Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker negotiating for new deal, Seahawks GM says

Kenneth Walker IIIjust helped lead theSeattle Seahawksto a Super Bowl win, but the 25-year-old already has an eye on next season.

Walker – who was namedSuper Bowl 60 MVPafter totaling 161 yards on 29 touches against the New England Patriots – is set to be a free agent in March.

Evidently, Walker is already campaigning to land a new deal with the Seahawks, as general manager John Schneider cracked during the team's victory parade.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Super Bowl VIII (Dolphins 24, Vikings 7): Miami Dolphins running back Larry Csonka (39) scores on a 5-yard touchdown run against the Minnesota Vikings during Super Bowl VIII at Rice Stadium. Super Bowl IX (Steelers 16, Vikings 6): Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Dwight White (78) and linebacker Jack Lambert (58) stop Minnesota Vikings running back Dave Osborn (41) during Super Bowl IX at Tulane Stadium. Super Bowl X (Steelers 21, Cowboys 17): Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris (32) run against the Dallas Cowboys during Super Bowl X at the Orange Bowl. Super Bowl XI (Raiders 32, Vikings 14): Oakland Raiders running back Clarence Davis (28) carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI at the Rose Bowl. Davis rushed for 137 yards in Oakland's win. Super Bowl XII (Cowboys 27, Broncos 10): Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed Super Bowl XIII (Steelers 35, Cowboys 31): Dallas Cowboys tight end Jackie Smith (81) reacts to dropping a potential touchdown pass in the end zone during Super Bowl XIII against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Super Bowl XIV (Steelers 31, Rams 19): Pittsburgh Steelers receiver John Stallworth (82) catches a 73-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at the Rose Bowl. Super Bowl XV (Raiders 27, Eagles 10): Oakland Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) looks to throw against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl XV at the Superdome. <p style=Super Bowl XVI (49ers 26, Bengals 21): San Francisco 49ers defensive back Ronnie Lott (42) celebrates a goal line stand against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl XVI at the Silverdome.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Super Bowl XVII (Washington 27, Dolphins 17): Washington running back John Riggins (44) breaks loose from Miami Dolphins defensive back Don McNeal (28) on a 43-yard touchdown run during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Super Bowl XVIII (Raiders 38, Washington 9): Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) carries the ball against Washington safety Mark Murphy (29) during Super Bowl XVIII at Tampa Stadium.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Super Bowl XIX (49ers 38, Dolphins 16): San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig carries the ball past Miami Dolphins linebacker Jay Brophy (53) in Super Bowl XIX at Stanford Stadium. Super Bowl XX (Bears 46, Patriots 10): Chicago Bears linebacker Otis Wilson (55) hits New England Patriots quarterback Tony Eason (11) during Super Bowl XX at the Superdome. Super Bowl XXI (Giants 39, Broncos 20): New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) carries the ball against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl. <p style=Super Bowl XXII (Washington 42, Broncos 10): Washington quarterback Doug Williams (17) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Super Bowl XXIII (49ers 20, Bengals 16): Over 11 plays, the San Francisco 49ers drove 92 yards to secure a narrow victory. Pictured above is wide receiver and game MVP Jerry Rice. <p style=Super Bowl XXIV (49ers 55, Broncos 10) : San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig (33) celebrates with teammates against the Denver Broncos at the Superdome. The 55 points scored by the 49ers remains a Super Bowl record.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Super Bowl XXV (Giants 20, Bills 19): New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo in Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium. <p style=Super Bowl XXVI (Washington 37, Bills 24): Washington cornerback Alvoid Mays (20) hits Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (12), causing him to fumble during Super Bowl XXVI at the Metrodome.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Super Bowl XXVII (Cowboys 52, Bills 17): Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin (88) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVII at the Rose Bowl. Super Bowl XXVIII (Cowboys 30, Bills 13): Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVIII at the Georgia Dome. Super Bowl XXIX (49ers 49, Chargers 26): San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters (32) carries the ball against San Diego Chargers safety Stanley Richard (24) during Super Bowl XXIX at Joe Robbie Stadium. Super Bowl XXX (Cowboys 27, Steelers 17): Dallas Cowboys cornerback Larry Brown (24) runs with the ball after an interception at Sun Devil Stadium. Brown had two interceptions and was named game MVP as the Cowboys won their third Super Bowl in four seasons. Super Bowl XXXI (Packers 35, Patriots 21): Green