaut Courtois has spoken out after Gianluca Prestianni was provisionally suspended for allegedly racially abusing Vinicius Jr
Published: February 24, 2026, 3:20 pm
Can Arne Slot resist the clamour for Liverpool’s teenage star Rio Ngumoha any longer?

The 17-year-old’s impact off the bench against Nottingham Forest helped turn momentum in Liverpool’s favour and the manager is coming under increasing pressure to start his young talent
Published: February 24, 2026, 2:23 pm
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi ordered to stand trial after being accused of rape

Achraf Hakimi was given preliminary charges of rape back in March 2023
Published: February 24, 2026, 1:04 pm
Emma Raducanu targets ‘more aggressive style’ of play after latest coach split

Emma Raducanu announced her split from tennis coach Francisco Roig last month
Published: February 24, 2026, 12:50 pm
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Published: February 24, 2026, 12:15 pm
Eddie Jones blames England’s Six Nations collapse on Steve Borthwick’s pre-tournament comments

England sit fourth in the Six Nations table after consecutive defeats by Scotland and Ireland
Published: February 24, 2026, 12:14 pm
Jarrad Branthwaite hopes to make late push for England’s World Cup squad amid ‘very disappointing season’

The Everton defender was been hampered by injuries this season but feels he can impress Thomas Tuchel during the rest of the campaign
Published: February 24, 2026, 12:03 pm
Benjamin Sesko reveals Michael Carrick message after Manchester United super-sub strikes again

The Slovenian striker has provided three important goals off the bench but feels he will soon be ready to start
Published: February 24, 2026, 12:00 pm
England drawn to face Scotland and Ireland at home Women’s T20 World Cup

The tournament kicks off at Edgbaston on 12 June
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:52 am
Katie Boulter defeats Beatriz Haddad despite serving struggles

Boulter took victory in straight sets against Haddad who slumped to a sixth defeat in seven matches
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:33 am
Fifa ‘closely monitoring’ World Cup host city Guadalajara amid cartel chaos

The death of cartel boss Nemesio Oseguara Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”, has unleashed havoc across 20 Mexican states
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:31 am
Snoop Dogg asks Swansea fans to welcome him with traditional American greeting

Snoop Dogg will attend Swansea City’s home match against Preston on Tuesday evening
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:29 am
Baller League is expanding again - Investors are the real winners

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LA Olympics CEO backs Games chair Casey Wasserman amid calls for him to quit over ties to Ghislaine Maxwell

The Epstein files revealed ‘flirty email exchanges’ between Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:21 am
Cameron Norrie slumps to shock defeat against teenager Rafael Jodar

The Brit was defeated in straight sets at the Mexican Open in a match that lasted less than an hour
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:18 am
Michael Carrick hails Man United super-sub Benjamin Sesko after winning goal against Everton
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Sesko came off the bench to secure all three points for Manchester United as they beat Everton 1-0 on Monday night
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:51 am
Emma Raducanu quits Nike for new clothing sponsor
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Raducanu has signed with Uniqlo after ending her long-term association with Nike
Published: February 24, 2026, 9:02 am
Kevin Durant eyes more Olympic history as he targets spot on US team for LA28

Kevin Durant became the first American male basketball player to win four Olympics gold medals in 2024
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Italy tempted by Rome bid for Summer Olympics after winter success

Rome has a 70,000-seat stadium with an athletics track
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