Orlando Books - News — February 13, 2026 (page 66)

Nuggets predicted to pair Nikola Jokic with $20 million Lakers outcast via buyout

An NBA writer believes the Denver Nuggets will land an ex-Los Angeles Lakers point guard.

Nuggets predicted to pair Nikola Jokic with $20 million Lakers outcast via buyout

An NBA writer believes the Denver Nuggets will land an ex-Los Angeles Lakers point guard.

How ‘stepping off' your putts can instantly improve your distance control

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Doug Spencer explains why you should step off the distance of your putts for better lags on the greens.

Daytona 500: Joey Logano and Chase Elliott win Duel qualifying races as Casey Mears and Anthony Alfredo race their way in

Mears got into the Daytona 500 on the final lap after Corey LaJoie crashed.

Kentucky busts out of the gates and knocks out Texas A&M early

Kentucky opened up on a 27-5 run and never looked back. They get the get right game they needed, defeating Texas A&M.

Daily Mail

Aussie F1 star Oscar Piastri loses legendary driver Mark Webber as part of his trackside support team

Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber have worked together for years - but now the former Red Bull driver will take a step back.

Patriots opening up DC position with Terrell Williams shifting to new role — and there’s already a favorite

The Patriots are opening up their defensive coordinator position after the 2025 season.Terrell Williams is being moved into a high-ranking role with the Patriots, setting the stage for a vacant...

Girls wrestling: Check out the Section 9 tourney seeds

The Section 9 girls wrestling committee has released the seeds for this Monday's tournament at Mount Saint Mary College.

Paulson Lifts UMD Men’s Basketball to First Victory Over Jamestown - umdbulldogs.com

Paulson Lifts UMD Men’s Basketball to First Victory Over Jamestown umdbulldogs.com

Western Pennsylvania native makes Olympic debut in skeleton

Western Pennsylvanian Dan Barefoot made his Olympic debut in skeleton on Thursday.

Paul Sullivan: Like other White Sox unforced errors, GM Chris Getz’s ‘switch hitter’ blunder will pass

Big crisis down at Camelback Ranch: New Chicago White Sox player Luisangel Acuña is not a switch hitter, despite being advertised as one by general manager Chris Getz. What this means for the rest of the 2026 season is unclear. But for Getz, beginning his fourth season on the job, it was an unforced error that fueled …

Daytona 500 starting lineup after Daytona Duel. NASCAR season awaits

The 41 starters are set for Sunday's 68th running of the Daytona 500, the Great American Race. Thursday's Duel qualifying races set the field.

KIA Autosport Athletes of the Week: Russell County Boys Basketball

SEALE, Al. (WRBL) – The goal for high school basketball teams is to be playing meaningful basketball in February and March. For the Russell County Warriors, their hard work over the last few seasons led to an area title Tuesday night, defeating Park Crossing 54–40. This senior-laden squad says they’ve worked to put th…

Arizona softball outlasts Drake in double-header

The Wildcats took both wins, but there was enough to raise concern

Stephon Castle is proud of how Jeremy Sochan handled his situation with the Spurs

Jeremy Sochan was waived by the Spurs, but he handled it quite professionally, which impressed Castle and the other Spurs players.

Stephon Castle is proud of how Jeremy Sochan handled his situation with the Spurs

Jeremy Sochan was waived by the Spurs, but he handled it quite professionally, which impressed Castle and the other Spurs players.

Channel 11 learns about what it takes to be an Olympic figure skater

As the 2026 Winter Olympics continue, we see skaters perform masterful jumps. Channel 11’s Jenna Harner went out on the ice to see how they learn to do it.

Chase Elliot wins Duel #2 as an emotional Alfredo locks into Daytona 500

It was a much calmer finish to the end of the second Duel qualifying race, despite a full cycle of pit stops

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Chase Elliott wins Duel #2 as an emotional Alfredo locks into Daytona 500

After a wildly chaotic Duel #1, things were far calmer in the second Duel qualifying race. Chase Elliott captured the checkered flag in the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, followed by Carson Hocevar, Kyle Larson, Michael McDowell, and Christopher Bell.The two Hendrick and Spire cars up front worked closely toget…

No. 10 Oklahoma rallies past Florida behind Vann’s 18 points - TSN

No. 10 Oklahoma rallies past Florida behind Vann’s 18 points TSN

Former Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng powers Bucks past Oklahoma City, 110-93

Former Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng had 19 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and four blocks, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Oklahoma City 110-93 on Thursday night. The Thunder traded Dieng just before the deadline. The 6-foot-9 Frenchman was the G-League Finals MVP as the Oklahoma City Blue won the championship in 2024…

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Mikayla Blakes' 34 Points Help Lift No. 5 Vanderbilt Past No. 4 Texas, 86-70

NCAA scoring leader Mikayla Blakes had 34 points as No. 5 Vanderbilt beat No. 4 Texas by double digits on Thursday night.

La Liga confirm Rayo Vallecano-Atletico Madrid moved from Vallecas due to pitch concerns

For the second weekend in a row, a match scheduled to take place at Vallecas will no longer to be played there. Rayo Vallecano’s home fixture against Atletico Madrid, which takes place on Sunday, ha...

