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Toronto Raptors head into all-star break with thinking of the future
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
TORONTO — The first half of the Toronto Raptors’ season ended the same way it started — with a blowout loss at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points to lead the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers to a 131-108 drubbing of the Raptors on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena. It mirrored the 136-106 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauri Markkanen scores 32 points to lead Jazz past Lakers 131-119
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and had a season-high three steals to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Jordan Clarkson had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to help Utah end a three-game slide. Keyonte George added 20 points, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dowd, Rigsby score 19 in Troy’s 74-56 win against Louisiana
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Thomas Dowd and Myles Rigsby both had 19 points in Troy’s 74-56 win over Louisiana on Wednesday night. Dowd also contributed 12 rebounds for the Trojans (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference). Rigsby shot 7 of 9 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flagg scores 27, No. 3 Duke extends home win streak to 14 with a 78-57 win over California
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and No. 3 Duke extended its home winning streak to 14 games with a 78-57 victory over California on Wednesday night. Tyrese Proctor scored 18 points and Khaman Maluach added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Blue Devils (21-3, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who rebounded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitch Marner scores in overtime as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored on the power play 56 seconds in off a no-look pass from Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner got the overtime winner after Sweden rallied to tie it and Canada opened the 4 Nations Face-Off with a thrilling 4-3 victory on Wednesday night. Marner scored at 6:06 of the 3-on-3 OT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marner scores winner, Crosby stars as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in OT to open 4 Nations
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — Mitch Marner scored at 6:06 of 3-on-3 overtime as Canada edged Sweden 4-3 to open the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament Wednesday. The Toronto Maple Leafs winger ended a back-and-forth extra period where both teams had plenty of chances to secure the win when he ripped a shot upstairs on Filip Gustavsson. Nathan MacKinnon, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Bregman and Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Bregman can opt out after the 2026 and 2027 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mobley, Parrish lead Ohio State’s shooting clinic in 93-69 win over Washington
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Mobley Jr. and Micah Parrish scored 21 points apiece and Ohio State led most of the way in a 93-69 victory over Washington on Wednesday night. Bruce Thornton scored 17 points and reserve Aaron Bradshaw had 12 points after shooting 5 for 5, including 2 for 2 from 3-point range ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amen Thompson’s triple-double helps Rockets rally for 119-111 win over Suns
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson had 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his fourth career triple-double and the Houston Rockets used a big run late to get a 119-111 win over the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. It was the second triple-double this month after the second-year player also had one on Feb. 3. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark scores 18 and VCU secures 80-72 victory against George Washington
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jack Clark’s 18 points helped VCU defeat George Washington 80-72 on Wednesday night. Clark added nine rebounds for the Rams (20-5, 10-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zeb Jackson shot 3 of 5 from the field, including 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to add 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brunson hits go-ahead jumper, Towns scores 44 points in Knicks’ 149-148 OT win over Hawks
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson made the go-ahead jumper with 11.1 seconds left in overtime, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points and the New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 149-148 on Wednesday night in a thrilling final game before the All-Star break for both teams. Towns reached 40 points in consecutive games for the ... Read More »
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