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How Deep Is The Deep State?
How Deep Is The Deep State?
Authored by Roger Kimball via American Greatness,
How deep is the deep state? That’s a question I have thought and written about a lot. I had something to say about it recently at The Spectator on the occasion of Abigail Spanberger’s recent election as governor of Virginia. It saddens me to report that every time I think I have taken the measure of the Leviathan that is the deep state, new precincts and vistas open up beyond the boundaries I had delineated.
Sometimes I think the deep state is like an onion.
Peel back one layer, and another layer presents itself.
Sometimes I think it is like a basement with an endless procession of sub-basements.
Excavate one, and you encounter another below it. It is like that bit of Hindu cosmology that envisions the world resting on the back of a turtle, which rests on the back of a larger turtle, which rests on the back of a still larger turtle. Asked what that larger turtle stands upon, the answer is that it is “turtles all the way down.”
That said, I suspect that the difficulty in surveying the deep state is not its depth but its extent. That is, I suspect that its roots are shallow while its area is both indefinitely large and protean.
The deep state also seems to resemble the Lernaean Hydra of Greek mythology. Hercules was sent to dispatch this multi-headed monster in the second of his twelve labors. Not only did the beast have poisonous breath, but its blood was so toxic that even its scent was fatal. Furthermore, the hydra had this alarming characteristic: if you cut off one of its heads, two grew back in its place. Hercules overcame this problem by having the stump of each head cauterized as soon as he had cut it off.
Another curious feature of the deep state is that exposure often fails to elicit effective condemnation.
This is due in part to the propaganda arm of the deep state, sometimes called “the media,” which does not so much report the news as echo the narrative fabricated by the deep state.
Consider the revelations about the Somali fraud in Minneapolis. I thought, and I continue to think, that that massive fraud perpetrated by Democrats will (to continue with Hercules) cauterize one head of the deep state hydra.
What is interesting, though, is the alacrity with which the deep state stepped up to replace or at least drown out that revelation with the cacophony about ICE murdering innocent protestors.
At the end of the day, I do not think that gambit will work in the court of public opinion. If you drive your car into an ICE agent, you should first be sure that your life insurance premiums are current. The same can be said about carrying a military-grade handgun to a protest and then getting into a fight with ICE agents. It’s not a recipe for longevity.
Nor has the deep state been effective in countering the ongoing revelations pouring out of Georgia about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Democrats have denounced the actions of the Trump administration, going so far as to try to prevent it from investigating election records, ballot boxes, and voting machines across the country. A bad look, that.
Also ham-handed was the attempt by Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) to smear Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s Director of National Intelligence, over a fake whistleblower complaint. Gabbard skewered that effort like Errol Flynn dispatching a baddie. “It is a hoax,” Gabbard wrote on X. “And they don’t even bother rewriting the script: same deep state, same counsel, same playbook. Democrats in Congress & the propaganda media fall in line every time.”
You can’t blame the Democrats for wanting to shut up Gabbard. She has been one of the administration’s most effective tools for exposing deep state corruption. The latest revelations concern the direct, personal involvement of Barack Obama in the effort to take down Donald Trump in the aftermath of his election to the presidency in 2016. Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, outlined the findings in a press conference with Gabbard:
While pretending to engage in a peaceful transfer of power, Barack Hussein Obama, in private, went to great and nefarious lengths to sow discord among the public and sabotage his successor, President Trump.
The new evidence released by the Director of National Intelligence confirms that the Obama administration manufactured and politicized intelligence, which was later used as justification for baseless smears against President Trump—an effort to delegitimize his victory before he even took the oath of office.
The truth is that President Trump never had anything to do with Russia, and the Russia collusion hoax was a massive fraud perpetrated on the American people from the very beginning. The worst part is that Obama knew the truth, as did all the other officials involved, including former CIA Director John Brennan, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former FBI Director James Comey, former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, and many others.
