The Team USA’s men’s hockey team received roaring cheers and applause during Donald Trump‘s State of the Union address on Tuesday evening (February 24) in Washington, DC.

Members of the gold-winning team first met with the President earlier that day in the Oval Office, before making an appearance during the address later that night.

While 20 members of the team made the trip to the White House, including siblings Jack and Quinn Hughes, goalie Connor Hellebuyck and more, there were five guys who did not go.

Keep reading to find out more…

Brock Nelson, Jackson LaCombe, Jake Oettinger, Jake Guentzel and Kyle Connor all skipped the DC visit on Tuesday.

According to People, local reporters noted that Brock skipped the trip to go back home to his family, and Guentzel went back to Tampa to prep for a game the next day. The other players also returned home to prep for their team games.

Towards the beginning of his State of the Union address, Trump welcomed the Team USA men’s hockey team, congratulated them once again and even revealed one team member will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom!

“Here with us tonight is a group of winners who just made the entire nation proud. The men’s gold medal Olympic hockey team,” Trump said as “USA!” chants began and the team filed in to the room above him.

“They beat a fantastic Canadian team in overtime as everybody saw,” he continued after the cheers and chants died down. “As did the American women, who will soon be coming to the White House.”

Trump‘s claim that the women’s hockey team will visit the White House comes after they previously turned down an invitation due to prior commitments. Since then, Flavor Flav has invited the women to celebrate their win with him in Las Vegas.

“They were in the Oval Office before, and I just want to say a second, very big congratulations to Team USA, but I have to say that… And I told them this and we took a vote of the team. I said, ‘Anybody that votes no, I’m not doing it,’” Trump continued during the SOTU address. “So they stood there and they worried about saying no, ’cause I never seen a goaltender play as well as Connor Hellebuyck.”

“I just want to tell you that the members of this great hockey squad will be very happy to hear, based on their vote and my vote, and in this case, my vote was more important,” he went on. “That I will soon be presenting Connor with our highest civilian honor, which we will be giving, and which has been given to many athletes over the years… It’s called the highest civilian honor in our country, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.”

Earlier in the week, Trump‘s invite to the men’s hockey team drew much backlash online as he referenced the women’s team, and how he “would be impeached” if he didn’t also invite them.

Browse through the gallery for more photos of the Team USA men’s hockey team at the State of the Union address…

Sloane Stephens and her husband Jozy Altidore are going their separate ways.

The 32-year-old tennis star announced her split from the the 36-year-old former soccer player on social media on Saturday (February 21) after four years of marriage.

Keep reading to find out more…

“Jozy and I have decided to end our marriage,” Sloane wrote on Instagram story. “With peace, I am navigating this transition with mutual respect and kindly ask for privacy during this time.”

“Thank you for your love, understanding and continued support,” she concluded.

Sloane and Jozy are childhood friends from Florida, and were married on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022.

In 2017, Sloane won her first Grand Slam title at the US Open after defeating her friend Madison Keys.

Back in December, Sloane received a wildcard for the singles main draw at the 2026 ASB Classic in New Zealand in January.

Tre’ Johnson has sadly passed away.

The former NFL player was 54 years old when he died this past Sunday (February 15) during a family trip, his wife Irene confirmed on Facebook.

“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre’ Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday February 15, 2026, during a brief family trip. His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock,” Irene shared.

“If you know Tre’ you know what a devoted and loving father, he was to his children,” she continued. “Tre’ lived for his kid’s sports activities and supported them through every practice and game until he took his last breath. He shared his passion for Frenchie’s and riding his motorcycle with me and his fellow biking buddies.”

Irene then added some facts about his sports career, including his years playing for the Washington Commanders (previously Redskins) from 1994 to 2001, before going to the Cleveland Browns for one year. He then returned to the Redskins for his final season.

Following his football retirement, his wife notes, “he also found his second career passion, education. He worked as a History Teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda Maryland, where he was beloved by the young male students he mentored and the faculty. His recent battles with health issues forced him to take a leave of absence.”

Irene concluded her post, “We will miss him so much.💔💔💔”

Our thoughts go out to Tre’ Johnson‘s family and friends during this difficult time. RIP. Please find a GoFundMe here.

Former president Barack Obama and Wife Michelle sat courtside at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game held at Intuit Dome on Sunday (February 15) in Inglewood, Calif.

At one point during the day, Barack was seen dapping up Devin Booker, who also shook the former First Lady’s hand before getting back to the game.

