Soccer star Nabil Bentaleb scores in first game since suffering cardiac arrest last year
After suffering a cardiac arrest last year, Lille midfielder Nabil Bentaleb marked his remarkable return to the sport by scoring in his side’s 2-0 league win against Rennes on Sunday. Bentaleb, who was told his career might be over after collapsing in June, came on as a substitute in the 76th minute of the Ligue 1 game and scored within four minutes of being on the pitch. The 30-year-old reacted quickest after the Rennes goalkeeper parried a shot, turning the rebound into the net. An emotional Bentaleb then ran to the sideline to celebrate with his teammates and coaching staff.
18-year-old João Fonseca wins ‘dream’ first ATP Tour title at Argentina Open
The 18-year-old Brazilian became the 10th-youngest player to win an ATP Tour title as he stunned home favorite Francisco Cerúndolo 6-4, 7-6(1) in Buenos Aires. The victory on clay also made Fonseca the second-youngest South American to win a title in the Open Era after Argentina’s Guillermo Pérez Roldán in 1987. “For me, this (moment) that I’m living is just unbelievable,” Fonseca said in his on-court interview after the match against Cerúndolo, adding: “My real dream is to play tennis. Of course, I want to be No. 1; of course, I want to win slams, titles, but my dream is just to play tennis and I’m living it.” That Fonseca had even reached Sunday’s final, his first on the ATP Tour, was remarkable enough. He saved two match points against Mariano Navone in the quarterfinals and also needed three sets to beat Laslo Djere and Federico Coria prior to facing Cerúndolo.
LAFC, France national team star Olivier Giroud has $500K in watches stolen from home
Another professional athlete has been targeted in a home burglary, as Los Angeles Football Club star Olivier Giroud had $500,000 in watches stolen earlier this month, per TMZ. Giroud’s wife, Jennifer, reported the burglary to authorities on Feb. 5 after noticing a shattered window at their home.
College student wins $100,000 after beating Bucks star Damian Lillard in three-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend
College student Jaren Barajas has a new claim to fame after beating Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a shooting contest, winning $100,000 in the process. Barajas and Lillard were competing in the MrBeast $100,000 Challenge during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday when the 18-year-old shot what he later called a “life-changing” bucket. In the matchup, Barajas had to drain one three-pointer from the logo at half-court before Lillard could make three. The veteran point guard had made two successful attempts when Barajas drained a buzzer-beater with his final effort, sparking a frenzied reaction from fans inside Chase Center.
NBA All-Star Game: Steph Curry wins MVP after leading Shaq’s OGs to mini-tournament victory
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry delivered a vintage performance in front of his home crowd, leading Shaq’s OGs to victory in the first NBA All-Star mini tournament on Sunday night and earning MVP honors. It was fitting end to the All-Star weekend in San Francisco as the Warriors greatest star put on a show. Curry ignited Team Shaq, a veteran-heavy squad, featuring Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, to a commanding 42-25 win over Chuck’s Global Stars, which was headlined by international standouts Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama. Feb 15, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung competes in the slam dunk competition during All Star Saturday Night ahead of the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center.
The NBA All-Star Game is still searching for answers despite new format
SAN FRANCISCO — Shaq’s OGs won the 74th annual NBA All-Star competition Sunday night, reaching the target score of 40 faster than Chuck’s Global Stars. Did any of that make sense to you? As the NBA concluded its All-Star weekend in San Francisco on Sunday, featuring a brand-new game format consisting of four teams (three made up of the 24 All-Stars, one made up of rising stars) playing a mini-tournament of games to 40 points, the consensus conclusion among participants and observers is that the league is still searching for an answer to revive its midseason showcase.
Dallas Mavericks assistant coach arrested in assault investigation
The assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks was arrested by Dallas police Sunday morning. Darrell Armstrong, 56, was arrested as a suspect on an aggravated assault charge. He is not in jail, according to DPD. Dallas Police responded to a call in the 1000 block of Ross Avenue at about 3:45 a.m. Preliminary investigation determined that Armstrong and the victim were in an argument when he hit the victim with a gun and threatened to shoot, according to the police report.
Rory McIlroy snaps at fan's caddie critique during Genesis Invitational meltdown: 'Shut the f--- up'
Rory McIlroy’s finish at Torrey Pines over the weekend wasn’t going well, and when one fan criticized his caddie, it pushed the wrong button. McIlroy fell down the leaderboard at the Genesis Invitational after some poor putting, leaving him T-17th for the tournament at 3-under when the final scorecard was signed. Well, one fan was heard yelling, "Blame your caddie," according to golf reporter Dan Rapoport.
UFC star Conor McGregor faces lawsuit over alleged sex assault during 2023 NBA Finals game
UFC star Conor McGregor was sued on Tuesday over sexual assault allegations stemming from a bathroom incident at the Kaseya Center during a Miami Heat NBA Finals game in 2023. The woman, who is described as a 49-year-old senior vice president at a Wall Street financial firm, alleged that McGregor assaulted her in the bathroom in Miami during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 9, 2023.
U.S.-Canada hockey game starts with 3 fights in 9 seconds
The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal on Saturday pitted the United States against Canada in an elite hockey matchup that kicked off with three fights among rivals on each side in the first nine seconds. Just after the puck dropped, and two seconds into the game, Matthew Tkachuk of the U.S. squad and Brandon Hagel of Team Canada dropped their gloves and went at it, broadcast video of the game showed.