National Sports
LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night. The Lakers were without guard Luka Doncic, who missed the game as he continues to recover from a strained calf. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas scores 23 in San Francisco’s 71-58 win against Pacific
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas’ 23 points helped San Francisco defeat Pacific 71-58 on Thursday. Thomas shot 8 of 16 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line for the Dons (22-7, 12-4 West Coast Conference). Tyrone Riley IV added 14 points while shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adams scores 24 as Cal State Northridge beats UC Irvine 84-72
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr. had 24 points in Cal State Northridge’s 84-72 win against UC Irvine on Thursday. Adams also contributed five rebounds for the Matadors (19-7, 11-4 Big West Conference). Scotty Washington scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Tyler Beard shot 3 of 9 from the field, including 1 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turner scores 18, UC Santa Barbara takes down Cal State Fullerton 86-56
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Deuce Turner’s 18 points helped UC Santa Barbara defeat Cal State Fullerton 86-56 on Thursday. Turner also had five rebounds for the Gauchos (17-10, 9-7 Big West Conference). Zion Sensley added 14 points while shooting 4 for 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Tkachuk tries to gut through injury for the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off final
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk did not play for the United States in the third period or overtime against Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday, and it’s unclear how his injury might affect his return to the Florida Panthers when the NHL season resumes. Tkachuk was injured last week in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Colorado earns 95-76 win over Eastern Washington
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Jaron Rillie scored 23 points as Northern Colorado beat Eastern Washington 95-76 on Thursday. Rillie also contributed 10 rebounds and five assists for the Bears (20-8, 12-3 Big Sky Conference). Isaiah Hawthorne scored 18 points while going 4 of 7 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulder
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109 Thursday night, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was done for the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder. Fox added nine rebounds, seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rataj’s 25 lead Oregon State over Pepperdine 84-78
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Michael Rataj’s 25 points helped Oregon State defeat Pepperdine 84-78 on Thursday. Rataj had 12 rebounds for the Beavers (19-9, 9-6 West Coast Conference). Parsa Fallah scored 24 points, shooting 10 of 16 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line. Liutauras Lelevicius went 4 of 8 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans from coast to coast celebrate Canada’s epic win over U.S. in 4 Nations final
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
MONTREAL — Elated fans across the country are celebrating Canada’s victory over the United States in the hotly-anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off final. Against a politically-charged backdrop, Canada’s Connor McDavid scored the winner in a spectacular overtime finish against the country’s fierce North American rival Thursday night in Boston. Hundreds of fans exploded out of their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tait-Jones scores 19 in UC San Diego’s 81-67 victory against Cal Poly
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones had 19 points in UCSD’s 81-67 win over Cal Poly on Thursday. Tait-Jones also contributed 10 rebounds for the Tritons (23-4, 13-2 Big West Conference). Tyler McGhie scored 17 points and added six rebounds. Hayden Gray shot 6 for 12, including 2 for 6 from beyond the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One-armed basketball player makes women’s Division III history with basket
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — When her high school basketball coach cut her from the team senior year, Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel refused to let that rejection, or the fact she was born with one arm, end her dream of playing the game that her childhood idol LeBron James made her fall in love with 15 years ago. ... Read More »
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