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Juan Soto, Nolan McLean’s epic 10-pitch Mets battle even featured Rock Paper Scissors

Observations from Mets’ spring training on Thursday.

Daily Mail

Nathan Cleary set to miss the start of NRL season while footy media personality calls for BIG ban for Dolphins forward

Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary is set to miss the opening two rounds of the NRL season in a major blow for the Panthers, while the Dolphins are facing a hit to the engine room

NOTES: Men’s Basketball Travels to Brookings for Matchup with Jackrabbits - University of North Dakota Athletics

NOTES: Men’s Basketball Travels to Brookings for Matchup with Jackrabbits University of North Dakota Athletics

HIGHLIGHTS: No. 11 Rams cruise past Oklahoma Christian in series opener

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Angelo State Rams stay in the win column Friday night (video courtesy of Brian Cunningham). After a 3-3 start, the Angelo State Rams have found their groove with a five-game winning streak. Following their four-game sweep over the Sul Ross State Lobos last weekend, the …

Pete Alonso gives Yankees early reminder of what ‘damage’ he can do in AL East

The Orioles-Yankees rivalry is a little different than Mets-Yankees, but Alonso said he was looking forward to it.

HIGHLIGHTS: Lake View girls soccer team celebrates first-ever win over Greenwood

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Judging by their reactions after Friday ‘s match against Greenwood, you would have thought that the Lake View High School girls soccer team had just won a state championship. And who could blame them? After a 3-3 tie in regulation, the District 2-4A match went to a penalty-…

Paulo Fonseca: From a nine-month ban to rebuilding Lyon’s reputation – ‘Football is a pleasure’ - The New York Times

Paulo Fonseca: From a nine-month ban to rebuilding Lyon’s reputation – ‘Football is a pleasure’ The New York Times

ABC News

Man charged over 'lit incendiary device' allegedly thrown during Navy chief's speech

A man faces court accused of throwing a fake explosive device through a Canberra hotel window during a speech from the Chief of Navy.

ABC News

Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch

The six month old macaque's relationship with a soft toy orangutan has become an internet sensation.

‘I’d Stubbornly Survive’ – How Ayaka Miura Became MMA’s Most Feared And Loved ‘Zombie’

The Japanese star reveals the origins of her nickname and details her plan to survive a zombie apocalypse.

HIGHLIGHTS: WIAA girls wrestling sectionals

(WFRV) – Friday night, girls wrestlers from across Northeast Wisconsin punched their tickets to state with sectional victories. The WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament begins Thursday, February 26, and runs through Championship Saturday on February 28. To see highlights from the D.C. Everest sectional, click th…

Oakland's Bishop O'Dowd HS women's soccer team heads into playoffs with historic season

"We want to go all the way": Going back to last year, the O'Dowd Dragons are now unbeaten in their last 32 regular season game - rising from relative obscurity just a few years ago to the top team in the North Coast Section.

Milan Cortina: What to watch today in the Winter Olympics — Jordan Stolz aims for third gold, while U.S. women's curling plays for bronze (2/21)

Stolz will be racing in the mass start, and a monumental curling medal is on the line for the American women.

Merrimack Edges Saints in Overtime Heartbreaker - Siena University Athletics

Merrimack Edges Saints in Overtime Heartbreaker Siena University Athletics

Shaheen Afridi dropped, Babar Azam demoted due to loss against India? What Pakistan coach says on 'paradigm shift'

Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson rejected claims that dropping Shaheen Afridi and demoting Babar Azam against Namibia were reactions to their loss against India. Hesson stated these changes were tactical, aiming to optimize player roles and improve powerplay performance, with Babar's strike rate in that phase being a…

Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks game preview

Tonight, the Houston Rockets head to world’s most famous (indoor) arena to take on the New York Knicks in a primetime game on national television. Houston is coming off a close and hard-fought win over the upstart Charlotte Hornets. New York, meanwhile, is coming off a loss against the upstart Detroit Pistons, the sam…

Spin issue, dropped catches: Is India's 'best yet to come' in T20 World Cup?

