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The Los Angeles Dodgers are deciding who will fill the last spot in their six-man pitching rotation. Justin Wrobleski is considered the favorite to get the position because he is healthy and left-handed, unlike other candidates who are recovering from surgeries. The Dodgers currently have no left-handed pitchers in their starting rotation.
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The Dodgers are using a six-man pitching rotation because of Shohei Ohtani's unique schedule needs.
Blake Snell's uncertain status for opening day has left a spot open in the rotation.
Justin Wrobleski is projected to be the leading candidate for the final rotation spot.
Wrobleski had a 4.32 ERA last season with the Dodgers, playing in 24 games.
He is the only candidate not recovering from major surgery.
The Dodgers' current rotation lacks left-handed pitchers.
Other candidates for the spot are Gavin Stone, River Ryan, and Kyle Hurt.
Wrobleski's left-handedness gives him an advantage in earning the rotation spot.
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Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, may not return for the next NFL season. Reports suggest it is Rodgers' own decision whether to continue with the Steelers. The team wants to know his plans before the NFL's free agency period starts in March.
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Aaron Rodgers played his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers and led the team to the playoffs.
The Steelers exited the playoffs early in the Wild Card Round.
Rodgers, who is 42 years old, had previously suggested this might be his last season in the NFL.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as the Steelers coach, and Mike McCarthy, Rodgers' former coach, was hired.
An NFL insider stated there is a very small chance Rodgers will return to the Steelers next season.
Rodgers has played in the NFL for 21 seasons.
The Steelers want to know Rodgers' decision before the free agency signing period starts on March 11.
If Rodgers does not return, the Steelers will consider other quarterback options, including trades or the NFL Draft.
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WWE star Roxanne Perez recently had surgery to remove a non-cancerous mass from her back. She has been temporarily absent from WWE events due to this medical issue and is recovering well, with plans to return to wrestling soon.
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Roxanne Perez, a WWE star, had surgery to remove a benign mass from her back.
The surgery was necessary because the mass caused her pain for several months.
Perez has been absent from WWE while recovering from the surgery.
She shared the news with her fans on TikTok, explaining her situation.
Despite her absence, she plans to return to the wrestling ring soon.
Her last WWE appearance was in a storyline fight on the February 2 episode of "Raw."
Perez expressed her desire to continue creating content and staying connected with fans during her recovery.
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On February 18, 2026, the Illinois Fighting Illini will play against the USC Trojans in an NCAA college basketball game. The match will take place at the Galen Center in Los Angeles and will be televised on the Big Ten Network. Viewers can also live stream the game through Fubo, a subscription service.
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The game between Illinois and USC is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET.
It will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and available for live streaming on Fubo.
Illinois recently defeated Indiana 71-51, ending a two-game losing streak.
USC lost its last game to Ohio State, breaking a three-game winning streak.
Illinois player David Mirkovic scored 25 points against Indiana.
USC's Alijah Arenas scored 25 points in the previous game against Ohio State.
USC leads the historical series against Illinois 7-3.
Keaton Wagler from Illinois averages 18.5 points per game.
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The Indiana Pacers are struggling in the 2025-2026 NBA season after losing Tyrese Haliburton to an injury. The team faces accusations of tanking, which means losing on purpose to improve future draft prospects, but Pacers executive Kevin Pritchard argues they are focusing on developing young players. The Pacers have a chance to secure a high pick in the NBA draft, which could help them improve in the future.
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The Indiana Pacers lost key player Tyrese Haliburton to an Achilles injury.
The Pacers have a 15-40 record and are 14th in the Eastern Conference.
They have been fined by the NBA for player participation violations.
The team is accused of tanking, a strategy used to get better draft picks.
Pacers executive Kevin Pritchard says they are developing younger players instead.
The Pacers have a 12.5% chance of getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
They have a 48.1% chance of landing a top-four draft pick.
The team hopes to improve with a top prospect and Haliburton's return.
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The final event of women's figure skating at the Winter Olympic Games will take place, featuring top contenders like Japan's Ami Nakai and the United States' Alysa Liu. Liu is close to the leader's score and has a strong chance of winning gold. Russia's Adeliia Petrosian is attempting a groundbreaking move in the sport with a quadruple jump.
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Ami Nakai from Japan is currently leading the women's figure skating competition.
Alysa Liu from the United States is two points behind the leader and has a strong shot at winning gold.
Kaori Sakamoto, also from Japan, plans to retire after this competition.
Adeliia Petrosian from Russia is trying to perform the first women's quadruple jump at the Olympics.
Amber Glenn from the United States landed a triple axel but had a setback in her short program, placing her in 13th.
The skating event includes participants from countries like France, Switzerland, China, and South Korea, among others.
The event lineup shows the order and time each participant will compete in the free skate portion.
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Italian speed skater Arianna Fontana won her 14th Olympic medal at the 2026 Winter Games, making her Italy's most decorated Olympian. She achieved this by winning medals in multiple events including a silver in the women's 3000m relay.
