National Sports
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!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!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 »
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 »
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