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Yale's men's lacrosse team is starting its 2026 season with a game against Army at Michie Stadium. Army is on a winning streak, having won its first two games of the season. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and can also be streamed on Fubo.
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Yale's men's lacrosse team plays Army on February 14, 2026.
The game will start at 12:00 PM ET and is available on ESPN+.
Yale was fourth in the Ivy League preseason poll.
Yale has 14 new players this season.
Last season, Yale ended with a 5-8 record.
Army has won its first two games this season, beating UMass and Rutgers.
Last year, Army defeated Yale 14-3 in their previous match.
The game can be streamed live on Fubo, a streaming service offering sports channels.
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Scotland's rugby team won against England with a score of 31-20 during the Six Nations tournament. This victory came shortly after a tough loss to Italy and is seen as significant for both the team's morale and their coach, Gregor Townsend. However, Scotland will play Wales next, missing some key players due to injuries.
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Scotland beat England 31-20 in a rugby match called the Calcutta Cup.
This match was part of the Six Nations rugby tournament.
Before this win, Scotland had a difficult loss against Italy.
Scotland's coach, Gregor Townsend, faced criticism after the loss to Italy but celebrated the win against England.
Some Scottish players, including Jack Dempsey and Jamie Ritchie, are injured and will miss the next game against Wales.
The victory was important for boosting Scotland's team spirit and confidence.
Scotland's next opponent is Wales, and they are considered favorites to win.
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A fight broke out during a basketball game between St. John's Red Storm and Providence Friars, leading to the ejection of several players. Despite the altercation, St. John's won the game 79-69. St. John's coach Rick Pitino addressed the fight briefly and focused on his team's performance in the game.
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St. John's Red Storm won against Providence Friars with a score of 79-69.
A fight started after a hard foul by Providence's Duncan Powell on St. John's Bryce Hopkins.
Several players from both teams were ejected due to their involvement in the altercation.
The game was delayed for 19 minutes to restore order after the fight.
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino said his team came together despite the fight.
Pitino avoided discussing the altercation in detail and focused on the team's toughness and performance.
Duncan Powell may face a one-game suspension for his role in the fight.
St. John's is projected as a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament's East Region.
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Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer, both commentators for BBC Sport, criticized the decision not to award a penalty for a potential handball by Lucas Digne in a football match. They expressed concern that referees rely too much on VAR, a video replay system, to make decisions.
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Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer are BBC Sport commentators.
They commented on a football match between Aston Villa and Newcastle.
There was a potential handball by player Lucas Digne.
Referees chose not to give a penalty for the incident.
Rooney and Shearer believe referees are too reliant on VAR (Video Assistant Referee).
VAR is a system that helps referees make decisions using video replays.
The discussion took place during an FA Cup fourth-round match.
The critics noted that referees appeared afraid to make independent decisions.
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Team USA's men's ice hockey team won a game against Denmark at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. After falling behind early, they rallied to secure a 6-3 victory. The team is preparing for their next game against Germany.
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Team USA beat Denmark 6-3 in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic preliminary round.
Jeremy Swayman started as the goalie for Team USA, with Connor Hellebuyck as his backup.
Denmark led 2-1 after the first period with goals from Nicholas B. Jensen and Nick Olesen.
Team USA scored three goals in the second period by Brady Tkachuk, Jack Eichel, and Nolan Hanifin.
Phillip Bruggisser scored Denmark’s final goal in the second period.
Jake Guentzel and Jack Hughes scored for Team USA in the third period.
Swayman expressed pride in his team for overcoming early struggles.
Team USA will play Germany next in the tournament.
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In a recent FA Cup match, Newcastle won 3-1 against Aston Villa, but there were several disputes about refereeing decisions because the video assistant referee (VAR) was not used. The absence of VAR led to controversial calls, including a missed offside and a penalty not given, prompting discussions about the necessity of VAR in football matches.
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Newcastle beat Aston Villa 3-1 in an FA Cup match.
VAR was not used during this game as it is only applied from the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Several controversial decisions occurred, including a missed offside and a missed penalty.
Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, expressed disappointment over these refereeing decisions.
VAR is debated as necessary for ensuring accurate decisions but can disrupt the flow of the game.
Villa's manager, Unai Emery, supported the use of VAR to aid referees.
The absence of VAR led to officials being hesitant in making decisions, according to ex-footballer Alan Shearer.
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In the men's individual figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov won the gold medal after the leading contenders struggled. South Korea's Cha Jun-hwan performed well but finished in fourth place, narrowly missing a podium spot by less than a point. Fans expressed dissatisfaction online, believing Cha's scores were unfairly low.
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The competition took place in Milan during the Winter Olympics.
Mikhail Shaidorov from Kazakhstan won the gold medal.
South Korea's Cha Jun-hwan finished fourth with 273.92 points.
Cha Jun-hwan missed the podium by less than one point to Japan’s Shun Sato, who scored 274.90 points.
Fans were unhappy with Cha's scores, claiming he was unfairly judged.