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Arianna Fontana won her 14th Olympic medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
She is the most decorated Italian Olympian, surpassing fencer Edoardo Mangiarotti.
Fontana competed in the mixed team relay, women's 500m, and 3000m relay events.
The Netherlands won gold in the women's 500m, which Fontana had previously won in 2018 and 2022.
Fontana has won medals in every Olympic short track speed skating distance.
She is the only woman to podium in six consecutive Winter Games.
Fontana first competed in the Olympics at age 15 during the Turin 2006 Games.
She carried the Italian flag at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
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Mikaela Shiffrin won the gold medal in the women's slalom event at the Winter Olympics. She beat her competitors with a total time of 1:39.10, making it her third Olympic gold. Her teammate Breezy Johnson congratulated her on Instagram with a seven-word message.
Key Facts
Mikaela Shiffrin won gold in the women's slalom event.
Her total time for the event was 1:39.10.
Switzerland's Camille Rast finished second, 1.50 seconds behind Shiffrin.
Sweden's Anna Larsson Swenn finished third.
Breezy Johnson, Shiffrin's teammate, congratulated her on Instagram.
Shiffrin had finished fourth in a previous event at these Olympics.
She previously finished 11th in the women's giant slalom event.
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Michael Irvin criticized the NFL for choosing Santa Clara, California, as the location for this year's Super Bowl. The game ended with the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots 29-13. Irvin felt the city did not provide an exciting atmosphere for the event.
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The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots with a score of 29-13.
The Super Bowl was held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Michael Irvin, a former NFL player, criticized the NFL's choice of Santa Clara as the Super Bowl location.
Irvin described the city's atmosphere as dull and not exciting.
Irvin suggested that the NFL should not hold another Super Bowl in Santa Clara.
The game itself was not seen as very entertaining.
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The Seattle Seahawks, an American football team, are now for sale, shortly after winning the Super Bowl. The team was previously owned by Paul G. Allen, who bought it in 1997. Allen's estate has initiated the sale process following his directive to sell his sports assets.
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The Seattle Seahawks have been put up for sale 10 days after winning the Super Bowl.
Before their victory, there were discussions about selling the team.
Paul G. Allen bought the Seahawks in 1997 to prevent them from being moved to Southern California.
Allen passed away in 2018, and his estate is handling the sale.
The Seahawks are valued at $6.7 billion, according to Forbes.
The latest record for an NFL team sale was set by the Washington Commanders, sold in 2023 for $6.05 billion.
Allen's estate plans to use the proceeds for philanthropic purposes.
Jody Allen, Paul's sister, is managing his estate and is involved in the sale process.
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The Arizona Wildcats will play against the BYU Cougars in a college basketball game. This game is set for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET and can be watched on ESPN or streamed on Fubo. Arizona aims to bounce back after a recent loss and the game will take place at the McKale Center.
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Arizona Wildcats' current record is 23 wins and 2 losses.
BYU Cougars have a 19-6 record this season.
The game will air on ESPN at 9:00 PM ET on February 18, 2026.
BYU player Richie Saunders is out for the season with a torn ACL.
BYU's recent game included a win over Colorado in overtime, with standout performances from Aleksej Kostić, Robert Wright III, and AJ Dybantsa.
Arizona's last game resulted in a home loss to Texas Tech in overtime.
Arizona seeks to achieve a season sweep against BYU, having previously won 86-83 against them.
AJ Dybantsa leads the nation with an average of 24.4 points for the Cougars.
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Alysa Liu, a figure skater for Team USA, is focusing on the art of skating rather than winning medals as she prepares for the Olympic competition. At 20 years old, Liu believes personal achievements are secondary to the enjoyment and artistic expression she hopes to convey in her performances.
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Alysa Liu is a member of Team USA competing in figure skating at the Olympics.
Liu, currently 20 years old, was previously a world champion in figure skating.
She believes skating is more about the performance than winning medals.
Liu quit figure skating at age 16 due to burnout but returned after a family skiing trip.
She aims to enjoy the competition without feeling pressure from others' expectations.
Liu will perform in the women's individual competition's free skate segment in Milan.
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U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu placed third in the short program of a competition, with Japanese skaters Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto ahead of her. Evgeni Plushenko, a notable figure in figure skating, praised Liu's performance and shared mixed opinions on other skaters. The free skate event will take place on Thursday.
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Alysa Liu scored 76.59 and is in third place in the women's individual competition.
Japanese skaters Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto are in first and second place.
Liu is the current World Champion and performed a triple lutz-triple loop in her routine.
Evgeni Plushenko, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, praised Liu's performance.
Plushenko also commented on American skater Amber Glenn's 13th-place finish.
Japanese skaters Mone Chiba is in fourth place with a score of 74.00.
The women's free skate will happen at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday.