Other stars in attendance include Guy Fieri, Keegan-Michael Key, Anthony Anderson, Sterling K Brown, Vin Diesel, Chris Ivery and Ellen Pompeo, Kelly Rowland and husband Tim Weatherspoon, Magic and Cookie Johnson, Spike Lee, Sarah McLachlan, who performed the Canadian National Anthem, Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols, Fat Joe, Lisa Leslie, Mark Cuban, Michael Rubin, 2 Chainz, Shaboozey, Damson Idris, Ludacris and wife Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, GloRilla, Charlie Puth, Jennifer Hudson, Teyana Taylor, Busta Rhymes, Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, Drederick Irving and Allen Iverson.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were also at the event, sitting courtside. Check out their photos here!

This year’s All-Star game saw many of the current NBA stars participating for each team, with the final All-Star Championship matchup between Team USA Stars and Team USA Stripes. Stars took home the big win 47-21.

Browse through the gallery to see photos of all the celebs sitting courtside at the NBA All-Star Game…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are enjoying some sports!

The 41-year-old Duke of Sussex and the 44-year-old Duchess were spotted courtside on Sunday evening (February 15) at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

The pair were just two of many celebrities in attendance at the game, and could be seen sitting next to Queen Latifah, her longtime partner Eboni Nichols and their son Rebel.

This year’s All-Star game saw many of the current NBA stars participating for each team, with the final All-Star Championship matchup between Team USA Stars and Team USA Stripes. Stars took home the big win 47-21.

Just the day before, Meghan shared a sweet Valentine’s post, which featured a cute pic of Harry and their daughter Lilibet.

Prince Harry and Meghan‘s last public appearance was a surprise stop at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival a few weeks ago, where they stepped out for the premiere of the documentary Cookie Queens, which they executive produced.

FYI: Meghan is wearing a Brochu Walker cashmere sweater.

Browse through the gallery to see more photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the NBA All-Star game…

Chris Paul is retiring from the NBA.

The 40-year-old basketball player announced the news in a statement on Instagram just moments after it was revealed that the Toronto Raptors were waiving him.

This was supposed to be Chris‘ final year in the NBA, but he will no longer be playing. His 21-year career includes two Olympic gold medals, 12 times as an All Star, and being a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.

After spending most of his career with the New Orleans Hornets and then the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul has also played for the Houston Rockets, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Phoenix Suns, the Golden State Warriors, and the San Antonio Spurs.

“This is it! After over 21 years I’m stepping away from basketball,” Chris began his lengthy statement.

Keep reading to find out more…

“As I write this, it’s hard to really know what to feel, but for once – most people would be surprised – I don’t have the answer lol! But, mostly I’m filled with so much joy and gratitude! While this chapter of being an ‘NBA player’ is done, the game of basketball will forever be engrained in the DNA of my life. I’ve been in the NBA for more than half of my life, spanning three decades. It’s crazy even saying that!! Playing basketball for a living has been an unbelievable blessing that also came with lots of responsibility. I embraced it all. The good and the bad. As a lifelong learner, leadership is hard and is not for the weak. Some will like you and many people won’t. But the goal was always the goal, and my intentions were always sincere (Damn, I love competing!!),” he wrote.

Chris continued, “It feels really good knowing that I played and treated this game with the utmost respect since the day my dad introduced to me to it. It was the very first relationship I ever knew. Basketball gave me a reason to wake up at 5am and work out before school. It gave me a reason to find a way to get to the YMCA on snow days even when the roads were icy. It gave me a reason to be the little brother always trying to beat his big brother. It gave me a reason to earn good grades so I could have a chance to play in college. It gave me a reason to to score 61 points in a game even though my grandfather had just been killed. It gave me a reason to show up and rehab day after day after the meniscus tear, the jones fracture, the separated shoulder and the 5 hand surgeries…”

“The game always gave me a reason to SHOW UP!!! And the true leaders and fighters know that that right there – showing up – is half of the battle,” he wrote. “So now with all the gratitude that I could possibly have… it’s time for me to show up for others and in other ways. This last season I knew I couldn’t do it unless I was at home with my family. Those six years away were a lot of sacrifice for all of us and I knew that had to come to an end. And I now know wholeheartedly the best teammate I can be is to Jada, Chris II and Cam!!”

Chris concluded, “I am so excited to take with me to the next chapter all the incredible things basketball has taught me. And more importantly that the people I have been blessed to meet through basketball have taught me. To all the teammates, coaches, staff, executives and most of all family. I can’t begin to thank you enough…but the good news is I’ll now have much more time to start! And the biggest thanks of all goes to the man upstairs…if you know this and are reading feel free to finish…’God is Good, All the Time and All the Time.’”

