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Team USA figure skater Ilia Malinin landed a backflip at the Winter Olympic Games, making history. He plans to attempt a more challenging move, the quadruple axel, to help win gold in the team event against Japan.
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Ilia Malinin is part of Team USA at the Winter Olympic Games.
He successfully landed a backflip in the competition, marking a first in Olympic history.
Malinin plans to attempt a quadruple axel during the team figure skating event.
The quadruple axel involves four-and-a-half spins in the air.
No one has ever completed a quadruple axel at the Olympics.
Yuma Kagiyama, a strong competitor from Japan, performed well but will not compete in the team free skate event.
Malinin aims to help Team USA secure gold against rivals like Japan.
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Ray Handley, a former head coach of the New York Giants, passed away at the age of 81. Handley helped the Giants win two Super Bowls as a part of the coaching staff and later became the head coach, though he had a short tenure in that role.
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Ray Handley died at age 81.
He helped the New York Giants win Super Bowl XXI and XXV as a coach.
Handley became the Giants' head coach in 1991.
As head coach, his record was 14 wins and 18 losses.
He played college football at Stanford, setting rushing records.
Handley never played in the NFL, choosing coaching instead.
He worked as an assistant coach at Stanford in the 1970s and 1980s.
Handley was inducted into Stanford University's Hall of Fame.
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The article is about a promotion offered by Underdog involving a $75 bonus for new users who make a $5 entry in their fantasy sports platform. This offer ties into the Super Bowl 60 game between the Seahawks and the Patriots, providing options to make predictions on player performances.
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New users can get a $75 bonus by entering the Underdog promo code NEWSWEEK and making a $5 play.
This offer is available for the Super Bowl 60 game between the Seahawks and the Patriots.
Users need to predict player statistics, such as passing or rushing yards, for both teams.
Players featured in predictions include Sam Darnold, Drake Maye, and Kenneth Walker III, among others.
The bonus can be accessed once a user deposits at least $5 using different payment methods.
Predictions can be made using either a max play, where all picks must be correct, or a flex play, which allows some errors.
Newsweek might earn a commission if readers sign up through links provided in the article.
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DraftKings offers a promotion for Super Bowl 60. People who bet $5 on the game can receive $300 in bonus bets if their bet wins, under certain conditions.
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DraftKings offers a $300 bonus for a $5 bet on Super Bowl 60 if the first bet wins.
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are playing in Super Bowl 60.
To qualify, the bet must be on a market with odds of -500 or longer.
Other offers include a 30% profit boost and entry into contests with cash prizes.
The promotions are available through the DraftKings Sportsbook app.
Users need to register before the game starts and follow specific sign-up steps.
DraftKings runs additional in-app promotions for the game.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are unsure if Aaron Rodgers will return to play for them in 2026. Rodgers has been talking to the team's new coach, Mike McCarthy, which increases the chances he will stay. Rodgers has not made a final decision yet.
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Aaron Rodgers played for the Steelers last year and led them to a division title and playoff appearance.
The Steelers recently hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach.
McCarthy and Rodgers previously worked together successfully at the Green Bay Packers.
Rodgers has not yet decided if he will return for another season with the Steelers.
Rodgers has talked with McCarthy and Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf about playing next season.
Rodgers is expected to make his decision before free agency starts in mid-March.
Last season, Rodgers completed 65.7% of his passes, with 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
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The 2026 Super Bowl will feature a football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on February 8, 2026. It will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with kickoff at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. The event will include performances by Green Day and Bad Bunny, making it a full day of entertainment.
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The 2026 Super Bowl will occur on February 8, 2026.
The teams playing are the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM Eastern Time.
The game will be broadcast on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock.
The event venue is Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Green Day will perform before the game as part of the pregame festivities.
The halftime show will feature a performance by Bad Bunny.
The Puppy Bowl, a lighthearted event featuring rescue dogs, will precede the main game.
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The Los Angeles Lakers plan to make changes to their front office, drawing inspiration from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ successful structure. Rob Pelinka, the president of basketball operations, is leading these changes alongside owner Mark Walter. They aim to improve processes like scouting and analytics by learning from the Dodgers.
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The Lakers' ownership, under Mark Walter, is the same as the Dodgers.
Dodgers front office staff are now collaborating with the Lakers.
Rob Pelinka is leading the Lakers' efforts to reshape their front office.
Pelinka highlighted differences between baseball and basketball team-building methods.
The Lakers want to adopt best practices from the Dodgers, especially in scouting and analytics.
Pelinka and Walter, along with Jeanie Buss, are closely involved in these changes.
