National Sports
Former gang member Ryan Peake wins the New Zealand Open, qualifies for the British Open
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand (AP) — Ryan Peake, an Australian former bikie gang member who turned his life around through golf, earned a place at the British Open Sunday when he won the 104th New Zealand Open by one stroke. The 31-year-old from Western Australia called the win “life-changing” after sinking a par putt on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic champion Lydia Ko wins Singapore LPGA
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
SINGAPORE (AP) — Lydia Ko finally conquered the LPGA’s HSBC Women’s World Championship, clinching her first title at her 11th attempt with a dominant four-stroke win over Ayaka Furue and Jeeno Thitikul in Sunday’s final round. The 2024 Olympic gold medalist and Women’s British Open champion overcame a middling start before finding her rhythm with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gregg scores 23, Gonzaga beats San Francisco 95-75, clinched No. 2 seed in WCC tourney
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ben Gregg scored 23 points on Saturday night to help Gonzaga beat San Francisco 95-75 in the regular season finale for both teams and clinch a berth into the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament. The Bulldogs will be the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament, which begins March ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Diego FC coach, sporting director condemn homophobic chant heard at club’s inaugural home match
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas and sporting director Tyler Heaps expressed disappointment and anger after their club’s inaugural home match was marred in the second half by three occurrences of the homophobic chant frequently heard at the Mexican national team’s soccer matches. The club uniformly decried the notorious one-word Spanish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis hosts Atlanta following Jackson’s 42-point game
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Atlanta Hawks (27-33, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (38-22, fourth in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts the Atlanta Hawks after Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 42 points in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 130-128 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Grizzlies have gone 22-8 at home. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City takes road win streak into matchup with San Antonio
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder (48-11, first in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (25-33, 13th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -13.5; over/under is 237 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City visits San Antonio trying to extend its four-game road winning streak. The Spurs are 18-21 in conference play. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets face the Warriors on 6-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Golden State Warriors (32-28, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (14-45, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte heads into the matchup against Golden State after losing six in a row. The Hornets are 9-21 on their home court. Charlotte is 4-14 when it has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento plays Dallas on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Sacramento Kings (31-28, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (32-29, 10th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento seeks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Dallas. The Mavericks have gone 22-20 against Western Conference teams. Dallas is 3-8 in one-possession games. The Kings are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche land Lindgren, Wild net Nyquist, Panthers acquire Jones in busy day of NHL trades
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
Defencemen Seth Jones and Ryan Lindgren and forward Gustav Nyquist were on the move on Saturday as three Central Division teams got a jump on the NHL’s looming trade deadline. The Colorado Avalanche got the ball rolling with another splash by acquiring Lindgren and forward Jimmy Vesey in a trade with the New York Rangers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby league returns to Vegas; tries galore, big hits and a cliff-hanger finish
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rugby league returned to Las Vegas on Sunday in its continuing mission to convert Americans to football without pads, drawing 50,000 fans to Allegiant stadium where the grit of the quintessential Australian sport mixed with the glamor of the entertainment capital. Curious locals mixed with traveling fans of teams from Australia, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brennan’s 18 lead Grand Canyon over Seattle U 63-60
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Duke Brennan’s 18 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Seattle U 63-60 on Saturday night. Brennan added 12 rebounds for the Antelopes (22-6, 12-2 Western Athletic Conference). JaKobe Coles added 13 points while going 5 of 8 and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line while he also had 12 rebounds. Makaih Williams ... Read More »
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