Bay Packers return specialist Desmond Howard eludes the grasp of the New England Patriots on his way to a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome. Super Bowl XXXII (Broncos 31, Packers 24): Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos in action during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Davis scored three TDs and was named MVP. Super Bowl XXXIII (Broncos 34, Falcons 19): Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) attempts to avoid Atlanta Falcons linebacker Cornelius Bennett at Dolphin Stadium. Super Bowl XXXIV (Rams 23, Titans 16): Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson tries to stretch across the goal line on the final play of the game. He is stopped by Rams linebacker Mike Jones. Super Bowl XXXV (Ravens 34, Giants 7): Baltimore Ravens defensive end Rob Bunett (90) celebrates after sacking New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins (5) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens registered four sacks and four interceptions in the dominant defensive performance. Super Bowl XXXVI (Patriots 20, Rams 17): New England Patriots players Rod Rutledge (83), Ken Walter (13) and Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrate Vinatieri's game-winning field goal against the St. Louis Rams to win Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome. Super Bowl XXXVII (Buccaneers 48, Raiders 21): Tampa Bay's Dwight Smith races into the end zone ahead of pursuing Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon on a 44-yard interception runback for a touchdown. Super Bowl XXXVIII (Patriots 32, Panthers 29): Game MVP Tom Brady throws a pass as he is pressured by Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) at Reliant Stadium. Super Bowl XXXIX (Patriots 24, Eagles 21): Wide receiver Deion Branch catches a pass in front of the Philadelphia Eagles' Sheldon Brown (24)during the second quarter at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Branch had 11 catches for 133 yards and was named the game's MVP. <p style=Super Bowl XL (Steelers 21, Seahawks 10): Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward jumps in the air and scores after catching a 43-yard touchdown pass from fellow wideout Antwaan Randle El.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Super Bowl XLI (Indianapolis Colts 29, Bears 17): Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders (21) intercepts a ball intended for Chicago Bears receiver Bernard Berrian (80) during the second half at Dolphins Stadium. Super Bowl XLII (Giants 17, Patriots 14): New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree hauls in a catch against his helmet to sustain the game-winning drive. Super Bowl XLIII (Steelers 27, Cardinals 23): Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes catches the winning touchdown pass in front of Arizona Cardinals safety Aaron Francisco late in the fourth quarter. Super Bowl XLIV (Saints 31, Colts 17): New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) celebrates as he returns an interception for a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks on from the ground during the fourth quarter at Sun Life Stadium. Super Bowl XLV (Packers 31, Steelers 25): Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) fumbles after being hit by Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) during the second half of Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium. Super Bowl XLVI (Giants 21, Patriots 17): New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) makes a catch along the sideline in front of New England Patriots free safety Sterling Moore (29) and free safety Patrick Chung (25) during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Super Bowl XLVII (Ravens 34, 49ers 31): Baltimore Ravens return specialist Jacoby Jones (12) returns a kickoff for a Super Bowl record 108 yards against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Super Bowl XLVIII (Seahawks 43, Broncos 8): Seattle Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Super Bowl XLIX (Patriots 28, Seahawks 24): Patriots CB Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seahawks WR Ricardo Lockette at the goal line to secure New England's fourth title in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter. Super Bowl 50 (Broncos 24, Panthers 10): Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) forces a fumble as he hits Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. <p style=Super Bowl 51 (Patriots 34, Falcons 28 - OT): New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman hauls in a catch off a deflected pass that would help New England mount the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. The game also featured the first ever overtime in a Super Bowl.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Super Bowl 52 (Eagles 41, Patriots 33): Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) catches a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. <p style=Super Bowl 53 (Patriots 13, Rams 3): Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore makes a pivotal interception in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With the win, the Patriots tied the Steelers for most Super Bowl victories (six).

