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The Las Vegas Raiders are considering Rob Leonard for the defensive coordinator position. This decision is important because Maxx Crosby, a key player for the team, respects Leonard. Crosby's future with the Raiders has been uncertain, but hiring Leonard might encourage him to stay.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for a new defensive coordinator.
Rob Leonard, the Raiders' defensive line coach and run game coordinator, is a candidate for the position.
Maxx Crosby, the Raiders' star defensive end, values Leonard as a coach.
Crosby had considered leaving the Raiders but might stay if Leonard becomes the defensive coordinator.
The Raiders finished last season with a 3-14 record.
Other teams interested in Crosby include the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and Seattle Seahawks.
The Raiders have the first pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, aiming to improve their team.
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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will miss games, including the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, due to a foot injury. He is expected to be back after the All-Star break. Flagg's absence affects the team's performance and playoff hopes as they are on a losing streak.
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Cooper Flagg, a rookie for the Dallas Mavericks, injured his left foot on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns.
An MRI confirmed Flagg has a midfoot sprain and he will miss upcoming games, including a big event for rookie players.
He is expected to return to play after the All-Star break, but no specific date is confirmed.
Flagg is performing well this season, scoring an average of 20.4 points per game.
The Mavericks have lost eight games in a row, despite Flagg's strong performance.
Flagg's former college teammate, Kon Knueppel, might become a main contender for the Rookie of the Year award if Flagg is out for too long.
The Mavericks are considering long-term strategies, including potential draft picks, due to their position in the league standings.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates, American ice dancers, won a silver medal at the Winter Olympic Games amid controversy over the judging. A French figure skating pair won gold, and many believe the judging favored them unfairly. Chock and Bates are considering appealing the decision to promote fair judging in the future.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates are American ice dancers.
They won the silver medal at the Winter Olympics held in Milan, Italy.
The French pair, Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, won the gold medal.
There was controversy because a French judge gave the French team a much higher score.
This score difference led to public outrage and support for the American team.
Chock and Bates expressed gratitude for support from fans and did not rule out appealing the decision.
The discussion of fair judging at the Olympics became a topic due to these events.
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American skier Jessie Diggins won a bronze medal in a 10-kilometer cross-country skiing event at the Winter Olympics. Despite a rib injury from a fall, she completed the race with support from her team and family.
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Jessie Diggins is an American skier who competed in the Winter Olympics.
She won a bronze medal in the 10-kilometer freestyle event.
Diggins had a rib injury from a fall in her first event at the Olympics.
She received support from her team and family to compete despite her injury.
Diggins finished the race with a time of 23 minutes and 38.90 seconds.
She mentioned dealing with both physical pain and mental challenges during the event.
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The Toronto Blue Jays made several important signings this offseason, including contracts with Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto. They are considering extending Daulton Varsho's contract, as he is a key player who will become a free agent after the 2026 season.
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The Toronto Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease for seven years at $210 million.
They also signed Kazuma Okamoto for four years at $60 million.
Daulton Varsho, a 29-year-old Gold Glove winner, could receive a contract extension.
Varsho is set to earn $10.75 million in 2026 before becoming a free agent.
Varsho played in 71 games in 2025 and was an effective hitter when healthy.
Blue Jays' outfield options are limited beyond 2026, with Varsho and others becoming free agents.
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The Philadelphia Phillies released baseball player Nick Castellanos as they begin spring training. The team had previously indicated they did not plan to have him return next season, and a trade could not be arranged. Castellanos had one year and $20 million left on his contract.
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The Philadelphia Phillies released Nick Castellanos on Thursday.
The Phillies had indicated early in the offseason that Castellanos would not be part of the team next season.
The team could not find a trade partner, leading to his release.
Castellanos had one year left on his contract, worth $20 million.
Last season, his performance was weaker, with a batting line of .250/.294/.400.
Castellanos played 147 games last season and had an OPS (On-base Plus Slugging) of .694.
He was an All-Star in 2023, but his performance declined afterward.
There were issues with communication between Castellanos and the team manager, Rob Thomson.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Keston Hiura, a former top draft pick, to a minor-league contract. Hiura, originally picked by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2017, has struggled to find success in Major League Baseball.
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The Dodgers signed Keston Hiura to a minor-league deal.
Hiura was the ninth overall pick in the 2017 draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.
He played in eight major league games last season for the Colorado Rockies.
Hiura debuted in MLB in 2019 as a top-20 prospect.
Despite initial success, Hiura struggled in the following years.
Hiura elected free agency after spending the 2023 season in the minors.
He had brief stints with the Los Angeles Angels and Colorado Rockies recently.
The Dodgers hope their coaching staff can help revitalize Hiura's career.
