Meghan Markle gave a heartfelt introduction to Prince Harry just hours after the couple touched down in Canada for the 2025 Invictus Games.
On Friday, Feb. 7, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, took the stage to give an unscripted speech in Vancouver, Canada, at a welcome reception for athlete and their friends and families. The Invictus Games has returned for the next chapter in the international sporting event that celebrates wounded, injured and sick service members and veterans. It takes place in Vancouver and Whistler from Feb. 8 until Feb. 16.
In a clip of the opening night shared on X by an attendee, Meghan gushed about her return to Canada before honoring her husband, Harry, 40.
“I was not planning on speaking tonight,” Meghan said. “We just arrived a couple of hours ago and I touched Canadian soil and I went, ‘feels like home.’
“We are so excited and we also recognize most of you are probably so exhausted from how much travel you’ve done, how much adrenaline you have pumping, how excited you are for what is going to be one of the most outstanding, memorable, unforgettable, and connected weeks probably for you and your families,” she continued.
“We are just thrilled to be here and I would be remiss if I didn’t take the opportunity to introduce someone who means a lot to me and I know means quite a lot to all of you,” she added, speaking of Prince Harry.
“You will see him throughout this week,” Meghan said. “You will see him at the games, you will see him probably curling with you and cheering you on at wheelchair basketball.”
The Duchess joked that Harry will take part in sports that she would “never do” to show his support for those taking part in the games as she built excitement for the days ahead.
She revealed that in the period leading up to the event, he had been juggling being an actively involved father to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, while eagerly preparing for the sports tournament.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Invictus Games One Year To Go Event on February 14, 2024 in Whistler, Canada.
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“With families…the big rush in the morning and getting ready for school and packing the lunchboxes and making breakfast and my husband is in all of that with all of us,” Meghan said. “And then he’ll be on his phone, and Archie will be like, ‘Papa, why are you on your phone?’ and he says, ‘Because it’s Invictus, I’m getting ready for Invictus.’”
“It means so much to him,” Meghan shared. “You are his family just as we are his family. And I hope you recognize how much of his heart he has poured into every single beat that has gotten all of you to this week, that’s going to be spectacular.
“I need you to know that, how much it means to him and how much each of you mean to him. It is my entire pleasure and complete honor to introduce to the stage my husband, the father of our very sweet, excited children who are cheering you on from California, Prince Harry, founder of the Invictus Games, the Duke of Sussex.”
The attendees applauded as Prince Harry entered the stage, embracing Meghan and sharing a quick kiss before approaching the podium.
Invictus Games welcome reception.
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Addressing the crowd, Harry said, “What a beautiful sight.”
“Are you all tired?” he asked as the crowd shouted out. “Team Canada’s not tired!”
The appearance marked their first official public appearance together in nearly six months, when the duo visited Colombia for a tour that included salsa dancing, drumming and practicing Spanish as they promoted causes such as safe online spaces, military community and female empowerment. They have since made separate outings and were spotted supported wildfire relief efforts together following the Los Angeles tragedy in January.
Meghan, 43, and Prince Harry, 40, are regulars at the Invictus Games, which Harry founded in 2014. A former British army captain, Harry was inspired to start the event after returning from Afghanistan with injured allies and witnessing the U.S. Armed Forces’ Warrior Games in 2013. Meghan made her debut at the event in 2017 — which doubled as the couple’s first official joint appearance after a year of dating — when the Invictus Games were held in Toronto, where she lived at the time while filming the show Suits.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Invictus Games One Year To Go Winter Training Camp at Hillcrest Community Centre on February 16, 2024 in Vancouver, Canada.
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Following cycles in London (2014), Orlando (2016), Toronto (2017) and Sydney (2018), the Hague (when COVID-19 pushed the event back to 2022) and Düsseldorf (2023), the upcoming cycle in Canada will be the first time the sports tournament has returned to a previous host country.
The Vancouver-Whistler Games will also mark a new chapter for the competition, as winter sports — including alpine skiing, snowboarding, curling and skeleton — will be included for the first time.
In February 2024, Meghan and Prince Harry visited British Columbia for the Invictus Games Vancouver-Whistler’s One Year to Go celebrations. They checked out the Winter Training Camp, and Harry tried some of the sports out himself.
In a heartwarming moment at the Invictus Games, Meghan Markle opened up about a personal family story that touched the audience’s hearts. The Duchess of Sussex delivered an unplanned speech at the event, sharing a candid and emotional story about her own family’s struggles and triumphs.
Markle spoke about her father’s military service and how it inspired her to support and champion the brave men and women competing at the Invictus Games. She shared a touching moment from her childhood when her father taught her the importance of resilience and determination, values that are at the core of the competition.
The audience was moved by Markle’s vulnerability and authenticity, as she shared a glimpse into her own family’s journey. Her words resonated with many, highlighting the power of love, support, and unity in overcoming challenges.
The Duchess’s impromptu speech was a reminder of the strength and courage of the human spirit, and a tribute to the incredible athletes participating in the Invictus Games. Meghan Markle’s heartfelt words left a lasting impact on all those in attendance, inspiring hope and gratitude in the face of adversity.
Many years ago, when Civilization II was on its way, I’d just started as a writer on the video game magazine Edge. As a fan of the original Civilization, a complex turn-based strategy sim about building vast kingdoms through thousands of years of human history, I was keen to review the sequel and my editor let me. Reader, I became completely addicted. I played the game for two weeks non-stop, leaving many pages of the magazine unwritten. This earned me a very severe written warning. In short, Sid Meier’s series almost ended my career in games writing – which is perhaps why I didn’t review the following four instalments. Now it is back, and I can no longer avoid it. I must face my seductive nemesis.
In many ways, this is the game that I, and many thousands of other fans, have always known and obsessively loved: a complex, far-reaching and fascinating simulation tracking the rise of empires from ancient tribal groups to modern-day superpowers. As a player, you found towns and cities, gather resources and research new technologies, from literacy to nuclear fission, while sending out settlers, merchants and armies to expand your reach and either placate or destroy other nations. Victory can come from military might, cultural cachet or economic domination, depending on how you play and what you’re interested in. No two campaigns are ever the same.
