Stephen Curry was the All-Star Game MVP and LeBron James finished things with a dramatic step-back jumper that closed an eventful All-Star Weekend. Michigan coach Juwan Howard awaits his fate after hitting a Wisconsin assistant in a post-game dust-up and Rory McIlroy has some pointed comments for Phil Mickelson and the Saudi Golf League.
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Here are the seven stories you'll hear about on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022:
- NBA: Team LeBron wins All Star Game, Steph Curry MVP with 16 three-pointers in his 50 points
- NBA: 75th anniversary celebrated at All Star Game, LeBron shares special moment with Michael Jordan
- COLLEGE HOOPS: Juwan Howard strikes out at Wisconsin coach after Michigan defeat
- NASCAR: Rookie Austin Cindric wins Daytona 500
- WINTER OLYMPICS: The Beijing Games come to a close with Team USA ending on 25 medals
- GOLF: Players turn their backs on Saudi Golf League, McIlroy hits out at Mickelson
- SOCCER: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores hat trick in first Barcelona start and there’s a bizarre hat trick of own goals as USWNT beats New Zealand 5-0
