Top Trending Sports News: Wednesday, February 17th Edition

By Jeanette Morelan on February 17, 2016

From Ronda Rousey’s stunning confession to an investigation relating to Peyton Manning, here’s all the important sports news from around the web today.

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Brock Lesnar and Holly Holm React to Ronda Rousey's Comments on Suicide

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Following Ronda Rousey's confession on The Ellen Degeneres Show that she contemplated suicide after losing to Holly Holm, Brock Lesnar and her former competitor offer up comments.

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Even PGA Tour pros pay homage to "Happy Gilmore"

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Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of "Happy Gilmore," and pro golfers everywhere took a moment to honor the golfing classic.

ESPN

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Wayne Rooney Absent from Manchester United Squad for Midtjylland Trip

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You won't be seeing Manchester's captain in tomorrow's game against FC Midtjylland, but why?

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Lakers Reportedly Oppose Ads on Jerseys: Latest Details and Reactions

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Don't expect to see ads on those iconic purple and gold jerseys—although many teams are making the switch, the Lakers aren't the biggest fans.

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Roberto Carlos Discusses Lionel Messi Penalty

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Real Madrid's legend discusses the penalty against FC Barcelona's star player.

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Manny Pacquiao Apologizes For Gay Slur

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The famed Philippine boxer apologized via Facebook after making derogatory comments towards homosexuals.

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Rodgers Gives Holy Thanks for Hail Mary Completions

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Now that the season's over, the Packers quarterback took to Twitter to offer up some divine thanks for those unbelievable throws.

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Dad Says Odell Beckham Jr. "Auditioning" to Date His Teenage Disney Daughter

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Even the pros have to play by the (dating) rules. Apparently, Zendaya's dad is very protective of the pop princess.

FOX Sports

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Michael Jordan's Impressive Retirement Gift to Kobe Bryant

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Michael Jordan had one heck of a retirement gift for the Los Angeles Lakers star: an entire set of the famed Air Jordan line.

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Report: Manning Alleged Assault Cited in UT Suit

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The University of Tennessee has come into hot water over its failure to meet Title IX standards—and this year's Superbowl quarterback has been called into question.

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