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British wildcard Arthur Fery stunned Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6(7-4), 6-0 to reach Wimbledon’s semi-finals, becoming the first men’s wildcard to reach the last four in 25 years and setting up a clash with Alexander Zverev; the 23-year-old has risen from outside the top 500 18 months ago due to injury, has earned about £900,000 in prize money, and will leave Wimbledon as Britain’s new No.1 as his fairytale run continues.
England clinched top spot in Group 2 of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a dominant nine-wicket victory over New Zealand at The Oval, chasing 164 in 17.2 overs as Wyatt-Hodge hit 89* and Dunkley 49* in an unbroken 128-run stand to seal the win and secure a semi-final against India or South Africa.
After a 5-4 defeat in Paris left Bayern with a 1-goal deficit, Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl praised the performance as grandiose and criticized PSG for celebrating as if they'd already won, saying the return leg at the Allianz Arena remains wide open.
In The Masked Singer Season 14 Episode 11, Pangolin is revealed to be Rachel Platten, who sang 'It Must Have Been Love' by Roxette. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg correctly guessed Platten, with other panelists offering guesses like Lea Michele. With Pangolin unmasked, the finale contenders are Galaxy Girl, Cat Witch, Pugcasso, and Crane.
Harry Brook struck 100 off 51 to anchor England’s chase of 165 as they overcame Pakistan by two wickets in Pallekele, promoting himself to No. 3 and guiding England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals; the innings survived early trouble, with Dawson taking 3-24 and Archer finishing the chase, while Brook became the third England player to score centuries in all three formats.
Canada will face Sweden and the United States will play Switzerland in the women’s curling semi-finals at Milano Cortina 2026 on Friday, Feb 20, with Sweden finishing top of the round-robin at 7-2 and the U.S. and Switzerland both at 6-3. The semi-finals kick off at 14:05 CET to decide who advances to the gold medal game. Viewers can watch via regional broadcasters and streaming platforms depending on country (e.g., CBC/TSN in Canada, NBC Olympics/Peacock in the U.S., BBC in the UK, and various European partners).
At Milano Cortina 2026, the men’s ice hockey semi-finals are on Feb 20 with Finland vs Canada (16:40 CET) and the United States vs Slovakia (21:10 CET). Canada, USA, Finland, and Slovakia advanced from the quarterfinals, and the gold-medal game is set for Feb 22; broadcasts and streaming are available via regional media rights holders and the Olympic Channel.
Canada and Czechia are set to face off in the IIHF World Junior semi-finals, with Canada holding a historical advantage but recent results favoring Czechia. Both teams have improved since their last encounter, and the game could hinge on discipline and early momentum. Canada boasts a strong power play and goal-scoring ability, while Czechia aims to capitalize on Canada's penalties and start strong.
The UEFA Women's Champions League knockout phase draw has been announced, setting the bracket from the play-offs to the final in Oslo on 23 May, with matches starting in February and culminating in the final at Ullevaal Stadion.
Manchester City and Newcastle United advanced to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup, with City defeating Brentford 2-0 and Newcastle beating Fulham 2-1, as both teams aim to secure the trophy again this season.
Jannik Sinner advanced to the semi-finals of the Paris Masters by defeating Ben Shelton, bringing him closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking, and will face Alexander Zverev in the next round after Zverev's victory over Daniil Medvedev.
Coco Gauff, the defending champion and world number three, advanced to the China Open semi-finals by defeating Eva Lys in straight sets, showcasing strong performance and confidence, and will face either Amanda Anisimova or Jasmine Paolini next.
Great Britain was eliminated from the Billie Jean King Cup 2025 semi-finals after a 2-0 loss to the United States, with key matches featuring Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal falling short against top American players, as the US advanced to face Italy in the final.
Amanda Anisimova defeated Iga Swiatek in the US Open quarter-finals, avenging her Wimbledon loss, and advanced to the semi-finals where she will face either Naomi Osaka or Karolina Muchova. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime secured their spots in the men's semi-finals, setting up high-stakes matches. Anisimova's victory was marked by a dramatic net-cord on match point, highlighting her remarkable run in the tournament.
Day 16 of UEFA Women's EURO 2025 featured key matches setting up the semi-finals, with Spain securing their spot and upcoming matches including Germany vs France. France's Delphine Cascarino was a standout, and Germany, despite setbacks, remains a strong contender. The tournament continues to deliver exciting football and record-breaking moments.