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Tatsuya Imai, a Japanese pitcher signed by the Houston Astros in January, made a notable debut during his first live batting practice session at spring training, impressing teammates and officials despite initial nerves. Facing Houston star Jose Altu...

Florida State men's basketball team (13-13, 6-7 ACC) is set to face Clemson (20-7, 10-4 ACC) in a crucial road game at Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday at noon, broadcast on The CW Network. FSU has won five of its last six games, showing momentum afte...

A player in Southern Illinois won nearly $1.5 million after purchasing a FastPlay Cash Castle ticket at Hucks, 540 Fairfield Road, Mount Vernon. The winning ticket was for a $30 progressive game starting at $100,000, with the jackpot growing until it...

The upcoming college basketball game between the Arizona Wildcats and Houston Cougars is a highly anticipated matchup with first place in the Big 12 Conference on the line. Scheduled for February 21, 2026, at 1 p.m. MT at Houston's Fertitta Center, t...

The New York Yankees are exploring new strategies for their top prospect Spencer Jones, who is considered a five-tool talent with star potential. Despite his impressive stats—35 home runs, 29 stolen bases, and a .933 OPS last season—Jones is likely t...

Day 15 of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina was marked by record-breaking achievements and exciting events. Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo won his sixth gold medal, making him the most decorated athlete of the Games with 11 career golds, and...

A survey of 36 MLB insiders reveals that Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are considered the most under pressure heading into the 2026 season, with 18 votes. The Phillies, despite winning the NL East twice and increasing their win total eac...

The upcoming college basketball game features the No. 9 Nebraska Cornhuskers hosting the Penn State Nittany Lions at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Nebraska, with a record of 22-4 and 11-4 in the Big Ten, aims to rebound after losing four of its las...

The upcoming college basketball game between the Arizona Wildcats and Houston Cougars is set for February 21, 2026, at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. This matchup features first place in the Big 12 Conference on the line, with Arizona enterin...

Carmelo Anthony, a Syracuse basketball legend, was present at the recent game supporting his son Kiyan Anthony, who is a freshman guard for Syracuse. The game was a key ACC matchup against North Carolina, with Syracuse aiming to rebound from a heavy ...

No. 14 Virginia (23-3, 11-2 ACC) is set to host Miami (21-5, 10-3 ACC) on Saturday, February 21, at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m. on ESPN2. The game follows a pregame court dedication to Coach Tony Bennett...

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has announced that 21-year-old Roman Anthony will be the leadoff hitter for the team in the 2026 season, starting with the opening game against the Minnesota Twins on March 26. Anthony, who finished his rookie year wi...

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has emphasized the importance of Anthony Gordon's 'selfish' playstyle following his impressive performance in the Champions League, where Gordon scored four goals in a 6-1 victory over Qarabag. Howe praised Gordon'...

Dro Fernandez makes his first start for Paris Saint-Germain against Metz, arriving from Barcelona this winter. With key absences including Dembélé, Ruiz, and Mayulu, coach Luis Enrique opts for a rotated lineup. Fernandez, aged 17, partners in midfie...

Paris Saint-Germain prepares to face Metz in Ligue 1 with Ousmane Dembélé ruled out due to injury. Dembélé suffered a calf injury during the UEFA Champions League playoff match against Monaco and will not participate in the upcoming game. Coach Luis ...

Syracuse University men's lacrosse team faced a challenging match against Harvard on February 21, 2026, in Cambridge, losing 13-12 in their first game of the season. The game featured standout performances from Joey Spallina and Riley Figueiras, who ...

St. Louis City SC begins its 2026 MLS season on February 21 at Energizer Park, hosting Charlotte FC in a match marking the first across the league and the debut for new head coach Yoann Damet. The team faces a period of transition, with significant r...

The upcoming college basketball game features No. 19 Vanderbilt hosting Tennessee at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT, broadcast live on ESPN. Vanderbilt, with a 21-5 record and 8-5 in SEC play, aims to bounce back from a rece...

Mikko Rantanen of Team Finland will miss the Olympic bronze medal game against Slovakia due to a lower-body injury. Rantanen, who scored six points in five games, was replaced by Eeli Tolvanen. Finland aims for its fifth bronze medal, having previous...

