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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 »
Be the first to comment!Tew scores 16, Weber State downs Eastern Washington 66-64
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Alex Tew scored 16 points, including a tip-in at the buzzer off an inbounds pass, as Weber State beat Eastern Washington 66-64 on Thursday night. Blaise Threatt’s shot was blocked by Angelo Winkel but Weber State maintained possession when the ball went out off the Eagles with 0.4 seconds left. Threatt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noel and Huibregtse score 20 points apiece, Wright State defeats Cleveland State 82-76
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Noel and Alex Huibregtse scored 20 points apiece to lead Wright State over Cleveland State 82-76 on Thursday. Noel also contributed nine rebounds for the Raiders (14-16, 8-11 Horizon League). Huibregtse shot 6 for 9 from 3-point range. Solomon Callaghan finished with 14 points. The Vikings (19-11, 13-6) were led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top line drives Montreal Canadiens to third straight win in NHL
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens players admitted they weren’t nearly on top of their game Thursday against the bottom-dwelling San Jose Sharks, but the NHL club still managed to pull out a 4-3 overtime win on home ice. The Canadiens fell behind by a single goal three separate times in regulation, including twice in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 24 Florida State hands No. 3 Notre Dame second straight loss, 86-81
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ta’Niya Latson scored 23 points, Makayla Timpson scored 22 and No. 24 Florida State handed No. 3 Notre Dame its second straight loss, 86-81 on Thursday night. It was Florida State’s second win over Notre Dame in 15 meetings between the teams and its first in South Bend. O’Mariah Gordon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Toughest game on earth’ — Australia’s National Rugby League returns to Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Having another roll in Las Vegas this weekend is a long way from rugby league’s first forays into selling the sport to Americans. A grainy black-and-white newsreel of a bunch of college students in uniforms that covered them from the knees to wrists is stored in the National Film and Sound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps blank Saprissa 2-0, advance in CONCACAF Champions Cup
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have advanced in the CONCACAF Champions Cup tournament after beating Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa 2-0. The result gave the ‘Caps a 3-2 edge in the two-legged aggregate series after dropping a 2-1 decision in Costa Rica last week. Vancouver will face LIGA MX club CF Monterrey in the round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 20 Alabama holds off No. 7 LSU 88-85 in OT after leading scorers Nye and Barker foul out
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Aaliyah Nye scored 28 points, Sarah Ashlee Barker added 21 and No. 20 Alabama survived both of them fouling out, getting a critical block from Essence Cody in the final seconds of overtime to hold off No. 7 LSU 88-85 on Thursday night. Cody finished with 17 points and five blocks, ... Read More »
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