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February 24, 2026

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What you need to know

United States players and coaches stand during the playing of the national anthem after winning the women's ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address

The U.S. women's hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday. Read More.

Tempers flare in Spurs-Pistons game in a matchup of 2 of NBA's top teams

The San Antonio Spurs refused to let the Detroit Pistons rough them up, responding to physical play with toughness and talent, in a potential preview of the NBA Finals. Read More.

Cowboys say they are leaning toward using franchise tag on receiver George Pickens

The Dallas Cowboys are leaning toward using the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens while continuing to discuss a long-term contract, vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Monday. Read More.

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Beyond the score

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after scoring a 3-point goal during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in New York.

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be less than two months shy of his 40th birthday when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin, but he said Monday night he told USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill he’d like to be considered for the U.S. men’s team when the time comes. Read More.

Campaigners demand action after 4 Premier League players racially abused on 'appalling weekend'

Anti-discrimination campaigners bemoaned an “appalling weekend” in the Premier League after four players were targeted with racial abuse on their social media accounts following games. Read More.

2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died after being in a car crash in Atlanta on Saturday. She was 43. Read More.

 

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FILE - Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, hits Manny Pacquiao, from the Philippines, during their welterweight title fight on May 2, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Read More.

WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source says

The WNBA told the players' union that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 to start the season on time at a virtual collective bargaining agreement negotiating session Monday, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press. Read More.

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