Sports24 - News — February 23, 2026 (page 2)

Bayern Munich News: Inter Milan in talks with Leon Goretzka

Is the FC Bayern midfielder headed to Italy?

South Africa international scores back-to-back in Europe

SA Star on target again abroadPhoto: BILD/ GEPA Pictures Antonio Van Wyk found the back of the net for SV Ried as they played to a 1-1 draw with WSG Tirol in the Austrian Bundesliga on Sunday.The Sout...

Detroit's Carter Bears Continues To Dominate Junior Ranks, Could Make Early Jump To Pros

Detroit's promising forward Carter Bear dominates juniors, showcasing pro-ready skills. His rapid development fuels early jump speculation for the NHL.

Jacks drop Border Bell Dual to Bison, 20-13

BROOKINGS, S.D. (SDSU) — The Jacks came up short in their dual against the Bison Sunday afternoon, as NDSU scored the upset victory over No. 19 SDSU, 20-13. The Bison pulled off key upsets at 125, 157, 197 and 285 pounds during the dual. Starting the match off, No. 19 Brady Roark and No. 27 Ezekiel Witt went […]

Thekla Says Problem With Authority Led Her To AEW

Thekla recently revealed that she had hoped to join AEW since the promotion's inception in 2019, leading up to her debut last year.

The Guardian

North Korea: world’s most secretive nation lands in spotlight at Women’s Asian Cup | Samantha Lewis

The world’s No 9-ranked team, who have been largely absent from international competitions for over a decade, is reaping the benefits of state-sponsored investmentIn 1986, when Norwegian delegate Ellen Wille stood on stage at Fifa’s annual congress in Mexico and demanded the creation of a World Cup for women, it spark…

Desmond Bane scores 36 points to help the Magic hold off the Clippers, 111-109

Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Wendell Carter Jr. had 15 points and 14 rebounds and Tristan da Silva scored 13 for the Magic, who improved to 5-2 since Feb. 5. Kawhi Leo…

Desmond Bane scores 36 points to help the Magic hold off the Clippers, 111-109

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North Korea: world’s most secretive nation lands in spotlight at Women’s Asian Cup | Samantha Lewis - The Guardian

North Korea: world’s most secretive nation lands in spotlight at Women’s Asian Cup | Samantha Lewis The Guardian

Daily Mail

Tennis chiefs urged to rescue tennis stars stuck in Mexico for ATP and WTA tournaments amid cartel violence

Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, who was Mexico's most wanted man and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel, was killed during a security operation to arrest him.

Notre Dame’s Women’s Basketball: Irish blowout SMU on the road

You can play the Ice Cube music if you want… Hannah Hidalgo and Notre Dame earned it.

Top 10 plays of the week – February 22, 2026

M.J. Baird brings you the top 10 plays from around Texoma sports for the week ending on Sunday February 22, 2026. 10. Reese Williams & Landri Beck | Holliday9. Bella Wood & Tori Beard | Memorial8. Kamora Johnson & Tori Beard | Memorial7. Hadlee Betts | Legacy6. Cooper Coleman | Henrietta5. Ryan Gates & Kingston […]

Midwestern State vs UT-Permian Basin: College softball – February 22, 2026

Midwestern State battled UT-Permian Basin in a Lone Star Conference softball doubleheader at Mustangs Park. The Falcons beat the Mustangs 2-0 in game one. The Mustangs responded with an 18-1 victory in game two to earn a series split.

MJ’s Motivation: “Building a championship ecosystem” – February 22, 2026

Do you ever stop and think about how our surroundings impact our results? The environment in which we exist can absolutely accelerate our growth. But it can also quietly sabotage it. This is a concept from James Clear’s book “Atomic Habits.” Let’s relate it to sports: Its easy to blame a teams failure on a […]

Beaverton's Westview High alum Kara Braxton, two-time WNBA champion, dies at 43

Kara Braxton, a former WNBA player with ties to the Portland area, died Saturday in a car accident in Atlanta, Georgia, according to a report by The Oregonian. The WNBA mourned her passing Sunday in a post on X, calling Braxton a two-time WNBA champion and 10-season veteran who played for the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shoc…

Fox Sports

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Duke, Michigan Lead the Way; Houston Falls

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his latest men's college hoops rankings with Duke taking over the top spot after its big win over Michigan.

