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Northwestern falls 76-70 to Iowa as the Hawkeyes’ Bennett Stirtz scores a career-high 36 points
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Bennett Stirtz scored a career-high 36 points and Iowa men’s basketball upped its winning streak to six games by handing Northwestern a seventh straight loss with a 76-70 victory over the Wildcats on Sunday.
Stirtz made 12 of 20 shots and all eight of his free throws for the Hawkeyes (18-5, 8-4 Big Ten). The senior guard hit 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Tavion Banks added 13 points and seven rebounds.
Nick Martinelli scored 21 on 6-for-19 shooting for the Wildcats (10-14, 2-11). Jake West sank four 3-pointers and scored 18. Tre Singleton had 10 points before fouling out.
West buried a 3-pointer to give Northwestern an 18-13 lead with 8:31 remaining in the first half. The Wildcats played with the lead until a three-point play by Stirtz tied it 30-all with 2:13 left. Stirtz added two free throws, Kael Combs hit a jumper and Banks scored the final five points in a 12-5 run to give Iowa a 39-35 advantage at halftime.
Combs had the first basket of the second half and Stirtz followed with a 3-pointer to push the lead to nine. Stirtz added another 3-pointer and the Hawkeyes took their first double-digit lead at 54-40 with 13 minutes left.
West answered with a 3-pointer to spark a 13-2 run and Northwestern pulled within 56-53 four minutes later. Stirtz hit a 3-pointer to keep Iowa in front and the Hawkeyes maintained a two-possession lead until West hit another 3 to cut it to 70-67 with two minutes left. Stirtz drove for a layup and Banks added two free throws to wrap it up.
Up next
Iowa: At Maryland on Wednesday.
Northwestern: Hosts No. 2 Michigan on Wednesday.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/08/northwestern-iowa-mens-basketball-bennett-stirtz/
Daily Horoscope for February 09, 2026
General Daily Insight for February 09, 2026
The ripple effect is real right now! This morning, the Scorpio Moon squares the Aquarius Sun, stirring friction between intense connections and personal freedom to make our own plans. While schedules may shift unpredictably, we can combat that by focusing on less complex plans and being patient with scatter-brained peers. Our small triumphs add up to big wins, especially once the adaptable Moon opposes Uranus at 9:15 pm EST. Common ground can be found! We’d be wise to prioritize flexibility and balance.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
To figure out your life path, start slow. Everything worth doing is worth taking the time to do well. The nurturing Moon is in your 8th House of Shared Intimacy, where she opposes unpredictable Uranus in your 2nd House of Resources. A money conversation with someone close doesn’t have to be painful — not when you lay out your ideal terms with attention to fairness for both sides. Precision reduces stress and supports steady progress for everyone. Make openness your guiding star.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Taurus, your steadiness can guide important choices throughout the day ahead. As Luna argues from your connection zone with Uranus in your sign, you may end up caught between change and tradition. This will be particularly tough if the push to change is coming from a loved one or close colleague. Name what feels safe and consider a trial run of something that doesn’t seem too dangerous. That way, you can manage any shifts however works for you. Set flexible limits, not strict ones.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Your recent ideas could use some extra consideration or testing. Even the world’s best project won’t spring into existence fully formed! Daily tasks could challenge a bigger dream, so carefully refine your timing before you act. Your 6th House of To-Do Lists features the intuitive Moon squaring the dynamic Sun in your 9th House of Exploration. A travel plan or study goal could collide with a deadline, so try to break tasks into pieces and reach a checkpoint before taking any long breaks.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Caring encouragement helps your heart feel safe. The Moon in your 5th House of Invention is fussing over volatile Uranus in your 11th House of Networks. Plans with friends might upend a date night or interrupt your creative groove, so share your feelings early — you could benefit from proposing a schedule switch that works better for you. With gentle leadership, you can steer plans toward connection without losing the playful spark you love. Offer multiple options, so joy stays shared.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
