SportsLine Newsletter Monday, February 23, 2026
Today's best bets + Everton-Man United + Louisville-North Carolina
Today's best bets + Everton-Man United + Louisville-North Carolina
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Champions League knockout phase play-off second leg against Qarabag at St James' Park (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Howe is hopeful Sven Botman and Yoane Wissa will be involved on Tuesday, but they will have to "see how they wake up tomorrow" bef…
Howe on team news, rotation 'balance' and Woltemade's position Yahoo Sports Canada

The NFL’s proposed ban on tush push plays will not take effect until after the 2026 season, leaving teams like the Eagles and Bills to adapt to the 2025 trend.
Raducanu is set to sign with Uniqlo - who are poised to make an announcement
University of Toronto Athletics previews the upcoming OUA men's basketball semifinal, setting the stage for a crucial playoff matchup against rivals.
Miami must decide on Darren Waller's future as he enters 2026 free agency, looking back on a productive but injury-plagued 2025 season.
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller is a key 2026 free agent. Analysis covers his injury history and red-zone impact despite limited action in 2025.
Defensive end Cam Jordan has spent his entire 15-year NFL career with the Saints and he's the franchise's all-time leader in games played, but he may not be back for a 16th season in New Orleans.
Defensive end Cam Jordan has spent his entire 15-year NFL career with the Saints and he's the franchise's all-time leader in games played, but he may not be back for a 16th season in New Orleans.
Houston's Kevin Durant intends to play at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
Young pitcher named darkhorse to make Nationals 40-man roster Yahoo Sports Canada
Endrick, currently on loan at Lyon, spoke to Téléfoot about his form and ambitions. “I hope one day win to win the Champions League and other titles with Vinicius and Mbappe. In the interim, I want to do great things with Olympique Lyon and, God willing, go to the World Cup to help Brazil.” On […]
In 30 clutch games this season, the Rockets sport a 14-16 record and only have a -8.8 net rating
Hoops Tonight Podcast host Jason Timpf joins The Raptors Show and gives his thoughts on the best teams in the Eastern Conference at this point in the season and which teams have an edge with the playoffs being less than two months away.
Inaugural Slate of Games Announced for Mount St. Mary’s Flag Football mountathletics.com
Michelle Wie West is the latest player to join WTGL
As expected, Clemson has dropped out of the Top 25 in the latest Coaches Poll after a very poor run of play.
Police Scotland has launched an investigation after Rangers players Emmanuel Fernandez (24) and Djeidi Gassama (22) were subjected to racist abuse on social media following Sunday’s draw with Living...
Newcastle duo could return for Champions League clash Yahoo Sports Canada
Liverpool Snatch Late Victory at Nottingham Forest as Arne Slot Faces Fresh QuestionsOn the latest episode of Anfield Index’s Postmatch Raw, Trev Downey was joined by Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman ...
Liverpool Snatch Late Victory at Nottingham Forest as Arne Slot Faces Fresh QuestionsOn the latest episode of Anfield Index’s Postmatch Raw, Trev Downey was joined by Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman ...
Eddie Howe says he is optimistic that Yoane Wissa and Sven Botman will be able to return against Qarabag on Tuesday.Wissa has missed the last two games with a knock, while Botman has been sidelined fo...

Jordan Poole is back in the rotation, but uncertainty remains in New Orleans
President Trump invites the U.S. men's hockey team to the State of the Union address after their historic Olympic gold win over Canada.
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each on Monday for their scuffle in a game over the weekend.With 1:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Heat’s 136-120 victory on Saturday night, Gardner bumped Pippen from behind and knocked him d…
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each on Monday for their scuffle in a game over the weekend.With 1:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Heat’s 136-120 victory on Saturday night, Gardner bumped Pippen from behind and knocked him d…
'Life in Welsh rugby' but stats show issues remain Yahoo Sports Canada
Some of the top players in the 2026 NFL draft want to show what they can do at the Scouting Combine.
Some of the top players in the 2026 NFL draft want to show what they can do at the Scouting Combine.
Blue Jays analyst Madison Shipman joins Blair and Barker to discuss her early impressions of Kazuma Okamoto’s swing, like how smooth and effortless it appears, and how he’s got such a quiet power to it.
Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime defeated China’s Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 7-6 (4) in first-round men’s singles tennis action at the Dubai Championships on Monday.

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, UEFA Women's Champions League returns on Tuesday
After losing the league lead in Pamplona, analysis on spanish radio program Carrusel Canalla focused on Madrid’s inconsistency. Host Anton Meana was vocal about Arbeloa’s shortcomings:“Arbeloa has me confused. There are days where it seems he’s grasped the team’s dynamic… and then they go to Pamplona as if their lives…
Arkansas basketball didn't move in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll after beating losing to Alabama and beating Missouri. Here's where the Hogs are ranked.

Harris Andrews has firmly dismissed any question marks surrounding the culture at the Brisbane Lions following the breakdown of Lachie Neale's marriage.
Where Arkansas basketball is ranked in latest USA TODAY Coaches Poll Southwest Times Record
This is another tough blow for the Suns.

This is another tough blow for the Suns.
Previous Winner Jackson Baumeister, RHP23 | 6’4” | 224AA | 4.62 ERA, 4.15 FIP (15 GS) 62.1 IP, 19.5% K, 9.6% BBAFL | 6 ER (1 HR), 9.0 IP (4 G, 3 GS), 10 K, 9 BB A shoulder injury derailed what should have been Baumeister’s coming out party, as his previously plus breaking ball […]
Previous Winner Jackson Baumeister, RHP23 | 6’4” | 224AA | 4.62 ERA, 4.15 FIP (15 GS) 62.1 IP, 19.5% K, 9.6% BBAFL | 6 ER (1 HR), 9.0 IP (4 G, 3 GS), 10 K, 9 BB A shoulder injury derailed what should have been Baumeister’s coming out party, as his previously plus breaking ball […]
Suns reveal injury timeline for Dillon Brooks following broken hand Yahoo Sports Canada
Tennessee basketball is ranked in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll for the first time since Jan. 5.
Michael Conforto is looking to regain his form with the Chicago Cubs. Conforto agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training. The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role.
FIFA wants injured players to stay off the pitch for at least one minute after receiving treatment, as part of new plans to reduce time-wasting and improve the flow of matches, BBC Sport reports.The p...
FIFA wants injured players to stay off the pitch for at least one minute after receiving treatment, as part of new plans to reduce time-wasting and improve the flow of matches, BBC Sport reports.The p...
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has shared pictures of the aftermath of his horror clash with Edorardo Corvi during Milan’s 1-0 loss against Parma on Sunday evening, and has given somewhat of a crooked smile aft...
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has shared pictures of the aftermath of his horror clash with Edorardo Corvi during Milan’s 1-0 loss against Parma on Sunday evening, and has given somewhat of a crooked smile aft...
The A.J. Brown era in Philadelphia could be coming to an end. Where might the star wideout land next? See the latest odds.
Texas A&M’s rebuilt staff has been dominant, allowing just five walks all season and now riding a 44‑inning streak without issuing a free pass.