I suspect that other stumps are about to be cauterized. Last summer, in another meditation about the persistence of the deep state, I drew upon J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books to describe its astonishing longevity. Voldemort, Rowling’s chief villain, had a clever way of preserving himself. Rightly worried that the forces of good might try to destroy him, the Dark Lord devised a way of infusing living bits of himself into various objects and people. Rowling called the resulting magical charm a “Horcrux.”
“If the body of a Horcrux owner is killed,” we read in a Potter gloss, “that portion of the soul that had remained in the body does not pass on to the next world, but will rather exist in a non-corporeal form capable of being resurrected by another wizard.” Nice work if you can get it. As I said last July,
I have often wondered whether the architects of the deep state have been inspired by Rowling’s tale. For, like Voldemort, they have taken care to distribute their essence in external objects and institutions. Wizards like Donald Trump and Elon Musk pronounce anathema upon their activities. They cast death spells that evaporate the elixir that imparts life—dollars in all their glory—but somehow the deep staters manage to evade death.
One problem is that a Horcrux cannot be destroyed by conventional means. It cannot be destroyed by being smashed, ripped, or burnt, for example. What is needed is Basilisk venom, the Sword of Gryffindor, or a magical, inextinguishable flame. You won’t find any at your local Costco or Walmart.
That’s one bit of bad news. Another is that it is generally difficult to discover where a Horcrux resides. Often, they take up residence in unlikely people or places. How many smiling GOP faces, ostensibly anti-deep state campaigners, are actually hosts for the agents of darkness?
One bit of good news is that Donald Trump and his lieutenants, like Hercules, have unraveled the mystery and the methods of the deep state. Initiatives like the SAVE Act, for example, which requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, will help frustrate the efforts of the deep state to rig elections.
What is needed to destroy the deep state is patience, persistence, and power. Donald Trump, in his second term, has marshaled all three. The deep state is clever. It is insidious. But it is not invulnerable. Trump and his team have assembled an extraordinary range of legal and political weapons to undo the machinations of the deep state. Trump has also managed a sort of economic miracle, bringing down inflation and the cost of many consumer goods while boosting wages, the stock market, and employment.
Will all that be sufficient unto the day? I hope so. I think so. It is not too much to say that the future of the republic depends on its being so.
Tyler Durden
Sun, 02/15/2026 – 19:50
Rick Armstrong’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area
Geneva and Burlington make biggest moves up rankings still topped by unbeaten Kaneland.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Kaneland 28-0 (1): Jeffrey Hassan continues his strong season with12 points as the Knights’ strong defensive effort limits Wheaton Warrenville South in a 53-46 win.
2. Oswego 21-9 (2): Ethan Vahl scores 29 points and Cole Jansons scores four of his 13 points in overtime as the Panthers sweep crosstown series by beating Oswego East 65-58.
3. Batavia 20-8 (3): Xavier Justice and Evan Blankenship provide boost in wins over St. Charles East and Wheaton North, moving the Bulldogs to 15-1 in the new year.
4. Geneva 23-6 (6): David Udoiwod finishes with 29 points, lifting the Vikings past future regional opponent Burlington Central 78-69.
5. Oswego East 18-10 (5): The Wolves honor DePaul recruit Mason Lockett for topping 1,000 points before crosstown classic against Oswego.
6. Burlington Central 17-11 (8): Bennek Braden and the Rockets will get rematch of 78-69 loss to Geneva on Feb. 25 in first round of Class 3A Burlington Central Regional.
7. Aurora Christian 18-7 (4): Joe DeCort and the host Eagles will likely face Byron (22-5) for the title of the upcoming Class 2A Aurora Christian Regional.
8. Marmion 18-11 (9): Dave Malley and the Catholic League White runner-up Cadets culminate a three-win week by beating league champion Leo 62-51.
9. Waubonsie Valley 16-12 (7): T.J. Adams and the Warriors drop a 74-72 decision in three overtimes to Sycamore at the Indian Creek Showcase.
