National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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!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 »
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