The Nashville Predators are playing against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The Predators are looking to win after their recent close loss to the Minnesota Wild.
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The Nashville Predators have a record of 26 wins, 23 losses, and 7 ties.
The Washington Capitals have a record of 28 wins, 23 losses, and 7 ties.
Roman Josi scored late for the Predators, but they lost to Minnesota Wild 6-5 in overtime.
The Capitals lost their last game to the Philadelphia Flyers, ending a three-game winning streak.
Nashville beat Washington 3-2 on January 11 in a previous matchup.
Steven Stamkos leads Nashville with 28 goals this season.
Tom Wilson has 22 goals and leads the Capitals with 48 points.
The Predators' goalie, Juuse Saros, has a save percentage of .892.
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Roman Reigns and CM Punk's rivalry has become intense, with its origins traced back to a previous wrestling event. Reigns chose CM Punk as his opponent for an upcoming major wrestling match, not just for a championship but due to personal dislike. CM Punk sees the rivalry as more about competition and ego.
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Roman Reigns and CM Punk have a long-standing rivalry.
Their animosity began during an event called "WrestleMania 41."
Paul Heyman's betrayal played a role in their feud.
Reigns chose CM Punk as his opponent for "WrestleMania 42."
Reigns expressed that his choice is based on personal dislike of Punk.
CM Punk views the rivalry as driven by competitive ego.
Punk mentioned this rivalry on the Up & Adams Show.
The match is set to be a major upcoming event in wrestling.
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The Baltimore Ravens have replaced head coach John Harbaugh with Jesse Minter after a losing season. The Ravens will not keep quarterbacks coach Tee Martin, who has a strong connection to star quarterback Lamar Jackson. This change means Jackson must adapt to an entirely new coaching staff.
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The Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh and hired Jesse Minter as the new head coach.
Harbaugh led the Ravens to one Super Bowl win during his 18 years with the team.
The team finished the 2025 season with an 8-9 record, only the third losing season in Harbaugh's tenure.
Tee Martin, the quarterbacks coach with a close relationship with Lamar Jackson, will not be retained.
Lamar Jackson, the Ravens’ quarterback, won an MVP award under Martin's coaching.
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken left the team to coach the Cleveland Browns.
There is speculation about Lamar Jackson possibly being traded, as his name has appeared in trade talks.
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The Michigan Wolverines are set to play against the Penn State Nittany Lions in a college basketball game on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Crisler Center. Michigan, with a strong record, comes off a victory against Michigan State, while Penn State recently claimed its first Big Ten win over Minnesota.
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The game takes place on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET.
The game will be shown on FOX Sports 1 and can be streamed on Fubo.
Michigan Wolverines have a 20-1 record and are on a six-game winning streak.
Michigan beat the then-No. 7 Michigan State 83-71 recently.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 26 points and made 12 rebounds in that win.
Penn State won its first Big Ten game of the season against Minnesota, 77-75.
The Wolverines lead the all-time series against Penn State 40-16.
Regional restrictions may apply for streaming the game on Fubo.
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During Super Bowl week, two well-known pro wrestlers, Seth Rollins and Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), were seen chatting at the event. Rollins, who is currently injured, has been involved in NFL-related media work, while MJF is making his mark in wrestling and acting. Both wrestlers have upcoming major events in their respective companies, WWE and AEW.
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Seth Rollins, a WWE champion, is currently injured with a torn rotator cuff.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) is the current AEW champion.
Rollins and MJF met during Super Bowl week and had a friendly conversation.
Rollins has been active in NFL media, appearing on Netflix and ESPN.
MJF is also acting and appeared in Netflix's "Happy Gilmore 2."
Rollins hopes to return for WrestleMania 42 in two months.
MJF will defend his AEW championship at AEW's Revolution in Los Angeles.
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LeBron James, a famous NBA player with many achievements, talked about how he enjoys playing the villain during an interview. He compared his role to characters in wrestling and movies, saying he likes to quiet opposing fans. Although he started as a hero in Cleveland, his move to the Miami Heat turned some fans against him.
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LeBron James is a four-time NBA champion and a four-time Most Valuable Player.
He has been selected for the All-Star game 22 times and made the All-NBA First Team 13 times.
James is the NBA's all-time top scorer.
He appeared in eight consecutive NBA Finals in the 2010s.
LeBron spoke about enjoying the villain role in a podcast interview.
He compared his experience to famous fictional characters like Batman and the Joker.
