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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 »
Be the first to comment!Jayson Tatum scores 32 points to help the Celtics beat the Spurs
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 32 points and 14 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-103 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory and seventh in eight games. Kristaps Porzingis added 29 points for Boston and Derrick White had 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in the final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ellis’ 27 points off the bench helps the Kings hold on to beat Williamson and the Pelicans 119-111
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Keon Ellis hit seven 3-pointers during a 27-point performance, Zach LaVine scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-111 on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and Malik Monk added 17 for the Kings, who broke open a ... Read More »
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