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VP Sports & Entertainment presents: Vees alternate captain Evers signs with Seattle Kraken
Evers has surpassed 30 goals and leads the WHL in faceoff wins, playing a key role in Penticton's historic inaugural WHL season.
As the NFL combine winds down, all eyes shift to Pittsburgh for the league's next showcase event
INDIANAPOLIS — The city of Indianapolis is playing host to its 39th consecutive NFL combine, an event that has grown from an under-the-radar offseason...
Pelicans displaying progress entering rematch vs. Jazz
The New Orleans Pelicans remain near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, but they're making progress.
Get to Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Conference USA
A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major Conference USA.
No Offense: Devils Drop 5th Straight
There was a point, about midway through Thursday’s 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh, where it kind of, sort of felt as if the Devils might manage to salvage a point, maybe even steal two from the Penguins. Paul Cotter had scored, an almost water-to-wine level miracle. Jacob Markstrom was playing as well as he has at […]
How Yankees plan to handle Giancarlo Stanton's 2026 playing time, even though he 'can't open a bag of chips'
Stanton's elbow injuries will affect the rest of his MLB career
The business behind Nintendo: How the gaming giant makes billions
From humble beginnings making playing cards in 19th-century Japan, Nintendo has evolved into one of the world's most influential gaming companies. Powered by a catalogue of iconic characters and franchises — including Mario, The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon — the company has turned nostalgia and broad family appeal into a durable business advantage.
Is Jamal Murray playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Celtics injury report
Jamal Murray is one again named on the official injury list as the Nuggets prepare to take on the Boston Celtics.
The rise of Boston's women's sports teams and women's hockey
Women’s sports get written off — but not when the Fleet are playing.
‘Something special for the city’: Four New Orleans schools in Division I finals doubleheader
Seated in the stands at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, Stella Junius dreamed of playing in this kind of matchup.
Yankees news: Jones adopts an Ohtani-like swing
Spencer Jones’ new swing draws comparisons to Ohtani; Caballero can seize playing time; John Sterling’s health scare.
Byron Donalds blasts 'political hack' Stephen Colbert for playing in Texas Primary
'His credibility is shot.'
Grizzlies players describe 'weird feeling' playing former teammates vs Jazz
Memphis Grizzlies players reacted to their first matchup against former teammates John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. since Feb. 3 trade.
Plymouth High School student maintains 4.0 GPA while playing three sports
Turner Oldenburg is enjoying his final year as a varsity athlete.
Prep talk: Coach Jared Honig has Valencia girls' basketball team in D1 semifinals
Former Granada Hills coach Jared Honig has found home at Valencia High, which is one win from playing for a Southern Section championship.
KHSAA aims to level private vs. public playing field in football, other sports
Beginning in 2027, enrollments at private schools will count more than public schools for the purposes of placing teams in competitive classes.
Valve should release its new Steam Controller early while we’re waiting for the Steam Machine and Frame
It seems Valve plans to release its new hardware all in one go, but we think there are a few reasons why the controller should come first.
Xenoblade fans, it's happening! Nintendo a drops a surprise Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X with 60fps and more
4K/60fps support in TV mode, and 1080p/60fps when playing in handheld mode, and a $5 upgrade path - ideal, right?
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels praises Eagles' fans
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels likes playing on the road in Philadelphia.
Democrats recruit popular content creators in new strategy to win back Latino voters
Democrats are playing catch-up in having online influencers and content creators promote their candidates and priorities
Get to Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Big West
A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major Big West.
Missouri eager to bolster NCAA resume vs. No. 19 Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt won five of its past six Southeastern Conference games despite playing short-handed.
Another Seahawks coach set to leave for Klint Kubiak’s Raiders
Dennison has a deep working (and playing!) relationship with the Kubiak family.
Homemade chess board moves its own pieces. And wins.
Maker Joshua Stanley Robotics used magnets and an open source chess platform to build this unique board.
Get to Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Big South
A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major Big South.
Google puts users at risk by downplaying health disclaimers under AI Overviews
Exclusive: Google fails to include safety warnings when users are first presented with AI-generated medical advice
Pixel's 'Now Playing' is becoming a real app, but not for everyone
Looks like Now Playing is about to get its own Play Store app, but not all Android users will be able to download it.
Porchfest fills Conway with music on rainy Sunday afternoon
Conway Downtown Alive put on Porchfest 2026, a mix of bands playing on local porches throughout the Horry County community.
