Jack Norris 
Hawks forward Jalen Johnson exited Tuesday night’s 119-98 win over the Washington Wizards with a left hip flexor injury. Johnson was injured in the first quarter and ruled out after being evaluated by the training staff. He will be re-evaluated before the Hawks face the Wizards again Thursday.
América are seeking to return to winning ways against FC Juárez. After a 1-4 defeat against Tigres, the team aims to address defensive shortcomings. FC Juárez hopes to cause an upset.
The Seattle Kraken and St. Louis Blues face off in an NHL match. The Kraken are currently sixth in the Western Conference, while the Blues are 15th. Colton Parayko and Ryan Lindgren are day-to-day.
Sir Geoff Hurst, the last remaining member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, is set to host a four-night residency on P&O Cruises Britannia. Hurst will appear in the Limelight Club for a Q&A covering his career, including the 1966 World Cup and his time with West Ham.
Derrick White has been named the Eastern Conference’s best defender for the month of February. White’s defensive abilities have been increasingly recognised in recent years, having been named to the All-Defense Second Team each of the past two seasons.
América are looking to bounce back after a defeat against Tigres as they face FC Juárez in Liga MX. FC Juárez’s goalkeeper, Sebastián Jurado, said that his team must play intelligently to get points. América are currently eighth with 11 points, while FC Juárez are four places below with seven points.
The Nashville Predators have traded defenseman Nick Blankenburg to the Colorado Avalanche. In return, the Predators acquire a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. The announcement was made by Predators General Manager Barry Trotz.
The Charlotte Hornets, currently enjoying a five-game winning streak, are preparing to face the Boston Celtics. A potential playoff preview is on the cards. Derrick White’s form could be a deciding factor, along with 3-point shooting from both teams.
Maryland men’s basketball team will play Wisconsin. The Terps are aiming to bounce back after losing to Rutgers. Wisconsin has won five of its last six contests and is primed for March Madness.
The Charlotte Hornets will be without forwards Grant Williams and Tidjane Salaün when they face the Boston Celtics. Williams is out for injury management, while Salaün sustained a knee injury in the previous game. The team will need to rely on other players to fill the void in the frontcourt.