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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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But fans remain hopeful, especially as Team USA’s men’s hockey team — which has advanced to the knockout stage — prepares for a critical matchup today that could determine their medal chances.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Even still, Wisconsin (13-14, 5-11) would fire its way back into Thursday night’s matchup by way of the three-point line.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The Detroit Pistons entered Thursday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden handicapped with both centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart serving suspensions for their brawl against the Charlotte Hornets before the All-Star break.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Even still, Wisconsin (13-14, 5-11) would fire its way back into Thursday night’s matchup by way of the three-point line.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The Detroit Pistons entered Thursday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden handicapped with both centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart serving suspensions for their brawl against the Charlotte Hornets before the All-Star break.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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