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No. 19 Mississippi squanders double-digit lead, bounces back to beat South Carolina 72-68
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Malik Dia hit a 3-pointer with just over two minutes remaining that put Mississippi ahead to stay and finished with 18 points as 19th-ranked Ole Miss beat South Carolina 72-68 on Wednesday night. The Rebels (19-6, 8-4 Southeastern Conference) squandered a 12-point lead in the second half before Dia led a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayson Tatum scores 32 points to help the Celtics beat Wemby and the Spurs, 116-103
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!Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, fiancee Hailee Steinfeld walk red carpet at NFL Honors
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his fiancee, actor Hailee Steinfeld, were all smiles as they posed for pictures and mingled with celebrities as they walked the red carpet before he received the league’s biggest individual prize at the NFL Honors. Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff eager to take next step in his comeback after missing 2024 season
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff will face hitters for the first time in more than a year Friday as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury. Woodruff will throw live batting practice, the latest step forward in the two-time All-Star’s comeback after he missed the 2024 season while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paolo Banchero has 24 points and 8 rebounds as Orlando beats injury-riddled Charlotte 102-86
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 24 points and eight rebounds and the Orlando Magic shook off a cold-shooting first half to beat the Charlotte Hornets 102-86 on Wednesday night. Franz Wagner added 16 points and seven rebounds and Anthony Black came off the bench to score 18 points. Miles Bridges led the injury-plagued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Azzi Fudd’s career-high 34 points and eight 3-pointers powers No. 7 UConn past visiting St. John’s
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Azzi Fudd had 17 of her career-high 34 points in the third quarter as No. 7 UConn rolled to a 78-40 win over St. John’s on Wednesday night to extend its Big East regular-season winning streak to 34 games. Fudd hit a career-best eight 3-pointers. Paige Bueckers finished with 16 points, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: Josh Allen wins AP MVP at NFL Honors
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Snoop Dogg is set to take center stage at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans for the primetime NFL Honors that recognizes the best of the season. The ceremony features the announcement of The Associated Press’ annual awards, the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and the Pro Football Hall of Fame class. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!House puts up 26 as Furman knocks off Mercer 96-72
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Tom House’s 26 points helped Furman defeat Mercer 96-72 on Wednesday night. House had seven rebounds for the Paladins (19-7, 7-6 Southern Conference). Nick Anderson went 6 of 11 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) to add 18 points. Ben Vanderwal shot 3 of 3 from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naithan George scores 22, Baye Ndongo secures a double-double and Georgia Tech beats Stanford 60-52
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Naithan George had 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Baye Ndongo added 15 points and 16 rebounds, and Georgia Tech beat Stanford 60-52 on Wednesday night. George gave the Yellow Jackets their largest lead of the second half, 47-28, on a 3-pointer with 12:10 left. Georgia Tech only made three more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relief pitcher John Brebbia agrees to $2.75 million, 1-year contract with Detroit Tigers
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Relief pitcher John Brebbia and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract on Wednesday, a deal that could be worth up to $14.25 million over two seasons. A 34-year-old right-hander, Brebbia gets a $2.25 million salary this year as part of a deal that includes a $4 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villanova edges No. 9 St. John’s 73-71 to stop Red Storm’s winning streak
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 »
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