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Palace forward Mateta released from hospital with 25 stitches after kick to the face in FA Cup game
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needed 25 stitches on a cut to his ear after being kicked by Millwall’s goalkeeper during an FA Cup game Saturday in what Palace’s club chairman described as “the most reckless challenge” he’d ever seen. Palace said Mateta was released from a hospital Saturday evening after an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morgan State defeats Maryland-Eastern Shore 75-72
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Daniel Akitoby had 23 points in Morgan State’s 75-72 win against Maryland-Eastern Shore on Saturday. Akitoby had 10 rebounds for the Bears (12-16, 6-6 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Kiran Oliver scored 17 points and added three blocks. Kameron Hobbs had 15 points and shot 4 of 9 from the field, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320K
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Saturday for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from a recent game and throwing the ball into the stands, bringing the All-Star’s season fine total to $320,000. Edwards has been docked six different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brelsford’s 13 lead Morehead State over UT Martin 59-47
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Brelsford scored 13 points as Morehead State beat UT Martin 59-47 on Saturday. Brelsford shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Eagles (15-16, 10-10 Ohio Valley Conference). Jerone Morton scored 13 points, going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Salt Lake beats Sounders 2-0 behind Forster Ajago, Rafael Cabral and own goal
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Real Salt Lake used a first-half own goal to grab the lead, Forster Ajago scored his first career goal late in the second half and Rafael Cabral notched a clean sheet in his second MLS start with a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday. Real Salt Lake (1-1-0) grabbed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mostafa’s 16 lead Middle Tennessee over UTEP 76-75 in OT to remain a half-game back in C-USA
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Essam Mostafa scored 16 points to lead Middle Tennessee and Kamari Lands hit the game-winning layup with four seconds remaining in the overtime as the Blue Raiders knocked off UTEP 76-75 on Saturday. The victory keeps Middle Tennessee (20-9, 11-5 Conference USA) a half-game back of Liberty and Jacksonville State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders acquire wide receiver Deebo Samuel in a trade with the 49ers, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders have acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick, pending a physical, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the trade cannot be official until the start of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shelton puts up 28 as Eastern Illinois ends OVC champ SE Missouri State’s 10-game win streak 73-58
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Nakyel Shelton scored 28 points as Eastern Illinois beat Ohio Valley Conference champion Southeast Missouri State 73-58 to end the Redhawks’ 10-game winning streak in a season finale on Saturday. Shelton added three blocks for the Panthers (12-19, 8-12). Artese Stapleton scored 22 points and added five rebounds and six steals. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cleveland State defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 68-57, secures No. 2 seed for Horizon League Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tevin Smith’s 17 points helped Cleveland State defeat Purdue Fort Wayne 68-57 on Saturday in a regular-season finale. Cleveland State will enter the Horizon League Tournament as the No. 2 seed with Purdue Fort Wayne the No. 5. Smith also contributed five rebounds for the Vikings (20-11, 14-6 Horizon League). Je’Shawn Stevenson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dunn scores 26, Buffalo beats Toledo 87-74
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tyson Dunn scored 26 points as Buffalo beat Toledo 87-74 on Saturday. Dunn went 10 of 14 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Bulls (9-20, 4-12 Mid-American Conference). Bryson Wilson scored 20 points while going 8 of 8 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 4 Houston clinches Big 12 regular-season title with 73-64 win over Cincinnati
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — L.J. Cryer scored 20 points and No. 4 Houston clinched the outright Big 12 regular-season title for a second straight season with a 73-64 win over Cincinnati on Saturday. Terrance Arceneaux added 10 points for Houston (25-4, 17-1 Big 12), which has won eight straight. The Cougars became the first team to ... Read More »
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