National Sports
Chicago faces Philadelphia, looks to halt 6-game skid
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
Chicago Bulls (22-35, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-36, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago looks to end its six-game slide with a win against Philadelphia. The 76ers are 14-22 against Eastern Conference opponents. Philadelphia ranks last in the Eastern Conference with just 39.2 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flagg fun: Illinois coach suggests young Duke star should stay in school and ‘chase a girl’
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cooper Flagg has certainly lived up to the hype. So it seems a foregone conclusion the freshman phenom from Duke will become the top pick in this year’s NBA draft. Illinois coach Brad Underwood has a different idea. “I hope he stays in school. I mean, if I’m the NCAA or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sounders and Charlotte tie 2-2 on Seattle’s late own goal, spoil Morris’ record-setting night
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s Jordan Morris scored two goals on Saturday night to tie a franchise a record before an own goal in stoppage time helped FC Charlotte play the Sounders to a 2-2 tie in the season opener for both teams at a rain-soaked Lumen Field. After two errant touches by the Sounders, Idan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Maple Leafs beat Hurricanes 6-3, Steeves scores first goal
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Alex Steeves scored his first NHL goal as the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to an early lead and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 Saturday night. Pontus Holmberg had two goals and an assist, John Tavares had a goal and an assist, and David Kampf and Auston Matthews also scored for Toronto. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandon Saad snaps tie as Golden Knights edge Canucks 3-1
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brandon Saad scored off a rebound from the left circle 18 seconds into the third period to put Vegas ahead for good and the Golden Knights extended their winning streak to three games with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Vegas took sole possession of first place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flagg fun: Illinois coach suggests Duke star should stay in school and ‘chase a girl’
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cooper Flagg has certainly lived up to the hype. So it seems a foregone conclusion the freshman phenom from Duke will become the top pick in this year’s NBA draft. Illinois coach Brad Underwood has a different idea. “I hope he stays in school. I mean, if I’m the NCAA or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs defeat Hurricanes 6-3, Steeves score first NHL goal
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Alex Steeves scored his first NHL goal as the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to an early lead and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 Saturday night. Pontus Holmberg had two goals and an assist, John Tavares had a goal and an assist and David Kampf and Auston Matthews also scored for Toronto. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxime Raynaud scores 20 points, helps Stanford hold off Cal 66-61
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maxime Raynaud scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Stanford held off California for a 66-61 victory on Saturday night. Stanford led for most of the game and by as many as 17 points about midway through the second half before Cal rallied to tie the score at 61 with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nique Clifford posts double-double to lead Colorado State over UNLV 61-53
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nique Clifford totaled 14 points and 14 rebounds to help Colorado State defeat UNLV 61-53 on Saturday night. Clifford also had five assists for the Rams (18-9, 12-4 Mountain West Conference). Kyan Evans added 14 points and five assists. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson hit two 3-pointers and scored 10. The Rebels (14-13, 8-8) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandon Saad breaks tie early in the 3rd in the Golden Knights’ 3-1 victory over the Canucks
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brandon Saad scored off a rebound from the left circle 18 seconds into the third period to put Vegas ahead for good and the Golden Knights extended their winning streak to three games with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Vegas took sole possession of first place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Vegas 3 Vancouver 1 Montreal 5 Ottawa 2 Winnipeg 4 St. Louis 3 (SO) Toronto 6 Carolina 3 Philadelphia 6 Edmonton 3 Los Angeles 5 Utah 3 Minnesota 4 Detroit 3 (OT) Washington 8 Pittsburgh 3 Buffalo 8 N.Y. Rangers 2 Nashville 2 Colorado 1 Dallas 4 New Jersey 2 Seattle 2 ... Read More »
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