August 21st, 2025

National Sports

Blue Jackets play the Red Wings following van Riemsdyk’s 2-goal showing

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

Detroit Red Wings (30-23-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (29-22-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Wings -115, Blue Jackets -105; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings after James van Riemsdyk’s two-goal game against the Detroit ... Read More »

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Senators take losing streak into home matchup against the Sharks

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

San Jose Sharks (15-36-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (29-25-4, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators look to break a five-game skid when they take on the San Jose Sharks. Ottawa has a 16-9-2 record in home games and a 29-25-4 record overall. The ... Read More »

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Kraken bring home slide into game against the Canucks

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

Vancouver Canucks (27-21-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (25-31-4, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken take on the Vancouver Canucks looking to break a three-game home losing streak. Seattle has gone 25-31-4 overall with a 7-9-1 record in Pacific Division play. The Kraken are 4-10-1 ... Read More »

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Oilers take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Hurricanes

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

Edmonton Oilers (34-21-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (34-21-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers head into the matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes as losers of five games in a row. Carolina is 22-6-1 in home games and 34-21-4 overall. The Hurricanes have ... Read More »

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Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday. Afghanistan made a big turnaround in the tournament when it eliminated England with a stunning eight-run victory at the same venue on ... Read More »

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Chattanooga visits VMI following Yildizoglu’s 23-point outing

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

Chattanooga Mocs (22-8, 14-3 SoCon) at VMI Keydets (13-17, 7-10 SoCon) Lexington, Virginia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: VMI faces Chattanooga after Tan Yildizoglu scored 23 points in VMI’s 95-83 loss to the Samford Bulldogs. The Keydets are 7-6 on their home court. VMI is sixth in the SoCon scoring 74.0 points while shooting ... Read More »

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Banks and UMBC host Vermont

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

Vermont Catamounts (18-11, 11-3 America East) at UMBC Retrievers (13-17, 5-10 America East) Baltimore; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UMBC plays Vermont after Marcus Banks scored 24 points in UMBC’s 78-74 loss to the Albany (NY) Great Danes. The Retrievers are 8-8 in home games. UMBC ranks fourth in the America East with 14.7 ... Read More »

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Robinson leads Northern Kentucky against Youngstown State after 25-point performance

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

Youngstown State Penguins (19-11, 13-6 Horizon League) at Northern Kentucky Norse (15-15, 10-9 Horizon League) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky hosts Youngstown State after Trey Robinson scored 25 points in Northern Kentucky’s 79-74 win over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Norse are 10-6 in home games. Northern Kentucky ... Read More »

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Niagara hosts Iona following Reaves’ 26-point game

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

Iona Gaels (12-16, 9-8 MAAC) at Niagara Purple Eagles (10-17, 5-11 MAAC) Lewiston, New York; Friday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Iona visits Niagara after Dejour Reaves scored 26 points in Iona’s 77-70 overtime loss to the Merrimack Warriors. The Purple Eagles have gone 6-5 in home ... Read More »

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Monroe and Quinnipiac host Saint Peter’s

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

Saint Peter’s Peacocks (10-14, 5-11 MAAC) at Quinnipiac Bobcats (17-10, 13-3 MAAC) Hamden, Connecticut; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -8.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Quinnipiac hosts Saint Peter’s after Amarri Monroe scored 20 points in Quinnipiac’s 74-71 win against the Manhattan Jaspers. The Bobcats have gone 10-2 at home. Quinnipiac averages ... Read More »

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Dixon leads Villanova against Butler

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

Butler Bulldogs (13-15, 6-11 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (17-12, 10-8 Big East) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova faces Butler after Eric Dixon scored 32 points in Villanova’s 59-54 victory over the Seton Hall Pirates. The Wildcats are 13-3 on their home court. Villanova is ninth in the Big East ... Read More »

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