EEN-Wit - News — February 20, 2026 (page 63)

Aaron Rai leads after a rainy, blustery Thursday at Riviera

Rain, wind and darkness reshape Round 1 at Riviera as Aaron Rai leads at 6 under and Scheffler sits at 5 over.

Mario Barrios defends WBC welterweight title against Ryan Garcia on Saturday

Mario Barrios, for the second fight in a row, is the WBC welterweight champion, but arguably not the main attraction. Manny Pacquiao overshadowed Barrios in their fight last July and even nearly beat him before the heavily pro-Pacman crowd. Now, Barrios goes against Ryan Garcia on Saturday night, a talented boxer with…

MSU hockey beats Notre Dame in tight series opener on Thursday

It wasn't easy, but Michigan State hockey beats Notre Dame in series opener

Men's Basketball Gives First-Place Liberty Everything they Can Handle, Falls in Overtime - FIU Athletics

Men's Basketball Gives First-Place Liberty Everything they Can Handle, Falls in Overtime FIU Athletics

Daily Mail

Iconic NBA host 'takes a step back' from March Madness host role as ex-NFL star takes over

The 69-year-old, who has helped anchor the tournament since 2011 across CBS Sports and Turner Sports, will be replaced by a former NFL player-turned analyst and CBS Mornings co-host.

Eileen Gu's 'sweet' jab at JD Vance after citizenship row

Eileen Gu says she is flattered that JD Vance thinks she should be competing for the US, but feels his comments are driven by an anti-China bias from Washington.

Women's Basketball Falls to Auburn - University of Missouri Athletics

Women's Basketball Falls to Auburn University of Missouri Athletics

Nets carved up by Cavaliers as second half of tanking season starts with a dud

Brooklyn opened the second half of the season by taking a wire-to-wire beating almost as bad as any they took in the first.

Will Colts surprisingly no longer be the NFL’s only Indiana based team?

The Colts and Bears as in-state neighbors? What a wild potential development to kick off 2026.

'Consent of a child is not a defence': Ex-MP's sexual assault trial begins

The complainant in the sexual assault trial of former Liberal MP Rory Amon has told a court of the alleged incidents that took place when he was 13.

Arizona Diamondbacks announce spring training broadcast schedule

Well, it took a while – the first game is tomorrow – but the D-backs finally released their broadcast schedule for spring training. It does look like you will be able to follow the majority of games one way or another: we will actually be doing a thread every game, so you will have no […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper makes Atlanta Braves admission heading into 2026 MLB season

Harper isn't downplaying anybody.

Nets begin second half of season with 112-84 loss to Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points, James Harden added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Brooklyn Nets 112-84 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to a season-high six games.

Man accused of stabbing coworker makes first court appearance

Cameron William Leslie Clark is accused of repeatedly stabbing a 20-year-old female employee of the Easts Leagues Club in Coorparoo last Thursday night.

NBA Highlights: Hawks 117, 76ers 107

Jalen Johnson recorded a game-high 32 points, alongside 10 rebounds and three steals, while CJ McCollum chipped in with 23 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks earned a 117-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Why Cowboys should target Minkah Fitzpatrick after Christian Parker's comments

This was a revealing answer from the new defensive coordinator in Dallas.

Blake Griffin gets honest about the Knicks' defensive woes with Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the New York Knicks' stars, but his defense is still a problem for the team.

NBA Highlights: Cavaliers 112, Nets 84

Donovan Mitchell posted 17 points in 20 minutes of action, while James Harden finished with 16 points, nine assists and three steals as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Brooklyn Nets 112-84.

The Orwellian twist in Trump's first Board of Peace meeting

Unless the Board of Peace begins to focus and genuinely tries to make the world a better place, this may well prove to be yet another monument to Donald Trump.

Freddie Freeman envisions playing until age 40 with Dodgers, appearing in all 162 games in 2026

Freeman is under contract through 2027, but two more seasons could help him reach 3,000 hits.

Philadelphia Phillies bust Nick Castellanos finally had encouraging words after being released

Some accountability.

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Rory McIlroy goes low as Scottie Scheffler struggles again to open play at 2026 Genesis Invitational

The top two players in the world went in opposite directions in the first round of play at Riviera Country Club

Rams free agent shopping list on the defensive side of ball

How will Rams address free agency on the defensive side of the ball?