The full trailer for the upcoming eighth season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive has dropped!

Netflix unleashed the teaser for the new episodes on Thursday (February 12), which follows the behind-the-scenes of the 2025 F1 season.

Here’s a synopsis: Offering unprecedented access, this new season will once again take fans behind the scenes, to witness first-hand how the drivers and teams prepare to battle it out for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The series will offer never-before-seen footage as we follow new team lineups, management takedowns, fierce friendships and bitter rivalries of another high-octane season on the Formula 1 circuit.

Keep reading to watch the trailer and learn more…

Formula 1 drivers seen in the trailer include the entire 2025 grid – Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso, Franco Colapinto, Gabriel Bortoleto, George Russell, Isack Hadjar, Jack Doohan, Kimi Antonelli, Lance Stroll, Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Liam Lawson, Max Verstappen, Nico Hulkenberg, Oliver Bearman, Oscar Piastri, Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda.

Also seen in the trailer are Team Principals like Mercedes’ Toto Wolff, Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur, Alpine’s Flavio Briatore, Red Bull’s Christian Horner and McLaren CEO Zak Brown.

Speaking of Christian Horner, the trailer ends with him saying, “I’ve had something taken away from me that wasn’t my choice,” to wife Geri Halliwell. It then cuts to him in the Drive to Survive interview seat, where he says, “I think we’re done,” and gets up to walk away.

If you recall, it was announced mid-season last year that Christian would be leaving Red Bull after being the Team Principal and CEO for it’s entire run over the last 20 years.

Formula 1: Drive to Survive season eight debuts February 27th.

The 2026 Formula 1 season then begins a week later on March 6th in Australia!

Retired pro football player Tracy Scroggins has sadly passed away.

On Monday (February 9), it was announced that the NFL star, who spent all 10 seasons of his career playing for the Detroit Lions, had died at the age of 56.

Tracy‘s family revealed his passing in a touching tribute.

Keep reading to find out more…“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tracy Scroggins,” the Scroggins family shared in a statement with TMZ.

“Tracy was a devoted father, cherished family member, and loyal friend whose life was marked by remarkable strength and perseverance,” his family continued. “While many knew him for his career as a professional football player in the NFL, those closest to him knew him as a kind-hearted and generous man who cared deeply for his family and friends.”

The statement concluded, “Playing in the NFL gave Tracy the opportunity to pursue his lifelong dream and to rise from poverty. However, unfortunately, the NFL was also ultimately the cause of his untimely demise. Tracy spent every moment of retirement courageously battling the devastating effects of CTE. While our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that he is finally at peace.”

Funeral services for Tracy will be held in his hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma on February 27.

Tracy, a linebacker and defensive end, was drafted to the Lions in 1992 and played with the team until he retired from football in 2001.

In 2016, he filed a lawsuit against the NFL, alleging Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), which is “a brain disease likely caused by repeated head injuries. It causes the death of nerve cells in the brain, known as degeneration,” per the Mayo Clinic.

Our thoughts are with Tracy Scroggins‘ loved ones during this difficult time. RIP.

Ilia Malinin is ready to keep making history!

The 21-year-old Olympian figure skater, who is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics and is nicknamed the “Quad God,” just helped lead Team USA to victory!

The American figure skaters won the gold medal in the figure skating team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday (February 8) at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy.

One day before, he placed second in the short program in the Team Event. The following day, he placed first in the free program despite a fall.

Of course, many people are curious to know more about Ilia Malinin, including his love life and family history.

Keep reading to find out more…

No, Ilia Malinin is not dating anyone right now.

The 21-year-old skating phenom, who famously became the first athlete to land a quadruple axel in competition and became the first skater to land seven quadruple jumps in a single program at the 2025 Grand Prix Final, has made it clear that romance is not his focus as he headed into the Olympics.

In a recent interview, he shared that he’s prioritizing training and his career over dating.

“I know how nerve-racking the Olympics can be, but I’m really excited,” he said to People.

“I want to put my priorities into my career first and just see where that takes me.”

When it comes to family, skating is in his blood, as his parents Tatiana Malinina and Roman Skorniakov are both Olympians as well.

He was born on December 2, 2004 in Fairfax, Virginia, and has a younger sister Liza who also competes in figure skating.

Ilia‘s parents said that while they initially hoped he wouldn’t pursue the sport competitively, they waited until he was six before letting him step onto the ice, and even then, it was “just for fun.”

Over time, they realized he had a special talent, and they focus on supporting him and his ambitions. Watch them explain above!

