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New Zealand and Sri Lanka face off in a high-stakes Super 8 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, February 25, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with both teams desperate for a win to keep their semifinal hopes alive.

The Detroit Lions will play a regular-season home game in Munich, Germany, during the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Tuesday, February 24, 2026, marking the franchise's return to international play for the first time since 2015 and adding to a record nine-game global schedule.

Daniil Medvedev wasted little time asserting dominance in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, dispatching China's Shang Juncheng 6-1, 6-3 in straight sets Tuesday to advance to the second round of the ATP 500 event on outdoor hard courts.

The U.S. women's hockey team, fresh off a dramatic gold medal victory at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, has declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address Tuesday night, citing scheduling conflicts and prior commitments in a move that echoes past tensions between athletes and the White House.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark erupted with excitement on social media Sunday after her former Iowa Hawkeyes teammate Gabbie Marshall announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Spencer Touro, highlighting the enduring bond among the Iowa women's basketball sisterhood.

Beth Mooney's classy unbeaten 76 guided Australia to a dominant six-wicket victory over India in the first women's one-day international on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. The win leveled the multi-format series at 2-2 after India claimed the T20I leg 2-1 and gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a professional rematch of their landmark 2015 "Fight of the Century," set for Sept. 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday. The bout will stream live globally on Netflix, marking the first professional boxing event at the immersive venue east of the Las Vegas Strip.

Jack Hughes lost two front teeth to a high stick in the third period, then delivered the golden goal 1:41 into overtime, lifting the United States to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal game at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday.

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week in Indianapolis, where 319 of the top college prospects will undergo medical evaluations, interviews, athletic testing and on-field workouts from February 23 through March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies in their crucial Super 8 Group 1 encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Monday, February 23, 2026, in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The match, the fourth of the Super 8 stage, pits two teams vying for semifinal spots in a high-stakes night contest under lights.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (36-21) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (43-14) at Paycom Center on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in a marquee NBA regular-season clash between two of the league's top teams. Tip-off is set for 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT), with the game nationally televised on ABC and available via livestream on multiple platforms.

Johnny Gaudreau, the electrifying winger whose dazzling skill and infectious personality made him a fan favorite in Calgary and Columbus, tragically died at age 31 on August 29, 2024, along with his brother Matthew Gaudreau in a bicycle accident in Salem Township

Arsenal delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday, February 22, 2026, handing their fierce rivals one of their heaviest home defeats in recent memory and strengthening the Gunners' grip on a top-four Premier League finish.

MILAN, Italy — Jack Hughes scored the golden goal 1:41 into overtime, lifting the United States to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal game at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 22, 2026, ending a 46-year drought since the "Miracle on Ice" triumph in 1980.

TURIN, Italy — Como pulled off a stunning upset on Saturday, February 21, 2026, defeating Juventus 1-0 in Serie A action at Allianz Stadium, handing the Bianconeri a rare home loss and boosting the visitors' survival hopes.

Chelsea welcome struggling Burnley to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in a Premier League Matchweek 27 fixture as the Blues aim to solidify their push for Champions League qualification while the Clarets fight to avoid relegation.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo capped one of the most dominant individual performances in Winter Olympics history on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, winning the men's 50km mass start classic to claim his sixth gold medal at the Milano Cortina Games — the most ever by any athlete at a single Winter Olympics.

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman whose ninth-inning walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series remains one of baseball's most iconic moments, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at age 89.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights stage launched with a highly anticipated clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday, February 21, 2026, but rain delayed the start shortly after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat first.

Real Sociedad host Real Oviedo at Reale Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in a La Liga encounter that pits a resurgent home side chasing European qualification against a struggling bottom-table visitor desperate to climb out of the relegation zone.

China's Wang Xindi soared to Olympic gold in men's freestyle skiing aerials on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, delivering a near-flawless jump to deny Switzerland's reigning world champion Noé Roth by a razor-thin 1.02 points in a high-stakes super final.

MILAN, Italy — The stage is set for one of the most anticipated matchups in international hockey history: the United States faces Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal game at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 22, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Major League Soccer kicks off its 2026 campaign with a blockbuster matchup as Los Angeles FC welcomes defending MLS Cup champions Inter Miami CF to the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. PT (9:30 p.m. ET).

Luka Doncic erupted for 38 points and 11 assists in his return from a hamstring injury, powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a hard-fought 125-122 victory over the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins exited Friday night's matchup against the rival Los Angeles Lakers with a head injury after a hard fall late in the second quarter, leaving him bleeding and appearing concussed in a scary moment that halted play at Crypto.com Arena.

The Chicago Bears moved one significant step closer to potentially relocating across state lines after an Indiana House committee unanimously approved legislation Thursday that establishes the framework for financing and building a new stadium in Northwest Indiana.

Lionel Messi and Son Heung-min are set to face off for the first time in Major League Soccer when reigning champions Inter Miami CF visit Los Angeles FC in the 2026 season opener Saturday at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

No. 23 BYU battled valiantly but couldn't overcome a shorthanded No. 4 Arizona squad, falling 75-68 on Wednesday night at McKale Center in a game that slipped away despite a heroic 35-point effort from freshman star AJ Dybantsa.

Sidney Crosby, the longtime Pittsburgh Penguins captain and one of hockey's all-time greats, suffered a lower-body injury during Canada's dramatic 4-3 overtime quarterfinal victory over Czechia on Feb. 18, 2026, at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, leaving his status uncertain for the semifinals as Team Canada advances without its leader.