Backlund scores 2 as Flames beat Golden Knights 6-3
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund scored two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 on Saturday night. Joel Farabee, Ryan Lomberg, Adam Klapka and Jonathan Huberdeau also scored as the Flames won for the seventh time in their last nine games at home (7-1-1). Connor Zary and MacKenzie Weegar each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Comer scores 24, Nevada knocks off Boise State 81-66 in Mountain West Conference opener
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Tayshawn Comer scored 24 points as Nevada beat Boise State 81-66 on Saturday in a Mountain West Conference opener. Comer shot 5 of 9 from the field and 13 of 14 from the free-throw line for the Wolf Pack (9-3, 1-0). Elijah Price scored 11 points and added six rebounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Durant scores 31, Sheppard has 28 as Rockets end Nuggets’ 6-game win streak
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Reed Sheppard scored the final 11 points of the third quarter to blow open a close game, and the Houston Rockets rolled past the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday. Sheppard was 6 for 9 from long range and scored 28 points. His last bucket came on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carroll’s 22 lead Xavier past Georgetown 80-77
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tre Carroll scored 22 points as Xavier beat Georgetown 80-77 on Saturday. Carroll had eight rebounds for the Musketeers (9-4, 1-1 Big East Conference). Roddie Anderson III scored 14 points and added six rebounds. Malik Moore had 14 points and shot 5 for 12, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minessale scores 27 as St. Thomas-Minnesota beats UC Riverside 92-78
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nolan Minessale scored 27 points as St. Thomas beat UC Riverside 92-78 on Saturday. Minessale shot 9 for 15 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Tommies (10-4). Carter Bjerke shot 8 for 10, including 5 for 7 from beyond the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kawhi Leonard has season-high 32 points as Clippers beat Lakers 103-88 to snap 5-game skid
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 32 points and the slumping Los Angeles Clippers rode their 3-point shooting to a 103-88 victory over LeBron James and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, snapping a five-game skid. Luka Doncic, the NBA’s scoring leader, didn’t return for the Lakers after halftime because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Paul Blackburn stays with Yankees for $2 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Paul Blackburn is remaining with the New York Yankees, agreeing Saturday to a $2 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. A former All-Star, Blackburn can earn an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Texas Tech overcomes foul trouble in stunning comeback from 17 down against 3rd-ranked Duke
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Every number on the scoreboard and every line on the stat sheet indicated No. 19 Texas Tech was in serious trouble. LeJuan Watts had already fouled out, JT Toppin was one whistle away and the Red Raiders were trying to climb all the way out of a 17-point hole against undefeated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pavel Mintyukov scores with 3:29 left to lift Ducks past Blue Jackets, 4-3
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pavel Mintyukov slid a shot from the slot past Elvis Merzlikins with 3:29 left and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night. Mikael Granlund threaded a pass from the right circle to set up Merzlikins, and also scored. Jacob Trouba and Mason McTavish added goals to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conway and Latham pile on the runs as New Zealand sets the West Indies 462 to win the 3rd test
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Tom Latham and Devon Conway earned a unique place in test history Sunday when their 192-run second innings partnership paved the way for New Zealand’s declaration at 306-2 on the fourth day of the third cricket test against the West Indies. Latham made the declaration at drinks in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers beats Kings 98-93 to sweep home-and-home series
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Deni Avdija had 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 98-93 on Saturday night to sweep a home-and-home series. The Trail Blazers beat the Kings 134-133 in overtime at home Thursday night on Avdija’s late free throws. He has scored 20 or ... Read More »
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