Extra nuance … Civilization VII. Photograph: 2K Games
For this new instalment, coming almost a decade after its predecessor, Firaxis has made some radical alterations. The biggest by far is that you no longer guide a single civilisation throughout the entire campaign. Instead, you select a leader with attributes you admire – the sneaky Machiavelli, perhaps, or how about the wise Confucius – then guide that figure through a series of three distinct historical ages picking a different nation for each section. Each nation has its own unique units and buildings, adding extra nuance to your game. In my first playthrough I started the Antiquity Age with Greece because I really fancied building the Acropolis. Then I flipped to the flighty Normans for the Exploration Age, then finished as the US for the Modern Age. You don’t lose everything in this switching process – all your discoveries and progress points from the previous age remain, and you can opt to keep all your towns. You’re also able to select specific legacies of your past to bring forward.
This gives the game a very definite structure, combatting the malaise that can often occur hours into a Civ campaign when you realise you don’t stand a chance against some brutally powerful neighbour who’s somehow developed an army five times the size of yours. If you’re struggling during one age, you just need to hold out until the next one arrives, giving you the chance to reset your objectives and relationships with nearby nations. It also ensures a technological makeover for all your units, so you can’t enter the modern era with a civilisation that can build nuclear power stations but still fights with spears and gets about the place on horseback. In a sense, it’s like your leader is on a journey through successive domains – which makes it feel more like an adventure than a straightforward sim.
More approachable … Civilization VII. Photograph: 2K Games
There are other changes to make the game more approachable for modern players. Leaders attain attribute points based on achievements in six categories such as culture, science and combat, which can be spent on related skill trees – just like a role-playing game. There are also legacy targets that act as quests, such as building a certain number of Wonders of the World or making key scientific discoveries, moving you towards an outright victory.
Beneath all this, lots of systems have been tweaked and re-thought. Maintaining diplomatic relations with other nations is a multifaceted dance involving the use of a new currency – influence – to organise shared cultural events and economic pacts, or when things go badly, many different types of subterfuge and sabotage. Throughout the years, narrative events crop up like Chance cards in a game of Monopoly, providing moments of humorous challenge. How do you react when a famous poet writes a highly critical epic about you? What do you do when a mysterious stranger demands that you copy and pass on a dusty old scroll to at least three other civilisations or face a terrible curse?
Does it still resemble a sort of digitised board game? No. The landscapes may be divided into hexagonal tiles in the traditions of table-top wargaming, but they are now crammed with colour and authentic detail, from craggy mountains to swirling seas, to lively cities crowded with ornate buildings reflecting both the time period and the civilisation they belong to. Battles play out as animated tussles between intricate miniaturised troops and thundering armoured vehicles. Occasional natural disasters send floods, tornadoes and fires across the map with devastating drama.
One of the key concerns in the run-up to release was the quality of the opponent AI, but to me, it seems like business as usual. You get the nations that hide in a corner and quietly invent space travel before you’ve got a reliable train service, and then there are the warmongers – and I’m looking at you Gilbert du Motier – who start little fights to probe your defences then turn vicious and unrelenting, surrounding your cities and crushing isolated units. Alternatively, there’s always the cross-platform multiplayer mode if you want to pit yourself against human competitors; I wasn’t unable to test this on public servers before release, but it has performed well in previews.
So here we are, more than 30 years after the original game, still hungry to rule the world – and devouring every morsel of maniacal power. Some veterans may balk at the structural changes: Civilization VII is very much the Civilization for now – deep and complex, but with an emphasis on human drama and achievement rather than the sweep of faceless units across a mathematical matrix. There are still few moments in video games as pleasing as building the Hanging Gardens, or discovering a bountiful new location for a town, or marching a phalanx of troops into a battered enemy capital. This game, which once almost cost me my job, will gracefully sneak away with hours, days and possibly months of your life. But then, nobody ever conquered the world in an afternoon.
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After years of anticipation, the latest installment in the popular Civilization series has finally arrived. Civilization VII takes everything that made its predecessors great and elevates it to new heights, offering players a truly immersive and engaging experience.
One of the first things you’ll notice when booting up Civilization VII is the stunning graphics. The game features incredibly detailed landscapes, vibrant cities, and intricately designed units that bring the world to life like never before. From the bustling streets of your capital city to the vast expanses of uncharted territory waiting to be explored, every corner of the map is a visual feast.
But it’s not just the visuals that have been improved in Civilization VII. The gameplay has also seen significant enhancements, with new features and mechanics that add depth and complexity to the experience. From the revamped diplomacy system that allows for more nuanced interactions with other civilizations to the expanded tech tree that offers even more ways to shape your empire’s future, there is no shortage of ways to strategize and plan your path to victory.
One of the most exciting additions in Civilization VII is the introduction of dynamic events that can alter the course of your civilization’s history. From natural disasters like earthquakes and floods to political upheavals and cultural movements, these events add a layer of unpredictability and challenge that keeps players on their toes.
Overall, Civilization VII is a triumph that exceeds expectations in every way. With its stunning visuals, deep gameplay mechanics, and engaging new features, it’s a must-play for fans of the series and strategy game enthusiasts alike. So gather your advisors, rally your troops, and prepare to lead your empire to victory in Civilization VII.
The tone of Borderlands 4 is intended to land somewhere between the feel of the first two games, and Gearbox says while it isn’t just relying on meme humor, players should still expect the “zaniness” that the series is known for.
In an interview with senior project producer Anthony Nicholson, as part of our Borderlands 4 Big in 2025 Preview, we asked about narrative director Sam Winkler’s comments that suggested he’d cry real tears if terms like ‘skibidi toilet’ and ‘hawk tuah’ appeared in the game. In response, Nicholson said that the team remains “proud of the worlds we’ve created and stories told in previous Borderlands titles,” but notes that “the art of making games evolves over time, and audience expectations for both stories and the way we tell them change as well.”
