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Severson breaks 3rd-period tie in the Blue Jackets’ 3-2 win over the Predators
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Damon Severson broke a tie with a snap shot from the point through traffic at 6:07 of the third period and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday night to open a four-game homestand. Both teams played Monday night, with Columbus beating the Rangers 5-4 in overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brunson and Towns’s double-doubles power Knicks past Raptors 111-95
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns each had a double-double to help the New York Knicks fend off the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Tuesday. Brunson finished with 26 points and 10 assists as New York (40-22) won its third consecutive game. Towns added 21 points with 13 rebounds. Former Raptor OG Anunoby added 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Bruins beat the Penguins 2-1 as Khusnutdinov, Mittelstadt score 50 seconds apart
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored less than a minute apart early in the first period and the Boston Bruins held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Pittsburgh’s Erik Karlsson scored just 42 seconds into the game, but Khusnutdinov tied it at 1-1 when he snapped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Tyson, James Harden lead Cavs past Pistons 113-109 without injured star Donovan Mitchell
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 on Tuesday night despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell. Evan Mobley also had 18 points and Dennis Schroder 15 for the Cavs, who split their four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe leaves with sore back after hard fall against Spurs
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — VJ Edgecombe was ruled out for the rest of the game with lower back soreness after the 76ers’ star rookie suffered a hard fall in the first half against San Antonio. Edgecombe was fouled by Carter Bryant on a 3-point attempt on Tuesday night and grimaced as he was helped up by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thompson honored for Olympic gold-medal win, then scores in Sabres’ 3-2 victory over Golden Knights.
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson scored after being honored for helping the U.S. win an Olympic gold medal in hockey, and the Buffalo Sabres won their fourth straight game by beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Tuesday night. Owen Power and Jason Zucker also scored for the surging Sabres. Buffalo improved to 25-5-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Xavier Edmonds has double-double in TCU’s win at No. 10 Texas Tech
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Xavier Edmonds had 20 points and 12 rebounds as TCU got another big win in its late push to get into the NCAA Tournament, winning 73-65 at No. 10 Texas Tech on Tuesday night. Edmonds’ putback layup with 31 seconds left pushed the lead to 71-65 for Horned Frogs (20-10, 10-7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paolo Banchero matches season high with 37 points as Magic ease past Wizards 126-109
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero equaled a season high with 37 points, Desmond Bane scored 25 and the Orlando Magic eased to a 126-109 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Banchero went 15 of 21 from the field as Orlando shot 55.3% and dominated with its starters on the floor to end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jack Hughes and the Devils deal the Panthers’ playoff hopes another blow by beating them 5-1
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes extended his points streak to four games since returning from Milan, and the New Jersey Devils dealt the Florida Panthers’ playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday night. Hughes’ shot that went wide banked right to Dougie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets rout Mavericks 117-90 for 5th straight victory and .500 record
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Miller scored 17 points, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Dallas Mavericks 117-90 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. LaMelo Ball added 15 points and nine assists to help the Hornets (31-31) reach .500 for the first time since Oct. 28 when they were 2-2. Brandon Williams had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TCU’s Xavier Edmonds has double-double in NCAA bid-boosting 73-65 win at No. 10 Texas Tech
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Xavier Edmonds had 20 points and 12 rebounds as TCU got another big win in its late push to get into the NCAA Tournament, winning 73-65 at No. 10 Texas Tech on Tuesday night. Edmonds’ putback layup with 31 seconds left pushed the lead to 71-65 for Horned Frogs (20-10, 10-7 ... Read More »
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