James initially played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he became very popular.
His move to the Miami Heat in 2010 was controversial, as he formed a star team with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, winning two championships together.
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The Tampa Bay Rays have shared details and images of their upcoming $2.3 billion stadium located in Tampa Bay, Florida. This move follows damage to their previous venue, Tropicana Field, due to Hurricane Milton. The new stadium will seat 31,000 people and aims to offer fans a unique experience.
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The Tampa Bay Rays are building a new stadium costing $2.3 billion.
The new stadium will be in Tampa Bay, Florida, covering 130 acres.
The stadium is expected to have a seating capacity of 31,000.
Tropicana Field, the Rays' previous home, was damaged in 2024 by Hurricane Milton.
Tropicana Field's lease with the Rays ends in 2028, but might extend if needed.
The stadium will be in the Westshore District near Hillsborough College.
The project includes "Champions Quarter," a fan-friendly area mixing baseball with culture.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred supports the stadium and the group's efforts to make the team successful in Tampa Bay.
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The 2026 NBA trade deadline saw 27 teams make trades involving 68 players, which is about 12% of all NBA players. Major trades included James Harden moving to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jaren Jackson Jr. going to the Utah Jazz, and Anthony Davis joining the Washington Wizards.
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27 NBA teams made trades during the 2026 trade deadline period.
Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs did not make any trades.
68 players were involved in mid-season trades, accounting for 12.4% of all NBA players.
James Harden was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers; the Cavs sent Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz along with other players.
The Washington Wizards acquired Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks.
The Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and Minnesota Timberwolves were linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo but did not complete a trade for him.
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Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and a big New England Patriots fan, will attend Super Bowl LX. He is upset that Tom Brady, who helped the Patriots win multiple Super Bowls, has said he feels neutral about the upcoming game between the Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Brady, now part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, also expressed support for Rams' quarterback Matthew Stafford over the Patriots' potential new quarterback.
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Dave Portnoy was previously banned from a Super Bowl venue but is now allowed to attend.
Portnoy, a Patriots fan, is hosting two suites at the Super Bowl.
Tom Brady, former Patriots quarterback, is neutral about the Super Bowl LX game.
Brady has become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Portnoy criticized Brady for not supporting the Patriots.
Brady stated he would choose Rams' QB Matthew Stafford over Patriots' Drake Maye for MVP.
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New users can use the promo code NEWSWEEK on theScore Bet for special betting offers.
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The Seahawks-Patriots NFL game qualifies for this offer as well.
Users need to make a deposit and place a qualifying bet to activate the offer.
Bonus bets received must be used within seven days.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through promotional links in the article.
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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is willing to investigate claims that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises with a substance to enhance performance if a formal complaint is made. This practice, reported by a German newspaper, involves using hyaluronic acid, which is not banned in sports, to change the fit of their suits and potentially improve their ski jumping distance.
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A German newspaper reported that male ski jumpers may be using injections to improve their suit fit.
The injection involves hyaluronic acid, which is used to increase penis size slightly.
Hyaluronic acid is not banned in sports by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
The practice aims to increase the surface area of ski suits, which might help jumpers fly further.
WADA's director stated they would look into any related performance claims if a complaint is made.
Each season, ski jumpers are measured for their suits, which must fit within specific size rules.
There have been past incidents where teams tried to manipulate suits for better performance.
The Winter Olympics, where these athletes compete, officially start on Friday, with ski jumping competitions beginning Monday.
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An NFL insider, Jay Glazer, expressed disappointment with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, whom he considered a friend. Glazer shared his frustration during the Super Bowl week, mentioning Rodgers' lack of communication. Rodgers is currently deciding whether to stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers, join another team, or retire.
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Jay Glazer is an NFL insider for FOX Sports.
Glazer previously considered Aaron Rodgers a friend but recently voiced his dissatisfaction.
Glazer commented on the uncertainty of Rodgers' moods, noting difficulty in predicting his behavior.
Rodgers recently lost a playoff game with the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Houston Texans.
Rodgers is deciding on his future, with options to stay, join a new team, or retire.
Former Steelers coach Mike McCarthy's return may influence Rodgers' decision to stay.
Glazer discussed his past support for Rodgers on public platforms.
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Gavin McKenna, a top NHL draft prospect and Canadian ice hockey player, faces charges of assault and harassment in Pennsylvania. The charges include struck a man resulting in injuries requiring surgery. He has posted bail and awaits a court hearing on February 11.
