Fact-first summaries of the news — stay informed, stay grounded.
Your favorite news sources, one calm feed — fact-first summaries that always link to the
original story. No outrage bait, and we tell you when you're caught up. How it works
Sports News
Sports news, scores, and analysis from around the world
The Golden State Warriors have confirmed that player Jimmy Butler successfully underwent surgery for a knee injury and is expected to fully recover. Despite his high contract value, the team plans to keep Butler as a key player. They also traded to strengthen their team while awaiting Butler's return.
Key Facts
Jimmy Butler had successful knee surgery to fix a torn ACL.
Butler's injury happened during a game against the Miami Heat.
He is expected to make a full recovery with an update next season.
Before the injury, Butler averaged 20.1 points per game.
The Warriors traded for Kristaps Porzingis to strengthen their team.
The team plans to keep Butler despite interest in trade scenarios.
Mike Dunleavy Jr., the general manager, confirmed Butler is part of their future plans.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Mia Brookes from Team Great Britain attempted a big jump in the women's snowboard big air final at the Winter Olympics. However, she did not land it successfully and finished in fourth place, missing the medals.
Key Facts
Mia Brookes competed for Team Great Britain.
She participated in the women's snowboard big air final.
Brookes tried an ambitious final jump that could have won her a medal.
She did not land the jump successfully.
As a result, she finished in fourth place.
The event was part of the Winter Olympics.
The content of the event coverage is not available in some locations.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler had shoulder surgery and likely will not play on opening day. Phillies manager Rob Thomson says Wheeler is recovering well and hopes to return soon after the season starts. The team may have to rely on other players until Wheeler is back.
Key Facts
Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler had shoulder surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last September.
Wheeler is recovering but is not expected to play on opening day.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson says they will not rush Wheeler's return to avoid setbacks.
The team has lost another pitcher, Ranger Suárez, to free agency.
Andrew Painter is expected to take on a larger role, but he has had his own past injuries.
Wheeler is considered very important for the team’s success this season.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Serena Williams can play tennis again starting from February 22, as her name is on the International Tennis Integrity Agency's list. However, she has not confirmed if she will return to the sport. Williams ended her career at the 2022 US Open but has hinted at a possible comeback.
Key Facts
Serena Williams can return to tennis tournaments from February 22.
Her name is listed with the International Tennis Integrity Agency, allowing her to compete again.
Williams retired after the 2022 US Open and has not officially announced a comeback.
Retired players must be available for drug testing for at least six months for reinstatement.
Williams posted on social media saying she is not coming back but did not rule out a return in a TV interview.
She has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open era by a woman.
Serena and her sister Venus won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals.
Only Margaret Court and Novak Djokovic have more Grand Slam singles titles than Williams.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Mark Cuban, a former controlling owner of the Dallas Mavericks, might try to repurchase the NBA team. He sold most of his stake in 2023 but kept a minority interest. There is talk that an investor group from Dallas might work with Cuban to buy back the team from current owner Patrick Dumont.
Key Facts
Mark Cuban sold a 73% stake in the Dallas Mavericks in 2023 but kept a 27% minority stake.
Cuban has limited influence in the team's decisions since the sale.
His remaining stake could be reduced to 7% based on a decision by current owners Miriam Adelson and Patrick Dumont.
The Mavericks traded key player Luka Dončić in February 2025 without Cuban’s involvement.
Dallas received Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Despite changes, current owners say they are excited about the team's future and have shown little interest in selling.
Cuban originally bought the Mavericks for $285 million in 2000.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat from Team Great Britain did not qualify for the gold medal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Sweden advanced to the final instead.
Key Facts
Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat are part of Team Great Britain.
They were competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
They lost in the semi-final and did not advance to the gold medal match.
Sweden's team won the semi-final against them.
The event was covered in winter sports news.
The matching content may only be viewable in the UK.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
At the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier narrowly avoided a point deduction during a routine due to a wardrobe malfunction. Gilles quickly grabbed a piece of Poirier's costume that ripped off to prevent it from falling on the ice, which saved their position in the competition.
Key Facts
The incident took place during the rhythm dance portion of the ice dance competition at the Winter Olympic Games.
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are an ice dance duo from Canada.
They are currently in third place going into the free dance section.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates from the USA are in second place.
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron from France are in first place.
