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Duke and North Carolina basketball teams are set to play against each other in a high-profile college game. Duke has been on a winning streak, while North Carolina recently won against Syracuse. The game is scheduled for February 7, 2026, and will be shown on ESPN.
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Duke and North Carolina are playing on February 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET.
The game will be held at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill.
Duke is ranked 4th with a record of 21-1, and North Carolina is ranked 14th with a record of 18-4.
Duke has won their last 10 games and remains unbeaten in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play.
North Carolina recently won against Syracuse and has a four-game winning streak.
Cameron Boozer from Duke leads in scoring with 23.3 points per game.
Caleb Wilson from North Carolina leads his team with an average of 20.0 points per game.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN and is available for live streaming on Fubo.
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Matthew Stafford, the Los Angeles Rams quarterback, won the MVP award by a narrow margin. During his acceptance speech, he announced plans to return in 2026 for another shot at the championship. His teammate, Puka Nacua, revealed he already knew Stafford would return and shared the secret on a sports show.
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Matthew Stafford won the MVP award at the NFL Honors awards show.
Stafford narrowly beat Drake Maye from the New England Patriots by one vote for MVP.
Stafford announced he would return in 2026 to aim for another championship.
Rams head coach Sean McVay and the audience were surprised and excited by Stafford's announcement.
Puka Nacua, Stafford's teammate, already knew about Stafford's return but kept it a secret.
The Rams will host the first NFL pro game in Australia next season against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Taylor Swift sent a personal message of encouragement to Team USA athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Her message was shared widely online, gaining significant attention. The Olympics began with an opening ceremony featuring performances by well-known artists.
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The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in Milan-Cortina, having started on a Friday.
Team USA is participating with 232 athletes from over 30 different states.
Taylor Swift shared a supportive message for the athletes, showing appreciation for their hard work.
Swift's message quickly received a large number of views on NBC's Olympic video.
The opening ceremony on Friday included performances by Mariah Carey, Laura Pausini, and Andrea Bocelli.
The event can be watched on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock Live.
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India’s cricket team announced that bowler Harshit Rana is out of the T20 World Cup due to a knee injury. Mohammed Siraj will replace him in the squad. India aims to win the T20 World Cup as both the defending champion and host.
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Harshit Rana, an Indian seam bowler, injured his knee during a warm-up match against South Africa.
The injury prevents Rana from participating in the Twenty20 World Cup.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named Mohammed Siraj as Rana's replacement.
Rana is known for also being a useful lower-order batter.
Suryakumar Yadav, the team captain, stated the squad has enough depth to handle Rana's absence.
Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are expected to handle the new-ball duties.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) approved Siraj as the official replacement.
India aims to be the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title and win as hosts.
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Penn State Nittany Lions and Michigan Wolverines will compete in a college wrestling match on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Crisler Center. The match starts at 6:00 PM ET and will air on the Big Ten Network. The teams are highly ranked, with Penn State being number 1 and Michigan number 10.
Key Facts
The wrestling match features Penn State's Nittany Lions and Michigan's Wolverines.
The event will take place at the Crisler Center.
The match is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
The Big Ten Network will broadcast the event live.
Penn State holds a 12-0 record this season and is ranked No. 1.
Michigan has a record of 8-3 and is ranked No. 10.
Key Penn State wrestlers include Luke Lilledahl, Shayne Van Ness, and Levi Haines.
Michigan aims to challenge Penn State's depth despite a recent loss to Ohio State.
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During the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Vice President JD Vance was booed by the crowd. The reaction included booing, whistling, and some applause as Vance appeared on camera.
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The event took place during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy, in 2026.
Vice President JD Vance was present at the ceremony.
The crowd responded with boos, whistles, and a bit of applause when Vance and his wife were shown on screen.
Adrienne Arsenault, a broadcaster from the Canadian Broadcasting Company, noted the mixed reaction during the broadcast.
The reaction was part of the televised coverage of the event.
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Jason Kelce, a former NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles, reflected on his first Super Bowl experience and shared a joke about his childhood team, the Cleveland Browns. Kelce became emotional talking about the underdog spirit that helped his team win the 2017-2018 Super Bowl. Kelce retired as an Eagles legend after his long career.
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Jason Kelce played for the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2017 NFL season.
The Eagles were seen as underdogs during their Super Bowl-winning season.
The team overcame injuries and doubts to win their first Super Bowl in 2017-2018.
Kelce is known for his close relationship with his brother Travis, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jason Kelce grew up as a fan of the Cleveland Browns.
He joked about never expecting to see a Super Bowl from a Browns fan's perspective.