‘It’s not just about playing the game’: St. Louis sports teams speak on the importance of community engagement
Representatives from all three of St. Louis’ major league sports teams — the Cardinals, the Blues, and St. Louis CITY Soccer Club — gathered at WashU’s Stix House to talk about the importance of community engagement in an ever-changing sports landscape on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Dodgers notes: Edwin Díaz, Brusdar Graterol, Yoshinobu Yamamoto
It’s here! It’s finally here! The Dodgers will be playing baseball in less than a week’s time. As the team begins to regroup at Camelback Ranch, old faces and new alike make their way into the clubhouse, and among the new faces to the Dodgers is Edwin Díaz. Díaz was the first major signing this […]
Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity
Sleeping on a problem might be more powerful than we ever imagined. Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have shown that dreams can actually be nudged in specific directions — and those dream tweaks may boost creativity. By playing subtle sound cues during REM sleep, researchers prompted people to dream about unsolved brain teasers they had struggled with earlier. An astonishing 75% of participants dreamed about the cued puzzles, and those puzzles were solved far more often the next day.
After snapping 9-game skid, Oklahoma hosts reeling Georgia
Georgia coach Mike White is counting on his team playing better from the jump Saturday than the Bulldogs did in their most recent game when they travel to Norman, Okla., to take on Oklahoma.
High On Life 2 Guide: 13 Tips To Know Before Playing
We can help you have more fun, find more money, and get more powerful in this new sci-fi comedy shooter
February 13, 2026
An evolutionary biologist weighs in on mating and dating in the age of apps. Is pair bonding passé? Is single the new married? Plus, the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, or RHIC, has ceased operation. What’s next for particle physics? Add, researchers are homing in on how kids reap long-term health benefits from getting dirty, whether cuddling furry pets or playing with friends.
A Little Grime Can Boost Kids’ Health. But What Kind?
Researchers are homing in on how kids reap long-term health benefits from getting dirty, whether cuddling furry pets or playing with friends.
Sanjay Krishnamurthy’s journey: Juggling between Computer Science degree and cricket to playing T20 World Cup for USA | Cricket News - The Times of India
Cricket News: TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: The first memory Satya Krishnamurthi returns to is not of a net session, a trophy, or a highlight-reel clip. It is a day .
Hugo Souza shines as Corinthians end RB Bragantino’s unbeaten run
Corinthians bounced back after their debut defeat in the Brasileirão.Playing in front of their faithful fans for the first time in the competition, Timão defeated Red Bull Bragantino—who had been ...
‘The Pitt’ Star Opens Up About ‘Really Difficult Situation’ That Helped Her Land Role Of Dr. McKay
“It's a crazy experience to play something that feels like it reflects my own life as much as it does,” the actor said of playing the empathetic Dr. Cassie McKay.
Take a visual tour of bands playing at Wahoo Music Festival in Jupiter
Wahoo Music Festival will feature six artists at the Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter on Feb. 28. See photos.
Mental Health Risk Doubled For Women Who Quit Antidepressants During Pregnancy
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Feb. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women who stop taking prescribed antidepressants during pregnancy are playing games with their mental health, a new study says. Pregnant women who quit their antidepressants are nearly twice as likely to experience a ...
Think online dating is a ‘numbers game’? You’re playing it all wrong, says this researcher
Men want hot women, and women want rich men. Or do they? Relationship scientist and UC Davis psychology professor Paul Eastwick isn't convinced.
Plano launches online tool aimed at leveling the playing field for small businesses
Amid a boom for big business in Plano with AT&T’s move to the suburb and a legacy of major corporate relocations, the city is launching a tool to support...
James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' star, dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, who found fame playing Dawson Leery opposite Katie Holmes' Joey Potter on the TV series 'Dawson's Creek,' has died. He was 48.
Get to Know a Mid-Major: Coastal Athletic Association
A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major Coastal Athletic Association.
Letter from Assistant Sports Editor: We made it
If there’s anything that’s been a constant in my life, it’s baseball. It’s the game I grew up playing in my backyard with my brothers, soaking in the warm Pittsburgh weather while pursuing my short-lived dreams of making it to the big leagues. It’s the game that signals the return of my favorite time of...
Tabletop Role Playing Games Make Science an Adventure
Graduate students turned tabletop role playing games into tools for science communication.
Mewgenics Guide: 10 Tips To Know Before Playing
Here are some top tips to have in mind before you get going in the roguelite battler
A bonobo’s pretend tea party is rewriting what we know about imagination
A bonobo named Kanzi surprised scientists by successfully playing along in pretend tea party experiments, tracking imaginary juice and grapes as if they were real. He consistently pointed to the correct locations of pretend items, while still choosing real food when given the option. The results suggest that imagination may not be exclusive to humans after all.
Romeo Is A Dead Man slyly parodies multiverse nonsense before playing it too straight
The sci-fi action game Romeo is a Dead Man delivers SUDA51's trademark strangeness before playing things a bit too straight.