The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club experienced a delayed start due to heavy rain, leading to a suspension of play for nearly three hours. Play resumed in the afternoon, but was again halted at nightfall with 30 players still needing to ...

Real Madrid will face Osasuna at El Sadar on February 21 in La Liga's Matchday 25, with Madrid aiming to defend their top position against a resilient Osasuna team that has not lost at home in over two months. Madrid, currently leading with 60 points...

Florida State men's basketball team (13-13, 6-7 ACC) faces Clemson (20-7, 10-4 ACC) on Saturday at noon at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. The game will be broadcast on The CW Network. Florida State aims to maintain momentum after winning six of ...

On February 21, 2026, the No. 16 St. John's Red Storm (21-5, 14-1 Big East) hosts the Creighton Bluejays (14-13, 8-8 Big East) at Madison Square Garden in New York, with tip-off scheduled for noon ET on FOX. St. John's is favored by 12.5 points with ...

Celebrating National Margarita Day 2026, Houston, Austin, and nationwide offer numerous deals and special drinks at various restaurants and bars. In Houston, 19 venues including Axelrad, Best Regards, Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, Caracol, Hugo’s, URBE, Xoc...

Rutgers basketball is looking to extend its winning streak to three games as they prepare to face Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Rutgers, currently with a 4-11 record in Big Ten play, has recently defeated Penn State and Maryland, showca...

The match between Moreirense and Sporting ended in a 0-0 draw, with the game starting at Moreira de Cónegos. Sporting's initial lineup includes Rui Silva in goal, with defenders Fresneda, Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio, and Maxi Araújo. The midfield featur...

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start in the upcoming Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Hazem, as confirmed by recent reports. Ronaldo, who has been pivotal in Al-Nassr's nine-match winning streak, has scored 18 league goals in 19 appea...

Team USA has set a new record by winning 11 gold medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, with a significant victory in mixed aerials. The American team, consisting of Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran, and Chris Lillis, secured back-to-back gold me...

North Carolina men's basketball team is set to play against Syracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The game follows recent heavy losses for both teams, with UNC suffering an embarrassing defeat to NC State an...

The New York Mets begin their spring training on February 21, 2026, with high optimism and several key storylines to watch. Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed excitement for the season opener against the Marlins, emphasizing the positive energy brought...

Willie Colón, renowned salsa musician and pioneer, has died at the age of 75. Born in the Bronx, New York, to Puerto Rican parents, he was raised by his grandmother from Manatí, Puerto Rico, who instilled in him a strong Puerto Rican identity. Colón ...

The 2026 MLB spring training season kicked off with the Chicago White Sox defeating the Cubs 8-1 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, in the Cactus League opener. Notable debuts included White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami and Cubs star Seiya Suzuki, with...

MLB+ has been launched as the new hub for MLB Network and live game audio for the 2026 season, offering year-round streaming of MLB Network 24/7, select out-of-market games, live audio for all teams, MiLB games, and MLB Big Inning. Subscribers can al...

Michigan has earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Iowa State emerging as a significant winner in the bracket preview. The tournament begins with the First Four on March 17 in Dayton, Ohio, followed by the first and second rounds...

José Mourinho, Benfica's coach, expressed that recent challenges have made the team’s path difficult, especially after losses in the Taça da Liga, Taça de Portugal, and a near exit from the UEFA Champions League following a defeat to Real Madrid. Des...

The upcoming college basketball game features No. 12 Florida Gators (20-6, 11-2 SEC) visiting Ole Miss Rebels (11-15, 3-10 SEC) on Saturday at noon in Oxford, Mississippi, aired on ESPN. Florida, ranked sixth nationally in KenPom, boasts a strong def...

Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley at Stamford Bridge, with João Pedro opening the scoring early and Zian Flemming equalizing in stoppage time. Despite a promising start, Chelsea's performance was marred by a red card to Wesley Fofana in the 72nd minute, ...

Claressa Shields, considered one of the greatest women's boxers of all time, has transitioned from Olympic gold medalist to a global boxing superstar. Her journey began with Olympic golds in 2012 and 2016, but her mainstream fame surged after her rel...

On February 21, 2026, Benfica hosts AVS at Estádio da Luz in a crucial Primeira Liga match. Benfica, currently in third place with 52 points, aims to extend their unbeaten streak and strengthen their title challenge, while AVS, at the bottom with onl...