That means that “the tone of Borderlands 4 will evolve too,” as Gearbox attempts “to adapt alongside both our amazing community and for new players.” That evolution probably won’t take the game too far away from what we might expect from Borderlands, however, as Nicholson says that “we’ll retain the fun and sometimes over-the-top writing players expect from us that makes us so unique.”
So how might that actually look? Nicholson explains that internally, that ‘evolved’ tone is intended to land “closer to between what players felt tonally in the first Borderlands and the humor and comedic opportunities we explored in Borderlands 2.” If I had to guess, that means some of the more brutal, apocalyptic tones of the first game, and the cartoonish villainy of Borderlands 2’s Handsome Jack.
Nicholson backs some of that up, explaining that the Borderlands 4 setting of Kairos “is a world where the outlook is bleak, the stakes are real, and the characters treat them as such.” That said, however, he also explains that “it all isn’t without the zaniness, oddity, and mayhem that makes a Borderlands game a Borderlands game.”
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Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be a wild ride, with the game’s tone appearing to strike a balance between the gritty atmosphere of the first game and the zany humor of the second. While fans of the series have come to love the quirky and offbeat humor that has become a trademark of the franchise, it seems that the developers are aiming for a more nuanced approach this time around.
Gone are the days of Skibidi Toilet and other over-the-top gags that may have divided the fan base in previous installments. Instead, it looks like Borderlands 4 will be leaning more towards the clever and witty banter that players have come to expect from characters like Handsome Jack.
This shift in tone is sure to please fans who have been longing for a return to the darker, more serious storytelling of the original game, while still retaining the humor and charm that has made the series so beloved. With Handsome Jack-style antics on the horizon, Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be a game that will satisfy both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold put on a show at the Pro Bowl Games Thursday night in Orlando, Fla., at one point hitting six targets in a row during the “Passing the Test” event. Darnold’s 39 points were second most of participants.
Darnold struggled hitting the five-point target the first go-around after nailing the six targets in a row, and he ultimately wasn’t able to surpass the 44 points put up by Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Goff, however, got extra time as his teammate, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, answered trivia questions to give him a longer run. And Goff is ultimately Darnold’s teammate with the NFC, which won the event as Goff’s score was the best among competitors.
Darnold scored better than all AFC quarterbacks, who were led by Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson’s 31 points.
In a stunning display of skill and talent, Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Sam Darnold shined at the Pro Bowl Games this weekend. Darnold wowed fans and teammates alike with his accuracy, arm strength, and decision-making on the field.
Throughout the game, Darnold showcased his ability to thread the needle with pinpoint passes, connecting with receivers in tight coverage and leading his team to several scoring drives. His command of the offense was on full display as he orchestrated the offense with poise and confidence.
Darnold’s performance at the Pro Bowl Games has solidified his status as one of the top quarterbacks in the league and has left fans eagerly anticipating what he will bring to the table in the upcoming NFL season. With his impressive showing at the Pro Bowl Games, Darnold has proven that he is a force to be reckoned with and a key player to watch in the coming season.
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II isn’t one of those all-stars who’s looking to duck the Pro Bowl Games. The former Alabama All-American is taking part on Sunday for the third consecutive season.
“I think it’s important to celebrate your accolades,” Surtain said during an appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Up and Adams.” “I think you need to celebrate the season you had. Have a good time here with the activities they have lined up for us, but also enjoy time to really talk football amongst your peers, amongst the best around the league. You won’t get that from here and there, so I think it’s a good time to really talk football with guys, but also catch up with certain guys around the league. So I think it’s a good time to spend time with family, kick it up, have fun doing and playing a game that you love at the end of the day.”
“I thought about it a lot,” Surtain said of the AP award. “Honestly, it’s such a surreal feeling to be mentioned amongst your peers in that way. I mean, it just goes to show you the season that I had and the goals that I had aligned in mind. And holding that trophy would be such a huge honor because not only would it be an honorable trophy, but I’ll be back in New Orleans where most of my family is from, so it would definitely be a huge honor for me and my family. And I just can’t wait to see what happens.”
Despite his performance this season, Surtain is looking for a better one in 2025.
“It’s always things I could improve on,” Surtain said at his end-of-season press conference after the Broncos bowed out in a 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Jan. 12, “whether it’s getting stronger, getting faster, getting quicker, little things like that, little nuances throughout my game that I could work on. But that’s like every offseason. You find little things that you could work on, and you sort of build on that.”
In 2023, Denver finished 27th among the 32 NFL teams in scoring defense. This season, only two teams yielded fewer points than the Broncos, adding to the strength of Surtain’s credentials for postseason recognition.
“Defensively, we set a standard for ourselves,” Surtain said, “and went out there and proved it each and every week. And that is very fundamental to our success. Obviously, the rush up front, the coverage in the back end, so I think when you tie those two pieces together, I mean, it sets you up for success. And that’s what we did the whole year.
“And I’m looking forward to building with these guys. Obviously, this was Year 1 with a new group, and I’m excited for the future, because we’ve got a lot of young pieces that’s going to build and mature and grow in their game as well, too.”
The turnaround on defense helped Denver reach the postseason for the first time since the 2015 campaign and Surtain to attain some personal goals.
“Reaching that stage, I think is a huge accomplishment for us as a team,” Surtain said. “… I think we exceeded a lot of people’s expectations, but we knew what type of team we had going into the year. We was young, hungry and determined to reach that point in the season. And I think throughout the season, we had our ups and downs, but we were able to prevail and sort of set us up for success along the lines of the season. And it was good to finally reach that playoff spot. It was good for Broncos country to reach it, something we haven’t done in, what, eight years, so that was huge.