Cha has competed in three Olympic games and is known for his consistency.
In previous Olympics, Cha finished 15th in 2018 and 5th in 2022.
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Scotland's rugby team defeated England at Murrayfield to win the Calcutta Cup. England made several mistakes, which helped Scotland secure their victory. The match ended England's winning streak and showcased Scotland's improvement.
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Scotland won against England at the Murrayfield stadium.
The victory secured the Calcutta Cup for Scotland.
England was on a winning streak that ended with this match.
Scotland scored 24 points in their first four visits to England's territory.
England's Henry Arundell received two yellow cards and left the team short-handed for 30 minutes.
Scotland's Finn Russell played a key role in setting up tries.
England made several errors, including penalty offenses, which weakened their position in the game.
Scotland previously had a vulnerability, losing a big lead against Argentina in the fall.
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An American figure skater proposed to a Spanish skater on Valentine's Day. The proposal went viral as it took place in the Olympic village, showcasing a love story amidst ongoing skating competitions.
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American skater Jean-Luc Baker proposed to Spanish skater Olivia Smart on Valentine's Day.
The proposal took place at the Olympic village.
Olivia Smart has competed in the last two Olympic Games and most recently placed 9th in ice dance for Spain.
Jean-Luc Baker was a former Olympian who won bronze in the 2018 team event and placed 11th in 2022.
Baker first admitted he loved Smart four years ago during the Beijing Games.
The couple shared a video of their proposal on Instagram, and Smart agreed to marry Baker.
After retiring in 2024, Baker began working with Team USA, coaching and commentating.
Smart's former partner, Adrián Díaz, retired, leading her to pair with Tim Dieck to represent Spain.
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The Canadian women's curling team faced controversy at the Olympics when Rachel Homan was accused of a rule violation during a game against Switzerland. Officials ruled that Homan double-touched the stone, removing it from play, resulting in Canada's 8-7 loss to Switzerland. Homan disagreed with the decision and expressed frustration over the situation.
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The incident occurred during a women's curling match between Canada and Switzerland at the Olympics.
Rachel Homan was judged to have double-touched the stone, which means she touched it again after letting go.
Officials quickly removed the stone from play due to the rule infraction.
The Canadian team lost the match to Switzerland with a final score of 8-7.
Rachel Homan voiced disagreement with the call and criticized the process for not reviewing video evidence.
The controversy followed an earlier issue with the Canadian men's team, who received a warning for offensive language during a different match.
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In a recent FA Cup match, Newcastle United, led by Sandro Tonali, defeated Aston Villa 3-1. The game included several contested referee decisions, and Aston Villa completed the match with one player sent off.
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Sandro Tonali scored two goals for Newcastle United.
Newcastle United won against Aston Villa with a final score of 3-1.
The match was part of the FA Cup tournament.
There were multiple controversial decisions made by the referees during the game.
Aston Villa played with ten players after having one player sent off.
The match report is only accessible to users in the UK.
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Chloe Kim won a silver medal in the women's halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. Myles Garrett, her boyfriend and NFL player, shared a supportive message on Instagram, expressing pride in her accomplishments. Kim and Garrett have been public about their relationship since late 2025.
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Chloe Kim competed in the women's halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy.
Kim won a silver medal with a score of 88.
Korea's Choi Gaon won the gold medal with a score of 90.25.
Kim's support group included her family, Shaun White, Snoop Dogg, and her boyfriend Myles Garrett.
Garrett posted supportive messages and photos on Instagram celebrating Kim's achievements.
Kim and Garrett have been dating since at least May 2025 and became public in November 2025.
Kim was unsure about competing at the Olympics due to an injury suffered in Switzerland a month prior.
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Keely Hodgkinson broke the British 800m indoor record at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham and aims to set a new world record soon. Her time of 1:56.33 was the fastest in 24 years and the third-fastest ever for a women's indoor 800m. She plans to compete next in France and focus on breaking the world record in the future.
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Keely Hodgkinson broke the British 800m indoor record with a time of 1:56.33.
Her time is the fastest for a women's indoor 800m in 24 years and third-fastest in history.
Hodgkinson aims to break the world record of 1:55.82 set in 2002 by Jolanda Ceplak.
She won Olympic gold in the 800m race in 2024.
Hodgkinson did not participate in the Sunday's final as she plans to race in France.
Dina Asher-Smith set a new championship record in the women's 60m with a time of 7.05 seconds.
Jeremiah Azu won the men's 60m race with his best time of 6.56 seconds this season.
Several athletes, including Molly Caudery and Lucy Hadaway, achieved victories in their respective events.
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Mansfield, a team from the lower League One division, defeated Burnley, a Premier League team, in the FA Cup, adding pressure on Burnley's manager, Scott Parker. Burnley has recently struggled, winning only two of their last 19 games, and this defeat intensified speculation about Parker's future with the team.
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Mansfield beat Burnley with a late free-kick, winning 1-0 in the FA Cup.
