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The San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic are playing an NBA game on February 1, 2026. The game will be held at the Frost Bank Center, and it can be watched on the FanDuel Sports Network or streamed live on Fubo.
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The game between the Spurs and Magic takes place on February 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
The Spurs recently lost to the Charlotte Hornets but will face the Magic after alternating wins and losses in their last five games.
In their previous game, Orlando overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors.
Desmond Bane scored 32 points for the Magic against the Raptors, including 16 points in the fourth quarter.
The Spurs lead the season series against the Magic, having previously won 114-112 at Orlando on December 3.
Viewers can watch the game on the FanDuel Sports Network or live stream it on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Regional restrictions might apply when streaming the game.
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The Caribbean Series baseball tournament begins with a match between the Dominican Republic and Mexico Rojo on Sunday at Estadio Panamericano. The game features Leones del Escogido from the Dominican Republic and Charros de Jalisco from Mexico, both winter league champions, competing in an important round-robin stage.
Key Facts
The match is part of the Caribbean Series, a baseball tournament featuring teams from different countries.
The game takes place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET.
Dominican Republic's team is Leones del Escogido; Mexico Rojo's team is Charros de Jalisco.
Both teams won their respective winter league championships.
The match is broadcast on MLB Network and can be streamed on Fubo.
Regional restrictions might apply for viewers.
This game could influence semifinal positions due to the tournament's round-robin format.
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During Super Bowl week, the NFL Honors event will announce various awards, including the MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. The event features a new award for offensive linemen, and the revamped Pro Bowl Games will occur earlier in the week with various competitions. Quarterbacks Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford are top contenders for the MVP award.
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The NFL Honors will take place during the week leading up to the Super Bowl.
Awards such as the MVP and Offensive Player of the Year will be announced.
The event introduces a new award called "Protector of the Year" for offensive linemen.
The Pro Bowl, now called the "Pro Bowl Games," will occur on Tuesday, February 3.
The Pro Bowl Games will feature competitions like accuracy contests and flag football.
The NFL Honors will start at 9 p.m. ET, hosted by John Hamm in San Francisco.
Either Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford is expected to win the MVP award.
The MVP award has been won by a quarterback for the past 19 years.
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The Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning will compete in an outdoor hockey game known as the NHL Stadium Series on February 1, 2026. This game takes place at Raymond James Stadium and features special pirate-themed elements due to Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival.
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The game is part of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series.
It will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET.
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa will host the event.
The game will have a pirate theme related to Tampa’s Gasparilla Pirate Festival.
The Boston Bruins have a record of 31 wins, 20 losses, and 3 ties this season.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's record is 33 wins, 14 losses, and 4 ties.
ESPN will televise the game, and it will be available on Fubo as a live stream.
Weather and ice conditions could affect the game's outcome.
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CM Punk, a world heavyweight champion, plans to headline WrestleMania in a match against Roman Reigns. Besides facing top stars, Punk also wants to wrestle three up-and-coming WWE talents from the developmental system: Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, and Oba Femi.
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CM Punk is set to compete in his first WrestleMania main event against Roman Reigns.
He previously participated in a non-title event at WrestleMania 41.
Punk is interested in wrestling three young WWE wrestlers: Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, and Oba Femi.
Carmelo Hayes is the current United States champion.
Trick Williams has a background in college football and is skilled at engaging audiences.
Oba Femi, a Nigerian former shot putter, is projected as a future top wrestler by WWE officials.
Punk needs the U.S. title to achieve Grand Slam status in wrestling championships.
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The Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 111-107. Rookie player Cooper Flagg scored 34 points, boosting his season's performance. Veteran player Kevin Durant praised Flagg, saying he could be one of the best players of all time.
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The Houston Rockets won against the Dallas Mavericks with a score of 111-107.
The Rockets improved their season record to 30 wins and 17 losses.
The Mavericks' current record stands at 19 wins and 30 losses.
Cooper Flagg, a rookie and the No. 1 overall pick, scored 34 points, had 12 rebounds, and made 5 assists in the game.
Kevin Durant praised Flagg, saying he is a tough player to stop and could become one of the best players.
Flagg previously scored 49 points in a game, setting a record for most points by a teenager in the NBA.
Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have back-to-back 30-point double-doubles.
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Milwaukee Bucks' head coach Doc Rivers addressed trade rumors about player Giannis Antetokounmpo, stating that Antetokounmpo wants to stay with the team. Speculation about Antetokounmpo's future continues as the NBA trade deadline approaches and several teams express interest in him.
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Doc Rivers is the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Rivers made a statement saying Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to remain with the Bucks.
Antetokounmpo, a multi-time MVP, played a key role in the Bucks' 2021 championship win.
