National Sports
Johnson’s 16 lead Portland State over Montana State 69-52
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Isaiah Johnson had 16 points in Portland State’s 69-52 victory against Montana State on Thursday. Johnson shot 7 of 13 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Vikings (17-12, 9-7 Big Sky Conference). Tre-Vaughn Minott scored 12 points and added 17 rebounds. Terri Miller Jr. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards likely to be suspended after picking up 16th technical foul
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will likely be suspended for one game after being ejected and picking up his 16th technical foul of the season during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Edwards also could draw a fine after throwing the ball into the stands after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Santa Barbara wins 96-77 against Cal Poly
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Jason Fontenet II scored 19 points as UC Santa Barbara beat Cal Poly 96-77 on Thursday. Fontenet had five rebounds and four steals for the Gauchos (19-10, 11-7 Big West Conference). Cole Anderson shot 6 for 9, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 16 points. Deuce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Troy Terry and Ryan Strome lead the surging Ducks’ rally for a 5-2 victory over Canucks
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Frank Vatrano, Cutter Gauthier and Ryan Strome scored in the second period and the surging Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night for their fifth consecutive home victory. Jackson LaCombe got a 4-on-4 goal late in the third period for Anaheim, and Troy Terry added an empty-net goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Denis Shapovalov reaches Mexican Open semifinals, beats Marcus Giron
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ACAPULCO DE JUÁREZ — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov advanced to the semifinal of the Mexican Open with a three-set win over Marcus Giron of the United States on Thursday. The ninth-seeded Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., dropped the first set 6-4, but battled back to take the second 6-3 and the third 6-2 in a match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tait-Jones scores 20 points, UC San Diego beats Cal State Northridge 77-71 for 10th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead UC San Diego over Cal State Northridge 77-71 on Thursday night for its 10th straight win. The Tritons (25-4, 15-2 Big West Conference) retain their one-game lead in the conference standings over UC Irvine, which beat Cal State Fullerton 76-51. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitney’s 18 lead Montana over Sacramento State 60-54
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Whitney’s 18 points helped Big Sky Conference leader Montana defeat Sacramento State 60-54 on Thursday. Whitney shot 5 of 6 from the field and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Grizzlies (21-8, 14-2 Big Sky Conference). Te’Jon Sawyer shot 4 of 6 from the field and 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In dominant triple-double performance, Pelicans’ Zion Williamson provides reminder of his talent
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The injuries have taken on toll on Zion Williamson during his six-year NBA career. So have the losses. But on nights like Thursday, there are tantalizing reminders of how much talent the 2019 No. 1 overall pick still possesses. Williamson had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Curry does it all in a 56-point masterpiece, from a halfcourt heave to a jersey toss to mom
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — When Stephen Curry has it going from long range like he did Thursday night — like he has more often than any player in NBA history — his coach just knows the ball is going in. Curry scored 56 points in Golden State’s 121-115 victory over Orlando and made 12 3-pointers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moncrieffe’s 19 lead Seattle past Cal Baptist 72-48
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe scored 19 points as Seattle beat California Baptist 72-48 on Thursday. Moncrieffe also had eight rebounds for the Redhawks (11-16, 6-7 Western Athletic Conference). John Christofilis scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 10 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. Kobe Williamson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portland wins 87-67 against Pepperdine
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Max Mackinnon’s 27 points helped Portland defeat Pepperdine 87-67 on Thursday. Mackinnon also had seven rebounds for the Pilots (12-18, 7-10 West Coast Conference). Chris Austin scored 17 points and added eight rebounds. Austin Rapp went 6 of 14 from the field to finish with 13 points, while adding 10 rebounds ... Read More »
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