Signs 10-day contract
The Nets sign Robinson to a 10-day contract.
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Released
The Indianapolis Colts cut Francois. By releasing him, the Colts save $4.875 million in salary-cap space.
Out for season
Bosh is out for the remainder of the NBA season after developing blood clots on one of his lungs.
Thank you for all the messages, love, and support. It has truly lifted my spirits through this tough… http://t.co/KdiyxIH9T8
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) February 22, 2015
Wins Florida 300
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver and Lilly Diabetes ambassador, wins at Daytona International Speedway. This is Reed’s first championship race.
For every kid that gets diagnosed with diabetes, or anything that says you can’t do something, just go out there and overcome it and do it.
Returns to club
The team welcome back Croatian midfielder Modric at training after three months off with a thigh muscle injury. With the Champions League knock out stage underway, Real Madrid have yet to find their form due to the injuries of key players Ramos, James, Khedira and Coentrão.
Traded
The Denver Nuggets trade JaVale McGee to the 76ers.
Yahoo Sources: Denver trades JaVale McGee and a first-round pick to Philadelphia. http://t.co/hVZxAS13u8
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 19, 2015
Traded
The Denver Nuggets trade Afflalo, along with Alonzo Gee, to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for three players and a lottery-protected 2016 first round draft pick.
Yahoo Sources: Portland acquires Denver's Arron Afflalo in five-player deal. http://t.co/LWorvyymv8
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 19, 2015
Contract
The Royals agree to a two-year, $13.9 million contract with the first baseman.
Cap increased
Chiefs release A.J Jenkins and Donnie Avery, increasing the cap room from less than a million to $4.8 million.
Wide receiver released
Due to injuries and lack of effective plays, The Chiefs make room on their roster by letting Donnie Avery go.
Released
Due to injuries and lack of effective plays, The Kansas City Chiefs make room on their roster by letting Jenkins go.
Wins NXT Championship
Steen (as Kevin Owens) wins the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Rival by defeating Sami Zayn via referee stoppage.
I said I would fight anyone and everyone to make things for my family better and that’s exactly what I did. Who I beat or how I beat them is irrelevant.
Wins NXT Women’s Championship
Banks pins Charlotte in a Fatal 4-Way match, which also features Bayley and Becky Lynch, at NXT TakeOver: Rival to become the new NXT Women’s Champion. This is Banks’ first Championship under the WWE umbrella.
I feel like this ten-year-old girl who started her journey watching wrestling, who was just a fan, is just – is living her dream. This is everything I’ve wanted every moment of my day – every waking moment – this is all I’ve dreamt of, and now I have it. I did it.
Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX
The New England Patriots rally from a ten-point deficit to beat the Seattle Seahawks, 28-24, in Super Bowl XLIX. Coach Belichick:
I couldn’t be prouder of this team. These guys have been counted out many times through the course of the year by a lot of people but they always believed in themselves and just kept fighting. This is a great team — a great group of competitors who never gave in, never lost their will. Mentally and physically, as tough of a group as I’ve been around, and I’ve been around some. These guys are really special.
Reigns wins 2015 Royal Rumble
Reigns wins the 2015 WWE 30-Man Royal Rumble match with help from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, earning himself a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania. After the match, Reigns speaks about preparing to face WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar.
Right now I’m going to take a moment to heal. I’m busted up, I’m bleeding everywhere. I need to go see the trainer, I need to heal up, and then I need to study some tape. I’m going against the beast, Brock Lesnar. That’s all that matters right now, WrestleMania. One goal: walk out there WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And you can believe that.
Retains title
At the 2015 WWE Royal Rumble, Lesnar successfully defends the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against John Cena and Seth Rollins in a triple threat match after pinning Rollins. The following night, Lesnar is asked about the possibility of suffering a broken rib during the encounter.
That is true. I have suffered from a lot of injuries throughout my career, but when the time comes to win I get through it, and that’s exactly what I did last night.
Breaks record
Thompson breaks the NBA record for most points scored in a quarter with 37. During the quarter, he doesn’t miss a shot, going 13-13 from the field, 9-9 from 3-point range and 2-2 on free throws. Thompson finishes the game with a career-high 52 points. Thompson:
It was kind of a blur. I wish I could go back and enjoy it some more, but moments like that go by really fast
Enters draft pool
Ray opts out of continuing his senior year at the University of Columbia, entering the NFL draft pool projected as a first-round draft pick.
Wins Sugar Bowl
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Alabama Crimson Tide 42-35 in the Sugar Bowl, the second semifinal of the College Football Playoff. Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer:
We’re good enough. That was a sledgehammer game. That was a classic.
Wins Rose Bowl
The Oregon Ducks beat the Florida State Seminoles 59-20 in the Rose Bowl, the first College Football Playoff semifinal game. Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota:
It’s incredible. I’m so proud of these guys right here. We’ve got one more to take care of.