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UPCOMING

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Manchester United visits Everton in the Premier League. 250 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/23/2026 5:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BKC--T25-MEN’S POLL

Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s hoops poll for record 148th time; Florida, Alabama make leaps

SUMMARY: Duke’s win against Michigan has pushed the Blue Devils to No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. Monday’s poll marked a record 148th time at No. 1 for Duke. Duke claimed 56 of 61 first-place votes to supplant the Wolverines. Arizona moved up two spots to No. 2. Michigan, Iowa State and Houston rounded out the top five. No. 7 Florida and No. 17 Alabama had the week’s biggest leaps. No. 14 Kansas and No. 25 Vanderbilt each fell six spots for the biggest falls. Tennessee returned to the poll at No. 22 while Wisconsin fell out.

WORDS: 884 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 1:02 p.m. EST

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BKW--T25-WOMEN’S POLL

Geno Auriemma’s 655th AP Top 25 appearance moves him past Tara VanDerveer

SUMMARY: Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara VanDerveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday when UConn was again a unanimous No. 1. Auriemma has the Huskies ranked for the 655th time. UConn was atop all 31 ballots from the national media panel. The Huskies are the last unbeaten team in Division I basketball and have won 45 consecutive games dating to last season. The top five teams remained unchanged in the rankings this week with UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Vanderbilt following the Huskies.

WORDS: 518 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 12:00 p.m. EST

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TEN--UKRAINE-HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS CHAMPION

She woke up to ‘We’re at war’ in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis champion

SUMMARY: Mariia Vainshtein’s family fled Ukraine shortly after Russia launched its invasion four years ago. They moved to New York, where they had family. The adjustment was difficult for Vainshtein, who hoped she would one day to come to the U.S. for an education but had little command of English when she was rushed there at age 13. Helped by the skills she learned in her tennis training program, Vainshtein is now a New York City high school champion who is considering playing the sport in college.

WORDS: 1226 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 11:25 a.m. EST

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CAR--NASCAR-TOYOTA-KEELAN HARVICK

Toyota Racing Development signs 13-year-old Keelan Harvick to a long-term driver deal

SUMMARY: Keelan Harvick has signed with Toyota Racing Development to a long-term deal aimed at getting the 13-year-old into NASCAR. He is the son of Kevin Harvick, who spent 23 years in NASCAR and won the Cup Series championship and the Daytona 500. Keelan says he wants to reach the Cup Series like his father. He is shifting away from racing in Europe after a chaotic karting event in Italy. Toyota has a busy schedule with partner teams for dozens of late model races this year. Kevin Harvick says Toyota’s development approach fits the family. Keelan already has major wins in young driver events and late models.

WORDS: 733 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 10:55 a.m. EST

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OLY--SKI-VONN-INJURY

Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash

SUMMARY: Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn detailed the extent her injuries in an Instagram post. The 41-year-old Vonn says the crash on Feb. 8 caused compartment syndrome in her left leg after the crash. The condition traps swelling and blood in the muscle. It cuts off blood flow and can cause permanent damage. Vonn says surgeon Tom Hackett performed an emergency fasciotomy, saving her leg. Vonn added she also broke her right ankle in the crash and is currently in a wheelchair.

WORDS: 620 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 10:46 a.m. EST

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CRI--HUNDRED-PAKISTAN INVOLVEMENT

How political tensions between India and Pakistan might make their way into English cricket

SUMMARY: Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan might be spilling over into English cricket. Four of the eight franchises in England’s newest cricket competition — The Hundred — are at least part-owned by Indian investors who also control teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). No Pakistan player has featured in the IPL since the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, and the BBC has reported the IPL-owned franchises in The Hundred would not be considering any Pakistan cricketers. The England and Wales Cricket Board sent an email to the eight franchises in The Hundred on Sunday to warn them that action would be taken if there is any evidence of discrimination.

WORDS: 582 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 9:52 a.m. EST

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SOC--UEFA-PRESTIANNI-SUSPENSION

UEFA provisionally suspends Gianluca Prestianni after accusation he racially abused Vinícius Júnior

SUMMARY: UEFA provisionally suspends Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one match after Vinícius Júnior accuses him of racist abuse. The ban keeps Prestianni out of Wednesday’s Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid. Real won 1-0 in Lisbon last Tuesday. Vinícius scored the winner and celebrated near the Benfica corner flag. The match stopped for almost 10 minutes after the celebration sparked anger. Vinícius said Prestianni called him “monkey.” Prestianni has denied it.

WORDS: 423 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 9:44 a.m. EST

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ENT--TV-SERENA WILLIAMS

Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in ‘The CEO Club’ series

SUMMARY: Serena Williams has shifted her drive from tennis to business, and a new Prime Video series shows how she leads. On Monday, “The CEO Club” premieres and follows Williams and several other women as they run brands and handle family life. Williams says the same mindset that won her titles matters in the boardroom. She says leaders lose sometimes, but they show up again the next day. Williams also executive produces the show, and she says that helps her control the story. Another leader, Loren Ridinger, stresses discipline, tough calls, and strong support circles.

WORDS: 611 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 9:42 a.m. EST

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OLY--HKO-US-CANADA

Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men’s hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

SUMMARY: No miracle needed. The United States is atop the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime, and the U.S. defeated Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, flipping the script on the international stage and claiming the country’s third men’s title at the Games and the first since the “Miracle on Ice” on 1980.

WORDS: 1180 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 9:08 a.m. EST

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OLY--HKO-MEN’S WRAPUP

NHL’s return to the Olympics lives up to the hype and sets the stage for 2028 World Cup of Hockey

SUMMARY: The return of NHL players to the Olympics after a 12-year absence lived up to the hype. The U.S. beat Canada in the final, one of four knockout-round games to go to overtime. American Connor Hellebuyck turned in one of the best goaltending performances in hockey history, and Jack Hughes will be remembered for his golden goal. The league, union and International Ice Hockey Federation have an agreement to participate in 2030, but the next chance for best-on-best country versus country competition isn’t far off. The World Cup of Hockey set for February 2028 is less than two years away

WORDS: 652 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 6:56 a.m. EST

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OLY--MILAN-CORTINA-MEMORABLE-MOMENTS

10 memorable moments from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

SUMMARY: With 116 medal events over 19 days in five different clusters, what a spectacle the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics were. So much happened so it can be hard to keep up. Here are ten of the biggest Olympic moments storylines, from U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn’s crash to curling cheating allegations to a Norwegian biathlete admitting infidelity.

WORDS: 998 - MOVED: 02/23/2026 4:27 a.m. EST

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OLY--PARALYMPICS-GUIDE

A guide for the 2026 Winter Paralympics, looking at the sports, venues and top athletes competing in Italy. Some 600 athletes will compete in 79 medal events across six sports. One new medal event — wheelchair curling mixed doubles — will be featured for the first time. The closing ceremony will take place on March 15 in the renovated Cortina Curling Stadium. By Tales Azzoni.

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP

Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain and Spanish club Real Madrid are among the playoff teams trying to reach the round of 16 in the Champions League.

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