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March 1, 2026

11 Sports Highlights From February 2026 That You Won’t Want to Miss

  • Nathan Moyse

A curated look at notable plays, performances, and funny moments from across the sports world in February 2026.

11 Sports Highlights From February 2026 That You Won’t Want to Miss

March 1, 2026

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  • Nathan Moyse

11. Mitchell freezes his defender with patience and precision

Donovan Mitchel leaves Bogdanovic hanging in this dazzling move against the Los Angeles Clippers. So smooth we had to include it.

10. Curry shows his range from well beyond the court

In a display of his legendary range, Stephen Curry went viral during the 2026 All-Star Weekend by draining a spectacular trick shot from the NBC studio set while still wearing his warmup gear.

9. Power and sportsmanship in the same moment

After delivering a thunderous spike that accidentally struck someone in the head, Japanese star Yuji Nishida immediately crossed the net to offer a sincere, bowing apology. A moment of sportsmanship that went viral for its contrast of raw power and deep respect.

8. Fritz improvises after a tough bounce

During his opening match at the 2026 Dallas Open, world No. 7 Taylor Fritz stunned the crowd by hitting a miraculous behind-the-back winner to salvage a point after a net cord had left him completely out of position.

7. Trimble delivers in rivalry time

In a dramatic finish to the season’s first “Battle of the Blues,” North Carolina senior guard Seth Trimble drilled a game-winning corner three-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to secure a stunning 71-68 comeback victory over No. 4 Duke.

6. A finish you rarely see at the line

In the men’s 500m short track preliminaries at Milano-Cortina 2026, Italian star Pietro Sighel executed a miraculous recovery after a multi-skater collision, spinning 180 degrees to cross the finish line backwards and narrowly securing his spot in the next round.

5. Improvisation under pressure at Spurs

In a moment of pure improvisation that ignited the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Dominic Solanke completed a stunning second-half comeback with an audacious scorpion kick to rescue a 2-2 draw for Tottenham against Manchester City.

4. Almodovar rises above the defense

In a high-flying highlight that captured national attention, Southeast Missouri State junior Luke Almodovar threw down a massive, “monster” dunk during a dominant victory over Southern Indiana that earned him a spot on ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10.

3. Horishima advances in unconventional fashion

Watch eventual silver medallist Ikuma Horishima cross the line backwards in the men’s dual moguls heats at Milano-Cortina 2026.

2. An unexpected rescue during a playoff final

During a high-stakes amateur playoff final in Istanbul, Istanbul Yurdum Spor captain Gani Çatan became a viral sensation after he rushed to perform emergency CPR on a seagull that had been knocked unconscious mid-air by a goalkeeper’s clearance, successfully reviving the bird before handing it to medical staff.

1. A championship decided by a marathon rally

In a historic performance at the 2025 Europe Smash in Malmö, Swedish sensation Truls Möregårdh clinched the title with a breathtaking 24-shot rally to defeat World No. 1 Lin Shidong 4-3.

Bonus: Who let the dogs out?

Did we expect dogs to participate in Milano-Cortina 2026? Not really…

That’s a wrap! See you next month for the best sports highlights of March.

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