This morning starts with a quiet gut check. The opposition between needy Luna and independent Uranus empowers your intuition. If you listen to your inner voice, your reputation could immensely benefit! Stay on your toes, because someone might demand urgent changes to work you thought was complete. This may or may not actually be your responsibility — if it is, suggest a plan that honors obligations without drama. On the other hand, if it isn’t, feel free to delegate it to someone else.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Clarity grows when you simplify moving parts. You may need to release control over the finer details in favor of ensuring the bulk of your efforts are in tune with your long-term goals. Your 3rd House of Messages gets involved with your 9th House of Growth during today’s Moon-Uranus spat, potentially causing complications. Confirm key details before you head out, because double-checking avoids pointless detours. A confusing message could disrupt your plans, but interruptions can be minimized if you’ve already verified the facts.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Needs and wants could currently be at odds with one another. The moody Moon and willful Sun are to blame, as they square across your excitable 5th house and your practical 2nd house. A new toy or upcoming outing might strain your budget, so price things carefully and suggest an option that fits what you value. Your diplomatic touch can turn an argument into teamwork by praising an idea’s potential, then guiding it toward a less pricey lane. Pick affordable fun to keep the peace.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
You have the power, Scorpio! With Luna in your sign, her sparring session with unconventional Uranus in your 7th House of Connections brings your needs face-to-face with the needs of your loved ones. A close partner might suggest a sudden pivot, and your honest response works best when you state desires clearly without sharp edges. You can take charge without entirely taking over — allies should work together on big plans like this. Use the plain truth to deepen trust fast.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Where do you most crave a break? Wherever it is, you deserve a chance to have it — at least, the Moon and Uranus think you do. That said, your craving for quiet could conflict with a task request, so some trade-offs might be necessary. For example, you could give someone a ride as long as they promise to be done at a certain time. Your spirit rebounds faster when you honor solitude and connection in equal measure. You and your teammates should benefit!
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Practicality is practically your middle name, Capricorn. Even with the temperamental Moon and the headstrong Sun tangling your communal 11th house with your materialistic 2nd house, you can build success. Watch out for budget stresses from group endeavours — you might have to be the one who states their budget cap first. Don’t worry, because you can also find a thrifty alternative that supports the shared goal. Whatever you’re up to, you earn respect when you explain the numbers around money and time.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Take a deep breath and look around — things probably aren’t that bad! The Sun is in your sign, empowering your plans (though things could get complicated when the Moon in your driven 10th house squares the Sun). You could feel a little too visible, especially if you’re in the middle of any major identity shifts. A sudden meeting could strain your energy, so pace yourself and state what you can deliver by a specific time. Your past, current, and future efforts are valid.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
The universe is opening doors — are you ready to enter them? Stay open as plans shift shape, because curiosity will be invaluable. The unconscious Moon moves through your 9th House of Distance, opposing undisciplined Uranus in your conversation zone. A surprise email or travel curveball could change plans, so follow a hunch and request details that make the path passable. Your compassion could be exactly what other people (and your own plans) need to succeed. Ask thoughtful questions to turn surprise into ease.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/08/daily-horoscope-for-february-09-2026/
Programa libre de Ilia Malinin asegura oro para EEUU en patinaje artístico en Milán-Cortina
Por DAVE SKRETTA
MILÁN (AP) — Ilia Malinin superó a su rival japonés Shun Sato en un enfrentamiento directo en los Juegos Olímpicos de Milán-Cortina y Estados Unidos revalidó el domingo su medalla de oro en el patinaje artístico por equipos al romper un empate con Japón en la ronda final de la competencia.
El llamado “Dios del Cuádruple”, de 21 años, aterrizó cinco saltos cuádruples y obtuvo 200.03 puntos por su programa libre, compensando su mediocre programa corto —al menos según sus altos estándares— de la noche anterior. Sato lo siguió con tres cuádruples en su programa, pero solo pudo lograr 194.86 puntos, dejando a los japoneses con una segunda medalla de plata consecutiva en el evento por equipos.
Estados Unidos terminó con 69 puntos mientras que Japón finalizó con 68. Matteo Rizzo ofreció uno de los mejores programas libres de su carrera para darle la medalla de bronce a la anfitriona Italia con 60 puntos.
Georgia terminó en el cuarto puesto con 56. Aún no ha ganado medalla en ningún deporte en los Juegos de Invierno.
Las duplas fueron las primeras en el hielo el domingo por la noche, y Ellie Kam y Danny O’Shea ofrecieron el mejor programa libre de su carrera en parejas cuando Estados Unidos más lo necesitaba, superando a los canadienses para evitar perder un punto muy necesario ante el equipo japonés ganador de parejas.
