National Sports
Suns face the Pelicans on 3-game slide
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans (16-43, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (27-32, 11th in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -6; over/under is 237 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix looks to break its three-game slide when the Suns play New Orleans. The Suns have gone 17-20 against Western Conference teams. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston takes on Sacramento, aims for 4th straight home win
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Sacramento Kings (30-28, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (37-22, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Rockets play Sacramento. The Rockets are 22-14 in conference matchups. Houston has a 7-5 record in one-possession games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets take on the Wizards on 5-game skid
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Washington Wizards (10-48, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (14-44, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to break its five-game slide when the Hornets take on Washington. The Hornets are 7-30 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte has a 4-22 record against opponents over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curry leads Golden State against Philadelphia after 56-point game
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Golden State Warriors (32-27, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-38, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Golden State faces the Philadelphia 76ers after Stephen Curry scored 56 points in the Warriors’ 121-115 win against the Orlando Magic. The 76ers are 10-20 on their home court. Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers play the Clippers, look for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers (32-26, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (35-21, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -2; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic champion and LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko moves into contention at LPGA Singapore
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SINGAPORE (AP) — Olympic gold medalist and LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko moved to within a shot of the lead with a 5-under 67 Friday after two rounds of the HSBC Women’s World Championship. The South Korean-born New Zealander had a two-round total of 6-under 138 on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burnett’s buzzer-beater gives No. 15 Michigan 84-82 win over Rutgers
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Nimari Burnett made a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, lifting No. 15 Michigan to an 84-82 win over Rutgers on Thursday night and into a first-place tie in the Big Ten with rival Michigan State. The Wolverines (22-6, 14-3 Big Ten) rallied after trailing by 12 in the second half. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 23 Saint Mary’s beats Loyola Marymount 58-55 behind Murauskas
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paulius Murauskas scored 18 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer with 30 seconds left, and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead No. 23 Saint Mary’s past Loyola Marymount 58-55 on Thursday night for its sixth straight victory. The Gaels, making their first appearance in the AP Top 25 this season, took the lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James powers the Lakers to 4th straight victory, 111-102 over the Timberwolves
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game, holding off the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102 on Thursday night. Austin Reeves added 23 points and Luka Doncic had 21 points and 13 rebounds to help the Lakers improve to 14-3 since Jan. 21. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Tampa Bay 3, Calgary 0 Montreal 4, San Jose 3, OT Florida 4, Edmonton 3 Nashville 2, Winnipeg 1 Anaheim 5, Vancouver 2 Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia 4, OT St. Louis 5, Washington 2 Columbus 5, Detroit 2 Carolina 5, Buffalo 2 N.Y. Islanders 2, Boston 1 Utah 6, Minnesota 1 Vegas 7, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dixon scores 21, UC Irvine downs Cal State Fullerton 76-51
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Jurian Dixon had 21 points in UC Irvine’s 76-51 win against Cal State Fullerton on Thursday. Dixon also added three steals for the Anteaters (24-5, 14-3 Big West Conference). Justin Hohn scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 10, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc. Bent Leuchten shot 5 ... Read More »
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