Johnson and McCollum power Hawks past the 76ers 117-107 as Atlanta snaps 3-game skid

Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break. Dyson Daniels finished with 15 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 14, and Zaccharie Risacher and Jock Landale ea…

NBA Highlights: Rockets 105, Hornets 101

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 35 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 105-101 win against the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA Highlights: Wizards 112, Pacers 105

Jaden Hardy, Kadary Richmond, and Anthony Gill all scored 13 points off the bench to lift the Washington Wizards to a 112-105 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Top pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez set to start Yankees’ Grapefruit League opener

Let the games begin.

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says what every Toronto fan wants to hear

Blue Jays fans will love this.

Wizards vs. Pacers final score: Washington holds off Indiana, 112-105

Round 1 goes to the Wiz.

Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Nets – Harden and Mitchell put on a show in 6th straight win

The Cavs are back from the All-Star break and have hit the ground running.

Los Angeles Dodgers trade pitch moves six players for best pitcher in Major League Baseball

This would absolutely be worth it for the reigning champs.

Seniors celebrated as Martlets handle UQAM, close season with win, await semifinal site - McGill University Athletics

Seniors celebrated as Martlets handle UQAM, close season with win, await semifinal site McGill University Athletics

Hawks start second half of season with 117-107 win against 76ers

A win fresh off the break.

Wizards beat the Pacers 112-105, snapping a 3-game slide

Bub Carrington and Anthony Gill each scored 13 points and helped spark a decisive fourth-quarter run as the Washington Wizards outlasted the Indiana Pacers 112-105 on Thursday night. Kadary Richmond and Jaden Hardy also had 13 points each as Washington snapped a three-game slide on a day it announced Trae Young is sti…

Booker leads five in double figures as No. 4 Texas defeats Arkansas 93-62

Madison Booker scored 21 points to lead five Texas players in double figures as the No. 4 Longhorns beat Arkansas 93-62 on Thursday night. Booker entered the game averaging 18.5 points and nearly hit that mark by halftime, scoring 16 as the Longhorns took a 20-point lead into the break. Aaliyah Crump scored 16, Kyla O…

Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101

Kevin Durant made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left for the last of his 35 points, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 on Thursday night. Jabari Smith Jr. added 15 points, and Reed Sheppard and Alperen Sengun each had 13 for Houston. The Rockets overcame an 11-point first-half def…

Yuck

The Sixers shot below 40% from the field and began the unofficial second half of the season with another clunker to the Hawks.

WA councils could soon make laws to stop cats roaming

The WA government announces plans to give local councils the power to require cats to be contained to owners' properties, to protect native birds and other wildlife.

Andrew Nembhard with the 2 Pt, 02/19/2026 - Yahoo Sports Canada

Andrew Nembhard with the 2 Pt, 02/19/2026 Yahoo Sports Canada

Eric Dane, star of Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, dies aged 53

The star was best known for his role as Dr Mark Sloan in long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy, and as the patriarch of the Jacobs family in teen hit Euphoria.

Clubs frustrated over wait for Fifa to share £185m of Club World Cup money - The Guardian

Clubs frustrated over wait for Fifa to share £185m of Club World Cup money The Guardian

Kobe Brown hits from way downtown - Yahoo Sports Canada

Kobe Brown hits from way downtown Yahoo Sports Canada

Ben Sheppard throws it down! - Yahoo Sports Canada

Ben Sheppard throws it down! Yahoo Sports Canada

Cavaliers extend win streak to 6 with 112-84 rout of Nets

Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points, James Harden added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Brooklyn Nets 112-84 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to a season-high six games. The Cavaliers have also won five straight at home and 11 of their last 12 overall. It was the start of five games in seven da…

Brooklyn Nets sliced up by Cleveland Cavaliers, lose 112-84

Did you miss watching the Nets for a week? Oh yeah, you did? Get a load of this, pal.

James Harden leads the Cavs to another one-sided win

The Cavs came away with a stress-free 112-84 victory.

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman sets lofty goals –– for 2026 and beyond

Freddie Freeman knows he won’t win the argument. But he at least wants to put up a stubborn, symbolic fight.

📹 Fla lose first leg, need a comeback at Maracanã to win the Recopa

At the La Fortaleza Stadium in Argentina, Flamengo lost to Lanús 1-0 this Thursday (19th), in the first leg of the 2026 Recopa Sudamericana.The first half was marked by a lot of battles in midfield a...

Report: Colts reportedly lose defensive coaching staff member to Cardinals

The Colts will have another assistant to replace on their defensive coaching staff.

Women’s Basketball Drops Weekday Contest Against Mount St. Mary’s - Niagara University Athletics

Women’s Basketball Drops Weekday Contest Against Mount St. Mary’s Niagara University Athletics