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Scott Dixon drove entire IndyCar season opener with no radio communication and still finished 2nd
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Scott Dixon ran the entire IndyCar season-opening race without radio communication in a miscue that probably cost him his first career victory on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg. The six-time IndyCar champion finished second to winner Alex Palou in a 1-2 finish for Chip Ganassi Racing on Sunday. Team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paige Bueckers stars in final regular-season game as No. 5 UConn rolls past Marquette 92-57
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers had 19 points, seven assists and three steals in her final regular-season game to lead No. 5 UConn to a 92-57 win over Marquette on Sunday. Sarah Strong had 17 points, five rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocked shots for UConn (28-3, 18-0 in the Big East). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 South Carolina tops No. 15 Kentucky 78-66 to claim share of SEC regular-season title
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tessa Johnson scored 16 points, and No. 6 South Carolina claimed a share of the Southeastern Conference regular-season championship with a 78-66 victory over No. 15 Kentucky on Sunday. No. 1 Texas defeated Florida 72-46 on Sunday, so the Longhorns and Gamecocks both finished 15-1 in conference play. They split the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iona beats Canisius 82-52
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Adam Njie had 26 points in Iona’s 82-52 victory over Canisius on Sunday. Njie also contributed three steals for the Gaels (14-16, 11-8 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Yaphet Moundi added 15 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field while they also had six rebounds. Comeh Emuobor went 4 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaden Akins scores 19, No. 8 Michigan State beats No. 11 Wisconsin 71-62 for 5th straight victory
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 »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 South Carolina tops No. 15 Kentucky 78-66 to earn at least a share of SEC title
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tessa Johnson scored 16 points, and No. 6 South Carolina claimed at least a share of the Southeastern Conference regular-season championship with a 78-66 victory over No. 15 Kentucky on Sunday. If Texas beats Florida on Sunday, the Longhorns will match the Gamecocks with a 15-1 record in conference play. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cottle scores 24 as Kennesaw State takes down Liberty 85-80
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Simeon Cottle had 24 points in Kennesaw State’s 85-80 win against Liberty on Sunday. Cottle shot 9 of 16 from the field, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line for the Owls (17-13, 9-8 Conference USA). Adrian Wooley scored 22 points and added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nylander scores in overtime as the Maple Leafs beat the Penguins 6-5 for their 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — William Nylander scored 1:00 into overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5 on Sunday. Nylander, Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies each had a goal and an assist as Toronto earned its fifth consecutive win. John Tavares, Max Domi and Conor Timmins also scored. It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United crashes out of the FA Cup but Amorim says winning the Premier League is his ultimate goal
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday after losing on penalties to Fulham. But rather than bemoan the latest blow in a miserable season, United coach Ruben Amorim insisted his sights were set on a bigger trophy. “The goal is to win the Premier League. So I know that we are losing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown scores 22, Celtics beat Nuggets 110-103 despite 20 points, 14 boards and 9 assists from Jokic
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 22 points and Derek White hit a floater from the foul line with less than a minute left on Sunday to help the Boston Celtics recover after blowing most of a 20-point, first-half lead and beat the Denver Nuggets 110-103. Jayson Tatum scored 16 points with 11 rebounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RJ Felton scores 27 points and East Carolina defeats Charlotte 78-76
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — RJ Felton scored 27 points and East Carolina beat Charlotte 78-76 on Sunday. Felton shot 9 for 17 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Pirates (17-12, 9-7 American Athletic Conference). Jayshayne Woodard scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 5 from ... Read More »
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