National Sports
Philippines wins its first Asian Winter Games medal, a curling gold
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
HARBIN, China (AP) — The Philippines curling team has been rocking it in Harbin, claiming the tropical country’s first Asian Winter Games medal with a victory in Friday’s men’s final against South Korea. The team of Marc Angelo Pfister, Alan Beat Frei, Christian Patrick Haller, Enrico Gabriel Pfister and alternate Benjo Delarmente took gold with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JuJu Watkins lifts sixth-ranked USC to program-defining win over No. 1 UCLA
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins broke out of a scoring slump with 38 points, helping sixth-ranked USC topple No. 1 UCLA 71-60 and further delivering on her goal of restoring the program to its earlier glory. Some of those Trojans stars from the early 1980s — including Hall of Famers Cheryl Miller and Tina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Todorovic scores 24 in Pepperdine’s 88-81 victory over San Diego
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Stefan Todorovic had 24 points in Pepperdine’s 88-81 victory over San Diego on Thursday night. Todorovic had five rebounds for the Waves (10-16, 4-9 West Coast Conference). Zion Bethea added 17 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc while he also had eight rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 USC hands No. 1 UCLA its first loss of the season
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored 38 points to lead sixth-ranked Southern California over No. 1 UCLA 71-60 on Thursday night, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season. The Trojans rallied with a huge fourth quarter after being held to nine points in the third when they trailed 52-47. Kiki ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Reed aces the party hole at The Grange in the first round of LIV Adelaide
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — American golfer Patrick Reed picked a good time and place to hit a hole-in-one during the first round of the LIV Golf’s Adelaide tournament at The Grange. Reed’s ace at the par-3 12th — the so-called “Party Hole” — came just 15 minutes into Friday’s opening round of the three-round, shotgun-start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 UCS hands No. 1 UCLA its first loss of the season
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored 38 points to lead sixth-ranked Southern California over No. 1 UCLA 71-60 on Thursday night, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season. The Trojans rallied with a huge fourth quarter after being held to nine points in the third when they trailed 52-47. Kiki ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves use timely performances from rookies Shannon and Dillingham for key win over Thunder
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves were short-handed for their final game before the All-Star break and facing the runaway Western Conference leader, playing on back-to-back nights on the heels of a rough loss to an undermanned opponent. The rookies were more than ready. With four of their top eight scorers sidelined by injuries, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington scores 31 as Pacific knocks off Loyola Marymount 83-58
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lamar Washington’s 31 points led Pacific over Loyola Marymount 83-58 on Thursday night. Washington also had 10 rebounds, six assists, and five steals for the Tigers (9-19, 4-10 West Coast Conference). Elias Ralph added 15 points while shooting 7 for 13, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc while they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal Poly earns 98-83 win over Cal State Fullerton
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Cayden Ward scored 19 points as Cal Poly beat Cal State Fullerton 98-83 on Thursday night. Ward added seven rebounds for the Mustangs (10-15, 4-9 Big West Conference). Jarred Hyder added 17 points while shooting 6 for 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapp’s 24 lead Portland over Oregon State 84-72
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Austin Rapp’s 24 points helped Portland defeat Oregon State 84-72 on Thursday night. Rapp shot 9 for 15, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Pilots (9-17, 4-9 West Coast Conference). Max Mackinnon scored 17 points and added five rebounds and six assists. Chris Austin had 14 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in the second ODI against Australia
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bat in the second and final one-day international against Australia at R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday. Australia is preparing for the Champions Trophy tournament later this month in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. It made five changes, including ... Read More »
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