National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women fall to New Zealand 34-12 in rugby seven quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Canadian women fell behind early and saw their hopes of a podium finish vanish after a 34-12 loss to rugby powerhouse New Zealand Saturday at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver. The Black Ferns, who beat Canada in the gold-medal game at the Paris Olympics, built 24-7 halftime lead and cruised to victory. Stacey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones scores 19 as UC San Diego beats Hawaii 83-44 for 9th straight victory
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones had 19 points and UC San Diego upped its win streak to nine with an 83-44 romp over Hawaii on Saturday night. Tait-Jones also grabbed five rebounds for the Tritons (24-4, 14-2 Big West Conference). Tyler McGhie had 17 points and Nordin Kapic hit three 3-pointers and scored 13. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saunders scores 23 including 2 critical free throws and BYU beats No. 19 Arizona 96-95
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Richie Saunders scored 23 points, including two free throws with 3.2 seconds left, to give BYU a 96-95 win at No. 19 Arizona on Saturday night. It was the Cougars’ fourth win in a row and second consecutive over a ranked opponent, following a 91-57 victory over No. 23 Kansas on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic says his breakout in Denver is only the start as he develops chemistry with LeBron and Lakers
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Now, that’s what the Los Angeles Lakers had in mind when they pulled off their shocking trade for Luka Doncic earlier this month. After going 1-2 and averaging 14.7 points in his first three games with LA following his departure from Dallas, the 25-year-old superstar had by far his best game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers romp to the largest blowout victory in team history, routing Hornets 141-88
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons hit five 3-pointers and scored 25 points in the largest blowout victory in Portland Trail Blazers history, a 141-88 romp over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. The 53-point margin topped the franchise record of 50 set in a 129-79 home victory over Cleveland on Nov. 21, 1982. Toumani ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Sharpe scores in OT as Rockets ground Giants 4-3
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
LANGLEY, B.C. — Will Sharpe’s second goal of the game, scored 29 seconds into overtime, lifted the visiting Kelowna Rockets to a 4-3 Western Hockey League victory over the Vancouver Giants at Langley Events Centre on Friday. Hiroki Gojsic and Dawson Gerwing also scored for the Rockets (17-33-4-2), who took a 3-1 lead into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Merkviladze scores 21 in Loyola Marymount’s 93-82 win over Pepperdine
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Merkviladze’s 21 points helped Loyola Marymount defeat Pepperdine 93-82 on Saturday night. Merkviladze also contributed five rebounds for the Lions (16-13, 8-9 West Coast Conference). Will Johnston scored 19 points, going 7 of 15 (3 for 9 from 3-point range). Jevon Porter shot 5 of 10 from the field, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dixon scores 16 in UC Irvine’s 73-64 victory against Cal State Bakersfield
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Jurian Dixon’s 16 points helped UC Irvine defeat Cal State Bakersfield 73-64 on Saturday night. Dixon also added six rebounds and five assists for the Anteaters (23-5, 13-3 Big West Conference). Bent Leuchten scored 12 points and added 11 rebounds. Myles Che went 4 of 12 from the field (2 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kai Johnson scores 23 as Montana edges Montana State 89-85 for 9th straight victory
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Kai Johnson had 23 points to help Montana hold on for an 89-85 victory over Montana State on Saturday night, upping the Grizzlies’ win streak to nine. Johnson also had five rebounds and three steals for the Grizzlies (20-8, 13-2 Big Sky Conference). Brandon Whitney totaled 18 points and five rebounds. ... Read More »
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