Kelce retired and is celebrated as a legendary player for the Eagles.
The Cleveland Browns are still seeking their first Super Bowl victory.
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A promotional offer is available for new users who use the Sleeper promo code NEWSWEEKXL for the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons. The offer includes a $20 bonus and a 100% deposit match up to $100 for first-time deposits. The game will take place at Little Caesars Arena and will feature notable players like Jalen Brunson and Cade Cunningham.
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New users can use the Sleeper promo code NEWSWEEKXL to get a sign-up bonus for the Knicks vs. Pistons game.
The bonus offer includes a $20 bonus and a 100% deposit match up to $100.
To qualify, a new user must deposit at least $10.
The promotion is available to users in participating states that meet age requirements.
The Knicks will play the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena at 7:30 PM EST.
The game can be watched on Amazon Prime Video and MSG.
Cade Cunningham is expected to be the main offensive player for the Pistons due to injuries on the team.
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A sports betting promotion offers new customers a chance to receive $75 in bonus entries when they play $5 on any eligible contest with Underdog Fantasy. This deal, available via the NEWSWEEK promo code, can be used for NBA games, including the Knicks vs. Pistons matchup. The game will take place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with the main coverage on Amazon Prime Video and MSG.
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New customers can get a $75 bonus by using the Underdog promo code NEWSWEEK and playing $5.
The promotion is available for NBA games, including the Knicks vs. Pistons.
The Knicks are on an 8-game winning streak entering the game against the Pistons.
The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video and MSG.
Cade Cunningham from the Pistons averages 9.75 assists per game.
Jalen Brunson from the Knicks averages 27.4 points per game.
To access the offer, users must be new to Underdog and meet age and location eligibility.
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Bet365 is offering a promotion where customers can place a $5 bet and receive $200 in bonus bets. This offer is only available today; after that, it changes to "bet $10, get $100 in bonus bets." The offer is tied to upcoming sports events like the Knicks-Pistons NBA game and the Seattle-New England football game.
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Bet365 is offering a bonus where you bet $5 and receive $200 in bonus bets.
The promotional code to use is WEEK365.
After today, the promotion changes to "bet $10, get $100 in bonus bets."
You receive the $200 bonus immediately after placing the $5 bet.
The promotion is linked to sports events like Knicks-Pistons and Seattle-New England.
Users can make combinations of bets, known as parlays, to potentially increase winnings.
The promotion applies to bets made on the bet365 app.
Bet boosts are available for specific NBA and football games.
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The article explains a DraftKings promo code offer where users can bet $5 on a selected sports event to receive a $300 bonus. Popular betting options include NBA games and Super Bowl 60, with specific terms and conditions for the bonus.
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DraftKings offers a $300 bonus for a $5 bet on NBA games or Super Bowl 60.
The bet must have odds of at least -500 and settle as a win to qualify for the bonus.
Super Bowl 60 features a match between the Seahawks and the Patriots.
Suggested betting options include specific player performance bets.
Additional promotions include profit boosts on various sports events during the weekend.
Users must register and provide personal information to participate.
The bonus must be used within seven days after being awarded.
This promotion is not available in all states due to varying sports betting laws.
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The Olympic torch was carried through central Milan just hours before the Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony. The torch relay started in Rome in December and traveled through all 110 provinces in Italy.
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The Olympic torch was taken through central Milan.
This event happened a few hours before the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
The torch relay began in Rome.
The relay traveled across all 110 provinces in Italy.
This relay took place to mark the start of the Winter Olympic Games.
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The Los Angeles Rams have hired former NFL head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who is expected to take on the role of offensive coordinator. He replaces Mike LaFleur, who became the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. Kingsbury has extensive coaching experience, including serving as a head coach in both college and the NFL.
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Kliff Kingsbury joins the Los Angeles Rams' coaching staff, likely as the offensive coordinator.
Mike LaFleur, the previous offensive coordinator for the Rams, is now the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
Kingsbury has previously been a head coach at Texas Tech and in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals.
At Texas Tech, Kingsbury had a 35-40 record over six years.
Kingsbury's NFL coaching record is 28-37-1.
He recently worked as an offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders.
The Commanders' offense ranked highly in points and yards per game under Kingsbury's leadership.
The Rams hope Kingsbury will enhance their offensive performance alongside quarterback Matthew Stafford.
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The Boston Red Sox are considering drafting Chris Rembert, a 21-year-old second baseman from Auburn University, with their first-round pick in the 2026 MLB draft. Rembert had an impressive freshman season and is noted for his strong hitting skills, making him a potential fit for the team's needs at second base.
Key Facts
The Red Sox are looking for a permanent replacement at second base after Dustin Pedroia retired.
