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Rapper Flavor Flav offered to host a celebration for the U.S. women's hockey team in Las Vegas after they declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address. The team cited busy travel schedules after their Olympic win as the reason for not accepting the White House invite. Several major brands have shown interest in supporting the Vegas celebration.
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The U.S. women's hockey team chose not to attend President Trump's State of the Union due to tight schedules after their Olympic gold medal win.
Flavor Flav offered to host a celebration for the team in Las Vegas on social media.
Brands like Alaska Airlines, Resorts World Las Vegas, and StubHub have expressed interest in supporting the event.
Alaska Airlines hinted at providing travel support for the team.
Resorts World Las Vegas offered hotel accommodations, meals, and spa treatments for the team.
StubHub offered tickets to Las Vegas shows for the team.
The women's team's decision not to attend the White House event has received significant public attention.
It is uncertain whether the team will attend the Las Vegas celebration given their commitments to other leagues.
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Arvid Lindblad, an 18-year-old, is set to become Britain's youngest Formula 1 driver at the Australian Grand Prix in March. He is the fourth youngest driver ever in F1 history and the first British driver with Indian heritage to reach this level. Lindblad comes from a multicultural background, with his family having influences from the UK, India, and Sweden.
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Arvid Lindblad will be 18 years and seven months old at the Australian Grand Prix.
He is joining Formula 1 as part of the Racing Bulls team.
Lindblad will be the fourth youngest driver in F1 history, following Max Verstappen, Lance Stroll, and Kimi Antonelli.
He was promoted by Red Bull to their second team after competing in the Formula 2 championship.
Lindblad has a diverse heritage, with a Swedish father and an Indian mother.
His family has a history connected to the 1947 partition of India.
Lindblad is one of five British drivers on the F1 grid this year.
He acknowledges his languages skills are limited, speaking a little Swedish and a few words in Hindi.
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Sarah Rowe, known in WWE as Sarah Logan and Valhalla, announced she has left wrestling to become a full-time mother and farmer. She and her husband, also a wrestler, own a 20-acre farm where they grow crops and raise animals. Rowe decided to focus on farming after being released by WWE during the COVID-19 pandemic and later leaving the company permanently.
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Sarah Rowe was a WWE wrestler known as Sarah Logan and Valhalla.
She left wrestling to be a full-time mother and farmer.
Rowe and her husband have a 20-acre farm growing crops and raising animals.
She was originally released from WWE during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rowe returned to WWE before leaving again when her contract ended in February 2025.
Her family background includes traditional agriculture, which inspired her farming pursuits.
She found the transition to farming and motherhood challenging but rewarding.
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The Buffalo Sabres will play against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Prudential Center. The game can be watched on MSG Sportsnet and MSG Western New York or streamed online with Fubo. Both teams are vying for playoff positions, with Buffalo having a good season run since December and New Jersey trying to secure a spot in the playoffs.
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The Buffalo Sabres have a record of 32 wins, 19 losses, and 6 ties, totaling 70 points.
The New Jersey Devils have a record of 28 wins, 27 losses, and 2 ties, with 58 points.
The Sabres are trying to make it to the playoffs for the first time since 2011.
Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 30 goals and 59 points.
Alex Lyon, the Sabres' goalie, has 14 wins, 8 losses, and 3 ties, with a .912 save percentage.
The Devils are 11 points away from the third playoff spot in their division.
Luke Hughes, a defenseman for the Devils, is currently injured and on long-term reserve.
This is the last game between the Sabres and Devils this season, with each team winning once in their previous matches.
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The NHL removed a social media post that called Dylan Strome a "girl dad" after people online linked it to a separate incident involving U.S. men’s Olympic hockey players and a joke made by President Trump. The joke, reportedly made during a call about inviting the women’s team to an event, caused controversy. Dylan Strome, a Canadian player not at the Olympics, received some negative comments due to this confusion.
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The NHL deleted a social media post featuring Dylan Strome as a "girl dad."
Online backlash connected this post to a separate video of U.S. Olympic players laughing on a call with President Trump.
Trump joked about having to invite the U.S. women’s gold-winning hockey team to the State of the Union.
The joke and associated video led to criticism online.
Dylan Strome is Canadian and not involved in the Olympic video.
The NHL posted and then deleted the content due to accumulating critical comments.
Newsweek contacted the NHL for a comment, but it was outside working hours.
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Newcastle United's soccer team has advanced to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League after defeating Qarabag with a total score of 9-3. Coach Eddie Howe and winger Jacob Murphy express confidence in facing any team in the upcoming knockout rounds, whether it's Barcelona or Chelsea.
Key Facts
Newcastle United beat Qarabag 3-2 in the game and 9-3 overall on aggregate in the Champions League.
Jacob Murphy, a player on the team, stated they are ready to face any opponent, including top teams like Barcelona or Chelsea.
The team is currently the top scorer in the Champions League with 26 goals.
Newcastle won six games in this Champions League campaign for the first time.
