National Sports
Blue Jays top Tigers 10-7, lose 6-3 to Yankees
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
DUNEDIN — The Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run fourth inning to earn a 10-7 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday in spring training action. It was a split-squad game for the Blue Jays (4-2), who later lost 6-3 in Tampa to the New York Yankees. Against the Tigers, starter Chris Bassitt struck out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Njie hits gamewinner with :03 left as Iona defeats Niagara 65-63
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Dejour Reaves’ 23 points and Adam Njie hit the game-winning jumper with three seconds left to lift Iona past Niagara 65-63 on Friday. Reaves shot 10 for 17, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Gaels (13-16, 10-8 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Njie scored 13 points while going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC visit No. 2 UCLA in winner-take-all game for Big Ten regular-season title
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s probably not what the Big Ten expected when the league opened its doors to UCLA and USC this season: two West Coast schools dominating the women’s basketball standings. The crosstown rivals meet Saturday at sold-out Pauley Pavilion in a winner-take-all game to decide their new league’s regular-season champion. “That gets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA Swimming says Delaware AD Chrissi Rawak will not assume role as CEO and president
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Swimming’s board of governors said Friday night that Delaware athletic director Chrissi Rawak will not assume the role as CEO and president because of “unforeseen personal circumstances that we learned about late this week.” USA Swimming made the move nine days after announcing Rawak’s hiring. The governing body said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell Robinson returns to action as Knicks lose Hukporti following left knee surgery
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson returned to action against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, making his season debut following left ankle surgery. But as the 7-foot Robinson returned, New York dealt with the extended loss of reserve Ariel Hukporti. The Knicks announced Friday that the 6-11 rookie out of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits HR in 1st spring at-bat following offseason shoulder surgery
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run in his first spring training plate appearance on Friday night following offseason shoulder surgery. Batting in the leadoff spot, Ohtani worked a full count against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi before driving a fastball to the opposite field, easily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbeng scores 21 and Yale beats Dartmouth 72-67 to pick up its 13th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Bez Mbeng scored 21 points and Yale beat Dartmouth 72-67 on Friday night to pick up its 13th straight win. Yale (19-6, 12-0 Ivy League) is riding the longest active winning streak in the nation at 13. Mbeng also added 12 rebounds and five assists for the Bulldogs. Nick Townsend scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magic’s Jalen Suggs out indefinitely with left knee injury
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Suggs has a left knee injury that will sideline him indefinitely, the latest ailment to stall what had been the Orlando guard’s promising season. The Magic said Friday that Suggs had a trochlea injury that was discovered after he was experiencing discomfort while trying to return from a bruised left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown earns 59-52 win over Harvard
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Aaron Cooley had 14 points in Brown’s 59-52 win against Harvard on Friday. Cooley shot 6 for 11 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Bears (14-11, 6-6 Ivy League). Landon Lewis added nine points while going 2 of 8 and 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps midfielder Jayden Nelson ‘relentless and fearless’ in return to MLS
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Jayden Nelson wanted to make a big impression in his return to Major League Soccer. With four assists and a goal in his first two games for the Vancouver Whitecaps, he’s done just that. “I just want to be relentless and fearless. And I think if I go into every game being fearless ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knapp goes from 59 to 70 but still has lead in Cognizant Classic
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jake Knapp was 11 shots worse than his opening round at the Cognizant Classic and still stayed in front, curling in a 15-foot birdie putt on his final hole Friday for a 1-under 70 and a one-shot lead over Matthieu Pavon. Knapp, who made 12 birdies Thursday for the ... Read More »
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