Women’s college basketball fans are all set to witness one of the most anticipated matchups of this month, where the No. 3-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks will take on the No. 19 Tennessee Lady Volunteers. However, some 18 hours before the game kicks off, South Carolina has received an update regarding Ta’Niya Latson that could shape […]The post South Carolina Announces Ta’Niya Latson Injury Report 18 Hours Before Tennessee Game appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news-south-carolina-announces-taniya-latson-injury-report-eighteen-hours-before-tennessee-game/

Dustin Jacoby knows how to get stuff done. And ‘The Hanyak’ proved that in his UFC Vegas 113 fight. The FactoryX Muay Thai team member secured a second-round stoppage win over Julius Walker. However, he has earned more than just a win—he earned respect and, more importantly, backing from UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.  […]The post Alex Pereira Backs Ex-Rival Dustin Jacoby’s White House Plea After UFC Vegas 113 Win appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-alex-pereira-backs-ex-rival-dustin-jacoby-s-white-house-plea-after-ufc-vegas-113-win/

The study outlines three options — constructing seawalls, installing flood gates or raising the land — that could cost $720 million to nearly $2 billion.

https://www.marinij.com/2026/02/07/san-rafael-sea-level-report-evaluates-options-for-canal-area/

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The discussion comes as the company prepares its budget for the next fiscal year and faces pressure to lower bills.

https://www.marinij.com/2026/02/07/mce-considers-rate-cut-amid-questions-on-energy-contracts/

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Workers are preparing the tear down the Sears building in Terra Linda to make way for a 1,422-residence development.

https://www.marinij.com/2026/02/07/san-rafael-mall-landmark-nears-demolition-for-housing/

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Anti-ICE protesters were caught on video turning on a driver they appeared to mistake for an opponent.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/08/us-news/anti-ice-protesters-attack-their-own-supporter-with-sex-toys-in-minneapolis/

Jason Press, a former student at Marin Catholic High School, is part of a Pepperdine University team apply the technology to the aurora borealis.

https://www.marinij.com/2026/02/07/marin-grad-uses-ai-to-improve-data-about-northern-lights/

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Despite nearing deadlines, promised major projects at a clutch of Victorian hospitals are still in the planning phase.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/victoria/labor-s-hospital-promises-in-limbo-as-delays-continue-and-challenges-mount-20260206-p5o067.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The wait is finally over for NFL fans as Super Bowl LX kicks off tonight at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/leeds-super-bowl-lx-watch-9-locations-5504727

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Gavin Newsom was seen cozying up with Fanatics boss Michael Rubin and other A-listers ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl in what has been a busy week of partying for California's governor.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/07/us-news/gavin-newsom-spotted-getting-cozy-with-sports-exec-michael-rubin-at-super-bowl-party/

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is headed for the Western Australia coast and is expected to make landfall within hours.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/severe-tropical-cyclone-mitchell-headed-for-wa-coast-20260208-p5o0h7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

This might go down as one of the best chases in history. In one of the most anticipated games of this week, the No. 4-ranked Duke Blue Devils locked horns with the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels, and by halftime, it felt like the Blue Devils were going home with another win after they […]The post Seth Trimble Sparks Pandemonium as UNC Ends 25-Year Drought vs. Jon Scheyer’s Duke appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news-seth-trimble-sparks-pandemonium-as-unc-ends-twenty-five-year-drought-vs-jon-scheyer-s-duke/

Nobody missed the nail-biting rivalry that unfolded in the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Championship race. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s prodigal driver, Connor Zilisch, was looking forward to capitalizing on a 10-win season. However, Richard Childress’s star, Jesse Love, shattered his rival’s dreams by grabbing the title. Despite the fresh nature of this strong competition, Dale Jr. feels […]The post “I Love You, Man”: Dale Jr. Reveals Rare Bond Amid Peak Rivalry With Richard Childress appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-i-love-you-man-dale-jr-reveals-rare-bond-amid-peak-rivalry-with-richard-childress-nascar-oreilly-series/

Lincoln Riley’s Trojans were successful in signing the country’s No. 1 class for 2026, with 35 blue-chippers, including multiple 5-star recruits. It’s a clear blueprint for dominance. Yet amid the euphoria, Riley appears to be caught in a storm over USC’s fraying soul, the Notre Dame rivalry slipping away, exposing cracks in USC’s identity, with […]The post Lincoln Riley Hit With Alarming “Won’t Win” Verdict After Earning Jimbo Fisher Fate appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-lincoln-riley-hit-with-alarming-wont-win-verdict-after-earning-jimbo-fisher-fate/

Four people were rescued from Sunset Cliffs in Ocean Beach after becoming stuck while recreationally leaping off the cliff, with one person taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/coastal/cliff-jumpers-rescued-sunset-cliffs/

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The improving colt and jockey Florent Geroux score a mild upset in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes as Intrepido runs second, Desert Gate fourth.

https://www.sgvtribune.com/2026/02/07/bob-bafferts-plutarch-wins-at-santa-anita-jumps-into-kentucky-derby-picture/

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One resident near Yarra Boulevard says he calls Triple Zero five times a week, while the City of Boroondara mayor likens the noise to the grand prix.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/victoria/dangerous-intrusive-relentless-push-for-fresh-crackdown-at-this-hoon-hotspot-20260205-p5nzsd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Not all Jews welcome the arrival of Israel’s president in Australia. I am one who believes he will divide us at a time we need cohesion. It is the type of position that has cost me friends.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/i-m-jewish-i-live-in-bondi-but-i-take-no-comfort-from-herzog-s-visit-20260208-p5o0ep.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

