Missed the headlines from February 2025? This page pulls together every story we ran that month — quick, useful summaries and where to follow each update. If you want to catch a match, a fight, or a TV scoop, start here.
Boxing: The big talk was the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol rematch on February 22, 2025. It took place at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena and viewers could buy the DAZN PPV or order via PPV.com for $25.99. Beterbiev was defending a title after beating Bivol in October 2024, and promoters billed the full card as one of the biggest of the era. If you missed it live, check DAZN highlights and official fight clips for the key rounds and judge cards.
Cricket: India faced Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy and the match swung wildly. Bangladesh were 35/5 before Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali steadied the innings with valuable fifties to post a competitive total. India replied with Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli leading an aggressive chase, while fans kept asking about Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the bowling attack. For scorecards and analysis, look up the official ICC match report and our game recap for key moments.
English football had two big fixtures. Brighton hosted Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round on February 8, 2025. Kickoff was 8pm GMT on ITV4 and streaming on ITVX. Chelsea tried to protect recent momentum while Brighton hoped to bounce back; injuries left Mats Wieffer and Wesley Fofana watching from the sidelines. Earlier in the month, Real Madrid traveled to Espanyol on February 1. Real had a strong run and saw returns like Vinicius Jr., making the match a competitive test for a struggling Espanyol trying to climb the table.
There was also a lighter viral moment from Sunderland. A player's cheeky reaction after colliding with a linesman grabbed social attention and adds a reminder that football entertains off the scoreline too. Sunderland’s run under manager Régis Le Bris kept fans optimistic and social feeds buzzing.
TV and streaming: Netflix's The Recruit got fresh attention as creator Alexi Hawley sounded optimistic about a season three. Positive feedback and Noah Centineo's popularity were cited as reasons fans might see more episodes, possibly filmed in new international locations. We tracked comments from the creative team and what to watch for if Netflix renews the show.
Want to dig deeper? Click each headline on this archive for full stories, official links, and streaming details. Set reminders for pay-per-view events, follow club and fight pages for live updates, and subscribe to Desert Rose Daily to get alerts when we post fresh reports or match recaps.
Use this archive as your hub: fight streams, ICC match reports, FA Cup broadcast info, La Liga lineups, viral clips, and TV renewal news are all a click away. Bookmark the page and check back — we update daily with breaking coverage and follow-ups.
Stay tuned daily.
The rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, set for February 22, 2025, is available on DAZN PPV or PPV.com for $25.99. Taking place in Riyadh's Kingdom Arena, the fight signals Beterbiev's first title defense since beating Bivol in October 2024. The event is labeled as the century's greatest fight card, featuring a full lineup of enticing bouts.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash saw India and Bangladesh go head-to-head in a gripping battle. Bangladesh, after a shaky start, managed to post a competitive score thanks to fifties from Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali, recovering from 35/5. In response, India aimed to make an assertive chase led by Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, with questions hanging over the absence of Jasprit Bumrah in their bowling line-up.
During a Sunderland match, a player's comedic reaction to an on-field collision with a linesman became a viral sensation. Amidst the team's successful streak under Régis Le Bris, the player's playful antics highlighted football's entertainment side, much to the delight of fans and social media users.
Brighton meets Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round on February 8, 2025. Catch it live at 8pm GMT on ITV4 or stream via ITVX. Chelsea seeks to maintain momentum after recent wins, while Brighton aims to bounce back post-defeat. Key players like Mats Wieffer for Brighton and Wesley Fofana for Chelsea are sidelined due to injuries.
As Real Madrid gears up to face Espanyol in a crucial La Liga encounter, the stakes are high for both teams. Ancelotti's squad sees key returns like Vinicius Jr., promising an intense match. With Real Madrid in the lead and on a winning streak, Espanyol fights to climb up from the bottom, having remained unbeaten in their last three matches. Exciting lineups hint at a compelling contest on February 1, 2025.
Creator Alexi Hawley expresses confidence in the renewal chances of Netflix's *The Recruit* for a third season. He reveals optimism driven by positive feedback from Netflix and the continued popularity of actor Noah Centineo. The show's potential future includes more international filming, with hopes centered on its strong second season performance.