National Sports
Maxey, Embiid lead 76ers to 135-114 rout of Pacers
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Joel Embiid had 27 points in his return to the lineup after missing five games with right shin soreness and right knee injury management, Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-114 on Tuesday night. Embiid scored 20 points in the first half, sinking 11 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thijs De Ridder scores 19 as No. 11 Virginia cruises to 90-61 win over NC State
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Thijs De Ridder scored 19 points lead five Virginia players in double figures as the 11th-ranked Cavaliers beat North Carolina State 90-61 on Tuesday night, cruising in their final tuneup before Saturday’s showdown at No. 1 Duke. Virginia (25-3, 13-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) never trailed as it won its ninth straight. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denzel Aberdeen scores 19 and Kentucky beats South Carolina 72-63 to end a 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Denzel Aberdeen scored 19 points, Mouhamed Dioubate had 12 points and a key block down the stretch, and Kentucky beat South Carolina 72-63 on Tuesday night to end a three-game skid. Kentucky (18-10, 9-6 SEC) secured its first win at South Carolina since the 2021-22 season. The Wildcats had their lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Duke beats Notre Dame 100-56 behind Cameron Boozer’s 24 points, 13 rebounds
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Cameron Boozer had 24 points and 13 rebounds as No. 1 Duke beat Notre Dame 100-56 on Tuesday night, handing the Irish their worst home loss since 1898. Duke (26-2, 14-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), playing its first game this season as No. 1, coming off win over then-No. 1 Michigan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Anderson leads No. 16 Texas Tech over Cincinnati 80-68 for another win without JT Toppin
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Christian Anderson had 31 points and a career-high 11 rebounds, leading No. 16 Texas Tech past Cincinnati 80-68 on Tuesday night for a second consecutive victory since star forward JT Toppin’s season-ending knee injury. Anderson’s eighth double-double of the season — and his two-year career — was his first with rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!L’Etang’s career-high 26 points helps Dayton to a 77-62 win over No. 23 Saint Louis
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Amael L’Etang scored a career-high 26 points and Javon Bennett added 17 as Dayton beat No. 23 Saint Louis 77-62 on Tuesday night. Saint Louis has lost two of its last three games since winning 18 straight. The Billikens were 25-2 for just the second time in school history, and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 21 Miami (Ohio) remains only unbeaten Division I team with 74-64 win over Eastern Michigan
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Brant Byers scored 16 points and Antwone Woolfolk added 14 as No. 21 Miami of Ohio beat Eastern Michigan 74-64 on Tuesday night to remain the only undefeated team in Division I men’s basketball. Peter Suder had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the RedHawks (28-0, 15-0 Mid-American Conference), who extended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker says he plans to return for 11th season
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season. Decker announced his plans Tuesday on social media. The 32-year-old Decker endured a shoulder injury for much of last year and acknowledged after the season that he was considering retirement. “I want to make this decision moving forward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jonathan Kuminga makes his debut for the Atlanta Hawks after trade by the Warriors
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga made his debut for the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The Hawks acquired the high-flying forward and guard Buddy Hield in a trade that center Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors at the trade deadline. Kuminga checked in off the bench near the midway point of the first quarter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia QB Chandler Morris files lawsuit against the NCAA seeking 7th of year eligibility
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris continued his fight for a seventh season of eligibility by filing a lawsuit against the NCAA, his agent, Simon Pflum, confirmed Tuesday. The NCAA denied Morris’ medical redshirt waiver and appeal last month, and he is seeking a preliminary injunction in Charlottesville Circuit Court. The NCAA did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steinbach’s 24-point, 16-rebound night leads Washington over Rutgers 79-72
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Hannes Steinbach scored 24 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, Wesley Yates III added 19 points and seven assists, and Washington beat Rutgers, 79-72 on Tuesday night. Steinbach picked up his 17th double-double of the year, placing the 6-foot-11 German in a tie for second place in Division I. He was 9-of-13 ... Read More »
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