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Alysa Liu, a 20-year-old American figure skater, won the gold medal in the women's individual figure skating competition at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan. She became the first American woman in over 20 years to win this event. After her victory, Liu consoled competitor Ami Nakai before celebrating her achievement.
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Alysa Liu won the gold medal in women's individual figure skating at the Milan Olympics.
She is the first American woman in over 20 years to win this event.
After her victory, Liu hugged 17-year-old competitor Ami Nakai.
Liu had previously retired after the 2022 Beijing Games but returned to win gold.
She also won a gold medal in the team event at the same Olympics.
Ami Nakai made history at the Games by performing a triple axel.
Liu's performance combined technical skill and artistry, impressing the crowd.
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The U.S. women's curling team beat Switzerland 7-6 in an extra-end, which allowed them to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 Winter Olympics. This victory also meant Great Britain did not advance to the semi-finals.
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The U.S. women's curling team defeated Switzerland with a score of 7-6.
The match required an extra-end, which is like overtime to decide the winner.
By winning, the U.S. team qualified for the semi-finals in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Great Britain was eliminated from reaching the semi-finals due to the U.S. team's win.
The event took place during the Winter Olympics, specifically on day 13 of the competition.
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The Chicago Bears might move to Indiana after the Indiana House committee voted to approve a bill to create a stadium authority. This would allow the construction and leasing of a new stadium near Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana.
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The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee voted 24-0 for the stadium bill.
The bill aims to create a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority.
The proposed stadium location is near Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana.
Governor Mike Braun and Indiana lawmakers support the move.
The Bears have played in Chicago for over 100 years, mostly in Soldier Field.
A final deal depends on approvals and completing site due diligence.
Hammond, Indiana, is about 22 miles from Soldier Field in Chicago.
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The Team USA women's hockey team won the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime. Hilary Knight scored a crucial goal for the U.S., setting records for the most goals and points in U.S. Olympic history. Lindsey Vonn, an American skier, expressed her excitement about the win on social media while she recovers from a leg injury.
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Team USA women's hockey won the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The final score against Canada was 2-1 in overtime.
Megan Keller scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
Hilary Knight tied the game and set U.S. Olympic records for goals and points.
This is Team USA's third Olympic gold medal in women's hockey, all against Canada.
Lindsey Vonn congratulated the team on social media while recovering from a leg injury.
Vonn suffered a complex leg fracture during a downhill ski race at the Olympics.
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Team USA's women's hockey team won the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime. Hilary Knight scored the tying goal, and Megan Keller scored the winning goal. Knight also became the all-time points and goals leader for American women's hockey at the Olympics.
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Team USA beat Canada 2-1 in overtime during the 2026 Winter Olympics gold medal game.
Hilary Knight scored a goal that tied the game late in the third period.
Megan Keller scored the winning goal in overtime for Team USA.
Hilary Knight became the all-time points and goals leader in American women's Olympic hockey history.
This victory gave Knight her second Olympic gold medal; she previously won gold in 2018.
Team USA's goalie made 30 saves, helping secure the win during crucial moments.
Knight had a total of five Olympic medals, including previous silver medals in 2010, 2014, and 2022.
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The Golden State Warriors face injury challenges as they prepare for a game against the Boston Celtics after the 2026 NBA All-Star break. Key players, including Steph Curry and Kristaps Porzingis, are uncertain for the upcoming match. The Celtics have a stronger record and are dealing with fewer injury issues.
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The Warriors have a 29-26 record and are eighth in the Western Conference.
Several Warriors players, including Steph Curry, are sidelined with injuries.
Kristaps Porzingis is listed as questionable for the Warriors due to an Achilles injury.
The Celtics hold a 35-19 record, second in the Eastern Conference.
Jayson Tatum from the Celtics is out due to Achilles recovery.
The game between the Warriors and Celtics is scheduled for a 10 PM ET start.
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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior stated that anyone proven guilty of racism in football should be banned from the sport. UEFA is investigating claims that a Real Madrid player, Vinicius Jr, was racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match. Rosenior emphasized that racism is unacceptable in football and in society.
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Liam Rosenior, Chelsea's head coach, said racists should be banned from football.
UEFA is investigating claims of racial abuse against Vinicius Jr by Gianluca Prestianni.
Prestianni denies the accusations and could face a 10-match suspension if found guilty.
Real Madrid and Benfica were involved in the incident during a Champions League game.
Rosenior mentioned the emotional impact of racism, as seen with Vinicius Jr.
Benfica defended Prestianni on social media, suggesting a defamation campaign.
Rosenior spoke about the broader issue of racism in society, not just football.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo also condemned racism in football and society.
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DraftKings is offering a special promotion for the return of the NBA season. By betting $5 on certain NBA games, users can win $200 in bonus bets if their wager is successful. This offer is available for games like Pistons vs. Knicks and Celtics vs. Warriors.
