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Denver Broncos hire former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi to run special teams
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have hired former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their new special teams coordinator. Rizzi spent the last six seasons with the Saints, serving as special teams coordinator for both Broncos coach Sean Payton and Dennis Allen before taking over as interim head coach last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Michael Misa stars in overtime as Spirit edge Spitfires 3-2
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
SAGINAW — Michael Misa scored 47 seconds into overtime as the Saginaw Spirit edged the Windsor Spitfires 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action. Jacob Cloutier and Nic Sima had goals in regulation time as Saginaw (29-21-2) won its third straight. Andrew Oke made 42 saves for the win in net. Ethan Belchetz and Noah Morneau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sanders scores 18 points to spark Nevada past San Jose State 73-58
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Kobe Sanders’ 18 points helped Nevada defeat San Jose State 73-58 on Friday. Sanders also contributed nine assists and three steals for the Wolf Pack (15-10, 7-7 Mountain West Conference). Brandon Love scored 13 points while going 6 of 8 and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line and added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Castle, George lead Team C to Rising Stars win and a berth against LeBron in the All-Star Game
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Congratulations, Team C. You’ve won the Rising Stars competition. Your reward? A trip to the All-Star Game on Sunday night — where LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are among those who’ll be waiting in the second semifinal. San Antonio’s Stephon Castle scored 12 points, Keyonte George had a 3-pointer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milwaukee defeats Wright State 88-80 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Themus Fulks scored 21 points and Milwaukee used an 8-0 run to open overtime to beat Wright State 88-80 on Friday night. Fulks also contributed 12 assists for the Panthers (17-9, 10-5 Horizon League). Jamichael Stillwell scored 15 points and added eight rebounds. AJ McKee had 12 points and went 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travel woes, player sickness doesn’t trip up teams to start Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Two teams overcame travel hiccups and another the loss of a sick player to win on opening night of the Canadian women’s curling championship Friday. Corinne Brown’s B.C. team that didn’t land in Thunder Bay, Ont., until early morning defeated Alberta’s Selena Sturmay 11-4. Nancy Martin, whose lead Deanna Doig was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrews hits clutch free throws as UCLA holds off a late Indiana rally to earn a 72-68 win
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Dylan Andrews hit two free throws with four seconds left to allow UCLA to hold off Indiana, 72-68 on Friday. With five games left in the Big Ten regular season, the Bruins (19-7, 10-5) are in fifth place. The top four finishers earn a double bye into the conference tournament. UCLA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Matyas Melovsky’s late goal lifts Drakkar over Huskies 2-1
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Matyas Melovsky put away the game-winning goal at 14:38 of the third period as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar edged the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 2-1 on Friday in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Raoul Boilard had the other goal for Baie-Comeau () as goaltender Lucas Beckman made 38 saves. Samuel Rousseau scored for Rouyn-Norand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duncanville QB, North Crowley LB and Humble Summer Creek DB lead Texas 6A all-state football team
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Duncanville senior quarterback Keelon Russell is the offensive player of the year on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 6A all-state football team. North Crowley senior linebacker Ja’Brelle Asberry and Humble Summer Creek senior defensive back Brandon Jones share defensive player of the year honors. Russell threw for 55 touchdowns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown beats Princeton 70-56
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 17 points as Brown beat Princeton 70-56 on Friday night. Lilly shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Bears (11-10, 3-5 Ivy League). N’famara Dabo scored 13 points while shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zeigler’s 14 lead Saint Peter’s over Fairfield 65-52
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Armoni Zeigler’s 14 points helped Saint Peter’s defeat Fairfield 65-52 on Friday night. Zeigler added six rebounds for the Peacocks (8-13, 3-10 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Marcus Randolph shot 2 of 12 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line ... Read More »
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