10. Yorkville Christian 18-10 (10): Tray Alford scores 25 points to lead the Mustangs in a 65-51 win over Providence.
Player of the Week
Junior guard Joseph Kramer comes up big for Marmion, totaling 61 points and 23 rebounds in three wins, highlighted by 20 points and nine rebounds in the win over Leo.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/15/rick-armstrong-basketball-rankings-aurora-elgin-3/
US men’s hockey beats Germany to stay unbeaten at the Olympics, but Canada is the top seed
MILAN — Matthew Tkachuk insists he and his U.S. teammates were only focused on beating Germany in their preliminary round finale and never worried about scoring enough goals to pass Canada for the top seed at the Olympics.
“We never talked once about the top seed at all,” Tkachuk said. “None of that seeding stuff. All that handles itself.”
It’s handled now, after the U.S. defeated Germany 5-1 on Sunday night behind two goals and an assist from captain Auston Matthews and 23 saves from Connor Hellebuyck. The Americans finished group play unbeaten to clinch the second seed in the knockout round.
“The confidence just continues to grow within our group,” Matthews said. “Each game I think we’ve taken steps in the right direction of where we want to grow our game going into the quarterfinals and it’s good to see.”
Canada put such a beatdown on France, winning 10-2, that the U.S. would have had to run up the score and beat Germany by 10 goals to pass the tournament favorite. The North American rivals cannot meet until the gold medal game.
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They have to get there first. The U.S. is set to face the winner of the qualification round game Tuesday between Sweden and Latvia, while Canada plays Czechia or Denmark in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Sweden is the only European team at the Olympics with a full roster of NHL players, won two of its three preliminary round games and only dropped to seventh because of a goal differential tiebreaker.
“A super-skilled team, a lot of guys we see throughout the NHL season,” said defenseman Zach Werenski, whose goal was set up by Matthews. “They have a lot of talent on that team, and we know last year at the 4 Nations it was a hard game. I expect the same thing in the quarters if that’s who we’re playing against.”
It could be quite the test for the U.S., which has only faced Latvia, Denmark and Germany so far.
The Germany game was a chance for the Americans to fine-tune their play before the tournament goes to single-elimination playoffs. Matthew Tkachuk had a pair of assists, and Matthews, the captain just as he was at the 4 Nations Face-Off a year ago, had his best showing of the tournament.
Hellebuyck also looked good in his second start, allowing only a goal to Tim Stützle. The U.S. got the goaltending it expected from him after a shaky outing from Jeremy Swayman 24 hours earlier.
“I thought it was his best game,” coach Mike Sullivan said. “I just think he was tracking pucks extremely well.”
Crosby, McDavid and Canada crush France
Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid each had a goal and two assists in a clinical, businesslike 10-2 dismantling of France. Canada finished round robin play undefeated, outscoring opponents by 17 goals over three games.
“We did what we came to do,” said McDavid, who leads all scorers in Milan. “We came to win a hockey game and continue to get better.”
The blowout also included Tom Wilson fighting the player who delivered a forearm to Nathan MacKinnon’s face a couple of minutes earlier. MacKinnon returned and Wilson was ejected, since fighting is a game misconduct under international rules, but the already popular teammate earned even more respect inside Canada’s locker room.
“He’s going to stick up for his guys,” forward Sam Bennett said. “He’s a leader on this team and he’s a guy that’s going to protect our guys and do whatever it takes for our team.”
Macklin Celebrini, Canada’s youngest player at 19, scored on a penalty shot and on the power play against France to give him four goals in three games. Wilson, picked by coach Jon Cooper to ride shotgun on the top line on McDavid’s right wing, also had a goal, an assist and some big hits.
Mark Stone scored short-handed with 3.4 seconds left in the first period and had two assists. Brandon Hagel had Canada’s ninth goal in the third before Celebrini scored the 10th.
Switzerland wins one for Kevin Fiala
Rallying around the absence of injured winger Kevin Fiala, Switzerland beat Czechia 4-3 in overtime to give itself an easy path to the quarterfinals.