“And, obviously, All-Pros, Pro Bowl, that’s always a goal in mind for the season to capture that. But Defensive Player, yeah, that was a goal I had in mind, but that’s something that you definitely got to work for. And I had my mindset on it that I was going to be a finalist for that and, hopefully, win it, so it was something that I envisioned, something I had in mind. And the season that I had, I think I’ve proven it to be so.”
The Broncos posted a 10-7 regular-season record, with six of the losses coming by seven or fewer points.
“If you look at it, we’re pretty close,” Surtain said. “A lot of those losses were one-score games, close games, so I think we’re there. It’s just about finishing, and good teams find a way to finish at the end of the day. And that’s where we need to get to because we’ve got the talent. We’ve got the right pieces, so I think the next thing we need is to hone in on finishing big-time games and knowing how to win.”
The Pro Bowl Games continue at 2 p.m. CST Sunday at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. ABC and ESPN will televise Sunday’s events.
The NFC built a 14-7 lead in Thursday night’s events, and four events remain before the flag-football game on Sunday. The score at the end of the 10 skills games will be the starting score for the flag-football game. Surtain is scheduled to play in the flag-football game.
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The Denver Broncos’ star cornerback, Patrick Surtain II, is celebrating a standout season as he represents the team at the Pro Bowl Games. Surtain, a rookie sensation, has made a huge impact on the field with his exceptional coverage skills and playmaking ability.
Throughout the season, Surtain has shown why he was a top-10 draft pick, shutting down some of the league’s best receivers and making crucial plays in key moments. His stellar performance has not gone unnoticed, as he has earned a well-deserved spot in the Pro Bowl Games.
Surtain’s presence at the Pro Bowl Games is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and talent. Broncos fans are thrilled to see him showcase his skills on a bigger stage and represent the team with pride.
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Playing its first home game in 18 days, the USC women’s basketball team gave an impressive crowd inside Galen Center what it came to see Thursday night.
The No. 4-ranked Trojans built a quick double-digit lead in the first quarter and went on to close out an 82-69 win over Minnesota, running their win streak to 15 games — the longest for the program since the 1982-83 season.
Kiki Iriafen led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds on 9-of-11 shooting, JuJu Watkins had 20 points and 11 boards and freshman Avery Howell added 12 points off the bench as the Trojans improved to 19-1 overall — the best start for USC since 1981-82 — and 9-0 in the Big Ten.
Sophie Hart had 18 points and 8 rebounds for Minnesota (18-4, 6-4) while Mallory Heyer added 17 points and 7 boards.
That the Trojans made it look so easy yet again against one of the better teams in the Big Ten was the latest reminder that they are scripting a very special season.
“It was nice to be home. Our crowd is continuing to be amazing. It was a long time that we didn’t get to play here,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “Minnesota is a really good team. I told the team a number of times, they had the same number of wins as us. They’re at the top section of the conference, and we thought we took care of business.”
USC had its long stretch away from home in part because its Jan. 15 home game vs. Northwestern was postponed in the wake of the fires across Los Angeles.
In their return to Galen Center, the Trojans were without starting center Rayah Marshall due to injury and Watkins started the game 0 for 10 from the field in the first half before finding her rhythm offensively.
None of that mattered as the Trojans led 25-15 after the first quarter led by 9 points from Iriafen and 6 from Talia von Oelhoffen.
The game never got closer than 6 points the rest of the way. Minnesota opened the fourth quarter on a 9-0 run, but USC scored 10 of the next 12 points — including 7 straight from Watkins — to pull away comfortably.
“We didn’t know that Rayah wasn’t going to play until this morning, so I thought other people stepped up finding different ways to win,” Gottlieb said. “I think our freshmen, who got significant minutes, were really, really good and they keep getting better, which is exciting. And at the same time, I think our standards are really high — we could have been cleaner offensively and defensively in that second half so we’ll have some good film to learn from it as well.”
As for Watkins’ slow start …
“I thought her teammates really lifted her up. The fact that people are going to continue to give us open 3s when she’s crowded and we continue to knock them down — that’s the second game in a row that I think we’ve made 11 3s — I think will eventually make people really have to make decisions,” Gottlieb said. “But I think she’s a very mentally tough human being and basketball player and finds a way at some point to figure it out. … I don’t think any of us were surprised the shots went down in the second half.”
Iriafen notched her seventh double-double of the season and Watkins her fourth. Watkins has scored in double figures every game this season.
Howell, meanwhile, tied her high with 4 3-pointers for the second straight game and is 8-for-13 from long distance in that span.
“I’m always in the gym, whether that’s outside of practice or during practices, but I think just I’m getting more comfortable with the role and the attention other people on our team draw,” she said. “I think I’m doing a better job finding gaps and putting myself in the best position to be a pressure release for them.”
The USC women’s basketball team is on fire this season, extending their win streak to an impressive 15 games. With each victory, they continue to make history and solidify their status as a powerhouse in college basketball.
The team’s relentless determination and cohesive teamwork have been the driving forces behind their success. Led by their talented roster of players and a skilled coaching staff, the USC women have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the court.
Their historic start to the season has fans and analysts alike buzzing with excitement. The team’s impressive performance has solidified their spot as a top contender in the conference and has put them on the radar of national recognition.
As they continue to dominate their opponents and rack up wins, the USC women are showing no signs of slowing down. With their sights set on a championship title, this team is one to watch as they continue to make waves in the world of college basketball.
Before every game at Emirates Stadium, Martin Odegaard lifts the lid on the mood in the camp via his captain’s notes published in the matchday programme.
Ahead of today’s huge clash with Manchester City, he writes about our impressive Champions League campaign, Ethan Nwaneri’s growth throughout the season and the rivalry between ourselves and the reigning champions. Here is a snippet:
We were really pleased with how we finished off in the Champions League on Wednesday night, with another very good win. I think during the league phase overall we were very solid throughout the whole programme.
We went into it wanting to finish in the top eight, but of course you don’t really know how many points you will need because it was completely new for everyone. So our approach was just to go into every game looking to win. We managed to finish third, winning six out of our eight matches and qualify directly into the round of 16, so that’s brilliant for us.
