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Ilia Malinin is a top contender for men's figure skating gold at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. Known for his technical skills, he aims to deliver a memorable performance for the U.S. team in both individual and team events.
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Ilia Malinin, nicknamed the "Quad God," is competing in men's figure skating.
He is expected to dominate the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.
Malinin has won the last two world championships.
This is Malinin’s first appearance at the Olympic Games.
He aims to win multiple gold medals and deliver historic performances.
Malinin's parents were successful figure skaters from Uzbekistan.
He grew up in Virginia and developed his skating skills there.
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The Chicago Bulls made a three-team trade, which resulted in Jevon Carter being released from the team. Bulls player Josh Giddey showed support for Carter after the news. This move opens a spot on the Bulls' roster for Dario Saric from the Sacramento Kings.
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The Chicago Bulls were part of a three-team trade on Saturday.
As a result, Jevon Carter was released from the Bulls.
Carter expressed his gratitude to Chicago through an Instagram post.
Josh Giddey, a Bulls player, showed support for Carter by commenting on his post.
Carter, originally from Illinois, entered the NBA in 2018 and has moved between several teams since.
The trade brings Dario Saric and several second-round picks to the Bulls.
Carter played 131 games for the Bulls over three seasons, with averages of 4.8 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.
The Bulls are looking to strengthen their team before the trade deadline.
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Wolves have agreed to sell their striker, Jorgen Strand Larsen, to Crystal Palace for £48 million, which includes bonuses. This agreement comes after Palace initially paused over concerns about the total cost of the deal. The transfer could allow another player, Jean-Philippe Mateta, to leave Crystal Palace for AC Milan if completed.
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Wolves accepted a £48 million offer from Crystal Palace for Jorgen Strand Larsen.
The deal includes £43 million upfront and £5 million in bonuses.
A previous agreement for £50 million fell through because Palace paused over cost concerns.
The deal's completion is pending, with less than 24 hours before the transfer window closes.
If completed, the transfer may lead to Jean-Philippe Mateta joining AC Milan.
Palace wants a replacement for Mateta before letting him leave.
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The Boston Red Sox have traded pitcher Jordan Hicks, another minor league pitcher, and cash to the Chicago White Sox. In return, the Red Sox will receive pitcher Gage Ziehl and a player to be named later. The trade helps the Red Sox with luxury-tax considerations, while the White Sox obtain a promising young player.
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The Boston Red Sox traded pitcher Jordan Hicks to the Chicago White Sox.
Along with Hicks, the Red Sox sent minor league pitcher David Sandlin and $8 million.
The cash is part of covering Hicks' $24 million salary.
The Red Sox will receive pitcher Gage Ziehl and a player to be named later.
Gage Ziehl was previously acquired by the White Sox from the New York Yankees.
Jordan Hicks had a rough season with a 6.95 ERA last year across several teams.
This trade provides potential luxury-tax relief for the Red Sox.
Hicks will be joining his fifth team in the last three seasons.
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The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. After the game, Klint Kubiak, the Seahawks' offensive coordinator, is expected to become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
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The Seahawks and Patriots will play in Super Bowl LX in San Francisco.
Both teams have a regular season record of 14 wins and 3 losses.
Klint Kubiak is the Seahawks' offensive coordinator.
Kubiak is expected to join the Las Vegas Raiders as head coach after the Super Bowl.
The Raiders cannot hire Kubiak officially until the season concludes.
Kubiak has been a coach with several NFL teams, including the Vikings and Broncos.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald will need a new offensive coordinator.
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The Los Angeles Kings and the Carolina Hurricanes are facing off in an NHL game on Sunday. Both teams are coming from games played the day before, and this match can be watched live through various media outlets, including ESPN+ and Fubo.
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The Los Angeles Kings have a record of 23 wins, 17 losses, and 13 overtime losses.
The Carolina Hurricanes have a record of 33 wins, 15 losses, and 6 overtime losses.
Adrian Kempe played a key role in the Kings' recent win, scoring two goals and assisting on the game-winning goal.
The Hurricanes lost their last game in overtime against the Washington Capitals despite leading by 3-0.
Carolina has won a previous match against the Kings this season.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Fans can watch the game on ESPN+, FanDuel Sports Network, or stream it live on Fubo.
The article promotes the use of Fubo for streaming NHL games with a free trial.
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The San Diego Padres have signed Michael Flynn, a 29-year-old pitcher, to a minor-league contract. Flynn, who has ties to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners, has not yet played in the major leagues but is known for his ability to get strikeouts. This move aims to address the Padres' pitching needs as they compete in the National League West.
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The San Diego Padres signed Michael Flynn, a 29-year-old pitcher, to a minor-league deal.
Flynn has not yet played in the major leagues.
He previously played with the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers organizations.