Winning the preliminary round finale means captain Roman Josi’s team next faces winless host Italy in the qualification playoffs Tuesday.
“We knew it was a big game,” said Josi, the Nashville Predators defenseman who scored Switzerland’s first goal by banking the puck off Radko Gudas’ left skate and in. “Obviously a lot of up and downs in that third period but found a way. It was a huge win against a really good team.”
Former Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dean Kukan scored the overtime winner. In 172 NHL regular-season and playoff games, he had just six goals and ranked this one top three in his career.
Timo Meier of the New Jersey Devils and Pius Suter of the St. Louis Blues also scored for Switzerland, and 38-year-old national team goaltender Leonardo Genoni stopped 29 of the 32 shots he faced.
Fiala, the Los Angeles Kings’ second-leading scorer, had surgery to repair what the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation only called a lower left leg injury. He sent his teammates a video message from his hospital bed, and coach Patrick Fischer hopes Fiala is back at the athletes’ village Monday.
“He’s still with us,” said Nico Hischer, who captains the Devils in the NHL. “We’ll play for him. And obviously you hate to see injury like that. He’s one of our best players, so it’s obviously a tough loss for us. But we know he’s still engaged with us, and he’ll cheer us on.”
Frederik Andersen steals a game for Denmark
Longtime NHL goaltender Frederik Andersen made 33 saves on 35 shots to give Denmark its first victory in Milan, 4-2 over Latvia.
Winning by two on an empty-netter also put Denmark ahead in the seeding, leaving Latvia to be 10th and face No. 7 Sweden in the qualification round Tuesday.
“There’s no easy teams, but we wanted to give our best shot at whatever comes next,” Andersen said.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/15/olympics-usa-mens-hockey-beats-germany/
EVs Become New Affordability Play: Buy Used, Three Years Old, Save 50%
EVs Become New Affordability Play: Buy Used, Three Years Old, Save 50%
Electric car affordability remains out of reach for many consumers because these vehicles still cost more than petrol-powered cars, with average transaction prices for a new EV in August 2025 at about $57,000. Still, some buyers want EVs and are turning to the used car market.
Bloomberg reports that the used EV market saw about 89,000 vehicles change hands in the last three months of 2025, up 13.5% year over year. The figures, based on Cox Automotive data, also show used EV inventory turning over in roughly 50 days, slightly faster than gas-powered cars.
“The buzzword for the year is ‘affordability’ for a really good reason,” Liz Najman, director of market insights at Recurrent, told the outlet. Her firm provides range estimates and other EV-centric data to car dealers and consumers.
Najman said, “You can get a two- or three-year-old EV for 50% off, and you’re talking about something with a lot of technology and a warranty on the battery.”
There’s also a tsunami of off-lease EVs from 2023 to 2024 hitting the market now. EV depreciation has been an absolute nightmare for owners who bought new. At this point, buyers can often wait 2 to 3 years and pick up an EV at roughly a 50% discount, with full vehicle and battery warranties still intact.
CarEdge analyst Justin Fischer pointed out, “Used EVs are an answer to the affordability crisis in America … and you can score a really good deal for just under $20,000.”
Tyler Durden
Sun, 02/15/2026 – 19:15
Dos personas detenidas tras el hallazgo del cuerpo de exdirector de aviación de Paraguay
Por RAMIRO BARREIRO
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Dos personas, incluido un militar, fueron detenidos el domingo en Paraguay apenas horas después de que se confirmó el fallecimiento del exdirector de aviación civil (Dinac) Félix Kanazawa.
El cuerpo, que tenía una herida de arma blanca en el cuello, había sido localizado el pasado 9 de febrero en el departamento de Itapúa. Pero fue hasta el domingo que se confirmó que los restos eran los del exfuncionario, cuya desaparición fue reportada el 6 de febrero.
Los restos de Kanazawa fueron trasladados a Asunción, donde se realizarán análisis forenses exhaustivos.