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A 17-year-old snowboarder from South Korea, Choi Ga-on, won the gold medal in the snowboarding halfpipe event at the Winter Olympic Games. She achieved this after a severe crash during her first run, which initially seemed to end her competition. However, she made an impressive comeback on her final run, scoring 90.25 and beating Team USA's Chloe Kim.
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Choi Ga-on is a 17-year-old South Korean snowboarder.
She was competing in the snowboarding halfpipe finals at the Winter Olympics.
Choi had a bad crash on her first run, and spectators were concerned about her condition.
Despite her injuries, she decided to continue and compete in her second run.
Choi scored low in her second run but managed to complete it.
On her third run, she scored 90.25, earning her the gold medal.
Chloe Kim from Team USA was the favorite but fell short after her own mistakes.
Choi's performance was a remarkable comeback after a challenging start.
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Team GB's men's curling team won a key match against Sweden, boosting their chances of winning a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Cortina. They need at least seven wins in their round-robin games to guarantee a spot in the semi-finals, and they have won two out of the first two matches.
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Team GB's men's curlers won 6-3 against Sweden at the Winter Olympics.
The win supports their potential for winning a gold medal.
GB has won two out of nine needed round-robin matches to secure a semi-final spot.
Bruce Mouat has beaten Sweden's Niklas Edin in eight of their last ten matches.
The British team led 4-1 at halfway and extended the lead to 6-2.
Sweden managed to score only one more point before conceding the match early.
Team GB's men's next match is against Italy, and the women's team will begin their games against China.
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U.S. snowboarding champion Chloe Kim competed in the women's halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics, while her NFL boyfriend, Myles Garrett, watched from the sidelines. Kim attempted to win her third consecutive Olympic gold medal but finished second behind South Korea's Gaon Choi.
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Myles Garrett, a notable NFL player, attended the event to support Chloe Kim.
Garrett wore a jacket featuring Kim’s face, drawing significant attention.
Kim competed in the women's halfpipe final at Livigno Snow Park.
She led during the final with a score of 88.00.
South Korea's Gaon Choi secured the gold with a score of 90.25.
Kim’s performance contributed to the U.S. team’s overall medal count.
Kim expressed gratitude for her achievements and for competing confidently.
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Fans of the upcoming video game "WWE 2K26" criticized developers for not updating the character model of wrestler Maryse since the 2019 version. The developers confirmed they have updated her model and addressed negative and threatening feedback from some fans. The game is scheduled to release on March 13, with early access starting on March 6.
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"WWE 2K26" game faced criticism from fans about an outdated character model for Maryse.
Fans claimed Maryse's model hadn't changed since the 2019 game's release.
Developers confirmed the update after receiving substantial negative feedback and threats.
The updated character model features a new outfit that unlocks in the game.
The team wanted the update to be a surprise but revealed it due to intense fan reactions.
"WWE 2K26" launches on March 13, with early access on March 6.
The game will include new features like four additional match types and new characters.
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Chloe Kim competed in the Winter Olympics trying to win her third consecutive gold medal in the women's halfpipe snowboarding event. She performed well but ultimately finished with a silver medal as Korea's Choi Gaon won gold. This keeps the goal of three consecutive gold medals out of reach for snowboarders.
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Chloe Kim participated in the women's halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics.
She aimed to be the first snowboarder, male or female, to win three consecutive Olympic golds in a single event.
Kim's first run scored 88, placing her at the top of the leaderboard initially.
Her supporters included notable figures like Snoop Dogg and Myles Garrett.
Korea's Choi Gaon won the gold with a score of 90.25 in her third run.
Kim attempted difficult moves like the switch double cork 1080, but did not improve her score in subsequent runs.
Mitsuki Ohno from Japan secured the bronze medal in the event.
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The women's halfpipe final at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics saw many athletes fall, including 17-year-old South Korean snowboarder Goan Choi, who was hurt during a run. Heavy snowfall in Livigno likely contributed to these incidents. Some people are criticizing the dangerous conditions and suggesting that the event should have been postponed.
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The event took place at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
17-year-old South Korean snowboarder Goan Choi was injured.
Canadian athlete Elizabeth Hosking also suffered an injury.
Heavy snowfall occurred during the event, which likely made conditions more dangerous.
Fans expressed their worries on social media and discussed postponing the event.
Chloe Kim achieved the highest score on her first run with 88.0 points.
Despite her initial injury, Goan Choi managed to take the gold medal position after her third run.
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Jason Kelce, a former Philadelphia Eagles player, discussed the effort levels of wide receiver AJ Brown during the 2025 NFL season. While rumors suggest Brown wants a trade due to his frustrations with his role, Kelce emphasized that the team values and understands Brown despite some apparent frustrations on the field.
