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Drake bet $1 million on the New England Patriots to defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on February 8, but Seattle won 29-13. He then turned $30,000 into $7 million on Stake.com roulette, as shown in a video where he cheers hits on numbers like 11 and 14. Stake celebrated him as the 'king of roulette,' while fans joked about his sports betting retirement and revived the Drake Curse talk. The rapper has a history of big Stake bets, mixing losses with promo deals.

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After losing $1 million on the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, Drake posted a video spinning roulette with the caption 'I'm off sports betting…sticking to what I know.' Hours later, his pivot delivered a massive payday.

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In Chelsea's 3-1 victory at Molineux on February 7, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel decided by a 3-2 vote that a 49th-minute challenge on Joao Pedro warranted a third penalty, as Sa's extended leg made clear contact. Yet they unanimously backed VAR's non-intervention, since it didn't meet the 'clear and obvious error' bar for overturning the on-field call, and no red card was needed due to lack of force. Pedro had already earned two first-half penalties converted by Cole Palmer for his hat-trick, helping Chelsea extend their streak to four under Liam Rosenior and rise to fifth with 44 points from 26 games. Fans aired confusion over the VAR threshold, fueling jokes about a near 'penalty hat-trick' and ongoing referee debates.

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Joao Pedro leapt for a high ball, but Wolves keeper Jose Sa's raised boot caught his thigh— a moment the panel later deemed penalty-worthy.

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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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The 26-year-old Egyptian, who joined City for £59 million last year and scored eight Premier League goals in his debut season, has played just 206 league minutes this term with no goals. Villa, sitting second with 42 points from 20 games, want attacking depth for their top-four push, though City view him as vital rotation and a winter exit looks unlikely. Fans are excited at the idea of him linking up with Ollie Watkins, while Spurs have also enquired amid the open transfer window until February 3.

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Omar Marmoush has lit up the Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt, but back at Manchester City, he's barely getting off the bench. Now Aston Villa are reportedly circling for a January boost.

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Curtis Jones scored first, Szoboszlai added a clinical second from Mohamed Salah's pinpoint pass, and Salah sealed it from the penalty spot in Liverpool's comfortable FA Cup victory over Brighton. The Hungarian midfielder shrugged off Steven Gerrard comparisons post-match, saying he aims to write his own story while hitting double figures for goals this season. Salah called him one of the world's best, Slot eyes him as future captain, though old quotes about Real Madrid dreams stirred fan chatter—no bids exist with his contract to 2028.

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Dominik Szoboszlai latched onto a perfect Salah pass and slotted home, capping Liverpool's dominant 3-0 win at Anfield with an all-action display that had fans buzzing.

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Dutch club Feyenoord relocated their training to their base in Tubize, Belgium, approximately 137km from Rotterdam, to allow new signing Raheem Sterling to gel with his teammates as quickly as possible. Coach Robin van Persie confirmed the decision.

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The 18-year-old Barca star, who placed second in last year's Ballon d'Or, missed the first-half kick after Dani Olmo's opener, paving the way for Girona's Fran Beltran equalizer and Thomas Lemar's late winner. Despite completing the most dribbles and earning a 7.9 rating while battling illness, Yamal's slip handed Real Madrid the La Liga lead with Barca now two points back at 58 from 24 games. Fans clashed online over whether he's truly better than Chelsea's Cole Palmer, who has eight Premier League goals this season including a hat-trick, citing career stats, positions, and Yamal's Euro 2024 heroics at a young age.

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Lamine Yamal stepped up to the penalty spot, feverish but determined, only to see his shot cannon off the post in Barcelona's stunning 2-1 defeat to Girona.

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The Magpies jetted into Azerbaijan today, modeling their new adidas Originals collection ahead of the first-leg play-off against Qarabag FK at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium (17:45 UTC kickoff). Manager Eddie Howe promised his strongest XI, with Joelinton back from injury as a key boost, though Emil Krafth is out for the season after knee surgery. Fans filled Baku streets with flags, one even joking about a £1.08 taxi ride from hotel to bar, as the squad hit the training pitch under lights to prep for Qarabag's tough home challenge.