Gilles's quick action prevented a piece of Poirier's costume from falling on the ice.
If the costume piece had fallen, it would have resulted in a point deduction.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit talked about Texas quarterback Arch Manning's upcoming season and his potential to become the top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Manning had a difficult start to the 2025 season but improved by the end, boosting his reputation. Despite choosing to stay in college another year, experts like Herbstreit still see him as a likely top draft pick.
Key Facts
Arch Manning is a quarterback for Texas and was expected to enter the 2027 NFL Draft.
Manning started slow in the 2025 season but improved significantly by the end.
He helped Texas beat an undefeated Texas A&M team, raising his profile.
Manning was the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in a weaker NFL Draft class but decided to stay in college for another year.
Kirk Herbstreit believes Manning will still be the top pick even if the draft has stronger candidates next year.
Other potential top quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft include Josh Hoover, Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, LaNorris Sellers, and Sam Leavitt.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. Although Porzingis is currently injured, he expressed excitement about playing with Stephen Curry, highlighting Curry's positive influence on teammates.
Key Facts
The Golden State Warriors traded two players to get Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks.
Kristaps Porzingis has Achilles tendonitis and hasn't played for the Warriors yet.
Porzingis spoke highly of Stephen Curry, saying he's been a fan for a long time.
Porzingis believes playing with Curry will improve the whole team.
The Warriors are currently having some challenges in their season, with a recent record of 4 wins and 6 losses in their last ten games.
The team is in the eighth position in the Western Conference standings.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a key player for the Milwaukee Bucks, may return to playing after the NBA All-Star break following a calf injury. Despite trade rumors, he will remain with the Bucks for the rest of the season.
Key Facts
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays for the Milwaukee Bucks and has been dealing with a calf injury since January 23.
He estimated a recovery period of four to six weeks for his injury.
The team expects him back around February 20, after the NBA All-Star break.
Antetokounmpo has missed 21 games this season due to injuries.
Despite trade rumors, the Bucks did not trade him at the deadline.
He is a two-time MVP and has been with the Bucks for 13 seasons.
This season, he's averaging 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. The Patriots' offense struggled, partly because the Seahawks discovered a pattern in their play that allowed them to predict and counter their moves.
Key Facts
The Seahawks won against the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Patriots' quarterback Drake Maye struggled throughout the game.
The Seahawks' defense applied constant pressure on Maye, disrupting his play.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon revealed they had found a "tell" in the Patriots' defensive setup.
This information helped the Seahawks anticipate and counter the Patriots' plays.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald was credited with effectively preparing the team for the Patriots' tactics.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Drake Maye, quarterback for the New England Patriots, had a poor performance in Super Bowl LX, where his team lost 29-13 to the Seattle Seahawks. His efficiency in the game was one of the lowest for a quarterback in recent Super Bowl history, adding to his struggles in the entire postseason.
Key Facts
Drake Maye is the quarterback for the New England Patriots.
The Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 29-13 in Super Bowl LX.
Maye’s performance in the game was among the least efficient for a quarterback since the year 2000.
His Efficiency Per Play (EPA) was -0.90, which was the second-lowest since 2000, excluding times with a very low chance to win.
Maye’s EPA per dropback was -0.34, one of the worst in recent Super Bowl history.
The Patriots’ team was unable to score any points in the first three quarters.
Throughout the playoffs, Maye had a passing EPA of -41.2, the worst in recent NFL postseason history.
Despite earlier success in the regular season, Maye’s performance in the playoffs negatively impacted his reputation as an NFL quarterback.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The ice dance competition at the Winter Olympics in Milan faced controversy over judges' scores. U.S. pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates received lower scores than expected, while the French pair, Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, got the highest overall score, raising questions about the fairness of French judges' evaluations.
Key Facts
The controversy started in the ice dance competition at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
U.S. competitors Madison Chock and Evan Bates were anticipated to compete closely with France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron for the gold medal.
Chock and Bates won gold in a team event, but in ice dance, they were scored lower than expected by French judges.
The French pair received a personal best score despite some errors.
The French judges scored the French pair nearly two points higher than other judges and gave the American duo their second-lowest score.
In general, most judges had the two teams ranked closely except the French judges.
The final results will be determined on February 11, during the free dance section of the competition.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The article discusses a new promotion from FanDuel for sports betting. Users can get a $100 bonus or up to $1,000 in "no-sweat" bets depending on their location. These offers apply to NBA and college basketball games among other sports.