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Gavin McKenna is a Canadian ice hockey player and a top NHL draft prospect.
U.S. authorities charged him with felony assault and harassment in Pennsylvania.
He allegedly hit a 21-year-old man in the face, leading to surgery.
McKenna posted a $20,000 bail and is currently not in custody.
The alleged incident occurred on January 31.
His court hearing is scheduled for February 11 in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
McKenna plays for Penn State University's hockey team and is noted for his performance.
Experts expect him to be the first pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves tried to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks before the NBA trade deadline. However, the Bucks decided to keep Antetokounmpo for the rest of the 2025-26 season. The Miami Heat were informed late about the decision, and there were several other teams initially interested in trading for him.
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The NBA trade deadline was on Thursday, February 5.
The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves wanted to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Milwaukee Bucks chose not to trade Antetokounmpo, keeping him for the 2025-26 season.
The Miami Heat were informed late at night that the trade wouldn't happen.
Other teams interested in Antetokounmpo included the New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors decided not to pursue Antetokounmpo further.
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Bo Jackson, a famous athlete known for playing both football and baseball, announced he is in remission from prostate cancer. He shared this news while speaking on a sports talk show and emphasized the importance of men discussing health issues.
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Bo Jackson is a well-known athlete who played professional football and baseball.
Jackson announced he is a prostate cancer survivor and is currently in remission.
He shared his health update on "The Dan Patrick Show" ahead of the Super Bowl.
Jackson mentioned he had his prostate removed as part of his treatment.
He encourages men to talk openly about health issues.
Jackson won the Heisman Trophy in 1985 and was an NFL and MLB All-Star.
He emphasized the joy of spending time with his grandsons.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo confirmed he will stay with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season. There was much speculation about his future with the team, but he expressed on social media and in interviews his intention to remain in Milwaukee.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the NBA season.
He shared a popular movie clip on social media to show his decision to stay.
There were rumors that he wanted to leave Milwaukee, mainly reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks denied the rumors about a possible trade.
He expressed his strong connection to Milwaukee, mentioning personal ties like his family living there.
Antetokounmpo is recovering from a calf injury, with no clear date for his return to playing.
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Michael Hermosillo, a former major league outfielder, is returning to baseball as the outfield and baserunning coach for the Great Lakes Loons, a Class-A team for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hermosillo, who played 103 games in the MLB with the Angels and Cubs, retired from playing after the 2023-24 season and is now starting a coaching career.
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Michael Hermosillo, 31, is named outfield and baserunning coach for the Dodgers' Class-A team.
He played his last game in the major leagues in 2023, appearing in 66 games for the Yankees' Triple-A team.
Hermosillo played in the MLB with the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs.
His major league career spanned over parts of five seasons, totaling 103 games.
He was drafted by the Angels in the 28th round in 2013.
Hermosillo ended his playing career in the Mexican Winter League with Obregon.
The announcement marks his first coaching role in professional baseball.
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The Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, faced a food shortage at the opening women's hockey game where the U.S. team won against Czechia. Additionally, a women's hockey match between Canada and Finland was postponed due to a virus outbreak in the Finnish team.
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The Winter Olympics are taking place in Milan, Italy.
The U.S. women's hockey team won their first game against Czechia with a score of 5-1.
There was a food shortage at the hockey arena, leaving only chips available before the game started.
The arena was not fully completed until just before the Olympics began.
The Canada vs. Finland women's hockey game was postponed because of a virus outbreak in the Finnish team.
Norovirus cases were identified within Team Finland, leading to the postponement.
Olympic officials said health and safety of players and staff are a priority.
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Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior expressed dissatisfaction with Arsenal's behavior during the warm-up before their Carabao Cup semi-final match, believing they encroached on Chelsea's area of the pitch. Despite the incident, Rosenior maintains respect for Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, but felt a lapse in expected football etiquette occurred. Chelsea lost the match 1-0, resulting in a 4-2 aggregate defeat to Arsenal.
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Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was upset with Arsenal for encroaching on their side during the warm-up.
Rosenior did not blame the Arsenal players but noted the importance of staying on one's side of the pitch.
Arsenal won the match 1-0 and advanced to the final with a 4-2 aggregate victory.
Rosenior expressed respect for Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta.
Rosenior has won six out of eight matches since taking over as Chelsea manager in January.
Chelsea made tactical changes during the game but ultimately lost the match to Arsenal.
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