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Harry Brook, England's limited-overs cricket captain, mentioned it would be unfortunate if Pakistan players are excluded from The Hundred competition. Sources suggest Pakistan players are not being considered by four teams connected to Indian Premier League (IPL) owners. This follows a pattern where Pakistan players have seen limited participation in IPL-related global cricket events.
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Pakistan players may not be picked by four IPL-linked teams in The Hundred cricket competition.
Harry Brook, an England cricket player, expressed disappointment over this exclusion.
The Hundred auction takes place on 11 and 12 March.
Sixty-seven Pakistan players signed up for The Hundred auction.
An ECB official noted limited interest in Pakistan players from IPL-linked teams.
No Pakistan players have participated in the IPL since 2009 due to Pakistan-India tensions.
These IPL-connected teams also haven't picked Pakistan players for South Africa's SA20 league.
The ECB stated The Hundred aims to include players from around the world.
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Team GB's men's curling team is set to compete against Canada in the Winter Olympics final held in Cortina, Italy. This match is significant because it could end a 102-year wait for Britain to win the men's curling gold medal. The event has drawn attention due to a mix of sport drama, rivalry, and past controversies involving the Canadian team.
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Team GB's men's curling team will compete against Canada in the Olympic final.
The match takes place in Cortina, Italy, as part of the Winter Olympics.
Britain's last men's curling gold medal was won in 1924.
Team GB settled for a silver medal four years ago in Beijing after losing to Sweden.
In 2014, Team GB lost to Canada in the final, and some of the players are now GB coaches.
The Canadian team has faced controversies during the current Olympics, involving accusations of cheating.
The audience interest is high, with 3.4 million viewers for the semi-final against Switzerland.
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The article discusses the pressure of Olympic figure skating as experienced by Ilia Malinin and Brian Boitano. Malinin, an American skater, faced challenges at the 2026 Games, while Boitano shared insights on how pressure affects performance and offered advice based on his own Olympic experiences.
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Ilia Malinin did not win a gold medal at the 2026 Olympic Games.
Malinin is known as the “Quad God” in figure skating for his difficult jumps.
The pressure of performing at the Olympics affected Malinin's performance.
Brian Boitano, a former Olympic gold medalist, discussed how pressure impacts skaters.
Boitano has competed in three Olympic Games and understands the unique stress they bring.
Boitano explained the concept of "negative talk" that can occur after a mistake in a performance.
He shared strategies to deal with this pressure, drawing from his personal experiences.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are considering trade options for their star defensive end, Maxx Crosby. Although there are rumors about him possibly being traded, the team is unlikely to let him go without receiving a very strong offer. ESPN's Adam Schefter says the Raiders would need a significant trade package to consider parting with Crosby.
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Maxx Crosby is a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Trade rumors are circulating around Crosby, but the Raiders are not eager to trade him.
Crosby is a five-time Pro Bowler and is 28 years old.
ESPN's Adam Schefter mentioned that trading Crosby would require a substantial offer, similar to an earlier trade involving Micah Parsons.
Crosby has four years left on his contract, with a significant salary cap hit in 2026.
The Las Vegas Raiders had a 3-14 record last season and have the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
The team needs improvements, particularly at the quarterback and wide receiver positions.
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Keely Hodgkinson set a new women's indoor 800m world record, running the distance in one minute 54.87 seconds in Lievin, France. This breaks the previous record set by Slovenia's Jolanda Ceplak in 2002. Hodgkinson overcame past injury challenges to achieve this milestone.
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Keely Hodgkinson broke the women's indoor 800m world record on February 19, 2026.
The new record time is one minute 54.87 seconds.
The previous record was held for nearly 24 years by Slovenia's Jolanda Ceplak.
Hodgkinson had dealt with injuries in the past year but trained hard with her coaches in Manchester.
Her team, including former runner Jenny Meadows, had confidence she would break the record.
Hodgkinson targeted the Lievin track because it is known for being fast.
She ran the race with the goal of setting a world record and succeeded.
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The United States and Canada are set to face off in the men's hockey gold medal game at the Winter Olympics in Milan. Both teams have remained undefeated throughout the tournament. USA captain Auston Matthews shared his excitement about the upcoming game.
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The USA and Canada will play in the gold medal hockey game on Sunday.
Both teams have not lost a game in the tournament so far.
The tournament is the first Winter Olympics since 2014 to include NHL players.
USA captain Auston Matthews emphasized the importance of the game.
Matthews has scored six points in the tournament, including three goals.
The USA last won hockey gold in the 1980 Lake Placid Games.
Canada beat Czechia and Finland with last-second victories to reach the final.
The USA defeated Sweden in overtime and Slovakia in the semifinals.