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DraftKings offers a $200 bonus bet promotion for the NBA season.
To qualify, users must place a $5 bet on NBA games with odds of -500 or longer.
Successful bets are credited with eight $25 bonus bets, which expire after seven days.
Popular games include Pistons vs. Knicks and Celtics vs. Warriors.
The promotion involves no need for manual promo code entry.
The offer is valid for bets placed before the start of the games.
DraftKings also has an NBA Mystery Thursday Offer for additional rewards.
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The Chicago Bears are considering options for the upcoming 2026 NFL offseason after a successful 2025 season. There are rumors about possibly trading for Maxx Crosby, a standout player from the Las Vegas Raiders, but some insiders doubt this will happen due to the high cost involved.
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The Chicago Bears had a strong 2025 season, earning a No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs and winning the NFC North division.
The team won against the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round after trailing 21-3 at halftime.
Head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams are leading the team.
There are rumors about a trade for Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
ESPN Chicago's Courtney Cronin doubts the trade will happen due to its high cost, including a first-round draft pick and player DJ Moore.
Maxx Crosby is a 28-year-old defensive end with notable career stats, including 69.5 sacks over seven years.
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In the 2026 Winter Olympics, USA women's hockey captain Hilary Knight scored a critical goal against Canada, tying the game and breaking the record for the most career goals in women's Olympic hockey history. Her goal helped the USA as they pushed for a win after being behind for most of the game.
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Hilary Knight scored the game-tying goal for the USA in the 2026 Olympics during a match against Canada.
The USA was losing 1-0 until Knight's goal late in the third period.
Knight's goal was her 15th in Olympic history, setting a new record for most goals by any American hockey player in the Olympics.
Before this game, Knight was tied with Natalie Darwitz, Katie King, and John Mayasich at 14 goals.
Hilary Knight has participated in five Olympic Games.
During the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Knight scored six goals and collected ten points, helping the USA win a silver medal.
In 2018, she contributed to the USA's gold medal win with two goals and three points.
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American figure skater Amber Glenn impressed audiences with her free skate at the Winter Olympics. After a less successful short program, she delivered a strong performance in the free skate, earning 147.52 points. Glenn shared her emotions on Instagram shortly after, expressing pride in her effort.
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Amber Glenn made an Instagram post after her Olympic free skate performance.
She scored poorly in the short program but still qualified for the free skate.
Glenn delivered a strong free skate, earning 147.52 points.
Her total score for the day was 214.91 points.
She made a minor error on her final jump but did not fall.
Glenn completed a clean triple axel, a difficult move in figure skating.
She expressed pride in her performance during a post-skate interview.
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People who sign up for a new account with theScore Bet using a special promo code from Newsweek can get one of two welcome offers. These offers are for NBA games and include either a $100 bonus on a winning bet or a $1,000 bet refund if the first bet loses. The offer details vary based on the region where bettors are located.
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TheScore Bet is offering a special promo for NBA games using the Newsweek code.
New customers in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia can get a $100 bonus if they place a $10 bet on a game and win.
The $100 bonus is given as five $20 bonus bets, which expire in seven days.
In other states where betting is legal, users can get a $1,000 bet refund if their first wager loses.
The $1,000 refund is also given as five bonus bets, with each worth 20% of the original wager.
Users need to use the promo code during sign-up to unlock these offers.
The offers apply to NBA games, including matchups like Knicks vs. Pistons and Celtics vs. Warriors.
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Amber Glenn, an American figure skater, ended her Olympic journey in Milan on a positive note after performing well in the free skate final. Glenn, who started in 13th place, delivered a strong performance and expressed joy for not falling during her routine. She also contributed to Team USA winning a gold medal in the team event.
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Amber Glenn participated in the figure skating events at the Olympics in Milan.
She was in 13th place before the free skate final.
Glenn scored 147.52 in the free skate, which was the highest among the first 12 skaters.
Her performance was nearly perfect, with just one minor slip.
Cameras caught her saying, "I didn’t fall. I didn’t fall at the Olympics," with a smile.
Glenn contributed to Team USA earning a gold medal in the team event.
She will perform again at a figure skating gala, but it is not a competitive event.
Glenn's next opportunity to compete in the Olympics could be in 2030.
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Arsenal drew 2-2 with Wolves, echoing a similar event that happened to them 18 years ago. In 2008, Arsenal was leading the Premier League but drew against Birmingham, leading to a poor run of results that saw them finish third that season. Arsenal hopes to avoid repeating history as they compete for the Premier League title this year.
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Arsenal drew 2-2 with Wolves, similar to a draw against Birmingham in 2008.
In 2008, Arsenal led the Premier League with a five-point advantage over Manchester United but then faced a series of poor results.
