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Bare-knuckle boxing is gaining popularity as a legitimate sport despite concerns about its safety. This combat sport is known for its intense and fast-paced fights without gloves, leading to more cuts and knockouts. While some former professional boxers have joined bare-knuckle boxing, there are worries about the potential dangers and the glamorization of the sport.
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Bare-knuckle boxing involves fighting without gloves, resulting in more physical injuries like cuts and knockouts.
The first sanctioned bare-knuckle bout in 130 years took place in the US in 2018.
The sport is particularly popular with younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials.
Attendance at bare-knuckle events is usually capped, but they often sell out, showing growing interest.
In 2025, there were at least 65 bare-knuckle events in the United States.
The sport is televised in over 60 countries, with partnerships with media outlets like VICE TV.
Concerns exist regarding the safety of fighters and the potential impact on brain health.
Some former professional boxers have transitioned to bare-knuckle boxing, further increasing its visibility.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are considering promoting five-year veteran Bryan De La Cruz to the major league team, potentially over Johan Rojas. De La Cruz has experience but has shown mixed performance in recent seasons, while Rojas has struggled offensively.
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The Phillies are looking at Bryan De La Cruz for a potential spot in the outfield.
Johan Rojas has been struggling with his batting performance in recent seasons.
Bryan De La Cruz played 16 games for the Atlanta Braves last season.
De La Cruz hit .193 with no home runs in those major league games.
De La Cruz performed well in the Dominican Winter League.
The choice between De La Cruz and Rojas might depend on their performances in training camp.
Bryan De La Cruz has averaged 19 home runs per 162 games in his career.
Rojas may benefit from playing more regularly in the minor leagues if not promoted.
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Alysa Liu, a figure skater from the United States, won two gold medals at the Winter Olympics in Milan. She had a problem with one of her medals when it broke during a celebration. The Olympics committee replaced it, so she briefly had three gold medals at the games.
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Alysa Liu is a figure skater from the United States.
She won two gold medals at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
One medal broke when she celebrated by jumping with it.
The Olympics committee gave her a replacement medal.
Liu ended up with three gold medals for a short time because of the replacement.
She was the first American woman in over 20 years to win gold in her event.
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Alysa Liu won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the Olympics. Her main goal was to excite the audience, not necessarily to win. Liu's score narrowly beat Japan's Kaori Sakamoto for the win.
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Alysa Liu won the gold medal in women's figure skating.
Liu returned to skating after an early retirement.
She aimed to create excitement and strong emotions for the audience.
Liu's winning score was 226.79, just 1.8 points higher than second-place Kaori Sakamoto.
Her victory margin was one of the smallest since the current scoring system began in 2004.
Liu is the first U.S. woman to win figure skating gold since 2002.
She joins a group of eight U.S. women who have won Olympic figure skating gold.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates, American figure skaters, were part of a controversy at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics when they won silver in ice dancing. Despite questions about the judging, they decided not to appeal the decision. Evan Bates will serve as one of the U.S. flag bearers for the Closing Ceremony.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates are American figure skaters who competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
They won a silver medal in the ice dancing competition.
There was a controversy with the judging that some believe cost them the gold medal.
The issue involved a French judge's scoring decision that favored another pair.
Chock and Bates announced they would not pursue an appeal about the score.
Evan Bates was chosen to be a U.S. flag bearer for the Olympic Closing Ceremony.
The announcement was shared during a segment on the “Today” show.
The Closing Ceremony took place at the Arena di Verona in Italy.
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Manchester City will play against Newcastle United in the English Premier League at Etihad Stadium in Manchester. A win for Manchester City could bring them closer to Arsenal, the current league leaders. Newcastle aims to change their recent poor record against Manchester City with this match.
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The game will take place on Saturday, February 21, at 8pm GMT.
Manchester City is currently two points behind Arsenal.
Manchester City is unbeaten in their last seven games across all matches.
Newcastle United is in 10th place in the Premier League standings.
Newcastle has lost their last 12 games at Manchester City’s home ground.
Newcastle recently had a big 6-1 win in the Champions League against Qarabag.
Manager Pep Guardiola leads Manchester City, while Eddie Howe manages Newcastle United.
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Quincy Portal, a wide receiver from Ohio State University, transferred to the University of Notre Dame after the Buckeyes lost in the Cotton Bowl Classic. Another receiver, Mylan Graham, also moved to Notre Dame and commented on differences between the two schools. Notre Dame is closer to Graham's hometown, and he might see more playing time there.
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Ohio State Buckeyes had a perfect 12-0 regular season but lost to Indiana University in the Big Ten Championship.
They later lost to the University of Miami in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
Two Ohio State wide receivers, Quincy Portal and Mylan Graham, transferred to the University of Notre Dame.
Mylan Graham mentioned that the adjustment to Notre Dame includes smaller class sizes and a focus on academics.
Graham is originally from New Haven, Indiana, near Notre Dame, and was a top high school football prospect.
