Carlos Alcaraz wraps up Qatar Open title in just 50 minutes to maintain unbeaten start to 2026

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz raced to a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Arthur Fils to win the final of the Qatar Open in just 50 minutes on Saturday.

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The 22-year-old Spanish star extended his winning streak to 12 matches in 2026, 20 days after he became the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open — that's winning all four of the tennis majors.

"It's been a really strong start to the year," Alcaraz said.

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Winning the title in Doha brought his tally to 26 tour-level titles.

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byJastin Mags

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February 21, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz wraps up Qatar Open title in just 50 minutes to maintain unbeaten start to 2026

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz raced to a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Arthur Fils to win the final of the Qatar Open in jus...

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No. 14 Virginia edges Miami, extends win streak to 8

Chance Mallory made three free throws with 3.6 seconds left and No. 14 Virginia extended its winning streak to eight with an 86-83 win against Miami in Atlantic Coast Conference action Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.

Reserve Jacari White led six players in double figures with 17 points for the Cavaliers (24-3, 12-2 ACC), who improved to 13-1 at home and beat the Hurricanes for the ninth time in their last 10 meetings.

Virginia shot 58% from the field and 50% (12 of 24) from 3-point range in a tightly contested game that featured 14 ties and 12 lead changes. The Cavaliers, who trailed by 11 in the first half, held on to second place in the league behind No. 3 Duke (13-1 in conference play).

Sam Lewis had 15 points, De Ridder scored 14, Mallory and Johann Grunloh each tallied 12 and Malik Thomas had 10 points for Virginia. Mallory added six assists and six rebounds and Grunloh blocked five shots.

The Hurricanes (21-6, 10-4) had their four-game winning streak snapped and fell to 1-4 against Top 25 teams. Tre Donaldson and Shelton Henderson each scored 18 points, while Malik Reneau added 16 and Tru Washington had 15 off the bench.

Virginia started the second half with a 12-3 run, seizing a 51-47 lead on Mallory's long 3-pointer.

An 11-2 run capped by Mallory's transition layup gave the Cavaliers a 68-61 cushion with 8:54 remaining.

Miami stormed back with a 12-2 run, pulling ahead 73-70 on Reneau's dunk with 5:06 to play.

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The lead ping-ponged back and forth until White's fifth 3-pointer put Virginia up 83-79 with 1:16 to play.

After the Hurricanes cut it to 83-81 on Ernest Udeh Jr.'s putback with 51 seconds left, De Ridder missed a 3.

Reneau's reverse layup with seven seconds left tied it at 83-83 before Miami fouled Mallory on a 3-point try.

The Hurricanes never got a shot off after that as De Ridder's steal ended the game.

The Hurricanes built a 24-13 lead midway through the first half following a 17-2 run.

The Cavaliers rallied, surging ahead 31-30 on consecutive 3-pointers by White and Grunloh.

Miami scored the last eight points of the half to take a 44-39 lead at intermission.

--Field Level Media

byJastin Mags

in

February 21, 2026

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Cowboys reportedly re-sign RB Javonte Williams to 3-year deal worth $24M

The Dallas Cowboys reportedly agreed to terms with running back Javonte Williams on a 3-year, $24 million deal, according to theteam. Williams will reportedly have $16 million in guaranteed money. His $8 million annual salary ties him with D'Andre Swift as the 16th-highest-paid running back in the NFL.

The Cowboys signed Williams to a 1-year, $3 million contract last offseason. Williams is the first running back the Cowboys have extended since re-signing Ezekiel Elliott in 2019.

Williams broke out in his first season with the Cowboys, quickly outperforming his contract. He came into the season healthy, rushing for a career-high 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns. The 25-year-old running back also provided a spark to the Cowboys' overall rushing offense. The Cowboys were ninth in rushing yards last season after finishing 27th in 2024.

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He also added 35 catches for 137 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. He played in 16 games last season after missing Week 18 with shoulder and neck injuries. Despite suffering injuries late in the year, he still performed well.

Williams spent his first four seasons with the Denver Broncos after being drafted in the second round out of the University of North Carolina in 2021. His role decreased in his last two years with the Broncos. Williams was part of a running back committee under Broncos head coach Sean Payton and was still trying to return to form after suffering an ACL, LCL and posterolateral corner injury in his right knee in 2022.

The Cowboys will now turn their attention to deciding on free-agentwide receiver George Pickens, while the free-agent running back class takes a hit after the loss of Williams.

byJastin Mags

in

February 21, 2026

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