National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Erikstrup scores 23, Washington State beats San Diego 93-86
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Dane Erikstrup had 23 points in Washington State’s 93-86 win over San Diego on Thursday. Erikstrup shot 8 for 10 (4 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Cougars (17-13, 7-10 West Coast Conference). Ethan Price scored 17 points while shooting 6 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Terry, 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!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 »
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