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At the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, many figure skaters struggled with falls, leading to criticism of ice quality. Favorite Ilia Malinin fell and finished eighth, not achieving the expected gold. Complaints have also emerged about poor ice conditions affecting other sports like hockey and speed skating.
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Multiple figure skaters fell during their performances in Milan at the Winter Olympics.
Ilia Malinin, a top U.S. skater, fell twice and finished eighth, missing the gold medal.
The ice quality is under scrutiny, with athletes and spectators blaming it for the falls.
Poor conditions have also affected hockey and speed skating events.
The Olympic organizers in Milan were criticized for nearly incomplete venues before the Games began.
Upcoming women's figure skating events will test if ice quality has improved.
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The World Curling organization addressed a cheating allegation during the Olympic Games. A Canadian player, Marc Kennedy, was accused of improperly handling a stone by a Swedish opponent. In response, World Curling introduced tighter monitoring of games to prevent similar issues.
Key Facts
The accusation involved a Canadian curler, Marc Kennedy, allegedly double-touching a stone.
The allegation came from Sweden's Oskar Eriksson.
Kennedy responded to the accusation with strong language, leading to a verbal warning.
World Curling sent an email about the proper handling of curling stones following the incident.
The organization announced that officials would observe stone deliveries more closely.
Despite the incident, Kennedy's team lost 9-5 to Switzerland in a subsequent match.
The new monitoring involves officials moving between the competition sheets to check deliveries.
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The Seattle Seahawks, recent Super Bowl champions, face challenges in maintaining their winning team due to potential player departures. Key players may become free agents, and other teams could show interest in them. However, the Seahawks have $73.1 million in salary cap space to help keep some players but might still struggle to retain all core members.
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The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl recently.
Repeat Super Bowl wins are rare in the NFL.
The Seahawks face a challenge due to the league's salary cap, which limits team spending.
Several key players, like Riq Woolen, Rashid Shaheed, Josh Jobe, Coby Bryant, and Kenneth Walker III, are set to become free agents.
The Seahawks will have $73.1 million in salary cap space next year.
Kenneth Walker III is particularly important because he had significant rushing yards and touchdowns.
Seattle's defense was top-ranked in points allowed during the regular season.
Other NFL teams are interested in signing some of the Seahawks' free agents.
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Damian Lillard, an NBA player for the Portland Trail Blazers, is entering the NBA 3-Point Contest in 2026 despite not playing this season due to a previous injury. He has a chance to win his third 3-Point Contest, which would make him one of only three players in NBA history to achieve this feat.
Key Facts
Damian Lillard will participate in the NBA 3-Point Contest in 2026.
Lillard did not play in the 2025-2026 season due to an Achilles injury.
The Milwaukee Bucks released Lillard following his injury, making him a free agent.
Lillard returned to play for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Oddsmakers list Lillard with the second-best chance to win the contest.
Only two players, Larry Bird and Craig Hodges, have won the contest three times.
Other competitors in the contest include Devin Booker, Jamal Murray, and rookie Kon Knueppel.
The contest will be part of the NBA All-Star events in Los Angeles.
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At the Winter Olympics, a curling match between Canada and Sweden became contentious due to accusations of cheating. Canadian player Marc Kennedy was accused by Swedish player Oskar Eriksson of touching the rock twice, which is against the rules.
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The incident occurred during a match between Canada's and Sweden's men's curling teams.
Marc Kennedy from Canada was accused of "double-touching" the curling stone.
"Double-touch" means touching the rock again after releasing it.
The accusation led to a heated argument and the use of swear words.
Kennedy denied the accusation, referencing his long career and experience.
Swedish player Oskar Eriksson emphasized the importance of fair play.
Officials monitored the rest of the match after the complaint, but no further action was taken.
Curling at the Olympics does not use video replays for such disputes.
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Cornell and Albany are starting their 2026 college lacrosse seasons with a game at Bob Ford Field in Albany. Cornell, the defending national champion, is ranked No. 4 nationally, while Albany is unranked but has recently won America East titles.
