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Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream RB Leipzig vs. Man City From Anywhere

Boss Pep Guardiola’s quest to win the one trophy to have eluded him at City continues as his side travels to the Red Bull Arena.

A quarterfinal spot in Europe’s greatest club competition is at stake as RB Leipzig host Man City in the first leg of this last-16 Champions League clash.

The hosts come into this match in strong form, having only lost once since the World Cup break to sit just outside of the UCL qualifying places in Germany’s Bundesliga.

While City briefly regained top spot in the English Premier League from Arsenal last week, their recent away form has been patchy at best, with three defeats on the road across all competitions since the start of 2023.

City will be without key men Kevin de Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte for this clash through injury, while Christopher Nkunku and Konrad Laimer are set to make welcome returns from the sidelines for Leipzig.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.

RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City: When and where?

Leipzig host Man City at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. local time in the UK (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US, and at 7 a.m. AEST on Thursday, Feb. 23 in Australia).

How to watch the RB Leipzig vs. Man City game online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.

Livestream the RB Leipzig vs. Man City game in the US

Wednesday’s big match at the Red Bull Arena will be available to stream on Paramount Plus, which has live broadcast rights in the US for every UEFA Champions League and Europa League fixture for the 2022/23 season.

Livestream the RB Leipzig vs. Man City game in the UK

Champions League rights in the UK are with BT Sport, with this game set to be broadcast on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate 4K channels. If you already have BT Sport as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via the BT Sport app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a BT Sport Monthly Pass account to stream the game.

Livestream the RB Leipzig vs. Man City game in Canada

If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to every Champions League match this season.

Livestream the RB Leipzig vs. Man City game in Australia

Football fans Down Under can watch this UEFA Champions League fixture on streaming service Stan Sport, which is showing every single Champions League game live in Australia this season.

Quick tips for streaming the Champions League using a VPN

With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Champions League matches may vary.
If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the «search for city or country» option.
If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 25 #752

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for March 25, No. 752.

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is a fun one, but it might make you hungry. Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far

Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: Intermission mission.

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Movie candy.

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

ROBE, BORE, WEEDS, WEED, RENT, RIND, CORN, SCAN, SPAN, SPANS, SAND, CANE, CANT, CROSS, COIN

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:

BEER, SODA, CANDY, FRIES, WATER, POPCORN, PRETZEL

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is CONCESSIONS. To find it, start with the C that’s three letters to the right on the top row, and wind down.

Toughest Strands puzzles

Here are some of the Strands topics I’ve found to be the toughest.

#1: Dated slang. Maybe you didn’t even use this lingo when it was cool. Toughest word: PHAT.

#2: Thar she blows! I guess marine biologists might ace this one. Toughest word: BALEEN or RIGHT.

#3: Off the hook. Again, it helps to know a lot about sea creatures. Sorry, Charlie. Toughest word: BIGEYE or SKIPJACK.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 25, #548

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for March 25 No. 548.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition features a fun yellow category that’s really more games-centered than sports-focused. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Rec room staples.

Green group hint: Footwear.

Blue group hint: Same team.

Purple group hint: Hoops league.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Games played on a table.

Green group: Nike shoes.

Blue group: Giants greats.

Purple group: NBA ____.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is games played on a table. The four answers are air hockey, foosball, pool and snooker.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is Nike shoes. The four answers are Air Force 1, Blazer, Pegasus and Shox.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is Giants greats. The four answers are Bonds, Mays, Ott and Posey.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is NBA ____. The four answers are All-Star Game, Cup, Draft and Finals.

Toughest Connections: Sports Edition categories

The Connections: Sports Edition puzzle can be tough, but it really depends on which sports you know the most about. My husband aces anything having to do with Formula 1, my best friend is a hockey buff, and I can answer any question about Minnesota teams.

That said, it’s hard to pick the toughest Connections categories, but here are some I found exceptionally mind-blowing.

#1: Serie A Clubs. Answers: Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Roma.

#2: WNBA MVPs. Answers: Catchings, Delle Donne, Fowles and Stewart.

#3: Premier League team nicknames. Answers: Bees, Cherries, Foxes and Hammers.

#4: Homophones of NBA player names. Answers: Barns, Connect, Heart and Hero.

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Go iPhone-Free This Spring Sale With $400 Off a Cellular Apple Watch

This might not be the latest model, but it’s still a great smartwatch at a fantastic price during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is now officially underway, and that means that the deals are coming thick and fast. One of those deals gets you a 41mm stainless steel cellular Apple Watch Series 9 for just $299, a massive $400 off the usual asking price. You’ll need to act fast, though, because this deal will only be available for a few more hours.

This lightning deal is selling fast, so we definitely recommend ordering your new Apple Watch sooner rather than later, otherwise you really do risk missing out.

In her Apple Watch Series 9 review, Lisa Eadicicco lauded the wearable’s improved performance when using Siri as well as its «wide variety of health and fitness features.» And with the added cellular support thrown in, you can continue to use your Apple Watch even when your iPhone isn’t nearby. That alone is worth the price of admission here.

As for the rest of the package, this model comes in the 41mm case size, so it won’t take over your wrist. Prefer the larger 45mm model? No problem, that’s also available at a discount — you’ll pay just $349, but again, time is running out.

Read more: Should You Upgrade to Apple Watch Series 11? Here Are the Key Features You Get

This model also features the popular always-on display feature, so you can always see the time even when your wrist isn’t raised. That might sound like table stakes, but it’s a feature that the Apple Watch didn’t have for far too long.

SMARTWATCH DEALS OF THE WEEK

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm, M/L Black Sport Band):

$359 (save $70)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm, Bluetooth, Graphite Band):

$250 (save $100)
Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm, Wi-Fi, Matte Black):

$300 (save $50)
Garmin Venu Sq 2 GPS Smartwatch (Shadow Gray):

$150 (save $100)
Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch (Black):

$120 (save $80)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

A great smartwatch can be a huge deal in your quest for better fitness. Whether you’re getting fit or staying that way, the Apple Watch is hard to beat, but prices can be steep for the latest models. Getting this previous-gen model gets you in the door for cheap, while still nabbing a premium stainless steel finish and cellular connectivity that you’d usually pay a lot more for.