Chris Rembert is a sophomore at Auburn University and has been highlighted in a mock draft by Bleacher Report.
Rembert had a standout freshman season with a .344 batting average and 10 home runs.
He showed good plate discipline, walking more than he struck out.
Rembert played for Team USA in a series against Japan Collegiate All-Stars.
MLB Pipeline ranks Rembert as the 26th top draft prospect this year.
The Red Sox have few strong second base prospects in their farm system.
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Buck Martinez, a well-known broadcaster and former player for the Toronto Blue Jays, announced his retirement at age 77. Martinez has worked with the Blue Jays as a player, manager, and broadcaster for nearly 45 years.
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Buck Martinez announced his retirement after decades with the Toronto Blue Jays.
He began with the Blue Jays in 1981 as a player.
Martinez spent six seasons playing as a catcher for the Blue Jays.
He retired as a player in 1986 and became a broadcaster for the team in 1987.
Martinez also served as the team's manager for two seasons.
He joined the Blue Jays broadcasting team again in 2010 with Sportsnet.
Martinez is highly regarded by fans, players, and coaches for his long association with the team.
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The article discusses a sports betting offer from Kalshi, which provides a $10 bonus for placing $100 in trades on events like NBA games and Super Bowl 60. Kalshi allows users to buy and sell prediction contracts, offering more flexibility than traditional sportsbooks. The promo code NEWSWEEK is needed to claim the bonus.
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Kalshi offers a $10 bonus with the promo code NEWSWEEK for making $100 in trades.
Users can bet on NBA games, like Knicks-Pistons, and Super Bowl 60.
Kalshi supports prediction markets, where users buy and sell contracts based on game outcomes.
Prediction markets are an alternative to regular sports betting.
Users can profit by selling contracts if they gain value during a game.
Kalshi also offers prop bets, which are bets on specific outcomes, like player performance.
To use the offer, users need to register and deposit money on Kalshi’s platform.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through its provided links.
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Ryan Brasier, a pitcher with past World Series wins, is signing a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers. Previously, he played for the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers and had a history of injuries while with the Chicago Cubs.
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Ryan Brasier is a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
He has won the World Series twice: once with the Boston Red Sox in 2018 and again with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024.
Brasier was injured last season when he played mostly for the Chicago Cubs.
He has a career ERA of 3.90, which is a statistic showing how many earned runs a pitcher allows on average over nine innings.
The Texas Rangers are finalizing a minor-league contract with Brasier, including a non-roster invite to spring training.
Brasier was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and will be playing for his hometown team.
He played a significant role in both World Series wins, performing well in key games.
Last season, Brasier had a groin injury that affected his performance and led to a 4.50 ERA.
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The Los Angeles Rams' player Puka Nacua commented on Myles Garrett’s current situation with the Cleveland Browns. Myles Garrett, a top defensive player, recently signed a new contract with the Browns but faces uncertainty due to changes in the coaching staff.
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Puka Nacua, a Rams player, talked about Myles Garrett on The Pat McAfee Show.
Myles Garrett is unhappy with the Browns' lack of playoff success.
Garrett recently signed a four-year contract worth $160 million with the Browns.
The Browns have made major changes in their coaching staff.
Garrett's former defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, has left the team.
Garrett recently won the Defensive Player of the Year award.
During his award speech, Garrett thanked his teammates and the organization.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers lost utility infielder Andy Ibáñez to the Oakland Athletics when they claimed him off waivers. Ibáñez had signed a contract with the Dodgers but was let go to make room for another player. The Athletics will now pay his $1.2 million salary.
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Andy Ibáñez was signed by the Dodgers on January 13 to a $1.2 million contract.
Despite the cost, the Oakland Athletics claimed him off waivers.
Ibáñez played 91 games for the Detroit Tigers last season with a .239 batting average.
The Dodgers designated Ibáñez for assignment to claim another player, Michael Siani.
Siani had been previously claimed by the Yankees.
The Dodgers aimed to maintain a strong team for the World Series despite losing Ibáñez.
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Alysa Liu, a figure skater from California, is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics after previously retiring from the sport. She is the current women's world champion and a favorite to win a gold medal.
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Alysa Liu is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
She is 20 years old and from Clovis, California.
Liu won her first U.S. national figure skating championship at age 13 and again at age 14.
She retired from figure skating after placing third at the world championship in her first Olympic appearance.
Liu returned to competitive figure skating and won the 2025 world championship.
Her major rivals at the Olympics include U.S. teammate Amber Glenn, Russian champion Adeliia Petrosian, and Japan's Kaori Sakamoto.
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