The Bucks have had a losing record, standing at 18-28, and are on a four-game losing streak.
Antetokounmpo is currently out with a calf injury and may miss more games.
Teams like the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Golden State Warriors are mentioned in trade talks for Antetokounmpo.
The NBA trade deadline is on February 5, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
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The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are wrapping up their series with a game at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Both teams have won one game each in the series, and this final game will determine the winner. Several players from both teams are missing due to injuries and personal reasons.
Key Facts
The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are playing their third game against each other in four days.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Ayo Dosunmu scored 29 points for the Bulls in their previous game.
Key players like Josh Giddey and Coby White are missing for the Bulls due to injuries.
Miami Heat's Norman Powell is not playing due to personal reasons.
Pelle Larsson led Miami with 22 points in their last game.
The Heat won the first two meetings between the teams before Chicago's recent win.
The game will be live-streamed on Fubo, with potential regional restrictions.
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Manchester United won 3-2 against Fulham with a last-minute goal by Benjamin Sesko, extending interim manager Michael Carrick's perfect start. The game, held at Old Trafford, saw Manchester take a steady early lead, but Fulham fought back to tie the score before United secured their victory. Fans expressed frustration with team management, protesting prior to the match.
Key Facts
Manchester United won 3-2 against Fulham.
Interim manager Michael Carrick remained unbeaten, with three wins in a row.
Benjamin Sesko scored the winning goal in the final minutes.
Casemiro and Matheus Cunha also scored for Manchester United.
Raul Jimenez scored a penalty for Fulham, and Kevin scored a late goal to level the match.
Fans protested against the club's ownership before the game.
A controversial VAR decision disallowed a Fulham goal due to a narrow offside.
Manchester United moved up to fourth place in the league standings.
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Travis Kelce, a player for the Kansas City Chiefs, is considering retiring from the NFL but hasn't decided yet. Kelce, who is 36 years old, discussed his retirement thoughts with NFL legend Tony Gonzalez, who believes Kelce is still unsure about his decision.
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Travis Kelce is 36 years old, a typical retirement age for NFL players.
Kelce has not yet announced whether he will retire from professional football.
In a recent season, Kelce recorded 76 catches for 851 yards and scored five touchdowns.
Kelce spoke with Tony Gonzalez about his career and said he is still searching for answers about retirement.
Gonzalez believes Kelce is genuinely uncertain about his future in football.
Kelce mentioned the decision involves him wanting to return and the Chiefs wanting him back.
Gonzalez highlighted the difference between needing football and wanting it as important for Kelce’s decision.
The decision is influenced by personal motivation and the team's willingness to retain him.
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Carlos Alcaraz, a Spanish tennis player, became the youngest man to win all four major tennis tournaments, known as a career Grand Slam, at age 22. He achieved this by winning the Australian Open, making it his seventh major title. Alcaraz's accomplishments place him alongside famous players like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer.
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Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam at age 22.
He won the Australian Open, marking his seventh major title.
Alcaraz is the sixth man in the Open era to achieve the career Grand Slam.
His victory makes him the youngest since Rafael Nadal, who achieved this at age 24.
Alcaraz has won five of the last eight major tournaments.
His serve has become a strong aspect of his game, similar to that of Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz has won 15 significant tennis titles, behind only Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal among active players.
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The Los Angeles Rams lost offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur to the Arizona Cardinals, where he will become the head coach. LaFleur, who was with the Rams since 2023, has over a decade of NFL coaching experience.
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The Los Angeles Rams recently lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game.
Mike LaFleur, the Rams' offensive coordinator, is leaving to become the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
LaFleur has over ten years of NFL experience, having worked with teams like the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers.
He started his coaching career in college before moving to the NFL.
LaFleur is related to Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, as his brother.
The Rams might promote Nate Scheelhaase, their passing game coordinator, to fill LaFleur's position.
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Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty in the 100th minute to help Real Madrid win 2-1 against Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga match. This victory reduced Barcelona's lead at the top of the league table to one point. Both Rayo Vallecano players Pathe Ciss and Pep Chavarria received red cards during the game.
Key Facts
Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty in the 100th minute for Real Madrid.
The game ended with a 2-1 win for Real Madrid over Rayo Vallecano.
Rayo Vallecano had two players, Pathe Ciss and Pep Chavarria, sent off with red cards.
Vinicius Junior scored the first goal for Real Madrid.
Jorge de Frutos scored for Rayo Vallecano to tie the match early in the second half.
Real Madrid is now one point behind Barcelona in the La Liga standings.
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid left the game due to a hamstring injury.
