National Sports
WHL roundup: Oil Kings thump Pats, Hurricanes blow away Rebels
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
EDMONTON — Ethan MacKenzie scored twice and notched an assist as his Edmonton Oil Kings dumped the Regina Pats 5-2 in Western Hockey League play on Wednesday. Blake Fiddler, Marshall Finnie and Lukas Sawchyn also scored for the Oil Kings (28-19-4), and Ethan Simcoe made 18 saves. Jace Egland and Keets Fawcett replied for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fueled by grudge, Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points in Nuggets’ win over Trail Blazers
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The only thing hotter than Jamal Murray’s jumper on Wednesday night might have been his temper. The Denver guard was still carrying a grudge against the Portland Trail Blazers over being ejected for some trash talking on Monday nighy. Facing them again two days later, Murray let his play do his chirping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada, Sweden thrilled by pace of play at 4 Nations: ‘It’s not an all-star game’
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — NHL stars faced questions about what fans could expect entering the 4 Nations Face-Off. Would players take the event seriously? Would it have the feel of an all-star game? Connor McDavid believes Canada and Sweden put those doubts to bed with their electric tournament opener on Wednesday night. “I’ve been saying we’ve been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crosby stars, Marner scores winner as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in OT to open 4 Nations
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — Sidney Crosby feeds off the energy each time he sets foot in the Bell Centre. The superstar grew up a fan of the Montreal Canadiens and has had some memorable nights inside one of hockey’s cathedrals. “There’s a certain feel to it,” Crosby said Wednesday morning. “So much history and just the hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kawhi Leonard scores 25 points in Clippers’ 128-114 victory over Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points, James Harden and Norman Powell each had 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-114 on Wednesday night. Leonard played a season-high 34 minutes, with all of his 30-minute games coming in the last three contests. Amir Coffey added 15 points, Kris Dunn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villanova edges No. 9 St. John’s 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 »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Wednesday’s Scoreboard 4 Nations Face-Off At Montreal Canada 4 Sweden 3 (OT) —- PWHL Boston 4 New York 0 — AHL Toronto 5 Syracuse 4 (OT) Belleville 5 Laval 0 Manitoba 4 Texas 2 San Diego 4 Abbotsford 1 Hartford 4 Bridgeport 3 (OT) Springfield 4 Grand Rapids 1 Colorado 5 San Jose 2 Henderson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dent and New Mexico defeat Wyoming 71-67
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Donovan Dent scored 20 points and Jovan Milicevic secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining as New Mexico took down Wyoming 71-67 on Wednesday night. Dent added six rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the Lobos (21-4, 13-1 Mountain West Conference). Tru Washington scored 15 points while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crosby shines, Marner scores in overtime as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Sidney Crosby got a sellout crowd roaring with a no-look pass to Nathan MacKinnon for a slam dunk power-play goal in the first minute. Then he sent Canada fans home happy by assisting on Mitch Marner’s overtime winner. Sid’s not a kid anymore, but he showed he’s still got it at 37, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyrie Irving scores 42 points to lead Mavericks past Warriors 111-107
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 42 points and took a charge in the closing seconds, Klay Thompson added 17 against his former team, and the undersized Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 111-107 on Wednesday night. Naji Marshall hit a 6-foot floater in the lane to give Dallas a 109-107 lead with 25.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 Texas Tech scores its most points in a Big 12 game, beating Arizona State 111-106 in 2 OTs
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — JT Toppin had a career-high 41 points and 15 rebounds as No. 12 Texas Tech outlasted Arizona State 111-106 in double overtime Wednesday night. Darrion Williams scored 27 for the Red Raiders, making a steal and two free throws with 1:49 left in the second OT to put them ahead to ... Read More »
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