National Sports
Strack sets program records in No. 15 UK’s biggest win ever over No. 11 Tennessee women, 82-58
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Clara Strack made all 11 of her shots in scoring 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as No. 15 Kentucky routed No. 11 Tennessee 82-58 Thursday night, the Wildcats’ largest margin of victory ever over the Lady Vols. Kentucky’s victory solidified the Wildcats’ bid for a top-four finish and a double-bye ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James, Brooks help No. 9 N.C. State blow out Wake Forest 78-57
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Aziaha James scored 21 points in her final regular-season home game and No. 9 N.C. State beat Wake Forest 78-57 on Thursday night. Zoe Brooks scored eight of her 17 points in the first quarter and Madison Hayes finished with 14 points for N.C. State (23-5, 15-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reigan Richardson’s big 3rd quarter propels No. 16 Duke women past No. 8 North Carolina 68-53
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Reigan Richardson scored 13 of her 23 points in the third quarter to help No. 16 Duke beat eighth-ranked rival North Carolina 68-53 on Thursday night. Freshman Toby Fournier added 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Blue Devils (22-7, 13-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) after missing all eight of her shots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 5 UConn claims 5th straight Big East regular-season title with 72-53 win over No. 22 Creighton
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Sarah Strong had 22 points and nine rebounds and Paige Bueckers added 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as No. 5 UConn defeated No. 22 Creighton 72-53 on Thursday night and claimed its fifth straight Big East regular-season title. Kaitlyn Chen had 11 points and three assists and Azzi Fudd ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samford wins 95-83 over VMI behind 46 combined points from Holloway, Allenspach
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Collin Holloway scored 24 points and Riley Allenspach added a career-high 22 as Samford beat VMI 95-83 on Thursday night. Holloway also added seven rebounds and three steals for the Bulldogs (22-8, 12-5 Southern Conference). Allenspach shot 9 of 16 from the field and 4 for 10 from the line and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert Morris beats IU Indianapolis 82-68 to clinch a share of Horizon League regular-season title
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Omojafo had 27 points and Robert Morris beat IU Indianapolis 82-68 on Thursday night to clinch at least a share of the Horizon League regular-season title. Robert Morris (23-8, 15-5) has won seven straight. Omojafo added seven rebounds for the Colonials. Kam Woods scored 21 points and added 11 rebounds. Alvaro ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves sign Bones Hyland to 2-way contract and give Jaylen Clark a new deal
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves shored up some depth for their push for the playoffs on Thursday by signing breakout guard Jaylen Clark to a new contract that makes him eligible for the postseason and signing guard Bones Hyland to a two-way deal. Clark was on a two-way deal that was converted to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis Canada creates points race for National Bank Open wild-card spots
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
TORONTO — Tennis Canada will award a singles main-draw wild card entry to the top Canadian man and woman accumulating the most points in national events preceding the National Bank Open in Montreal and Toronto. The 2025 edition of the National Bank Open will be held July 26 to Aug. 7 with the WTA heading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An ex-minor league catcher was accused of trying to lose on purpose. He says he didn’t tip pitches
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
A former minor league catcher in the Minnesota Twins organization who was released last year, reportedly because he tried to make sure his team would lose so the season would end, denied the allegation in an interview with The Athletic and said he didn’t tip any pitches to his opponents. Derek Bender, who made his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tajianna Roberts scores 18 of her 19 in the second half and No. 25 Louisville women beat Clemson
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Tajianna Roberts scored 18 of her 19 points in the second half, Olivia Cochran and Jayda Curry each had a double-double and No. 25 Louisville beat Clemson 78-52 on Thursday night for its fifth win in the last six games. Louisville (20-8, 13-4 ACC) reached 20 wins for the 15th straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women’s NCAA Tournament
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
JuJu Watkins and Southern California have moved up to a No. 1 seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament in the latest projections of the top teams. The Trojans would be joined by UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame as the top seeds if the tournament began now, according to the NCAA selection committee, which on Thursday ... Read More »
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