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February 26, 2026

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What you need to know

United States' Kendall Coyne, left, and United States' Hilary Knight celebrate after victory ceremony for women's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' joke

Hilary Knight doesn't want to let what she called a “distasteful” joke by President Donald Trump about the gold-medal winning U.S. women's Olympic hockey team get in the way of a historic performance by American women across all sports at the Milan Cortina Games. Read More.

FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. Read More.

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday. Read More.

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Beyond the score

New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes (86) speaks to fans before an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Newark, N.J.

Olympic star Jack Hughes returns to NHL -- missing a few front teeth

U.S. Olympic hero Jack Hughes was honored by the New Jersey Devils before their loss to Buffalo on Wednesday night as NHL play resumed following a three-week break. Read More.

NFL QB market, impacted by a thin draft class, features Cousins and maybe Tagovailoa and Murray, too

Kirk Cousins will be available to sign with any team in two weeks once he's released by the Atlanta Falcons. Tua Tagovailoa could be on the move from the Miami Dolphins. Kyler Murray might not be in the Arizona Cardinals' plans. Read More.

New York Yankees to retire CC Sabathia's No. 52 on Sept. 26

CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees, who will dedicate a plaque in honor of the Hall of Famer at Monument Park before that day's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Read More.

 

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What's next

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

F1's new era demands a new driving style as 'big four' seek opening victory in Australia

Chaotic starts, tricky overtaking, lifting off the gas on straights. Formula 1's new era of regulations could upend the series in unexpected ways when the season begins with the Australian Grand Prix next week. Read More.

Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin's 23XI Racing aims for motorsports dominance

Michael Jordan, the Pro Basketball Hall of Famer, and Denny Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner, have created a culture inside 23XI designed to build a championship-winning organization that will be the go-to destination for aspiring drivers, engineers, mechanics and anyone who wants to work in NASCAR. Read More.

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