Sports Roundup: Women’s Hockey Gold, NFL Free Agency, Champions League & More

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, offers a full slate of sporting events, from Winter Olympic competitions to major league action. Here’s a look at the day’s top headlines.

U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Advances to Gold Medal Game

The U.S. Women’s Hockey team continued its dominant run in the Winter Olympics, securing a spot in the gold medal game with a commanding 5-0 victory over Sweden in the semifinals. CBS Sports reports the Americans have outscored opponents 31-1 and recorded five consecutive shutouts throughout the tournament. They will face Canada on Thursday for the gold medal, after Canada defeated Switzerland 2-1 in the other semifinal.

NFL Free Agency & Team Restructuring

The Miami Dolphins are undergoing significant changes as they look to rebuild into contenders. According to CBS Sports, the team is parting ways with star wide receiver Tyreek Hill and is expected to move on from pass rusher Bradley Chubb. These moves signal a shift in strategy for the Dolphins as they navigate a competitive division that includes the Fresh England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills.

NFL Mock Draft Season

The NFL draft season is in full swing. Current projections, as reported by CBS Sports, anticipate the Raiders will select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. Interestingly, the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers are not currently projected to select quarterbacks in the first round.

MLB Offense Rankings

With spring training underway, analysts are evaluating the top offenses in Major League Baseball. CBS Sports highlights expected improvements in Baltimore and the potent bats of the Los Angeles Dodgers as key factors in the upcoming season.

College Basketball Rankings Update

Michigan has climbed to the No. 1 spot in the Top 25 And 1, AP Top 25, and Coaches Poll following losses by previously undefeated Arizona. Iowa State upset Houston 70-67 on Monday night. On the women’s side, UConn remains at No. 1 with a perfect 27-0 record.

Winter Olympics: Women’s Figure Skating Competition Begins

The women’s singles figure skating competition kicked off Tuesday at the Milan Cortina Games. All eyes are on American skaters Amber Glenn, Isabeau Levito, and Alyssa Liu, as they aim to turn into the first American woman to medal in the event since 2006. CBS Sports highlights Liu’s compelling story, having returned to competition after a brief retirement in 2022, and her unexpected gold medal win at the 2025 World Championships.

UEFA Champions League Playoff Round

The UEFA Champions League playoff round began Tuesday, with 16 teams battling for the remaining spots in the Round of 16. Matches were featured on Paramount+, including Galatasaray vs. Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain vs. AS Monaco, Real Madrid vs. Benfica, and Atalanta vs. Borussia Dortmund. Key questions surrounding PSG’s potential for success in the tournament are being discussed, as noted by CBS Sports.

What to Watch Tuesday

• Tennis: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Round 2 – Elena Rybakina vs. Kimberly Birrell (10 a.m. On Tennis Channel)
• Tennis: Qatar ExxonMobil Open Round 1 – Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech (11:30 a.m. On Tennis Channel)
• Soccer: UEFA Champions League – Juventus at Galatasaray (12:45 p.m. On Paramount+)
• Soccer: UEFA Champions League – Paris Saint-Germain at AS Monaco (3 p.m. On Paramount+)
• Soccer: UEFA Champions League – Real Madrid at Benfica (3 p.m. On Paramount+)
• Soccer: UEFA Champions League – Atalanta at Borussia Dortmund (3 p.m. On Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network)
• Basketball: Michigan at Purdue (6:30 p.m. On Peacock)
• Basketball: Tennessee at Ole Miss (7 p.m. On ESPNU)
• Basketball: Nebraska at Iowa (9 p.m. On Large Ten Network)