Kam y O’Shea obtuvieron 135.36 puntos por su programa. Miura y Kihara ganaron el segmento con el mejor puntaje de su carrera de 155.55 puntos, acercando a los japoneses a dos puntos de los estadounidenses con dos eventos restantes.
Luego las mujeres tomaron el escenario con Estados Unidos intercambiando a la campeona mundial Alysa Liu por Amber Glenn.
Kaori Sakamoto, la medallista de bronce individual en los Juegos de Beijing, ganó el programa libre con 148.62 puntos, llevando a Japón a un empate por el liderazgo. Anastasiia Gubanova tomó el segundo lugar en el programa libre mientras intentaba mantener a Georgia en la carrera por el bronce.
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Trump Lifts Biden-Era Restrictions On Commercial Fishing In Atlantic Marine Monument
Trump Lifts Biden-Era Restrictions On Commercial Fishing In Atlantic Marine Monument
Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
President Donald Trump revoked a prohibition on commercial fishing in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument on Friday, restoring rules that allow regulated harvesting in the protected Atlantic waters while citing existing federal laws as adequate safeguards for the area’s ecosystems.
The move reverses a 2021 decision by President Joe Biden that reinstated fishing restrictions in the roughly 4,913-square-mile monument, located where the continental shelf meets the Atlantic Ocean off New England. The monument was created by President Barack Obama’s Proclamation 9496 in 2016.
In Trump’s proclamation, he said that well-regulated commercial fishing is in the public interest.
The president’s proclamation argues that laws such as the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ensure sustainable fishing practices and protect marine species, making a total ban unnecessary.
“Following further consideration of the nature of the objects identified in Proclamation 9496 and the protection of those objects already provided by Federal law, I find that appropriately managed commercial fishing would not put the objects of historic and scientific interest that the monument protects at risk,” the new proclamation states.
Trump’s action comes after his 2020 modification of the monument, which removed fishing restrictions imposed by Obama’s 2016 proclamation under the Antiquities Act. Obama designated the area as a monument to preserve deep-sea canyons, seamounts, and associated marine life, including highly migratory fish species and rare corals.
In his proclamation, Trump noted that many fish in the monument are not unique to the area and are managed by regional fishery councils using scientific data. Other statutes, such as the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and Clean Water Act, provide additional protections for wildlife, habitats, and water quality.
Trump’s latest action revokes Biden’s Proclamation 10287 in 2021, which restored protections for the monument, and reinstates the terms of Proclamation 10049, issued in 2020, which removed restrictions.
The monument’s boundaries remain the same, but management will align with Trump’s 2020 proclamation, allowing commercial activities under existing regulations.
Trump’s proclamation notes the Antiquities Act requires monuments’ boundaries to be the “smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected.”
Environmental groups have long supported the monument’s protections, arguing they shield vulnerable species from industrial impacts. A 2019 federal appeals court ruling upheld Obama’s designation against challenges from fishing interests, affirming the ban on commercial fishing and resource extraction to protect whales, turtles, fish, and deep-sea corals.
Tyler Durden
Sun, 02/08/2026 – 18:40
Leonard anota 41 puntos y los Clippers aplastan 115-96 a unos Timberwolves en mala racha
Associated Press
Associated Press (AP) — Kawhi Leonard anotó 41 puntos y capturó ocho rebotes, y los Clippers de Los Ángeles vencieron el domingo 115-96 a unos Timberwolves de Minnesota en declive.
John Collins sumó 15 puntos con un seis de nueve en tiros, y Yanic Konan Niederhauser también anotó 15 puntos. Los Clippers tomaron el control con una racha de 17-3 al cerrar el tercer cuarto.
Anthony Edwards lideró a Minnesota con 23 puntos, y Julius Randle tuvo 17. Los Timberwolves han perdido tres de sus últimos cuatro partidos, todos contra oponentes con menos del 50% de victorias. Minnesota solo encestó ocho de 33 intentos de triples y cometió 20 pérdidas de balón, siendo mantenidos por debajo de los 100 puntos por solo la segunda vez esta temporada.
Ayo Dosunmu, haciendo su debut con los Timberwolves tras ser adquirido en un intercambio con Chicago, anotó 11 puntos y logró dos robos.
Minnesota solo encestó tres de 18 intentos de triples y cometió 13 pérdidas de balón en la primera mitad. Edwards falló sus seis intentos de triples y perdió el balón cuatro veces, la mayor cantidad del equipo en la primera mitad.