Burnley, a Premier League team, has won only two of their last 19 matches.
The team is nine points away from safety in the Premier League standings.
Scott Parker, Burnley’s manager, faces criticism and pressure regarding his job.
Parker made nine changes to his team for the match against Mansfield, leading to negative reactions.
Burnley fans expressed their disappointment with boos during the match.
Chairman Alan Pace has angered some fans with recent comments and is currently unpopular.
The FA Cup was Burnley fans’ remaining hope for some success amid a tough season.
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Russian figure skater Gleb Smolkin, competing for Georgia in the Winter Olympics, faced backlash over comments made about Italian food in the Olympic village. Smolkin and his wife, Diana Davis, clarified that their remarks were misreported and emphasized their appreciation for Italian cuisine.
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Gleb Smolkin is a Russian figure skater representing Georgia in the Olympics.
He and his wife, Diana Davis, commented on the monotony of the food at the Olympic village.
Smolkin's comments led to backlash, particularly regarding Italian cuisine.
Smolkin issued a statement on Instagram, saying their words were inaccurately reported.
They expressed respect and enjoyment for Italian food.
The couple reported receiving offensive messages due to the misinterpretation.
Smolkin and Davis finished 13th in the ice dance competition.
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Mac McClung, a well-known NBA dunk contest champion, is not participating in the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest. Although McClung deals with a calf injury, his main reason for missing the contest is his decision not to participate this season, influenced by reports that others were reluctant to compete against him. McClung aims to focus on solidifying his place in the NBA.
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Mac McClung won three consecutive NBA Dunk Contests but will not join the 2026 event.
McClung decided earlier to sit out the current season’s contest.
Reports suggested other potential participants were hesitant to compete if McClung participated.
McClung is currently dealing with a calf injury which affected his NBA play.
Despite offers to play internationally, McClung aims to build a stable position in the NBA.
He is currently on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls, attempting to secure his spot on an NBA roster.
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Pakistan and India are set to face each other in a T20 World Cup cricket match, but many Pakistan fans expect another loss against their rivals. Political tensions and past defeats contribute to a somber mood, though fans will still watch the game attentively. Interest in the match remains high, with viewing gatherings planned across Pakistan.
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Pakistan's cricket team plays against India in a T20 World Cup match in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Pakistan last won against India in this tournament in 2021.
Originally, Pakistan planned to boycott the match due to political reasons but later reversed this decision.
Political tensions between Pakistan and India have affected their cricket rivalry.
Despite a history of losing against India, Pakistan fans plan to watch the game closely.
The match takes place at 6:30 PM local time (13:30 GMT) on Sunday.
Fans across Pakistan, including those in Karachi, prepare to watch the match with friends and family.
The game is expected to affect local businesses, with many setting up screens for fans to watch.
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Scotland won the Calcutta Cup by defeating England 31-20 in the Six Nations rugby match at Murrayfield. Finn Russell played a key role in Scotland's victory by leading the team with successful plays and strategies. England struggled with penalties and playing a portion of the game with only 14 players.
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Scotland defeated England 31-20 in the Calcutta Cup.
The match took place at Murrayfield.
Finn Russell played a significant role in Scotland's win.
Scotland led 17-0 early in the game.
England's Henry Arundell received two yellow cards, causing England to play with 14 players for 30 minutes.
Scotland scored 14 points while Arundell was off the field.
Scotland maintained a strong defense despite England's late attempts to close the gap.
Ben Earl scored a late try for England, reducing the deficit.
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South Africa defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in a Twenty20 World Cup match, thanks to a strong performance from captain Aiden Markram, who scored an unbeaten 86. Marco Jansen contributed by taking four wickets, helping South Africa move closer to the Super Eight stage of the tournament.
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South Africa won against New Zealand by seven wickets in a T20 World Cup match.
Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa, scored 86 not out in 44 balls.
South Africa's Marco Jansen took four wickets, dismissing most of New Zealand's top-order batsmen.
New Zealand scored 175-7 in their innings.
South Africa finished their run chase with 178-3, with 17 balls left.
Markram hit four sixes and eight boundaries during his innings.
David Miller hit the winning runs for South Africa with a score of 24 not out.
South Africa's next match is against the United Arab Emirates, while New Zealand will play Canada.
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Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," competed in the Winter Olympics in Milan, aiming to make a lasting impression. Despite having an impressive track record in competitions, Malinin faced challenges in the individual's short program but still led ahead of the free skate. His performances have gained widespread attention, making him a significant figure in figure skating.
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Ilia Malinin is a figure skater nicknamed the "Quad God."
He competed in his first Winter Olympics in Milan.
Malinin previously was unbeaten for over two years in figure skating competitions.
He helped Team USA win the team event by one point over Japan with an impressive performance.
Malinin's performances have attracted significant media attention, including commercials and social media.
He led the individual competition's short program by five points, heading into the free skate.
Discussions have started about his potential to win future Olympic golds, reminiscent of past champions like Yuzuru Hanyu.
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