Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma has kicked Chelsea out of the FA Cup as he secured the 2-1 win for his team in the fourth round. Chelsea who haven’t won a domestic trophy since 2018 lost their chances once again with this loss and they’ll have to wait another season to compete.
One week after AD’s unexpected trade to Dallas, he dominated the American Airline Center fans all with a bittersweet 116-105 Mavs win against Rockets. In this monster debut, Anthony Davis has made history, becoming the the third Mav in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98) to record 20+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists in any half, putting Dallas up 17 at the break. Sadly, Anthony Davis left the game before the final minute due to lower body injury in the third quarter. Despite this, the Mavs held things down on the court to secure the win, dishing Rockets their six losing streak.
Otawwa Senators defenseman, Matinpalo, was selected to be a part of Finlands roster for the 4 nations Face-off holding on Sunday. The defenseman who has been ruled out of the last three games due to an upper body injury will be representing Finland at the event. Matinpalo who hasn’t earned a single point in 18 NHL games this season while averaging around twelve hours of game time hasn’t really been doing much for his team. So far, he has 8 points in 24 games for Belleville of the American Hockey League. The four Nations Face off will kickstart from February 12-20 Montreal and Boston, and Finland will play its first game February 13 against the United State at Bell Centre, 8 p.m ET.
Lucas’s Vazquez has been ruled out with a thigh injury ahead of the Champions league meeting with Manchester City. Vazquez’s injury adds to an already depleted defense, with key players like David Alaba and Ferland Mendy also sidelined due to injuries. “He will not be included in the squad for the match in Manchester,” said Madrid in a statement on Sunday, with Spanish media reporting he will miss three weeks. With many important players unavailable for the Manchester match, Madrid’s defense team are severely limited as they prepare for the Championship.
Swansea dented Bristol City’s dreams of reaching the Championship play-offs as Josh Tymon scored the only goal in a 1-0 win at Ashton Gate on Sunday. Tymon scored a goal in the 55th minute, after goalkeeper Max O’ Leary could only parry a Goncalo Franco shot into his path. Bristol City couldn’t secure a goal in the first half because of excellent saves from Lawrence Vigouroux. “I see Bristol City as genuine play-off contenders. Liam Manning is a brilliant coach, and they should back him long-term. This could turn out to be a very important result for us,” Swansea manager Luke Williams said.
Toronto Raptors face Houston Rockets on Sunday, 9th of February, 2025. This preview features Match Plug’s predictions, odds, and analysis of the Toronto Raptors VS Houston Rockets game. Tip off for this game starts at 2:00 pm ET. Note: Before you lock in your picks for Sunday’s game, read below for Matchplug’s odds, and analysis on Raptors VS Rockets In this preview. Betting Preview for Houston Rockets VS Toronto Raptors Betting On The Houston Rockets They have been on a 6 game skid and are struggling on both offense and defense due to the absence of their key players- Fred VanVleet, and Jabari Smith Jr. Houston will need to bring their A game if they want to defeat the Raptors this Sunday. Betting On The Toronto Raptors The raptors have been pretty inconsistent this season. They lost 3 straight games and 4 of their last 5. On Friday, they fell 121-109 to the Thunders but managed to cover as 18.5 underdogs with over 229.0. Their top scorers RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram will be absent on the court this Sunday. MatchPlug Prediction For Houston Rockets VS Toronto Raptors Despite the Raptors missing key players like RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram, Houston will need to be on their A-game to break their losing streak. That said, we predict that the Raptors will win this game. Final Prediction: Raptors (+9.5) Spread
Charlotte Hornets are playing against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, 9th of February, 2025. This preview features Match Plug’s predictions, odds, and analysis of the Boston Charlotte Hornets VS Detroit Pistons game. Tip off for this game starts at 1:00 pm ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Note: Before you lock in your picks for Sunday’s game, read below for Matchplug’s odds, and analysis in this preview. Betting Preview for Charlotte Hornets VS Detroit Pistons Betting On The Charlotte Hornets Charlotte won their last meeting 98-94 with the Pistons in Detroit on January 3rd. Despite the win, they head to Caesar Arena on Sunday as a 9.5 point underdog to face the Detroit Pistons team that they’ve beaten twice this season. Last Friday, they won 117-116 over the San Antonio Spurs thanks to a three pointer shot from Miles Bridges. For now, It’s uncertain if Ja Forward Dalton Knecht, F Cam Reddish, and C Jusuf Nurkic will play Sunday’s game for Charlotte as trades are still going on. Betting On The Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons have been doing great this season, despite the absence of their top player, Cade Cunningham. On Friday, they dominated the 76ers 125-112, leading by 34 points at one stage of the game. With this, they’ve set up the opportunity for a winning homestand which closes with a final match against Charlotte Hornets this Sunday. MatchPlug Prediction For Charlotte Hornets VS Detroit Pistons Both teams have met 3 times this season in games ending with 1,2 and 4 points. With all the key players in the game, Charlotte should be able to hold its ground against the Pistons. With the Pistons in the 28th position, we predict that the Hornets will likely win this game on the spread. Final Prediction: Charlotte Hornets Spread.
Manchester United announced on Thursday that their centre back , Lisandro Martinez suffered an injury which caused damage to his cruciate ligaments. The 27 year old had to be lifted off the field with a stretcher after his left knee collapsed at Old Trafford. “Manchester United can confirm that Lisandro Martinez suffered an injury to his cruciate ligament in Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace,” the club said in a statement. “Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the appropriate course of treatment and the timescale for his rehabilitation. “Everyone at Manchester United wishes Lisandro Martinez strength for a successful recovery and we will be supporting him every step of the way.” United boss Ruben Amorim said after the Palace match that he thought it was a “serious situation”, adding: “Licha is really important for us, not just as a football player but the character he has, especially in this hard moment.”
Former Real Madrid player, Marcelo announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The Spanish left-back spent 16 years at Madrid, winning six La Liga titles and five Champions League trophies. During his career in Spain, Marcelo became really close friends with Christiano Ronaldo. The pair both played and scored in Madrid’s 2014 final victory over Atletico Madrid and ended a 12-year wait for their 10th European Cup. Ronaldo shared a heartfelt message about Marcelo on Instagram. “My brother, what an incredible career! We have lived a lot together, it has been years of achievements, victories and unforgettable moments,” He said. “One of the greatest left-backs in Real Madrid and world football history, and we had the privilege of watching him for a long time,” said Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in a statement.
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