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Ireland defeated England with a record away win in the Six Nations rugby match held at Allianz Stadium. Ireland scored 42 points against England's 21, boosting their chances for the Six Nations title and the Triple Crown. The match marked Ireland's first away win at Twickenham since 2022.
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Ireland won against England 42-21 in a Six Nations match.
The game took place at Allianz Stadium.
This victory was Ireland's biggest margin of win against England away since 2022.
Ireland scored five tries, while England scored three.
Irish player Jack Crowley contributed with four conversions and three penalty goals.
With this win, Ireland's chances to win the Six Nations and the Triple Crown improved.
England's chances to win the championship were greatly reduced after this loss.
Ireland will next face Wales on March 6, and England will play in Rome on March 7.
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Lindsey Vonn, a 41-year-old Olympic gold medalist, announced her determination to recover and compete despite a serious injury. Vonn sustained a severe leg injury before the 2026 Winter Olympics, which involved a torn ACL and a fractured tibia, leading to multiple surgeries. She addressed critics in a social media post, reflecting on her achievements and the challenges she faces.
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Lindsey Vonn is an Olympic gold medalist and is 41 years old.
She injured her leg in a World Cup event in Switzerland before the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The injury included a torn ACL and a fractured tibia, requiring over five surgeries.
Despite her injuries, Vonn attempted to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Vonn shared updates about her recovery and recent surgery on social media.
She responded to critics by listing her achievements during the season.
Vonn expressed gratitude for support and reflected on her successful year.
Her focus is now on recovery, and she may not be back on her feet in 2026.
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Team USA's women's hockey team won against Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics. The men's team is set to play against Canada in the final, but some viewers are upset about the game's early morning time. The upset is mainly from people on the U.S. West Coast, who find the time inconvenient.
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Team USA's women's hockey team won the gold medal by beating Canada 2-1 in overtime.
Megan Keller scored the winning goal for the U.S.
The women's team has now won gold against Canada three times (1998, 2018, 2026).
Team USA’s men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 8:10 a.m. ET.
The U.S. men's team reached the final after defeating Slovakia 6-2.
The early game time has caused complaints from U.S. West Coast viewers.
Finland and Slovakia are competing for the bronze medal.
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A new promotion offers $75 in daily fantasy sports entries for basketball fans who sign up and make a $5 entry on the Underdog platform. This promotion applies to both NBA and college basketball games. To get the bonus, new users must be in a state where Underdog is legal and meet the age requirements.
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The promotion is called "Play $5, Get $75" and is for new users only.
Users must be physically in a participating state and meet age requirements (18+, 19+, or 21+ depending on state).
The promotion covers both NBA games and college basketball matchups.
Users get $75 in bonus entries after making an initial $5 entry.
The promotion requires users to sign up with Promo Code NEWSWEEK.
Current top players for fantasy consideration include Jalen Brunson, Kevin Durant, Dillon Brooks, Paolo Banchero, and Desmond Bane.
The offer ends when the NBA and college basketball games start.
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FanDuel is offering a promotion where new customers can earn a bonus by betting on basketball games. These games include high-profile NCAA matchups like Michigan vs. Duke and NBA games like Rockets vs. Knicks. New users can receive a $100 bonus if they place a winning $5 bet or, in some locations, they can qualify for up to $1,000 in bonus bets.
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FanDuel is promoting a $100 bonus for new customers who place a $5 winning bet.
The promotion is available for select basketball games, including college games and NBA games.
Key college basketball games include #1 Michigan vs. #3 Duke and #4 Arizona vs. #2 Houston.
New users in some states have an alternative offer for up to $1,000 in bonus bets.
In Indiana and Virginia, bettors can use a "Bet & Get" offer, allowing potential recovery of stakes if their bet loses.
NBA games available for betting include Rockets vs. Knicks and Magic vs. Suns.
Michigan is slight favorite against Duke, led by Morez Johnson Jr., while Duke's key player is Cameron Boozer.
To qualify for the bonus, specific conditions must be met, such as a win on the initial bet.
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This article explains a special offer from DraftKings for new users who place bets on NBA or college basketball games. By betting at least $5, customers can earn $200 in bonus bets if their initial bet wins. The bonuses are divided into eight $25 bets and must be used within seven days.
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DraftKings offers a promo where a $5 bet can lead to $200 in bonuses if it wins.
New users must place their bet at odds of -500 or longer to qualify.
The $200 bonus is split into eight separate $25 bets.
The bonus must be used within seven days of receiving it.
Current NBA games include Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic and New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets.
College basketball fans can also bet on games like Michigan vs. Duke.
Bettors are encouraged to analyze team performance, such as player availability and rebounding rates, to make informed decisions.
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The Chicago Bears ended their 2025 season on a high note, winning the NFC North title and reaching the playoffs. Key player Braxton Jones, despite injury setbacks, is considered a valuable "under-the-radar" free agent as NFL free agency approaches.
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The Chicago Bears finished the 2025 season with an 11–6 record.
