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Tyler Reddick's victory in the 68th Daytona 500 gave 23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin his first win as a team owner, easing the pain of his own race disappointment. Hamlin praised Reddick's strategic move and highlighted the team's resilience amid last year's challenges, including a lawsuit against NASCAR.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis expressed optimism about freshman star Caleb Wilson's quick return from a fractured left hand, stating he could play soon despite the injury sustained against Miami. Wilson's impressive season stats and NBA draft projections underscore the significance of his recovery for the Tar Heels' March Madness hopes.
Je’Von Evans and Asuka qualified for the WWE Elimination Chamber on February 28 in Chicago following dramatic wins on Monday Night Raw. Upcoming qualifiers on SmackDown and Raw will determine the final participants in both men's and women's matches.
Kofi Kingston announced during a WWE Raw commercial break in Memphis that Xavier Woods has been out with a shoulder injury for three months, forcing time off as mandated by medical staff. The segment, featuring Grayson Waller reading a humorous message from Woods, highlighted The New Day's last matches and raised questions about future storylines in the tag team division.
Asuka and Je'Von Evans qualified for the Elimination Chamber matches by winning triple threat bouts on WWE Raw against Bayley, Natalya, GUNTHER, and Dominik Mysterio respectively. The victories add them to stacked lineups featuring top stars, building momentum toward the February 24 event in Toronto.
Macclesfield FC's fairy-tale FA Cup run ended with a 1-0 loss to Brentford due to an own goal, following their historic upset over Crystal Palace. The match highlighted the club's part-time players and community spirit, earning praise from opponents while securing a lasting legacy in cup history.
Kentucky Wildcats' 2027 quarterback commit DJ Hunter has decommitted, citing the recent coaching change from Mark Stoops to Will Stein as a key factor. The Georgia prospect is now considering offers from schools like USF, Maryland, Florida State, and others, leaving Kentucky's recruiting class with just two commitments.
WWE Monday Night Raw on February 16, 2026, featured key Elimination Chamber qualifiers and ongoing feuds, including LA Knight's revenge match and speculation about Finn Balor's WrestleMania involvement. The episode built excitement toward the pay-per-view, highlighting popular stars like Roman Reigns and CM Punk in the championship picture.
Alibaba launched its Qwen3.5 AI model series on February 16, 2026, featuring multimodal and agentic capabilities amid fierce competition in China's AI sector. The release highlights advancements in autonomous AI agents, positioning Chinese firms closer to Western rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.
The San Diego Padres have signed pitcher Walker Buehler to a minor league deal, giving the former All-Star a shot at their rotation amid ongoing depth-building efforts. Buehler, coming off a disappointing stint with the Red Sox and a brief Phillies appearance, faces stiff competition but benefits from opt-out clauses in his contract.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones publicly called for wide receiver Tyreek Hill to return to the team via Twitter amid Hill's free agency following a 2025 knee injury. The plea highlights potential for a reunion boosted by Eric Bieniemy's return, though Hill faces multiple suitors and questions about his post-injury performance.
A Yardbarker contributor simulates managing the Philadelphia Eagles' offseason in GM Mode on StickToTheModel, focusing on cap management, defensive signings like Jaelan Phillips and Bryan Cook, and draft picks such as Keylan Rutledge. The approach emphasizes protecting core talent and building depth, earning an A- grade in the virtual scenario.
Former NBA champion Iman Shumpert has named the New York Knicks as the Eastern Conference's team to beat in the 2025-26 season, praising their resilience and unity. The Knicks, fresh off acquiring forward Jeremy Sochan, resume play against the Detroit Pistons with 27 games left and high expectations for a deep playoff run.
A 56-year-old man identified as Robert Dorgan, who used the alias Roberta Esposito, fatally shot two people and wounded three others at a Rhode Island high school hockey game before taking his own life. The attack targeted family members, prompting community grief and an ongoing investigation into the domestic motives.
WWE has introduced a new mystery involving a large crate to be opened at the February 28, 2026, Elimination Chamber event, following a delivery segment on Raw where Adam Pearce argued with a deliveryman and passed it to Nick Aldis. This storyline coincides with another ongoing mystery featuring a hooded figure attacking members of The Vision, including a recent assault on Logan Paul.
Valve's Steam Deck OLED is experiencing intermittent stock shortages in the US and other regions due to global memory and storage shortages, as announced on the company's website. This issue has also led to delays in upcoming hardware like the Steam Machine and Controller, originally planned for early 2026, amid a broader RAM crisis affecting the electronics industry.
Hall of Famer Drew Brees predicted during Super Bowl weekend that fellow quarterbacks Eli Manning and Philip Rivers will eventually join him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, while acknowledging Bill Belichick's deserving status despite his recent snub. Brees emphasized that true legacy lies in faith, family, and spirit rather than football accolades.
Regal Investments announced a 2026 strategy shift to reduce public equity exposure and increase private equity investments in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, focusing on logistics, energy, and agtech sectors. CEO Roble Regal cited structural opportunities in developing regions as the driving force behind the move.
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge described the team's quiet offseason as 'brutal' but expressed satisfaction with the re-signed roster, including Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt, ahead of spring training. Cleared from an elbow injury, Judge is set to play in early Grapefruit League games as the team eyes a strong AL East campaign.
Cam Newton's BET show '106 & Sports' has been canceled after eight episodes, sparking a wave of memes on social media. The former NFL star, now a media personality, faces criticism over poor promotion while continuing his ESPN work.