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Newcastle's players stepped off the plane in sleek navy tracksuits, flashing smiles as they touched down in Baku for tomorrow's big Champions League knockout test.

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Chelsea supporters expressed frustration over former manager Enzo Maresca's decisions to bench midfielder Andrey Santos despite his fitness and deploy right-back Malo Gusto in midfield. Discussions highlighted Santos' strong recent performances alongside Moisés Caicedo, which reduced Caicedo's workload and provided team balance. Fans also criticized tactical choices such as the lineup against Atalanta and underutilization of players like Nkunku and Palmer.

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President William Ruto nominated Ida Betty Odinga, widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who passed away in October 2025, as Kenya's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP on January 23, 2026. During Friday's vetting by the National Assembly's Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, she shared her background—from a childhood raised by her nurse mother in Gem and Migori to earning a geography degree that ignited her environmental passion—and highlighted her decades of leadership in public service and advocacy. Odinga declared her personal net worth at KSh 500 million, separate from family assets, and committed to championing global efforts to halt environmental destruction if approved.

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Dr. Ida Betty Odinga sat before Kenyan lawmakers, her voice steady as she honored her late husband Raila and pledged to protect the planet.

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A 103-second clip from Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals shows the Chicago Bulls' iconic player introductions, with pulsing skyline graphics and dramatic music as the team clinched their fifth title in seven years over the Utah Jazz. Fans share goosebumps and confessions of awe, from Chicago natives to rivals feeling the old dread, praising Ray Clay's signature style and the era's unmatched aura. Many contrast it with modern NBA intros, calling it the peak of sports presentations that no team has topped.

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Ray Clay's booming voice echoes: 'From North Carolina, at guard, 6'6", Michael Jordan.' That 1997 call still sends chills through fans worldwide.

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After a 2-0 FA Cup win over Salford City, Guardiola confirmed Savinho is close to returning from a seven-week quad injury, praising his dazzling dribbling and predicting he'll become an unbelievable winger on both flanks once he sharpens his end product. Jeremy Doku is also nearing a comeback from a calf issue, with new loanee Antoine Semenyo already impressing amid squad rotations. Sitting second in the Premier League, four points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, City face Newcastle next on February 21 as key returns like John Stones and Mateo Kovacic bolster their title charge.

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Pep Guardiola lit up his post-match presser with glowing words on Savinho, the young Brazilian winger who's just days from boosting City's attack.

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ESPN spotlighted Terry Smith, the Northern California artist and former Stanford basketball player behind the San Jose Sharks' original 1991 logo that drove record merchandise sales and influenced designs like Seattle's Kraken. Smith sketched dozens of concepts inspired by the Bay Area's edgy vibe, creating a bold shark that departed from stuffy era crests and endured through refinements and throwbacks until 2007. Beyond hockey, his career includes art directing God of War and The Sims, illustrating Fleer baseball cards, and leading design at NBA THE RUN, showcasing Black excellence in sports and art. Fans continue praising it as one of hockey's all-timers.

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Terry Smith stands proudly with classic teal Sharks jerseys, the fierce shark he drew chomping a hockey stick still turning heads three decades later.

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Dave Moody and Nate Ryan received the 2026 American Motorsports Media Award of Excellence as co-recipients during a ceremony at Daytona International Speedway. Moody, who has called races since 1978 and leads MRN's NASCAR coverage, was praised for his signature 'trouble!' calls from the turns. Ryan, a veteran journalist from outlets like USA Today and co-host of 'Hauler Talk,' earned acclaim for his lyrical writing. Separately, Mike Joy picked up the 2025 NMPA Myers Brothers Award, capping his 57-year career leading NASCAR broadcasts.

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Dave Moody beamed with his plaque amid cheers from peers at Daytona's media center, a heartfelt moment for the veteran announcer known as 'The Godfather.'

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