The coach, Eddie Howe, expressed belief in the team's ability to compete against any team.
Newcastle has won four out of their last five matches since a prior loss to Brentford in the Premier League.
In the Champions League, they drew with holders Paris St-Germain and narrowly lost to Barcelona.
Newcastle is ranked 11th in the Premier League but feels confident in the Champions League atmosphere.
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Italian football clubs are facing the possibility of not having any teams in the last-16 stage of the Champions League for the first time since 2003-04. Inter Milan has already been eliminated by Bodo/Glimt, leaving Juventus and Atalanta needing to overcome deficits to advance. This situation highlights the current struggles of Italian football on a European level.
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No Italian club may reach the last-16 stage of the Champions League, a first since 2003-04.
Inter Milan was eliminated by Norway's Bodo/Glimt after a loss in play-offs.
Juventus and Atalanta need to win big in their return matches to advance.
Inter was the last Italian team to win the Champions League, in 2010.
Italian clubs are facing a challenging period in European competitions.
The Italian national team also faces difficulties, needing a play-off to qualify for the World Cup.
Inter Milan leads the Italian league (Serie A) but struggled in Europe.
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Bodo/Glimt, a Norwegian soccer team based in the Arctic Circle, secured a historic victory against Inter Milan to advance to the Champions League last 16. This makes them the first Norwegian club to reach this stage in a major European competition since 1987-88. The team's success is attributed to overcoming strong opponents and difficult playing conditions at their home ground.
Key Facts
Bodo/Glimt defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in Milan, advancing with a 5-2 aggregate score.
This is the first time Bodo/Glimt reached the Champions League last 16.
The team is the first Norwegian side to progress in a Champions League knockout tie since 1987-88.
Bodo/Glimt won against teams from Europe's big five leagues (England, Spain, Germany, Italy, France), a feat last achieved by Ajax in 1971-72.
Jens Petter Hauge scored six goals in the competition, the most by a Norwegian player for a Norwegian club in a single Champions League season.
Bodo/Glimt often plays in extreme winter conditions with temperatures below freezing and uses an artificial pitch.
The team gained attention by defeating Manchester City and Atletico Madrid during the group phase.
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The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in 2023 were watched by 23.5 million viewers in the U.S., becoming the most popular Winter Games since 2014. This audience size was 96% larger than the one for the 2022 Beijing Games.
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The Milan Cortina Olympics drew 23.5 million viewers in the U.S.
These were the most-watched Winter Games since 2014.
The audience was 96% larger than for the Beijing Games in 2022.
NBCUniversal reported these viewership figures.
The data includes viewers from NBC, Peacock, CNBC, USA Network, and digital platforms.
Viewing times were in the afternoon and prime time in the Eastern and Pacific time zones.
Nielsen provided the television ratings, and Adobe Analytics supplied the digital data.
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Kyren Wilson made a difficult trick shot on the final black ball to win against Liu Hongyu in the Welsh Open snooker match. The event is part of the snooker sport and was highlighted as a notable moment.
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Kyren Wilson is a snooker player.
Wilson made a trick shot during a match.
The match was part of the Welsh Open tournament.
Wilson's shot was on the final black ball, securing his win against Liu Hongyu.
The trick shot was described as "audacious," meaning it was bold or daring.
The content was only available for viewers in the UK.
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West Bromwich Albion has fired head coach Eric Ramsay after nine games, with the team just one point above the Championship relegation zone. Ramsay was hired in January but did not lead the team to any wins, prompting the club to seek a new head coach. First-team coach James Morrison will temporarily manage the team.
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Eric Ramsay was appointed head coach of West Brom on January 11.
West Brom is only one point above the relegation zone in the Championship league.
Ramsay did not win any games during his nine-game tenure.
The team drew 1-1 with Charlton in Ramsay's last match in charge.
Ramsay previously worked with Manchester United and the Wales national team.
James Morrison will serve as the interim head coach.
This marks West Brom's fourth head coach change in 14 months.
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The U.S. men's hockey team, which recently won an Olympic gold medal, was celebrated at President Donald Trump's State of the Union address with a standing ovation from both political parties. President Trump mentioned that the women's hockey team, also gold medal winners, would visit the White House soon.
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The U.S. men's hockey team won Olympic gold and was honored at the State of the Union.
President Trump hosted the team at the White House before the address.
The men's team received loud applause and chants of "USA" from lawmakers.
The women's hockey team, also winners, will visit the White House later.
The women's team did not attend the State of the Union due to timing issues.
Rep. Lisa McClain expressed her admiration by shouting "Love you!" to the players.
President Trump praised the men's team for their achievements.
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Rapper Snoop Dogg attended a football match at Swansea.com Stadium, where he is a co-owner of Swansea City, a Welsh football club. His presence turned a regular match against Preston North End into a unique event, complete with branded towels for fans and enthusiastic crowd participation. Snoop's involvement aims to increase Swansea's global appeal.
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Snoop Dogg is a minority owner of Swansea City AFC, a football club in Wales.
