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???? 3:00: Philadelphia 76ers – Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA regular season ???? 3:30: Washington Capitals – New York Islanders, NHL regular season ???? 4:30: Dallas Mavericks – Los -Angeles Clippers”, regular season the NBA ⛸️ 11:00: Figure skating – Russian Championship: rhythmic dance, short program for men and sports couples ???? 11:00: Cross-country skiing – Russian Cup, fourth stage – 10 km, women ???? 12:30: Skiing cross-country – Russian Cup, fourth stage, 15 km, men ???? 17:00: Avtomobilist – Ak Bars, KHL regular championship ???? 17:00*: World Tennis League – Group stage “Eagles” – “Comets” ???? 19:30: “Dynamo M” – “Traktor”, KHL regular season ???? 19:30: SKA – CSKA, KHL regular season ⚽️ 21:00: “Cádiz” – “Real Sociedad”, Primera, 18th round ⚽️ 21:00: Betis – Girona, First, 18th matchday ⚽️ 23:30: Alavés – Real Madrid, First, 18th matchday
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???? 3:00: Philadelphia 76ers – Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA regular season
Intrigue: Can Minnesota show itself with another contender?
Minnesota continues to perform admirably, with the best record not only in the Western Conference, but in the entire league: 20 wins and five losses. However, not everyone perceives this team as a serious championship contender. To obtain that status, you must obtain victories against serious opponents. That’s exactly what Philadelphia is. A win in this game will get people talking about the Timberwolves even more. Can Chris Finch’s men prove their ambitions?
Embiid ahead of the legends:
Joel Embiid repeated Moses Malone’s achievement for centers 41 years ago
???? 3:30: Washington Capitals – New York Islanders, NHL regular season
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Intrigue: when will Ovechkin finally score?
This isn’t even funny anymore: Alexander has failed to score a goal in 13 straight games, which is increasingly worrying his own fans. It would be nice if Washington constantly gained points and advanced to the playoff zone, but even then not everything is going well in the American capital. Ovechkin’s goals are not enough for Alexander himself to continue chasing Wayne Gretzky and the Capitals to claim a higher spot in the table.
A young debutant compatriot can help Ovechkin:
Washington’s Russian trump card? Miroshnichenko will make his NHL debut and try to revive Ovechkin
???? 4:30: Dallas Mavericks – Los Angeles Clippers, NBA regular season
Intrigue: Can Doncic break the Clippers’ winning streak?
The California team lost the first six games after the transfer of James Harden, but then Russell Westbrook made a decisive decision and asked to leave the bench on the court. This has helped the Clippers become a different team, with Tyronn Lue’s men now on a streak of eight consecutive victories. Dallas is also having a good season, but Kyrie Irving won’t be able to help them in the next game. Los Angeles does not know the status of Paul George, the decision on his participation will be made just before the game. Could Luka Doncic ruin the sailors’ vacation?
Gordon acknowledges Harden’s status:
Eric Gordon on Harden’s words “I am the system”: I understand what he means
⛸️ 11:00: Figure skating – Russian Championships: rhythmic dance, short program for men and couples
Intrigue: will there be a world dance record, which man will take the lead?
On the first day of the Russian Championships, no medals will be awarded, but many interesting stories are expected. The dancers will open on the day of the competition and we have the right to expect scores from Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin that are at least close to the world record.
Then the men will enter into combat, and all the strongest will enter into action: the two-time winner of the Grand Prix stages Vladislav Dikidzhi, Piotr Gumennik, who scored 300 points, the current champion Evgeniy Semenenko, as well as Dmitry Aliev, Matvey Vetlugin . , Alexander Samarin, Roman Savosin and others.
The last spectators will see sports couples on the ice: for the first time this season, Alexandra Boykova and Dmitry Kozlovsky will compete head to head with their former teammates Anastasia Mishina and Alexander Gallyamov. There will be a serious fight for third place and Alena Kostornaya and Georgy Kunitsa are unlikely to compete for it.
Detailed statistics of quadruple jumps performed by our skaters:
At the Grand Prix, 25 skaters successfully performed quadruples! Statistics before the Russian Championship
???? 11:00: Ski racing – Russian Cup, fourth stage. 10 kilometers, women
Intrigue: will the 18-year-old skier defeat the Olympic champion?
Despite the previous day’s relative failure in the classic 5 km race, young skier Alina Pekletsova remains the hidden favorite in the speed skating event over a double distance. Skating, and even on climbs like Kirovo-Chepetsk, is her element. Will she be able to compete this time with the Olympic champion Veronica Stepanova, for whom this distance is also her specialty? There is a good chance of this happening.
Interview with Alina Pekletsova, from which you will learn a lot about her:
Exclusive
“I’m not going to waste the money I earn.” Interview with the rising star of Russian skiing
???? 12:30: Ski racing – Russian Cup, fourth stage. 15 kilometers, men
Intrigue: Will Bolshunov achieve his tenth consecutive victory?
Skiers have run nine races since the start of the Russian Cup. Alexander Bolshunov won nine victories. Sprint, time trial, mass start, skating, classic, hard or completely broken track, severe frost or good plus – he doesn’t care about the conditions. In our ski races there is only one intrigue: who will stop this car and when. If this happens already at the Kirovo-Chepetsk stage, it will be a sensation, since San Sanych is in incredible shape.