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The Italian Sports Federation filed a complaint against the judges following a controversy in the Winter Olympics. Italian speed skater Pietro Sighel fell during the Short Track 500-meter semi-final race after a move by another competitor. Despite the fall being reviewed, Sighel was not reinstated, leading to criticism of the judging decisions.
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The event in question occurred during the Winter Olympics Short Track 500-meter semi-final.
Italian speed skater Pietro Sighel fell after contact with Canadian competitor Maxime Laoun.
Sighel's fall was not overturned by the judges even after review.
The Italian Sports Federation criticized the decision and filed a formal complaint.
The Federation stated that other coaches and officials from various countries shared their concerns.
The complaint emphasized the need for fairness and consistent judging.
The Italian Ice Sports Federation supports Pietro Sighel and values his contributions to the sport.
The Federation will continue advocating for fair treatment of its athletes in future events.
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The Orlando Magic have announced that Franz Wagner, a key player, is out indefinitely due to a recurring ankle injury. His absence affects the team's playoff chances, as the Magic perform better when Wagner is active.
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Franz Wagner has a high ankle sprain and has missed many games this season.
Wagner's injury occurred on December 7 in New York.
He briefly returned to play but was limited due to soreness.
Orlando plans to re-evaluate Wagner in about three weeks.
The team's scoring is higher when Wagner plays compared to when he doesn't.
Orlando Magic's current record is 28-25, just holding the No. 7 seed in the standings.
All-Star Paolo Banchero emphasized the importance of Wagner's long-term health over rushing his return.
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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson engaged in social media interactions that suggest he might be trying to recruit Chiefs wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to join the Ravens. Brown, a former teammate of Jackson's at the Ravens, is likely to become a free agent.
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Lamar Jackson is the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens.
Marquise "Hollywood" Brown currently plays as a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Brown previously played for the Ravens and is set to become a free agent.
Jackson and Brown exchanged messages on social media, hinting at a potential reunion.
Brown led all Chiefs wide receivers in yards, touchdowns, and first downs last season.
The Ravens are searching for a strong second wide receiver to pair with Zay Flowers.
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The 2026 Winter Olympics are ongoing, and Norway currently leads the medal count. The United States is in third place, closely following Italy. Mikaela Shiffrin of Team USA recently won a gold medal in slalom skiing.
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Norway leads the Olympic medal count with 33 medals, including 15 gold.
Italy holds second place with 26 medals, with 9 gold medals.
The United States is in third place with 24 medals, including 7 gold.
Mikaela Shiffrin from Team USA won a gold medal in slalom skiing.
The U.S. has sent the most athletes to the Winter Olympics, with 235 competitors and 3 alternates.
Japan has performed unexpectedly well, ranking ninth with 2 medals.
As of now, 2,916 athletes are participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Norwegian skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won a gold medal in the men's team sprint free cross-country skiing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. This victory gives him a total of 10 Olympic gold medals, matching the number won by legendary swimmer Michael Phelps. Norway currently leads the Winter Olympics medal count with the most gold medals.
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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo from Norway won gold in the men's team sprint free cross-country skiing.
Klaebo now has 10 Olympic gold medals in his career, equaling Michael Phelps' record.
Team Norway finished first, beating Team USA by 1.37 seconds, with the USA winning a silver medal for the first time in this event.
Team Italy won the bronze medal.
This is Norway's third gold in this specific event.
Norway leads the Winter Olympics with 33 total medals, including 15 gold medals.
Klaebo has a chance to win another gold in his final event, the men's 50km mass start classic.
The Winter Olympics will end soon, with more events still to be decided.
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Mikaela Shiffrin recently won her third gold medal in alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She achieved this by winning the slalom event, making her the first American woman to reach this milestone. After the victory, she reflected on her journey and her late father.
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Mikaela Shiffrin won her third individual gold medal in alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
She won the women's slalom event with a margin of 1.50 seconds over Camille Rast from Switzerland.
Anna Swenn-Larsson from Sweden won the bronze medal in the same event.
Shiffrin is the first American woman to achieve three individual gold medals in alpine skiing.
She became both the youngest and oldest woman to win the alpine skiing event at the Winter Olympics.
Shiffrin expressed personal feelings about her late father after her victory.
She has a record of 108 World Cup wins, with 71 in the slalom discipline.
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Dave Portnoy commented on the possibility of a USA vs. Canada matchup in the Olympic hockey finals. Both teams need to win their semifinal games before they can face each other. Portnoy's comment included a dig at the Canadian curling team, which has faced controversy.
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The Winter Olympic Games hockey quarterfinals featured three games that went into overtime.
Mitch Marner led Team Canada to a win against Czechia, and Canada will next play Finland.
The USA beat Sweden in overtime, thanks to Quinn Hughes scoring the winning goal.
The semifinals are scheduled for Friday in Milan, with the USA facing Slovakia and Canada playing Finland.
Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports expressed excitement about a possible USA vs. Canada final.
Portnoy criticized the Canadian curling team, mentioning their controversy involving double-touching stones.
The winner of the semifinals will play in the gold medal match before the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday.
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