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Super Bowl 55 (Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9): Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski spikes the football after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Super Bowl 56 (Rams 23, Bengals 20): Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches the game-winning touchdown pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple defends at SoFi Stadium.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Super Bowl 57 (Chiefs 38, Eagles 35): The Chiefs' Kadarius Toney (19) is tackled by the Philadelphia Eagles' Nakobe Dean (17) and Arryn Siposs (8) after a Super Bowl-record 65-yard punt return at State Farm Stadium.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Super Bowl 58 (Chiefs 25, 49ers 22, OT): Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) celebrates with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after the game-winning touchdown in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Super Bowl 59 (Eagles 40, Chiefs 22): Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) makes a touchdown catch against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025.

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"He tried negotiating with me five minutes ago," Schneider said during his speech. "It was really weird."

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2026 NFL combine primer: Schedule, how to watch, 40-yard dash and more

The 2026 NFL Draft is the marquee event of the offseason, and the first big step in the evaluation process is right around the corner.

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The 2026 NFL scouting combine will take place Feb. 22-March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The first day (player arrivals) and last day (OL bench press) don't involve much, so we'll stick to the big stuff in between.

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2026 NFL combine participants

Here is thefull list of participants. The big names include Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, Miami edge Rueben Bain Jr., Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and more.

How to watch 2026 NFL combine

Combine coverage, including all on-field workouts and 40-yard dashes, will be broadcast on NFL Network. You can also stream on theNFL+ app.

2026 NFL combine schedule of events

Monday, Feb. 23

  • Coach and general manager media availabilities

  • Player arrivals

Tuesday, Feb. 24

  • Coach and general manager media availabilities

Wednesday, Feb. 25

  • Coach and general manager media availabilities

  • Defensive line, linebacker and kicker media interviews

Thursday, Feb. 26

  • DL, LB and K measurements and on-field workouts, including 40-yard dashes

  • Defensive back and tight end media interviews

Friday, Feb. 27

  • DB and TE measurements and on-field workouts, including 40-yard dashes

  • DL, LB and K bench presses

  • Quarterback, running back and wide receiver media interviews

Saturday, Feb. 28

  • QB, RB and WR measurements and on-field workouts, including 40-yard dashes

  • DB and TE bench presses

  • OL media interviews

Sunday, March 1

  • OL measurements and on-field workouts, including 40-yard dashes

  • QB, RB and WR bench presses

2026 NFL combine primer: Schedule, how to watch, 40-yard dash and more

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Lionel Messi has a strained left hamstring, could affect availability for Inter Miami's opener

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has a strained left hamstring, an injury that could call into some doubt his availability for the reigning MLS Cup champions' regular-season opener at LAFC on Feb. 21.

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The team announced the injury on Wednesday.

Messi, MLS' back-to-back reigning MVP, scored a goal in a preseason game in Ecuador last weekend but was subbed out about 12 minutes into the second half — presumably because of the hamstring issue.

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"His gradual return to training will depend on his clinical and functional progress in the coming days," Inter Miami said in a statement.

The injury also means that what was supposed to be Inter Miami's preseason finale will now be played about a week after its MLS opener. Inter Miami will face Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle at Bayamon, Puerto Rico on Feb. 26, with an open practice scheduled as part of that trip as well.

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Lionel Messi has a strained left hamstring, could affect availability for Inter Miami's opener

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has a strained left hamstring, an injury that could call into...
Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial

NEW YORK (AP) — ActorBlake Livelyand directorJustin Baldonicame to a New York courthouse on Wednesday to see if her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment on the set of the 2024 romantic drama"It Ends With Us"could be settled before a May trial.

The talks between lawyers went on over a six-hour period before Lively and Baldoni left the Manhattan federal courthouse separately and went straight to their waiting cars without saying anything. Lively looked stern as she walked out while Baldoni was smiling. Their lawyers did not immediately comment.

Mandatory settlement talks are generally required before a civil case proceeds to trial. They are not held in public.

Their acrimonious yearlong litigation has cast a wide net across the entertainment world, drawing into the headlines other actors, musicians and celebrities and raising questions about the power, influence and gender dynamics in Hollywood.

Lively sued Baldoniand his hired crisis communications expert alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation after she complained about his treatment of her on the movie set.

Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios production companycountersuedLively and her husband, "Deadpool" actor Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of defamation and extortion. Judge Lewis J.Liman dismissed that suitlast June.

The trial, scheduled for May 18, was expected to be star-studded. Lively's legal team had indicated in court papers that people likely to have information about the case included singerTaylor Swift, model Gigi Hadid, actors Emily Blunt, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera and Hugh Jackman, influencer Candace Owens, media personality Perez Hilton and designer Ashley Avignone.

Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial

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Celebrity Deaths 2026: Paying Tribute to the Stars Who Died This Year

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In 2026, we said goodbye to many memorable talents and leaders, from actors and musicians to activists and more.