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The Latest: Updates from Super Bowl 60 between the Seahawks and Patriots
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Super Bowl 60 is here, and it’s a rematch: The New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks.
The Patriots could break an NFL record with their seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium.
But the Seahawks are gunning for their second Lombardi — and redemption: In 2015, the Patriots pulled a 28-24 victory over them after Malcolm Butler intercepted a Russell Wilson pass from the 1-yard line in the final minute.
Seattle has found the weakness in New England’s O-line
The Seahawks have made a meal on opposing offenses this season, blitzing weak points in offensive lines.
Through the Patriots’ first two drives, the target has been rookie left tackle Will Campbell.
It resulted in Campbell yielding a pair of sacks and helped contribute to two Patriots’ punts.
Seattle’s ‘12s’ are bringing the noise
From the first play of the Patriots’ opening drive, the Seahawks’ fan base made its presence felt. Seattle’s “12s”, as the Seahawks’ passionate fan base is known as, made all sorts of noise at Levi’s Stadium shortly after New England took over on offense.
Typically, Seahawks fans create a difficult environment for foes at Lumen Field. Today, they’ve taken over the home of one the Seahawks’ fiercest rivals, the San Francisco 49ers.
Former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp makes an early impact
Seattle’s opening drive was aided in large part by a 23-yard, juggling reception by Kupp along the sideline. Replays showed Kupp may have been bobbling the ball as he went out of bounds, but the Seahawks rushed the next play to preempt a review.
Regardless, quarterback Sam Darnold and the Seahawks’ offense showed it can move the ball against the Patriots’ defense. Darnold completed 2 of 4 passes for 38 yards, and Kenneth Walker III ran for 13 yards on three carries.
Seattle’s offense slowed in the red zone, though, and failed to capitalize on a 1st and 10 at the New England 17-yard line.
Green Day delivers some edgy lyrics, skips others
Green Day hardly sanitized its songs pre-game, but the audience didn’t hear some of its most incendiary lyrics.
The live audience — including former NFL MVPs standing on the stage — heard Billie Joe Armstrong sing “subliminal mindf— America” during “American Idiot.” The line was made inaudible for the telecast.
The songs were all abbreviated, and Green Day didn’t perform the second verse of “American Idiot,” where Armstrong in recent years has sung “I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda.”
“Holiday” also ended before its bridge, where Armstrong, referring to President George W. Bush, sings “Sieg Heil to the President Gasman.”
Score alert: Seahawks kick field goal
Jason Myers caps Seattle’s opening drive with a 33-yard field goal.
Seahawks 3, Patriots 0
Super Bowl 60 is underway
Seattle received the ball to start the game after New England won the opening coin toss and deferred to the second half. The game opened under blue skies and 67-degree weather at Levi’s Stadium.
The opening kick went for a touchback, giving the Seahawks the ball at the 35.
There have been only two times in the past 25 Super Bowls that the team that received the opening kick scored a touchdown on that possession. The Philadelphia Eagles did it three years ago when Jalen Hurts scored on a 1-yard run in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Devin Hester also returned the opening kickoff for a score for Chicago against Indianapolis in Super Bowl 41.
Coin toss comes up heads, New England defers
The Patriots called heads and got it from Joe Montana’s coin toss. New England deferred, so Seattle gets the ball first.
Charlie Puth gives a soulful (but not slow) anthem
Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth delivered a sweeping and soulful rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The 34-year-old from New Jersey stood at a Rhodes electric piano as he sang and was backed by a choir and horn section.
His delivery felt slow and deliberate, but it took him 1 minute, 56 seconds to sing, which is slightly faster than average for a Super Bowl anthem.
Green Day brings Bay rock to an MVP parade, including Tom Brady and Peyton Manning
San Francisco Bay Area punk-pop vets Green Day took the pre-game stage and performed a snippet of their song “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” to a parade of former Super Bowl MVPs.
Local heroes Steve Young, Joe Montana and Jerry Rice were among those who walked out during the song meant to celebrate 60 years of Super Bowls. Bay Area native Tom Brady was also there, as was Peyton Manning.
Billie Joe Armstong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool then blasted into the harder and less sentimental stuff, including “Holiday,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and “American Idiot.”
