The Boston Red Sox traded with the Milwaukee Brewers to get Caleb Durbin, an infielder, as part of a six-player deal. This trade adds depth to Boston's infield and gives Milwaukee new pitching prospects.
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The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers.
The trade included six players, with Kyle Harrison moving from Boston to Milwaukee.
Boston aimed for a right-handed infielder and considered Durbin valuable for his defense and speed.
Caleb Durbin was third in National League Rookie of the Year voting last season.
Boston also received infielder Andruw Monasterio, utility player Anthony Seigler, and a draft pick in the deal.
The Milwaukee Brewers received infielder David Hamilton and pitcher Shane Drohan.
The trade strengthens Boston's infield and gives Milwaukee promising pitching talent.
Durbin will stay under team control through 2031, important for Boston's long-term planning.
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Lindsey Vonn competed in the Milano Cortina Olympics despite having a torn ACL. After a crash during her downhill event, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation addressed concerns about the rules allowing her participation. They stated that athletes should make their own decisions about competing when injured.
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Lindsey Vonn competed in the Milano Cortina Olympics with a torn ACL.
She suffered a serious crash during the downhill event and was airlifted to a hospital.
Vonn underwent surgeries for a fractured left leg after the crash.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation faced criticism for allowing her to compete.
FIS president Johan Eliasch stated that athletes should decide if they are fit to compete.
Eliasch called Vonn's crash a rare and unfortunate event, part of the risks in ski racing.
Vonn publicly expressed her passion for skiing as her reason for competing despite her injury.
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Bangladesh has asked Pakistan to continue with their T20 World Cup match against India, which was in doubt due to a suggested boycott by Pakistan. The match is set for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and its outcome could impact future cricket arrangements and finances.
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Bangladesh wants Pakistan to play their World Cup match against India.
Pakistan was considering not playing the match because their government advised against it.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan initially supported Bangladesh's decision to pull out of games in India.
Talks between cricket officials from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) took place in Lahore.
The match is planned to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
If Pakistan doesn't play, they will lose points in the tournament.
Not playing the game could affect future cricket broadcast deals and revenue.
Smaller cricketing countries could be financially affected if there is a revenue cut.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are actively seeking additional starting pitchers as spring training approaches. This search is driven by concerns about their current roster, including injuries and unreliable performances from existing pitchers.
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The Phillies' roster is not yet finalized as they seek more starting pitchers.
Dave Dombrowski, the team's president, expects more trades due to a slow free-agent market.
Andrew Painter, a pitcher, is not yet ready for major league play.
Taijuan Walker has recently been unreliable as a pitcher.
Zack Wheeler is still recovering and may not start on opening day.
The team wants to avoid falling behind in their division due to pitching issues.
There are several available pitchers that the team can consider signing.
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The article details a promotional offer from BetMGM for sports betting enthusiasts. New users can claim a $1,500 risk-free bet and $50 in reward points by entering the promo code WEEK1550 and making an initial deposit. The offer applies to various sports events such as NBA games, college basketball matches, and the Olympics.
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BetMGM offers a promo code WEEK1550 for new users.
The offer includes a $1,500 risk-free bet and $50 in reward points.
To qualify, users must deposit at least $10.
The offer applies to NBA games, college basketball, and Olympic events.
Rewards points can be used in the BetMGM Sportsbook app.
Bonus bets expire seven days after being credited.
Specific promo options include odds boosts for selected sports events.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are considering drafting wide receiver Jordyn Tyson from Arizona State in the 2026 NFL Draft. This move is seen as a way to support their quarterback Patrick Mahomes after a tough 2025 season, where the team missed the playoffs and Mahomes was injured. The Chiefs are looking to improve their offense, especially with uncertainties about player retirements.
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The Kansas City Chiefs missed the 2025 playoffs.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in 2025.
Tight end Travis Kelce is considering retirement.
The Chiefs plan to focus on strengthening their offense.
Jordyn Tyson is a standout player from Arizona State.
Tyson had 711 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns in 2025.
The team is considering drafting Tyson to boost their wide receiver options.
The 2026 NFL Draft is still a few months away.
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The New York Yankees are starting the new season with a roster similar to last year's, affecting Jasson Domínguez's chances to secure a spot on the team. Despite being a top prospect, Domínguez may not get much playing time due to the return of key players and the re-signing of others.
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The Yankees will have a roster similar to last season's for the new baseball season.
Jasson Domínguez is a former top prospect who had a reduced role last season.
Domínguez was a leading candidate for a starting position if outfielders Trent Grisham or Cody Bellinger left in free agency, but both returned.
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and infielder Amed Rosario re-signed with the Yankees.
