The NFL Conference Championship games are set, with the Philadelphia Eagles facing the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship and the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship. Winners will advance to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
The New Orleans Pelicans' four-game winning streak ended with a 139-126 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, despite a strong first half. The Grizzlies' offensive firepower, led by Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane, proved too much for the Pelicans.
Atletico Madrid and Villarreal face off in a crucial La Liga match at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. With both teams in strong form, the game promises a tactical battle between Atletico's defense and Villarreal's attack.
The Dallas Cowboys have promoted Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, aiming to end a 29-year Super Bowl drought. Schottenheimer, previously the offensive coordinator, steps up after Mike McCarthy's departure following a 7-10 season.
In a gripping T20 match on January 25, 2025, India secured a win against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Abhishek Sharma's explosive 79 runs off 34 balls was a highlight of the match.
In a major NHL shakeup, the Colorado Avalanche trade star forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-team deal involving the Chicago Blackhawks, aiming to bolster their rosters for future success.
The Chicago Bears are enhancing their coaching staff by adding Antwaan Randle El as assistant head coach and wide receivers coach, along with J.T. Barrett as quarterbacks coach and Al Harris as defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach. These strategic hires aim to bring a fresh perspective and accountability to the team under new head coach Ben Johnson.
The Philadelphia 76ers, despite missing key players including Joel Embiid, ended their seven-game losing streak with a surprising 132-129 victory over the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, thanks to strong performances from Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.
An 11-year-old collector from California has turned down a lucrative offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates and LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne for a unique Paul Skenes rookie baseball card. The card, featuring a patch from Skenes' MLB debut jersey and his autograph, is set to be auctioned with proceeds benefiting Los Angeles wildfire relief funds.
After nearly 14 years in the UFC, Tony Ferguson has signed with the newly formed Global Fight League (GFL), marking a new chapter in his MMA career. Despite a challenging eight-fight losing streak, Ferguson remains committed to competing. GFL, which offers a fighter-first business model, has also signed other high-profile MMA veterans.