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📅February 26, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Today's sports highlights feature packed TV schedules with NBA, NHL, soccer, MLB spring training, and trade buzz ahead of NHL deadline amid playoff pushes.
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Extensive Sports TV Schedule for Thursday, Feb. 26

A full day of sports broadcasting includes MLB Spring Training with Atlanta vs. N.Y. Yankees at 1 p.m. and Cleveland vs. Seattle at 3 p.m. on MLBN. NBA action features Houston at Orlando at 7:30 p.m. and Minnesota at L.A. Clippers at 10 p.m. on PRIME VIDEO, while NHL has Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers at 8 p.m. on ESPN.Source 1

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NHL Trade Buzz Intensifies Before Deadline

Florida Panthers GM calls this a 'very important week' as they trail Boston by eight points for playoffs, monitoring scenarios closely. Winnipeg's Jonathan Toews commits to Jets despite slim playoff hopes, with 19 points in 56 games after COVID hiatus. Calgary's Blake Coleman, activated from IR, aware of trade possibility with Flames 11 points out.Source 5

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UEFA Europa League Playoff Matches Live Today

Celtic faces VfB Stuttgart in Leg 2 at 12:40 p.m. on CBSSN, followed by Fenerbahçe at Nottingham Forest at 2:55 p.m. Also, CONCACAF Champions Cup has Defence Force F.C. at Philadelphia Union at 7 p.m. on FS1.Source 1

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New York Rangers Host Philadelphia Flyers Tonight

Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers airs at 8 p.m. on ESPN, part of a busy NHL slate including Edmonton at Los Angeles at 10:30 p.m. This follows recent MSG events and precedes more Rangers games.Source 1Source 2

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Cal Bears Compete in ACC Indoor Track Championships

Twenty-five men and 16 women from California head to Boston for the ACC Indoor Championships starting today at 8 a.m. PT, streamed on ACCNX. Pole vaulter Sam Novak, nation's top rookie, ranks third in conference.Source 4

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Saskatchewan Huskies in Canada West Quarterfinals

Huskies (No. 6 seed) face Trinity Western Spartans in volleyball semifinals Feb. 26-28 in Langley, after sweeping Alberta. Men's and women's basketball also in playoffs this weekend.Source 3

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NFL Scouting Combine: Defensive Linemen and Linebackers

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine continues today at 3 p.m. on NFLN in Indianapolis, focusing on defensive prospects.Source 1

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ATP Tennis Quarterfinals in Dubai and Acapulco

Dubai-ATP Quarterfinals start at 5 a.m. on TENNIS CHANNEL, continuing at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. with Acapulco, Austin-WTA, and others.Source 1

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LPGA and DP World Tour Golf Rounds Underway

LPGA HSBC Women’s World Championship second round at 9:30 p.m. from Singapore on Golf Channel. DP World Tour Investec South African Open second round at 5:30 a.m. Friday from Stellenbosch.Source 1

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York Lions Wrestling Heads to U SPORTS Championships

York University Lions wrestling team travels to Thunder Bay for the 2026 U SPORTS Championships this week. They join other programs like Saskatchewan Huskies aiming for national titles.Source 14Source 3

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Climate Shocks Threaten $2.3 Trillion Sports Economy

A study warns extreme weather endangers revenue growth in the global sports industry, primarily driven by tourism. Impacts could hit events worldwide, including upcoming Olympics.Source 9

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Touchdown Kelowna 2026 Tickets on Sale Today

Kelowna, BC, hosts historic CFL regular season games: BC Lions vs. Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks June 27-July 4. Tickets available starting Feb. 26 as part of a 10-day festival.Source 8