Notre Dame, ranked third for the upcoming season, declined to participate in the Pop-Tarts Bowl despite going 10-2 in 2025.
The last NCAA championship win for Notre Dame was in 1988.
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Romeo Doubs, a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, may become a free agent soon. He has been important for the team, leading in receiving yards and touchdowns over recent years. The Packers are currently over the salary cap, making it challenging to keep him.
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Romeo Doubs is a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers.
Doubs is set to become a free agent in a few weeks.
Pro Football Focus considers Doubs an underrated free agent prospect.
In 2025, Doubs achieved a career-high with 724 receiving yards.
The Packers are currently over the salary cap by more than $4 million.
Doubs' estimated market value is around $12 million per season.
Doubs led the Packers in receiving yards and touchdowns since 2022.
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Jeremy Sochan, a young NBA player, has joined the New York Knicks after being released by the San Antonio Spurs. Sochan chose the Knicks because he values their team and management, and sees it as a chance to grow. The Knicks hope he will strengthen their frontcourt and help them improve their standing in the league.
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Jeremy Sochan is 22 years old and was the 9th pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
He spent his first three seasons with the San Antonio Spurs but had less playing time this season.
He joined the Knicks after discussing the opportunity with their team and management.
Sochan mentioned the Knicks have a strong roster with many talented players.
He is known for his defensive skills and ability to guard multiple positions.
Sochan has a career average of 5.6 rebounds per game.
His first game with the Knicks was against the Detroit Pistons, where he played 10 minutes.
The Knicks are currently third in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 35-21.
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Golden State Warriors' star player Stephen Curry will miss at least five more games due to a knee injury, impacting his eligibility for postseason awards. The Warriors, who are currently eighth in the Western Conference, face a challenging schedule as they attempt to secure a playoff spot.
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Stephen Curry plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA.
Curry will miss at least five more games due to a knee injury called "runner's knee."
An MRI on Curry's knee showed no major issues, but he still has pain and swelling.
Curry has missed 18 games this season and will not qualify for individual awards, which require playing in at least 65 games.
The Warriors are in eighth place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.
The team will face strong opponents in upcoming games, including the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers.
The Warriors have struggled this season with injuries, including losing player Jimmy Butler to an ACL injury.
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Scotland's ski resorts are experiencing their best winter season in six years, with significant snowfall and favorable conditions allowing most centers to open for snowsports. Glenshee, Glencoe, and Cairngorm Mountain have all reported excellent conditions, although high winds and avalanches have posed some challenges. Avalanche risk has increased, with nearly 100 incidents recorded in the past month.
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Scottish ski resorts say this is their best season in six years.
Glenshee and Cairngorm Mountain describe conditions as fantastic and a "great year."
Glencoe Mountain has seen the best conditions since early 2020 before the pandemic.
Nearly 100 avalanches have occurred in the past month, triple the total from last season.
Weather conditions have allowed all Scotland's mountain centers to open for snowsports.
The demand has led ski resorts to significantly increase their staff levels.
High winds and drifting snow have caused disruptions but also improved skiing conditions.
The ski season marks the 70th anniversary of the first ski tow in the Main Basin at Glencoe.
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The USA Women's Hockey Team won the gold medal by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Olympics. However, their head coach, John Wroblewski, did not receive a gold medal because Olympic rules do not give medals to coaches. This is different from professional sports, where coaches and staff often receive championship rings.
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The USA Women's Hockey Team won against Canada 2-1 in overtime for the gold.
Team USA's head coach is John Wroblewski.
Coaches do not receive medals at the Olympics.
Wroblewski has been head coach since 2022.
Under Wroblewski, the team won a World Championship and an Olympic gold.
Olympic traditions differ from U.S. professional sports traditions, where staff often get rings or awards.
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Kylie Kelce interviewed two U.S. Olympic athletes, Laila Edwards and Breezy Johnson, about their success. Laila Edwards is the first Black woman to play Olympic hockey for Team USA, and Breezy Johnson won a gold medal in downhill skiing. They discussed their hard work, sacrifices, and personal stories behind their achievements.
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Laila Edwards is the first Black woman to compete in Olympic hockey for Team USA.
Edwards scored two goals and assisted five others in early Games rounds.
Edwards credits family support as important to her success; her family traveled to Milan to watch her.
Team USA won the gold medal in women’s ice hockey, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime.
Breezy Johnson won the gold medal in Olympic downhill skiing by a very slim margin.
Johnson experienced high-speed conditions and physical challenges, including "4G turns."
Johnson's fiancé proposed right after she competed in a race.
Johnson has a habit of knitting a new hat or headband before each race for good luck.
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Alysa Liu from the United States won the gold medal in Olympic figure skating. There was controversy over how Adeliia Petrosian was scored by judges, and she got invited to the exhibition event while Mone Chiba, who placed fourth, did not. Fans were upset about this decision on social media.
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Alysa Liu of the United States won the gold medal in figure skating.