They won the NFC North title for the first time since 2018.
This marked their first playoff appearance since 2020.
Braxton Jones played left tackle but had a limited 2025 season due to injuries.
He is identified as a top "under-the-radar" free agent by CBS Sports.
At 26, Jones has significant experience and potential value if injuries do not persist.
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Jordan Stolz, an American speed skater, won three medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. He achieved two gold medals in the 500m and 1000m events and one silver medal in the 1500m event. Stolz was also the first American man since 1980 to win two gold medals in a single Olympic Games for speed skating.
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Jordan Stolz is an American speed skater.
He participated in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
At the Olympics, he won three medals: two golds (500m and 1000m events) and one silver (1500m event).
He finished in fourth place in the mass start event.
Stolz is the first American man since 1980 to win two gold medals in speed skating at a single Games.
He did not win any medals at the previous 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Team USA set a new Olympic record by winning 11 gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The previous record was 10 golds, achieved in 2002. Team USA has also won 31 total medals, the most ever at an overseas Winter Olympics for the country.
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Team USA won 11 gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The previous record for Team USA was 10 gold medals in 2002.
Team USA has won 31 total medals, the most ever at an overseas Winter Olympics for the country.
Six of the gold medals were won by women’s individual athletes or teams.
Team USA has a chance to win more gold in the men’s hockey final against Canada.
Remaining events include men’s curling, women’s freeski halfpipe, and the four-man bobsleigh.
The Winter Games will conclude after the men’s hockey final.
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NBC announced that Team USA's recent Olympic hockey semifinal win against Slovakia attracted 8.3 million viewers, making it the second-most-watched non-gold medal Olympic hockey game on NBC Sports. Team USA will face Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics gold medal game, the first to feature NHL players since 2014.
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Team USA will play Team Canada in the hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
This game is highly anticipated because NHL players are participating in the Olympics for the first time since 2014.
NBC reported that 8.3 million viewers watched Team USA's semifinal win over Slovakia.
The viewership peaked at 9.5 million during the broadcast.
This game was NBC Sports' second-most-watched non-gold medal Olympic hockey game ever.
The most-watched non-gold Olympic hockey game was a 2002 matchup between the USA and Russia with 11.1 million viewers.
Team USA captain Auston Matthews expressed excitement about playing against Canada and the opportunity to represent their countries.
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The Miami Dolphins are thinking about trading their quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, after a disappointing season. The Minnesota Vikings, who need a new quarterback, are seen as a good team for a possible trade. Tua had one great season, but his recent performance has not met expectations.
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The Miami Dolphins signed Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year, $212.4 million contract after his strong performance in 2023.
Tua led the NFL in passing yards in 2023, becoming the first Dolphins quarterback to do so since 1992.
In the most recent season, Tua's performance dropped, with career lows in passing yards and a high number of interceptions.
The Dolphins are open to trading Tua because of his expensive contract and decreased performance.
The Minnesota Vikings are interested in Tua since they need a new quarterback.
The Vikings have recently hired Frank Smith, who was Tua's offensive coordinator in Miami from 2022-2025, potentially making the transition smoother.
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Alysa Liu from the USA won a gold medal in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, while Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier representing China, reacted positively to Liu's achievement. Both athletes have connections to California and supportive interactions despite competing for different countries.
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Alysa Liu won her second gold medal in the figure skating free skate final at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Eileen Gu is a freestyle skier representing China, originally from California, with five Olympic medals.
Eileen Gu showed support for Alysa Liu's victory with a positive comment on Instagram.
Both athletes have Chinese heritage and are from California.
Gu has won two silver medals in the current Olympics and will next compete in the freestyle skiing halfpipe final.
The freestyle skiing halfpipe final was postponed to Sunday due to unsafe conditions.
Alysa Liu will take part in the Olympic figure skating gala, an event without medal implications, on Saturday.
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NBA legend Paul Pierce suggested that San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama could be the next face of the league, similar to LeBron James. Wembanyama, drafted first overall by the Spurs, has quickly emerged as a top talent, earning accolades such as Rookie of the Year and ranking high in the MVP standings.
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Paul Pierce, a Basketball Hall of Famer, mentioned Victor Wembanyama as a potential future NBA icon.
Wembanyama was drafted first by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft.
In his rookie season, Wembanyama led the NBA in blocks.
He won the Rookie of the Year award and was second in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.
Wembanyama helped France win a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics.
He is currently averaging 24.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game in his third season.
Wembanyama ranks fifth on the NBA’s MVP Ladder.
The Spurs are positioned second in the Western Conference, and Wembanyama is on track to make his playoff debut.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates, U.S. ice skaters, won a gold medal in a team event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics but received a silver medal in the pair skating event amid judging controversy. While reflecting on their performance, Chock shared a social media post thanking Michelle Kwan for inspiring her early skating journey, and Kwan responded with encouraging words.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates are ice skaters from Team USA.
