National Sports
Liberty knocks off Jacksonville State 59-55, moves ahead of Gamecocks into 1st in C-USA
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Kaden Metheny scored 13 points as Liberty beat Jacksonville State 59-55 on Thursday night to take a half-game lead over the Gamecocks in the Conference USA standings. Metheny shot 4 for 13 (3 for 11 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Flames (23-5, 11-4). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cole Caufield’s overtime heroics hand Montreal Canadiens third straight win
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — Cole Caufield’s overtime goal propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Caufield’s goal was his team-leading 28th this season. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki scored two first-period goals for Montreal (28-26-5) to run his personal multi-point streak to three games. Alex Newhook also scored for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Curry scores 56 points and makes 12 3-pointers in Warriors’ 121-115 win over Magic
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored a season-high 56 points, making 12 3-pointers and outscoring Orlando by himself in the third quarter of another astounding performance, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 121-115 victory over the Magic on Thursday night. Curry was 12 for 19 behind the arc in his NBA-record 26th career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rantanen scores a goal and has an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night. Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho, Taylor Hall and Seth Jarvis also scored for Carolina, which had lost its first two games after the league break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Pyotr Kochetkov ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida International beats Kennesaw State 76-61
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Dashon Gittens and Asim Jones each scored 15 points as Florida International beat Kennesaw State 76-61 on Thursday night. Gittens shot 3 for 8 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 9 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (9-19, 3-12 Conference USA). Jones shot 3 of 5 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Butler’s free throws give Drexel 53-52 win over Hampton
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jason Drake scored 15 points to lead Drexel and Yame Butler made two free throws for the winning points with 23 seconds left as the Dragons knocked off Hampton 53-52 on Thursday night. Drake shot 5 of 9 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Dragons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charleston takes down Delaware 94-84 for coach Chris Mack’s 300th career victory.
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Ante Brzovic scored 27 points on 11-of-13 shooting as Charleston beat Delaware 94-84 on Thursday night for coach Chris Mack’s 300th career victory. Brzovic added eight rebounds for the Cougars (22-8, 12-5 Coastal Athletic Association). CJ Fulton added a season-high 20 points, going 6 of 8 from the floor, including 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philip Broberg scores twice as the Blues beat the Capitals 5-2 to move closer to a playoff spot
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Philip Broberg scored twice to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Thursday night, inching closer to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and handing the top team in the East a rare second loss in a row. Dylan Holloway and Colton Parayko also scored and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bashir makes 8 3s, scores 29 points as Monmouth downs Elon 79-76
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Abdi Bashir Jr.’s 29 points including eight 3-pointers off of the bench led Monmouth to a 79-76 victory against Elon on Thursday night. Bashir shot 9 for 18 (8 for 16 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (12-18, 10-7 Coastal Athletic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luster and Stony Brook defeat Hofstra 59-56
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — CJ Luster II scored 19 points, Andre Snoddy added a go-ahead dunk with 13 seconds left and Stony Brook closed on an 8-0 run to knock off Hofstra 59-56 on Thursday night. Luster went 7 of 18 from the field (5 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Seawolves (7-23, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jose Mourinho banned for four matches and fined after Turkish referees comment
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was given a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Galatasaray. The Turkish federation on Thursday fined the 62-year-old Portuguese coach 1.6 million Turkish lira ($44,000) after he criticized the match officials in a media ... Read More »
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