February 23rd, 2025

National Sports

Jones, Texas A&M Aggies take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

Texas A&M Aggies (10-15, 3-10 SEC) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (18-9, 5-8 SEC) Starkville, Mississippi; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State hosts Texas A&M in a matchup of SEC teams. The Bulldogs have gone 9-3 at home. Mississippi State ranks fourth in the SEC with 26.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Madina ... Read More »

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No. 25 Illinois visits No. 4 USC after Watkins’ 28-point showing

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini (21-6, 11-5 Big Ten) at USC Trojans (24-2, 14-1 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 USC takes on No. 25 Illinois after JuJu Watkins scored 28 points in USC’s 83-75 win over the Michigan State Spartans. The Trojans have gone 13-1 at home. USC has a ... Read More »

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Micheaux leads Virginia Tech against Cal after 21-point game

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

California Golden Bears (22-6, 10-5 ACC) at Virginia Tech Hokies (16-10, 7-8 ACC) Blacksburg, Virginia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech plays Cal after Rose Micheaux scored 21 points in Virginia Tech’s 75-74 loss to the Stanford Cardinal. The Hokies have gone 10-5 at home. Virginia Tech is 0-1 in games decided by ... Read More »

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No. 2 Texas visits Turner and Georgia

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

Texas Longhorns (26-2, 12-1 SEC) at Georgia Bulldogs (10-17, 2-11 SEC) Athens, Georgia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgia takes on No. 2 Texas after Trinity Turner scored 28 points in Georgia’s 79-63 loss to the LSU Tigers. The Bulldogs have gone 8-7 at home. Georgia is 6-15 against opponents over .500. The Longhorns ... Read More »

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UNC Wilmington visits Towson following Johnston’s 21-point performance

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

UNC Wilmington Seahawks (12-14, 6-7 CAA) at Towson Tigers (9-16, 7-7 CAA) Towson, Maryland; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Towson hosts UNC Wilmington after India Johnston scored 21 points in Towson’s 67-51 victory against the Northeastern Huskies. The Tigers are 5-6 in home games. Towson is 1-4 in games decided by less than 4 ... Read More »

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Pittsburgh takes on Clemson following Faye’s 21-point outing

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

Clemson Tigers (13-13, 6-9 ACC) at Pittsburgh Panthers (11-17, 3-12 ACC) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh plays Clemson after Khadija Faye scored 21 points in Pittsburgh’s 69-55 loss to the Florida State Seminoles. The Panthers are 8-7 in home games. Pittsburgh gives up 67.0 points and has been outscored by 5.1 points ... Read More »

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Angel Yin wins LPGA Thailand tournament for 2nd career title

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) — Angel Yin shot a blemish-free final round to win the LPGA Thailand tournament by a stroke from a fast-finishing Akie Iwai of Japan and claim her second tour title on Sunday. The 26-year-old American made seven birdies — and no bogeys — for a four-round total of 28-under 260 at Siam ... Read More »

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South Korean skater Kim wins Four Continents to prevent American sweep of podium

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Local favorite Kim Chae-yeon of South Korea won the Four Continents figure skating competition with a near-flawless free skate on Sunday to prevent an American sweep of the podium. Kim, who led after the short program, produced a season’s best score of 148.36 in the free skate to finish with ... Read More »

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Sacramento and Charlotte meet for non-conference showdown

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

Charlotte Hornets (14-41, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (28-28, 10th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Sacramento Kings host the Charlotte Hornets in non-conference play. The Kings have gone 14-14 at home. Sacramento ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 48.8 points per game in ... Read More »

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Portland visits Utah, looks to break road slide

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

Portland Trail Blazers (24-33, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (14-42, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland hits the road against Utah looking to stop its three-game road skid. The Jazz are 6-33 in conference play. Utah is sixth in the league with 12.3 ... Read More »

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Toronto hosts Phoenix, looks to stop home skid

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

Phoenix Suns (27-29, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (17-39, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -1; over/under is 228 BOTTOM LINE: Toronto plays Phoenix looking to end its four-game home slide. The Raptors have gone 12-18 at home. Toronto is ninth in the league ... Read More »

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