El militar Remigio Llano López fue detenido como como posible autor material, mientras que Óscar Zacarías Maciel también fue arrestado por cargos relacionados con el uso de la tarjeta de crédito de Kanazawa en Ciudad del Este.
Kanazawa, de 62 años, era ingeniero electrónico y asumió como titular de la Dinac en plena pandemia, donde permaneció en el cargo hasta 2023, durante la presidencia de Mario Abdo.
Norcorea abre nuevo distrito de viviendas para familias de muertos en guerra de Ucrania
Por KIM TONG-HYUNG
SEÚL (AP) — Corea del Norte afirmó que completó el lunes un nuevo distrito de viviendas en Pyongyang para las familias de soldados norcoreanos que murieron combatiendo junto a las fuerzas rusas en Ucrania, el más reciente esfuerzo del mandatario Kim Jong Un por honrar a los caídos en la guerra.
Fotos de medios estatales mostraron a Kim Jong Un caminando por la nueva calle —llamada Saeppyol Street— y visitando los hogares de algunas de las familias junto a su hija, cada vez más visible, que se cree se llama Kim Ju Ae, al tiempo que prometía retribuir a los “jóvenes mártires” que “lo sacrificaron todo por su patria”.
En los últimos meses, Corea del Norte ha intensificado la propaganda que glorifica a las tropas desplegadas para combatir en la guerra de Rusia contra Ucrania, por ejemplo mediante el establecimiento de un muro conmemorativo y la construcción de un museo. Analistas lo ven como un intento por reforzar la unidad interna y frenar un posible descontento público.
Kim ha enviado en los últimos meses miles de tropas y grandes cantidades de equipo militar, incluidos artillería y misiles, para avivar la guerra del presidente ruso Vladímir Putin en Ucrania, en un momento en que los mandatarios se alinean ante sus confrontaciones separadas con Washington.
El Servicio Nacional de Inteligencia de Corea del Sur comunicó a legisladores la semana pasada que estima que unos 6.000 soldados norcoreanos murieron o resultaron heridos durante su despliegue en la guerra, pero no ofreció un desglose de las muertes. La agencia indicó el año pasado que creía que aproximadamente 600 habían fallecido.
La agencia de espionaje considera que las fuerzas norcoreanas se están beneficiando de la guerra al adquirir experiencia de combate moderna y apoyo técnico ruso que podría mejorar el desempeño de sus sistemas de armas, según legisladores que asistieron a la sesión informativa a puerta cerrada de la semana pasada.
La construcción de la nueva calle se logra cuando Corea del Norte se prepara para inaugurar a finales de este mes un importante congreso del partido gobernante, en el que se espera que Kim anuncie sus principales objetivos de política interna y exterior para los próximos cinco años y adopte nuevas medidas para reforzar su control.
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Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.
Steve Millar’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown
Mount Carmel, Hillcrest and Rich Township make biggest moves, while Sandburg joins rankings.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 25-4 (1): Charles Barnes and the RedHawks host Benet on Tuesday with a chance to share the East Suburban Catholic Conference title.
2. Homewood-Flossmoor 25-3 (2): Marvin Douglas leads the Vikings past Lincoln-Way East 63-54, clinching the outright SouthWest Suburban Conference championship.
3. Mount Carmel 17-10 (5): Ronald Johnson lifts the Caravan to a thrilling 42-41 road win against Catholic League Blue rival Brother Rice.
4. Lockport 23-5 (3): Nojus Venckus and the Porters are seeded third in the Class 4A Joliet West Sectional, seeking the program’s first regional title in 15 years.
5. St. Laurence 23-6 (6): Markese Peoples and the Vikings are on a collision course with Catholic League Blue rival Mount Carmel at the Class 4A Hinsdale Central Regional.
6. Hillcrest 19-7 (8): Junior forward Terrence Richardson develops into an inside force for the Hawks, who have won six straight and are peaking at the right time.
