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February 19, 2026

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United States' Hilary Knight (21) challenges with Sweden's Thea Johansson (23) during a women's ice hockey semifinal game between the United States and Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

Hilary Knight gets her dream matchup as US faces Canada for Olympic gold in women's hockey

Before the puck dropped on the U.S.-Canada Rivalry Series three months ago, before the Americans romped through their first six games at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and before her engagement on Wednesday, Hilary Knight looked ahead to the gold-medal final with hope and anticipation. Read More.

Seahawks sale process begins less than 2 weeks after winning Super Bowl, Paul Allen's estate says

The Seattle Seahawks are going up for sale in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen. Read More.

Connor McDavid is ready to take Canada's leadership mantle from Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby scored one of the biggest goals in Canada's hockey history to win gold on home ice at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010. Since Sochi in 2014, he has been captain every time he represented his country. Read More.

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Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang, center left, reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Houston.

Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teams

It’s a delicate dance for coaches, finding the balance between tough-love motivation and a softer-touch inspiration. Read More.

Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson's career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights

He was an athlete from a young age, and throughout his life he immersed himself in the world of sports — as a player, as a fan and as an advocate. Read More.

Josh Dix stars in Creighton's win over No. 5 UConn 2 weeks after his mother's death

UConn held a moment of silence for the late mother of Creighton's Josh Dix before Wednesday's Big East game. The night ended with the Bluejays' star getting hugs and words of encouragement from fans who made the trip from Nebraska to Storrs. Read More.

 

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FILE - Major League Baseball Players Association Senior Director, Collective Bargaining & Legal, Bruce Meyer answers a question at a news conference in their offices in New York, March 11, 2022.

Bruce Meyer elevated to baseball players' association interim executive director

Bruce Meyer was promoted to interim executive director of the baseball players’ association on Wednesday, a day after Tony Clark’s forced resignation. Read More.

Verona prepares its ancient arena for the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday

A city forever associated with Romeo and Juliet, Verona will host the final act of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday inside the ancient Roman Arena, where some 1,500 athletes will celebrate their feats against a backdrop of Italian music and dance. Read More.

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