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Chelsea blew a two-goal lead at home to draw 2-2 with Leeds in thePremier Leagueon Tuesday as Liam Rosenior dropped points for the first time since taking over at Stamford Bridge.

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Lukas Nmecha and Noah Okafor sealed the comeback for Leeds, which dealt a blow to Chelsea's hopes of Champions League qualification.

Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer from the penalty spot seemed to put Rosenior on course for a fifth-straight league win. But Chelsea was stunned by two goals in the space of six minutes from in-form Leeds and had to settle for a point.

Tottenham is being sucked into a relegation battle after a 2-1 home loss to Newcastle.

The pressure is building on coach Thomas Frank, whose team is still to win a league game in 2026.

Newcastle ended a three-game losing run in the league. Jacob Ramsey slid a winner into the bottom corner from close range in the 68 minute at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Malick Thiaw put Newcastle ahead in first-half stoppage time.

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Archie Gray gave Spurs hope in the 64th, but Ramsey sealed the points for the visitor shortly after.

Bournemouth scored twice in the space of three minutes to come back from a goal down to beat Everton 2-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Iliman Ndiaye's penalty before the break gave the home team the lead, but Rayan leveled in the 61st and Amine Adli scored the winner three minutes later.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call abusive coaching methods and say their efforts to seek help were ignored.

"These players aren't soft. We aren't talking about sensitive personality types," lawyer Keenan D. Holmes told The Associated Press on Tuesday. "Obviously, there are expectations placed on players. But this went beyond basketball. It went beyond the bounds of common decency."

Verdi, according to the lawsuit filed Friday, also tried to force players into the transfer portal, putting their scholarships at risk and threatening their academic and athletic futures.

The university denied the allegations in a brief statement issued Tuesday on behalf of both the coach and the school.

"The university is aware of these lawsuits and their allegations, which are without merit and will be vigorously defended," the statement said.

Verdi has struggled over three seasons at Pitt after notching a winning record in seven seasons at the University of Massachusetts. According to the lawsuits, he once told his Pitt players: "Every night I lay in bed I want to kill myself because of you."

He told one athlete, according to the legal complaint, "I don't like you as a player, but I'd let my son date you."

And he once divided the players by race and had them face off at practice, it said. Some of the women are now in counseling or therapy, and others have sought a red-shirt year of NCAA eligibility based on mental health problems, Holmes said.

The former players include Favor Ayodele of Spain, now at Grand Canyon University; Raeven Boswell, who left the team but stayed at Pitt to finish her degree; Isabella Perkins, now a student at Boston College; Jasmine Timmerson, now playing for Davidson College; and MaKayla Elmore and Brooklynn Miles, who had transferred to Pitt for their senior years.

Some of the players reached out repeatedly to Verdi's supervisors in the athletic department for help, to no avail, the lawsuits said.

The women seek an acknowledgment that the school violated their civil rights underTitle IX, which prohibits gender-based discrimination in education, along with the restoration of their school records and reputations, and compensatory and punitive damages.

An Olympic cheating scandal was revealed at theMilan Cortina Olympicson Tuesday, but it had nothing to do with performance-enhancing drugs orcrotch manipulation.

Norway's Sturla Holm Lægreid won a bronze medal in the 20km biathlon and used his post-race interview to reveal that he had cheated on his girlfriend.

Speaking toNorway's NRK, Lægreid saidthat he told his partner last week about his unfaithfulness.

"Six months ago I met the love of my life. The world's most beautiful, sweetest person," Lægreid said through tears. "And three months ago I made the biggest mistake of my life and cheated on her."

The 28-year-old Lægreid, who won gold at the 2022 Olympics in the 4x7.5km relay and is a seven-time world champion in five different biathlon disciplines, expressed his desire to share this medal moment with his partner. He added that while people may see him differently after his confession, he "only has eyes for her."

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Fellow Norwegian Johan-Olav Botn won gold in the event in his Olympic debut. Lægreid said he felt bad about using the post-race moment to overshadow Botn's accomplishment.

"Now I hope I didn't ruin Johan's day," Lægreid said. "Maybe it was really selfish of me to give that interview. I'm not really here, mentally."

At a post-race press conference, Lægreid said he decided to reveal his infidelity on Tuesday in the hopes that there is a chance his partner "will see what she really means to me."

Will Lægreid's global confession lead to a rekindling of their romance? He sure hopes so.

"I hope there's light at the end of the tunnel for both of us," Lægreid told NKO following the medal ceremony. "And that she can still love me."

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• Cyril Schreiner, a French content creator, admitted to faking the kidnapping of his pug, Albert, days after he claimed he was reunited with the pup

• The influencer said that staging his pug's kidnapping was initially intended to be "comedic"

• "I acted stupidly, and I apologize publicly," he shared. "Whether you accept my apology or not, I never meant to disrespect people who have actually lost pets"

Cyril Schreiner, a French content creator, is speaking out after faking the kidnapping of his pug, Albert.

