National Sports
Yaxel Lendeborg posts double-double to lead UAB to 85-78 victory over South Florida
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg totaled 21 points and 19 rebounds to propel UAB to an 85-78 victory over South Florida on Sunday night. Lendeborg also blocked six shots for the Blazers (16-9, 9-3 American Athletic Conference). Ja’Borri McGhee scored 20 on 7-for-9 shooting. Alejandro Vasquez added 15 points and nine rebounds. The Bulls ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homan wins third straight to start Hearts, Sturmay hands heartbreak to McCarville
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Rachel Homan’s curling team battled both the ice and Kayla Skrlik’s foursome and triumphed on both counts to stay unbeaten at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Sunday. Homan downed Alberta’s Skrlik 9-7 to be the only undefeated team atop Pool A at 3-0. The victory was a grind for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watts nets OT winner as surging Sceptres edge Charge 3-2 in Edmonton
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
EDMONTON — Daryl Watts scored 51 seconds into overtime, propelling the Toronto Sceptres to a 3-2 Professional Women’s Hockey League victory over the Ottawa Charge Sunday at Rogers Place. It was Watts’ second goal of the game — part of the PWHL’s Takeover Tour — following a second-period power-play marker. Julia Gosling also scored for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James sits out All-Star Game, ending 20-year streak of starts
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James will not play in Sunday’s All-Star Game, the first time he has been selected but will not participate in the league’s midseason showcase. The Los Angeles Lakers star announced that he would miss the mini-tournament about 90 minutes before it was set to start, citing foot and ankle discomfort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner hurts foot but avoids serious injury in loss to St. John’s
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner avoided a serious injury to his right foot on Sunday, but coach Greg McDermott said the 24th-ranked Bluejays’ leading scorer should expect some lingering soreness. With 9:45 remaining in the second half of Creighton’s 79-73 loss to No. 9 St. John’s, Kalkbrenner jostled with Zuby Ejiofor and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ludvig Aberg wins Genesis Invitational; Joaquin Niemann takes third LIV Golf title
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ludvig Aberg returned to Torrey Pines in far better health and showed it Sunday when he birdied four of the last six holes, including a 7-foot birdie on the 18th, for a 6-under 66 and a one-shot victory over Maverick McNealy in the Genesis Invitational. Aberg shared the 36-hole lead at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ludvig Aberg rallies down the stretch at Torrey Pines to win the Genesis Invitational
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ludvig Aberg returned to Torrey Pines in far better health and showed it Sunday when he birdied four of the last six holes, including a 7-foot birdie on the 18th, for a 6-under 66 and a one-shot victory over Maverick McNealy in the Genesis Invitational. Aberg shared the 36-hole lead at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daytona 500 resumes after lengthy rain delay; Trump on hand for start of NASCAR’s biggest race
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Daytona 500 has resumed after two weather delays totaling more than 3 1/2 hours, and with President Donald Trump set to watch the rest of the race in Florida, after he earlier led drivers on two laps around the track in his heavily armored presidential limousine known in Washington ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: The Daytona 500 resumes following lengthy weather delays
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
It’s NASCAR’s turn to throw its version of the Super Bowl, and the Daytona 500 is trying hard to match the hype, though the race has been substantially delayed due to rain. Captain America actor Anthony Mackie and even President Donald Trump were in attendance at the “Great American Race.” The field is stacked with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Azzi Fudd helps No. 7 UConn end No. 4 South Carolina’s 71-game home win streak with 87-58 rout
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 28 points and No. 7 UConn ended No. 4 South Carolina’s 71-game home winning streak with an 87-58 victory Sunday. Sarah Strong added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Huskies (24-3), who had lost their past four to the Gamecocks. Paige Bueckers had 12 points, 10 assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sedona Prince has 22 points, 12 rebounds as No. 11 TCU women beat Arizona 85-73
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Sedona Prince scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds to help No. 11 TCU beat Arizona 85-73 on Sunday. Madison Connor made 7 of 10 from the field, including four 3-pointers, and finished with 18 points for TCU (24-3, 12-2 Big 12). Aaliyah Roberson tied her career high ... Read More »
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