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Trail Blazers pull away in the second half to beat the 76ers 119-102
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 21 of his 34 points in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-102 on Monday night. Simons shot 13 for 26, including 6 for 11 from beyond the arc. Shaedon Sharpe added 20 points, a career-high 11 rebounds and five assists. Andre Drummond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barkov scores twice as Panthers beat Lightning 2-1 and snap Tampa Bay’s 8-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored twice in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Monday night. The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers won their fourth straight game, while the Lightning had their eight-game winning streak snapped. Tampa Bay hadn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs’ Kyrie Irving suffers left knee sprain, shoots free throws before leaving game
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving left the Dallas Mavericks’ game Monday against Sacramento with a left knee sprain. Irving was injured late in the first quarter, and the Mavs said he would not return. The veteran guard landed awkwardly after being fouled on a drive to the basket and immediately grabbed his leg, remaining on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Moustakas to retire with the Kansas City Royals
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Moustakas is going to retire with Kansas City after spending 13 years in the majors and winning the World Series with the Royals in 2015. The Royals announced Moustakas’ retirement on Monday. The 36-year-old infielder will sign a one-day contract with his first big league team on May 31, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cooper Flagg, No. 2 Duke beat Wake Forest 93-60 to claim at least share of ACC regular-season crown
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Cooper Flagg had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in possibly his final home game, helping No. 2 Duke beat Wake Forest 93-60 on Monday night to clinch at least a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title. Fellow rookie Kon Knueppel added 17 points for the Blue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden State’s Gary Payton leaves game vs. Charlotte following collision with LaMelo Ball
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Golden State’s Gary Payton left the Warriors’ game against Charlotte on Monday night with a head injury following a collision with Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball. Ball drove the lane midway through the third quarter and he and Payton banged heads. Payton remained on the floor face down for more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimmy Johnson retires from Fox Sports after being a face of its NFL coverage for most of 3 decades
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Jimmy Johnson, the Pro Football Hall of Fame coach who won two Super Bowls and a college national championship, announced his retirement from Fox Sports on Monday after being part of its NFL coverage for most of the network’s 31 years. The 81-year-old Johnson made the announcement during an appearance on “The Herd With Colin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Change-Up: Mid-season lineup moves the norm as teams try to peak at Brier and trials
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
KELOWNA, B.C. — Curling fans can be forgiven for feeling like they need a program at this year’s Montana’s Brier. Roster changes have surprisingly been a constant in the final full season before the Olympics. “It’s shocking, absolutely shocking,” said broadcaster Russ Howard, who in his playing days was a late addition to the Brad ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks sign Kai Jones as latest fill-in for injured big men
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks signed Kai Jones to a two-way contract Monday as they continue to deal with injuries to multiple big men. The 6-foot-11 Jones, a first-round draftee by New York in 2021, appeared in 28 games with the Los Angeles Clippers this season while playing more for their G League team. ... Read More »
1 responseJimmy Johnson retires from Fox Sports after being a face of NFL coverage for most of 3 decades
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Jimmy Johnson, the Pro Football Hall of Fame coach who won two Super Bowls and a college national championship, announced his retirement from Fox Sports on Monday after being part of its NFL coverage for most of the network’s 31 years. The 81-year-old Johnson made the announcement during an appearance on “The Herd With Colin ... Read More »
1 responseOne year in, the Titans still on target for finishing their enclosed stadium by February 2027
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are in the midst of a major rebuilding project with their roster. They can only hope their progress goes as well as the construction of their new enclosed stadium. The Titans currently hold the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft April 24 after going 3-14 in ... Read More »
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