The final bench spot is expected to be contested between Domínguez and Oswaldo Cabrera.
Cabrera has the advantage due to his ability to play multiple positions, including shortstop.
If Giancarlo Stanton is healthy, it reduces opportunities for Domínguez to play.
Domínguez might appear in trade rumors since his playing time is limited.
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French coach Benoit Richaud is training 16 figure skaters from 13 different countries for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. He was seen wearing jackets from multiple countries, such as Canada and Georgia, because he coaches athletes from different nations. Coaching many athletes from various countries involves managing quick changes, like switching team jackets in a short time.
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Benoit Richaud is coaching 16 skaters from 13 countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
He was seen wearing both Canada and Georgia team jackets in a short time during an event.
Richaud explained that coaching multiple athletes is emotionally demanding.
He manages his clothing changes by keeping jackets with each skater's team.
Richaud won the Best Figure Skater Choreographer award at the 2024 ISU Skating Awards.
Rules in figure skating allow coaches to train athletes from different countries.
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The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. Initial reports say Bad Bunny's halftime show might have had record-breaking viewers, but the NFL hasn't confirmed this yet.
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The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in the Super Bowl.
Bad Bunny's halftime show reportedly had 135.4 million viewers, potentially a record.
The previous record for most-watched halftime show was 133.3 million by Kendrick Lamar.
The NFL has not released the official viewership numbers yet.
NFL officials caution against relying on unofficial viewership figures.
The Seahawks' defense was strong, forcing three turnovers and not allowing a touchdown until late in the game.
The NFL uses Nielsen's Big Data and Panel for viewership measurement.
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Lando Norris, the Formula 1 driver, is feeling more confident for the 2026 season after winning his first championship last year. McLaren's CEO, Zak Brown, stated that Norris and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, are expected to be strong contenders again. McLaren plans to keep their drivers free to compete against each other and hopes to perform well in the upcoming races.
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Lando Norris won his first Formula 1 championship in 2025.
McLaren launched their new car before the 2026 season starts in March.
Norris' teammate, Oscar Piastri, led much of the last season but fell behind towards the end.
McLaren allows their drivers to compete against each other during races.
The team is optimistic about being competitive in the upcoming season.
A controversy is brewing about engine rules, involving a compression ratio limit that some say Mercedes might be exploiting.
McLaren uses Mercedes engines and insists they comply with all regulations.
There are concerns about how new energy management rules might affect teams using engines from other manufacturers.
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At the Winter Olympics, Japan's Yuma Kagiyama is one of the top contenders in the men's figure skating event. He is challenging the favorite, the United States' Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God." Kagiyama has previously outperformed Malinin in the short program segment.
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Ilia Malinin from the United States is the favorite to win gold in men's figure skating at the Winter Olympics.
Malinin is known for his quadruple jumps and has not lost in over two years.
Yuma Kagiyama, from Nagoya, Japan, is 22 years old and a top contender.
Kagiyama has finished second behind Malinin at recent Grand Prix Finals.
He won a silver medal at the last Olympics, finishing behind Nathan Chen.
Kagiyama excels in the short program due to his smooth skating and presentation.
He has previously beaten Malinin in technical scoring during the short program.
Malinin's strength lies in the free skate, where he performs multiple quadruple jumps.
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Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych used his helmet to honor those killed in the Ukraine war, including some of his friends, during a Winter Olympics training session. Heraskevych had committed to using the event to draw attention to the conflict while complying with Olympic rules against political demonstrations.
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Vladyslav Heraskevych is a Ukrainian skeleton racer.
He wore a helmet with pictures of Ukrainian war victims at a Winter Olympics training session.
Some individuals pictured on the helmet were friends and athletes, like weightlifter Alina Peregudova.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) contacted Ukraine's Olympic Committee regarding the helmet.
Heraskevych had previously shown a 'No War in Ukraine' sign at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Olympic rules prohibit demonstrations or propaganda at Olympic sites.
After Russia's invasion in 2022, Russian and Belarusian athletes faced bans, but some are returning under neutral status.
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The New York Yankees made several roster changes, including acquiring a new infielder, Max Schuemann, and designating another player, Yanquiel Fernández, for assignment. They also moved two players, Dom Hamel and Braden Shewmake, to their Triple-A team and invited them to spring training.
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The Yankees traded for infielder Max Schuemann, giving up pitcher Luis Burgos.
Outfielder Yanquiel Fernández was designated for assignment and might join Triple-A.
Pitcher Dom Hamel and infielder Braden Shewmake cleared waivers and were moved to Triple-A.
Both Hamel and Shewmake received non-roster invites to spring training.
