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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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The Dallas Cowboys are considering trading for Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders to strengthen their defense. Last year, the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons, leading to a need for a strong player like Crosby. Crosby is a well-regarded player and could attract many trade offers.
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The Dallas Cowboys are looking to improve their defense for the 2026 season.
Maxx Crosby, a pass rusher from the Las Vegas Raiders, is a potential trade target for the Cowboys.
The Cowboys need to replace Micah Parsons, whom they traded to the Green Bay Packers last year.
Parsons' trade brought the Cowboys player Kenny Clark and two first-round draft picks.
Maxx Crosby has achieved double-digit sacks in four out of seven seasons in the NFL.
Crosby recently signed a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension with the Raiders.
The Cowboys might use assets gained from the Parsons trade to negotiate for Crosby.
Crosby remains a top trade target for several NFL teams due to his strong performance.
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Jordan Cowan, a former U.S. ice dancer, is the first camera operator to film figure skating performances on the ice at the Olympics. He captures close-up emotional moments after skaters finish their routines, providing a unique view for audiences around the world. Cowan works with the Olympic Broadcasting Services and has a specialized camera setup to record these moments.
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Jordan Cowan is a former competitive ice dancer who now films figure skating at the Olympics.
He records skaters' emotions up close after their performances by skating backward on the ice.
Cowan is working for the Olympic Broadcasting Services during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
His company, On Ice Perspectives, creates viral figure skating videos on social media.
Cowan films not only competition moments but also medal ceremonies and closing galas.
He uses a specially designed camera rig to capture smooth, steady footage while moving.
Skaters often interact with Cowan, using the camera to send messages to loved ones.
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The article discusses a promotional offer from Kalshi for new users who participate in prediction markets for NCAA Men's Basketball games. By using a promo code from Newsweek, participants can earn a $10 bonus after making $100 in trades. The offer is available for legal betting participants across all 50 U.S. states.
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Kalshi offers a $10 bonus for new users who trade $100 on their platform.
The promotion targets prediction markets for NCAA Men's Basketball games.
New users must register and deposit at least $1 to activate the promo.
The offer is accessible to users aged 18 and older across all 50 states.
The basketball games featured include Arkansas vs. Alabama and BYU vs. Arizona.
The promotion is linked to major sports events aired on ESPN.
Alabama and Arizona are favored in their respective games against Arkansas and BYU.
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Quinn Hughes scored the game-winning goal for Team USA in their men's hockey quarterfinal against Sweden, advancing them to the semifinals of the Olympics. Before the goal, Hughes made a key decision to stay on the ice despite his coach's call for a shift change, leading to his successful shot in overtime.
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Team USA defeated Sweden 3-2 in overtime in the hockey quarterfinals.
Quinn Hughes scored the overtime game-winner for Team USA.
Hughes ignored a call from coach John Sullivan to leave the ice, deciding to stay and take the shot.
Hughes had an assist on Team USA's first goal of the match, scored by Dylan Larkin.
Team USA will play against Slovakia in the semifinals.
Mika Zibanejad scored for Sweden, tying the game with 91 seconds left in regulation.
If Team USA wins the semifinals, they may face Team Canada, who defeated Czechia and will play Finland next.
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There was controversy at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics when USA's Mac Forehand did not win gold after performing a new trick in the men's freestyle skiing final. Despite his groundbreaking move, Forehand received a silver medal, leading many fans to demand an investigation into the judging process.
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Mac Forehand performed a new trick in men's freestyle skiing at the 2026 Olympics.
He scored 98.25 on his final run, landing a "nose butter triple cork 2160."
Forehand received a silver medal with a total score of 193.5.
Norwegian skier Tormod Frostad won gold with a score of 199.50.
Fans believe the judging was biased and called for an investigation.
The controversy is part of ongoing debates about Olympic scoring fairness.
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The article discusses a special betting promotion offered by BetMGM for college basketball games. Users can use a bonus code to receive up to $1,500 in bonuses on certain bets. The promotions vary by state, with specific offers available in select regions.
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BetMGM offers a bonus code NEWSWEEK that provides up to $1,500 in bonuses for college basketball games.
