Lej - News — February 18, 2026 (page 30)

The Good Phight’s Community Prospect list: #16 – Dylan Campbell

Utility guys need some love too

Sevilla manager Matias Almeyda hit with longest manager ban in 12 years

Sevilla manager Matias Almeyda has been hit with a seven-game ban by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Disciplinary Committee, following his sending off against Alaves. He will not be back ...

How the Seahawks defense can beat the regression trend in 2026

Every league-leading defense gets worse the next year, says a guy with a spreadsheet.

Man who ‘ruined’ basketball to step down - Taipei Times

Man who ‘ruined’ basketball to step down Taipei Times

RFI

African NBA Stars: Mixed Season Start

Joel Embiid shines while Pascal Siakam struggles as African NBA players experience contrasting first halves of the season.

Daily Mail

Bruno Fernandes jets back to Portugal, Manuel Ugarte takes in Rome's culture and Harry Maguire sees the Northern Lights... as Jarrod Bowen has Valentine's Day getaway with Dani Dyer during rare break

Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte were among the Premier League stars to have jetted out of the country, as players put their feet up during a rare break.

Mundo Deportivo

Audie Norris se libra de un atraco en Barcelona: "¿Dónde está la seguridad?"

Audie Norris, reconocida leyenda del Barça de basket y embajador del club, vivió un momento desagradable este martes por la noche. El ex jugador de 65 años nativo de Mississippi expuso este miércoles en redes sociales haber sido víctima de un intento de atraco en el aparcamiento de la estación de Sants, en Barcelona. …

The Independent

Disqualified Ukrainian racer reveals fresh tribute to fallen athletes as he returns home from Olympics

Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics after a row over his war tribute helmet

At the Olympics and beyond, women's sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks - Yahoo Sports Canada

At the Olympics and beyond, women's sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks Yahoo Sports Canada

El Mundo

Shiffrin Repeats Sochi Gold in Slalom

Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom gold again, matching her 2014 Sochi triumph, after poor performances in combined and giant slalom.

DC Mike Rutenberg Faces Criticism, Rizzo Says He Needs 'Half a Brain'

DC Mike Rutenberg faces criticism from Tony Rizzo, who says he needs 'half a brain' to keep the unit elite; Cleveland host downplays Jim Schwartz's exit.

Mundo Deportivo

El jugador de moda: Víctor Muñoz apunta al Real Madrid

Osasuna se ha ejercitado a puerta cerrada en el estadio de El Sadar ya con Víctor Muñoz al mismo ritmo que sus compañeros después de dejar atrás las molestias que no le han permitido estar con el grupo a lo largo de esta semana.

U SPORTS/CCAA Curling Championships Begin in Regina

The U SPORTS/CCAA Curling Championships have started in Regina, with teams competing under Curling Canada’s oversight.

Iowa Fans Storm Court After Stirtz Leads Win Over No. 9 Nebraska

Iowa fans celebrated their victory over No. 9 Nebraska by storming the court after Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points in a 57-52 thriller.

Okanagan athletes recognized at Community Sport Hero Awards - Vernon Morning Star

Okanagan athletes recognized at Community Sport Hero Awards Vernon Morning Star

Fantasy Footballers Preview 2026 Draft: Mendoza

Fantasy Footballers Podcast profiles 2026 NFL Draft prospect Fernando Mendoza for fantasy football value.

Rams urged to release Super Bowl CB

The Rams face a dilemma as they're urged to release a veteran Super Bowl champion cornerback despite having a major need at the position.

CBS Sports

Kyrie Irving won't play this season, continues rehab from 2025 torn ACL

Star Dallas guard Kyrie Irving will not play this season, continues rehabilitation from torn ACL

Macklin Celebrini gets proverbial torch pass from Connor McDavid for Team Canada at Olympics

The kid just keeps getting it done.

Marca

Lindsey Vonn sufre otro revés: “No lo he empezado a procesar”

La esquiadora comparte que el día después de su accidente se tuvo que despedir de uno de sus perros

SVT

Experten om de jobbiga bröderna: ”Det jävliga är att de är skickliga spelare”

De amerikanska bröderna Matthew och Brady Tkachuk målas ofta upp som ”public enemy number one” av sina motståndare. – De är pesten tillsammans, säger SVT Sports expert Jonas Andersson.

The Independent

Emily Harrop favourite to win gold for France after being eligible for Team GB

She has been crowned overall ski-mountaineering world champion for each of the last four years.

Sportschau

Olympia live - Langlauf: 50 km klassisch Männer, Entscheidung

Die Entscheidung in der Königsdisziplin im Langlauf. Im Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium im Val di Fiemme gehen die Männer auf die Strecke über 50 km. Kommentiert von Heiko Klasen (ZDF).

Kyrie Irving to miss remainder of season for the Mavericks

“This decision wasn’t easy, but it’s the right one,” Irving said in a press release from the team.