Find out more about how he previously made history with his incredible figure skating routine!

It’s Super Bowl Sunday (February 8), and it’s time for the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks to go head-to-head at the 2026 Super Bowl…but don’t forget the cheerleaders putting in work on the sidelines!

Cheerleaders play a big role on game day at a football game! They bring energy and excitement to the crowd, creating a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere for everyone.

In addition to their performance duties, cheerleaders can also serve as ambassadors for their teams, and by promoting the team and building enthusiasm for the sport, cheerleaders help to build a strong, loyal following for their teams.

However, it’s been revealed that the cheerleaders in the NFL, and those performing at the Super Bowl tonight, aren’t paid very much.

Keep reading to find out just how much the cheerleaders make per game…

Introduced in 1954, official cheerleading squads are a part of about 25 of the NFL teams.

After a TikTok from Jessica Burbank went viral about the pay disparity recently, many have been talking about why cheerleaders aren’t compensated more.

In the NFL, cheerleaders who are classified as “supporting” members reportedly receive around $150 per game and between $50 and $70 for public appearances on behalf of their teams, adding up to an estimated annual total of $22,500.

Those who have been in the league for a longer time are considered professional and thus earn higher salaries, with reports indicating that they receive approximately $500 per game and $15-$20 per hour.

A professional cheerleader, who may perform at the Super Bowl, can make as much as $75,000 per year, and there are bonuses available for teams that make it to the playoffs or win the Super Bowl. It should be noted that cheerleaders are responsible for paying for their auditions, travel expenses, and hair, makeup, and costumes.

A cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys, Kat Puryear, said recently she makes as much as “a substitute teacher…I’m making like a Chick-fil-A worker that works full time.” She said Cowboys cheerleaders are paid an hourly rate for game days, which are about 11 hours, but only home games, and a flat-rate game day fee. The same applies for voluntary public appearances. Practices run 3-4 hours, and are hourly pay as well.

“It’s like a full-time commitment, part-time pay,” she explained.

As of Feb 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Professional Cheerleader in the United States is $67,990 a year, per ZipRecruiter.

The Seahawks Dancers roster includes:

Alexa, Ashley, Ashli, Auggie, Bailey, Bridget, Chamine, Christian, Dominique, Esmé, Faith, Gianna, Jaedin, Jann, Katrina, Kendal, Kiana, Lauren, Lillian, Lindsey, Macy, Mattye, Meghan, Miki, Miranda, Sam, and Stephanie.

The Patriots Cheerleaders roster includes:

Ally B., Annie C., Aryn H., Ashley S., Chiara K., Emily M., Emily Y., Gabrielle S., Haley S., Isabel H., Jane A., Jeremy G., Jordan A., Julia S., Kaitlyn S., Kendra L., Keyanna D., Lana V., Maddie K., Mallary Q., Megan M., Mikenna M., Sarah T., Shauna B., Tam N., Taylor S., Taylor Y., Theresa M., Victoria I., and Vonai M..

Find out who is performing at the 2026 Super Bowl!

There are a bunch of celebrities in attendance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics and we have a recap of everyone there!

Usher, Michelle Yeoh, and Olympian Shaun White were among the stars walking the red carpet for the opening of the Milano Cortina winter games on Friday (February 6) at Teatro Alla Scala in Milan, Italy.

Some more stars in attendance included Michelle‘s Wicked co-star Jeff Goldblum, singer Maggie Rogers, actor and internet personality Benito Skinner, and The Pitt actress Katherine LaNasa with her husband Grant Show.

NBC is airing the opening ceremony live at 2pm ET / 11am PT, but you’ll also be able to watch a recap in the primetime slot.

Head inside to see all of the celebs who are there…

Keep scrolling to see all of the celebs who showed up…

Usher

Michelle Yeoh and her husband, French motor racing executive Jean Todt

Jeff Goldblum

Maggie Rogers

Benito Skinner

Stanley Tucci

Shaun White

Marisa Tomei

Grant Show and Katherine LaNasa

Adam Rippon

Monique Coleman

Donatella Versace

Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz

Gracie Gold

Sunghoon

Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny

Bresh

Sydney Carlson

Devon Lee Carlson

David Lauren and Lauren Bush Lauren

In the leadup to the 2026 Winter Olympics, there’s a salacious new scandal emerging in the news that’s been dubbed “Penisgate.” But what is it and how exactly does it apply to this year’s Games?

Simply, “Penisgate” is a theory that relates to athletes competing in the ski jumping competitions. It suggests that male competitors might be injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid in order to achieve a bit of a boost in the competition.