On Jan. 30, comedy greatCatherine O'Hara, known for her roles inHome Alone,BeetlejuiceandSchitt's Creek, died at age 71 after suffering a pulmonary embolism.

In the morning of Feb. 11,Dawson's Creekleading manJames Van Der Beekdied at age 48, 14 months after announcing his colorectal cancer diagnosis.

Ahead, remember all the stars we lost this year.

James Van Der Beek

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Michael Buckner/Deadline/Penske Media via Getty

Dawson's Creekstar James Van Der Beekdied at age 48on Feb. 11, his wifeKimberlyannounced onInstagram. The actor previously disclosed his colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024.

"He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," wrote Kimberly. "There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend."

Brad Arnold

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KMazur/WireImage

Brad Arnold, the lead singer of rock band 3 Doors Down, died at age 47 on Feb. 7 after announcing he had stage 4 kidney cancer in May 2025.

"With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones," wrote the band in a statement announcing his death.

"Brad's songwriting became a cultural touchstone for a generation, producing some of the most enduring hits of the 2000s, including the band's breakout hit, 'Kryptonite,' which he wrote in his math class when he was just 15 years old," 3 Doors Down continued. "His music reverberated far beyond the stage, creating moments of connection, joy, faith, and shared experiences that will live on long after the stages he performed on."

Terrance Gore

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Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty

Renowned MLB player Terrance Goredied at age 34. PerUSA TodayandSports Illustrated, his wife Britney Helms posted on social media that Gore died from complications following a routine surgical procedure.

Catherine O'Hara

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Emma McIntyre/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Catherine O'Haradied at age 71on Jan. 30. Hercause of deathwas later confirmed to be a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause.

After news of her death broke, tributes from decades of costars poured in to honor the comedy legend.

Macaulay Culkin, who played her on-screen son inHome Alone, shared an emotionalpostthat read, "Mama. I thought we had more time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I'll see you later."

Demond Wilson

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Bobby Bank/WireImage

Sanford and Sonstar Demond Wilsondied at his home in Palm Springs, Calif., on Jan. 30following complications related to cancer. His son Demond Wilson Jr. confirmed the news toTMZ. The sitcom actor was 79.

"Personally, I had the privilege of working with Demond for 15 years, and his loss is profoundly felt. He was an unbelievable man, and his impact will never be forgotten," said Wilson's publicist Mark Goldman in a statement to PEOPLE.

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Shirley Raines

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Tiffany Rose/Getty

Shirley Raines, best known as Ms. Shirley on social media,died on Jan. 27 in Las Vegas. The activist, whose non-profit Beauty 2 The Streetz helped distribute food, hygiene products and other resources to people living in Skid Row, was 58.

"This loss is devastating to the entire Beauty 2 The Streetz team, the communities we serve, and the countless individuals whose lives were forever changed by Ms. Shirley's love, generosity, and selfless service," read astatementfrom the organization.

Guy Hovis

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Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Guy Hovis, a singer who performed frequently onThe Lawrence Welk Show,died at age 84 on Jan. 22. His ex-wife Ralna English shared the news of his death onFacebook, writing that Hovis spent his last few weeks in the hospital.

The Lennon Sisters, who also performed on the show with Hovis, wrote in atributeto the singer that he was "an amazing talented singer with a voice that was beyond perfection. A very kind true loyal friend... And handsome on top of all that."

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.

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Kevork Djansezian/Getty

Will & Graceactor Charles C. Stevenson Jr.died of natural causesin Camarillo, Calif., on Jan. 19. He was 95.

"In his own words, his job was 'marrying or burying people,' " his son Scott toldVarietyin a Feb. 5 statement, noting that his dad would also play priests and pastors.

He added, "As he told it, the panic-stricken director would invariably come to him to beg him to find a way to fill in unscripted space between 'We are gathered here together' (where he'd probably get his close-up) and the 'amen' at the end of the scene (where he usually wouldn't). Stevenson admitted that he got pretty good at that."

John Forté

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Grammy-nominated artist and Fugees collaborator John Fortédied on Jan. 12at his home in Chilmark, Mass. He was 50.

"John was more than just a collaborator. He was family," Fugees member Pras said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. "We came up together in an era when hip-hop was about pushing boundaries, telling real stories, and creating something that mattered. His talent as a writer, producer, and artist was undeniable."