A dispute in Poland is emerging as a key test of Europe’s willingness to speak out against its NATO ally.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/europe/despicable-attack-on-trump-signals-a-shift-in-europe-20260208-p5o0dw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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3 Doors Down announced Saturday that the band's lead singer Brad Arnold has died at the age of 47.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2026/02/07/brad-arnold-three-doors-down-singer-dies/1521770494612/

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Brad Arnold, who founded the rock band 3 Doors Down and served as the band's lead singer, has died from cancer at 47 years old.The post Brad Arnold, Lead Singer of 3 Doors Down, Dead at 47 appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/brad-arnold-lead-singer-of-3-doors-down-dead-at-47/

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Medway's Zack DiGregorio and Framingham's Ansel Haugsjaa basically got into luge by accident, but it started a journey to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/02/07/pushing-the-limits-zack-digregorio-ansel-haugsjaa-complete-winter-olympics-quest/

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PSAC has filed a labour complaint over Ottawa’s in-office mandate, saying increased office days hurt workers’ mental health and could disrupt public services.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11657636/psac-in-office-mandate/

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Draymond Green felt what it’s like to be on the trade radar. He was linked to a possible deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Instead, the Warriors decided to bring Kristaps Porzingis in exchange for Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga. Dub Nation liked the trade. But Green wanted people to understand what a trade really does. It […]The post “It’s a S***ty Thing” – Draymond Green Issues Strong Statement on Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-its-a-sty-thing-draymond-green-issues-strong-statement-on-jonathan-kuminga-buddy-hield-trade/

A set of curious photos of President Donald Trump sparked a flurry of speculation online...

https://www.opposingviews.com/politics/photo-of-trump-at-white-house-rose-garden-turns-heads-after-people-spot-small-detail

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Stephen Gogolev propelled Canada into the figure skating team event final with a spectacular skate in his Olympic debut Saturday.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11657773/gogolev-sends-canada-into-olympic-team-event-final/

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In a move that has the NFL world buzzing, Puka Nacua has taken his off-field charisma to a next level with a tweet on X that sent fans into a frenzy. And now, he’s taking that energy straight to the Rams’ front office with a plea that’s got everyone talking.​​ “What camera should I look […]The post Puka Nacua Makes Immediate Plea to Rams Front Office Amid Matthew Stafford’s Final Decision on Retirement appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-rams-puka-nacua-makes-immediate-plea-to-rams-front-office-amid-matthew-staffords-final-decision-on-retirement/

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end…

https://wtop.com/russia-ukraine-war-news/2026/02/zelenskyy-says-u-s-gave-ukraine-and-russia-a-june-deadline-to-reach-agreement-to-end-war/

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Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Saturday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-duke-vs-north-carolina-rivalry-game-nba-and-more/

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Pompey supporters have been on social media reacting to Saturday’s loss at Preston North End

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-fc-preston-north-end-deepdale-defeat-championship-5507340

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FOUR games into Liam Manning's Huddersfield Town journey and the signs are that it will be a bit of a joyride. And certainly eventful and entertaining.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/huddersfield-town-2-blackpool-2-terriers-show-why-liam-manning-era-might-just-be-eventful-5507364

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Looking for today's NYT Connections hints? Some help and the answers for today's game are right here to help keep your streak alive.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2026/02/07/nyt-connections-answers-sunday-february-8/

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Diggs is certainly one of the top wide receivers of his era, but the Patriots star might have a hill to climb to make the Hall of Fame.The post Stefon Diggs hopes Super Bowl LX can strengthen Hall of Fame case. Would a win put Patriots’ WR in Canton? appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2026/02/07/stefon-diggs-patriots-super-bowl-lx-hall-of-fame/

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The WRX is an awesome sports sedan, but if you bought one five years ago, how much value would it have lost? And how much will a used one set you back now?

https://www.jalopnik.com/2092838/2020-subaru-wrx-5-year-depreciation/

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John Lykins owns a drug store in the town of Lowell, Ark. that sells vitamins and cosmetics, fills prescription orders and peddles pistols. The all-in-one spot is a favorite with locals, who go there to talk guns and hang out at the lunch counter.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/07/us-news/drugs-amp-guns-becomes-a-winning-combination-for-one-arkansas-store/

By Steve Hermanos IJ correspondent “I don’t know the rules well enough,” declared Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow on Tuesday night at the NFL’s flag football Pro Bowl, which was played in an enormous underground convention room at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. The Pro Bowl is football’s annual all-star exhibition game, featuring the NFC versus the […]

https://www.marinij.com/2026/02/07/flag-football-in-the-spotlight-during-super-bowl-week/

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Veteran skier Lindsey Vonn is a "iconic superhuman athlete" and is "risking everything" by racing with an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Sunday, says former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cyv5v11yrpqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Heavy metal legend Dee Snider has resigned from Twisted Sister, prompting the band to cancel the remaining dates on its 50th anniversary concert tour.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2026/02/07/dee-snider-resigns-twisted-sister-cancels-tour/8001770482631/

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Video captures a dramatic moment when three individuals were pulled from the frozen waters during a police helicopter rescue.

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/frozen-water-rescue-helicopter-police-b2915972.html

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Elsewhere Pakistan survived a score against the Netherlands and India defeated the USA

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/scotland-west-indies-t20-world-cup-cricket-result-b2915921.html

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