Keep reading to find out more…

At the moment, no specific athletes have been accused of the performance-enhancing practice.

However, in early January, German publication Bild reported that there is “heated discussion behind the scenes” in the ski jumping community about athletes turning to injections prior to getting 3D scanned for their competition suit.

The injections would then dissolve or be removed, and this is where the advantage could come in.

Theoretically, enhancing the size of an athlete’s package would make it so the 3D scan of their body is inaccurate. Once the injections are gone, it would give them a looser-fitting suit when it’s time to head down the slope.

The looser suit could make their bodies more aerodynamic and help them maintain even a few extra moments in the air.

Dr. Kamran Karim of the Maria-Hilf Hospital in Krefeld in Germany told the outlet, “It is possible to achieve a temporary, visible thickening of the penis with injections of paraffin or hyaluronic acid. However, this does not result in any lengthening. Such an injection is not medically indicated and carries risks.”

Competitors don’t necessarily need to turn to injections, either. The Guardian noted that the theory also applies to using a product like clay in their underwear to create a larger bulge.

Is this theory something that organizers for the Olympics are actually worried about?

According to The Athletic, the World Anti-Doping Agency addressed the theory during a press conference.

Oliver Niggli, the organization’s director general, said that he was “not aware of the details of ski jumping and how it can improve but if anything was to come to the surface we would look at anything if it is actually doping related.”

He added that he was previously unaware of the theory picking up steam.

Witold Banka, the organization’s president also spoke, saying, “Ski jumping is very popular in Poland [his home country] so I promise you I’m going to look at it.”

The outlet noted that both officials were “more amused and confused than outraged” by the idea at this point.

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, a competitor went viral for another bulge-related mishap.

The full winners list has been revealed for the 2026 NFL Honors, which honored the best football players of the 2025 season.

Among the prizes were the eight Associated Press awards, including Most Valuable Player, Offensive Player of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year.

The event was held live on Thursday night (February 5) at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Calif.

The ceremony always happens in the city where the Super Bowl is taking place!

Head inside to check out the full list of winners…

Check out the full list of winners below…

AP Most Valuable Player
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills QB
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars QB
Drake Maye, New England Patriots QB
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams QB – WINNER

AP Defensive Player of the Year
Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans DE
Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos LB
Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns DE – WINNER
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions DE
Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers DE

AP Offensive Player of the Year
Drake Maye, New England Patriots QB
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams WR
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons RB
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks WR – WINNER

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
Jaxson Dart, New York Giants QB
Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR
TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots RB
Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers WR – WINNER
Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints QB

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
Abdul Carter, New York Giants LB
Nick Emmanwori, Seattle Seahawks DB
James Pearce Jr., Atlanta Falcons DE
Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns LB – WINNER
Xavier Watts, Atlanta Falcons S

AP Comeback Player of the Year
Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots WR
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions DE
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars QB
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB – WINNER
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys QB

AP Coach of the Year
Liam Coen, Jacksonville Jaguars
Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears
Mike Macdonald, Seattle Seahawks
Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots – WINNER

AP Assistant Coach of the Year
Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles DC
Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings DC
Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos DC
Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks OC
Josh McDaniels, New England Patriots OC – WINNER

Protector of the Year
Garrett Bolles, OT, Denver Broncos
Aaron Brewer, C, Miami Dolphins
Creed Humphrey, C, Kansas City Chiefs
Quinn Meinerz, G, Denver Broncos
Penei Sewell, OT, Detroit Lions
Joe Thuney, G, Chicago Bears – WINNER

Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year
Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
Carson Schwesinger, LB, Cleveland Browns
Tyler Shough, QB, New Orleans Saints – WINNER

Salute to Service Award
Aaron Jones Sr., RB, Minnesota Vikings
Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers – WINNER
Jake Ferguson, TE, Dallas Cowboys

MORE AWARDS
Deacon Jones Award – Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
Jim Brown Award - James Cook, Buffalo Bills
Art Rooney Award – Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals
Moment of the Year – Caleb Williams game winning Hail Mary to D. J. Moore

The 2026 NFL Honors ceremony is taking place TONIGHT and will honor the best players from the 2025 football season.

The NFL and Associated Press teamed up to honor the players this year, with the show happening live on Thursday night (February 5) at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Calif.

The ceremony always happens in the city where the Super Bowl is taking place!

You can watch the NFL Honors show at 9pm ET on NBC and the NFL Network, or stream it on Peacock and NFL+. A red carpet show kicks off at 8pm ET on NFL Network.

