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Welcome to February, everyone! Zach Pereles is excited to bring you the first newsletter of what will be a thrilling month. No matter the sport, there’s something for you in February. Super Bowl. Winter Olympics. NBA trade deadline and All-Star weekend. Unparalleled. college basketball. golf. soccer. tennis. hockey. UFC. Hey, spring training is only a few weeks away. So whether you’re shoveling snow, enjoying the sunny weather (we’re jealous of the latter), or anything in between, don’t forget to treat yourself to a game of sports.
Let’s get started.
👀 5 things you need to know on Monday
- The Cardinals will have a new coach, and the Raiders will have a new coach. The historically large coaching carousel has (almost) stopped. Cardinals hire Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur be their coachand the Raiders I’m planning on doing the same thing. Seahawks offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak is under contract, but he can’t officially take over until after the Super Bowl. Once Kubiak is officially appointed, all 10 vacant positions will be filled. This is tied for the most coaching changes in a single offseason in NFL history, with Tyler Sullivan Scoring for each hire.
- Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina are Australian Open champions. Carlos Alcaraz is left alone again. The 22-year-old superstar Spaniard defeated Novak Djokovic. 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, Australian Open men’s singles final Become the youngest man to complete a career grand slam. Alcaraz has now won seven major titles, the most by the age of 23. A day earlier, Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to win her second career major title.
- NBA suspends Paul George for 25 games for Violating the terms of the league’s anti-drug policy. George said in a statement that he took “full responsibility” for his suspension, explaining that he had taken “inappropriate medication” to combat mental health issues. The 76ers are 6th in the East.
- The NBA trade deadline is approaching. The deadline is Thursday afternoon for the Cavaliers, Kings, and Bulls. trade This would send Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder to Cleveland, DeAndre Hunter to Sacramento, and Dario Šarić and two second-round picks to Chicago. in him trade gradeSam Quinn says the Cavs came out on top by a wide margin.
- Alexander Volkanovski makes a case for the GOAT at UFC 325. A major incident could occur following Volkanovski’s featherweight victory over Diego Lopez. The judges scored the bout 49-46, 49-46, and 50-45 in favor of Volkanovski, who defended his title. Here’s what could happen next:
🏀 Don’t miss: LeBron James was named an All-Star candidate for his 22nd season, but did he deserve it?
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I don’t know about you, but lebron james He feels that he has been selected for the All-Star Game for the 22nd consecutive year. of lakers Stars participated in the All-Star Game 14 reserve selections It was announced on Sunday night.
- West: Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Deni Avdija, LeBron James
- East: Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren.
They are starterwho was announced a few weeks ago:
- West: Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wenbanyama
- East: Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo
As with any other selection process, despisetoo. And most notably, Brad Botkin writes: play in the same city as James And a festival will be held in the same arena within two weeks.
- Botkin: ”Kawhi Leonard — Leonard is having a career season. clippers A team that has been bulldozing teams for the past two months. His 27.7 PPG is a career high. He plans to join a super exclusive 50/40/90 shooting club. His 94% free-throw line percentage is tops in the league, and he also records 2.1 steals per game. Side by Side vs. LeBron isn’t even close to that. ”
I couldn’t agree more. Leonard deserves that spot. He’s been a top-10 player league-wide for the past two months — But isn’t he even a top 12 player in the West? I don’t like that. But I love the nod to Powell and Avdija. Of course.
There’s a good chance Antetokounmpo will need to be replaced by his injury, but the biggest headline for Antetokounmpo remains whether he’ll be traded before Thursday’s deadline.
🏈 Super Bowl Week is here!
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of seahawks and patriots headed to the Bay Area for Super Bowl LXand opening night It’s tonight. I will ask from roger goodell And both teams.
Of course, that includes the NFL’s top receivers. Jackson Smith – Nijiba. I loved Chris Hammer Seattle’s breakout star feature.
I also loved Doug Clawson. 60 crazy stats coming to Super Bowl 60.
Oh, by the way i made my choice. Sign, seal and deliver. Take it to the bank:
- Pererez: “Expect to be nervous early on, especially at quarterback, but once both sides settle in, this should be a great close game between rising and unlikely stars. …In the end, the Seahawks defense gets a few well-timed stops and Seattle walks away with its second championship. Pick: Seahawks 24, Patriots 20”
🏀 Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan are big winners in men’s college basketball
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So perhaps It’s not all doom and gloom No. 14 Kansas and kentucky. This weekend proved that. Jayhawks take first place No. 13 BYU, 90-82and perhaps a showdown between the top two picks. Darrin Peterson (18 points in a brilliant 20 minutes) and AJ Daibants (17 points) Suspended due to further injury to Peterson, bill self it should feel great melvin council and bryson tiller carry luggagewrites Isaac Trotter.
Kentucky also had perhaps its best win of the year, riding in and knocking off Fayetteville. well 15 arkansas (and former University of Kentucky coach) John Calipari), 85-77. “This is the kind of victory that could turn things around,” wrote Cameron Salerno.
Elsewhere in the SEC; tod golden and No.19 Florida We talked and then took a walk. a few days later call out Alabama and Nate Oates to play Charles of Bedia — People with multiple NBA contracts — Golden saw his gator. Rocking the Crimson Tide, 100-77. Don’t look now, but the reigning champions are starting to put it together.
There are winners and losers of the weekend for men and Women’s basketball and how about Michigan hit michigan Both?!
👍👎 The best (and not the best) of the rest
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📺 What I’m Watching on Monday
🏀 Syracuse at No. 16 North Carolina (M)7 p.m. on ESPN
🏀 Auburn at No. 17 Ole Miss (W)7 p.m. on SEC Network+
🏀 Timberwolves vs. GrizzliesPeacock 7:30 p.m.
🏀 Unrivaled: Vinyl at Hive7:30 p.m. on TNT/truTV
🏒 wild canadiens7:30 p.m. on ESPN+
🏀 3. South Carolina, Texas A&M (W)8 p.m. on ESPN2.
🏀 Unrivaled: Mist at the Races8:45 p.m. on TNT/truTV
🏀 14th Kansas, 11th Texas Tech (M)9 p.m. on ESPN
🏒 red wings at avalanche9 p.m. on ESPN+
🏀 clippers 76ers10pm Peacock