A 64-year-old man died early Wednesday morning following a solo-vehicle crash on N Pershing Avenue in Stockton, CA. The incident occurred at the 2900 block of North Pershing Ave, where rescuers responded and transported the male passenger to a hospit...

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot for Friday, February 20, 2026, was estimated at $416 million with a cash option of $193.1 million. The winning numbers for the draw were 15, 63, 58, 48, 40, with Mega Ball 2. The jackpot, last won in New Jersey on De...

A significant winter storm is approaching the New York City and tri-state area, with forecasts predicting 5 to 12 inches of snow as part of a weekend nor-easter. Winter storm watches have been issued for NYC, New Jersey, Long Island, the Hudson Valle...

A federal judge in Virginia expressed serious concerns about the US government's actions in a raid on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s home. The judge, William B. Porter, declined to immediately order the return of devices seized in January...

Air traffic controllers warn of potential disruptions at airports this summer due to staffing shortages. Recent weeks have seen runway restrictions at Dublin Airport and an overnight closure at Cork Airport. The Irish Air Traffic Controllers Associat...

On February 17, 2026, a series of crashes involving semi-trucks, a Tesla, and multiple vehicles occurred on Interstate 5 near Sutterville Road and the Sacramento Zoo. The incidents resulted in injuries, traffic delays, and vehicle damage. The first c...

Markhoff & Mittman, P.C., a law firm established in 1933, has announced an expansion of its work injury lawyer services in Goshen, New York, and across the Hudson Valley. This strategic move aims to address the rising number of workplace injury claim...

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot for the February 20, 2026, drawing was estimated at $416 million with a cash option of $193.1 million. The winning numbers were 15, 40, 48, 58, 63, with Mega Ball 2. The jackpot was last won in New Jersey on December...

Markhoff & Mittman, P.C., a law firm established in 1933 specializing in personal injury and workers’ compensation law in New York, has announced an expansion of its work injury legal services in 2026. The firm is increasing its resources to better s...

OSHA has proposed a fine of $257,707 against Construction Labor Services, an Alabama-based contractor, following an investigation into a deadly sewer gas incident that resulted in the deaths of two workers. The incident occurred on August 11, 2025, i...

India is seeking to secure its first-ever bilateral series victory against Australia in women's T20 cricket during the third and final match of the series at Adelaide Oval. The series is tied at 1-1, with both teams having won one match each. India n...

New Zealand faces Pakistan in the opening match of the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the spin-friendly Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The match is part of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and is scheduled to start at 7 pm local time (1:30 p...

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, accompanied by communal prayers and Qur'an reading. In Syria, the traditional role of the Mesaharaty—an individual who awakens the community with rhythmic b...

A 64-year-old man died early Wednesday morning following a solo vehicle crash on N Pershing Avenue in Stockton, California. The incident occurred at the 2900 block of North Pershing Avenue, where the man was a passenger in a vehicle that lost control...

Ramadan 2026 begins on February 17 in Saudi Arabia, confirmed by moon sighting, and is expected to end around March 30, with Eid al-Fitr celebrations likely starting on April 9. The Islamic lunar calendar determines the start of Ramadan through moon ...

Scientists have discovered plume-like structures deep inside Greenland's ice sheet, which they now believe are caused by thermal convection—a process usually associated with Earth's mantle. Using computer modeling, researchers simulated a 2.5 km thic...

Alianza Lima faces Sport Boys in a crucial match tonight at 8:00 p.m. at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, with both teams aiming for victory. The game is broadcast live via Liga 1 MAX, available on multiple platforms including Movistar TV, DIRECTV, and ...

The upcoming college basketball game between No. 7 Purdue and Indiana is a highly anticipated rivalry showdown scheduled for February 20, 2026, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. Purdue, with an overall record of 21-5 and an 11-4 record in the Big Te...

US envoy Mike Huckabee has expressed support for Israel's expansion across the Middle East, stating it would be 'fine' if Israel took all land from the Nile to the Euphrates, citing biblical rights. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Huckabee empha...

This weekend features a highly anticipated showdown between No. 1 Michigan and No. 3 Duke, with both teams ranked in the top two of the NCAA Power Rankings. Michigan, holding a 25-1 record, recently defeated No. 7 Purdue convincingly and is considere...

