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Germany's Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko knocked out England's top duo, Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, 8-4 in a shocking World Cup of Darts upset. Key checkouts from Pietreczko sealed victory, pushing Germany to the quarterfinals. Wales and the Netherlands also advanced after decisive wins.

Merab Dvalishvili held onto his UFC bantamweight title by submitting Sean O'Malley in the third round at UFC 316 in Newark. Dvalishvili's non-stop pressure, wrestling, and improved grappling left O'Malley unable to mount a comeback. Kayla Harrison took the women's bantamweight belt, and Amanda Nunes teased a return to challenge the new champion.

South Africa's Lotto draws on 8 February 2025 saw no jackpot winners, but over 80,000 players shared nearly R4 million in prizes. With jackpots reaching R8.1 million, the draw included Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 sets. A record 2.9 million tickets were sold. Players have one year to claim any prize.

Martin Ojeda, having scored eight goals with three assists, steps up as Orlando City's main weapon in a key clash against a defensive Portland Timbers side. After a frustrating loss to Nashville SC where some stars were rested, all eyes are on Ojeda to inspire a quick rebound and boost Orlando's climb in the MLS Eastern Conference.

Morocco's RS Berkane booked a place in the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup after recording back-to-back 1-0 wins over ASEC Mimosas. Their disciplined approach and solid defense set up a semi-final showdown with CS Constantine.

Golden State grabbed a 99-88 win over Minnesota in Game 1, even after Stephen Curry exited early with a hamstring injury. Buddy Hield, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler stepped up on both ends. The Warriors’ depth and defense made the difference as the Timberwolves struggled to find their shot.

Denver Nuggets outclassed the LA Clippers 131-115 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead thanks to Jamal Murray's explosive offense and Nikola Jokić's top-tier playmaking. The Clippers' defense faltered despite Kawhi Leonard's efforts, leaving them desperate for a Game 6 comeback.

Eben Etzebeth was pulled from the Sharks’ lineup before the URC match against Ulster due to a late injury, leaving fans wondering about his fitness. Coach John Plumtree cited physical concerns without revealing details. The team adjusted and clinched an important victory to boost their play-off ambitions.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's second-half goal handed Liverpool a 1-0 away win at Leicester City, a result that confirmed Leicester’s relegation and boosted Liverpool’s Premier League title push. Both sides created big chances, but Leicester’s hopes ended with a disallowed goal and a long home goalless run.

Marko Arnautovic won't start for Inter Milan against Bologna, sitting out due to a lingering back problem. While he's fit enough for the bench, coach Simone Inzaghi has turned to Joaquin Correa to partner Lautaro Martinez up front. Inter faces further selection headaches with Marcus Thuram, Denzel Dumfries, and Piotr Zielinski all out injured.

The Minnesota Timberwolves outclassed the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their playoff series, riding a franchise-record 21 threes. Anthony Edwards fueled the scoring as Minnesota controlled the paint, punished turnovers, and exposed the Lakers' weaknesses—signaling a warning for the rest of the series.

The Premier League has rescheduled four matches in April 2025 to avoid clashes with UEFA Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals, reflecting a commitment to prioritize European tournaments.