Head inside to check out the full list of nominees…

Check out the full list of nominees below…

AP Most Valuable Player
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills QB
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars QB
Drake Maye, New England Patriots QB
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams QB

AP Defensive Player of the Year
Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans DE
Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos LB
Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns DE
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions DE
Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers DE

AP Offensive Player of the Year
Drake Maye, New England Patriots QB
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams WR
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons RB
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks WR

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
Jaxson Dart, New York Giants QB
Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR
TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots RB
Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers WR
Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints QB

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
Abdul Carter, New York Giants LB
Nick Emmanwori, Seattle Seahawks DB
James Pearce Jr., Atlanta Falcons DE
Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns LB
Xavier Watts, Atlanta Falcons S

AP Comeback Player of the Year
Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots WR
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions DE
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars QB
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys QB

AP Coach of the Year
Liam Coen, Jacksonville Jaguars
Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears
Mike Macdonald, Seattle Seahawks
Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots

AP Assistant Coach of the Year
Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles DC
Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings DC
Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos DC
Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks OC
Josh McDaniels, New England Patriots OC

The 2026 Winter Olympics are kicking off!

The big games officially open on Friday, February 6 with a celebration held primarily at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy. As always, the event will feature the Parade of Nations as well as the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony begins at 8 p.m. local time in Milan.

Headlined by Mariah Carey, there are also several international artists that will be performing during the opening ceremony.

Head inside to see all of the performers…Keep scrolling to see the full list of performers…

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey will be headlining the opening ceremony and it has already been revealed that she’ll be singing in Italian.

Andrea Bocelli

Italian opera icon Andrea Bocelli will be performing during the opening ceremony.

Laura Pausini

Italian singer Laura Pausini will be one of the performers during the opening ceremony.

Ghali

Italian rapper Ghali will be performing during the opening ceremony.

Lang Lang

Chinese piano prodigy Lang Lang will be performing during the opening ceremony.

Cecilia Bartoli

Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli will be performing during the opening ceremony.

Sabrina Impacciatore

Emmy-nominated Italian actress Sabrina Impacciatore, best known for her roles in The White Lotus and The Paper, will be performing in some aspect at the opening ceremony.

Pierfrancesco Favino

Italian actor and film producer Pierfrancesco Favino will be performing in some aspect at the opening ceremony.

NBC and Peacock be airing live coverage starting at 2 p.m. ET. Primetime coverage of the event will air 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock.

Find which two athletes will be Team USA’s flag bearers!

The 2026 Super Bowl is right around the corner, and the face-off between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

If you didn’t know, tickets for the event are not made available upfront to the general public.

You either need to be a NFL member, partner/sponsor, or season ticket holder to gain access into the game – unless you pay big bucks on the resale markets.

Keep reading to find out more…

Resale tickets are officially available on Ticketmaster with the NFL Ticket Exchange.

The current lowest prices for tickets is $4,855.50 for one ticket. The highest priced ticket is a VIP ticket in the $50,000 range.

There are also resale sites like Stubhub and VividSeats as well, where the starting prices are similarly in the $4,000 to $5,000 range.

The NFL says tickets will be available for resale on the NFL Ticket Exchange on Ticketmaster up to 60 minutes after kickoff, per People.

Last year, Super Bowl 2025 tickets ranged from roughly $3,000 to roughly $5,000, per CBS. They were actually higher one year prior, averaging $9,800, per CNN.

Find out how much a Super Bowl ad typically costs!

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Dwayne Johnson’s daughter Simone Johnson a.k.a. Ava Raine is moving on from the WWE.

On Friday (January 30), the 24-year-old daughter of The Rock took to social media to reveal that she had decided not to renew her contract and confirmed when her final event with the wrestling company was taking place.

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“This past Tuesday was my last appearance on NXT & subsequently WWE. Thank you to all who have cheered, watched, and supported me through my journey. While my decision to not renew my contract was very difficult, it’s also new turning point in my life. It has been an honor & a privilege to be Ava,” Simone wrote in a statement shared on Instagram.

She simply captioned the statement, “Thank you.”

On X, Simone had more to say, writing, “I loved being your mayor. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”

Simone signed with the WWE, following in her famous dad’s footsteps, back in February 2020.

“It means the world to me,” she said at the time. “To know that my family has such a personal connection to wrestling is really special to me and I feel grateful to have the opportunity, not only to wrestle but to carry on that legacy.”

Dwayne was a very proud dad, saying that her achievement “blows [his] mind” during a May 2020 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Find out when she announced her wrestling name.

