Aportal - News — February 20, 2026 (page 59)

Yankees’ Austin Wells, Giancarlo Stanton belt homers off new reliever fighting for spot

Observations from Yankees’ spring training on Thursday in Tampa.

ABC News

Regional shires facing financial cut with forestry rate change

Seven South West councils face $325,000 funding shortfall after forestry rate payments redirected to state Treasury. Shires warn residents could face higher rates or cuts to essential services as they push the state government for a solution.

Insider reveals Los Angeles Dodgers and other teams chances of trading for Tarik Skubal as Spring Training gets underway

Do the Dodgers have a shot to land Skubal at this point?

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Insider reveals Los Angeles Dodgers and other teams chances of trading for Tarik Skubal as Spring Training gets underway

Do the Dodgers have a shot to land Skubal at this point?

How about a Mick Cronin, Cincinnati Bearcats reunion? | Jason Williams

Williams: UCLA coach Mick Cronin had a bad week. UC is having a bad season. Maybe it's time for Cronin to come home and resurrect the Bearcats.

Injury Update: Devin Booker departs with hip soreness against Spurs

The Phoenix Suns played their first game after the All-Star break on Thursday night, drawing the San Antonio Spurs in Austin. It felt like a useful measuring stick, a chance to see where Phoenix stood against one of the better teams in the league and a team they had already beaten twice this season. That […]

Sporting News

Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson shows that he’s a college basketball sicko just like the rest of us

One of us.

Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson shows that he’s a college basketball sicko just like the rest of us

One of us.

No. 2 UCLA runs over Washington, extends win streak to 20 games

Lauren Betts led five UCLA players with double-figure scoring during an 82-67 win over Washington Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion.

TST Images: UCLA defeats Washington, 82-67, at Pauley Pavilion

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Chicago Cubs 32 home run slugger admits that he wants to sign new deal with club

Not ideal for the Chicago Cubs.

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Chicago Cubs 32 home run slugger admits that he wants to sign new deal with club

Not ideal for the Chicago Cubs.

Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. puts on a laser show at spring training batting practice

On Thursday, new Met Luis Robert Jr. routinely crushed balls over 110 mph in both regular and live batting practice.

Lakers vs. Clippers Preview: Back to regular programing

The Lakers look to begin the second half of the season on a strong note against the Clippers.

USC Women of Troy improve to six straight despite Jazzy Davidson leaving with injury

LOS ANGELES -- The USC Women of Troy continue rolling through February, extending their winning streak to six with a 66–59 victory over conference opponent Wisconsin, thanks in part to star freshman Jazzy Davidson's 24-point performance.

Christopher scores 37, Skyforce run past Vipers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Josh Christopher scored a game high 37 on Thursday as the Sioux Falls Skyforce knocked off Rio Grande Valley, 123-106. Sioux Falls shot 49% from the field and 45% from beyond the arch in the win. Christopher was one of six in double figures. Gabe Madsen posted 15 points, while […]

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Armand Duplantis pappa Greg utkastad – för full på Mondos svensexa

Pappa Greg dök upp på Mondo Duplantis svensexa för att hålla ordning på ungdomarna. Det gick så där. – Han var fullast på festen och blev utslängd från klubben, berättar Mondo i SVT-showen ”Carina Bergfeldt”

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll and Kevin Ginkel eager for Mexico series against Padres

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks will head south of the border for a series this season, and two of their players are especially excited about going international. Gelacio Ramirez, 52, and his wife, Adriana Ramirez, 53, of Monterrey, Mexico became Diamondbacks fans because Adriana liked their uniforms.

SDSU escapes Oral Roberts with two point win

TULSA, OK (KELO) — SDSU women’s basketball narrowly escaped Oral Roberts on Thursday night with a 95-93 road win. Brooklyn Meyer set a program record in scoring with 44 points, adding on three rebounds, four assists, a block, and three steals in the victory. Maddie Mathiowetz called game with a driving layup with one …

Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns fail to capitalize on size advantage in loss to Pistons: 'Our offense is our offense'

Karl-Anthony Towns had just three shot attempts in the first half of the Knicks' loss to the Pistons on Thursday night, a missed opportunity to take advantage of Detroit's lack of size.

Region basketball championships matches set in Region 3-A Division I

The title matches for Region 3-A Division I are set after a thrilling semifinal round on Thursday at Vidalia High School.

Arizona baseball drops to 0-5 after 12-inning loss to UConn

The worst start to a season in school history got even worse on Thursday night. Arizona lost 6-4 in 12 innings to UConn at Hi Corbett Field, dropping to 0-5 and extending its losing streak to seven dating back to last year’s College World Series. “It’s shameful for this program,” UA coach Chip Hale said. […]

Antonio Daniels Irked By Kevin Durant Not Refuting His Burner Account Accusations

Kevin Durant found himself in hot water with the media after being accused of using burner accounts to diss his current and former teammates. This came after screenshots of shockingly disrespectful texts surfaced online.

Arizona Cardinals making Rod Wilson their new inside linebackers coach

Rod Wilson joins Mike LaFleur's staff after only working under Andy Reid in the NFL.

Second half surge sends Northern men past UMary

ABERDEEN, S.D. (NORTHERN) — The Northern State University men’s basketball team bounced back Thursday evening in their final home game of the regular season. The Wolves downed the University of Mary, celebrating senior night with a win. THE QUICK DETAILSFinal Score: NSU 71, MARY 63Records: NSU 11-16 (11-10 NSIC), MARY…

USI Baseball scores 18 runs in home opener win

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — After opening the season (2-2) on the road, the University of Southern Indiana baseball team tallied 18 runs in their home opener win against Oakland University. The bats started hot for the Screaming Eagles Thurday afternoon, they recorded eight runs on four hits in the bottom of the first i…

Nyla Harris scores 15 as No. 22 North Carolina women defeat Virginia Tech 66-63 in OT

The game featured 11 lead changes and five ties, with neither team leading by more than nine points.