Key Facts
Cornell is the reigning national champion in college lacrosse.
Cornell is ranked No. 4 in the nation at the start of the 2026 season.
Albany has won back-to-back America East titles.
Key player for Albany, Silas Richmond, is the 2025 America East Offensive Player of the Year.
Cornell defeated Albany in the second round of the last NCAA Tournament.
The game will be shown on ESPN+ and is available for streaming on Fubo.
The match begins on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Goalkeeper Matthew Tully is a crucial player for Cornell this season.
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The San Diego Padres have signed Nick Castellanos to a one-year deal after he was released by the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies will still pay most of Castellanos' remaining contract, while the Padres will only cover the league minimum salary.
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Nick Castellanos was released by the Philadelphia Phillies after a series of incidents, including admitting to drinking beer in the dugout.
Castellanos' contract with the Phillies was worth $100 million, and he was in the final year of the deal.
The San Diego Padres have signed Castellanos for one year with a guaranteed $780,000 salary.
The Phillies are still responsible for paying the remaining $19.12 million of his original contract.
Castellanos played four seasons with the Phillies, hitting 82 home runs and making an All-Star team.
Last season, Castellanos experienced a decline in both his offensive and defensive performances.
He will need to demonstrate that his performance issues from the previous season were temporary.
It is yet to be determined if he will play regularly in the outfield or as a designated hitter with the Padres.
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UCLA and Michigan are set to play a college basketball game. The match will take place on February 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. It will be shown on CBS and also available for live streaming on Fubo.
Key Facts
The game is an NCAA Men's Basketball matchup between the UCLA Bruins and the Michigan Wolverines.
UCLA has a record of 17 wins and 7 losses, while Michigan has 23 wins and 1 loss.
The game will happen at Crisler Arena.
UCLA recently won against Rutgers and Washington, making it a two-game winning streak.
Michigan is on a nine-game winning streak.
The game will air on CBS, and you can stream it on Fubo with a free trial.
UCLA's previous significant victory was against No. 4 Purdue.
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In the recent Winter Olympics, Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama earned a silver medal in the men's free skate event, while Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov won gold. American skater Ilia Malinin was expected to win but finished eighth after struggling with negative thoughts that affected his performance.
Key Facts
Yuma Kagiyama won a silver medal in the men's free skate at the Winter Olympics.
Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov won the gold medal with a top score of 291.58.
Ilia Malinin from Team USA, a favorite to win, finished in eighth place.
Kagiyama commented on the pressure Malinin faced, noting his packed schedule.
Malinin admitted negative thoughts disrupted his performance before starting.
Both Kagiyama and Malinin are young competitors, aged 21 and 22, and likely to appear in future Olympics.
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The India vs Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka will proceed as planned after Pakistan reversed a boycott decision. This event is expected to boost Sri Lanka's economy, particularly tourism and hospitality, as fans from both countries visit for the match.
Key Facts
India and Pakistan have a historic cricket rivalry, often attracting global attention.
Pakistan initially planned to boycott the match, causing uncertainty for the tournament.
A week of talks led Pakistan to reverse its boycott decision.
The match will take place at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Sri Lanka's tourism and hospitality sectors expect a significant boost from the event.
Hotel bookings in Colombo increased dramatically after the boycott was lifted.
The match could provide short-term job opportunities in media, event management, and other industries.
Sri Lanka hopes this match will lead to long-term benefits in tourism, beyond the immediate influx of visitors.
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Chris Bosh, a former member of the Miami Heat, expressed his initial frustration upon learning that LeBron James left the team to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014. Bosh learned about James's departure through a last-minute text message and initially found it difficult to accept, as he hoped to continue competing for championships with the Heat. The departure of James and later Dwyane Wade affected the team's performance and marked the end of an era for the Miami Heat.
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LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh led the Miami Heat to two NBA championships in the early 2010s.
After losing the 2014 NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, LeBron James decided to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Chris Bosh learned about James’s decision to leave through a last-minute text message.