Atletico Madrid manager Simeone heaps praise on Julian Alvarez as goal drought ends in Barcelona demolition

Atletico Madrid had one of their best nights of the season on Wednesday, as they defeated Barcelona 4-0 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie.As per Mar...

Rapid Recap: Bucks 110, Thunder 93

The Bucks get another terrific win with the power of friendship!

Mikayla Blakes scores 34 points to help No. 5 Vanderbilt beat No. 4 Texas - TSN

Mikayla Blakes scores 34 points to help No. 5 Vanderbilt beat No. 4 Texas TSN

Nikola Topić makes NBA debut with Thunder months after cancer diagnosis

Thunder guard Nikola Topić made his NBA debut against the Bucks on Thursday night, four months after he was diagnosed with cancer.

James Madison wins 81-79 in OT over Georgia State - Yahoo Sports Canada

James Madison wins 81-79 in OT over Georgia State Yahoo Sports Canada

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NBA fines multiple teams for sitting healthy players

The prevalence of gambling has yet to create serious issues for the NFL.

NBA fines multiple teams for sitting healthy players

The prevalence of gambling has yet to create serious issues for the NFL.

Luka Dončić’s 77x.world event in LA draws surprise appearance from Dirk and Austin Reaves

Lakers superstar Luka Dončić hosted his 77x.world event in Los Angeles, but the night turned into a memorable reunion when former teammate Dirk Nowitzki surprised him and Austin Reaves joined the celebration, highlighting their elite friendship and on-court chemistry.

BYU football player Parker Kingston charged with first-degree felony rape - heraldextra.com

BYU football player Parker Kingston charged with first-degree felony rape heraldextra.com

ABC News

Man accused of Tasmanian teenager's murder expected to stand trial in September

A man who has pleaded not guilty to murdering a 14-year-old girl could stand trial as early as September, the Supreme Court in Launceston has heard.

ABC News

How is the Lunar New Year of the Horse celebrated in Australia?

The Year of the Horse is here and 2026 is a rare "Red Horse" year. Find out what it means, which zodiac animal you are, and how Lunar New Year is celebrated across Australia.

Sell the team, Phil

It’s already past time.

Sportsnet

NBA Highlights: Bucks 110, Thunder 93

Ousmane Dieng had a game-high 19 points to go along with 11 rebounds and Bobby Portis added a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double off the bench to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-93.

Mavericks vs Lakers Preview and Injury Update: Searching for a win

All Star break awaits following this game

CBS Sports

NBA fines Jazz $500,000 and Pacers $100,000 over roster management

The league says the two teams prioritized 'draft position over winning'

Why the NBA fined Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers over roster management decisions

The NBA added another chapter to the tanking debate on Thursday, handing out fines to the Jazz and Pacers for roster management in recent games.

George Kittle’s Achilles Recovery Trending Toward 2026 Return - Yahoo Sports Canada

George Kittle’s Achilles Recovery Trending Toward 2026 Return Yahoo Sports Canada

Yankees 2026 Season Preview: Jasson Domínguez

Can The Martian finally achieve escape velocity in 2026? Or will a crowded depth chart keep him grounded?

Three Things the Texans' Offense Must Establish Early in 2026 - Yahoo Sports Canada

Three Things the Texans' Offense Must Establish Early in 2026 Yahoo Sports Canada

Miami (OH) embracing the pressure as Division I’s last unbeaten - TSN

Miami (OH) embracing the pressure as Division I’s last unbeaten TSN

Mikayla Blakes scores 34 points to help No. 5 Vanderbilt beat No. 4 Texas 86-70 - Toronto Star

Mikayla Blakes scores 34 points to help No. 5 Vanderbilt beat No. 4 Texas 86-70 Toronto Star

2026 NBA All-Star Weekend schedule: Games, events, times, teams, how to watch it all

The NBA's All-Star weekend is much more than just the All-Star Game itself.

Mikayla Blakes scores 34 points to help No. 5 Vanderbilt beat No. 4 Texas 86-70

NCAA scoring leader Mikayla Blakes had 34 points, Aubrey Galvan added 18 points and eight rebounds and No. 5 Vanderbilt beat No. 4 Texas 86-70 on Thursday night. Blakes raised her scoring average to 26.2 points. The Commodores (24-2, 10-2 Southeastern Conference) won their third straight over a Top 25 team and fourth …

ABC News

After 25 years, interstate football is back — but can it recapture its former fire?

After a break of more than a quarter of a century, a battle between two proud football states is returning in Perth for the AFL Origin 2026.

Daily Mail

NBA fines Jazz $500K and Pacers $100K for benching key stars as league gets tough on tanking

In an apparent crackdown on tanking NBA teams, the league has fined the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers six-figure sums for removing key players from winnable games.

NCAA issues statement responding to the Trinidad Chambliss decision

The Ole Miss QB returns to Oxford.

Sportsnet

NBA on Sportsnet: Mavericks vs. Lakers

The Mavericks look to halt an eight-game losing streak when they face the Lakers on Thursday. Catch all the action on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ and our live NBA tracker.