Bolshunov is undefeated in the Russian Cup. He has no rivals:
Bolshunov won 14 races in a row. Who can stop this car?
???? 17:00: Avtomobilist – Ak Bars, KHL regular championship
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Intrigue: Will Ak Bars’ dry spell last?
The Kazan team made a perfect comeback after the winter break, beating Avangard on their own court: Zinetula Bilyaletdinov’s wards sent four unanswered goals to the Hawks. The “Bars” will probably be able to play another equally strong match, but they will face “Avtomobilist”, who lost their first match after the break: the Yekaterinburgers will be determined to rehabilitate themselves in front of their own fans.
Ak Bars is preparing to renew the contract with the team captain:
Exclusive
Radulov’s agent responded to the question about the player’s desire to sign a new contract with Ak Bars
???? 17:00*: World Tennis League. Group stage. “Eagles” – “Kites”
*Match times may change and will be confirmed.
Intrigue: how will the best Russians behave in the off-season?
There is still a week and a half until the start of the new tennis season and the best representatives of the national sport are already preparing with all their strength for 2024. In a relatively new competition, the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, this time the The Eagles team brought together three outstanding Russians: Daniil Medvedev (third racket in the world), Andrey Rublev (5) and Mirra Andreeva (57), in addition to the American Sofia Kenin (33), born in Moscow. Some of them will play in mixed doubles and others in singles. But the main thing is that, through joint efforts, they will try to lead their team to the final. We will know very soon if they will be able to do this. On the first day, our “Eagles” will face the “Cometas” (“Comets”), represented by Stefanos Tsitsipas (6), Grigor Dimitrov (14), Aryna Sabalenka (2) and Paula Badosa (64).
The best Russians will play for the Eagles:
Medvedev, Rublev and Mirra: the “Russian team” fights for the World Tennis League title!
???? 19:30: Dynamo M – Traktor, KHL regular championship
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Intrigue: will Dynamo return to first place in the table?
“Spartak” does not play on Thursday, which means that the blue and white team, if it wins, will return to the sole first place in the Western Conference table and, consequently, to the entire championship. I wonder if Nikita Gusev will be able to help his team; One effective action will be enough for him to become the third player of the season with 50 points; So far, only Nikolai Goldobin and Vladimir Tkachev have reached this mark.
Interview with the blue and white striker:
Exclusive
“At Dynamo I get excited about what is happening. “This is the first time I have had a season like this.” Interview with Ilyenko
???? 19:30: SKA – CSKA, KHL regular championship
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Intrigue: Can CSKA win the military derby for the first time this season?
In the two previous matches this season, the victory went to the St. Petersburg military team, while the SKA managed to win both alone and on someone else’s field. The capital team’s problems continued after the break: CSKA lost to its neighbors Dynamo and scored only one goal. The reigning Gagarin Cup champions are therefore not heading towards the northwest in the best of moods. SKA, on the other hand, feels much more confident after the defeat in Sochi.
Previously, SKA set a record in the KHL:
SKA set a new record in the KHL and also repeated the achievement of HC Sochi
⚽️ 21:00: Cádiz – Real Sociedad, First League, matchday 18
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Intrigue: Will Zakharyan be productive with a modest club?
The partnership is not as good in the current league season as in the Champions League. But there is still a chance to reach the top 4. It is important not to lose points against teams that are not the strongest. Ahead is the exit towards modest Cádiz. The team fights to survive and occupies 17th place in the Spanish Championship. And Cádiz has not seen victories for a long time, since the fourth day. And the next match is a good opportunity for Zakharyan to get the second point for Sociedad.
Zakharyan’s Society will play against the giants in the Champions League playoffs!
Fire in the Champions League and opportunity for Russian footballers. The main intrigues behind the European Cup draws
⚽️ 21:00: Betis – Girona, First, matchday 18
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Intrigue: will the sensational Girona continue to surprise?
Girona is the surprise of this season. After 17 rounds, the Catalans lead the La Liga standings, two points ahead of Real Madrid and nine points ahead of Barça and Atlético de Madrid. Will Girona follow Leicester’s path from the Premier League in 2016? In the next match the Blaugranas will play away from home against Betis. Tough opponent. But to qualify for the title, it is necessary to beat opponents of a similar level. Although Betis has not lost for 12 days. Girona will face a difficult match!
Do the statistics point to Girona’s championship?
Stories
Girona has a championship calendar. Teams with such indicators have already won the title.
⚽️ 23:30: Alavés – Real Madrid, First, matchday 18
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Intrigue: Will Real Madrid catch up with Girona in the table?
Real Madrid is catching up with Girona in the Spanish Championship standings. The difference between the teams is two points. Depending on the results of the next match, Madrid can catch up with the Catalans in the table (if Girona does not beat Betis). And Real visits Alavés, who lost to Girona on the last day. Ancelotti’s team should have no problems with the average First Division team. Can Alavés create a mini sensation?
Will Real Madrid have fewer doubts about refereeing?
The revolutionary decision will change the attitude towards judges. Football in Spain will be more transparent
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