What to watch for if you don’t know anything about football
For those who are just joining for the NFL season’s final sprint, here are the fundamentals of the game:
When a team has the ball, they will attempt to either run or throw the football down the 100-yard-long field in hopes of getting it into the end zone, thus scoring a touchdown, which is worth 6 points (a successful extra point kick after the touchdown would make it 7).
The other team will seek to stop their opponent by either tackling the player with the ball, knocking the ball to the ground or intercepting the ball.
Teams have sets of offensive and defensive players. When a team has the ball, their offensive players take the field, pushing forward and protecting the player with the ball.
The team without the ball has its defensive players take the field, attempting to stop their opponents from advancing. The team with the ball has four chances (called “downs”) to move 10 yards down the field.
If they successfully advance 10 yards, the number of downs resets. If they fail, the ball must go to the other team.
Coco Jones delivers ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
Coco Jones, a 28-year-old singer-songwriter and actor from Columbia, South Carolina, wore a white gown and was backed by a string octet as she performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a song that has become known as the unofficial Black national anthem.
Written by James Weldon Johnson, the song has been performed at the Super Bowl each year since 2021, the first Super Bowl after the protests surrounding the killing of George Floyd, when Black Lives Matter sentiment, and the song, became especially prominent.
A good luck kiss from a baking social media star
Drake Maye found time for a pregame smooch on the field with his wife, Ann Michael Maye.
The New England Patriots quarterback met his future wife in middle school, and they have been a couple for a decade, attending the University of North Carolina together. While her husband was the runner-up for NFL MVP in his second season, Ann Michael Maye became a star on social media for her baking videos.
Drake Maye was asked about his wife’s newfound fame at Super Bowl Opening Night.
“Keep being you,” he said. “You’re the better half of me and I love you. It’s such a special moment for me to follow your journey. I know you do it for something bigger than yourself and that’s what makes it special.”
Seahawks QB doesn’t expect oblique injury to affect him tonight
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in San Jose, Calif., ahead of Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Sam Darnold has played through an oblique injury during each of the Seahawks’ two playoff wins.
Ahead of Wednesday’s practice, the quarterback said he still feels “really good,” just as he did before the Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in the NFC championship game.
Darnold has excelled in the playoffs, completing in two games 37 of 53 passes for 470 yards and throwing four touchdown passes with no interceptions.
Seattle’s ‘12s’ are swarming the Super Bowl
In the hours leading up to kickoff at Super Bowl 60, a small airplane dragging a “12s” flag circled around Levi’s Stadium.
The Seahawks’ “12s” flag tradition pays homage to the team’s fan base, and the “12th man” has helped create a difficult environment for visiting teams at Lumen Field’s over the years. Before every Seattle home game, a giant flag raising ceremony takes place in the south end zone.
The No. 12 was the first jersey number retired by the Seahawks in 1984. It is one of only five jersey numbers retired by Seattle, alongside Kenny Easley (45), Walter Jones (71), Steve Largent (80) and Cortez Kennedy (96).
Marshawn Lynch is at the Super Bowl
Seattle’s last trip to the Super Bowl memorably ended with Marshawn Lynch not getting the ball on the 1-yard line.
Lynch was on the sideline with a camera for Seattle’s return to the Super Bowl stage, taking pictures before the Seahawks played the New England Patriots.
Lynch was famously reticent to talk to the media as a player but has become a credentialed photographer in his retirement.
What would you do for Super Bowl tickets? This fan wore another team’s jersey
Brothers Frazier and Curt Hollingsworth came to the Super Bowl standing out in bright orange Denver Broncos jerseys. Frazier wore Von Miller’s 58 and Curt had on a No. 7 John Elway.
Frazier, a Broncos fan from Colorado, bought the tickets. He offered one to Curt, a Patriots fan — but only on the condition he wore the Elway top.
“He made me wear this ridiculous jersey,” cracked Curt, eight years younger.
Curt represented New England by sporting red and white argyle socks and a navy blue and white striped sweater under the jersey. Before the game, the siblings chose not to sit in their $3,200 seats in the southwest corner in favor of standing room behind a standing bar top on the main concourse near midfield. Frazier also attended Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium 10 years ago.
Checking in on Super Bowl concession prices
The Halftime Show Margarita will cost Super Bowl fans $23 — and $36 for a double. Jeanine Minton and her co-workers at Levi’s Stadium had sold three singles and a couple of doubles already some 2 1/2 hours ahead of kickoff.
