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Brewers’ Christian Yelich believes he should be ready for opener after injury-shortened 2024 season
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich says he will be ready for the start of the season. Six months removed from back surgery that brought a premature end to a resurgent season, Yelich arrived in camp Saturday at full strength with his sights set on an even better 2025 campaign. “I saw before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pinzon has 27 and Bryant beats UMBC 81-79
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon scored 27 points as Bryant beat UMBC 81-79 on Saturday. Pinzon went 11 of 21 from the field (5 for 13 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (17-10, 11-1 America East Conference). Earl Timberlake scored 20 points and added 11 rebounds and six assists. Keyshawn Mitchell finished 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner’s deal with WADA to accept 3-month ban slammed by fellow tennis pros
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner accepting a three-month doping ban deal was slammed by his fellow tennis professionals on Saturday. Sinner and the World Anti-Doping Agency settled on the suspension that means he can play again from May 5, will not lose his No. 1 ranking, will not miss any Grand Slams, and will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williamson’s 24 lead Bucknell past Lafayette 75-69
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Noah Williamson had 24 points in Bucknell’s 75-69 win against Lafayette on Saturday. Williamson also contributed eight rebounds for the Bison (13-14, 9-5 Patriot League). Brandon McCreesh scored 14 points, shooting 5 for 6, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. Achile Spadone went 4 of 7 from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dancier puts up 19 in Le Moyne’s 80-75 win over Chicago State
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — AJ Dancier’s 19 points helped Le Moyne defeat Chicago State 80-75 on Saturday. Dancier added seven rebounds and five assists for the Dolphins (9-18, 4-8 Northeast Conference). Deng Garang went 5 of 8 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Dwayne Koroma finished 7 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pissis has 21 with game-winning 3, New Hampshire defeats UMass-Lowell 80-79
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Sami Pissis drilled a 3-pointer from the left wing as time expired and scored 21 points as New Hampshire beat UMass-Lowell 80-79 on Saturday. Pissis also contributed six assists for the Wildcats (7-20, 5-7 America East Conference). Anthony McComb III scored 16 points while shooting 7 for 13, including 0 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Tonje’s strong 2nd half leads No. 16 Wisconsin past No. 7 Purdue 94-84 in key Big Ten game
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — John Tonje scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half Saturday and Max Klesmit added 17 points and six assists to help No. 16 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Purdue 94-84. Tonje scored 10 straight points during a key second-half stretch that gave Wisconsin a lead it never relinquished. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brumbaugh, Woods lead Tulane past Rice, 81-78
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rowan Brumbaugh scored 25 points to lead Tulane and Asher Woods knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left as the Green Wave knocked off Rice 81-78 on Saturday. Brumbaugh had six rebounds and eight assists for the Green Wave (14-11, 8-4 American Athletic Conference). Gregg Glenn III scored 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zeigler scores 22 to rally No. 5 Tennessee over Vanderbilt 81-76
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zakai Zeigler scored 22 points, all in the second half, and No. 5 Tennessee rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to beat Vanderbilt Saturday, 81-76. Chaz Lanieradded 21, for the Volunteers (21-5, 8-5 Southeastern Conference). Jason Edwards led the Commodores (17-8, 5-7) with 24 points. Jaylen Carey came off the bench ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anisimova beats Ostapenko in Qatar Open final for her biggest title
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Amanda Anisimova won the Qatar Open on Saturday for her third career title and first since 2022. Anisimova beat former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 6-3 in a final disrupted twice by showers. After the second rain delay, Anisimova won the last three games to become the first American to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones scores 24 as Central Connecticut State beats Saint Francis (PA) 83-67
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Jordan Jones had 24 points in Central Connecticut State’s 83-67 win over Saint Francis (PA) on Saturday. Jones added seven assists for the Blue Devils (19-6, 10-2 Northeast Conference). Devin Haid added 21 points while going 7 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and ... Read More »
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