Flynn is known for achieving many strikeouts in minor league games.
He struck out 38 batters in 22 innings with the Mariners' organization in 2022.
Flynn’s move to the Padres aims to bolster their pitching depth.
The Padres face competition from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.
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Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open, completing a career Grand Slam by securing victories in all four major tennis tournaments. Known for his cheerful playing style, Alcaraz also prefers to be called "Carlitos" or "Charlie" instead of Carlos.
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Carlos Alcaraz has achieved wins in all four Grand Slam tournaments.
He is the youngest male tennis player to complete a career Grand Slam.
Alcaraz is currently the world's number one ranked male tennis player.
He has a total of seven major tennis titles.
He began playing tennis at a young age in Murcia, Spain.
Alcaraz's full-time coach is Juan Carlos Ferrero, a former world number one.
Alcaraz values playing with joy and has a unique, dynamic style on the court.
His family has a strong tennis background, with his father and siblings involved in the sport.
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Javi Gracia resigned as Watford's head coach after a 2-0 defeat by Swansea City. He stepped down because he felt he lacked motivation and was not the right person to lead the team, which is currently 10th in the Championship.
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Javi Gracia resigned as Watford's head coach after being in the role for just over three months.
His departure came after Watford lost 2-0 to Swansea City.
Watford is in 10th place in the Championship league.
Gracia requested a meeting with Watford's owner, Gino Pozzo, to discuss the situation before resigning.
In a statement, the club said Gracia felt he wasn't the right person to continue despite their belief he was.
Charlie Daniels, Dan Gosling, and Adrian Mariappa will manage the team temporarily.
During Gracia's first time at Watford, the team reached 11th in the Premier League and an FA Cup final.
Gracia expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance and hinted at unhappiness over the lack of new players during the January transfer window.
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A trade in the NBA has surprised many, including Charles Barkley. The Cleveland Cavaliers traded De'Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for two other players and future draft picks. Barkley criticized the trade, suggesting it might not benefit the Cavaliers, who are strong contenders in their conference.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers traded De'Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings.
In return, the Cavaliers received Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis.
The Chicago Bulls are also involved and received Dario Saric and two future second-round picks.
Charles Barkley criticized the trade on ESPN’s "Inside the NBA" show.
Barkley described Hunter as one of the better bench players in the NBA.
The trade provides the Cavaliers with $50 million in salary and tax savings.
The Sacramento Kings are struggling this season with a 12-38 record in the Western Conference.
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Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open 2026, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. This victory made him the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam, which means winning all four major tennis tournaments in his career.
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Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic to win the Australian Open 2026.
Alcaraz, at 22, became the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.
Alcaraz won the match with scores of 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles but was aiming for his 25th.
This was Djokovic's first loss in an Australian Open final, where he had previously won 10 times.
Alcaraz added the Australian Open to his collection, having won other major tournaments like the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
Rafael Nadal, who previously held the record as the youngest to achieve a career Grand Slam, was two years older than Alcaraz when he did it.
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The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Bronny James is out for the game against the New York Knicks due to soreness in his left leg. Bronny James has played variable minutes for the Lakers and the NBA G League team this season. The Lakers will next face the Brooklyn Nets on February 3.
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Bronny James was previously listed as questionable but is now out for the Lakers-Knicks game.
James has been dealing with left lower leg soreness.
He played eight minutes against the Cleveland Cavaliers and scored eight points.
James also played five minutes against the Washington Wizards, scoring four points.
This season, Bronny James averages seven minutes of playing time per game.
In the NBA G League, James played six games in a tournament, averaging 9.5 points per game.
The Lakers will compete against the Brooklyn Nets on February 3.
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Mexico Verde and Puerto Rico are set to compete in the opening game of the 2026 Caribbean Series baseball tournament held in Mexico. The game will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on the MLB Network. Fans can also stream the game live through Fubo.
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The 2026 Caribbean Series starts with Mexico Verde playing Puerto Rico.
The game takes place at Estadio Panamericano in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
Mexico Verde is represented by the Tomateros de Culiacán, who were runner-ups in the Mexican Pacific League.
Puerto Rico is represented by the Cangrejeros de Santurce, a team with a strong history in the Caribbean Series.
The game is scheduled for 1:00 PM Mexico City time (2:00 PM ET).
This is the first game of the round-robin stage of the tournament.
The game will be shown on the MLB Network and can be streamed on Fubo.
The tournament also includes teams from the Dominican Republic and Panama.
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Fernando Mendoza, a top college quarterback from Indiana Hoosiers, is likely to be chosen as the No. 1 pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in the upcoming NFL Draft. In an interview, Mendoza said he had never been to Las Vegas but is focused on his football career regardless of the city's distractions.
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Fernando Mendoza is a national champion quarterback from the Indiana Hoosiers.
He won the Heisman Trophy, a prestigious award for college football players.