Alysa Liu delivered a carefree, joyous, and gold-medal-winning performance at the Winter Olympics, standing out as a unique figure in the sport. Her victory marked the first U.S. women’s figure skating gold in 24 years. Liu, who retired at 16 after e...

The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing for their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center, with the team on a recent winning streak, having won five of their last six games. Despite their success, star player Giannis Antetokounmpo...

The Fortnite collaboration with Solo Leveling has been officially revealed, featuring skins of Sung Jin Woo and other characters from the mobile game Solo Leveling: Arise. The skins were teased in a trailer by Epic Games, indicating a crossover based...

Recent analyses suggest that the traditional Premier League table does not tell the full story of team performances. Several alternative league tables have been proposed, each offering different perspectives on team rankings based on various hypothet...

Tenley Albright, now 90, and Carol Heiss, 86, recently revisited their historic victories at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, marking 70 years since their triumphs. Albright, who won gold despite battling polio and sustaining a d...

Ignacio Buse defeated Joao Fonseca in the second round of the Rio Open presented by Claro, spoiling the Brazilian player's home tournament ambitions. The match, which Buse won 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 after two hours and 26 minutes, was marked by Fonseca’s 43 u...

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands won a surprising gold medal in the 1500-meter speed skating event at the Winter Olympics in Milan, finishing just 0.06 seconds ahead of Norwegian Ragne Wiklund. This victory marks her first Olympic gold, a...

World leaders from Canada and Germany publicly declare the collapse of the international rules-based order, citing the events in Gaza as the decisive moment. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledge that th...

Season 3 of The Night Agent, based on Matthew Quirk's novel, continues to explore political intrigue, conspiracy, and character-driven drama. The season picks up nearly a year after Season 2, with Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) navigating a complex...

Sean Strickland, a former UFC middleweight champion, is returning to action after over a year to fight Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night in Houston, Texas. The event takes place at Toyota Center on February 21, 2026. Strickland, who last competed ...

‘56 Days’ is a psychological thriller miniseries on Prime Video, loosely based on Catherine Ryan Howard’s novel. The show opens with a disturbing scene of a body in a bathtub, setting a gripping tone. The story unfolds across two timelines: the prese...

The upcoming college basketball game between VCU Rams and Saint Louis Billikens is set for Feb. 20, 2026, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Saint Louis, ranked No. 18, enters the game with a 24-2 record and a perfect 16-0 at home, while VCU holds a 21-...

Nvidia is reportedly in negotiations to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI, which could value the AI startup at a $730 billion pre-money valuation. This investment is separate from a previously announced $100 billion infrastructure agreement between ...

The 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles is underway, with weather disruptions affecting Round 1. The projected cut line is currently at even par, with 50 players guaranteed to advance to the weekend, and the possibility o...

The upcoming Liga MX Clausura 2026 match between Tigres UANL and Pachuca is set to take place on February 20 at the Estadio Universitario in Monterrey. Both teams are in strong form, with Pachuca under the leadership of Esteban Solari arriving with a...

The Brooklyn Nets face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a back-to-back game on February 20, 2026, at Paycom Center. The Nets, returning from a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, will be without Nic Claxton due to an ankle injury and face a Thunder team mis...

‘Paradise’ Season 2 continues to blend earnest storytelling with surprising twists, expanding its universe beyond the initial bunker setting. The season opens with a standalone episode featuring Annie (Shailene Woodley) surviving the apocalypse at Gr...

League of Legends Patch 26.4 introduces significant updates, including champion rebalancing, new skins, and system adjustments. The patch celebrates the Lunar Revel event with Petals of Spring skins for champions like Camille, Jayce, Katarina, Lillia...

Ryan Garcia and Mario Barrios are set to face off at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with both fighters aiming to end their respective winless droughts. Garcia, with a record of 24-2 and coming off a no-contest after testing positive for a banned substa...

The Cleveland Cavaliers, riding a four-game winning streak, are set to face the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. The Cavs recently defeated the Brooklyn Nets 112-84, improving their overall record to 35-21 and ...

Learner Tien, a 20-year-old left-handed player, made a remarkable comeback at the Delray Beach Open, defeating defending champion Miomir Kecmanovic in a three-set thriller with scores of 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-6(5). Tien was two points away from defeat when ...

