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McCollum and Kispert combine for 58 points against former team in Hawks’ 126-96 win vs Wizards
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta newcomers CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert combined for 58 points against their former team on Thursday night, leading the Hawks to a 126-96 win against the Washington Wizards. It was the second of a two-game home series for the Hawks against the team to which they traded Trae Young in January. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aho’s power-play goal helps Hurricanes beat Lightning 5-4 in meeting of Eastern Conference’s best
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho banged in a power-play goal through traffic midway through the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Thursday night. Aho’s shot from up top slipped past Jonas Johansson, with Carolina captain Jordan Staal rooted in front of Johansson at the top of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late goals by Clifton and Chinakhov push the Penguins past Jack Hughes and the Devils 4-1
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night. Tommy Novak, serving as the first-line center while captain Sidney Crosby recovers from a lower-body injury sustained at the Milan Cortina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knueppel breaks rookie 3-point season record in Hornets’ romp over Pacers
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kon Knueppel broke the NBA rookie 3-point season record and scored 28 points, Brandon Miller had 33 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 133-109 on Thursday night. Needing six 3-pointers to top the rookie mark of 206 set by Keegan Murray in 80 games in 2022-23, the NBA’s leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marchand scores 2 as the Panthers reignite their playoff push vs. Maple Leafs with 5-1 win
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Olympic silver medalist Brad Marchand scored twice, Evan Rodrigues got the first short-handed goal of his career and added an assist, and the Florida Panthers resumed their playoff push with a 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Marchand now has 27 goals, tying Sam Reinhart for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyrese Maxey breaks 76ers record for 3-pointers as Philadelphia beats Miami Heat 124-117
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson’s 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points Thursday night in Philadelphia’s 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat. Maxey also had 11 assists and helped steady the Sixers after they blew a 16-point halftime lead. Joel Embiid had 26 points and 11 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 21 North Carolina women share scoring wealth in beating Virginia 82-70
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Elina Aarnisalo scored 20 points, Lanie Grant added 15 points and 21st-ranked North Carolina ended its two-game losing streak by beating Virginia 82-70 on Thursday night. Reserve Nyla Brooks scored 11 points, and Nyla Harris and Ciera Toomey each scored 10 for North Carolina (24-6, 13-4 ACC), which shot 58% (29 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opening round at the Cognizant Classic features bird feathers, shots from the mud and hole-outs
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Gerard appeared to clip a bird with a tee shot. David Ford spent a few minutes in the mud, then went about an hour without using his putter. Round 1 of the Cognizant Classic had some weirdness Thursday. It looked like Gerard hit a bird on the 207-yard, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hassett scores 15 on 5 3-pointers as No. 16 Kentucky women win 63-56 over Auburn
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Amelia Hassett scored 15 points on five 3-pointers to lead No. 16 Kentucky past Auburn 63-56 on Thursday night. Hassett was 5 of 8 from the floor and posted six rebounds and two blocks. Clara Strack notched 12 points, five rebounds and two blocks — after entering second in the nation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong lead UConn to 46th straight win and another 30-win season
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 24 points and had four steals in her final regular-season home game as top-ranked UConn cruised to an 84-52 win over Georgetown on Thursday night to extend its winning streak to 46 games. Sarah Strong added 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for the Huskies, who improved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida women beat No. 19 Ole Miss 74-67 for 1st victory over ranked team this season
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Liv McGill had 28 points, six rebounds and eight assists, Laila Reynolds added 14 points, and Florida beat No. 19 Mississippi 74-67 on Thursday night for its first victory over a ranked opponent this season. Florida (17-13, 5-10 SEC) snapped a seven-game losing streak in the series. McGill found Reynolds for ... Read More »
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