Who made it to the CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament semifinals?

Fifty-four Pueblo-area wrestlers competed on Day 1 of the CHSAA State Wrestling Finals from Ball Arena — 11 made it to the semifinals. Find out who.

Kristaps Porzingis Admits He Hasn’t Enjoyed This Season Amid Warriors Debut

Just two years ago, Kristaps Porzingis was an NBA Champion on the best team in the Eastern Conference. Suddenly, he found himself surplus, playing for a “stuck in a rut” Atlanta Hawks side and struggling with injuries.

ABC News

'A cell, a bed, a toilet': Andrew's birthday in a police lock-up

Ostracised by his family and stripped of his titles, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor celebrates his 66th birthday with police.

ABC News

Safety concerns at forefront as MotoGP moves to Adelaide street circuit

A rider, a reporter and a road safety expert say it will be difficult to make it safe for motorcycles to race around the Adelaide Parklands.

No. 3 Washburn men’s basketball become MIAA champions, defeat Central Oklahoma

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Ichabods clinched their 12th MIAA regular season title and their second in a row in purely dominant fashion. Washburn men’s basketball (25-1, 15-1) defeated Central Oklahoma (15-13, 8-8) 82-58 on the road. In the first half, the Ichabods shot 51.35% from the field and over 52% from beyond the arc. …

Ben Saraf, Josh Minott shine in Long Island’s first win after break, 121-103

Good games all around for Long Island in its first game back from the break.

Gur Lavy seizes his chance, becomes Maccabi Tel Aviv’s latest success story

After last year’s MVP performance, Maccabi Tel Aviv pounced on the Bat Shlomo native and added the young Sabra to its cadre. When Gur Lavy signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv this past summer after having won the Israeli Player of the Season award with Hapoel Gilboa/Galil, the mild-mannered forward really had no idea about h…

Ja’Kobe Walter looks ‘ready for the challenge,’ says Rajakovic after win

Brandon Ingram led the Raptors with 31 points in a 110-101 win against the Chicago Bulls.

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Michael O’Neill is managing two football teams in very different positions. Can it work? - The New York Times

Michael O’Neill is managing two football teams in very different positions. Can it work? The New York Times

Canton wins Region 2 Girls Wrestling Tournament

ELK POINT, S.D. (KELO) — Several teams and athletes punched their tickets to the state wrestling tournament at Thursday’s Region 2 Wrestling Tournament. Canton had four athletes win their weight class and several more reach the title match. That success helped the C-Hawks finish atop the team scoreboard. TEAM SCOREBOA…

Beverly Hills apologizes to Celtics star Jaylen Brown for claims about his event that was shut down

The City of Beverly Hills apologized to Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Thursday for initially stating that an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit. “Specifically, no permit application was submitted nor denied for the event and the residence do…

Beverly Hills apologizes to Celtics star Jaylen Brown for claims about his event that was shut down

Aaliyah Chavez’s 27 leads No. 11 Oklahoma women 71-67 over No. 24 Georgia

Chavez was 9-for-17 from the floor and a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe for the Sooners.

NRK

Hovland ikke langt bak teten i California

Viktor Hovland gikk første runde av PGA-turneringen i California to slag under par. Det tok nordmannen til en delt 12.-plass. Hovland spilte seg gjennom første dag av The Genesis Invitational i California på 69 slag. Det er to under par – og fire bak ledende Aaron Rai fra Storbritannia. Ikke alle spillerne fikk fullfø…

Pioneers close strong to top Coyotes in Denver

DENVER, Colo. (USD) — South Dakota basketball’s three game road win streak came to an end Thursday night to Denver in Hamilton Gymnasium. The Pioneers pulled away in the later parts of the second half for a 90-70 win. Cameron Fens recorded his fourth straight double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds on 8-of-10 sho…

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway emotional after loss to USF: 'I wanted that game'

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway was visibly emotional after Memphis lost to USF on Feb. 19.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway emotional after loss to USF: 'I wanted that game'

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway was visibly emotional after Memphis lost to USF on Feb. 19.

Hot start helps Chester hand Colman-Egan first loss

CHESTER, S.D. (KELO) — The #7 Chester girls basketball team earned a 58-35 win over #3 and unbeaten Colman-Egan on Thursday night. The Flyers didn’t miss much for shots in the first quarter. They built a 21-9 lead after the first eight minutes. Chester continued to add on, pushing the first half lead to 20. […]

Arizona Cardinals to move Cristian Garcia from LB to coach to safeties

Cristian Garcia is one coach returning to the Cardinals in 2026, but he will have a different role.

USD outlasts Omaha 69-66 Thursday in Vermillion

VERMILLION, S.D. (USD) – The Mavericks led for the first nearly five minutes of Thursday’s game, but the South Dakota women’s basketball team took the lead at the five minute mark of the first quarter and didn’t trail again in a 69-66 win over Omaha in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Jenna Hopp’s first three-pointer…

Stay or Go? Breaking Down Bucs' Free-Agent Defenders

Lavonte David's future hangs in the balance. Key defensive pieces face tough decisions as Tampa Bay navigates crucial free agency choices.

UNF Ospreys come up less than a second short of upsetting ASUN leader

The University of North Florida had ASUN leader Austin Peay on the ropes. The Ospreys lost the game in less than a second.

Milan Cortina: What to watch today in the Winter Olympics — Speed skating race for medals; men's hockey, women's curling semifinals (2/20)

Men's ice hockey, women's curling and speed skating highlight Team USA''s chances to medal in Day 14 of the Milan Cortina Games.