Today’s Top Sports News | February 24 Edition
By Megan T. Brown on February 24, 2016Rumors on (and off) the field, a fighter’s surprise return to the ring, bittersweet farewells, major team rebranding and more—here’s what’s being talked about today in the world of sports.
Poll: Tim Tebow voted America's 5th favorite NFL QB, tops Russell Wilson
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Tim Tebow's popularity among Americans hasn't taken a hit due to his absence from the NFL.
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Nate Diaz gets the call, faces Conor McGregor in new UFC 196 main event
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Diaz will replace Rafael dos Anjos in the Las Vegas event.
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Messi nets Barca two big away goals vs. Arsenal in Champions League
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Messi scored twice in a span of 12 minutes against goalkeeper Petr Chech.
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Shane vs. Undertaker Will Be Turning Point in History of WWE
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What will the WrestleMania 32 match mean for the future of WWE?
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Stewart-Haas Racing to switch from Chevrolet to Ford in 2017
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The switch comes as a surprise to longtime fans, as Stewart-Haas Racing has been with Chevrolet since SHR was founded in 2009.
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David Ortiz wants a standing ovation at Yankee Stadium before he retires
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After 20 years in the big leagues, Ortiz says he doesn't want a farewell tour—just a little Yankee appreciation.
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Shaq says he 'will definitely be there' for Kobe's last game
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Has the once-rocky relationship between the two Hall of Famers smoothed itself out?
Fox Sports
Chelsea Transfer News: Arturo Vidal, Radja Nainggolan, Antonio Conte Rumours
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Rumors are swirling surrounding potential Chelsea transfers. Who is out of reach?
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OBJ Reality Better Than Virtual Reality
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Some lucky testers got the chance to "throw" to the Giants wideout, thanks to Verizon.
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Arsene Wenger Accuses Barcelona of Influencing Ref, Dani Alves Hails Team-Mates
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Were Barcelona's theatrics responsible for influencing the referee in Tuesday's match?
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