Travis Kelce is not going to the 2026 Pro Bowl, after all.

The 36-year-old Kansas City Chiefs player is pulling out of the game, which will take place on February 3.

The news comes about a month after his team was eliminated from Super Bowl contention while playing the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Instead, Buffalo Bills player Dalton Kincaid will take his place, per the team’s press release.

“Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has been named to the 2026 Pro Bowl. Kincaid will replace Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. This marks Kincaid‘s first Pro Bowl appearance,” the Bills said.

He hasn’t yet issued a statement or explained why he’s now pulling out of the game, which is not a requirement of NFL players.

Travis Kelce is also fueling speculation that he could come back to the Kansas City Chiefs for another season after retirement questions have loomed.

MMA, also known as Mixed Martial Arts, is one of the biggest sports on the planet.

Every year, millions of fans tune in to watch the biggest athletes in the industry, who have turned their fighting careers into massive fortunes in and out of the ring.

Along with cage matches, these fighters have managed to make tons of money thanks to business opportunities, endorsements, and Hollywood appearances in movies and TV.

We’ve put together the richest MMA fighters in the world as of this year, and ranked them based on their estimated net worth.

Click through to see who the wealthiest MMA fighters are, ranked…

Naomi Osaka‘s time in the 2026 Australian Open has been cut short.

On Saturday (January 24), the 28-year-old tennis star announced that she is withdrawing from the tennis tournament due to an undisclosed injury she suffered during her recent match against Romanian player Sorana Cîrstea.

Keep reading to find out more…“I’ve had to make the difficult decision to withdraw to address something my body needs attention for after my last math,” Naomi began on her Instagram Story.

“I was so excited to keep going and this one meant the most to me, so having to stop here breaks my heart, but I can’t risk doing any further damage, so I can get back on the court,” she continued. “Thanks for all the love and support…I’m so grateful everyone embraced me so much.”

Naomi concluded, “And thank you to my whole team for always having my back and the tournament organizers for being so kind.”

Naomi actually withdrew from the Australian Open last year as well due to recurring injury.

We wish Naomi Osaka a speedy recovery.

The 2026 F1 season is beginning with livery and suit reveals, which means a new season of Drive to Survive is also almost here!

Netflix has just unveiled the release date for the docuseries, which will give a behind-the-scenes look at the motor sport’s 2025 Formula 1 season.

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Here’s a synopsis: Offering unprecedented access, this new season will once again take fans behind the scenes, to witness first-hand how the drivers and teams prepare to battle it out for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The series will offer never-before-seen footage as we follow new team lineups, management takedowns, fierce friendships and bitter rivalries of another high-octane season on the Formula 1 circuit.

This season, we can expect to see the various driver changes at Red Bull, Racing Bulls and Alpine, plus the mid-season exit of Red Bull boss Christian Horner!

Drivers expected to be featured in some capacity include the full 2025 lineup – recently engaged Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso, Franco Colapinto, Gabriel Bortoleto, George Russell, Isack Hadjar, Jack Doohan, Kimi Antonelli, Lance Stroll, Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Liam Lawson, Max Verstappen, Nico Hulkenberg, Oliver Bearman, Oscar Piastri, Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda.

Formula 1: Drive to Survive season eight is set to premiere on February 27th.

The 2026 F1 season will then officially kick off with the Australian Grand Prix on March 5th for the first practice session. See the full schedule here!

RELATED: Formula 1 2026 Grid Revealed!

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov just won the 2026 United States Figure Skating Championships, and were poised to head to the 2026 Winter Olympics next!

However, the 26-year-old Finnish-Russian skater and her 28-year-old American husband and skating partner are unable to go due to a citizenship issue.

Keep reading to find out more…

Per the Associated Press, the couple are ineligible for the Olympics as she is not an American citizen.

Alisa was born in Finland and has been waiting the three-year period to gain her citizenship and they were trying to speed up the process so she could compete, but did not succeed.

“Yes, we didn’t make it, but we don’t see that as a failure,” Misha shared at a send-off in Boston. “Hey, this was an opportunity. It may not have worked out. But so many great things have come from it that we are very happy moving forward.”

The two pairs going to the Olympics to represent the US are Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea, who finished second at nationals, and Emily Chan and Spencer Howe, who placed fourth.

Instead of the Olympics, Alisa and Misha will head to Beijing for the Four Continents competition, taking place next week, which will consist mostly of non-Olympians. They will then prepare for the world championships in Prague.

“Whenever we first started as a team, we didn’t know whether or not the Olympics is even a possibility. We knew it was a long shot because of the paperwork,” Misha shared. “The more we progressed with our skating career, the closer we got to that opportunity.”

