Joe Burrow said he’s about 47 touchdown passes away from tying the Bengals’ career TD-pass record held by Andy Dalton and he’d like to break it this season, a milestone that could help fuel his hopes of an eventual MVP.
Kirill Kaprizov became the Minnesota Wild’s all-time leading goal-scorer with his 220th career goal in a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, aided by a nine-shot effort that included three posts and a video message from Marian Gaborik; the milestone highlighted a strong night for Minnesota as Zuccarello, Faber and Trenin contributed, and the Wild extended their 62-game run of not losing more than two in regulation ahead of the playoff push and trade deadline.
Paramount and Spyglass’s Scream 7 kicked off with a franchise-record $7.8 million in previews, topping Scream 6’s $5.7 million and signaling a likely $40–$50 million opening. The movie, directed for the first time by franchise creator Kevin Williamson (after Christopher Landon’s departure), carries a roughly $45 million budget (up from $35 million). Notable absences include Neve Campbell and Jenna Ortega in the new installment.
Tyrese Maxey became the Sixers’ all-time leader in made three-pointers, drilling five first-quarter triples to eclipse Allen Iverson and cap a 124-117 win over the Miami Heat, as Embiid returned from an injury scare and Philadelphia withstood a late rally to secure a key playoff-positioning victory.
The New York Knicks ended a four-game skid by routing the Brooklyn Nets 120-66, the franchise’s largest victory margin (54). After leading 88-56 through three quarters, the Knicks’ reserves exploded for a 16-0 run to start the fourth, widening the gap to 104-56. Jalen Brunson had 20 points and Landry Shamet added 18 in just 15 minutes (6-for-6 from 3), as New York shot 57.5% and limited Brooklyn to 29% shooting, also winning second-chance and fast-break battles. The victory extends the Knicks’ dominance in the series (13 straight wins) and sets a historic margin record, with a tougher test upcoming against the 76ers.
Elly De La Cruz reportedly declined a 2025 offer from the Reds that would have topped the franchise-record $225 million deal given to Joey Votto, choosing to bet on himself. The 22-year-old star posted strong numbers in his first full season—25 homers, 67 steals, and a .259/.339/.471 line—and remains under team control with arbitration eligibility next year; the Reds indicated they’ll likely revisit extension talks this spring, with Boras advising the client.
The 49ers defeated the Eagles in the wild-card round to claim the NFL's all-time postseason win record at 40, highlighting a historic franchise arc and setting up a potential No. 41 against the Seahawks.
Tyler Soderstrom and the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension, the largest guaranteed deal in franchise history, with potential to reach $131 million including an eighth-year option, reflecting the team's investment in their young star amidst their ongoing relocation plans.
Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, opened with the highest debut in the Predator franchise history, earning $40 million domestically and $80 million worldwide, aided by its PG-13 rating and positive audience reception, though it has the highest production budget at $105 million.
Predator: Badlands opened to a franchise-best $80 million worldwide, surpassing previous Predator and Alien vs. Predator openings, with strong reviews and positive word of mouth, signaling renewed interest in the franchise.
Predator: Badlands opened with a franchise-record $40M debut, outperforming expectations and contributing to a positive box office trend in 2024, driven by strong reviews, audience buzz, and a PG-13 rating that broadened its appeal.
Myles Garrett set a new Cleveland Browns single-game record with 5.0 sacks against the Patriots, surpassing Reggie White for the most by a player under 30 in league history, although the Browns trail 30-13.
'The Conjuring: Last Rites' achieved a franchise-best $34.5 million opening day, surpassing previous records and setting the stage for a potential $50 million debut, making it the biggest horror opening in 2025 and possibly the seventh-largest of the year. Despite mixed reviews, the film's strong start highlights the enduring popularity of the franchise.
The Milwaukee Brewers set a franchise record with their 14th consecutive win, aided by defensive errors from the Cincinnati Reds, including crucial mistakes in extra innings, leading to a 6-5 victory and extending their winning streak to 14 games.
The Milwaukee Brewers tied their franchise record with a 13-game winning streak after rallying from a 7-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8, maintaining their top position in MLB and NL Central, with Christian Yelich playing a key role and honoring the late Bob Uecker.