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Bell makes late charge for lead and holds off Byron at COTA for 2nd straight NASCAR victory
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christopher Bell passed Kyle Busch with five laps to go, then held off Daytona 500 winner William Byron to win NASCAR’s first road course race of the season at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday. Bell raced to his second consecutive victory after an overtime win in Atlanta a week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White scores, Vancouver Whitecaps hand L.A. Galaxy 2-1 loss
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
VANCOUVER — Brian White scored and the Vancouver Whitecaps stretched their win streak to three straight games, downing the L.A. Galaxy 2-1 on Sunday. White headed in a cross from midfielder Pedro Vite in the 87th minute to seal the victory for the ‘Caps (2-0-0), who have won their last three games across all competitions. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ole Miss rallies from 15-point deficit to stun No. 7 LSU 85-77
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tameiya Sadler scored 19 points, including five 3-pointers, and Ole Miss rallied from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to stun No. 7 LSU 85-77 on Sunday. Starr Jacobs had 17, Kirsten Dean scored 15 of her 16 points in the second half, including three 3-pointers, and Christie Iwuala ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hunter scores 32 points and Cavs hold off Blazers 133-129 in OT for 10th straight win, 50th overall
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — De’Andre Hunter scored 32 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30 seconds left in overtime as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 133-129 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday to extend their winning streak to 10 and become the first NBA team with 50 victories this season. The Cavs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We’re in the race’: Vancouver Canucks search for answers after ugly road trip
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
VANCOUVER — Even after an ugly road swing, there’s good news for the Vancouver Canucks — for now, the team is still in the playoff picture. The Canucks (27-22-11) are in a close battle with three other teams for the Western Conference wild-card spot. But Vancouver’s opportunities to climb the standings are beginning to dwindle. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 21 Oklahoma State women beat Kansas 57-51, finish 3rd in Big 12
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Tenin Magassa matched her career high with 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, Micah Gray hit some clutch 3-pointers and scored 17 and No. 21 Oklahoma State held off Kansas 57-51 in a Big 12 Conference regular-season finale on Sunday, earning the Cowgirls a third-place finish. Magassa also blocked six shots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Illinois State secures 62-53 win against Evansville
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Dalton Banks’ 13 points helped Illinois State defeat Evansville 62-53 on Sunday. Banks added six rebounds and five steals for the Redbirds (18-13, 10-10 Missouri Valley Conference). Malachi Poindexter shot 2 of 4 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Highsmith rallies to win the Cognizant Classic. Lydia Ko wins in Singapore for 23rd LPGA title
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Joe Highsmith closed with a 6-under 64 to rally from a four-shot deficit and win the Cognizant Classic on Sunday with the lowest score since the tournament moved to PGA National in 2007. Highsmith, who had to make a nervy par putt on Friday just to make the cut, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Mets GM Billy Eppler joining Brewers as special adviser, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has joined the Milwaukee Brewers as a special adviser for scouting and baseball operations, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Brewers hadn’t announced the hire. SNY first reported Eppler was coming to Milwaukee. Eppler was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals left-hander Zack Thompson shut down with lat injury
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Zack Thompson has a lat strain and will be shut down for three to four weeks. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak told reporters, including MLB.com, of the Grade 1 strain on Sunday. He said Thompson would be re-evaluated at the end of that time. Thompson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 Michigan State wins fifth straight, beating No. 11 Wisconsin 71-62
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jaden Akins scored 19 points and Jaxon Kohler had 10 pounds and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead No. 8 Michigan State to a 71-62 win over No. 11 Wisconsin on Sunday. The Spartans (24-5, 15-3 Big Ten) have won five straight, putting them in position to contend for the ... Read More »
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