Illinois governor taken by surprise by Bears' statement on stadium in Indiana
The Bears appear to be playing Indiana and Illinois against each other as they attempt to get state taxpayers' help in building a new stadium.
Why the US women won -- and Canada lost -- 2026 Olympic gold
The thrilling 2-1 overtime victory capped off an incredible tournament for the team. What's next?
Lindsey Vonn reveals second personal heartbreak one day after Olympics ski crash
Lindsey Vonn has revealed the passing of her beloved dog, Leo, as she lay injured in a hospital bed in Italy following her Winter Olympics ski crash
What's on Alysa Liu's teeth? The story behind figure skater's style
Alysa Liu has one of the most distinctive styles at the Winter Olympics. Many fans notice a 'smiley' piercing and striped hair. Here's what they mean.
Gold hair, gold dress, gold medal: Alysa Liu radiates joy as Olympic champion
Four years after retiring at 16 years old, Team USA’s newest star has dazzled the figure skating world with endless exuberance and a penchant for the biggest stage.
Amber Glenn bounces back in Olympics free skate: Social media reactions
Here's how people are reacting to Amber Glenn's free skate program performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday.
Zion Williamson is about to get a large financial reward
Zion Williamson is quietly stacking up his number of games played. The New Orleans Pelicans star forward Williamson is set to have $16.9 million of his 2026-27 salary guaranteed by suiting up for Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, NBA salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan reports Thursday.
Cut before the last Olympics, this women's hockey player assisted on gold medal goal
Taylor Heise used the disappointment from being cut from 2022 Olympics squad to become one of US women's best players.
Shepherd hat-trick to Samra ton: Five top T20 World Cup performances so far
Cricket's T20 World Cup moves into the Super Eights stage on Saturday after two weeks of intense action in the 20-team tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Nissanka's second T20 international ton was laced with 10 fours as Sri Lanka clinched their Super Eights spot.
McIlroy shares Riviera clubhouse lead as Rai charges, Scheffler fades
Rory McIlroy weathered drenching rain and gusting winds to fire a five-under par 66 and seize a share of the clubhouse lead at the Genesis Invitational, where Aaron Rai was six-under through 16 holes when darkness halted play. A bogey at 16 briefly dropped him out of the lead, but McIlroy responded with a birdie at the par-five 17th.
The Olympics schedule today, Friday, February 20, 2026 (where to watch)
Here are all the events you can watch on the final Friday of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Report: Lakers targeting Giannis Antetokounmpo in trade
Right before the NBA trade deadline, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo told the team he was ready to be traded. Several teams were linked to a potential trade for Antetokounmpo, but he ended up staying past the deadline, with a report stating the Bucks were “never serious” regarding any talks for the star.
Women’s basketball: Iowa rolls past Purdue, 83-74
Ava Heiden and Taylor Stremlow went supernova to help a shorthanded Iowa squad grab another road win
Where is Nancy Kerrigan now? Inside the Olympic figure skater's life after Tonya Harding scandal
Nancy Kerrigan's life post-ice skating features a surprising chapter she once called "awful."
Genesis Invitational Thursday highlights: Play suspended, Aaron Rai leads
The 2026 Genesis Invitational is underway at Riviera Country Club, hosted by Tiger Woods. Get live updates, see the leaderboard, and find out how to watch the PGA Tour's signature event.
Dani Olmo says Barcelona 'must change a lot of things' to win the Champions League
The Spain star knows improvements are needed.
How US figure skaters Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn forged a tight friendship
Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn are favorites to make Team USA, and they've developed a tight friendship going into the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Mathurin scores 38 points in his Clippers home debut in 115-114 win over the Nuggets
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 points in his home debut for Los Angeles and the Clippers held off the Denver Nuggets 115-114 on Thursday night. Denver’s Jamal Murray had a chance to tie it on three free throws with 0.9 seconds remaining after a foul from Derrick Jones Jr. Murray made the first two before missing the third, wi...
Alexandra Eala breaks Naomi Osaka's Asian tennis record
Eala is now the youngest Asian WTA player to have top-10 wins in multiple WTA 1000 tournaments.
He's been an outspoken PGA Tour critic. Now he's joining its board
Lucas Glove, who has been one of the PGA Tour's most outspoken and, at times, critical players, is joining the Tour's governing boards. The post He’s been an outspoken PGA Tour critic. Now he’s joining its board appeared first on Golf.
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown issues strong response to Beverly Hills’ apology
Jaylen Brown is not happy with the public apology issued by the Beverly Hills Police Department after his event got shut down.
How Tabitha Peterson's clutch hammer shot saved USA from choking away curling semifinal spot
Here is more on Tabitha Peterson's incredible final shot to push the United States into the women's curling playoffs at the Olympics.
1,000-yard college football WR named 'biggest steal' in 2026 NFL draft
UConn’s breakout star Skyler Bell is gaining traction as the biggest potential steal in the 2026 NFL Draft after a 1,278-yard All-American season.
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball shares brief reaction to car accident during All-Star break
Following a narrow loss vs. Rockets, Hornets star LaMelo Ball speaks on the car crash he was involved in on Wednesday