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Why people love Ilia MalininAt the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, fans share the reasons they love skater Ilia Malinin.Sports SeriouslyEditor’s note: Follow Olympics figure skating live updates and results from the 2026 Winter Games.ST. LOUIS — Ilia Malinin won his fourth consecutive U.S. figure skating championship on Saturday, the “Quad God” bringing the crowd to its feet in his final competition before he makes his Olympic debut at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.The free skate earned him a 209.78, bringing his championship-winning score to 324.88, a whopping 57.26 points ahead of second-place Andrew Torgashev and 75.72 points…

It is cricket’s and perhaps world sport’s most valuable international fixture. And yet, on February 15, when India are due to meet Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup, the game will not take place at all. Instead, Pakistan have forfeited the match; the marquee fixture of the first round will be a blank, leaving broadcasters to fill a four-hour vacuum instead.The fiasco is a microcosm of a broader crisis facing international cricket in 2026. Like all sports, cricket has always reflected geopolitical headwinds. But increasingly, these headwinds are stopping the action from taking place at all.AdvertisementIndeed, at least Pakistan are…

Onshore Mortgage LLC, a locally owned mortgage broker based in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, has been recognized with multiple top industry awards for 2025, highlighting its ultra-fast clear-to-close timelines and award-winning service across Bristol County, the South Coast of Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Led by President Grant R. Menard, the firm has earned statewide and national recognition for speed, purchase loan execution, and community-focused lending. FAIRHAVEN, MA, UNITED STATES – Onshore Mortgage LLC, a locally owned and operated mortgage broker serving Bristol County, the South Coast of Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, has been recognized with multiple top industry awards for 2025, highlighting…

Boston College signs All-Ivy League defender from Harvard appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Boston College football has endured roster turnover, including losing quarterback Dylan Lonergan. But now an Ivy League star via Harvard is coming to Bill O’Brien and company.AdvertisementThe Eagles are reeling in defensive end transfer Alex DeGrieck on Saturday, with Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports revealing the move Saturday.BC will be landing a first-team defender in this College Football Transfer Portal move. He also arrives as O’Brien faces the hot seat this fall.His Eagles team fell to 2-10 overall — their…

Monroe County Region high school sports calendar for Feb. 9-15.MONDAYBOYS BASKETBALLMonroe at Ottawa Hills, 7 p.m.More: Monroe County Region basketball summaries for Feb. 4, 2026Grosse Ile at New Boston Huron, 7 p.m.AdvertisementBowling Green Christian at State Line Christian, 6:30 p.m.GIRLS BASKETBALLMilan at SMCC, 7 p.m.Jefferson at Airport, 7 p.m.Sand Creek at Dundee, 7 p.m.Grosse Ile at Flat Rock, 7 p.m.New Boston Huron at Riverview, 7 p.m.Washtenaw Christian at Whiteford, 5:30 p.m.BOWLINGMonroe vs. Adrian at Lenawee Recreation, 3 p.m.Milan vs. SMCC, Jefferson vs. Airport, New Boston Huron vs. Riverview at Indian Lanes, Wyandotte, 3:30 p.m.Adrian Madison at Dundee, 4 p.m.Ida vs.…

National News The “Today” show host was referencing a message that was sent to the Tucson-based television station KOLD on Friday afternoon. The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Caitlin O’Hara) AP By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and TY ONEIL, Associated Press February 8, 2026 | 8:34 AM 3 minutes to read TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Savannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return, as the frantic…

With the NCAA increasingly losing control of collegiate athletics, there’s little distinction between the pro leagues and college teams.

(KMAland) — Regional sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below.MLB -Former Royal, World Champion Terrance Gore passes away: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/terrance-gore-passes-away.html -Cardinals ink Bligh Madris to minor league deal: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/cardinals-sign-bligh-madris-to-minor-league-contract.htmlIowa StateIowa -Women’s gymnastics break team record in win over Nebraska: https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2026/02/7/iowa-gymnastics-2026-nebraska-recap-Kalen Walker wins 60 meters in New Mexico: https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2026/02/7/walker-wins-60-meters-at-new-mexico-collegiate-classicNorthern Iowa -Hogan punches NCAA Zones ticket: https://unipanthers.com/news/2026/2/7/womens-swimming-and-diving-hogan-punches-ncaa-zones-ticket-at-uno-diving-invite-Stephens, Randecker set new track & field records: https://unipanthers.com/news/2026/2/7/track-and-field-stephens-randecker-set-new-school-records-at-nebraska-Women’s tennis falls to North Dakota: https://unipanthers.com/news/2026/2/7/womens-tennis-uni-womens-tennis-falls-to-north-dakotaDrake  -Men’s tennis gets sweep of Austin Peay: https://godrakebulldogs.com/news/2026/2/7/mens-tennis-bulldogs-sweep-austin-peay-4-0-in-second-road-win-of-weekend.aspxIowa WesternSouthwestern GracelandNebraska   -Men’s tennis falls short to Ole Miss: https://huskers.com/news/2026/02/7/huskers-fall-short-of-rebels-Men’s gymnastics beats Penn State: https://huskers.com/news/2026/02/7/no-6-huskers-push-past-no-5-penn-state-Rifle in first after day one at PRC championships: https://huskers.com/news/2026/02/7/huskers-in-first-after-day-one-at-prc-championships-Track…

See dogs in their winter wardrobeSnow suits, snow booties and serious side‑eye, dogs prepared to go out in the freezing cold.A few inches of snow could blanket Massachusetts this weekend, starting late Friday, Feb. 6, according to the National Weather Service.And as an arctic cold front moves through the region, temperatures are expected to drop significantly. Gusty winds will bring bitter wind chills, making the air in some places feel as low as -30 degrees on Sunday, Feb. 8, NWS said.An extreme cold warning has been issued for parts of central and western Massachusetts, while a lesser cold weather advisory…

STORRS, Conn. — Boston College dropped a 6–2 decision to No. 6 UConn on Friday afternoon at Toscano Family Ice Forum.The Huskies opened the scoring early in the second period with a goal just 34 seconds in. BC responded at 8:09 of the frame when Ava Thomas finished a feed from Sammy Taber and Kiera Dempsey to even the game at 1–1.UConn answered quickly with a power-play goal at 12:36 and followed with two even-strength tallies later in the period to take a 4–1 lead into the second intermission.The Huskies extended their advantage early in the third with goals at…