It was a really good night for Ethan, he had another great performance. I’ve said before that we don’t look at him as an emerging talent, we just see him as a great player. That says it all really for someone who’s 17. He’s just a natural part of our squad and the team, and you can see the talent he brings. It was another great goal from him, we’re all really pleased for him.
Everyone can see what he can do with the ball, his touch and technique, but he’s also really physical. He’s not the biggest guy, but he’s strong, so powerful and can run with the ball. He takes on players and has the power in his body to beat them. Then there’s his finishing – he has a great strike with his left foot.
Today we face Manchester City, which is always one of the biggest games of the season. It maybe feels a bit different to what we would have been expecting a few months ago. It’s been strange to be fair, we’re not used to seeing them losing games and dropping points but it’s proof of how tough this league is, how difficult every game is and how you have to be so switched on for every single moment.
But everyone knows the quality in their team, and how tough the game will be. It’s another battle for us, and with the history between us over the past couple of years, it’s a special game. Let’s be up for it, and be ready for hopefully a big night at home.
At this stage of the season, coming into the last few months, the games are bigger and there is more to play for. The stakes are high, and we have to make things happen. We can do that together, by creating a great atmosphere inside the stadium again today, and embracing it together. Enjoy the game.
Read the rest of Martin’s notes, as well as a host of other fantastic content, by buying the Arsenal v Manchester City programme either around the stadium or online.
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Real Madrid’s young star Martin Odegaard has heaped praise on his teammate Chidi Nwaneri, describing him as a “special” player with immense talent and potential. In a recent interview, Odegaard highlighted Nwaneri’s technical ability, vision, and composure on the ball, suggesting that he has the potential to become a key player for the Spanish giants in the future.
Odegaard also spoke about the upcoming clash against Manchester City in the Champions League, describing it as a “special” game that he is looking forward to. The Norwegian midfielder expressed his excitement at facing a top team like City and relished the opportunity to test himself against some of the best players in the world.
As Real Madrid prepare for their crucial Champions League tie against City, Odegaard’s praise for Nwaneri and his anticipation for the game only adds to the excitement surrounding the match. With both players in fine form, fans can expect a thrilling encounter between two talented teams vying for a spot in the next round of the competition.
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The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler again Monday, the third suspension for their disgruntled star over the past month but the one that appears to signal the end of his six-year tenure with the team.
The Heat said the latest suspension — triggered by Butler walking out of practice after hearing the team planned to bring him off the bench — will take this ongoing drama through the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 6.
The indefinite suspension all but closes a complicated chapter of Butler’s 14-year career. A six-time All-Star, an Eastern Conference finals MVP and the leader of two teams that went to the NBA Finals, Butler has taken each of his four franchises to heights they have struggled to replicate without him.
Yet Miami is seeing firsthand how uncomfortable Butler can make life when he is unhappy. His exit strategies have become legendary: confrontational practice sessions, clashes with coaches and an overall push to make the situation untenable. Butler already had missed nine of Miami’s past 12 games with suspensions, the first being seven games for conduct the Heat deemed detrimental and the next for two games for missing a team flight to Milwaukee last week, before his latest penalty on Monday.
If Butler has played his final game for the Heat, then it’s a chance to take a look back at the veteran’s tumultuous NBA career and how each situation devolved from promising potential to painful breakup.
Dec. 20, 2015: Following a loss, Butler criticized new coach Fred Hoiberg. “You got to hold everyone accountable; everybody has to do their job,” Butler said.
January 2017: With tension in the locker room growing, Rajon Rondo stood up for the younger Bulls players in a meeting. The rift led to fines for Butler, Rondo and Dwyane Wade after their remarks went public.
Butler arrived in Chicago as the 30th pick in the 2011 draft, but quickly ascended up the depth chart.
He did not play much as a rookie, but by his third season, he developed into a consistent starter, carrying the team while Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah were sidelined by injuries. By Year 4, Butler made his first All-Star team and ushered the Bulls into a new era, shifting from a team led by Noah and Rose into one centered on its emerging superstar. And Butler was intent on putting his stamp on the franchise, demanding the same dedication it took for him to rise from the end of the bench to star player at all levels.
The Bulls hired Fred Hoiberg as coach in 2015 and he immediately clashed with Butler, who signed a new five-year max contract. By December, Butler was criticizing Hoiberg after games, saying he needed to coach harder. Butler also clashed with Noah during the 2015-16 season, which led to heated disagreements throughout the year, sources told ESPN at the time. Chicago put together the misguided three alphas of Butler, Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo for the 2016-17 season in an attempt to compete, but after a first-round playoff exit, the Bulls fielded multiple calls for Butler on draft night 2017 — the second straight year they tried to trade him at the draft — before finally sending him to Minnesota.
The deal marked the end of the Butler era in Chicago. It also sent the Bulls into a rebuild from which they haven’t recovered. Chicago has made the playoffs only once since trading Butler, when it lost in the first round in 2022 against the Milwaukee Bucks in five games.
Minnesota Timberwolves (2017 to 2019)
Sept. 20, 2018: Ahead of the 2018-19 season, Butler requested a trade from Minnesota.
Oct. 10, 2018: In his first practice since requesting a trade, Butler yelled at Minnesota general manager Scott Layden as the team scrimmaged. “You f—king need me, Scott. You can’t win without me,” Butler said. He played with bench players during the practice and famously beat the starters and “regulars” throughout the scrimmages.
Nov. 10, 2018: A month later, the Wolves agreed to trade Butler to Philadelphia for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round pick.
Butler’s trade from Chicago reunited him with his former Tom Thibodeau. Butler’s first season in Minnesota was a success, as he made the All-Star team for the fourth consecutive year and led the Wolves to the postseason, breaking a 13-year drought of playoff basketball. However, Butler missed 17 games late in the season, and the Timberwolves tumbled from fourth in the standings to eighth. They were quickly dispatched by the top-seeded Houston Rockets. The following summer, Butler and the Wolves were not able to reach a contract extension, leading to trade rumors that began swirling by the start of training camp.