'It's going to be an intense one': U.S-Canada in women's hockey is one of the best rivalries in sports
How is each team playing? Who are the key players in Tuesday's preliminary-round game? We break down the first meeting between the rivals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Dueling AIs Reconstruct Rules of Mysterious Roman-Era Board Game
Seems like Europeans were playing blocking games centuries earlier than previously thought.
Pritzker: Trump playing politics with FEMA disaster aid denial
Pritzker: Denial of disaster aid was "a politically motivated decision...."
Dem lawmaker slams Ilhan Omar probe as 'playing politics'
Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the probe into Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's personal wealth on 'The Faulkner Focus.'
The Leeds sports club that has seen huge growth in girls playing
More girls' football and rugby teams have been created at The Hunslet Club thanks to new 3G pitch.
Patriots’ 2025 season already a success even before Super Bowl
The Patriots will be playing for a championship one year after going 4-13.
How fights over ICE funding are playing out on the Hill and in midterm races : The NPR Politics Podcast
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are running out of time to reach an agreement over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. We discuss the state of negotiations, plus how calls to “abolish ICE” are playing out in congressional races.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and political reporter Elena Moore.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Illinois State students merge art and science in Image of Research competition
Students from across Illinois State's campus displayed artworks displaying their scholarship and creative activity at the seventh annual Image of Research Exhibit and Reception held February 5 at University Galleries.
Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: America East
A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major America East Conference.
Liverpool Champions League winner set to sign for Celtic
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Opens Talks With Celtic as Coaching Ambitions Take ShapeAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s next move in football may blend playing ambition with long-term planning, as discussions wit...
At a Bonobo’s ‘Tea Party,’ Scientists Find Hints of Imagination
By playing pretend with an ape, scientists found a human hallmark in our closest living relative: the capacity for make-believe.
Patriots saw early signs of Drake Maye’s breakout
The Patriots’ quarterback is playing at an MVP level in his second seasons in the league.
Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Ivy League
A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major Ivy League.
Complaint accuses Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejects
A complaint made about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard months ago relates to an allegation that she withheld access to classified information for political reasons.
Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: American Conference
A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major American Conference.
Vermont man turns hobby into accordion repair business
A 74-year-old Vermont man has found his passion not just in playing the accordion, but in fixing them. Nathan Longo is one of a handful of people who work on accordions in New England.
Who Is Seattle Seahawks Sam Darnold’s Fiancée, Katie Hoofnagle?
Sam Darnold will be playing in the biggest game of his life at Super Bowl LX, but his biggest supporter will also be there cheering him on.
Deputy attorney general signals no new Epstein charges, defends Gabbard role in Georgia election search
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s actions on multiple fronts Sunday, signaling that no new charges will be brought in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, downplaying Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s involvement in a probe into alleged voter fraud in Georgia, and defending the decision to arrest former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
The Science of “the Giggle”: Why Laboratory Rats Love Being Tickled
If you think laughter and comedy are reserved strictly for humans, you’d be wrong. A study in the late 1990s showed that creatures like rats emit ultrasonic vocalizations while playing with or anticipating the opportunity to play with other rats. To make matters sillier, rats emitted similar vocalizations when they were subjected to manual somatosensory
A history of Dodgers brothers playing together
The Dodgers have River Ryan returning from 2024 Tommy John surgery, and is expected to be part of the team’s starting rotation puzzle in the 2026 season. There’s also at least a chance that he might be teammates with his brother Ryder Ryan, who was signed by the Dodgers to a minor league deal that […]
Magic use big 4th quarter to flip script vs. Raptors
ORLANDO, Fla. — When the Magic lost to the Raptors by one point on the road on Dec. 29, Orlando squandered a 21-point first-half lead at Toronto. On Friday night inside Kia Center, it was Toronto that gave up a 14-point lead on the road playing in front of a national TV audience on ESPN. During a contest that featured 12 lead changes, coach Jamahl Mosley‘s squad fought back-and-forth with the ...
The World’s Largest Biological Battle Is Being Fought in Space
But this evolutionary “arms race” looks a little different when playing out in microgravity.
The 10 most profitable sports teams in the world right now
Winning championships is the goal, but for the front office, the real scoreboard is the balance sheet. In an era where media rights, luxury suites, and global branding have turned franchises into financial powerhouses, some teams are simply playing in…
Mavericks put their hope in health as the 1-year anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade approaches
Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving didn't play in that 118-105 loss to Minnesota — and might not be in a Mavericks uniform on the same night again — while it was a temporary injury absence for four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson and Cooper Flagg, the rookie No. 1 pick who landed in Dallas by crazy luck and is seen as the next face of the franchise after Doncic. Days shy of a year since the Mavs shipped their global superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis and rocked the core of a team that was just nine months removed from playing in the NBA Finals, Washington's hope for a return to contention rests with those four teammates being healthy alongside him.
