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Philippe Clement described Rangers' 2-0 home loss to St Mirren as their worst performance during his tenure. This defeat followed their Scottish Cup exit against Queen’s Park, raising concerns about the team's future. Although Clement led Rangers to a League Cup win after his appointment, the club is now 13 points behind Celtic.

Shakur Stevenson maintained his unbeaten record by stopping Josh Padley in the ninth round to retain the WBC lightweight title in Riyadh. This marks his second title defense, with Padley unable to withstand Stevenson's precision and skill, despite stepping in as a last-minute replacement. Stevenson's strategic body shots were crucial in securing the victory.

Celtic's controversial disallowed goal against Hibernian reignites debate on VAR's role. Despite Celtic's 2-1 loss, manager Brendan Rodgers questions the evidence supporting the VAR decision while urging transparency in the technology. The incident drew attention back to the challenges VAR presents in ensuring fair play in Scottish football.

Brighton and Hove Albion delivered a stellar performance in their 4-0 win against Southampton, advancing to eighth place in the Premier League. Joao Pedro's early strike set the momentum, leading to further goals by Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma, and Jack Hinshelwood. Southampton's defensive mishaps and lack of offensive pressure helped Brighton dominate the match.

Barcelona climbed back to the top of LaLiga with a 2-0 win against Las Palmas, highlighted by second-half goals from Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres. Despite Las Palmas' strong defense and goalie Jasper Cillessen's efforts, Olmo and Torres broke through. The game kept Barcelona's away unbeaten streak intact while answering Atletico Madrid's earlier surge to first place.

Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain manage a long-distance relationship as they plan their wedding. Edwards is in the UK, while Oxlade-Chamberlain plays football in Turkey. They balance their roles as parents to son Axel and their individual careers, with Edwards launching her solo music journey.

Marco Tilio, a 22-year-old on loan from Celtic FC, scored the first goal in the tense Melbourne derby between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City. This performance in the A-League highlights his attacking skill and could signal a revival in his career with Celtic.

Hunter Schafer's new passport mistakenly listed her gender as male, a result of Trump's executive orders enforcing sex-at-birth on IDs. The transgender star has publicly identified as female for years, expressing her disbelief in a TikTok video and criticizing the policies affecting transgender lives. Despite her celebrity status, Schafer emphasizes that these policies impact all transgender individuals, not altering their identities.

The New York Times Connections puzzle for February 22, 2025, features 16 words that players must sort into four thematic groups. Highlighted categories include storied sports teams and hairstyling techniques. Understanding nuanced links among words from different themes, such as sports and arts, offers a satisfying challenge to puzzle enthusiasts.

LaVar Ball, known widely for his bold persona and as the father of NBA players, has recently undergone a right foot amputation due to a medical issue. This underscores the family's ongoing battle with health-related challenges, as seen with Tina Ball’s stroke in 2017. The Ball family remains unyielding, with the sons excelling in their professional endeavors while drawing inspiration from family resilience.