They seek advice from Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman.
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A new FanDuel promo code offers new users a chance to bet $5 on Super Bowl 60 between the Seahawks and the Patriots and potentially receive $200 in bonus bets. The offer requires the initial $5 bet to win, but there are no odds restrictions, making it easier for bettors to aim for the bonus. FanDuel also has additional promotions for the game, such as a 30% profit boost on touchdown markets.
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FanDuel has a promo code for Super Bowl 60 offering $200 in bonus bets for a $5 bet.
The bet must win for the bonuses to apply, but there aren't any odds restrictions.
New users can participate by signing up and creating an account.
The Seahawks are favored in this game against the Patriots.
Some of the suggested bets include passing yards and receiving yards for specific players.
FanDuel offers additional promos, such as a 30% profit boost on touchdown markets.
This is a limited-time offer specifically for Super Bowl 60.
Users have seven days to use the bonus bets once they are awarded.
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Lindsey Vonn, an American skiing champion, crashed during the downhill event at the Olympics in Italy. She was attempting to win despite having a torn ACL, which is a knee injury. After her fall, she was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and no further updates have been provided about her condition.
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Lindsey Vonn crashed in the downhill skiing event at the Olympics in Italy.
She was trying to win with a torn ACL, which she got a week earlier.
Her crash happened shortly after she began her run.
Vonn's ski pole hit a gate, causing her to lose balance and fall.
She was on the ground for nearly 15 minutes before being taken to a hospital.
Vonn's sister, Karin Kildow, expressed concern on a TV broadcast.
No further update on Vonn’s health has been given.
Vonn's teammate Breezy Johnson won a gold medal in the event.
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Peyton Manning and Joe Montana will be honorary captains at Super Bowl LX. The event highlights include performances by Bad Bunny and Green Day. Legendary quarterbacks Manning and Montana are known for significant achievements in their football careers.
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Peyton Manning and Joe Montana will serve as honorary captains for the Super Bowl LX coin toss.
The Super Bowl will feature a game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
Bad Bunny will perform during the halftime show.
Green Day will participate in the opening ceremony.
Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem at the event.
Peyton Manning and Joe Montana are both in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Montana won four Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers.
Manning won Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos.
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James Harden played his first game with the Cleveland Cavaliers after being traded from the Clippers. During a post-game interview with Harden and teammate Donovan Mitchell, musician Travis Scott suddenly appeared and interrupted the interview. The Cavaliers aim to improve their performance with Harden on their team.
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James Harden debuted for the Cleveland Cavaliers and scored 23 points in a win against the Sacramento Kings.
The Cavaliers traded Darius Garland to the Clippers to acquire Harden.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points in the same game.
Travis Scott unexpectedly interrupted the post-game interview with Harden and Mitchell.
Scott's interruption was described as "random" and amusing by those involved.
The Cavaliers are currently in fourth place in their conference standings.
Harden and Mitchell combined for 58 points in the game.
The Cavaliers hope Harden's addition helps them in their playoff run.
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England's rugby team won against Wales in a recent match, scoring 48-7. Tommy Freeman's performance stood out, providing depth to England's midfield. The team is focused on improving for their next match against Scotland.
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England's rugby team defeated Wales with a score of 48-7.
The match was part of the Six Nations campaign.
Tommy Freeman played as a center for England, marking his third appearance in that position.
Freeman has been recognized for his pace, size, and skills in Test rugby.
The team is preparing for their next match against Scotland.
Coach Steve Borthwick and the team are focused on improving their performance.
Henry Arundell scored a hat-trick in the first half against Wales and showed strong defensive skills.
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Lindsey Vonn, an American skier, crashed during the Olympics at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Italy. She had to be airlifted to a hospital after the accident, which happened shortly after another crash that injured her ACL. Many fans and officials reacted with messages of support and concern following her fall.
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Lindsey Vonn crashed during an Olympic event in Italy.
The crash occurred shortly after another incident where she tore her ACL.
Vonn's ski pole hit a gate, causing her to lose balance and fall.
She was on the ground for about 15 minutes before being airlifted to a hospital.
Fans quickly sent messages of support and prayers for her recovery.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation President commented on her decision to compete, acknowledging her awareness of her body's limits.
Vonn was a favorite to win the downhill skiing event before her crash.
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New Zealand beat Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup cricket match in Chennai. Tim Seifert played a key role, scoring 65 runs to help New Zealand achieve their highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history.
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New Zealand scored 183 runs in 17.5 overs, winning by five wickets.
Tim Seifert scored 65 runs off 42 balls for New Zealand.