7. Brother Rice 20-10 (7): Adam McBrearty and the Crusaders are hoping to make some noise as the fourth-seeded team in the Class 4A Joliet West Sectional.
8. Rich Township 16-12 (10): Kavon Ammons comes up big with 23 points as the Raptors edge Leo 55-53 in an overtime thriller.
9. Leo 21-6 (4): After losses to Rich Township and Marmion, Jeremiah Echols and the Lions have a shot for a statement win Tuesday when they host Mount Carmel.
10. Sandburg 20-10 (NR): Daniel Morakinyo plays his part in a balanced attack as the Eagles upset Lockport 55-52 after losing their first meeting with the Porters by 29 points.
Player of the Week
Sophomore guard Darrius Hawkins Jr. pours in 33 points for Homewood-Flossmoor in a 76-73 win over Joliet West and averages 19.7 points over three games, all victories.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/15/steve-millar-boys-basketball-rankings-southland-3/
‘His best days are ahead’: Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery looks to improve his consistency
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery arrived at previous spring training camps with the mindset of having something to prove.
That thought process hasn’t changed, even after hitting 21 home runs in 71 games as a rookie in 2025.
“I’m still trying to prove myself — trying to prove myself to the league and trying to prove myself to myself of coming in every single day and being the best person and player I can be,” Montgomery said on Saturday at Camelback Ranch.
“I have a lot of really good coaches and teammates who bring that out of me. I’m looking forward to it.”
Montgomery had been one of several early-arriving position players at this year’s camp. The Sox held their first full squad workout of the spring on Sunday.
Montgomery was among the players working on fundamentals such as secondary leads on the bases before taking a few cuts in the cages.
The next steps he’d like to take in his overall game for 2026 center on consistency.
Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery fields a ground ball hit by Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia in the sixth inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 26, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
“Just consistently getting better, putting in my work and preparation and learning the game,” Montgomery said. “The more I watch the game, the more I feel like I get better. You think you see everything in baseball and then there’s something that happens that’s crazy.
“It’s continuing to adapt and not really be satisfied, I guess you could say. Yeah, I had a good second half, but this next year, now they have more scouting on me. They know what I like and don’t like. I just have to keep adapting. Keep being a competitor.”
Montgomery, who turns 24 on Feb. 27, had a .239/.311/.529 slash line with the 21 home runs and 55 RBIs last season after reaching the majors on July 4.
“To see what he can do over an entire season will be fun,” Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi said.
Montgomery’s 2025 journey included a pause in late April while with Triple-A Charlotte to partake in individual work on his swing at the organization’s Arizona facility. He returned to Triple A after a couple of weeks and eventually made his way to the big leagues.
“(2025) didn’t start off the best or exactly where you wanted to be,” Montgomery said. “Sometimes that’s just what happens. Had a really good support system with my family and the front office with the White Sox. They have always believed in me. They never really doubted me.
“The whole Arizona trip, it wasn’t a doubt thing. (It was) ‘We do believe in you and we just want to get it right.’ It was one of the best things for me.”
Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
The 2021 first-round draft pick looks to continue growing.
“Colson went through last year, and it was a great year,” manager Will Venable said on Saturday. “He’s still working to be a complete hitter and just continue to progress and develop.
“We expect a guy who is making good decisions at the plate. We know about the power. There’s some pitches that he struggled with last year that we want to make sure that he’s able to cover this year, and he’s going to be working on those things.”
All 21 of Montgomery’s home runs came in the second half, as did 53 of the 55 RBIs. He hit the fifth-most home runs in the majors after the 2025 All-Star break and ranked third in RBIs.
“It’s really hard to overstate how impressive what he did last year was,” assistant general manager Josh Barfield said on Thursday. “From an offensive standpoint, being able to make an adjustment like that on the fly, getting pulled out of the (Triple A) season (for the work at the Arizona facility) and then going back and having the success he did at the big leagues.
“Typically guys, when they get to the big leagues, struggle and you have to make that adjustment and you figure it out a little bit. But he hit the ground running and never really looked back offensively.”
