National Sports
Curry and the Warriors visit conference foe Houston
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Golden State Warriors (27-27, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (34-20, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -1.5; over/under is 220.5 BOTTOM LINE: Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors visit Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The Rockets are 20-12 in Western ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City plays Minnesota on 7-game win streak
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder (44-9, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (30-25, seventh in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will attempt to continue its seven-game win streak with a victory over Minnesota. The Timberwolves have gone 22-14 against Western ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harden and the Clippers visit conference foe Utah
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers (29-23, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (13-40, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -7.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz host James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers in Western Conference play. The Jazz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelicans face the Kings on 10-game slide
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Sacramento Kings (28-26, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (12-42, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -6.5; over/under is 237 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will try to end its 10-game slide when the Pelicans take on Sacramento. The Pelicans are 6-26 in conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Oil Kings thump Pats, Hurricanes blow away Rebels
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
EDMONTON — Ethan MacKenzie scored twice and notched an assist as his Edmonton Oil Kings dumped the Regina Pats 5-2 in Western Hockey League play on Wednesday. Blake Fiddler, Marshall Finnie and Lukas Sawchyn also scored for the Oil Kings (28-19-4), and Ethan Simcoe made 18 saves. Jace Egland and Keets Fawcett replied for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fueled by grudge, Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points in Nuggets’ win over Trail Blazers
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The only thing hotter than Jamal Murray’s jumper on Wednesday night might have been his temper. The Denver guard was still carrying a grudge against the Portland Trail Blazers over being ejected for some trash talking on Monday nighy. Facing them again two days later, Murray let his play do his chirping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada, Sweden thrilled by pace of play at 4 Nations: ‘It’s not an all-star game’
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — NHL stars faced questions about what fans could expect entering the 4 Nations Face-Off. Would players take the event seriously? Would it have the feel of an all-star game? Connor McDavid believes Canada and Sweden put those doubts to bed with their electric tournament opener on Wednesday night. “I’ve been saying we’ve been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crosby stars, Marner scores winner as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in OT to open 4 Nations
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — Sidney Crosby feeds off the energy each time he sets foot in the Bell Centre. The superstar grew up a fan of the Montreal Canadiens and has had some memorable nights inside one of hockey’s cathedrals. “There’s a certain feel to it,” Crosby said Wednesday morning. “So much history and just the hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kawhi Leonard scores 25 points in Clippers’ 128-114 victory over Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points, James Harden and Norman Powell each had 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-114 on Wednesday night. Leonard played a season-high 34 minutes, with all of his 30-minute games coming in the last three contests. Amir Coffey added 15 points, Kris Dunn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villanova edges No. 9 St. John’s for 3rd straight win
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John’s 73-71 on Wednesday night, ending the Red Storm’s 10-game winning streak. Wooga Poplar scored 22 points and Eric Dixon added 17 in a critical victory for the Wildcats (15-10, 8-6 Big East), who have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Wednesday’s Scoreboard 4 Nations Face-Off At Montreal Canada 4 Sweden 3 (OT) —- PWHL Boston 4 New York 0 — AHL Toronto 5 Syracuse 4 (OT) Belleville 5 Laval 0 Manitoba 4 Texas 2 San Diego 4 Abbotsford 1 Hartford 4 Bridgeport 3 (OT) Springfield 4 Grand Rapids 1 Colorado 5 San Jose 2 Henderson ... Read More »
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