All concessions are going for a pretty penny. A premium draft peer is running patrons $22.50 while a souvenir popcorn and soda combo is $25. Thirsty fans looking to hydrate with water can snag an Aquafina bottle for $8.
Most other snacks and drinks are a tad more affordable, though. Jack Link’s beef jerky, coffee and hot chocolate can all be purchased for $6. Perhaps the least expensive concession item in the main concourse is a bag of mixed nuts, which costs $4.
Reggaeton and Medalla as San Juan gets ready for Bad Bunny
Reggaeton boomed near a popular beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Sunday evening as hundreds of Bad Bunny fans lined up to enter an exclusive outdoor watch party after being selected via an online lottery system.
Some had never watched a Super Bowl and didn’t even know what teams were playing. All they cared about was watching Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, the island’s beloved superstar.
“He has brought honor to Puerto Rico,” said Sheila Aponte, 53, of Bayamón, where Bad Bunny was born. “We Boricuas are so proud of him.”
Aponte was not lucky enough to get an invitation, but she and her partner toured the premises out of curiosity as he sipped a Medalla, the local beer.
It’s a new era for both teams
New England’s season has a Cinderella-like feel to it, but the belief and trust that Vrabel’s players have in him is very real. They feel like they are taking the field with a guy who gets what they’ve gone through.
And that could be the thing that gets this Patriots team over the hump.
The Seahawks, meanwhile, dominated this season in a way that they expected of themselves. En route to rattling off the most regular-season wins in franchise history, Seattle nicknamed its defense the “Dark Side.”
The confidence this group exudes is abundantly clear, whether it be in practices, games or media availabilities.
For Seattle, this Super Bowl is not merely a shot at redemption for 11 years ago but a chance to separate itself as one of the best teams in franchise history.
When the Seahawks have the ball
Seattle’s offense, which ranked fifth in the NFL in points per game, is a multidimensional unit, even though it is led by the league’s leading receiver in Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has put a system in place that brings out the best in its players, both in the run and passing games.
Quarterback Sam Darnold is fresh off his second Pro Bowl season and has shown that he’s not afraid of slinging the ball downfield or even making a few mistakes.
The Seahawks’ run game is surging, too, led by running back Kenneth Walker III, who is in a contract year. He has a penchant for running outside the tackles and busting runs around the right and left sides of the offensive line.
And then there’s veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who continues to lead on and off the field in his first season with the Seahawks after eight standout ones with the Los Angeles Rams.
When the Patriots have the ball
New England wouldn’t be here without the play of Drake Maye. But he’ll have to find a way to put points on the board against a Seattle defense that finished in the top seven in the league in sacks and interceptions.
It doesn’t seem impossible: Maye is the first quarterback in history to win three games against top-five defenses in a single playoffs — the Chargers (No. 5), Texans (No. 1) and Broncos (No. 2). The Seahawks are No. 6.
The Patriots also are in a good position because of a defense that finished the regular season ranked in the top 10 in total defense, rush defense, pass defense and points allowed.
New England’s defense has allowed just two touchdowns this postseason.
That’s helped silence voices from the outside that were critical of the Patriots’ regular-season schedule, which ranked as the easiest in the NFL, with opponents finishing with a combined 113-176 record.
Mack Hollins wears Mike Vrabel’s high school jersey for warmups
New England receiver Mack Hollins is honoring coach Mike Vrabel by wearing the former linebacker’s Walsh Jesuit (OH) High School Warriors No. 84 jersey.
It’s on theme for Hollins and the Patriots this season after Vrabel arranged for a team viewing of the 1979 movie “The Warriors.” The coach has referred to his players as “Road Warriors” throughout the season, when they’ve gone 9-0 away from Massachusetts.
After an AFC championship game win at Denver, Vrabel harkened back to the movie, screaming, “Warriors! Come out to play!”
Hollins walked into the stadium that day barefoot and clanging two bottles together, repeating the line by one of the movie’s characters.
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Barnes logra 25 puntos y 14 rebotes en victoria de Raptors 122-104 sobre Pacers
Associated Press
TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes anotó 25 puntos y capturó 14 rebotes para ayudar a los Raptors de Toronto a vencer el domingo 122-104 a los Pacers de Indiana.