Mendoza is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders hold the top draft pick and are likely to select Mendoza.
Mendoza has never visited Las Vegas but plans to remain focused on football.
He enjoys networking and considers LinkedIn his favorite social media platform.
The NFL Draft will take place on April 23, where Mendoza's future team choice will be announced.
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An NFL reporter has confirmed knowing who Aaron Rodgers' wife is but is unable to reveal her identity. Rodgers, who has been open about being married, keeps details about his partner private. Despite this, the reporter states that Rodgers is happy and in a good place.
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Aaron Rodgers is an NFL player known for keeping personal details private.
Rodgers has stated he is married, but his wife's identity remains unknown.
A reporter from FOX Sports says they know who Rodgers' wife is but can't reveal her name.
The reporter mentioned that Rodgers is happy with his current situation.
Rodgers has a reputation for being private about his personal life.
There have been no confirmed reports of anyone named "Brittani" linked to Rodgers.
The mystery around Rodgers' wife continues, as his close friends have not shared her identity.
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Kalshi, a prediction market platform, offers a promo code for new users who sign up and make $100 in trades. Users can predict outcomes for sports games, including NBA matches like Lakers vs. Knicks and Thunder vs. Nuggets. By trading, users can earn a $10 bonus and engage in unique prediction markets such as broadcast mentions.
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Kalshi offers a $10 bonus when users make $100 in trades.
The platform allows predictions on NBA games like Lakers-Knicks and Thunder-Nuggets.
Users can buy and sell their predictions at any time.
Kalshi's markets include sports and other areas like politics.
Predictions can include broadcast mention outcomes, with options like "MVP" and "All-Star."
Users need to input personal information and the promo code "NEWSWEEK" to sign up.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users register through their links.
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The Atlanta Hawks traded Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers for Duop Reath and two second-round picks. Earlier this season, the Hawks traded Trae Young to the Washington Wizards and received CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in return.
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The Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers completed a trade involving player Vit Krejci and Duop Reath.
Vit Krejci, a guard from the Czech Republic, joined the NBA in 2021 and played for the Oklahoma City Thunder before joining the Hawks.
Krejci has participated in 46 games this season, averaging 9.0 points per game.
Earlier, Trae Young, a notable Hawks player, was traded to the Washington Wizards.
In exchange for Young, the Hawks acquired CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Corey Kispert is currently playing for the Hawks, contributing 9.6 points per game.
Duop Reath, traded to the Hawks, is injured and not expected to play this season.
This trade may lead to future moves by the Hawks.
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Allan Saint-Maximin has decided to leave Club America shortly after joining due to racist attacks on his children. Saint-Maximin, a French soccer player, signed with the Mexican club in August but left after only a few months. Club America and Saint-Maximin did not give specific details about the incident but expressed support for him and condemned the attacks.
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Allan Saint-Maximin signed a two-year contract with Club America in August worth about $10 million.
He played 15 matches for the Mexican club before leaving.
Saint-Maximin announced his departure after his children faced racist attacks.
Club America expressed solidarity with Saint-Maximin and condemned discrimination.
Saint-Maximin emphasized protecting his family as his top priority.
He shared his thoughts about the incident on Instagram, stating he will fight to protect his children.
Club America's manager, Andre Jardine, expressed regret over Saint-Maximin's departure and praised his abilities as a player.
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Roman Reigns is expected to main event WrestleMania for the 11th time, but it is unclear when he will appear on WWE TV to choose which title to challenge for. Triple H, the WWE's Chief Content Officer, stated that he does not know when Reigns will decide. The event will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, 2025.
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Roman Reigns will main event WrestleMania for the 11th time in his career.
Triple H does not know when Reigns will decide which title to go for at WrestleMania.
Reigns won his second Royal Rumble recently, the first in over ten years.
Despite fan hopes, Reigns is not expected to appear full-time at WWE events before WrestleMania.
Reigns previously lost the WWE Undisputed Championship to Cody Rhodes and has made brief returns since.
WrestleMania 42 will occur at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, 2025.
Reigns has options to challenge Drew McIntyre or CM Punk for titles at WrestleMania.
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The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the event was held outside the United States. Roman Reigns won the men's match by eliminating GUNTHER, while Brock Lesnar's unexpected elimination drew criticism and sparked discussions among fans.
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The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This was the first Royal Rumble event held outside the United States.
Roman Reigns won the men's Royal Rumble match by eliminating GUNTHER.
Brock Lesnar was eliminated before the final four contestants.
Lesnar's elimination was a surprise and sparked reactions from fans online.
LA Knight and Cody Rhodes were involved in Lesnar's elimination.
Some fans were upset that Lesnar's elimination wasn't more significant or memorable.
Previously, Lesnar participated in John Cena’s retirement tour at another WWE event.
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