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February 18, 2026

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What you need to know

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin, center, winner of an alpine ski, women's slalom race, is congratulated by second-placed Switzerland's Camille Rast, right, and third-placed Sweden's Anna Swenn Larsson, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought

Mikaela Shiffrin’s turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games. Read More.

Texas Tech star JT Toppin injures lower right leg in loss to Arizona State

Texas Tech star JT Toppin was doing his usual work in the paint Tuesday night, pouring in buckets and grabbing rebounds against Arizona State in a tough road environment. Read More.

In a golden masterclass, Norway's Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men’s team sprint. Read More.

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Beyond the score

Tiger Woods speaks to the media at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, ahead of the Genesis Invitational, where he is the tournament host.

Tiger Woods isn't ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain

Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf. Read More.

Union offers WNBA new CBA proposal, slightly lowering revenue share numbers, AP source says

The WNBA Players' Association sent a counterproposal to the WNBA on Tuesday for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Read More.

Giancarlo Stanton thinks Yankees career incomplete without World Series title

“It’s definitely incomplete,” he said Tuesday ahead of his ninth season in pinstripes. “The point of being a Yankee is being a champion.” Read More.

 

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USA Stars forward Scottie Barnes, center, celebrates with guard Cade Cunningham after a win over World during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.

Detroit’s stunning surge: Pistons enter post-All-Star play with the NBA’s best record

When the NBA starts post-All-Star play on Thursday, the Pistons — a franchise that last won a playoff series in 2008 — will start the night with the best record in the league, a smidge ahead of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Detroit is 40-13, Oklahoma City 42-14. Read More.

Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano will end their MMA retirements and fight each other in May

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will end their lengthy retirements from mixed martial arts to fight each other May 16 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Read More.

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