Arsenal finished third in the Premier League in 2008, behind Manchester United and Chelsea.
Arsenal's current situation sees Manchester City potentially closing the lead gap to two points.
Arsenal has upcoming important matches against local rivals and top-six teams.
Arsenal aims to win the Premier League, for the first time in 22 years, by overcoming past mistakes.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed pitcher Yency Almonte on a minor-league contract. Almonte, who previously played for the Dodgers in 2022 and 2023, aims to earn a spot on their roster again after a recent stint with the Chicago Cubs.
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Yency Almonte is a right-handed pitcher returning to the Dodgers on a minor-league deal.
He played for the Dodgers in 2022 and 2023, making 81 appearances.
Almonte was traded to the Chicago Cubs before the 2024 season.
He posted an Instagram story showing his return to Dodgers training.
While with the Cubs, Almonte dealt with a shoulder injury and mainly played in minor leagues.
Almonte achieved a 1.86 ERA in 15 minor league appearances last season.
In his previous time with the Dodgers, he had a 3.35 ERA across 83 1/3 innings.
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Amber Glenn, a U.S. figure skater, performed her final routine at the Winter Olympics. Despite a past setback, she delivered a strong performance, including a clean triple axel, which put her back in medal contention. Glenn shared that she drew motivation from her younger self to push through adversity.
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Amber Glenn is a United States figure skater competing in the Winter Olympics.
She faced a setback when she fell to 13th place after a mistake in Milan.
Glenn successfully landed a triple axel in her final Olympic skate.
Her performance was noted for being her best free skate of the season.
Glenn expressed pride in overcoming challenges and performing well.
She mentioned her six-year-old self as an inspiration to succeed.
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Ski mountaineering, a new Winter Olympic sport, debuted in snowy Bormio. Marianne Fatton from Switzerland won the women's gold medal, while Oriol Cardona Coll from Spain took the men's gold. The event combines uphill sprints wearing skis with downhill skiing.
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Ski mountaineering, also called "skimo," was introduced as a new Winter Olympic sport.
The event involves sprinting uphill with skis on and skiing downhill to complete the race.
Switzerland's Marianne Fatton won the gold medal in the women's sprint event.
Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll won the men's sprint event, giving Spain its first Winter Olympics gold in 54 years.
The race is generally about three minutes long and includes both uphill and downhill sections.
The event was held in Bormio under snowy conditions and attracted many spectators.
Ski mountaineering is the first new Winter Olympic sport since snowboarding was added in 1998.
A mixed relay event is scheduled, with each team consisting of one man and one woman.
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Italy has opposed the decision allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete with their national flags and anthems at the upcoming Paralympic Games. Italian officials have asked the International Paralympic Committee to reverse this decision, citing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Italy aligns with 33 other countries and the European Commission in opposing this move.
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Italy's Foreign and Sports Ministers urged the Paralympics committee to reconsider allowing Russian and Belarusian flags and anthems.
The request is due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which conflicts with Olympic values.
33 countries and the European Commission share Italy's opposition.
Russia and Belarus had previously been banned from Paralympics after the 2022 invasion.
Some Russian and Belarusian athletes are currently competing as neutrals without national symbols.
A report about Italy blocking visas for Russian athletes is denied by an Italian source.
Russia called the Italian stance harsh and offensive towards athletes with disabilities.
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The Golden State Warriors face a challenge as their star player, Stephen Curry, will not be playing in their upcoming games, starting with the Boston Celtics, due to knee issues. An MRI showed no structural damage, but Curry is dealing with pain and swelling. The team is uncertain when he will return to play.
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Stephen Curry is out for the upcoming game against the Boston Celtics.
An MRI showed no structural injury to Curry's knee, but he has pain and swelling.
The condition is described as "runner’s knee."
Curry missed five games leading up to the All-Star break.
Curry is likely to miss Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets as well.
The Warriors are currently in the eighth seed of the Western Conference.
Despite injuries, Curry averages 27.2 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.5 rebounds this season.
The Warriors aim to secure their 30th win without Curry in their next game.
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Juan Lagares, a former Major League Baseball player, announced his retirement from the sport through an Instagram post. Lagares played with the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels and has been part of professional baseball for 20 years.
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Juan Lagares is a former MLB player who announced his retirement on February 19.
He played for the New York Mets from 2013 to 2020 and the Los Angeles Angels from 2021 to 2022.
Lagares won a Gold Glove Award in 2015.
He had a batting line of .250 average, .291 on-base percentage, and .360 slugging percentage in MLB.
Over his MLB career, he hit 31 home runs, drove in 217 runs, and stole 45 bases.
Lagares played 850 games in Major League Baseball.
He spent his last four seasons in the winter league with Águilas Cibaeñas in the Dominican Republic.
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