National Sports
Mitchell takes over late as the Cavaliers survive a Hornets scare for a seventh straight win
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter and the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and 12th win in 13 games. Jared Allen had 25 points and 14 rebounds and James Harden added 18 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 7 Purdue routs Indiana 93-64 behind 20 points from Trey Kaufman-Renn
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 20 points and Braden Smith added 15 points and eight assists Friday night, helping No. 7 Purdue produce a historic rout over rival Indiana 93-64 to earn a split in this season’s series. The Boilermakers emphatically ended their two-game losing streak against the Hoosiers by producing their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina fire that killed NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s father ruled accidental; cause unknown
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina house fire that killed NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s father and injured his mother has been ruled accidental but it’s still unclear what started it. A report released by Gaston County Emergency Management & Fire Services said the Dec. 28 fire at the two-story home originated in a bedroom, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Scott is out as Air Force basketball coach. The school was investigating his treatment of cadets
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Joe Scott is out as the Air Force basketball coach, the academy said on Friday, a month after he was suspended pending an investigation into his treatment of cadets. The school said it was “a mutual parting of ways.” Assistant coach Jon Jordan had been serving as the interim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New acquisition Jared McCain scores 21 as the Thunder beat the Nets 105-86
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jared McCain scored a season-high 21 points and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-86 on Friday night. McCain, the former Philadelphia 76er the Thunder acquired in a trade this month, posted his highest points total in five games with Oklahoma City. He made 7 of 12 field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlantic 10 showdown between No. 18 Saint Louis, VCU ends with shoving, benches clearing
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A showdown for first place in the Atlantic 10 between No. 18 St. Louis and VCU concluded with the benches clearing and multiple ejections on Friday night. St. Louis won the game 88-75, but before the final horn, there was plenty of action. Billikens star Robbie Avila was dribbling out the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 22 Miami (Ohio) remains lone unbeaten in Division I with 91-77 win over Bowling Green
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Luke Skaljac scored a career-high 22 points, Eian Elmer had 21 and No. 22 Miami University remained the lone unbeaten team in Division I with a 91-77 victory over Bowling Green on Friday night. The RedHawks (27-0, 14-0 Mid-American Conference) got 10 points each from Peter Suder and Antwone Woolfolk to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Edwards scores 40 points to help the T-wolves hand the Mavericks their 10th straight loss
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 on Friday, the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks. Rudy Gobert had 22 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks and Naz Reid added 21 points for the Timberwolves, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks beat Pelicans 139-118 for their 3rd straight victory and 6th in 7 games
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ryan Rollins made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-118 on Friday night for their third straight victory and sixth in seven games. Playing without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks pulled away in the fourth quarter to improve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith, Kaufman-Renn, Loyer team up to help No. 7 Purdue rebound with 93-64 rout over rival Indiana
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 20 points and Braden Smith added 15 points and eight assists Friday night, helping No. 7 Purdue produce a historic rout over rival Indiana 93-64 to earn a split in this season’s series. The Boilermakers emphatically ended their two-game losing streak against the Hoosiers by producing their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thames leads second-half rally, No. 18 Saint Louis beats VCU 88-75 as benches empty
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kellen Thames scored 16 points and No. 18 Saint Louis rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half for an 88-75 win over VCU on Friday night in a game in which both benches emptied in the final seconds. A St. Louis player was dribbling out the final seconds near ... Read More »
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