By Stefania Imperioli & Nicole Wood
With the winter season quickly coming to an end, it would be a shame to overlook the immense amount of incredible success sports have seen this season. From football to basketball, this article is a compilation of some of the most notable plays made, and biggest events that are coming up soon. Football: The NFL season ended on Sunday, February 12th, when the annual Super Bowl took place. At State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35, led by their MVP, Patrick Mahomes. The game had many on the edge of their seats, especially when the Chiefs were trailing behind a whopping ten points once the refs blew the whistle for halftime. This all changed in the second half when Patrick Mahomes scored three touchdowns in the second half. One of these touchdowns occurred when Mahomes struggled for 26th yards with seconds ticking away on the clock, nearing the end of the game. But, he was able to pull it off and score the game-winning goal. The chiefs celebrated their win shortly after their game by parading through their hometown, Kansas City. This parade marks their second one in four years. Hours before the parade even began, fans flooded the streets creating what many called a, “sea of red.” Basketball: With March madness around the corner, the stakes have never been higher in the basketball world. Saturday February 18th is “Selection Saturday,” the biggest day for collegiate basketball athletes. The decisions made on that day will reveal the current top 16 seeds, as we are just over three weeks away from “Selection Sunday,” which is when the final decisions are made for seeding. The current top teams are: Alabama with a 22-3 record, Houston with a (23-3) record, Purdue with a (23-3) record, and UCLA with a (21-4) record. With these astounding statistics, there's no doubt that this year's March Madness will be one to remember. Tune in on March 14th to witness the tournament live! Soccer: On Sunday, December 18th, Lionel Messi and his team took home the 2022 World Cup. This game had many twists and turns that left fans with anticipation and excitement. Argentina started out strong in the final game with a 2-0 lead over France, but Kylian Mbappé quickly changed the course of the game when scoring two goals of his own in the second half for France. With just minutes remaining, Messi broke the tie and scored another goal, and it seemed to the fans like Argentina once again had sealed their victory. This was until Mbappé completed a hat trick, scoring a third goal with a late penalty. After this, there was a long, agonizing penalty shootout in which Argentina came out on top. Hockey: This is the biggest time of year for hockey, with the soon to be determined Stanley Cup playoffs date, hockey teams around the nation have been playing their absolute best to land in a good position for the soon to come tournament. In the current Eastern standings, Carolina, New Jersey, and the New York Rangers are the top three teams. The current records for these three dominating teams are as follows: Carolina (35-10), New Jersey (35-13), and the New York Rangers (31-14). In the current Western standings, Dallas, Winnipeg, and Colorado are the leading teams. Their records are as follows: Dallas (30-14), Winnipeg (34-19), and Colorado (28-29). With these astounding statistics, there’s no doubt that this Stanley Cup will be one you don’t want to miss! There is clearly no doubt that this sports season has been anything other than astounding. With incredible statistics across each sport, there's no doubt that the events to come will be equally incredible, and ones you won't want to miss!
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