“There were so many people who messaged us and reached out to us wanting to support us,” he added. “So, for us, we’re very grateful.”

If you missed it, another US figure skater is heading to the Olympics after losing his parents to the tragic plane crash the year before.

Alex Albon and Lily Muni He are engaged!!!

The 29-year-old F1 driver and the 26-year-old professional golfer took to Instagram on Friday (January 16) to announce their exciting news.

“I guess we’re stuck with each other now ❤️😊,” Alex captioned an adorable selfie, which featured Lily‘s gorgeous engagement ring.

Alex and Lily have a cute story about how they met and fell in love!

Keep reading to find out more…

Alex previously told Golfweek, “The story goes … she watched Drive to Survive. I wasn’t in Drive to Survive at the time. She got into the sport at the same time that I was getting into golf. The first time I picked up a golf club was maybe the beginning of 2019. You could say our interests collided. We met through social media and I was just kind following how she was doing, and she was following how I was doing, and one thing led to another and we met up in LA. It was a week after I had a race in Texas. We played some golf together and that’s how it all got started.”

Check out the ranking of the richest F1 drivers.

See the engagement ring below!

Jesse Kortuem is coming out of the closet.

The defenseman/center hockey player spoke out in a candid Facebook post, revealing he is gay and crediting Heated Rivalry as inspiration for speaking out.

“I am a private person. Those who know me best know that I don’t share much if anything publicly on social media, but lately, something has sparked in me (ok – yes credit to #HeatedRivalry). I realized it is finally time to share a journey I have kept close to the vest for a long time,” he said on Facebook.

Keep reading to find out more…

“To any hockey player, the sounds of the rink and the feel of cold air are unmistakable. The slapshots, the pucks hitting the boards, the skates carving fresh ice, and the high-pitched clang of a puck hitting the post bring immense comfort. For a long time, however, the rink did not feel like a place where I could be all of me. I felt I had to hide parts of myself for far too long. Growing up as the youngest of four boys in the #StateOfHockey (Minnesota), sports and competition were not just what we did. They were who we were. As a young teenager, I carried a weight that did not seem to fit into that world, and I lived in a constant state of dichotomy. I loved the game, but I lived with a persistent fear. I wondered how I could be gay and still play such a tough and masculine sport,” he continued.

“The struggle to reconcile these two halves of my life reached a breaking point in 2017. I was ready to just remain a closeted player in straight leagues for good, or even worse, hang up the skates forever. I decided to give a gay hockey tournament one last shot by signing up last minute for the #SinCityClassic, a gay sports event held annually in Las Vegas with the hockey tournament sponsored by the #LABlades. I had been to a few gay tournaments before, but never really meshed with people. This tournament would prove to be a paradigm shift. I met a group of guys from across the US and Canada (Las Vegas Boyz) who were hockey players like me and were also gay. From that moment forward, my life has never been the same. It has been a long, vulnerable road to move past the closeted athlete persona (something I’m still working on today) and find actual peace through the friendships I have developed through hockey in Vancouver (Cutting Edges), Toronto (Misfits), and across the US.”

“This is my story. It is not everyone’s story, but for what it is worth, I thought I would share because I want to speak to the athletes out there who are still in the closet or struggling to find their way. I want you to know that there is hope and you’re not alone. There is a life and a deep happiness waiting for you on your path. You will get through this, and it is going to be okay,” Jesse went on to write.

Find out which stars recently came out as LGBTQ+.

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In hockey, there is nothing like hitting the ice after the Zamboni leaves behind a fresh, smooth sheet of ice. For many hockey players, the sound of skates carving on that fresh ice is just a normal part of warm-ups before a game or practice. But for me, it is the sound of a place where I felt I had to hide.

This is my story. It is not everyone’s story, but for what it is worth, I thought I would share because I want to speak to the athletes out there who are still in the closet or struggling to find their way. I want you to know that there is hope and you’re not alone. There is a life and a deep happiness waiting for you on your path. You will get through this, and it is going to be okay.

Wrestling is a massive industry, but only a few of the athletes have risen up the ranks to become some of the most beloved entertainers in the world.

Ranking the top pro wrestlers of all time is no easy task: many elite performers have left their mark on the sport with their skill and entertainment value, becoming huge stars outside of the ring as well, appearing in movies and TV and doing big endorsement deals.

We’ve rounded up the top 10 wrestlers with the highest votes on Ranker, based on over 1.5 million votes.

Click through to find out which 10 pro wrestlers are considered the best of all time…