Key Facts
FanDuel offers a $100 bonus for new users who bet $5 on any market.
There are no odds restrictions for the $100 bonus.
Users in Indiana (IN) and Virginia (VA) can get up to $1,000 in "no-sweat" bets.
"No-sweat" bets allow users to be refunded with bonus bets if they lose their wagers.
The promotion is applicable for betting on NBA and college basketball games.
FanDuel provides a Parlay Hub feature for browsing specific game odds.
Bonus bets are valid for one week before they expire.
Newsweek may earn a commission if sign-ups occur through article links.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Republican Congressman Randy Fine criticized Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, calling it inappropriate and suggesting legal action against the NFL and NBC. The performance has sparked a divide, with some arguing it was offensive and others viewing it as an opportunity for cultural expression. The debate reflects differing opinions on what is considered suitable for a major live event.
Key Facts
Congressman Randy Fine from Florida called Bad Bunny's halftime performance "disgusting" and "illegal."
Fine suggested taking "dramatic action" against the NFL, NBC, and Bad Bunny.
Bad Bunny was the headliner for the Super Bowl LX halftime show with guests like Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
Some Republicans expressed strong disapproval, with President Donald Trump calling the show a failure.
The NFL commissioner supported Bad Bunny's selection, highlighting his global appeal.
Bad Bunny, who performed in Spanish, is a U.S. citizen from Puerto Rico.
The halftime show reportedly attracted 135.4 million viewers, a new record.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is recovering from an Achilles injury and has started participating in more intense practice sessions. He will briefly join the Celtics' G League team, the Maine Celtics, for practice, but will return to the main team right after. The Celtics have done well this season without Tatum, holding a strong position in the Eastern Conference standings.
Key Facts
Jayson Tatum is recovering from an Achilles injury suffered in the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Tatum participated in controlled scrimmages and will practice with the G League team.
He will return to the Boston Celtics right after the G League practice.
Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in the last regular season.
The Celtics have a 34-19 record and are third in the Eastern Conference.
Teammate Jaylen Brown is performing well, being selected as a starter for the NBA All-Star Game.
There is no specific timeline for Tatum's return to the game.
Other NBA players like Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton are also recovering from Achilles injuries.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam set a new Olympic record in the women's 1000m race at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, winning a gold medal for the Netherlands. Her teammate, Femke Kok, secured the silver medal. Leerdam celebrated her victory by sharing her excitement on social media.
Key Facts
Jutta Leerdam won the gold medal in the women's 1000m speed skating race.
She set a new Olympic record with a time of 1:12:31.
Femke Kok, Leerdam's teammate, won the silver medal with a time of 1:12:59.
Japan's Miho Takagi won the bronze medal with a time of 1:13:95.
Leerdam celebrated her win on Instagram, posting messages and videos.
Her fiancé, Jake Paul, was present to support her at the event.
Team Netherlands earned its first two medals at the Winter Olympics with Leerdam's and Kok's performances.
Leerdam will compete next in the women's 500m race.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl halftime show with a performance mostly in Spanish, which many Latino Americans celebrated as a cultural milestone. The show was seen by some as a political statement against actions like ICE raids, while President Donald Trump and some of his supporters criticized it. The performance included celebrity appearances and highlighted Latino culture.
Key Facts
Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in California.
The show featured music primarily in Spanish and was praised by many Latino audiences.
Celebrities like Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, and Jessica Alba performed in the show.
The performance included a live wedding ceremony.
President Trump criticized the performance as anti-American.
Some Trump supporters organized an alternative event with country artists.
Bad Bunny is known for advocating against ICE and promoting Latino pride.
His album recently won a Grammy, making history as the first Spanish-language work to do so.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill competition at the Olympics in Cortina, possibly her final Olympic event. After the crash, she needed surgery for a fracture in her left leg. Vonn had been competing shortly after having a ligament injury in the same knee.
Key Facts
Lindsey Vonn is an American skier.
She crashed in the women's downhill event in Cortina.
The crash happened after her ski pole hit a gate, making her lose balance.
Vonn had surgery for a left-leg fracture after the crash.
She was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
Vonn was competing nine days after a ligament injury to her left knee.
The hospital where she was treated is about 130 kilometers from the competition site.
This event might be her final Olympic appearance.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