Inter's Chivu changed team's style and it's working
Chivu has kept Inter at the top of Serie A, but he has changed the way they're playing the game
UNC basketball projected a Top-5 Seed in USA TODAY Sports bracketology
UNC is playing NCAA Tournament-caliber basketball right now. USA TODAY Sports gives the Tar Heels a Top 5 Regional seed in its latest bracketology.
Broncos reportedly fire offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, 2 days after playing in AFC championship
The Denver Broncos fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi on Tuesday, two days after they played in the AFC championship game, NFL Network reports.
Red Wings savor home-ice edge as Kings arrive
The Red Wings need to take advantage of their three-game homestand this week, considering they won't be playing in Detroit afterward for an extended period.
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers ready to feast on porous Jazz defense
It's tough to find an NBA team currently playing better basketball than the Los Angeles Clippers.
What role is China playing in global geopolitical transformations?
Chinese foreign policy is shaped by a paradox: it wants to project power and yet it seeks to avoid conflict.
Kawhi Leonard is playing tonight against the Nets
Kawhi Leonard is playing tonight against the Nets
Alexander Skarsgård says he's 'not really comfortable' playing a righteous character
Alexander Skarsgård questions his morals, saying he's 'not really comfortable' playing a righteous character
Enterprising teens in Loudoun Co. turn white into green with snow shoveling business
While a lot of young people are enjoying the Sunday snowstorm by playing or sledding in it, some enterprising teens in Virginia are hard at work with their nascent show shoveling business.
Baltimore Ravens Legend Speaks on Potentially Playing With Pittsburgh Steelers
As Joe Flacco continues to navigate the final chapters of his NFL career, the veteran quarterback has been around the league quite a bit. Still, even for a player who has played with multiple teams in recent years, he doesn’t sound ready to ever put on a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey.
Trump’s ‘run it hot’ economic strategy could work — but it’ll cost Americans dearly
There’s a pitch taking root within the Trump administration and some corners of Wall Street that envisions two somewhat incompatible realities playing out at once: rapid economic growth and low inflation.
Portland businesses post anti-ICE signs
Owners said many businesses in the city are displaying the signs.
How Playing Pokémon Became the Ultimate Test of AI’s Intelligence
Nintendo’s original Pokémon games are becoming a popular and strangely effective way to test and benchmark new artificial-intelligence models. “We’re all a whole bunch of nerds,” said the man behind the trend.
Players at 'high risk' as tennis chases sun
With high temperatures and very high UV levels at the Australian Open, BBC Sport looks at the effects of playing for hours outdoors.
Omitted Henderson 'backs' Farrell's squad decision
Iain Henderson says he "would love" to continue playing for Ireland as long as he can despite missing out on Six Nations selection.
Thieves take $10k worth of hot sauce business product from Pike Street Drummer’s van
“Somebody has all that right now – playing drums and eating hot sauce, probably," the business owner said.
The John Curtis girls basketball team is led by a senior that's 'always had the feel'
John Curtis senior Bailey Timmons has had success playing basketball from a young age.
Terminally ill GTA 6 fan with 6-12 months to live has seemingly been put in touch with Rockstar about playing the game early
After the studio did the same with Red Dead Redemption 2
Google equates Gemini’s gradient design to 1984’s smiling Macintosh
A post on Google Design this week takes a look at the design and illustration of the Gemini app, with gradients playing a big role.
Former hockey player Matthew Gaudreau inducted into Salem County Sports Hall of Fame
Matthew Gaudreau played hockey at Gloucester Catholic High School and Boston College before turning professional and playing for minor league teams.
Kelly Oubre Jr. talks health, playing with brace in return to Sixers
Kelly Oubre Jr. discusses his health and playing with a brace on his knee in his return to the Philadelphia 76ers.
UCLA 71, Penn State 60: More Frustration
Stop if you’ve heard this one before. Penn State, playing at home, battled tooth and nail with a probable NCAA tournament team before finally faltering in the final minutes. Well, it happened again on Wednesday night at the BJC with UCLA leaving town with a 71-60 win that still has the Nittany Lions (9-8, 0-6 […]
Scottish gossip: Fofana, Kovacevic, Otele, Skov Olsen, Bowie, Milanovic
Celtic linked with strikers playing in Turkey and Slovenia, plus interest in two Aberdeen wingers...
NFL Playoffs QB Rankings: Who Do You Trust Most?
Just two QBs still playing have reached a Super Bowl. Two others are seeking their first playoff win. We rank all eight based on how much we trust them.
Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority indicated Tuesday it is likely to side with two states that have enacted bans on transgender athletes playing on girls’ sports teams, delving into a divisive culture war dispute that could have implications far beyond sports.
NFL ignores 49ers' playoff scheduling request for divisional round
San Francisco will be playing on short rest against Seahawks