Afghanistan scored 182-6 in their 20 overs, with Gulbadin Naib making 63 runs.
Lockie Ferguson took two wickets for New Zealand, ending with 2-40.
New Zealand chased down their highest ever T20 World Cup target, surpassing their previous best chase of 167 against England.
Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner contributed crucial runs at the end to secure the win.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman took two wickets for Afghanistan, including the quick removal of two top-order batsmen.
The match took place in Chennai and was part of the Men's T20 World Cup.
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The NBA announced the teams for the 2026 Kia Shooting Stars event, a shooting challenge with four teams. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Allan Houston will represent Team New York Knicks. The event will occur on February 14 and is part of the NBA All-Star Weekend.
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The 2026 Kia Shooting Stars is a timed shooting competition with four teams.
Each team has 70 seconds to score from seven shooting spots on the court.
Team New York Knicks includes Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Allan Houston.
Brunson and Towns are both current NBA All-Star selections.
Allan Houston is a retired two-time All-Star and current GM of the Westchester Knicks.
Other teams include Team All-Star, Team Cameron, and Team Harper.
The event is scheduled for February 14 and is part of NBA All-Star Weekend.
The last Shooting Stars event was in 2015, won by Team Bosh.
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Breezy Johnson won Team USA's first gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy. She claimed the gold by finishing first in the alpine women's downhill skiing event. Johnson's teammate, Lindsey Vonn, suffered a crash and required medical attention.
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Breezy Johnson won the gold medal in alpine women's downhill skiing.
This was Team USA's first gold at the 2023 Winter Olympics.
Johnson's winning time was 1:36:10.
Germany's Emma Aicher finished second, and Italy's Sofia Goggia took third place.
Johnson reached speeds between 63 and 76 miles per hour during her run.
The medal ceremony featured the U.S. national anthem and flag.
Lindsey Vonn, Johnson's teammate, crashed and was injured during the event.
Vonn's crash was significant as it was her final Winter Olympics appearance.
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In a recent NBA game, Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers had a verbal exchange after Embiid fell and tossed the ball. Booker commented on Embiid's play style, criticizing his actions as "flopping." Despite this exchange, Booker emphasized that there is mutual respect between them, citing their teamwork during the Olympics.
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Devin Booker and Joel Embiid had a heated exchange during a game between the Suns and the 76ers.
The exchange happened after Embiid fell and tossed the ball before the whistle blew.
Booker criticized Embiid, saying he was too good of a player to "flop" like that.
Embiid scored 33 points, with 11 of them from free throws, in that game.
Despite the exchange, Booker stated there is no bad blood due to their Olympic experience together.
The Philadelphia 76ers won the game against the Phoenix Suns with a score of 109-103.
Embiid and Booker have played together on the U.S. Olympic team, winning a gold medal.
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WWE star Chelsea Green has injured her foot and is unable to compete, affecting her schedule leading up to WrestleMania 42. As a result, she missed a championship match in which her tag team lost their titles. Green's injury occurred during a recent WWE event, and no official recovery timeline is available yet.
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Chelsea Green has a legitimate foot injury.
She had to withdraw from a planned championship match for AAA Mixed Tag Team.
Her tag team partner, Ethan Page, competed with a substitute, La Hiedra.
Green's injury happened during a WWE SmackDown match.
They lost the championship titles to Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana.
Green shared her injury news on social media and criticized the situation.
No official recovery time for Green’s injury has been announced.
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Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce plans to meet with the team to discuss his future amidst rumors about his potential retirement. Despite speculation, Kelce has not announced a decision, and discussions are set for after the Super Bowl. Kelce remains a key player for the Chiefs, and the team hopes he will return for the 2026 season.
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Travis Kelce is a player for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kelce is considering retirement after the 2025 season.
He is 36 years old and has dealt with injuries during his career.
There is no official announcement about his future yet.
The Chiefs and Kelce plan to talk after the Super Bowl.
The team wants Kelce to return for the 2026 season.
Kelce has expressed positive feelings about working with his coaches and teammates.
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U.S. athlete Lindsey Vonn suffered a crash during the women's downhill skiing event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. She was airlifted from the course after hitting a gate and falling, despite having a previous injury.
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Lindsey Vonn is a U.S. downhill skier.
She crashed during the women's downhill event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The crash occurred in Milan-Cortina, less than 14 seconds into her run.
Vonn hit the gate with her right shoulder before crashing.
She had a left ruptured ACL from days before the race.
Medical personnel attended to her quickly and she was airlifted from the course.
Before the crash, Vonn had the third-fastest time in training on Saturday.
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