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Latest Sports News Roundup: February 22, 2026
NBA Action Heats Up Across the League
Saturday, February 21, 2026 Results:
- Orlando Magic vs. Phoenix Suns: The Suns edged out the Magic in a close contest, winning 113-110
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Orleans Pelicans: At halftime, the 76ers led 54-48
- Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game in progress
- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Miami Heat: Game in progress
- Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls: Game in progress
- Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks: Game in progress
Sunday, February 22, 2026 Schedule:
The NBA delivers a packed Sunday lineup with 11 games scheduled throughout the day:- 10:00 AM PST: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- 12:30 PM PST: Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks
- 12:30 PM PST: Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors
- 12:30 PM PST: Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- 2:00 PM PST: Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers
- 3:00 PM PST: Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards
- 3:30 PM PST: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers (marquee matchup)
- 4:00 PM PST: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- 5:00 PM PST: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns
- 5:00 PM PST: New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls
- 6:00 PM PST: Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Sports Media Landscape Shifts
Main Street Sports Group Emerges from Bankruptcy
The former Diamond Sports Group successfully emerged from bankruptcy on January 2, 2025, rebranding as Main Street Sports Group. During its restructuring, the company terminated broadcasting agreements with several professional sports teams across MLB, NHL, and NBA:MLB Teams Affected:
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- Cincinnati Reds
- Cleveland Guardians
- Minnesota Twins
- San Diego Padres
- Texas Rangers
NHL Teams Affected:
- Anaheim Ducks
- Arizona Coyotes
- Dallas Stars
- Florida Panthers
NBA Teams Affected:
- Dallas Mavericks
- Phoenix Suns
- New Orleans Pelicans
Notably, the Texas Rangers secured a multi-year streaming deal with Victory+ for the 2025 MLB season, launching the Rangers Sports Network with local affiliates.
ESPN Bet Transitions to DraftKings Partnership
ESPN launched its sportsbook app, "ESPN Bet," on November 14, 2023, in partnership with Penn Entertainment, operating in 17 states. However, on November 6, 2025, ESPN announced an early termination of this agreement, awarding a new contract to DraftKings that commenced on December 1, 2025.Sports Apparel Market Update
Nike, Inc. (NKE)
- Current Price: $65.40
- Change: -$0.19 (-0.29%)
- Intraday High: $68.44
- Intraday Low: $63.34
- Volume: 33,436,805 shares
Under Armour Inc (UA)
- Current Price: $7.88
- Change: +$0.40 (+5.34%)
- Intraday High: $7.90
- Intraday Low: $7.34
- Volume: 4,365,519 shares
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS)
- Current Price: $206.23
- Change: +$3.57 (+1.76%)
- Intraday High: $209.79
- Intraday Low: $200.28
- Volume: 1,084,193 shares
Note: Stock market data is subject to change and should be verified with up-to-date sources.
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