Butler missed the first two weeks of camp after requesting a trade, and when he returned, he unleashed his frustration on the rest of the team in a now-famous practice session. He dominated his teammates on the court and yelled at them off it, targeting his ire at Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, Thibodeau and then-Wolves GM Scott Layden, whom Butler told, “You f—ing need me.”
And yet, Butler was in the starting lineup for the Wolves when they opened the regular season, though his tenure in Minnesota was all but over. After a two-month saga, Butler played 10 games for the Wolves to begin the 2018-19 season before being sent to Philadelphia in November.
Philadelphia 76ers (2018-19)
The Sixers, with their trio of Joel Embiid, reigning Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons and Butler, were positioned right away to be a contender in the Eastern Conference and provide a payoff to fans who had just lived through “The Process” rebuilding years. Though Butler wasn’t eligible to sign an extension immediately, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported at the time that the forward and the Sixers fully expected to reach a deal on a long-term contract in the summer. But six weeks into Butler’s tenure, he “aggressively challenged” coach Brett Brown during a film session, leading to another rift. Butler would go on to criticize Brown’s playcalling and put him on blast often in front of the media throughout the season.
Butler played in only 55 games for the Sixers, but he provided highlights, game winners and fourth-quarter takeovers that seemed to prove his point to Brown that more of the offense should be centered around him. Butler was brilliant in the postseason, especially during a thrilling seven-game, second-round series loss against the eventual NBA champion Toronto Raptors.
Butler was eligible to sign a five-year, $190 million deal with the 76ers in the offseason, but the team elected instead to bet on Tobias Harris, who had been acquired from the LA Clippers in a trade two months after Butler arrived in Philadelphia. The Sixers facilitated a sign-and-trade deal to send him to Miami while bringing Josh Richardson to Philadelphia, though the shooting guard lasted just a season there before being shipped to Dallas. Brown was fired as coach after the following season, and Philadelphia still hasn’t made it beyond the second round of the playoffs since 2001.
Three years later Butler exclaimed “Tobias Harris over me?!” after the Heat defeated the 76ers in the playoffs.
Miami Heat (2019 to present)
March 23, 2022: Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem and head coach Erik Spoelstra got into a heated argument during a timeout in a close game against the Golden State Warriors. Haslem and Butler were shouting at each other, and Spoelstra slammed a clipboard on the floor in frustration. The Heat went on to lose their fourth game in seven matchups.
May 6, 2024: During an end-of-season news conference, team president Pat Riley addressed some of Butler’s on- and off-court antics surrounding the playoffs. Butler sprained a knee in the play-in tournament and did not play in the first round of the playoffs. When asked about Butler’s behavior, Riley said, “If you’re not on the court playing against Boston, or on the court playing against the New York Knicks, you should keep your mouth shut.”
Dec. 26, 2024: After ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Butler preferred a trade out of Miami, Riley announced in a statement, “We are not trading Jimmy Butler.“
Dec. 31, 2024: When asked if he wants to be in Miami, Butler responded simply, “That’s a good question.“
Jan. 2, 2025: Butler indicated to the Heat that he would like to be traded. “I want to see me getting my joy back playing basketball. Wherever that may be, we’ll find out here pretty soon,” Butler said.
Jan. 14, 2025: In a face-to-face meeting with Riley during his suspension, Butler reiterated his demand to be traded.
Jan. 22, 2025: Butler was again suspended, this time for two games. The latest instance was for missing a team flight.
Jan. 23, 2025: Following another suspension, Spoelstra told the Heat roster to “get used to” and “get over” the constant news surrounding the situation.
Jan. 27, 2025: After being told he was being replaced in the starting lineup, Butler walked out of practice, leading to his third suspension of the month. He is now suspended indefinitely.
The Heat executed a four-team trade to sign Butler to a four-year contract in 2019, and it was instantly a perfect marriage of player and team. The term “Heat Culture” was born and seemed tailor-made for Butler. It was a mantra that fit Butler’s ideology as a player who had worked his way from the end of the bench to stardom, as well as the Heat’s success in turning unheralded players into playoff contributors.
The Heat went to the NBA Finals during the 2020 bubble, dragged there by Butler, who leaned over the guardrails in exhaustion during a game, an image that would become a meme. In 2021-22, Miami was the No.1 seed in the East and missed returning to the Finals by one game, when a furious comeback in the fourth quarter of Game 7 against the Boston Celtics fell just short as Butler missed a potential go-ahead 3-pointer with 16 seconds left. A year later, the Heat got revenge on the Celtics, holding off a 3-0 comeback to win in Game 7 in Boston and return to the Finals, this time as a No. 8 seed. Butler’s playoff performances became so iconic, the nickname Playoff Jimmy began to stick.
But Butler’s postseason performances began to stand in contrast to his regular-season production, especially as injuries kept him out of a combined 40 games during the past two seasons. Butler also missed the Heat’s entire first-round playoff loss to the Celtics in 2024 with a sprained MCL but said later during a radio interview that if he’d been healthy, the Heat would have beaten the Celtics, who went on to win the title. Heat president Pat Riley directed a comment toward Butler at his end of the season news conference, saying, “If you’re not on the court playing … you should keep your mouth shut.” Then, Riley declined to reward a maximum contract to Butler at age 35, despite the two NBA Finals appearances, again reiterating his desire for the veteran to be on the floor more often.
Butler dropped the antics he had become known for on media day — emo hair in 2023, dreadlocks the year before that — and said he wanted to focus on the season ahead. But in December, ESPN reported that Miami was open to trading Butler. When Riley issued a statement the day after Christmas that the Heat “are not trading Jimmy Butler,” it was unclear to whom the declaration was directed — the public or Butler. Meanwhile, Butler was missing in action for most of this time. He rolled an ankle Dec.20 and missed 13 days with an illness.