Pras continued, "Anyone who heard his work knew they were in the presence of someone special. I'm glad I got to share the star with him one last time. The hip-hop community has lost a real one. I've lost a brother."

Bob Weir

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Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weirdied at age 78, his team announced on his officialInstagramJan. 10. The post said Weir "transitioned peacefully" after "beating cancer," explaining that Weir "succumbed to underlying lung issues."

"Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music. His work did more than fill rooms with music; it was warm sunlight that filled the soul, building a community, a language, and a feeling of family that generations of fans carry with them," continued the statement.

Jim Hartung

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David Madison/Getty

FormerOlympicgold medalist and gymnast Jim Hartungdied at age 65on Jan. 10, the University of Nebraska Athletic Department announced. The statement called Hartung, a coach at the school, a "true Husker legend" whose "impact on the sport of gymnastics will carry on for decades to come."

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Dispute over Cardi B's Super Bowl cameo roils prediction markets

Cardi B's appearance during Bad Bunny'sSuper Bowl halftime showhas stirred debate among prediction market users, raising questions about whether she actually "performed."

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Prediction markets users placed divergent bets on whether the rapper would perform at the halftime show, which the NFL says drew approximately 128 million viewers.

When Cardi B took the stage on Sunday, the Grammy winner danced alongside celebrities including Karol G, Young Miko, Jessica Alba and Pedro Pascal on a pink porch set. But it was unclear if the artist was singing, creating a murky situation for the nation's most prominent prediction markets.

Polymarket is scheduled to issue a final decision on Wednesday, while Kalshi is facing a backlash after choosing not to declare a winner, citing ambiguity in whether Cardi B sang during her halftime appearance.

Kalshi instead settled the market at the last traded price before it was paused — paying 74 cents per contract to "No" holders and 26 cents to "Yes" holders — effectively issuing partial payouts.

That decision prompted one Kalshi user to file a complaint with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the independent U.S. agency that regulates prediction markets.

Millions wagered on the halftime show

Prediction markets allow users to wager on the outcome of future events, typically by responding to "yes" or "no" questions — called event contracts — and putting down a buy-in amount.

Leading up to the Super Bowl,KalshiandPolymarkethosted event contracts revolving around whether Cardi B, among other artists, would perform, which racked up $47.3 million and $10 million in trade volume, respectively.

Pedro Pascal, Karol G and Cardi B perform during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. / Credit: Kevin Mazur

Some Polymarket users hashed out the debate in the comments section of the event contract, with some claiming they were scammed.

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"There's no way that you would count a cameo as a performance," one person wrote. Another argued that a "performance" does not exclusively mean singing.

Polymarket did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In response, one user filed a complaint with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), first reported bythe Event Horizon newsletterand posted byFront Office Sports. The user, who purchased a "yes" contract, claims that as a result of Kalshi's decision to settle the market price at the mid-trading value, they received $1,300 instead of $5,000. The user is seeking $3,700 in compensation.

CFTC declined to comment.

"The rules were clear. Under the full rules, singing and dancing counted as a performance, but just dancing in the background did not," a Kalshi spokesperson said in an email to CBS News. "In the as-broadcast performance, Cardi B was dancing and mouthing words to the song, but it was unclear if she was 'singing'."

On the day of the Super Bowl, Kalshi reported a daily record high of more than $1 billion in trading across its site, up 2,700% from last year.

Wagering on sports events has faced some pushback from states including Connecticut, which isarguingthat platforms offering "sports events contracts" are illegal.

Some regulators, however, appear to be shifting their stances. In late January, CFTC Chair Michael Seligdirectedthe agency to withdraw a2024 rule proposalthat sought to prohibit political and sports-related contracts. Selig said the advisory "contributed to uncertainty in our markets."

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Suspect in Canada school shooting is identified as 18-year-old who had prior mental health calls

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Police on Wednesday identified the suspect in a school shooting in Canada as an 18-year-old who had prior mental health calls to her home and who was found dead following the attack that killed eight people in a remote part of British Columbia.