The match took place at Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
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The New York Knicks are set to play against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden. The game is notable because it might be one of LeBron James' last visits to the arena as there is speculation about him nearing the end of his career. Magic Johnson, a former Lakers star, expressed excitement about the matchup on social media.
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The Knicks will host the Lakers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night.
This is LeBron James' only visit to Madison Square Garden this season.
There is speculation that LeBron James is nearing retirement, though he has not confirmed this.
Magic Johnson, a former Lakers player, is excited about the game and shared his thoughts online.
The Knicks recently ended a difficult run and are now on a five-game winning streak.
The Knicks are currently second in the Eastern Conference behind the Detroit Pistons.
The Lakers aim for their 30th win as they are currently sixth in the Western Conference.
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Tommy Edman, a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, wrote a heartfelt message to honor his late college coach, Mark Marquess, who passed away. Edman, who played at Stanford University under Marquess, reflected on the coach's impact on his life and career.
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Tommy Edman is a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Edman wrote a tribute to his late college coach, Mark Marquess.
Mark Marquess coached Edman at Stanford University from 2014 to 2016.
Edman was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
He made his major league debut with the Cardinals on June 8, 2019.
In 2024, Edman was traded to the Dodgers and contributed to their World Series win.
Edman signed a five-year contract extension with the Dodgers in November 2024.
Edman missed some 2025 games due to a sprained ankle that needed surgery.
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Illinois and Nebraska are set to face off in a college basketball game on February 1, 2026. Illinois is currently on a 10-game winning streak, while Nebraska recently lost to Michigan.
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The game will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Illinois is ranked No. 9 and has a 10-game winning streak.
Nebraska, ranked fifth, recently lost to Michigan with a close score of 75-72.
Illinois won its last game against Washington 75-66.
Keaton Wagler is a key player for Illinois, scoring 22 points in their last game.
Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence and Pryce Sandfort both scored 20 points against Michigan.
The game will be broadcast on FOX Sports 1 and can be live-streamed on Fubo.
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Figure skater Ilia Malinin spoke about his skating routines and training in an extended interview before the Winter Olympics. He shared insights about working with his parents, who are former Olympic skaters, and mentioned achieving a difficult move called the quad axel.
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Ilia Malinin is a figure skating athlete preparing for the Winter Olympics.
His parents, Roman Skorniakov and Tatiana Malinina, are former Olympic skaters and now his coaches.
Malinin discussed the artistic side of his skating routines.
He has successfully landed a challenging move called the quad axel, which is rare in skating.
The interview was conducted by CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti.
The interview was available as a web exclusive on CBS News platforms.
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Pakistan's cricket team will not play the World Cup match against India on February 15, 2026. This decision comes amid tensions after Bangladesh was removed from the tournament. Pakistan will play its other matches in Sri Lanka.
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Pakistan decided not to play the cricket match against India on February 15, 2026.
Pakistan's government announced the decision in a statement.
There was no reason given for the boycott of the match against India.
Pakistan supports Bangladesh after the International Cricket Council (ICC) removed Bangladesh from the World Cup.
Bangladesh was removed due to security and logistical disagreements.
All Pakistan's World Cup matches will take place in Sri Lanka because of strained relations with India.
The final decision about Pakistan's participation will be confirmed between Friday and Monday.
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The Golden State Warriors have chosen to keep basketball player Jimmy Butler on their team despite rumors they might trade him for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Warriors told Butler he will not be traded, especially as he recovers from a serious knee injury.
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Jimmy Butler moved from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors last season.
Butler wants to win an NBA championship with the Warriors.
He suffered a serious knee injury (ACL tear) in January, ending his season early.
There were rumors the Warriors might trade Butler to get Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Warriors reportedly made an effort to acquire Antetokounmpo with draft picks and Butler's contract.
The Warriors decided to keep Butler, informing him they won't trade him.
Butler's contract is worth $56 million for the next year.
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The article discusses a special offer from Underdog, a daily fantasy sports platform. Users who sign up with a promo code and make a $5 entry can receive $75 in daily fantasy game credits for NBA games like Lakers vs. Knicks. The platform also features promotional boosts for the Super Bowl and Australian Open.
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Users can earn $75 in fantasy game credits by entering the Underdog promo code NEWSWEEK.
To qualify, users must make a $5 entry for NBA games, such as the Lakers vs. Knicks.
LeBron James and Luka Doncic will play together for the first time at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks.
There is also a Thunder vs. Nuggets game, a rematch from last season's playoffs.
Underdog offers promotional boost options for the Super Bowl and Australian Open.
A 10% profit boost starts for the Super Bowl, increasing with more entries, up to a 65% boost.
Users can sign up by providing basic personal information and making a deposit through various payment options.
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