Barnes acertó 12 de 20 tiros de campo y sumó seis asistencias, cuatro bloqueos y dos robos en 33 minutos. Toronto ganó su segundo partido consecutivo para colocarse diez juegos por encima del .500 con un récord de 32-22.
RJ Barrett tuvo 20 puntos, ocho rebotes y cinco asistencias, y Sandro Mamukelashvili añadió 17 puntos. Trayce Jackson-Davis logró diez puntos y diez rebotes en 15 minutos en su debut con Toronto tras un intercambio con Golden State.
Pascal Siakam lideró a Indiana con 18 puntos, Jay Huff tuvo 15 y Jarace Walker 13. Últimos en la Conferencia Este, los Pacers, plagados de lesiones, han perdido cuatro seguidos para caer a 13-40.
El pívot novato de Toronto, Collin Murray-Boyles, salió del juego con 3:47 restantes en el primer cuarto y no regresó después de torcerse el pulgar izquierdo. Anotó dos puntos en ocho minutos.
El alero de Indiana, Johnny Furphy, salió después de sufrir una mala caída en el tercer cuarto. Los Pacers informaron que estaba fuera por molestias en la pierna derecha.
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México envía 2 buques a Cuba con más de 800 toneladas de alimentos y artículos de higiene
Associated Press
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — México anunció el domingo el envío a Cuba de dos buques de la Armada con más de 800 toneladas de alimentos y artículos de higiene, a la vez que continúa evaluando las vías diplomáticas para reanudar los suministros de petróleo y evitar ser blanco de los aranceles que acordó Washington para los países que manden crudo a la isla.
Los envíos de ayuda humanitaria se dan en medio del endurecimiento del cerco comercial a Cuba por parte del presidente estadounidense Donald Trump, el cual ha generado preocupación entre algunos gobiernos cercanos a la isla, como el de la presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum, quien se ha manejado con prudencia ante la agudización de las tensiones entre Washington y La Habana.
En un comunicado difundido por la cancillería, el gobierno mexicano indicó que una de las embarcaciones lleva 536 toneladas de diversos víveres, entre ellos leche líquida, productos cárnicos, galletas, frijol, arroz, atún en agua, sardina y aceite vegetal, así como artículos de higiene personal. El segundo buque traslada un poco más 277 toneladas de leche en polvo, según precisa el escrito.
Los dos barcos zarparán de la ciudad oriental de Veracruz, limítrofe con el Golfo de México.
Desde un primer momento Sheinbaum manifestó su preocupación por la agudización de la crisis de la isla tras la medida anunciada por Trump el mes pasado, y la semana pasada informó que, mientras se avanzan las evaluaciones diplomáticas para reanudar los suministros de petróleo, se enviaría la ayuda humanitaria.
“No queremos que haya sanciones para México, pero estamos en ese proceso de diálogo”, sostuvo.
Antes del anuncio de Trump, la petrolera estatal Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) ya había suspendido en enero los envíos de crudo a Cuba, aunque no ha aclarado las causas de la decisión.
La paralización de los suministros de México ocurrió en el peor momento para el gobierno cubano, debido a que Venezuela —quien solía ser su mayor proveedor energético — también suspendió los envíos a la isla tras la operación que realizaron militares estadounidenses en Caracas para capturar al entonces presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa.
Según expertos internacionales, el gobierno de Maduro —estrecho aliado del gobierno cubano— enviaba a la isla unos 35.000 barriles diarios, mientras que Rusia mandaba 7.500 barriles al día. De enero a septiembre pasado México le envió a Cuba 19.200 barriles diarios, de los cuales 17.200 eran de crudo y 2.000 de productos derivados, de acuerdo con registros de la Comisión de Bolsa y Valores de Estados Unidos (SEC, por sus siglas en inglés).
El director general de Pemex, Víctor Rodríguez, dijo la semana pasada que la petrolera tenía un solo contrato con la isla desde 2023, y que ese año las ventas alcanzaron 367 millones de dólares.
Durante 2025, los suministros de crudo de México a Cuba sumaron 496 millones de dólares, informó Rodríguez, y agregó que la isla no tiene “ninguna factura vencida conforme el contrato”.
El Inter amplía su ventaja en la Serie A con una goleada 5-0 ante Sassuolo
ROMA (AP) — Con un gol de Lautaro Martínez, el Inter de Milán vapuleó el domingo 5-0 a un Sassuolo que jugó con 10 hombres, para ampliar su liderato en la Serie A a ocho puntos sobre el AC Milan, que no jugó este fin de semana debido a los Juegos Olímpicos de Milán Cortina.
