Rising Stars
NBA reveals rosters for 2026 Rising Stars Game after draft
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The NBA has unveiled the teams for the 2026 Rising Stars Game following a live draft by Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady. The event features 21 rookies and sophomores divided into three squads, plus a G League team, set to compete in a mini-tournament on February 13 in Inglewood, California. Cooper Flagg was the top pick for Team Carmelo.
The 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships begin this weekend in Narvik, Norway, showcasing the next generation of alpine skiers. The nine-day event from March 7 to 15 features disciplines including downhill, super-G, slalom, giant slalom, team combined, and team parallel. Narvik hosts the 45th edition, marking its second time staging the competition.
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Eighteen-year-old American Iva Jovic has risen rapidly from outside the top 100 to No. 16 in the WTA rankings over eight months. Making her seeded debut at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, she defeated Kamilla Rakhimova in the first round. Jovic reflects on her quick ascent and the adjustments required as a new top player.