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Chicago Bears Eye Indiana for New Stadium with $2 Billion Investment
Hammond, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
The Chicago Bears are shifting focus to Hammond, Indiana, for a new stadium, committing $2 billion after Illinois negotiations stalled. Indiana aims to finalize the deal by the end of February 2026.
Players Unanimously Elect Bruce Meyer to Lead Union Ahead of Critical Contract Talks
New York, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Following Tony Clark’s sudden resignation, 72 player representatives unanimously elected lead negotiator Bruce Meyer to stabilize the union ahead of high-stakes collective bargaining talks this December.
Deadliest Avalanche in Modern California History Claims Eight Lives Near Truckee
Truckee, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Authorities confirm eight deaths in California’s deadliest modern avalanche near Castle Peak. One skier remains missing as severe storms hamper recovery efforts for the guided backcountry group.
Marner's OT Goal Propels Canada to Olympic Semifinals Amid Crosby Injury Scare
Milan, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Mitch Marner’s overtime goal secured Canada’s spot in the Olympic semifinals with a 4-3 victory over Czechia on February 17, 2026, though the win was overshadowed by Sidney Crosby’s injury.
MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark to Resign Amid Federal Inquiry and Looming Labor Deadline
New York, Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Facing a federal investigation into financial conduct, Clark is stepping down, leaving the players’ union leaderless just months before critical collective bargaining negotiations begin.
Symbolic Venmo Transfer Between Coaches Highlights Growing Financial Gaps in College Sports
Houston, Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin sent a symbolic $1 Venmo to Houston’s Kelvin Sampson, a gesture underscoring the severe capital disparities currently driving recruitment within the multi-billion dollar collegiate sports industry.