Pastoralists welcome downpour months after drought forced them to destock

South Australian pastoralists are preparing to buy livestock after the weekend's downpours brought more than 60 millimetres to some areas.

Atlético Nacional bring back two Colombia internationals

Atlético Nacional was close to signing two stars from the Colombia National Team, as they kept Stefan Medina and Miguel Ángel Borja on their radar. However, the transfers could not go through.In rec...

Photos: Orlando Under Armour Camp Series 2026

Lake Brantley 2028 quarterback Jackson Stecher at the Under Armour Camp Series event at Bishop Moore Catholic High School, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Chris Hays/Orlando Sentinel) Jones 2027 offensive lineman Aaron Lucero at the Under Armour Camp Series event at Bishop Moore Catholic High School, Suday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Ch…

Atlético Nacional bring back two Colombia internationals

Gamecocks down Air Force Sunday

COLUMBIA – The University of South Carolina baseball team plated four runs in the first two innings and used solid pitching to the tune of 10 strikeouts in a 4-2 win over Air Force Sunday afternoon (Feb. 22) to close the Salute the Troops Tournament at Founders Park. Air Force plated a run in the first […]

Illinois gymnastics hosts UCLA, Jordan Chiles to record-setting crowd

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A record-setting 6,813 fans flocked to State Farm Center to watch Illinois gymnastics take on a two-time Olympian. Illinois women’s gymnastics hosted UCLA in the Bruins’ first trip to Champaign since Big Ten expansion. UCLA is led by two-time Olympian Jordan Chiles, and the demand to see the f…

Wright State loses to Robert Morris on Senior Day

The Wright State men’s basketball team never led on Senior Day on Sunday afternoon.

'No longer sustainable': Nine newspapers to stop printing in Tasmania

Rising production costs and growing digital audiences are behind the company's decision to no longer print and distribute its newspapers, which includes The Age and The Financial Review, in Tasmania.

Homegrown and Historic: Gracie Gilpin’s journey at Emporia State

EMPORIA (KSNT) – For Gracie Gilpin, putting on an Emporia State jersey has always meant more. Long before she burst onto the scene in the college ranks, Gilpin was a kid in the stands at White Auditorium, watching Hornets basketball and imagining what it would be like to wear the black and gold. “I’ve grown […]

“Gonna Keep My Mouth Shut”: Christopher Bell Targets Carson Hocevar Without Saying Much

Last year, Christopher Bell won the second race of the season at the EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. It looked like he could repeat the feat on Sunday night as he ran at the top of the field towards the end of the Autotrader 400.

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic escape Clippers late behind Bane’s 36 points

The Magic were already facing an uphill battle when they entered Sunday’s game against the Clippers inside Intuit Dome. Not only was Orlando at a rest disadvantage playing on the second night of a back-to-back at Los Angeles, but Jamahl Mosley‘s squad was also without Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain injury manage…

Luka Doncic makes quip about Lakers’ three techs in blowout loss to Celtics

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic had a sharp response when asked about their technical fouls against the Boston Celtics.

Special Olympics Arkansas athletes prepare to head to Minnesota for national competition

CONWAY, Ark. – Arkansas will send 68 athletes and 22 coaches to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games this June in Minnesota, where they will face competitors from across the country in 11 sports. The team, representing Special Olympics Arkansas, includes athletes competing in events ranging from pickleball t…

Sporting News

Vikings urged to trade for $8 million quarterback to challenge J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings have to get better quarterback play going forward and it wouldn't be surprising to see the team make a bold move this offseason.

Vikings urged to trade for $8 million quarterback to challenge J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings have to get better quarterback play going forward and it wouldn't be surprising to see the team make a bold move this offseason.

Roundtable Rundown EP 10: Can Chris Sale Win Another Cy Young in 2026?

The latest Roundtable Rundown episode features a conversation about Chris Sale's 2026 Cy Young chances.