The promotion allows users to receive a refund in bonus bets if an initial wager is lost.
Specific states (Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia) offer a "Bet $10, Get $150" promotion.
The article mentions college basketball games, particularly Arkansas vs. Alabama and BYU vs. Arizona.
Arkansas vs. Alabama features key players like Labaron Philon Jr. and Darius Acuff Jr.
Arizona hosts BYU, with notable players Tobe Awaka and AJ Dybantsa impacting the game.
BetMGM provides other promotions for existing users, like odds boosts for various sports events.
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O&M FC from the Dominican Republic will play against FC Cincinnati in the first leg of their Round One series in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The match will happen on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET and will be available to watch on FOX Sports 2 and streamed on Fubo. This is O&M FC's first time in the Champions Cup, while FC Cincinnati is making its third appearance.
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The match between O&M FC and FC Cincinnati is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
The game will be broadcast on FOX Sports 2 and available for live streaming on Fubo.
O&M FC qualified for the tournament by reaching the final of the 2025 Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
This is O&M FC's debut in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
FC Cincinnati qualified by securing top positions in the 2025 MLS Supporters’ Shield standings.
This is FC Cincinnati’s third consecutive appearance in the Champions Cup.
Cincinnati's key players include Evander and Kévin Denkey.
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Charlotte Hornets player LaMelo Ball was in a car crash in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ball's custom Hummer collided with a Kia at a traffic light, leaving one person with non-life-threatening injuries. Ball himself was not hurt, and both cars were towed away after the crash.
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LaMelo Ball, a player for the Charlotte Hornets, was in a car crash.
The crash involved Ball's custom Hummer and a Kia.
The accident occurred at a traffic junction in central Charlotte.
Ball was not injured in the crash.
One person involved had non-life-threatening injuries.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
It is unclear if the crash will impact the Hornets' game lineup the following day.
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In a men's hockey game at the Winter Olympics, Team USA's Quinn Hughes ignored his coach's request to leave the ice in overtime. Hughes stayed on, scored the game-winning goal against Sweden, and helped Team USA advance to the semifinals.
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Team USA played Sweden in a men's hockey quarterfinal at the Winter Olympics.
The game was tied 1-1 before heading to a 3-on-3 overtime.
Coach Mike Sullivan wanted Quinn Hughes to take a break, but Hughes chose to stay.
Quinn Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime.
The goal moved Team USA into the semifinals.
Team USA will face Slovakia in the semifinals.
The other semifinal match is between Canada and Finland.
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A new promotion from bet365 offers new users a $150 bonus in betting credits for college basketball games, activated by a $5 bet. This bonus is available with the code WEEK365 and applies to games like Arkansas vs. Alabama and BYU vs. Arizona. Additional promotions for existing users include a Hockey 30% SGP boost and other betting enhancements.
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Bet365's promotion gives a $150 bonus for a $5 initial bet using code WEEK365.
This bonus is guaranteed, even if the first wager loses, and is valid for seven days.
The promotion covers several college basketball games, including Arkansas vs. Alabama and BYU vs. Arizona.
Odds requirements apply: the bet must have odds of -500 or greater.
Existing users have access to other promotions, like a 30% boost on hockey bets.
Games involve notable players, such as Alabama's Labaron Philon Jr., ranking second in SEC scoring.
Promotions and odds are subject to change.
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Real Madrid football player Vinicius Jr reported alleged racist abuse during a match against Benfica. This incident marks the 20th time he has faced such accusations in his eight years with the team. Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica denies the claims, while Vinicius continues to receive strong support from his teammates.
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Vinicius Jr is a football player for Real Madrid.
He reported alleged racist abuse during a match at Benfica's stadium in Lisbon.
This is the 20th incident of alleged racist abuse he has faced during his eight years at Real Madrid.
Gianluca Prestianni, a player for Benfica, denies using racist language.
Teammate Kylian Mbappe supported Vinicius and claimed he heard a racist term five times.
After the incident, Benfica's manager, Jose Mourinho, made comments suggesting the situation was provoked by Vinicius.
The issue of racism in football continues to be discussed, with Vinicius seen as a symbol of resistance against discrimination.