Japanese skaters Kaori Nakamoto and Ami Nakai won silver and bronze medals.
Adeliia Petrosian received the highest score from a Kazakhstan judge but not from others.
Mone Chiba finished in fourth place but did not get invited to the Exhibition Gala.
Petrosian was invited to the Exhibition Gala, leading to social media backlash.
Fans questioned why Chiba was not included and criticized the decision.
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Alysa Liu from the USA won the gold medal in the women's figure skating free skate final at the Olympics. Japanese skater Kaori Sakamoto, who won silver, announced her retirement from competitive skating. Sakamoto plans to pursue a future in coaching after her skating career.
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Alysa Liu won the gold medal with a score of 226.79.
Kaori Sakamoto from Japan secured the silver medal with a score of 224.90.
Ami Nakai, another Japanese skater, won the bronze with a score of 219.16.
Sakamoto, who is a three-time world champion, confirmed her retirement at age 25.
Sakamoto expressed plans to transition into coaching after retiring from competitive skating.
She emphasized enjoying the moments of her last Olympic Games.
Sakamoto will participate in the Olympic gala, an exhibition event, which focuses on performance rather than competition scores.
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Lindsey Vonn, a well-known skier, had a major crash during the women's downhill event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She broke her leg severely and had to have several surgeries, with doctors worried about a possible amputation. Vonn shared that her recent surgery went well but managing the pain is challenging.
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Lindsey Vonn got injured in a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics during the women's downhill event.
She suffered a tibia fracture, a break in the main bone of the lower leg, which required several surgeries.
Vonn updated that her latest surgery took over six hours and mentioned difficulties with pain management.
She is still in the hospital but hopes to leave soon.
Vonn has participated in five Olympics and won three Olympic medals in her career.
Some people criticized her for competing despite having a torn ACL earlier.
Vonn’s sister defended her, saying Lindsey is strong and determined.
Doctors are concerned that Vonn's injury could lead to amputation if it doesn't heal properly.
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Amber Glenn, a U.S. figure skater, delivered a strong performance in her free skate routine at the Olympics, finishing fifth overall. Although she did not win a medal, she received an invitation to perform in the gala at the Olympics. Glenn is uncertain about competing in future Olympics due to her age and physical condition.
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Amber Glenn finished in 13th place after the short program due to an invalid element.
Glenn performed one of the highest-scoring free skates, just 0.15 points behind the silver medalist.
She finished in fifth place overall at the Olympics.
Glenn received an invitation to perform in the gala at the Olympics.
She is unsure about her future in figure skating and mentioned potential retirement.
Glenn expressed concerns about competing in the 2030 Winter Olympics due to her age.
She intends to support figure skating from the sidelines in the future.
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Canada and Finland will face each other in the men's ice hockey semifinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The game will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026, and can be watched live on Peacock.
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The game is scheduled for February 20, 2026, at 10:40 AM Eastern Time.
It will air live on the Peacock streaming service, with delayed coverage on the USA Network.
Canada had an undefeated run in the preliminary rounds and beat Czechia in the quarterfinals with an overtime goal.
Notable Canadian players include Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Jordan Binnington.
Finland defeated Switzerland in the quarterfinals, coming back to win with a late goal.
Finland is the defending Olympic champion and has medaled in four of the last five Winter Games.
Key Finnish players include Sebastian Aho and Miro Heiskanen.
The game can be streamed live through Peacock, which is streaming most events of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Sidney Crosby, a key player for Canada's men's hockey team, will not play in the Olympic semifinal against Finland due to a lower-body injury. The injury occurred during the quarterfinals against Czechia, but it is not as severe as some feared, allowing Crosby to skate in a practice session. Connor McDavid has been named team captain for the game against Finland.
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Sidney Crosby is injured and will not play in the semifinal against Finland.
Crosby sustained his injury during a game against Czechia after a hit by Radko Gudas.
The injury is a lower-body injury.
Despite the injury, Crosby was able to skate in a closed practice session, indicating it is not a severe injury.
Connor McDavid has been named team captain in Crosby's absence.
Crosby has recorded four assists in four Olympic games this year.
The semifinal game between Canada and Finland is scheduled for 10:40 a.m. ET.
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Bianca Belair, a professional wrestler, shared photos showing her finger's recovery after surgery. She has been out of wrestling action since her injury at WrestleMania 41 in April 2025. Despite hopes to return by WrestleMania 42, her recent surgery means she will likely return for SummerSlam 2026 instead.
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Bianca Belair had surgery on her finger, sharing progress photos online.
Her injury happened in April 2025 during a wrestling match.
The injury was more severe than initially thought, involving crushed knuckle and joint.
Belair spent eight months in rehab with five doctors before deciding on surgery.
Her return to wrestling is expected at SummerSlam 2026, not WrestleMania 42.
The injury impacted plans for a possible match against Jade Cargill, the current WWE Women's Champion.
The women’s wrestling division is preparing for an upcoming Elimination Chamber event.
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