Yann Bisseck y Marcus Thuram anotaron en la primera mitad para el Inter. Lautaro hizo el tercero a los 50 para afianza en la cima de la tabla de goleadores de la liga italiano, con seis conquistas más que su compatriota argentino Nico Paz.
Manuel Akanji facturó el cuarto a los 53 y Luis Henrique sentenció a los 80 para darle al Inter su quinta victoria consecutiva en todas las competiciones.
Federico Dimarco contribuyó con tres asistencias.
Sassuolo venía de enhebrar un par de victorias tras una racha de siete partidos sin ganar. Jugó con en inferioridad numérica desde lso 54 después de que Nemanja Matic recibiera una segunda tarjeta amarilla. Los anfitriones, que se encuentran en el puesto 11, apenas ensayaron un remate a puerta.
El Milan, que marcha en el segundo lugar, no pudo recibir a Como este fin de semana después de que el estadio San Siro fuera utilizado para la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos de Invierno. Ese contratiempo había llevado a la Serie A a considerar trasladar el partido a Perth, Australia. El duelo se jugará ahora el 18 de febrero.
Juventus empató en el último aliento
Pierre Kalulu anotó en el sexto minuto de descuento para que Juventus rescatara un empate 2-2 en casa contra Lazio después de ir perdiendo por dos goles.
Lazio se adelantó con un gol de Pedro en el tiempo añadido de la primera mitad y duplicó su ventaja poco después del descanso con un gol de Gustav Isaksen a los 47.
Juventus se acercó con un gol de Weston McKennie a los 59 y Kalulu igualó con un cabezazo.
La Vecchia Signora marcha en el cuarto puesto, 12 puntos del Inter, su rival el próximo sábado. Lazio se ubica en la octava posición.
Otros resultados
El mediocampista argentino Christian Ordóñez anotó en el tiempo de descuento para que el Parma, 14to en la tabla, derrotase a domicilio 1-0 al décimo Bologna. Ambos equipos sufrieron expulsiones.
Bologna quedó con un hombre menos tras la expulsión de Tommaso Pobega en la primera mitad, y Parma vio a Mariano Troilo salir a los 79 minutos.
Fue la cuarta derrota consecutiva en la liga para Bologna. Parma no había ganado en cuatro partidos consecutivos.
Lecce, que se encuentra en el puesto 17 y justo fuera de la zona de descenso, puso fin a una racha de ocho partidos sin ganar al vencer 2-1 al noveno Udinese gracias a un gol de Lameck Banda a los 90.
El sábado, Rasmus Höjlund anotó de penal en el último suspiro para que un Napoli con 10 hombres saliera triunfante 3-2 de visita a Genoa. El reinante campeón de Italia ocupa la tercera plaza, un punto detrás del Milan.
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Jakucionis anota seis triples sin fallar en la victoria de Heat 132-101 sobre Wizards
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Kasparas Jakucionis encestó seis de seis desde la línea de tres puntos y anotó 22 puntos, Bam Adebayo también sumó 22 y el Heat de Miami aplastó el domingo 132-101 a los Wizards de Washington.
Norman Powell añadió 21 puntos para Miami, y Kel’el Ware tuvo 19 puntos y 14 rebotes. El Heat rompió una racha de dos derrotas consecutivas y añadió a su récord de equipo un 14º esfuerzo de más de 130 puntos en la temporada.
Andrew Wiggins consiguió 11 puntos y diez rebotes mientras el octavo lugar, Miami, se acercó a medio juego del séptimo lugar, Orlando, en la Conferencia Este.
Tristan Vukcevic anotó 14 puntos para liderar a Washington. Los Wizards perdieron juegos consecutivos por primera vez desde una racha de nueve derrotas del siete al 24 de enero.
Alex Sarr sumó 12 puntos y 12 rebotes para los Wizards, quienes vieron a Kyshawn George y Bilal Coulibaly salir temprano por lesiones.
El Heat convirtió un déficit temprano de nueve puntos en una ventaja de 74-52 al descanso. Superaron a los Wizards en rebotes 36-22 en la mitad.
Miami forzó diez pérdidas de balón en el tercer cuarto para extender su ventaja a 107-75.
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