Associated Press Police began putting tape out near the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and surrounding buildings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.(Jesse Boily /The Canadian Press via AP) Tumbler RIdge Secondary School is shown in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Jesse Boily/The Canadian Press via AP) This grab from video shows students exiting the Tumbler Ridge school after deadly shootings, in British Columbia, Canada, Tuesday Feb. 10, 2026. (Jordon Kosik via AP) Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to reporters ahead of a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Spencer Colby /The Canadian Press via AP) A map showing the location of the Tumbler Ridge school shooting. (AP Digital Embed)

Canada Shooting

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald said Jesse Van Rootselaar had a history of mental health contact with police, and that the suspect's mother and stepbrother were found dead in a home near the school.

The motive remained unclear.

Police initially said nine people were killed Tuesday in the attack, but McDonald clarified Wednesday that there were eight fatalities, plus the suspect, who authorities said shot herself. McDonald said the discrepancy arose from a victim who was airlifted to a medical center. Authorities mistakenly thought that person had died.

More than 25 people were wounded Tuesday in the attack in the small mountain community of Tumbler Ridge, police said.

Town is near border with Alberta

The town of 2,700 people in the Canadian Rockies is more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) northeast of Vancouver, near the provincial border withAlberta.

Police said the victims included a 39-year-old teacher and five students, ages 12 to 13.

McDonald said the suspect's mother, who was also 39, and an 11-year-old stepbrother, were found at the suspect's home.

The killings at the home occurred first, he said. A young family member at the home went to a neighbor, who called police.

At the school, one victim was found in a stairwell and the rest, McDonald believed, were found in the library. The suspect was not related to any of the victims at the school, he said.

"There is no information at this point that anyone was specifically targeted," McDonald said.

Police recovered a long gun and a modified handgun. McDonald said officers arrived at the school two minutes after the initial call. When they arrived, shots were fired in their direction.

"Parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers in Tumbler Ridge will wake up without someone they love. The nation mourns with you, and Canada stands by you," an emotional Prime Minister Mark Carney said as he arrived in Parliament.

Deadliest rampage since 2020

The attack was Canada's deadliest rampage since 2020, when a gunman inNova Scotia killed 13 peopleand set fires that left another nine dead.

Carney said flags at government buildings will be flown at half-staff for seven days and added: "We will get through this."

Shelley Quist said her neighbor across the street lost her 12-year-old. "We heard his mom. She was in the street crying. She wanted her son's body," Quist said.

Quist said her 17-year-old son, Darian, was on lockdown in the school for more than two hours. The provincial government website lists Tumbler Ridge Secondary School as having 175 students in grades 7 to 12.

"The grade sevens and eights, I think, were upstairs in the library, and that's where the shooter went," she said. Her son was in the library just 15 minutes prior to the attack.

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Quist was working at the hospital down the street when the shooting started.

"I was about to go run down to the school, but my coworker held me back. And then I was able to get Darian on the phone to know he was OK," she said.

Darian Quist said he knew the attack was real when the principal came down the halls and ordered doors to be closed. He said fellow students texted him pictures of blood while he remained locked down in a classroom.

"We used the desk to block the doors," he said.

School shootings are rare in Canada, which hasstrict gun-control laws. The government has responded to previous mass shootings with gun-control measures, including arecently broadenedban on all guns it considers assault weapons.

A video showed students walking out with their hands raised as police vehicles surrounded the building and a helicopter circled overhead.

Village is a 'big family'

Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka said it was "devastating" to learn how many had died in the community, which he called a "big family."

"I broke down," Krakowka said. "I have lived here for 18 years. I probably know every one of the victims."

The Rev. George Rowe of the Tumbler Ridge Fellowship Baptist Church went to the recreation center where victims' families were awaiting more information.

"It was not a pretty sight. Families are still waiting to hear if it's their child that's deceased and because of protocol and procedure, the investigating team is very careful in releasing names," Rowe said Tuesday.

Rowe once taught at the high school, and his three children graduated from there.

"To walk through the corridors of that school will never be the same again," he said.

The school district said the high school and elementary school will be closed for the rest of the week.

Carney's office said he called off a planned trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Munich, Germany. He had been set to announce a long-awaited defense industrial strategy Wednesday in Halifax before heading to Europe for the Munich Security Conference.

British Columbia Premier David Eby on Tuesday said he had spoken to the prime minister about the "unimaginable tragedy."

"I know it's causing us all to hug our kids a little bit tighter tonight," he said. "I'm asking the people of British Columbia to look after the people of Tumbler Ridge tonight."

Gillies reported from Toronto.

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