He returned for a back-to-back in the first two days of the new year, although Butler indicated the team accused him of not playing his hardest in the first game. After the second game, a blowout loss to the Pacers, Butler said he had lost his joy for basketball and that it could “probably not” be found in Miami.
Butler was suspended for seven games Jan. 3, a day after the rant, as Miami issued a second statement: “Jimmy Butler and his representative have indicated that they wish to be traded, therefore, we will listen to offers.”
In a meeting with Riley during that suspension, Butler said he would not sign a new deal in Miami and intended to use his $52 million player option for 2025-26 only as a trade maneuver, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Jan. 14. Butler returned for three games, but then received a second suspension Jan. 22 after he missed a team flight to Milwaukee. After he sat out two more games, the team indefinitely suspended Butler on Monday. The third suspension came when the disgruntled star walked out of morning practice after the Heat told him he’d come off the bench moving forward. Now, he’ll be suspended for at least five games, which runs through the Feb. 6 trade deadline.
Jimmy Butler has had quite the tumultuous journey in the NBA, filled with drama, intense practices, and ultimately earning himself six All-Star Game appearances.
Butler’s career started with the Chicago Bulls, where he quickly made a name for himself as a hard-nosed defender and reliable scorer. However, his time in Chicago was not without its controversies, as Butler clashed with teammates and coaches, leading to a reputation for being difficult to work with.
Things came to a head in 2017 when Butler was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite leading the team to its first playoff appearance in 14 years, Butler’s tenure in Minnesota was marked by tension and dysfunction. He famously called out his younger teammates for their lack of effort and commitment, leading to a stormy practice where he reportedly dominated the court and verbally challenged his teammates.
Butler’s next stop was the Philadelphia 76ers, where he helped lead the team to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite his brief stint in Philly, Butler continued to make waves with his demanding leadership style and high expectations for his teammates.
In 2019, Butler joined the Miami Heat and found a home where his intensity and work ethic were embraced. He led the Heat to the NBA Finals in his first season with the team and earned his sixth All-Star Game appearance.
Throughout his career, Jimmy Butler has been a polarizing figure, known for his competitiveness and drive to win at all costs. While his journey has been filled with ups and downs, one thing is certain – Jimmy Butler’s impact on the court is undeniable.
Rather, the first-year skipper was referring to Saturday’s Big 12 showdown (2 p.m. MST, ESPN+) at UCF, which, like the Cougars, is one of the best offensive teams in the league, if not the country.
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The Knights (13-7, 4-5) and Cougars (14-6, 5-4) clash at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida, for the first time this season, but for the fourth time the last two seasons.
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BYU (14-6, 5-4) at UCF (13-7, 4-5)
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The Land of Disney is also known as O-Town, and this year the “O” could stand for offense, Young said.
“They are as potent of an offensive team as there is probably in the country,” Young said. “They have got some guys who can really put the ball in the basket. They shoot a lot of 3s, play really fast, and so it will be a whoever-decides-to play-defense-first-probably-gets-the-win type of game.”
UCF’s high-powered offense starts with wing Keyshawn Hall, a 6-foot-7 junior from Cleveland who started his career at UNLV and played for George Mason last year. Hall is averaging 18.0 points in all games, and 21.4 in conference games, which leads the league.
“He is a handful,” Young said.
Then there’s 6-1 senior guard Darius Johnson, who gave the Cougars fits in three games last year, all BYU wins. Coincidentally, those BYU wins came on Jan. 13, Feb. 13 and March 13 by scores of 63-58 (Orlando), 90-88 (Provo) and 87-73 (Kansas City).
Johnson scored 18 in Orlando, 20 in Provo and 32 at the Big 12 Tournament, with six 3-pointers, against the Cougars. UCF’s other top scorer is Pacific transfer Jordan Ivy-Curry, who averages 14.5 points per game.
Veteran UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said the Knights can’t let Saunders get free. The 6-5 junior has reached double figures in six straight games, including a 26-point outburst at TCU and a 25-point outburst at Colorado.
“They have got some guys who can really put the ball in the basket. They shoot a lot of 3s, play really fast, and so it will be a whoever-decides-to play-defense-first-probably-gets-the-win type of game.”
— BYU coach Kevin Young on UCF
“We have to know where he is at all times. We have to have 10 eyes on him everywhere he is, because if you lose him for a split second, he has a shot off and it is up,” Dawkins said. “He is really good at a quick release. We need to make sure we know where he is at all times.”
BYU is averaging 81.0 points per game in all games, which is fourth in the Big 12; UCF is averaging 79.9 points, sixth in the Big 12.
In conference games only, UCF is averaging 78.7 points (third) and BYU is averaging 75.3 (sixth).
BYU is averaging a league-leading 10.5 3-pointers in conference games, while UCF is averaging 9.1 triples per league contest, which ranks fourth.
“I will put our group up against any team in the country in a 3-point shooting contest,” Young said. “But our defense will be really important in that game like it is any night, but especially against a high-powered offense like UCF has.”
The Knights obviously have the home-court advantage and have played well in Orlando after an inexplicable 99-48 loss to then-No. 7 Kansas at home on Jan. 5. On Jan. 18, UCF fell 69-68 at home to No. 6 Houston, which is the closest any Big 12 team has come to beating the Cougars.
If BYU has an advantage, it is that the Cougars are good at attacking the offensive glass and UCF is not good at defensive rebounding.
It is another Quad 1 opportunity for BYU, which is coming off a 93-89 overtime win over Baylor in Provo. The Cougars, who have a NET ranking of 36 (UCF is 62), flew to Florida on Thursday to give themselves a chance to get acclimated to the two-hour time difference.
Kenpom.com gives BYU a 51% chance to win.
“It is an important stretch for us,” Young said, alluding to a home game against Arizona on Tuesday, followed by a trip to Cincinnati and West Virginia after that. “Obviously, playing on the road anywhere is hard. There are some really quality teams (we play) on the road.”