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the team's best is yet to come despite a steady group stage. He highlighted catching as an area for improvement and identified Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah as crucial players for the Super Eight stage.

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Manzanares pone a prueba la gran dinámica del Barça

El Barça de fútbol sala encadena 11 partidos sin perder que le han valido para escalar al liderato liguero y clasificarse para la Final Four de la Copa del Rey, una gran dinámica que buscarán seguir ampliando en la visita de este sábado (17.00 horas) en la pista de Manzanares. Los manchegos fueron el último equipo cap…

UFC Houston Results: Strickland vs. Hernandez

Sean Strickland, Anthony Hernandez try to get big step closer to UFC title shot

Yankees news: Gerrit Cole faces hitters, looks excellent

Gerrit Cole impresses in first live BP; Elmer Rodríguez dominates as Yankees drop spring opener, captain praises Cole

Bayern Munich News: Borussia Dortmund could be contender for Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade

FC Bayern vs. BVB for Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade?

Yankees news: Gerrit Cole faces hitters, looks excellent

Gerrit Cole impresses in first live BP; Elmer Rodríguez dominates as Yankees drop spring opener, captain praises Cole

Friday's High School Basketball Scores - Alton Telegraph

Friday's High School Basketball Scores Alton Telegraph

Virginia Tech football: Ex-Hokies, Pro Bowl G Wyatt Teller will have a new team in 2026

Former Hokie Wyatt Teller will have a new team in 2026.

Midnight Mania: Is Nickal Vs. Colby On?!? ‘See You Soon’

Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight!

Port Byron girls basketball storms back in 4th quarter to knock off Thousand Islands in Class C section opener - Syracuse.com

Port Byron girls basketball storms back in 4th quarter to knock off Thousand Islands in Class C section opener Syracuse.com

Tyler Legacy Lady Raiders fall to Cedar Hill in double overtime in area round

WILLS POINT, Texas (KETK) — We had a rematch in the 6A-D1 area round of the girls’ high school basketball playoffs, as Tyler Legacy looked to knock off the Cedar Hill Lady Longhorns. This turned into a heavyweight fight, which needed two overtimes to decide a winner, but in the end, Cedar Hill prevailed, beating […]

Sporting News

Jared McCain loves how the Oklahoma City Thunder has made him comfortable after joining

Jared McCain has naturally slotted into his new role with the Oklahoma City Thunder after the trade.

Jared McCain loves how the Oklahoma City Thunder has made him comfortable after joining

Jared McCain has naturally slotted into his new role with the Oklahoma City Thunder after the trade.

KSN Courtside: Basketball scores and highlights - KSN-TV

KSN Courtside: Basketball scores and highlights KSN-TV

Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 122-111 loss at the Minnesota TimberWolves

Assigning Grades for the Mavericks in their 122-111 loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves

Hilton advances with double-overtime win over Portside

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The second-seeded Hilton Cadets held off a Portside Royals rally to advance to the Class A semifinals. Hilton opened the scoring just three minutes in with a goal from Hunter Huttemann. Portside responded at the start of the second period, as Wyatt Pentz knotched a goal to make it 1-1. Hilton’…

KELOLAND SportsZone – February 20

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The second to last winter KELOLAND SportsZone aired Friday night with another busy evening of local sports. This week’s show featured nine games from around the area. GAMES FEATURED IN KELOLAND SPORTSZONE: The final KELOLAND SportsZone of the 2026 winter sports season will air Friday, Februa…

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. not shying away from lofty 50-50 goal entering contract year

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is already jumping ahead to talk of a 50-50 season, which has only been done once in the history of the game, by Shohei Ohtani.

