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The U.S. Olympic Men’s hockey team takes on Germany in the final preliminary game in Milan, needing at least a point to clinch first in Group C and earn a bye to the quarterfinals. The U.S. is 2-0, Germany is 1-1, and Connor Hellebuyck is expected to start in goal. The game is at Santaguilia Ice Arena, 9:10 p.m. local time (3:10 p.m. ET) and will be on USA Network with Peacock streaming.
USA, 2-0 in Group C after beating Latvia 5-1 and Denmark 6-3, eyes a clean sweep in the final group game against Germany on Feb. 15 at 3:10 p.m. ET, live on NBCOlympics.com and Peacock. Nine players have scored for the U.S., including Brady Tkachuk and Brock Nelson (two goals each); Germany sits third in Group C and will lean on Tim Stützle and Leon Draisaitl to spark a rally.
Sweden came from behind to beat Germany 4-1 in their Euro 2025 Group C match, with key goals from Rolfo, Blackstenius, Holmberg, and Hurtig, despite Germany playing most of the match with 10 players after a red card to Wamser. The result marked Sweden's first win over Germany in six Euros meetings and handed Germany their biggest defeat in the tournament. Both teams will now prepare for the quarter-finals, with Sweden set to face the Group D runner-up and Germany to face the winner of Group D.
In the latest episode of The Masked Singer, Group C took on TV themes, with performances from Clock, Poodle Moth, and Lizard. The addition of a "Wild Card" contestant added to the excitement, leaving the panel and viewers stumped with their guesses. The performances were entertaining, with strong vocals and intriguing clues, leading to speculation about the celebrities behind the masks. The internet and panelists made guesses ranging from Bette Midler to Chrissy Metz, adding to the mystery and fun of the show.
The draw for the 2024 Summer Olympics men's basketball tournament has placed Team USA in Group C alongside Serbia, South Sudan, and the winner of the qualifying tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Potential matchups against two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and Lithuania, the highest-ranked team in the qualifying tournament, could pose challenges for the United States. Despite this, Team USA remains the heavy favorite to win the tournament, with many top American players vying for a spot on the Olympic roster following the team's fourth-place finish in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The Boston Celtics must defeat the Chicago Bulls by at least 23 points and rely on the Brooklyn Nets to beat the Toronto Raptors in order to win Group C of the In-Season Tournament. If the Celtics win by a smaller margin, they still have a chance to qualify for the quarterfinals through the lone East wildcard spot, depending on other teams' results. The Orlando Magic have already secured their spot in the knockout stage.
The Sacramento Kings are one win away from securing a spot in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves. They will face the Golden State Warriors in a crucial matchup on Tuesday, with the winner of the game clinching Group C. If the Kings lose, they can still advance based on tiebreakers. The In-Season Tournament has brought increased competitiveness and engagement among players and fans.
The Boston Celtics are set to face the Toronto Raptors in their second In-Season Tournament (IST) game, with the Celtics currently holding a 1-0 record. A win would put the Celtics in control of Group C, while a loss would open up the possibility for any team in the group to advance. The Celtics dominated the Raptors in their previous matchup, giving them confidence heading into the game. The current standings in Group C show the Celtics in first place, followed by the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, and Orlando Magic.
The US men's basketball team secured a spot in the second round of the FIBA World Cup with a dominant 109-81 victory over Greece. Multiple players, including Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, and Austin Reaves, contributed to the win. The US had balanced scoring with all 12 players getting on the scoreboard. The team relied on strong defense, forcing turnovers and blocking shots. Greece, without Giannis Antetokounmpo, struggled to keep up. In other Group C action, New Zealand defeated Jordan in overtime. The US will face Jordan in their next game, while the top two teams from Group C will advance to the second phase of group play. France's elimination from the tournament was a major disappointment.
Spain and Japan have become the first two teams to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup. Spain secured their spot with a dominant 5-0 win over Zambia, while Japan comfortably beat Costa Rica 2-0. The two teams will face each other in the final match of Group C, with the winner facing the runner-up of Group A and the loser facing the top team of Group A.
Japan dominated in their Group C matchup against Zambia in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, winning 5-0. This was Zambia's World Cup debut, while Japan has more experience with eight previous appearances and a championship win in 2011. Japan's victory marked the most goals scored by any team in the tournament so far.
Martinique defeats El Salvador 2-1 in the opening match of Group C at the 2023 Gold Cup. El Salvador missed a penalty in the final minutes of the game and was unable to take advantage of their chances on goal. Martinique defended well and made changes to keep the result, despite being reduced to 10 players. Both teams have a full squad and are looking to take the first step in Group C, which includes Costa Rica and Panama.