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Taylor Swift made a tribute video for three American figure skaters, known as the "Blade Angels," at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The skaters, Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito, reacted positively to the video. Liu won gold in the women's singles competition.
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The "Blade Angels" are Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito, three American skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Taylor Swift collaborated with NBC to create a special video celebrating each skater.
The video highlighted each skater's unique qualities and personal achievements.
Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu expressed gratitude for the tribute, with Glenn noting it was special to have an artist collaborate with athletes.
Alysa Liu won gold in the women's singles competition at the Winter Olympics.
Isabeau Levito and Amber Glenn also gave notable performances in their events.
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Canada and the USA will compete in the men's ice hockey final at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics. Canada is seeking their 10th gold medal in the sport, while the USA aims to win their first since 1980. Both teams have faced challenges reaching the final, with Canada overcoming injuries and sickness.
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Canada and the USA will play in the men's ice hockey final at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
This match is set to take place at the Milano Santagiulia Arena.
Canada is trying to win their 10th gold medal in men's ice hockey.
The USA hasn't won the men's ice hockey gold since 1980.
Both teams went into overtime during the quarter-finals.
Canada's captain, Sidney Crosby, is dealing with a knee injury and might not be fully fit.
Nathan MacKinnon experienced illness during a quarter-final match.
NHL players have returned to the Olympics, boosting the competition's excitement.
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Alysa Liu, an American figure skater, won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Her performance featured the song "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer, which gained new popularity as a result. Liu's performance went viral, drawing millions of views and new fans.
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Alysa Liu won the gold medal in the women's individual figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics.
She moved from third to first place with her free skate performance.
Liu gained nearly 2 million new followers on Instagram since arriving in Milan.
Her routine used the song "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer, which is now climbing music charts.
The song was originally released in the 1960s and made popular as a disco version in the 1970s by Donna Summer.
Liu retired after the 2022 Beijing Games but returned, focusing on skating to music she enjoyed.
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The article describes a unique beach volleyball event in Cootamundra, Australia, located far from any coast. This annual event started as a one-day activity and has grown into a three-day festival, attracting thousands of visitors and generating considerable revenue for the town.
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The Cootamundra beach volleyball event is held 400km from the nearest beach.
The event started from a local pub idea and evolved into a "Coota Beach" festival.
It takes about a week to prepare the courts, using nearly 900 tonnes of sand.
The festival draws about 3,000 visitors, increasing the town's population significantly.
The event operates with ten courts compared to just one in its initial years.
Nearly 200 teams now participate, and demand is so high that 40 teams were turned away.
After the event, sand is reclaimed and repurposed for local use.
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Seventy years after Tenley Albright won the first gold medal for the U.S. in women's figure skating at the Winter Olympics, she watched Alysa Liu win gold in the same event. Albright, now 90 years old, returned to Italy where she had achieved her Olympic success to witness Liu's victory.
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Tenley Albright won the first women's figure skating gold for the U.S. 70 years ago in Italy.
Alysa Liu won the same event, securing the latest Olympic gold for the U.S. in women's figure skating.
Albright, now 90, attended the event in Italy to see Liu's performance.
Albright wore a vintage Team USA sweater from her own Olympic victory.
After her sports career, Albright became a surgeon and worked with Team USA as a chief physician and vice president.
Albright and Liu are among eight American women who have won individual figure skating gold at the Olympics.
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Amber Glenn, a figure skater from Team USA, received a supportive message from Olympic legend Nancy Kerrigan after her performance at the Winter Olympics. Although Glenn finished fifth in the women's singles figure skating event, she was praised for her contribution to Team USA's earlier team competition gold win and acknowledged for her historic achievements.
Key Facts
Alyssa Liu won the gold medal in women's figure skating for Team USA.
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai won the silver and bronze medals, respectively.
Amber Glenn finished fifth in the singles competition but was part of the gold-medal-winning team event.
Glenn made history as the first openly queer woman to represent Team USA in Olympic singles figure skating.
She achieved a score of 147.52 in the free skating portion, the third-best score in the event.
Nancy Kerrigan congratulated Glenn on Instagram for her achievements.
Glenn is noted as one of the few women to successfully land a triple Axel in a Winter Olympic Games.
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Henry Pollock is making headlines as he prepares to start in his first test match for England's rugby team during the Six Nations competition. Known for his confident personality and impressive performances, Pollock has quickly become a well-known figure in rugby. His rise from playing for the England Under-20 team to participating in the British and Irish Lions tour is noteworthy.
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Henry Pollock is playing in his first Six Nations campaign for England's rugby team.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has frequent discussions about new talent, including Pollock.
