February 26th, 2025

National Sports

How Josh Allen beat out Lamar Jackson for AP NFL MVP

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For the past 11 seasons, being named the AP first-team All-Pro quarterback was a prelude to winning the NFL’s MVP award. There was some logic to that with quarterbacks providing the most value to a team and the same panel picking the All-Pro team and all of the awards. There was ... Read More »

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Josh Allen wins AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Josh Allen wanted to leave New Orleans with different hardware. Still, he’s happy to be recognized for his accomplishments. Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016. “I wish we weren’t hoisting ... Read More »

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Wizards’ Malcolm Brogdon injures left leg vs. Pacers

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon suffered a left leg injury in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night and had to be helped off the floor. Brogdon was hurt when he was fouled by Pascal Siakam on a drive to the basket. He sat on the floor and motioned for ... Read More »

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MLB Remaining Free Agents List

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The 79 remaining free agents (q-refused $21.05 million qualifying offer): AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (3) —Brooks Kriske, rhp; James McCann, c; John Means, lhp. BOSTON (6) — Luis A. García, rhp; Kenley Jansen, rhp; James Paxton, lhp; q-Nick Pivetta, rhp; Lucas Sims, rhp; Naoyuki Uwasawa, rhp. CHICAGO (4) — Michael Clevinger, rhp; ... Read More »

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MLB Free Agent Signings List

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The 95 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (4) — ... Read More »

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No. 1 UCLA takes unbeaten record into crosstown showdown against sixth-ranked USC and JuJu Watkins

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Top-ranked UCLA was seeing red at practice on Wednesday, with its scout team donning the colors of crosstown rival Southern California. The sixth-ranked Trojans’ fight song blared in the Bruins’ gym, too. It was all part of preparing for Thursday night’s sold-out showdown at Galen Center, where JuJu Watkins and the ... Read More »

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Youngstown State defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 93-71

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Nico Galette had 21 points in Youngstown State’s 93-71 victory against Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday night. Galette also had 10 rebounds and five assists for the Penguins (17-10, 11-5 Horizon League). Juwan Maxey shot 5 for 14 (3 for 11 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw ... Read More »

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Sundell and Sides both have double-doubles, No. 14 Kansas State women beat Cincinnati 90-53

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Serena Sundell scored 21 points and dished 10 assists, Taryn Sides also had a double-double and No. 14 Kansas State rolled to a 90-53 win over Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Sides had 17 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for the Wildcats (23-3, 11-2 Big 12 Conference) for her first double-double. Temira ... Read More »

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McDavid to Crosby to MacKinnon, Canada’s power play opens the 4 Nations Face-Off with a bang

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

MONTREAL (AP) — Canada’s absurdly talented power play did not take long to make a difference at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday night. With Sweden’s William Nylander in the penalty box for high-sticking, Connor McDavid got the puck to Sidney Crosby, who found Nathan MacKinnon wide open with a no-look pass for the first ... Read More »

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Villanova edges No. 9 St. John’s 73-71 for 3rd straight win

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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Western Carolina wins 76-67 against East Tennessee State

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Kell scored 18 points as Western Carolina beat East Tennessee State 76-67 on Wednesday night. Kell also contributed 17 rebounds and three blocks for the Catamounts (7-17, 3-10 Southern Conference). Bernard Pelote scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Chevalier Emery shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 ... Read More »

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