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NC State reserve is ejected for leaving the bench during skirmish vs. Virginia
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — An altercation near midcourt in the second half of Tuesday night’s game between No. 11 Virginia and North Carolina State led to offsetting technical fouls and the ejection of one Wolfpack substitute. N.C. State trimmed Virginia’s lead to 41-28 with 17:38 to play, but during the media timeout that followed, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pat Riley revives the NBA coach suit debate. Erik Spoelstra wants to keep sideline wear casual
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra don’t disagree on much. Except sideline apparel. And that’s nothing new — they’ve had differing opinions for years on the subject of what coaches should wear on the sideline. Riley, the always-dapper Miami Heat president, wants NBA coaches to wear suits again. Spoelstra, the Heat coach, prefers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trae Young returns to Atlanta for the first time since blockbuster trade to the Wizards
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The surroundings were a little strange for Trae Young, who spent the last eight years hanging out in the more spacious home locker room at State Farm Arena. “I’ve only been in the visiting locker room for concerts and stuff,” Young said with a chuckle. “It is weird. It’s something I’ll have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders GM wants Maxx Crosby to stay, but will listen to offers
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are planning to keep star edge rusher Maxx Crosby despite the trade talk around the five-time Pro Bowl pick, general manager John Spytek said Tuesday. “Maxx is an elite player. I’ve been very upfront from the start since I got here, that we’re in the business of having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls say guard Anfernee Simons still recovering from left wrist fracture
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Additional imaging on Anfernee Simons’ injured left wrist showed the Chicago Bulls guard aggravated a previous fracture, coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday before a game against the Charlotte Hornets. Simons, acquired in a deal that sent center Nikola Vucevic to Boston at the trade deadline earlier this month, left Chicago’s 126-110 loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coby White is set to make his Hornets debut against his former Bulls team
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Coby White is set to make his Charlotte Hornets debut on Tuesday night against his former Bulls team. The Hornets announced that White, who was acquired in a trade with Chicago on Feb. 4, has been upgraded to available and will play against the Bulls at the United Center. White was sidelined since the trade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amon-Ra St. Brown to play in mother’s home of Germany as Lions are set for NFL Munich game
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MUNICH (AP) — Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says a longtime dream will come true after his team was confirmed to play in the NFL game in Munch this year. St. Brown’s mother was born in Germany and his career has been closely followed by the NFL’s large German fan base. “It has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter slumps from Champions League finalist to playoffs exit on shocking loss to Bodø/Glimt
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — What a difference a year makes. Or nine months to be precise. Last season, Inter Milan reached the Champions League final and did so in style, with thrilling victories over Bayern Munich and Barcelona. On Tuesday, the Italian giant limped out of the competition with a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown and Raiders Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby could be on the move
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A.J. Brown and Maxx Crosby are two of the best NFL players who could be on the move this offseason. Their teams just aren’t saying they’re on the trade block. Brown, the Philadelphia Eagles’ star wide receiver, wasn’t happy with the offense or his role in it last season after helping the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers guard Sharpe diagnosed with stress reaction in left fibula
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe was diagnosed with a stress reaction of the left fibula and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, the team said Tuesday. Sharpe had already missed the past six games because of a left calf strain. Follow-up imaging revealed the stress reaction. The four-to-six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says NBA investigator did not speak with team doctors before issuing fine
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that the NBA’s investigators did not speak with team doctors or players before issuing a recent $100,000 fine for violating the league’s player participation policy. Carlisle made the comments during his weekly appearance on local radio station 107.5 The Fan. “The league lawyer that was ... Read More »
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