Pollock first gained attention with a post-match interview after a game against South Africa.
Pollock's personality is described as confident and different, contrasting with typical new players' shyness.
He is set to start against Ireland, a crucial game for England in the Six Nations.
Pollock's performances have inspired young rugby players in England.
He was part of the British and Irish Lions team last year after quickly rising through the ranks.
His skills on the field include scoring solo tries, showing speed and agility.
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American figure skater Alysa Liu won a gold medal in a team event at the Winter Olympics. Following her success, a local ice cream shop in Oakland, California, offered her free ice cream for life. Liu gained over 2 million Instagram followers during the Olympics.
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Alysa Liu is a 20-year-old figure skater from Oakland, California.
She won a gold medal in the figure skating team event at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
During the Olympics, Liu's Instagram followers grew from 300,000 to over 2 million.
Fentons Creamery, a well-known ice cream shop in Oakland, offered her free ice cream for life.
Liu received support and recognition from celebrities online after her Olympic performance.
The ice cream shop also invited her to celebrate her achievements at their location with a homecoming party.
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At the 2026 Winter Olympics, in a women's 1500m speed skating semi-final, six out of seven skaters fell during the race. China's Yang Jingru was the only skater who didn't fall and she finished first.
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The incident happened at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
It was a women's 1500m speed skating semi-final race.
Six out of seven athletes crashed during the race.
Yang Jingru from China didn't fall and came in first.
The event was described as "extraordinary."
The video of the incident is available only to UK users.
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At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA's women defeated Canada in hockey, and now the men's teams from the USA and Canada will face off in the gold medal match. Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky expressed his support for Canada to win. Canada is looking for their first gold since 2014, while the USA aims for their first since 1980.
Key Facts
Team USA's women's hockey team beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win gold.
The men's hockey gold medal game will feature USA vs. Canada on Sunday, Feb. 22.
The USA men’s team reached the final by defeating Slovakia 6-2.
Canada's men's team advanced by defeating Finland 3-2.
Wayne Gretzky stated he wants Canada to win the gold medal.
Canada last won Olympic men's hockey gold in 2014.
The USA last won Olympic men's hockey gold in 1980.
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The Los Angeles Clippers are playing against the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA game. The game will take place at the Crypto.com Arena and can be watched live on ESPN or streamed online via Fubo.
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The game between the Clippers and Lakers is on Friday, February 20th, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN and available for live streaming on Fubo.
The Clippers have won 20 out of their last 27 games, improving to the No. 10 spot in the playoff picture.
Kawhi Leonard was a top performer for the Clippers in a recent game, scoring 27 points.
The Lakers started the season strong but have had mixed results recently, partly due to injuries to key players like LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
LeBron James achieved a triple-double in the Lakers' last game before the All-Star break, with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Fubo offers a free trial for streaming, though regional restrictions may apply.
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American figure skater Alysa Liu won a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking the first U.S. women's individual gold in 24 years. Her teammate Amber Glenn finished fifth and expressed that Liu's positive attitude towards the sport could change how athletes approach figure skating. Liu hopes her story inspires others to pursue their own paths in the sport.
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Alysa Liu won a gold medal in women's figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
This is the first U.S. women's individual gold medal in figure skating in 24 years.
Liu's performance included a near-perfect free skate routine.
Amber Glenn finished in fifth place after improving from 13th.
Liu had temporarily retired at age 16 and returned after a two-year break.
Liu and Glenn have discussed the high pressure of being Olympic skaters.
Liu encourages aspiring skaters to create their own journey in the sport.
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Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina beat American Coco Gauff to reach the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships. She will face Jessica Pegula in the final. In men's tennis, Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Qatar Open after defeating Andrey Rublev.
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Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff in the semi-final of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
The match between Svitolina and Gauff lasted over three hours.
Jessica Pegula also won her semi-final and will face Svitolina in the final.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Andrey Rublev to reach the final of the Qatar Open.
Alcaraz has already won the Australian Open this year.
Venus Williams received a wildcard to compete in the Indian Wells tournament.
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USA and Canada are set to face off in a highly anticipated Olympic hockey gold medal game. However, fans are upset because if the game goes to overtime, it will be played in a 3-on-3 format instead of the traditional 5-on-5.
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USA and Canada are competing for the Olympic gold medal in hockey.
The last significant game between them was in 2010 when Canada won in overtime with a 5-on-5 format.
In the current Olympics, overtime will be played 3-on-3, not the traditional 5-on-5.
Fans are unhappy with the 3-on-3 overtime format.
The USA women's team previously won against Canada in this format, leading to dissatisfaction.
The possibility of the game ending in 3-on-3 overtime might increase fan backlash.
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