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India won their final group match against the Netherlands by 17 runs at the T20 World Cup. This victory secured India's top position in Group A and confirmed their spot in the Super Eights stage of the tournament. Key performances included Shivam Dube's significant batting contribution and Varun Chakravarthy's effective bowling.
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India beat the Netherlands by 17 runs at the T20 World Cup.
This win gave India a clean sweep of Group A, having won all their matches.
Shivam Dube scored the highest for India with 66 runs from 31 balls.
Varun Chakravarthy achieved the best bowling figures for India, taking 3 wickets for 14 runs.
India's next match in the Super Eights will be against South Africa.
India is one of the co-hosts of the tournament.
Abhishek Sharma, despite being the number one T20 international batsman, has yet to score a run in this tournament.
The match took place at the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
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The USA women's hockey team, led by captain Hilary Knight, has reached the gold medal game at the Olympics, facing Canada. Knight also proposed to her partner, Brittany Bowe, at the Olympic Games, marking a special moment for the couple. Both athletes may be competing in their final Olympics, with Knight already guaranteed a medal.
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The USA women's hockey team has allowed only one goal in the tournament.
The team will compete against Canada for the gold medal in the Olympics.
Hilary Knight proposed to her partner, Brittany Bowe, in Milan during the Olympics.
Knight and Bowe have been dating since 2022.
This could be the last Olympic Games for both Knight and Bowe.
Knight will win either a silver or a gold medal in hockey.
Bowe is set to compete in the women's 1,500 meters event.
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The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Joel Embiid will not play in Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks due to ongoing knee and shin issues. His availability for future games remains uncertain as he is presently receiving treatment and will be reevaluated soon.
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Joel Embiid will miss the Sixers' game against the Atlanta Hawks.
He has been experiencing soreness in his right shin and a knee-related setback.
Embiid's status for future games is uncertain but he will be reassessed before the weekend.
Before the All-Star break, Embiid missed two consecutive games, which he had not done since December.
In the games he missed, the Sixers lost significantly to the New York Knicks.
Embiid has a history of injuries, having undergone multiple surgeries in the past.
This season, he has played in 31 games, averaging 26.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.
The upcoming games after the Hawks include a back-to-back set against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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American figure skater Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," did not win a gold medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, finishing eighth after two falls in his free skate. Despite this, he remains proud of his achievements, including being the first to complete a quadruple axel in international competition and landing the first legal backflip in the Olympics since 1976.
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Ilia Malinin was a favorite to win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in figure skating.
He finished in eighth place after falling twice in his free skate routine.
Malinin is known for his "Quad God" nickname, due to his quadruple axel (4.5 rotations).
He made history in 2022 as the first to land a quadruple axel in international competitions.
He helped Team USA win gold by completing five quad jumps in the team event.
Malinin landed the first legal backflip in Olympic competition since 1976.
He will perform in the exhibition gala and compete in the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships.
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Wisconsin-Green Bay men's basketball coach Doug Gottlieb has been suspended after he criticized referees following a game loss to Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Gottlieb received a technical foul during the game and made comments questioning the officials' decisions, leading the Horizon League to suspend him for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Doug Gottlieb coaches the Wisconsin-Green Bay men's basketball team.
His team lost to Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a score of 75-72.
Gottlieb criticized the game referees, questioning their consistency.
He was given a technical foul during the game.
The Horizon League suspended Gottlieb for his postgame remarks.
Gottlieb's suspension applies to the upcoming game against Oakland.
The Horizon League stated that Gottlieb's comments didn't align with their values or sportsmanship standards.
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Sidney Crosby, a key player for Team Canada in the Winter Olympics, left a quarterfinal game against Czechia due to a lower-body injury. Crosby will have medical imaging in Milan to find out how serious the injury is.
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Sidney Crosby got hurt during a hockey game between Canada and Czechia.
The injury happened after a hit from Czechia defenseman Radko Gudas.
Crosby tried to keep playing but left the game and was officially out before overtime.
He will undergo medical imaging in Milan to assess the injury.
Team Canada won the game in overtime, advancing to the semifinals.
Crosby has been important for Canada, assisting four times in the Olympics so far.
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