The Yankees hope Fernández will also pass waivers to be eligible for Triple-A.
Hamel has been claimed by three other teams since September and has options for this year and next.
Shewmake is out of options but can still be used as non-roster depth without needing waivers post-spring training.
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NFL player Cam Newton faced criticism for calling the New England Patriots "fools gold" after their Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Despite the Patriots' strong season, Newton believes they were overestimated and said there are eight better AFC teams for next season.
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Cam Newton said the Patriots are "fools gold" on ESPN's First Take.
The Patriots lost the Super Bowl 29-13 to the Seattle Seahawks.
Newton claims eight AFC teams will be better than the Patriots next season.
The Patriots had a successful season with a 14-3 record, winning the AFC East.
Newton previously played for the Patriots in the 2020 NFL season.
Fans on social media heavily criticized Newton for his comments.
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A Czech ice dance team used AI-generated music during their Olympic routine, which led to widespread criticism from the figure skating community and fans. The team scored 72.09 points but won't compete for a medal. They will perform again in a few days.
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Katerina Mrazkova and Daniel Mrazek are an ice dance team from Czechia.
They used an AI-generated remix of AC/DC music in their Olympic routine.
Their total score was 72.09 points, with 40.50 for technical elements and 31.59 for artistic parts.
They faced backlash for using AI music during their performance.
The pair is not currently in medal contention.
They will perform again in the free dance competition in two days.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels won a basketball game against the Duke Blue Devils with a last-second three-pointer by Seth Trimble, securing a 71-68 victory. Freshman Caleb Wilson played a key role, scoring 23 points and earning the Naismith Trophy National Player of the Week award for his performances.
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North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Duke Blue Devils 71-68.
Seth Trimble hit a three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in the game.
Caleb Wilson scored 23 points and had a significant impact on the game.
Wilson also earned the Naismith Trophy National Player of the Week award.
Caleb Wilson is a five-star recruit and averages 20.2 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.
The Tar Heels will play against Duke again on March 7 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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A new special offer from the fantasy sports platform Underdog gives users a $75 bonus to play in daily fantasy basketball games if they make a $5 entry using a specific promo code. The offer highlights popular NBA matchups, such as the Thunder-Lakers game, although some players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won't be playing due to injuries.
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Underdog has a promo code that gives a $75 bonus for a $5 entry in fantasy basketball.
The promotion targets NBA games, including the Thunder-Lakers matchup.
Users must make selections involving at least two different teams.
Key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic will miss the game due to injuries.
The Underdog app also provides profit boost offers and other promotions for new users.
To participate, users need to register and deposit using the promo code.
Newsweek may receive a commission if users sign up through links in the article.
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Alysa Liu, a figure skater, won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Milan for the team competition. However, her medal broke shortly after she received it, which led to public criticism of the Olympic organizers.
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Alysa Liu is a 20-year-old figure skater who won a gold medal in the team competition at the Olympics in Milan.
Liu previously won her first U.S. national championship at the age of 13.
Her gold medal broke when the ribbon tore off shortly after the medal ceremony.
The incident caused backlash against the Olympics by fans online.
Another American athlete, skier Breezy Johnson, also had her gold medal fall apart.
Liu expressed hope that any future medals she earns will remain intact.
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye didn't shake hands with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold after losing the Super Bowl. Maye, who struggled during the game, missed the handshake due to the post-game chaos. Maye was disappointed after losing and had received a painkiller injection before the game.
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Drake Maye is the New England Patriots quarterback.
Maye lost the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks.
He turned the ball over three times and completed 27 of 43 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns.
Maye had a painkiller injection in his shoulder before the game.
After the game, Maye and Sam Darnold did not shake hands.
Maye expressed sadness over the loss, saying it would "sting."
Maye was the youngest quarterback to start in a Super Bowl since Dan Marino in 1985.
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The New York Yankees traded for infielder Max Scheumann from the Oakland Athletics. In return, the Athletics received minor league pitcher Luis Burgos from the Yankees. This trade adds defensive flexibility to the Yankees' infield options.
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The Yankees traded for Max Scheumann, an infielder, from the Oakland Athletics.
The Athletics received pitcher Luis Burgos in exchange.
Max Scheumann played every infield position except first base and all outfield positions in 2025.
He had 213 plate appearances in 101 games in 2025, with a batting average of .197.
Scheumann is known for his strong defensive skills, ranking in the top 5% for certain defensive metrics in MLB.
Luis Burgos, a pitcher, joined the Yankees as an international free agent in 2024.
Burgos performed well in the Dominican Summer League, achieving a 2.44 ERA in 2025.
The trade aims to provide the Yankees with more defensive options in the infield.
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