They competed in two events at the 2026 Winter Olympics: one team event and one pair event.
Chock and Bates won a gold medal in the team event along with other U.S. skaters.
In the pair event, they won a silver medal due to a controversial low score from a French judge.
Chock shared a video on Instagram, highlighting Michelle Kwan's inspiration in her skating journey.
Michelle Kwan, a two-time Olympic medalist, responded by praising Chock and Bates' influence on future skaters.
Chock and Bates achieved a combined score of 224.39 in their ice dance competition.
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The San Francisco Giants and the Seattle Mariners are set to play against each other in a Spring Training baseball game in Arizona. This event is part of the MLB Cactus League, which prepares teams for the regular season. The game will be available to watch on MLB.TV and can be streamed through Fubo.
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The game takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 3:10 PM ET.
The San Francisco Giants ended the 2025 season with an 81–81 record.
The Seattle Mariners finished the 2025 season with a 90–72 record.
The Giants are led by veteran hitters Rafael Devers and Matt Chapman.
The Mariners are led by superstar outfielder Julio Rodríguez and catcher Cal Raleigh.
Fubo offers a free trial for streaming the game live.
Regional restrictions might apply when streaming through Fubo.
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England's cricket team, coached by Brendon McCullum, has struggled in the T20 World Cup, barely advancing past weaker teams. Concerns about preparation and leadership have emerged, with player Harry Brook admitting they underestimated some teams, and the team faces pressure to improve in upcoming matches in Sri Lanka.
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Brendon McCullum is the current England white-ball cricket coach, appointed in September 2024.
Harry Brook, England's captain, admitted the team underestimated some opponents in the group stage.
England narrowly won against weaker teams like Nepal, Italy, and Scotland but lost to West Indies.
The team's performance in the group stage was seen as unconvincing.
England faces pressure to improve or risk a disappointing fourth major tournament in a row since their 2022 T20 World Cup win.
Preparation and understanding of competitors were cited as areas for improvement.
England will play their next matches in Sri Lanka, aiming to improve their performance.
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American figure skater Evan Bates won two medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics and has been chosen as one of the flag bearers for Team USA during the closing ceremony. Bates earned a gold medal in the team event and a silver medal in pairs ice dance with his partner and wife, Madison Chock. The closing ceremony will take place at the Verona Arena, and Bates expressed his gratitude on social media.
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Evan Bates, an American figure skater, won a gold medal in the team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Bates also earned a silver medal in pairs ice dance with his partner and wife, Madison Chock.
Bates will be one of two flag bearers for Team USA at the Olympics' closing ceremony.
Women's hockey player Hilary Knight is the other flag bearer.
Madison Chock announced the news to Bates during a Team USA practice session.
Bates expressed his honor and gratitude on Instagram for being chosen by fellow athletes.
The closing ceremony will be held at the Verona Arena on Sunday.
Bates and Chock will perform in the exhibition gala on Saturday.
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TheScore Bet is offering a special promotion for basketball fans, allowing new users to receive bonuses when they place bets. This offer is available in different U.S. states with varying terms, and it applies to both NBA and college basketball games, including high-profile matchups on Saturday.
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TheScore Bet has a promotion using the promo code NEWSWEEK with bonuses up to $1,000.
The promotion is available for new users in multiple U.S. states.
For Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, users must place a $10 bet to possibly win $100 in bonus bets.
In other states, a user's first wager insurance offers a refund in bonus bets up to $1,000 if the initial bet loses.
Saturday's basketball games include NBA matchups like Rockets vs. Knicks and college games like No. 4 Arizona vs. No. 2 Houston.
The $1,000 bonus is given as five separate bonus bets that expire in seven days.
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Bet365 offers a promotion with a bonus for betting on specific NBA and college basketball games. Users can place a $5 bet using a promo code and receive $150 in bonus bets. The promotion includes several high-profile basketball games and requires meeting certain odds to qualify.
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Bet365 has a promo code called WEEK365 for basketball games.
By betting $5, users can get $150 in bonus bets.
The games include NBA matchups like Rockets vs. Knicks and Magic vs. Suns, and college games like Arizona vs. Houston and Michigan vs. Duke.
To qualify, bets need to be on selections with odds of -500 or greater.
Bonus bets are credited after the wager settles, whether it wins or loses.
The bonus bets expire after seven days if not used.
Additional casino incentives are available for users in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers will play against the Los Angeles Angels in a Spring Training game on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The game, part of baseball's preseason, helps players prepare for the regular MLB season.
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The Dodgers and Angels are playing in the MLB Cactus League Spring Training.
The game is on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 3:10 PM ET.
It will be televised on Spectrum SportsNet LA and available for live streaming on DIRECTV.
Spring Training helps both veteran and new players get ready for the regular season.
The Dodgers ended the 2025 season as World Series champions with a 93–69 record.
Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are key players for the Dodgers in 2026.
The Angels finished the 2025 season with a 72–90 record.
Mike Trout and Zach Neto are important players for the Angels in 2026.
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