Bosh initially found it hard to accept James’s departure since he wanted to keep the team together.
The Miami Heat missed the playoffs in 2015 and were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 2016 after James left.
Chris Bosh suffered from a blood-clotting condition, which ended his career; his last game was in February 2016.
Dwyane Wade left the Miami Heat in 2016 to sign with the Chicago Bulls, marking the end of their successful trio.
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The article discusses a promotion for the theScore Bet app where new users can receive specific bonuses based on their location. Users can either get a first bet reset worth up to $1,000 or a $100 bonus when signing up and placing an initial bet. The promotional offer ties into college basketball games, including matchups like Kansas vs. Iowa State and Kentucky vs. Florida.
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The promotion is available for theScore Bet app users, providing bonuses to new users.
Users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia can opt for a "Bet $10, Get $100" bonus if their initial bet wins.
Users in other states can benefit from a "Bet Reset" where losing first bets are refunded as bonus bets, up to $1,000.
The promo offer is connected to college basketball games, such as Kansas-Iowa State and Kentucky-Florida.
The promotional bonuses depend on where the user is located.
The process requires users to register using the promo code NEWSWEEK and place a qualifying real-money bet.
Bonus bets must be used within a specified time after being credited to the user's account.
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The article discusses a promotion by Bet365 that offers new users a $150 bonus in bets when they place a $5 wager on select college basketball games. The matches include Kansas vs. Iowa State and Texas Tech vs. Arizona. The article provides details about how the promotion works and the betting terms.
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Bet365 offers a promotion where new users get $150 in bonus bets by placing a $5 wager.
The bonus applies to college basketball games like Kansas vs. Iowa State and Texas Tech vs. Arizona.
To qualify, bets must have odds of -500 or longer; bigger favorites with odds like -800 do not qualify.
The bonus bets should be used within seven days of being credited.
In Pennsylvania, users get 50 online casino spins, while New Jersey users receive 10 Golden Chips as part of the offer.
Kansas vs. Iowa State features #9 Kansas and #5 Iowa State with Iowa State favored by 6.5 points.
#1 Arizona is favored by 9.5 points against #16 Texas Tech.
The promotion requires an initial deposit of at least $10 and entering the code WEEK365 during registration.
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Ilia Malinin, a U.S. figure skater, was expected to win gold in the men's free skate event but finished in eighth place after making errors in his routine. His father, Roman Skorniakov, received criticism online for his visible disappointment at his son's performance during the Olympics. The incident sparked discussions about the role of parents in competitive sports.
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Ilia Malinin is a U.S. figure skater who competed in the men's free skate event at the Olympics.
He was a favorite to win gold but finished in eighth place after falling twice and missing some jumps.
Malinin suggested his lack of experience in the Olympics contributed to his performance.
His father, Roman Skorniakov, was visibly upset about his son's results, and this moment was captured in a viral photo.
Social media users criticized Skorniakov for his reaction, suggesting it could negatively affect his son.
Discussions arose around the pressures athletes face from family members acting as coaches.
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Pakistan's cricket team captain, Salman Agha, stated that his team was ready to face India in the T20 World Cup despite the game being confirmed only a few days earlier. The match, happening in Colombo, is a major event with many people watching both at the stadium and on TV. Weather might affect the game, but both teams are prepared, and Pakistan is relying heavily on their spin bowler, Tariq Usman.
Key Facts
The T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and India was confirmed just days before it was scheduled.
The match will be held at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, which seats 35,000 people.
Pakistan government initially decided to boycott the match but changed its decision later.
Both Pakistan and India have won their initial matches in the tournament.
Rain is expected to potentially affect the match on Sunday evening.
Pakistan's captain, Salman Agha, says they are counting on spin bowler Tariq Usman as a key player.
Tariq Usman's unique bowling action has been cleared by officials and is considered legal.
Pakistan hopes the game will be played in good spirit, aiming for the next round in the Super Eights.
