Khris Middleton’s fourth-quarter burst snaps Dallas’ skid with a 120-112 victory over Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 22 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, Daniel Gafford added a season-best 22 points and the Dallas Mavericks snapped an eight-game losing steak with a 120-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night. Max Christie and Cooper Flagg added 13 points apiece for Dallas. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dan Hurley calls UConn’s loss at Marquette a ‘choke job’ after his team responds with a win
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — After sixth-ranked UConn opened the Big East Tournament by rolling over Xavier in the quarterfinals Thursday night, Dan Hurley’s mind was still on the Huskies’ surprising defeat in their regular-season finale. “It was great to get back on the court after the choke job over the weekend,” Hurley said, referring to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Johnson scores 21 as Hawks beat Nets 108-97 for 8th straight win
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 21 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, Zaccharie Risacher scored 19 points and the Atlanta Hawks extended the NBA’s longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Brooklyn Nets 108-97 on Thursday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 18 points and CJ McCollum had 14 for Atlanta, which began the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat celebrate Adebayo with $83 jerseys, 83-cent food specials and more. His encore game: 21 points
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo’s encore performance: 21 points. Adebayo — in the game after his 83-point outburst — settled for 62 fewer points Thursday night, when he and the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 for their seventh consecutive win. Adebayo’s stat line: 6 for 20 from the field, 9 for 13 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beecher scores twice, Backlund reaches 600-point mark in 5-4 Flames win over Devils
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — John Beecher scored his first two goals for Calgary, and Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames’ 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Former Devils Kevin Bahl and Yegor Sharangovich each also scored for Calgary. Dustin Wolf made 26 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs beat Ducks 6-4 to end 8-game slide. Matthews injured on knee-on-knee hit
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander broke a tie on a power play 36 seconds into the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 on Thursday night to end an eight-game losing streak. The victory was tempered by the loss of captain Auston Matthews on a knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelle Larsson scores 28, Bam Adebayo adds 21 and Heat top Bucks 112-105 for 7th consecutive win
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 21 points in the game following his 83-point performance, Pelle Larsson had a career-high 28 points and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 on Thursday night for their season-best seventh consecutive victory. Adebayo scored 12 of his points in the fourth quarter for the Heat, who remained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James returns for Lakers after missing past 3 games because of injuries
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James returned to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls after missing the past three games because of a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot. James, 41, is averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and seven assists in 44 games this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suggs helps Magic overcome Coulibaly and the Wizards in OT for their 6th straight win
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Suggs scored a season-high 28 points and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:27 remaining in overtime as the Orlando Magic extended their longest winning streak of the season to six games with a 136-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Two nights after being embarrassed when Miami’s Bam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecutors bring 3 felony charges against Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. in domestic dispute
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Prosecutors brought three felony charges against Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr. stemming from an incident on Feb. 7 that police referred to as a domestic dispute with WNBA player and ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, according to a court document filed Thursday. The Florida State Attorney’s office in Miami-Dade County filed charges of aggravated battery with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chychrun scores third period goal to give Capitals 2-1 win over Sabres
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jakob Chychrun scored with 1:33 left to play, Charlie Lindgren made 29 saves, and the Washington Capitals beat Buffalo 2-1 on Thursday night to snap the Sabres’ eight-game win streak. Chychrun’s goal came when forward Aliaksei Protas passed to the defenseman in the circle and he fired it past Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen ... Read More »
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