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Anthony Edwards’ big slam over RJ Barrett sparks Timberwolves to 115-107 win over Raptors
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 22 points, including an impressive two-handed slam over RJ Barrett, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Toronto Raptors 115-107 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. In the third quarter, Edwards used a crossover dribble to get free in the lane, elevated well above the rim and slammed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record for career field goals
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — LeBron James has surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most field goals in NBA history. James hit a turnaround 12-foot jumper over Zeke Nnaji with 12 seconds left in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. The bucket gave James 15,838 career field goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timmons, Scott combine for 43 points to lead Alabama women 76-64 past Tennessee in SEC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jessica Timmons and Ta’Mia Scott combined for 43 points to lead Alabama 76-64 past Tennessee in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Thursday. Timmons and Scott were both 3 of 5 from behind the arc. Timmons had 21 points on 8-of-16 shooting and Scott had 20 on 7-of-11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scheifele has goal and an assist to lead Jets to 4-1 win over Lightning
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele had a goal and an assist as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 at Canada Life Centre on Thursday. Morgan Barron, Gustav Nyquist and Kyle Connor, into an empty net, also scored for Winnipeg (25-26-10), which extended its home winning streak against Tampa Bay to five games. Connor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Michigan holds off a late run by Iowa
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg scored 16 points apiece, and Aday Mara had two tiebreaking shots in the final 1:22 as Michigan defeated Iowa. The Wolverines (28-2, 18-1 Big Ten) were held 18 points below their season scoring average, but managed to hold off the Hawkeyes (20-10, 10-9) in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 Michigan State beats Rutgers 91-87 before closing regular season at No. 3 Michigan
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jeremy Fears had 21 points and eight assists and Coen Carr also scored 21, helping No. 8 Michigan State hold off Rutgers 91-87 on Thursday night. The Spartans (25-5, 15-4 Big Ten) will close the regular season on the road against rival and third-ranked Michigan on Sunday. Michigan State has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Short-handed Warriors edge Rockets 115-113 in overtime thriller
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Brandon Podziemski had 26 points, De’Anthony Melton added 23 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors outlasted the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime Thursday night. The Warriors were up three with about 30 seconds left in overtime when Kevin Durant was fouled on a 3-point attempt and made the first two before a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Michigan holds off a late run by Iowa, beats the Hawkeyes 71-68
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg scored 16 points apiece, and Aday Mara had two tiebreaking shots in the final 1:22 as No. 3 Michigan defeated Iowa 71-68 on Thursday night. The Wolverines (28-2, 18-1 Big Ten) were held 18 points below their season scoring average, but managed to hold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oss scores 18 points to lead Dinos to 58-45 win over Martlets in Final 8 quarterfinal
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Kourtney Oss had 18 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Calgary Dinos to a 58-45 win over the McGill Martlets in quarterfinal play Thursday at the U Sports Women’s Final 8. The third-seeded Dinos outscored McGill 42-22 in the paint at the Amphithéâtre Desjardins. Emilia Diaz-Ruiz had 15 points and 14 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magic beat Mavericks 115-114 on Wendell Carter Jr.’s last-second dunk to spoil Cooper Flagg’s return
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead dunk with 1.4 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic beat the Dallas Mavericks 115-114 on Thursday night to spoil Cooper Flagg’s return from injury. Flagg’s three-point play with 37.3 seconds left gave Dallas a four-point lead, but Orlando scored the last five points. Jalen Suggs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos re-sign Alex Palczewski to a 2-year deal worth up to $11 million
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos re-signed offensive lineman Alex Palczewski to a two-year contract Thursday worth up to $11 million, including $5.6 million in guarantees. Palczewski, who was a restricted free agent, started 10 games last season with Ben Powers injured and played in all 17 regular-season games and both playoff contests. Palczewski ... Read More »
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