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A new promotion from the Underdog app offers college basketball fans a chance to receive $75 in bonus entries by making a $5 initial play. This offer is available for games like Duke vs. Clemson and Kansas vs. Iowa State. It is meant to help new users understand how the app works and is only available in certain states for those who meet age requirements.
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Underdog app offers a promotion: spend $5 to get $75 in bonus entries.
This promotion is for college basketball games, including Duke vs. Clemson and Kansas vs. Iowa State.
The bonus is available only to new users who verify their identity.
Users must live in certain states and meet age requirements to qualify.
The offer is part of ongoing efforts by Underdog to expand their market in sports predictions.
New users are encouraged to use the Underdog promo with the code NEWSWEEK.
The promotion helps familiarize new users with the app features by using bonus entries.
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Figure skater Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," fell during his main event at the 2026 Winter Olympics and did not win a medal, finishing in eighth place. Before this event, Malinin had already secured a gold medal as part of Team USA's men's figure skating team. Nancy Kerrigan, a former Olympic medalist, spoke about the value of learning from mistakes in sports.
Key Facts
Ilia Malinin competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics and aimed for a men's individual gold medal.
He fell during his main event and finished in eighth place, not winning an individual medal.
Malinin had already won a gold medal earlier at the same Olympics with Team USA.
He made history by completing a backflip during the team event.
Nancy Kerrigan commented on Malinin's fall, emphasizing that mistakes can lead to growth and motivation.
Kerrigan also spoke positively about fellow figure skater Maxim Naumov's performance, highlighting his emotional expression on the ice.
Nancy Kerrigan is a former figure skater who won bronze and silver medals in the 1992 and 1994 Olympics, respectively.
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The article discusses a special offer from Kalshi, a platform for predicting outcomes, related to college basketball games. Users can earn a $10 bonus by trading $100 on the platform during specific games like Clemson-Duke and Kentucky-Florida. The offer is available for new users in all 50 U.S. states.
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Kalshi is offering a $10 bonus for new users who trade $100 on college basketball predictions.
Key games featured are Clemson vs. Duke and Kentucky vs. Florida.
The Duke-Clemson game starts at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN, while the Florida-Kentucky game follows at 3:00 PM EST on ABC.
Kalshi operates legally across all 50 U.S. states.
New users must be at least 18 years old to sign up and use the promo.
Users can trade on game predictions and buy or sell their positions at any time.
To activate the offer, users need to create an account, enter the promo code NEWSWEEK, and deposit a minimum of $1.
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A new promo code, NEWSWEEK, offers a $210 bonus for new users signing up for Betr Picks, a daily fantasy sports platform. The promotion combines an instant $10 bonus with a 50% deposit match up to $200 for use on college basketball games. The offer applies to games like Clemson vs. Duke and Kentucky vs. Florida.
Key Facts
The promo code NEWSWEEK offers up to $210 in bonuses for new Betr Picks users.
The bonus includes an immediate $10 bonus plus a 50% deposit match up to $200.
A $400 deposit is needed to receive the full $210 bonus.
The offer is for daily fantasy sports betting on college basketball games.
Featured games include Clemson vs. Duke and Kentucky vs. Florida.
Key players mentioned are Cameron Boozer and Otega Oweh.
The bonuses can be used for betting on various college basketball matchups.
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DraftKings offers a promotion where new users can bet $5 on a college basketball game and, if their bet wins, receive $300 in bonus bets. This promotion is available for games like Clemson vs. Duke and Kentucky vs. Florida. The bonus bets expire seven days after they are credited.
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DraftKings offers a $300 bonus for new users who place a winning $5 bet on college basketball games.
The promo applies to various college games, including Clemson vs. Duke and Kentucky vs. Florida.
To qualify, bets must have odds of -500 or longer, excluding certain safe bets.
If the qualifying bet wins, the bonus is given as twelve separate $25 bonus bets.
The bonus bets expire seven days after being credited to the user's account.
The promotion reduces to a $200 bonus after Monday.
Users need to sign up and deposit at least $5 to activate the offer.
No specific promo code is needed; the bonus activates following specific wagering steps.
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