Barfield also noted Montgomery’s steady defense.
“Because he hit so many homers and was so good offensively, the defense kind of got overlooked,” Barfield said. “He played really good defense at short, which is incredibly hard to do. Now it’s continuing to build off that success, the consistency on the defensive side.
“And offensively, as great a year as he had, there’s still some things he knows he can improve on. With him, you’ve heard about the prospect status for all these years, and for good reason. And we got to see glimpses of it. But I still think that his best days are ahead.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/15/chicago-white-sox-colson-montgomery-consistency/
Ben Shelton vence a Taylor Fritz y gana el Abierto de Dallas en duelo de estadounidenses
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Ben Shelton salvó tres puntos de partido antes de vencer el domingo en el Dallas Open al primer preclasificado, Taylor Fritz, en tres sets, en un duelo entre los tenistas estadounidenses mejor ubicados en el ranking mundial.
El segundo favorito y noveno jugador del ranking de la ATP perdió el primer set en cada una de las tres últimas rondas del torneo y, esta vez, se recuperó para imponerse 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 ante Fritz, en el primer enfrentamiento entre los principales preclasificados desde que el evento se mudó a Dallas en 2022.
Shelton mejoró a 4-0 en finales de la ATP y derrotó a Fritz, séptimo del mundo, después de que ambos se repartieran sus dos primeros enfrentamientos. El título del jugador de 23 años llegó tras alcanzar los cuartos de final del Abierto de Australia el mes pasado, donde perdió en sets corridos ante Jannik Sinner.
Luego de salvar tres puntos de partido para igualar el tercer set 5-5, Shelton tuvo tres oportunidades de cerrar el duelo ante Fritz mientras sacaba para partido. Fritz salvó las dos primeras, pero el campeón de la ATP en 10 ocasiones no pudo igualar a su rival al salvar la tercera.
El servicio dominante de Fritz, que venía de una victoria en semifinales sobre Marin Cilic, se trasladó al primer set de la final. Fritz ganó 12 de sus primeros 13 puntos con el saque y quebró a Shelton en el primer juego de servicio del zurdo.
Shelton dio vuelta el partido hacia el final del segundo set al quebrar el saque de Fritz para ponerse 5-3, y lo hizo de nuevo al inicio del tercer set.
Fritz recuperó el quiebre para el 3-3 y ganaba 5-4 con el saque de Shelton cuando tuvo tres oportunidades de cerrar el partido. Shelton llegó a iguales con un remate por encima de la cabeza desde la red y un ganador de revés que sorprendió a Fritz y lo encontró yendo hacia el lado equivocado.
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Daily Horoscope for February 16, 2026
General Daily Insight for February 16, 2026
Keeping an open mind could be crucial today. When the energetic Sun clashes with unpredictable Uranus, plans are likely to wobble, pushing us to adapt expectations and stretch comfort zones. Perhaps we’re being given space for better ideas to come in. At 4:31 pm EST, messenger Mercury harmonizes with auspicious Jupiter, turning conversations into gateways. Acknowledging rattled feelings might be necessary at first, but our moods will probably lift as our curiosity goes on to help us brilliantly connect seemingly unrelated threads!
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Aries, your spark wants a clear path. Private insights can give you direction as clever Mercury in your 12th House of Secrets trines lucky Jupiter in your 4th House of Home. Perhaps you’ll recall a dream or memory during breakfast, guiding a tender talk with someone at home. Although your sign is known for quick action, pause long enough to listen this time. Your companion may not entirely agree with you, but any resistance they provide might help clarify your thinking!
