Lionel Messi made history in the MLS by becoming the fastest player to achieve 40 goal contributions in just 26 matches. This milestone underscores his legendary status as he pushes Inter Miami toward success in the 2025 season.
Catch the much-anticipated UFC Fight Night featuring Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong on Feb. 22, 2025. The action kicks off with the main card at 9 p.m. ET, though fans can tune into preliminary bouts starting at 6 p.m. ET. The event is held in Seattle and broadcast on ESPN+. Song is favored in the odds, with Cejudo eager for redemption.
Arsenal stumbled at home against West Ham in a Premier League contest, losing 0-1 and snapping their 15-game unbeaten streak. Jarrod Bowen's header secured victory for West Ham just before halftime. Arsenal's offensive efforts were thwarted, and a red card further dented their hopes.
Gregg Popovich's recovery from a mild stroke has left his return this NBA season uncertain. With his extensive experience and leadership, his absence affects the San Antonio Spurs, who are also dealing with the loss of rookie Victor Wembanyama. As interim coach Mitch Johnson takes charge, Popovich continues his rehabilitation, his future in coaching still in question.
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.
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.