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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Casey Wasserman’s Agency Faces Sale After Controversial Emails Surface

The sports and entertainment world is in shock after emails from 2003 revealed a flirtatious back‑and‑forth between Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein. The messages were full of sexual innuendo and suggest a personal relationship that could not stay hidd

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Olympic Shop Tension Sparks Staff Change

The Milano Cortina Games announced changes to keep the event calm after a staff member shouted “Free Palestine” at Israeli fans. The incident happened in the Cortina Sliding Centre shop when a pro‑Palestinian employee confronted visitors. Videos showed him repeating the slogan while Israeli su

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Feb 15 2026OPINION

“City’s Money, Team’s Future: A Closer Look at the Moda Center Deal”

The city owns a 30‑year‑old arena that the Portland Trail Blazers call home. It is in need of a makeover to keep up with NBA standards. The mayor says the renovation will be energy‑efficient, but that is a side note to the main goal: upgrading the venue. The plan would use $75 million from a clea

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

When a Sports Columnist Gets Stuck

The period right after the Super Bowl is a tough patch for Chicago sports writers. No Bulls are in the NBA All‑Star Game, the NHL is on a break for winter events, and the Cubs and White Sox are still in Arizona warming up. With no big local stories or national drama to chew on, the usual routi

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Retro Roadsters: The ’80s Cars Still Turning Heads

The 1980s were a golden age for sports cars, and while some models faded into obscurity, a handful have kept their charm. These vehicles are not just nostalgic relics; they still fetch high prices and command respect from collectors worldwide. The Buick GNX, a limited‑run special edition, was born

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

College Sports in a New Money Game

Washington State University is now part of a fast‑moving world where athletes can earn money and transfer schools at will. The old rules that kept players in one place for years have been replaced by a free‑market system. Players can now enter the transfer portal and move whenever they want, as long

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Ilia Malinin’s Big Slip‑Ups and a New Start

The 2024 Milan skating event was supposed to be a highlight for Ilia Malinin, but it turned into a learning moment instead. After his free‑skate mishap, he was caught on a hot mic saying he would have performed better if he had been at the 2022 Beijing Games. He later clarified that more experience

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Feb 15 2026LIFESTYLE

Marrying Early: A Fresh Look at Love and Life Choices

A quarterback who is still in his twenties has sparked a new conversation about getting married before the age of thirty. His name is Drake Maye, and he joined a Super Bowl team while still very young. Last summer, he tied the knot with his high‑school sweetheart, Ann Michael Maye, and he talked o

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Caleb Williams Drops Big in Celebrity Basketball Shoot‑Contest

A rookie NFL star known for his touchdown throws tried his hand at basketball during a side event of the NBA All‑Star weekend. The game, designed for fans to see celebrities and influencers take shots from beyond the arc, gathered six names: Caleb Williams, Druski, former NBA guard Richard Jefferson

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Valentine Vibes, Sports Wins, and City Politics in One Week

Chicago celebrates love with a bright sports highlight. An American skier got engaged after winning gold at the Milan Cortina Games, while ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates earned silver. The U. S. team also saw Lindsey Vonn crash and miss the Games, but Jordan Stolz won gold in speedskati

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