In posts toTikTokandInstagramon Feb. 10, the influencer said he had realized over the last few days that he had "messed up badly."

About a month prior, Schreiner had rented out a house, where he staged surveillance footage that made it appear that Albert had been kidnapped, he revealed in the Feb. 10 post. And on Feb. 5, Schreiner shared apostto Instagram with his pup, where he appeared to have tears in his eyes after being "reunited" with Albert.

But the initial video, Schreiner said, was "obviously comedic," and his dog was not even involved in its creation as he used a sack of potatoes in his place. "I wanted to create entertainment," he added.

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"There are things you shouldn't joke about," Schreiner admitted in his apology. "I acted stupidly, and I apologize publicly. Whether you accept my apology or not, I never meant to disrespect people who have actually lost pets. I can't imagine how horrible that must be."

PEOPLE reached out to Schreiner for comment.

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The content creator — who has posted comedic videos on social media for a decade — also shared in the video that the past year had been "really difficult," noting that he had tried to keep his private life "separate from his life online."

"In recent years, what I was doing on social media pleased me less and less," he shared. "I was enjoying it less. I was making videos almost automatically."

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Schreiner also dispelled claims that the stunt was intended to gain more followers or earn money: "I actually lost partnerships, credibility, and a lot of money in this situation," he said.

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"Creating all of this cost me a lot of money and brought in almost nothing," he said. "Social media doesn't pay like it used to."

"I just want to apologize again to anyone I hurt," he concluded his video. "My only goal has always been to share joy and positivity."

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Hannah Wishon

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• Hannah Wishon, a stay-at-home mom from North Carolina, surprised her dad with the news she's having twins

• The reveal was extra special because her dad is also a twin

• She shared the video on TikTok to inspire others, and it quickly went viral

Hannah Wishonand her husband had been praying for twins, so when the North Carolina couple learned they were expecting twins, they were speechless.

"I was definitely in shock, but at the same time, deep down, part of me knew I was pregnant with twins even before the confirmation," the 31-year-old stay-at-home mom tells PEOPLE exclusively.

The announcement held special significance for Wishon, connecting her growing family to her own. She says her dad is a twin, and her grandmother (his mother) had recently passed away, making the news feel like she was carrying on a cherished family legacy.

Excited to share the news, Wishon immediately began planning a memorable reveal for her dad, Bill. Her parents live about 45 minutes away, and the family had planned a weekend hangout. To make the moment even more special, she enlisted her toddler son.

"I bought my son (just turned 2 years old), a shirt that said 'Big bro of twins' with a dino on it and two baby dinos in the eggshells," Wishon explains. "When we got there, I told my son to go show Papa (my dad) his cool new dino shirt."

Wishon captured her father's priceless reaction on camera. Later, she decided to post the clip onTikTok.

"POV: you tell your twin dad he's going to have twin grandkids," she captioned the post.

To her surprise, the video struck a chord far beyond her immediate circle, reaching over 280,000 views.

"I honestly had no idea it would go so viral with my TikTok being so small!" she adds. "It has been really cool to see how many people have their own twin stories."

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At the heart of the post, Wishon hopes it serves as encouragement for others who may be waiting through challenging seasons.

"My hope is that this story is positive and encouraging to others who are praying for something they've been waiting on," she says.

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Alyssa Farah Griffin missed The View as she went into labor with her first child, a baby boy

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• The co-host previously shared her excitement about becoming a mom after a challenging IVF journey and endometriosis diagnosis

• Guest hosts, including Savannah Chrisley and Sheryl Underwood, will fill in during her maternity leave starting Feb. 17

Alyssa Farah Griffinwas absent fromThe Viewon Tuesday, Feb. 10, for a very good reason.

At the top of the ABC daytime show, co-hostWhoopi Goldbergrevealed that the former White House Communications Director turned television personality wasn't at the Hot Topics table because she was in labor.

"She's at the hospital right now!" Goldberg, 70, said, to the cheers of the audience and fellow panelistsSara Haines, Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin. "And we are wishing her the best as she waits for her baby boy to arrive."

"Yeah, it's kind of fabulous!" Goldberg added, encouraging the applause. "Welcome that baby!"

Just on Monday, Alyssa had sat atThe Viewtable, joking about howBad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Showperformance might put her into labor early.

Alyssa —who is expecting her first baby, a boy,with husbandJustin Griffin— was planning to begin her maternity leave after the show on Friday, Feb. 13, though told PEOPLE last week she was ready to go anytime.

"I'm due Feb. 19, but my doctor expects he'll arrive slightly early, so it's keeping me on my toes," the conservative pundit said. "I'm ready for any scenario, really."

Of course, pregnancy is nothing new atThe View.Co-hosts over the years likeHaines,Elisabeth Hasselbeck,Abby HuntsmanandMeghan McCainhave been pregnant on air before her.

"I've been really lucky and I felt really, really supported by the show," the 36-year-old said. "Everyone's used to the rhythm of it here. It's old news!"

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That support at work has included contingency plans to account for a range of health-related scenarios, like discreet camera adjustments if Alyssa feels nauseous or prearranged exit routes if she needs to step off set unexpectedly — none of which, luckily, anyone actually had to use.

But the preparation has also carried over to the Griffin home, where Alyssa's bags have been packed for over two weeks now.

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"Oh, we're ready," Alyssa shared. "I'm a very risk-averse person. And after going through such a difficult IVF process, and being a higher risk pregnancy to being with, I've really leaned into trusting what my doctor's best recommendations. So I just went over my birth plan with my amazing OB-GYN and feel really happy about where we landed."

"The only fear I have now is, 'Am I going to be with my husband?' " Alyssa noted. "That's something every pregnant woman deals with. 'Are we going to hop in the car together and drive into the city? Am I going to be at the studio and he's working?' Those logistics are all up in the air. But it's all going to be fine."

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PEOPLE helped break the news of Alyssa's pregnancy back in October. The happy announcement came after a long journey for the Griffin, who wed in November 2021 and tried for two years before conceiving after five rounds of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

During that span, Alyssa learned she had endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, making it harder to get pregnant. "I went undiagnosed my whole life until I started this process," Alyssa shared at the time. "So that just added to the complications."

But all the struggles, they say, were worth it — especially when they found out they were having a boy.

"I'm so excited to be a boy mom, even though I'll be outnumbered at home because we have two male dogs." Alyssa said, joking thatThe Viewco-hosts will help "balance" things out. "But wanted a boy first. I grew up with sisters, and I've always liked the idea of a big brother looking out for the younger siblings (because we both want two kids)."

That's something Justin knows firsthand. "I grew up with a younger brother, and you have a built-in best friend," he said. "Even now — my brother, he's also my business partner. He beat me to the altar and now has lapped me in the delivery room with two amazing kids. And I've got to watch him grow into this unbelievable dad, balancing it all effortlessly, which is really cool. I'll definitely be looking to him, and my own fantastic father, as an example for the type of dad I want to be."

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As forThe View, they've got plans Alyssa's final day onThe Viewis expected to be Friday, Feb. 13, should she make it to her due date. From there, guest hosts will start filling in, beginning withSavannah Chrisleyon Feb. 17.

Others announced to keep her seat warm include Amanda Carpenter, Sheryl Underwood, Whitney Cummings and former co-hosts Hasselbeck and Huntsman.

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Federal authorities unsealed Tuesday the affidavit they filed in support of their search of a Fulton County, Georgia,election officelast month, following an order by a federal judge.

FBI agents on Jan. 28 seized 700 boxes containing ballots and other materials associated with the 2020 election from the county's  Elections Hub and Operations Center after obtaining a search warrant. President Donald Trump has repeatedly made baseless claims that there wasvoter fraudin the 2020 election, specifically in Georgia, that contributed to his election loss.

U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee, a Trump nominee, on Sunday ordered the government to unseal the affidavit that was filed in support of the search warrant, subject to "the redaction of the names of non-governmental witnesses."

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In his ruling, Boulee noted that the government did not oppose the unsealing of the affidavit, which could provide more information on the search and the investigation that lead to it.

The ruling came after Fulton County Chairman Robb Pittsfiled a motionseeking the unsealing of the affidavit, as well as the return of the election documents that were seized.

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Pitt's office said Tuesday it was reviewing the affidavit and that he would hold a news conference in the afternoon.

Pitts had earlier said in a statement he was "pleased" with the judge's ruling.

"Fulton County will continue to pursue every legal option to seek the return of election records and to defend our elections from possible takeover," Pitts said. "Even in the midst of this unprecedented legal action, we will not allow our staff to be deterred or distracted from preparations for the 2026 election, which will be once again free, fair, transparent and legally compliant."

While the judge on Sunday ordered the release of the affidavit that was the basis for the search warrant, the warrant itselfauthorized the FBIto search for "All physical ballots from the 2020 General Election" in addition to tabulator tapes from voting machines and 2020 voter rolls, according to a copy of the warrant that was obtained by ABC Atlanta affiliate WSB following the raid.

The warrant said the material "constitutes evidence of the commission of a criminal offense."

The warrant listed possible violations of two statutes -- one which requires election records to be retained for a certain amount of time, and another which outlines criminal penalties for people, including election officials, who intimidate voters or to knowingly procure false votes or false voter registrations.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.