National Sports
Kraken bring home slide into game against the Canucks
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Vancouver Canucks (27-21-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (25-31-4, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken take on the Vancouver Canucks looking to break a three-game home losing streak. Seattle has gone 25-31-4 overall with a 7-9-1 record in Pacific Division play. The Kraken are 4-10-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Hurricanes
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Edmonton Oilers (34-21-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (34-21-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers head into the matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes as losers of five games in a row. Carolina is 22-6-1 in home games and 34-21-4 overall. The Hurricanes have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday. Afghanistan made a big turnaround in the tournament when it eliminated England with a stunning eight-run victory at the same venue on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chattanooga visits VMI following Yildizoglu’s 23-point outing
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Chattanooga Mocs (22-8, 14-3 SoCon) at VMI Keydets (13-17, 7-10 SoCon) Lexington, Virginia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: VMI faces Chattanooga after Tan Yildizoglu scored 23 points in VMI’s 95-83 loss to the Samford Bulldogs. The Keydets are 7-6 on their home court. VMI is sixth in the SoCon scoring 74.0 points while shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Banks and UMBC host Vermont
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Vermont Catamounts (18-11, 11-3 America East) at UMBC Retrievers (13-17, 5-10 America East) Baltimore; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UMBC plays Vermont after Marcus Banks scored 24 points in UMBC’s 78-74 loss to the Albany (NY) Great Danes. The Retrievers are 8-8 in home games. UMBC ranks fourth in the America East with 14.7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robinson leads Northern Kentucky against Youngstown State after 25-point performance
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Youngstown State Penguins (19-11, 13-6 Horizon League) at Northern Kentucky Norse (15-15, 10-9 Horizon League) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky hosts Youngstown State after Trey Robinson scored 25 points in Northern Kentucky’s 79-74 win over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Norse are 10-6 in home games. Northern Kentucky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Niagara hosts Iona following Reaves’ 26-point game
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Iona Gaels (12-16, 9-8 MAAC) at Niagara Purple Eagles (10-17, 5-11 MAAC) Lewiston, New York; Friday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Iona visits Niagara after Dejour Reaves scored 26 points in Iona’s 77-70 overtime loss to the Merrimack Warriors. The Purple Eagles have gone 6-5 in home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monroe and Quinnipiac host Saint Peter’s
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Saint Peter’s Peacocks (10-14, 5-11 MAAC) at Quinnipiac Bobcats (17-10, 13-3 MAAC) Hamden, Connecticut; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -8.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Quinnipiac hosts Saint Peter’s after Amarri Monroe scored 20 points in Quinnipiac’s 74-71 win against the Manhattan Jaspers. The Bobcats have gone 10-2 at home. Quinnipiac averages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dixon leads Villanova against Butler
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Butler Bulldogs (13-15, 6-11 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (17-12, 10-8 Big East) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova faces Butler after Eric Dixon scored 32 points in Villanova’s 59-54 victory over the Seton Hall Pirates. The Wildcats are 13-3 on their home court. Villanova is ninth in the Big East ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saint Joseph’s (PA) visits Fordham following Medor’s 22-point performance
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (18-10, 10-6 A-10) at Fordham Rams (11-17, 3-12 A-10) New York; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fordham hosts Saint Joseph’s (PA) after Japhet Medor scored 22 points in Fordham’s 74-64 loss to the George Mason Patriots. The Rams are 8-6 on their home court. Fordham has a 6-14 record against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa visits Northwestern following Martinelli’s 29-point game
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Iowa Hawkeyes (15-13, 6-11 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (15-13, 6-11 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -4.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern hosts Iowa after Nick Martinelli scored 29 points in Northwestern’s 75-63 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Wildcats are 11-4 on their home court. ... Read More »
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