Supercharging your brain with ping-pong on 'The Athletic Show'
Plus: Difficulty versus execution in Olympic figure skating and how to fix the NBA All-Star Game.
The Athletic 
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Olympics-themed puzzle No. 510 on Feb. 15
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Where to watch India vs. Pakistan free live stream, TV channel, start time for T20 Cricket World Cup match
India vs. Pakistan start time: Here’s how to watch the T20 match on TV and live stream. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.
The Sporting News 
Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh has his eyes on the prize in 2026
After finishing as the runner-up for the AL MVP and his team just missing the World Series in 2025, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is more determined than ever heading into this season
Sports Illustrated 
Arlington Heights Bears Stadium Approaches Key Thursday Meeting
Springfield this week will at last begin considering the bill the Bears have been pushing to help get an Arlington Heights stadium built.
BamaCentral Courtside After Alabama's 89-75 Win Over South Carolina
Final thoughts and takeaways from Coleman Coliseum after the Crimson Tide beat the Gamecocks.
Super Saturday Nightcap: Tylik Weeks Dominates as Southern Miss Upsets Troy
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles took down the Troy Trojans, the top-rated team in the Sun Belt, on Saturday night at Reed Green Coliseum.
Popcorn Machine Fire Briefly Delays Georgia-Oklahoma Game
Popcorn fire delays college basketball game.
Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun explains decision to run up score on Penny Hardaway-led Memphis
‘The deck is stacked totally against mid-majors now,’ Calhoun said
DOWN GOES No. 1: Texas Tech Rewrites Program History, Stuns Arizona On the Road
JT Toppin's 16th double double and NO.16 Texas Tech UPSET NO.1 Arizona on the road for the Red Raiders third ever win over a number one ranked team in program history. Becoming first player in over 20 seasons with to have 31 points, 13 rebounds, and zero
Nebraska Baseball Moves to 2-0, Tops Northeastern at MLB Desert Invitational
The Huskers beat a team of Huskies for the second straight day to pick up a second win on the 2026 campaign.
Relive @kj_showtime0's show-stopping slams en route to being crowned the 2026 @ATT Slam Dunk Champion! Roll it
Relive @kj_showtime0's show-stopping slams en route to being crowned the 2026 @ATT Slam Dunk Champion! Roll it
NBA 
Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba sends bold 'Back 2 Back' message to NFL rivals
Seattle faces the toughest schedule in the NFL for 2026. Leer
MARCA English 
Nate Oats Says Aiden Sherrell Has 'A Little Bit More in Him' After Defeating Gamecocks
The Crimson Tide extended its winning streak to four games, but Oats has his eyes on improvements.
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Gets Great Injury News Ahead of Utah Matchup
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Gets Great Injury News Ahead of Utah Matchup
Victor Wembanyama Knows He's the Main Character at All-Star Weekend
With his signature honesty and confidence, Wemby answered questions about becoming the face of the NBA, LeBron James, basketball's big-man evolution, and the pressure of being a franchise player.