He attended a Championship match between Swansea City and Preston North End.
At the match, Snoop and fans waved Swansea-branded towels, inspired by American football traditions.
Snoop arranged for every seat in the stadium to have these branded towels.
Swansea City trailed 1-0 but equalized with a goal in injury time.
Snoop Dogg's involvement with the club intends to boost its global recognition and appeal.
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Christian Horner says Max Verstappen and his family were not responsible for Horner leaving Red Bull in 2025. Horner, who led Red Bull to significant successes, left after internal issues and was cleared of harassment allegations. He blames Red Bull management for his exit.
Key Facts
Christian Horner left his position at Red Bull in 2025.
Horner claims Max Verstappen and his camp did not influence his departure.
Jos Verstappen criticized Horner, but Horner dismissed any impact of the Verstappens on his exit.
Horner was involved with the team since 2005, leading to multiple championship wins.
Allegations of sexual harassment against Horner were made public but were dismissed after investigations.
Horner received a £52 million payout when he left Red Bull.
Horner blames Red Bull's managing director and an advisor for his exit, following internal changes and a company founder's death.
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Team USA has announced its pitching plan for the World Baseball Classic. Paul Skenes is set to pitch twice, including a game against Mexico and either a semifinal or final. Tarik Skubal will only make one start, against Great Britain, affecting Team USA's lineup.
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Tarik Skubal will pitch only once for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Skubal's limited availability has impacted Team USA's pitching strategy.
Paul Skenes will pitch in the game against Mexico and possibly in a semifinal or final.
Logan Webb is scheduled to pitch in the opening game against Brazil.
Joe Ryan, Clayton Kershaw, and Nolan McLean are possible options for later games.
The World Baseball Classic is an international baseball tournament.
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President Donald Trump introduced the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team during his State of the Union address. The team recently won a gold medal by defeating Canada.
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President Trump welcomed the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team at the State of the Union address.
The team recently won a gold medal against Canada.
The event took place during the State of the Union speech.
The men's team entered the gallery to applause and cheers of "USA!"
The U.S. women's hockey team also won gold but did not attend due to scheduling reasons.
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The Chicago Bears might trade DJ Moore, their highest-paid player, to address other team needs. General Manager Ryan Poles mentioned that while they want Moore on the team, they are considering all options. Analysts suggest Moore could be traded to the Las Vegas Raiders for a player like Maxx Crosby.
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DJ Moore is a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears with a four-year, $110 million contract.
Moore is the most expensive player on the Bears’ roster.
The Bears have needs at left tackle and pass-rusher positions.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. suggested the Bears might select defensive tackle Kayden McDonald in the draft.
General Manager Ryan Poles is open to trading Moore to explore different team-building scenarios.
Trading Moore could clear $16.5 million from the Bears' salary expenses.
Analysts proposed a potential trade of Moore to the Raiders for edge-rusher Maxx Crosby.
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The Los Angeles Lakers will play against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, aiming to improve their performance after a recent loss. The Lakers, featuring top players like Luka Dončić and LeBron James, face the Magic, who have been performing well recently, led by Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero.
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The game is on February 24, 2026, at 10:30 PM ET.
The TV broadcast will be available on FanDuel Sports Network Florida.
The Lakers lost their last game to the Boston Celtics, 111–89.
Key players for the Lakers include Luka Dončić and LeBron James.
The Orlando Magic have been successful lately, winning 5 of their last 7 games.
Desmond Bane scored 36 points in the Magic's recent win over the Clippers.
Paolo Banchero is a significant player for the Magic, contributing to their offense.
The game will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Without their key player Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers are still competing strongly in the NBA's Western Conference. They hold the ninth position, allowing them to participate in the play-in tournament. However, player Shaedon Sharpe will miss 4-6 weeks due to a leg injury, impacting the team's performance as the season progresses.
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Damian Lillard, the Trail Blazers' main player, is out for the season with a torn left Achilles.
The Trail Blazers have a record of 28 wins and 30 losses, placing them ninth in the Western Conference.
Deni Avdija is having a standout season, averaging 24.4 points and making his first All-Star appearance.
Shaedon Sharpe is out for 4-6 weeks due to a stress reaction in his left leg.
Shaedon Sharpe previously missed time earlier this season with an injury to his right leg.
The play-in tournament for the NBA starts on April 14. Sharpe might return before the tournament's start.
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Harry Brook scored a century in a T20 match against Pakistan, helping England reach the World Cup semi-finals. His performance showed his leadership and cricket skills, marking an important moment in his cricket career.
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Harry Brook scored a century in a T20 international match against Pakistan.
England won the match, securing a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Brook reached his century in 51 balls and played a crucial role despite early team setbacks.
The match was played in Pallekele.
Brook previously faced criticism for on-field and off-field issues but delivered a strong performance in this match.
He has a T20 World Cup winner's medal from 2022 and a Test triple century.
Brook’s performance showed a mature approach and strategic play.
Prior to this match, his highest scores had been questioned in major competitions.
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