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Jason Kelce commented on AJ Brown's effort during the 2025 NFL season.
Some people suggested that Brown showed a lack of effort in games.
Kelce clarified that while Brown might have been frustrated at times, his teammates still support him.
AJ Brown admitted frustration with his role in the 2025 offense.
Rumors suggested Brown requested a trade from the Eagles.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman denied the trade rumors.
The Eagles have made staff changes, replacing offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo with Sean Mannion.
Kelce believes the Eagles should not trade Brown before the 2026 season.
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Ilia Malinin, a U.S. figure skater, successfully landed a quadruple axel in practice before the final event at the Winter Olympic Games. He aims to become the first person to land this difficult jump during an Olympic competition.
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Ilia Malinin is part of Team USA at the Winter Olympic Games.
He has already won a gold medal in the team event.
Malinin performed a quadruple axel in practice, which no one has landed at the Olympics yet.
A quadruple axel is a figure skating jump with four and a half rotations in the air.
At 21 years old, Malinin is the world champion and has an unbeaten streak for the past three years.
He is the last to perform in the finals, giving him a strategic advantage to know what he needs to do to win.
Malinin's routine includes seven quad jumps, highlighting his advanced skills in figure skating.
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Team Canada’s men’s ice hockey team decided to leave the Olympic Village and stay at a luxury hotel called the Ice Palazzo during the Winter Games. This move was intended to give the team a better chance to win, and it has already resulted in a victory against Czechia. Some team members still plan to visit the Olympic Village to connect with other athletes.
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Team Canada left the Olympic Village to stay at a five-star hotel during the Winter Games.
The hotel, called the Ice Palazzo, offers many amenities like a rec room and dining area.
Canadian goaltender Logan Thompson said the move was to better their chances of winning gold.
Some team members still plan to visit the Olympic Village to experience the camaraderie.
In past Olympics, like in 2010 and 2014, the team also chose not to stay in the village.
The USA men's ice hockey team decided to remain in the Olympic Village this year.
Team Canada won their first game against Czechia after moving to the hotel.
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Nottingham Forest is close to hiring Vitor Pereira as their new head coach. He will replace Sean Dyche, who was recently let go after a draw with Wolves. Pereira might become Forest's fourth manager this season.
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Nottingham Forest is a Premier League soccer team.
They plan to hire Vitor Pereira as head coach.
Sean Dyche was recently sacked as Forest's coach.
Forest ranks three points above the relegation zone.
Vitor Pereira was a former coach for Wolves.
Pereira worked with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis at Olympiacos.
Pereira is set to be the fourth manager for Forest this season.
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Jeremy Sochan, a veteran basketball player, was let go by the San Antonio Spurs. He plans to sign with the New York Knicks after clearing waivers. This is the first time in his four-year NBA career that he is changing teams.
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The San Antonio Spurs released Jeremy Sochan, a forward, on Wednesday.
Sochan was not part of any trade deals before the Spurs decided to release him.
He plans to sign with the New York Knicks.
Sochan appeared in 28 games this season and averaged 4.1 points per game.
He has a career average of 10.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
This will be Sochan's first team change in his four-year NBA career.
The New York Knicks also recently traded for Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Breezy Johnson, a member of Team USA, became engaged to her boyfriend, Connor Watkins, at the Winter Olympics after a skiing event. Watkins proposed to Johnson with a Taylor Swift lyric engraved on the engagement box. Taylor Swift reacted to the engagement news on Instagram, congratulating the couple.
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Breezy Johnson won a gold medal for Team USA in downhill skiing.
Johnson fell during the super-G skiing event but was met by a surprise engagement from her boyfriend, Connor Watkins.
Watkins proposed with a box featuring a lyric from a Taylor Swift song.
Johnson shared her engagement news on Instagram.
Taylor Swift congratulated Johnson and Watkins in the Instagram comments.
Johnson humorously asked Swift for a "sourdough engagement gift" and offered to teach her skiing.
Swift has been supportive of Olympians and had shared a motivational message with them before the Games began.
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Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics due to his helmet, which featured images of athletes who died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) cited a rule against political symbols at Olympic events. Other Ukrainian athletes protested the decision in solidarity with Heraskevych.
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Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian athlete, was banned from the Winter Olympics.
His ban was because his helmet showed images of athletes who died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The IOC said the helmet broke rules against political symbols at the Olympics.
Heraskevych claimed he did not break any rules with his helmet design.
Other Ukrainian athletes protested in support of Heraskevych by kneeling and raising their helmets.
The IOC expressed regret about banning Heraskevych but said it was necessary.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy criticized the IOC decision, arguing it was unfair.
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