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Inside the numbers: LeBron James and his path to 50,000 points in the NBA, including playoffs
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Another milestone awaits LeBron James: 50,000 NBA points. He’s one point away from getting to that number, which takes into account his regular season and playoff scoring. By NBA rule, the 99 points he’s scored in play-in tournament games and the 2023 in-season tournament final don’t count, so he’s officially at 49,999 for now. James ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 USC hopes to build off first conference title in 31 years in Big Ten tournament
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
With their first regular season conference championship in 31 years in hand, Southern California will turn its attention to the Big Ten tournament. The second-ranked Trojans know winning that championship will be difficult. “The Big Ten tournament is three games in three days against NCAA Tournament quality teams,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong relishes ‘intense’ rivalry with Bayern Munich in the Champions League
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Get ready for games four and five this season in one of the most dynamic rivalries in European soccer. Bayer Leverkusen heads to Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday hoping to derail an otherwise successful first season for Bayern coach Vincent Kompany. “Of course this game’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals take on the Rangers after shootout victory
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Washington Capitals (39-14-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (31-26-4, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals after the Capitals took down the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in a shootout. New York is 31-26-4 overall with a 10-9-0 record against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings take losing streak into home matchup against the Blues
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
St. Louis Blues (29-27-6, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (31-20-8, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings look to break their four-game losing streak when they play the St. Louis Blues. Los Angeles has a 31-20-8 record overall and a 19-3-3 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose visits Buffalo after shootout win
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
San Jose Sharks (16-37-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (24-29-6, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sabres -240, Sharks +197; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks visit the Buffalo Sabres after the Sharks took down the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders and Jets face off in non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Winnipeg Jets (42-15-4, in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (27-26-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -167, Islanders +140; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders and the Winnipeg Jets square off in a non-conference matchup. New York has a 14-13-2 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets bring win streak into matchup with the Lightning
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets (30-22-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (35-21-4, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -178, Blue Jackets +148; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Tampa Bay Lightning trying to continue a four-game win streak. Tampa Bay has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators visit the Blackhawks after Pinto’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Ottawa Senators (30-25-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (19-35-7, in the Central Division) Chicago; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Shane Pinto’s two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Senators’ 5-4 shootout loss. Chicago has a 12-15-3 record in home games and a 19-35-7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs take road winning streak into game against the Golden Knights
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs (38-20-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (36-18-6, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to keep a four-game road win streak going when they face the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas is 36-18-6 overall and 22-6-3 in home games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia wins toss and opts to bat against India in the first Champions Trophy semifinal
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Australia won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday. The two sides meet in a re-match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad, which Australia won for its sixth ODI title. India had topped group ... Read More »
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