The story behind Alysa Liu’s ‘teeth gems’ revealed

Team USA figure skater sits in third place after the women’s short program event at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Canter Wins Olympic Bronze After Near-Death Experience

U.S. snowboarder Jake Canter defies medical odds to win Olympic bronze nine years after traumatic brain injury.

BBC Sport

Shiffrin earns redemption to become three-time Olympic champion

Mikaela Shiffrin wins the women's slalom title, her third career Olympic gold medal, to earn redemption from the disappointment of Beijing 2022 where she crashed out of both the giant slalom and slalom.

BBC Sport

Detenido un entrenador de fútbol base por delitos sexuales contra tres menores

Un entrenador de fútbol base de 55 años ha sido detenido por la Policía Nacional en Málaga como supuesto autor de dos delitos de agresión sexual y otros tantos de provocación sexual hacia tres alumnos menores de edad.

Sharks Forward Has Huge Game At Olympics - Yahoo Sports Canada

Sharks Forward Has Huge Game At Olympics Yahoo Sports Canada

Sportschau

Trainerin Poese macht Schluss: Eine Win-Win-Situation für Union?

Ailien Poese gibt ihr Amt als Chef-Trainerin bei den Frauen von Union Berlin ab und kehrt im Sommer zurück in die Nachwuchsabteilung. Auf eigenen Wunsch, wie der Verein kommunizierte. Ein überraschender Schritt, der Fragen aufwirft.

Giants v Coventry postponed after flight cancellation - Yahoo Sports Canada

Giants v Coventry postponed after flight cancellation Yahoo Sports Canada

Giants v Coventry postponed after flight cancellation

The Belfast Giants' Challenge Cup semi-final second leg against Coventry Blaze in Belfast is postponed.

Mikaela Shiffrin margin of victory: How USA skiing star snapped Olympics drought with historically dominant slalom gold

Shiffrin blew her competition out of the water in the slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

New York Knicks owner explores split of basketball and ice hockey franchises - Financial Times

New York Knicks owner explores split of basketball and ice hockey franchises Financial Times

RFI

JO 2026: un relais féminin en or et un cinquième titre olympique pour le biathlon français

Camille Bened, Lou Jeanmonnot, Océane Michelon et Julia Simon sont devenues mercredi 18 février championnes olympiques du relais féminin en écrasant la concurrence, apportant au biathlon français un 5e titre aux Jeux de Milan Cortina, pour un total de dix médailles.

Ozona girls basketball advances in playoffs, coach Jerry McSherry hits 700 wins

Ozona girls basketball's Aaliyah Renteria led her team to a bi-district win, while coach Jerry McSherry celebrated his 700th career victory. Learn how the Lady Lions are preparing for the next round.

WI vs ITA Live Streaming: When and where to watch West Indies vs Italy T20 World Cup 2026 match

Two-time champions West Indies, having won all their group matches, aim to maintain momentum against tournament debutants Italy in their final Group C fixture. Italy, already eliminated, seeks a positive end to their campaign after a spirited performance, including a historic win against Nepal.

Are the Dodgers done adding players?

We are nearly at the point where we get to watch the Dodgers play actual games, with the exhibition slate starting this Saturday. Timelines over the last week-plus have been inundated with the sights and sounds from spring training, from backfield workouts to clubhouse speeches. The Dodgers already brought back two of…

Are the Dodgers done adding players?

CBS Sports

College basketball futures: Expert picks best bet, value play, team to avoid for national semifinals

College basketball expert Thomas Casale takes a close look at the NCAA Tournament futures and gives his best bets for the last four teams standing

Steelers need to stay away from 1 QB trade

While the Miami Dolphins will reportedly shop quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the Pittsburgh Steelers need to stay far away from any trade talks.

Four ducks in 7 innings, no problem: Abhishek Sharma remains No. 1 T20I batter; Ishan Kishan breaks into top 10

Abhishek Sharma holds the top spot in ICC T20I batter rankings despite recent form. Ishan Kishan has entered the top 10 after strong performances. Pathum Nissanka and Ryan Rickelton also saw significant ranking jumps. Saim Ayub is back at number one in the all-rounder rankings. Rashid Khan is closing in on the top bow…

Winter Olympics 2026: How one ice skating cameraman is delivering the Games’ best images

After every figure skater finishes their routine, Jordan Cowan steps onto the ice to capture their emotions up close for the world to see.

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving officially shut down for season following ACL tear

The Mavericks confirmed that Kyrie Irving is out for the season following an ACL tear, a significant blow to Dallas’ backcourt depth.

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving officially shut down for season following ACL tear

The Mavericks confirmed that Kyrie Irving is out for the season following an ACL tear, a significant blow to Dallas’ backcourt depth.

Euro club battle Arsenal and Spurs to sign 48-goal midfielder next summer

Leon Goretzka will leave Bayern Munich in the summer as a free agent, and he has no shortage of suitors. There is strong interest from north London, with both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are keen t...

Trent Alexander-Arnold nears Liverpool return after Real Madrid clash marred by alleged racist abuse

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s chances of facing Liverpool in the Champions League this season have increased following Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Benfica on Tuesday night.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPI...