The Utah Jazz face a tough game against the Houston Rockets with key players like Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler dealing with day-to-day issues. Jordan Clarkson and John Collins are confirmed as out, while rookie Taylor Hendricks is sidelined indefinitely after surgery. Houston's Cody Williams has recently returned, adding a dynamic edge to the game.
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol face off once more in a high-stakes rematch for the undisputed light heavyweight boxing title. Set for February 22, 2025, in Riyadh, this event, available on DAZN PPV, also showcases thrilling undercard bouts, with Joseph Parker, Shakur Stevenson, and Vergil Ortiz Jr. among others. Both fighters are primed for an epic battle, with Bivol keen on redemption and Beterbiev defending his titles.
Patrick Brown and Vinni Lettieri each scored twice for the Providence Bruins, but it wasn't enough to secure a win against the Hartford Wolf Pack in a thrilling 6-5 match. Tyler Pitlick contributed three assists, and Trevor Kuntar also scored, but a goal by Nathan Sucese of the Wolf Pack sealed the game's fate with less than three minutes to go.
In a thrilling start to the 2025 MLS season, Inter Miami tied 2-2 with New York City FC, thanks to Lionel Messi's dazzling assists. Despite being a man down after Toto Aviles' red card, Messi set up both goals, including Telasco Segovia's late equalizer. The match also saw New York take advantage after a defensive lapse but Miami's fighting spirit shone through under new coach Javier Mascherano.
The UFC Fight Night Seattle event took a controversial turn when an eye poke incident led to a technical decision victory for Song Yadong against Henry Cejudo. Despite Cejudo's strong start, an accidental eye complication halted the match. UFC CEO Dana White dismissed the notion of a rematch, leaving Cejudo winless in his comeback efforts.
The New York Times Connections puzzle for February 22, 2025, features a challenge to sort 16 words into distinct categories. These categories include successful sports teams, hair styling techniques, crafting materials, and expressions following a color. Clues suggest diverse word connections.
Governor Janet Mills fiercely opposes a federal investigation into Maine's transgender athlete policies under President Trump. The investigation, which questions Maine’s approach of allowing athletes to compete according to their gender identity, is seen by Mills as politically fueled. She asserts the president is using funding threats to coerce compliance, and vows to defend Maine's laws in court.
Real Madrid triumphed over Manchester City with a 3-1 win in the Champions League knockout stage, securing a 6-3 aggregate victory. Kylian Mbappé's brilliant hat-trick sealed City's fate as Madrid advances to the last 16. Guardiola's side missed Haaland and failed to deliver a strong performance, marking an early exit for the first time under his management.
Supermodel Winnie Harlow and NBA star Kyle Kuzma are engaged following a dreamy proposal in Turks and Caicos. Kuzma surprised Harlow with a lavish 8.5-carat ring amidst a weekend of romance and family celebrations. The couple shared their joy on Instagram, becoming a symbol of pandemic love that began blossoming from an unreceived Instagram DM in 2019.
Bayern Munich faces Celtic in a crucial Champions League second-leg clash. Leading 2-1, Bayern looks to secure victory at home. Fans can watch the game on various streaming platforms including Paramount+ in the U.S., Prime Video in the U.K., and DAZN in Canada. Key players include Bayern's Alphonso Davies and Celtic's Cameron Carter-Vickers, with Bayern favored to advance.