It is also big for UCF, which walloped TCU 85-58 at home last week before falling 91-87 at Kansas. Dawkins has already started calling for UCF fans to fill their building, after BYU fans comprised about one-third of the fans at the arena last year.
“Our guys need to come out with the mindset that, hey we gotta take care of and defend our home court,” Dawkins said. “With that, we need our student section and Knight Nation to come out and give us the support that they have been giving us all year. I think we have had a good home-court environment in large part because of them. Their ability to come out and bring energy and enthusiasm has been amazing. So we need them again.”
“We are in a good spot. It kind of grinds the gears a little bit when you see the (standings), thinking about the one-possession games that didn’t go our way. But I think those games have helped us. I think they have helped us find ways to dig in,” Young said. “I think they will help us even more as we go through this thing. We just want to focus on the next game and just keep moving up those standings one game at a time.”
UCF guard Keyshawn Hall shoots during game against Iowa State Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. Hall will present a challenge for BYU when it faces the Knights Saturday afternoon in O-Town. | Charlie Neibergall. Associated Press
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Saturday’s college basketball schedule will feature 21 teams currently ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 poll in action as the calendar turns to February. The action begins when No. 8 Tennessee hosts No. 5 Florida in Knoxville.
The Gators are currently in a tie for third place in the SEC standings with Missouri, while Tennessee dropped its fourth game in conference play earlier this week with a loss to Kentucky at home.
One of the best rivalries in sports will also take place this weekend when No. 2 Duke hosts North Carolina. The Blue Devils have won 14 consecutive games, which marked the first time the program accomplished the feat since the 2014-15 campaign – the same year the program won a national championship.
Bracketology: North Carolina is first team out of bracket heading into game vs. Duke looking for crucial win
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One of the final games on the calendar will see No. 12 Kentucky host Arkansas. Former Kentucky coach John Calipari is returning to Rupp Arena this weekend for the first time after departing the program this offseason for the vacant job at Arkansas. Calipari spent 15 years with Kentucky and this will mark the lone scheduled meeting between the programs.
Odds via SportsLine consensus | All times Eastern
Arizona at Arizona State
1 p.m. | CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App and Paramount+ with Showtime (try it free)— When Arizona gets going, the Wildcats can be hard to stop. The Wildcats rank first in the Big 12 in scoring at 79.6 points per game during conference action, and it’s not just about jacking up a ton of high-variance 3-points. Coach Tommy Lloyd’s team can be reliably counted on to get a ton of good 2-point looks and to reach the free-throw line. If Caleb Love happens to be hitting from the outside, it’s an added bonus that can make Arizona lethal. Scoring can be a chore at times for the Sun Devils, and they may struggle to keep it close in the end. Pick: Arizona -7 — David Cobb
No. 11 Kansas at Baylor
4 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV (Try for free) — After struggling against UCF at home earlier this week, Kansas was able to pull away at the end and secure a 91-87 win. Baylor has been up-and-down this season — particularly in conference play — and has a 5-4 record against Big 12 competition. The X-Factor in this game is Baylor star freshman VJ Edgecombe. If he has a big day, Baylor should pull off the upset at home. Prediction: Baylor +1 — Salerno
North Carolina at No. 2 Duke
6:30 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV (Try for free) — North Carolina is erratic and flawed but won’t be lacking in talent or motivation. Much will be made — and rightfully so — about how the Tar Heels will try and contain Duke star Cooper Flagg. But the Blue Devils must also slow down a deep group of perimeter weapons for the Tar Heels. RJ Davis, Ian Jackson and Seth Trimble have each gone for 25+ points at least once this season and will be raring to go for this one. Look for UNC to produce enough offensive fireworks to keep it competitive. Pick: North Carolina +13.5 — Cobb
Arkansas at No. 12 Kentucky
9 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV (Try for free) — This game should go down as one of the most entertaining games of the season. Arkansas is off to a lackluster start in SEC play, but a road win over the Wildcats would be its biggest win of the season. Arkansas will keep this game close, but Kentucky will walk away with a win. Pick: Arkansas +11.5 — Salerno
No. 5 Florida at No. 8 Tennessee
12 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV (Try for free) — There are no easy games in the SEC. After getting off to a 14-0 start and becoming the last undefeated team in the sport, Florida will mark Tennessee’s seventh-ranked matchup in SEC play. On the flip side, this will be the third-ranked team Florida has seen in SEC play, which includes a 73-43 win over this same Tennessee team earlier this season. Look for Tennessee to bounce back and cover the spread. Prediction: Tennessee -3.5 — Cameron Salerno
With college basketball season in full swing, Saturday’s slate of games features several exciting matchups between top-ranked teams. One of the most anticipated games of the day is the showdown between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Baylor Bears. Both teams are ranked in the Top 10 and are looking to make a statement with a big win.
In addition to the Kansas vs. Baylor game, there are several other Top 25 matchups that are sure to be thrilling to watch. Here are some predictions for Saturday’s games:
1. Kansas vs. Baylor – This game is a battle between two powerhouse teams, but I predict that Baylor will come out on top with a narrow victory. Baylor’s strong defense and balanced scoring attack will be too much for Kansas to handle.
2. Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s – Gonzaga is the top-ranked team in the country and they are firing on all cylinders. I predict that they will cruise to a comfortable win over Saint Mary’s.
3. Villanova vs. Creighton – Villanova is always a tough team to beat, especially at home. I predict that they will edge out Creighton in a close game.
4. Texas Tech vs. Texas – This in-state rivalry game is always intense, but I predict that Texas Tech will come out on top with a hard-fought win.
5. Michigan vs. Ohio State – Michigan has been playing well this season, but Ohio State is a tough opponent. I predict that Ohio State will pull off the upset and hand Michigan their first loss of the season.
These are just a few of the exciting games happening on Saturday. Be sure to tune in and watch as some of the top teams in the country battle it out on the court. Who do you think will come out on top in these matchups? Let us know in the comments below!
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