Moore downplays Collingwood's injury concerns ahead of season opener

Several of Collingwood's defensive stalwarts have suffered interrupted preseasons, but skipper Darcy Moore isn't concerned just yet.

Bubba Wallace Credits Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Driver for Inspiration After Mark Martin’s Public Praise

Bubba Wallace came away from Atlanta with mixed emotions, but also a source of inspiration. After watching 23-year-old Rajah Caruth’s run a day earlier, which earned public praise from Mark Martin for the saves he pulled off during the race, Wallace admitted the performance stood out to him, especially with Caruth dri…

LeBron James still hasn't forgotten Jaylen Brown's criticism of Bronny during the Summer League

LeBron James called out Jaylen Brown for "that s**t he said about Bronny at Summer League" in 2024 on Sunday night.

Paul Rothrock sparks Sounders to 2-0 victory over Rapids in season opener

Paul Rothrock had a goal and an assist after replacing an injured Jordan Morris early in the first half and the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0 in a rainy season opener on Sunday night. Seattle lost Morris to a noncontact injury in the 8th minute and Rothrock had a hand in staking the Sounders to a 1-0 l…

Sporting News

Maine's MPA high school boys basketball playoff brackets, full results and schedules for 2026 state championships

Maine's state championship pairings are set for this coming weekend's state championships in Augusta, Bangor, and Portland.

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Maine's MPA high school boys basketball playoff brackets, full results and schedules for 2026 state championships - Yahoo Sports Canada

Maine's MPA high school boys basketball playoff brackets, full results and schedules for 2026 state championships Yahoo Sports Canada

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Welsh Open 'should be in south Wales, 100%' - Page - Yahoo Sports Canada

Welsh Open 'should be in south Wales, 100%' - Page Yahoo Sports Canada

The Independent

IOC president hails ‘new kind of Winter Games’ at Milan-Cortina closing ceremony

A spectacular, opera-themed ceremony at Verona’s 2,000-year old Roman amphitheatre hailed new heroes of skeleton and mixed team snowboard cross.

The Independent

Team GB’s record over the years as their best ever Winter Olympics ends

The Press Association takes a statistical look at the 2026 Games and Britain’s record over the years.

The Independent

Winter Olympics 2026: Samba in Stelvio snow, penis injections and British glory

They will serve as a blueprint for future editions or how to host a Games without losing its essential snow-bound setting.

Walter Pandiani, de la élite a entrenar en la quinta división: “Tenía que ser el mejor para no tener que recoger basura el día de mañana”

‘El Rifle’, hoy entrenador del Palencia, recuerda su carrera desde el banquillo que ocupa en el equipo de 3ª RFEF

La relativa importancia del tamaño en los jugadores de la NBA

El periodista Álvaro Paricio recoge la historia de siete jugadores de la liga estadounidense cuya estatura distaba mucho de la media

Perded, perded, malditos

De estos Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno me están cautivando algunas historias ligadas al fracaso y al dolor. Esas no exigen saber demasiado, solo lo justo

La fotografía de Vinicius y Mbappé es la esquela del Madrid en El Sadar

Se ha viralizado oportunamente un fotograma del Osasuna-Real Madrid que muestra al 7 y al 10 parados en la misma posición

Sporting News

Karl-Anthony Towns understands the immense pressure he is under for the New York Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns has come under fire for some underwhelming performances, and he understands the pressure he is under.

Claressa Shields pounds out lopsided victory over rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn

Claressa Shields won a lopsided unanimous decision over Franchon Crews-Dezurn to successfully defend her undisputed heavyweight championship at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night. Crews-Dezurn, who holds a super-middleweight title, fell to 10-3. “I had to take my time tonight,” Shields said.

Two men charged over Goldfields stabbing

Two men are charged and another is flown to Perth with life-threatening stab wounds, after a weekend altercation in Kambalda.

What led to ex-Sydney police boss's alleged assault after knock and run game

A former senior Sydney police officer accused of assaulting two men with a baseball bat who played a drunken game of knock and run at his house has told a court he "wasn't there to play" with home invaders.