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February 27, 2026

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What you need to know

United States' Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates after the United States defeated Canada in a men's ice hockey gold medal game between Canada and the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say. Read More.

NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules. Read More.

Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas

Eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) said Thursday. Read More.

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Beyond the score

FILE - Alex Palou celebrates after winning the IndyCar championship Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn.

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have settled the four-time IndyCar champion's breach of contract dispute with McLaren Racing, and the Spanish driver acknowledged Friday he mishandled the situation. Read More.

US women's hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victory

The United States women’s hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate winning the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Read More.

Dressed to the kilt: Scotland fans get FIFA approval to don traditional sporrans at World Cup games

Scotland supporters can wear their kilts in all their customary glory at the World Cup. Read More.

 

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FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) throws before the start of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

Colts give injury-plagued QB Anthony Richardson permission to seek trade, AP source says

The Indianapolis Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to find a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. Read More.

Hawks plan a Magic City tribute night with lemon pepper wings, T.I. and merch

The Atlanta Hawks have a bit of an unusual promotion planned for March 16: They're paying tribute to Magic City, the city's famed adult entertainment club. Read More.

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