The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies are set to face off at FedExForum on February 20, 2026, with tip-off at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on KJZZ, Jazz+, and FDSSE, and tickets are available on StubHub. The Grizzlies, with a 20-33 record, aim...

The upcoming 'Baywatch' reboot, scheduled for the 2026-2027 season on Fox, is generating excitement with in-person auditions and the return of original cast member David Chokachi as Cody Madison. The series, led by Stephen Amell as adult Hobie Buchan...

The 2026 MLS season is set to be one of the most exciting yet, with Lionel Messi poised to make a significant impact at Inter Miami and Son Heung-min leading LAFC. The league celebrates its 30th anniversary amid a busy off-season where teams have mad...

The Religious Affairs Directorate has announced the Ramadan timetable for Bursa and Burdur for 2026. In Bursa, on February 20, 2026, the Iftar time is scheduled for 6:51 PM, with Sahur at 6:20 AM. The schedule indicates a gradual shift in prayer time...

Susan Rice has publicly stated that when Democrats regain control of Congress, they will pursue a strict 'accountability agenda' targeting individuals and institutions that supported Donald Trump. In an interview with Preet Bharara, Rice emphasized t...

Quinn Hughes and Brady Tkachuk, now NHL stars and Olympians, shared a formative experience during their teenage years when they lived together with Keith Tkachuk, Brady’s father, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 2015 to 2017. Keith, a former NHL star and...

Slovakia has emerged as a surprising contender in the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament, with a talented young core led by Juraj Slafkovský, Simon Nemec, and Dalibor Dvorský. These players, who have known each other since childhood and pla...

LSU baseball, ranked No. 1, opened the 'Live Like Lou Jax Classic' against Indiana at VyStar Ballpark in Jacksonville on February 20, 2026. LSU, with a 5-0 record, faced Indiana, which started the season 1-3. The game was a high-scoring affair, with ...

Brazilian social media influencer Bianca Dias died at age 27 following complications from major plastic surgery. She suffered a pulmonary embolism, a serious risk associated with cosmetic procedures, after experiencing shortness of breath during her ...

Hilary Knight and Evan Bates have been named as Team USA's flag bearers for the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Both athletes are making their fifth Olympic appearance, with Knight's final Olympics and Bates's first time in thi...

Tate McRae, a Canadian pop star from Calgary with nearly 10 million Instagram followers, is romantically linked to U.S. men's hockey star Jack Hughes, who plays for the New Jersey Devils. Despite her Canadian roots, McRae appears to support Team USA ...

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, known from MTV's Jersey Shore, announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer called adenocarcinoma. She shared her health update via TikTok, revealing that early detection has given her a positive outlook and ...

The 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid featured the iconic US men's hockey team's victory over the Soviet Union, known as the Miracle on Ice, considered the greatest American sporting event of the 20th century. The US team, composed of college playe...

Austin celebrates National Margarita Day with a variety of top local spots offering unique margaritas, including La Condesa's Margarita la Clásica, ATX Cocina's classic on the rocks, and De Nada Cantina's strong seasonal options. Other favorites incl...

In 2025, the DP World Tour named Marco Penge as the Player of the Year, recognizing his breakthrough season with three wins and a rise into the world's top 30, despite Rory McIlroy winning the Race to Dubai and completing the career Grand Slam by win...

Juraj Slafkovsky, the NHL star and former MVP of Beijing 2022, has once again been a standout at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. At just 21, he leads Slovakia to the semi-finals, scoring seven points (3 goals, 4 assists) and playing a crucia...

Connor Hellebuyck, despite a challenging NHL season with the Winnipeg Jets, has been a standout performer for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics. His calm, confident demeanor and exceptional play have made him a key asset as the U.S. advances to th...

Microsoft is undergoing significant leadership changes within its gaming division. Phil Spencer, who led Xbox for nearly a decade and helped expand Microsoft's gaming business through acquisitions like Activision Blizzard, is retiring after 38 years ...

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics has showcased the remarkable performances of the Tkachuk brothers, Brady and Matthew, who are key players for Team USA's men's ice hockey team. Brady Tkachuk, known for his gritty style and physical play, has br...

The Seattle Mariners have begun their 2026 spring training with a focus on developing prospects and preparing for the upcoming season amid the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Manager Dan Wilson announced the first spring lineup, featuring promising pro...