Crossroads Girls Basketball Scoreboard: Area Round Playoffs - crossroadstoday.com

Crossroads Girls Basketball Scoreboard: Area Round Playoffs crossroadstoday.com

Friday Scoreboard – February 20

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — View Friday’s scores from a busy night across KELOLAND here. HOCKEYAugustana 3 St. Thomas 3 F/SOW WBBDakota St. 85 Dickinson St. 63 F MBBDakota St. 84 Dickinson St. 74 F GLEAGUEValley 116 Sioux Falls 110 F Girls BasketballDell Rapids St. Mary 57 Baltic 27 FWall 60 Belle Fourche 31 FGroton […]

Friday Night Lights part one (2-20-26)

Friday Night Lights (2-20-26): High school boys basketball (District 10 playoffs): 4A quarterfinals: Cathedral Prep 85 – Oil City 61 Warren 49 – Fairview 36 Sharon 39 – Girard 31 Hickory 70 – Harbor Creek 51 2A quarterfinals: Mercyhurst Prep 78 – Union City 30 Saegertown 66 – Sharpsville 41 Cochranton 48 – Rocky Grove…

Sulphur Springs eliminates Lindale 35-29 in girls area round

LONE OAK, Texas (KETK) — We had a massive matchup in the 4A-D1 ranks of the area round of the girls’ high school basketball playoffs, as the Lindale Lady Eagles faced off against Sulphur Springs. Lindale had the lead in the 2nd half, but Sulphur Springs was able to rally to win it, 35-29, advancing […]

High School Basketball Recap: Farmville Central at Kinston & JH Rose at White Oak

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school basketball season is heating up, starting with the season-ending showdown between Kinston and Farmville Central. Kinston got off to a hot start, but in the fourth quarter, Farmville just had more in the bank and won 63-48. In the girls’ game, Kinston was absolutely dominant, …

Friday Night Lights part two (2-20-26)

FNL play of the night (2-20-26)

FNL play of the night (2-20-26).

Topeka claims bragging rights, wins ‘Dean Smith Game’ over Emporia

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Dean Smith Traveling Trophy will reside in Topeka for the next year. The Topeka boys’ basketball team beat Emporia at home 73-69 to win the ‘Dean Smith Game.’ Emporia and Topeka play in the game annually named after legendary coach Dean Smith. He started his high school basketball career at Emporia…

Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill bristles at reporter question

In case you were wondering, Michael Bidwill is still the team president.

Powerhouse Plays – February 20

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We’ve hit our second to last SportsZone of the winter season, which means another edition of Powerhouse Plays. Powerhouse Plays features the top plays and playmakers from a Friday evening of sports. Games featured in KELOLAND SportsZone: Click the video player at the top of the page to watch…

District 3 boys basketball: Wilson falls to Red Lion in 6A; Berks Catholic, Schuylkill Valley advance

Isaiah Ogurcak scored 26 points to lead third-seeded Red Lion to a 50-45 victory over Wilson in the District 3 Class 6A boys basketball quarterfinals on Friday night at Red Lions High School. Wilson’s Correll Akings scored 13 points and went over the 1,000-point mark for his career and now has 1,002. Wilson drops down…

East Carolina baseball blanked by UNC, 10-0

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The East Carolina baseball team lost to the Tar Heels, 10-0. Game 1 of a three-site travel series goes to No. 10 North Carolina. In a big way, the Tar Heels rolled up 10 runs on 12 hits and blanked East Carolina 10-0 in 8 innings on the mercy rule. The […]

Topeka cruises by Emporia for a comfortable win

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Trojans are red hot. The Topeka girls basketball team won its 8th straight game Friday night, beating Emporia at home 58-40. Ahsieryrhuajh Rayton scored 20 for the Trojans in the win, while Trish Short added 13. Sasha Gotru had 10, and the Homecoming Queen Keimara Marshall had eight in the win. […]

Dodgers’ superstar Shohei Ohtani is predicted to lead MLB in these key stats in 2026

FanGraphs’ 2026 projections have Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani leading MLB in these key stats.

Siena men's basketball falls at Merrimack in overtime

Merrimack's Todd Brogna provided the dagger with a 3-pointer from the left corner that put the Warriors ahead 75-70 with 38 seconds remaining in overtime.

Silver Lake cruises to a win over St. Marys

SILVER LAKE (KSNT) – Fly eagles fly. Silver Lake girls basketball grabbed a dominant win on senior night, 68-31 over St. Marys. The Eagles were led by Savanah Wende with 20 points, followed by Karys Deiter with 18. In the first half, Silver Lake would put up back-to-back 20 plus point performances to lead 48-20 […]