February 22nd, 2025

National Sports

MLB Free Agent Signings List

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The 95 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (4) — ... Read More »

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No. 1 UCLA takes unbeaten record into crosstown showdown against sixth-ranked USC and JuJu Watkins

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Top-ranked UCLA was seeing red at practice on Wednesday, with its scout team donning the colors of crosstown rival Southern California. The sixth-ranked Trojans’ fight song blared in the Bruins’ gym, too. It was all part of preparing for Thursday night’s sold-out showdown at Galen Center, where JuJu Watkins and the ... Read More »

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Youngstown State defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 93-71

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Nico Galette had 21 points in Youngstown State’s 93-71 victory against Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday night. Galette also had 10 rebounds and five assists for the Penguins (17-10, 11-5 Horizon League). Juwan Maxey shot 5 for 14 (3 for 11 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw ... Read More »

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Sundell and Sides both have double-doubles, No. 14 Kansas State women beat Cincinnati 90-53

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Serena Sundell scored 21 points and dished 10 assists, Taryn Sides also had a double-double and No. 14 Kansas State rolled to a 90-53 win over Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Sides had 17 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for the Wildcats (23-3, 11-2 Big 12 Conference) for her first double-double. Temira ... Read More »

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McDavid to Crosby to MacKinnon, Canada’s power play opens the 4 Nations Face-Off with a bang

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

MONTREAL (AP) — Canada’s absurdly talented power play did not take long to make a difference at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday night. With Sweden’s William Nylander in the penalty box for high-sticking, Connor McDavid got the puck to Sidney Crosby, who found Nathan MacKinnon wide open with a no-look pass for the first ... Read More »

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Villanova edges No. 9 St. John’s 73-71 for 3rd straight win

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John’s 73-71 on Wednesday night, ending the Red Storm’s 10-game winning streak. Wooga Poplar scored 22 points and Eric Dixon added 17 in a critical victory for the Wildcats (15-10, 8-6 Big East), who have ... Read More »

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Western Carolina wins 76-67 against East Tennessee State

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Kell scored 18 points as Western Carolina beat East Tennessee State 76-67 on Wednesday night. Kell also contributed 17 rebounds and three blocks for the Catamounts (7-17, 3-10 Southern Conference). Bernard Pelote scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Chevalier Emery shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 ... Read More »

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Iowa closes on 8-0 run to beat Rutgers 84-73 for its first Big Ten road victory this season

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Josh Dix scored 26 points, Payton Sandfort added 20 and Iowa closed on an 8-0 run to beat Rutgers 84-73 on Wednesday night for its first Big Ten road victory this season in six attempts. Iowa has beaten Rutgers eight times in the last nine matchups. Pryce Sandfort made a driving ... Read More »

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Colgate defeats Holy Cross 87-65

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

WORCESTER, Mass (AP) — Jalen Cox had 18 points in Colgate’s 87-65 victory over Holy Cross on Wednesday night. Cox went 7 of 11 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Raiders (11-15, 8-5 Patriot League). Jeff Woodward scored 15 points while finishing 7 of 11 from the floor and added ... Read More »

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Panel of voters for AP NFL Awards

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

Here are the 49 voters for the AP NFL awards: Emmanuel Acho, FS1 Kay Adams, FanDuel TV Greg Auman, Fox Sports Jarrett Bell, USA Today Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press Tom Brady, Fox Sports Tedy Bruschi, ESPN Vic Carucci, WGRZ-TV Mark Craig, Minneapolis Star Tribune Tom Curran, NBC Sports Boston Nate Davis, USA Today Tony ... Read More »

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VanSlooten scores 22, No. 22 Michigan State women race past Wisconsin 91-71

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Grace VanSlooten scored 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting and No. 22 Michigan State rolled to a 91-71 win over Wisconsin on Wednesday night. Theryn Hallock added 18 points for the Spartans (19-5, 9-4 Big Ten Conference). Ines Sotelo had a career-high 17 points off the bench and Jocelyn Tate had ... Read More »

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