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Staying steady through surprises might be necessary now. The dynamic Sun in your 10th House of Career and Status squares rebellious Uranus in your 1st House of Identity, stirring shifts in your visibility. A boss may change a deadline, or your role could expand without warning. Even if you generally handle pressure well, things like this can rattle your calm! Clarify what success looks like, and ask for specific priorities. With your careful focus, the show is likely to go on.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Putting some thought into getting ahead can pay off now. While verbal Mercury in your ambitious 10th house harmonizes with confident Jupiter in your 2nd House of Resources and Self-Worth, you’re in a strong position to nail a pitch or ace an interview. A skill or experience you rarely discuss might be just what a potential boss or client is looking for, so don’t let your preconceived notions regarding the job hold you back. Speak with heart so doors open naturally.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Your confidence can grow as you take inventory of what’s gone right lately. Articulate Mercury in your 9th House of Travel and Learning aligns with optimistic Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity, supporting clear, encouraging self-expression. You might share a story that helps a neighbor understand you better, or write a short bio that honors how far you’ve come. Lean into a caring tone, because your longing to protect your loved ones gives you great strength. Let your sincerity attract support.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
When change hurts your pride, choose patience. Public shake-ups are possible as the vibrant Sun in your 7th House of Partnership challenges individualistic Uranus in your 10th House of Career. A collaborator might push for visibility while you prefer creative control, or a manager may alter deadlines after agreement. Although things like this can feel unfair, protect your dignity and progress by choosing patience over heat. Measured courage protects your reputation and lets your generous spirit shine through your work.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Your devotion to your collaborators won’t go unnoticed today. As intellectual Mercury in your relationship sector supports joyous Jupiter in your 11th House of Community, it’s clear that you care for the people you work with on a personal level — and perhaps that has held you back from pointing out a few things that haven’t been running smoothly. No one benefits when key tasks fall through, though. Be honest about what you see, and embrace a collaborative process for finding solutions.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Your desire to finish your work and go have fun could be a good motivation to set priorities at this time. As observant Mercury in your 6th House of Responsibilities engages with authoritative Jupiter in your goal-oriented 10th house, you probably have an accurate radar concerning which tasks are truly critical to your mission. It’s possible that some won’t agree with what gets left off the list. Give any complaints a fair hearing, but know the difference between a power struggle and a real problem.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Truth could land and clear the emotional air today. The radiant Sun warms your 4th House of Home, but it squares disruptive Uranus in your partnership sector, pressing you to address a broken agreement. A partner could dodge chores, or someone may resist a boundary. Although you might have your suspicions concerning their motives, you ultimately don’t know for a fact what’s going on in another person’s head. However, you definitely have the right to describe the impact their actions have on you!
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Hope rises as home matters feel lighter. As thoughtful Mercury in your domestic 4th house aligns with abundant Jupiter in your 8th House of Shared Resources, perhaps you have reason to believe there’s enough to go around. With that in mind, certain frustrations about chores and responsibilities could wane in importance. You’ll still need to figure out a plan to reliably get things done. That said, when you know you’ll basically be okay, you can maintain a sense of perspective!
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Asking for more freedom in a key relationship can go well at this time. Perhaps the other person is ready for a shift like this too. Intellectual Mercury energizes your 3rd House of Communication, forming a trine with auspicious Jupiter in your 7th House of Partnership, so you’re likely to come to agreement regarding shared goals. Keep an eye out for any legitimate potential problems, especially those involving money, but there’s no need to assume harmful intentions. Just be proactive in looking for solutions!
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Your sense of yourself could need to stretch a bit today. The willful Sun in your sign conflicts with unpredictable Uranus in your 4th House of Home, pitting your individual priorities against family rhythms. Even if a frustrating change of plans isn’t really anyone’s fault, you might be tempted to take it as a personal slight. Beyond the blow to your ego, however, your new path forward is likely to have its practical and logistical advantages. Try to stay focused on those.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Clear words can move you forward today. As messenger Mercury in your sign activates your 1st House of Identity, trining joyous Jupiter in your artistic 5th house, you might take the opportunity to update a profile while your creativity is flowing. You’re likely to share a playful idea that makes someone smile! Stay mindful of the environment you’re in, of course, but bring your human touch. Your authentic perspective may cut through the muck of a problem that has become unnecessarily convoluted.
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