National Sports
Josh Allen wins AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Josh Allen wanted to leave New Orleans with different hardware. Still, he’s happy to be recognized for his accomplishments. Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016. “I wish we weren’t hoisting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizards’ Malcolm Brogdon injures left leg vs. Pacers
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon suffered a left leg injury in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night and had to be helped off the floor. Brogdon was hurt when he was fouled by Pascal Siakam on a drive to the basket. He sat on the floor and motioned for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Remaining Free Agents List
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The 79 remaining free agents (q-refused $21.05 million qualifying offer): AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (3) —Brooks Kriske, rhp; James McCann, c; John Means, lhp. BOSTON (6) — Luis A. García, rhp; Kenley Jansen, rhp; James Paxton, lhp; q-Nick Pivetta, rhp; Lucas Sims, rhp; Naoyuki Uwasawa, rhp. CHICAGO (4) — Michael Clevinger, rhp; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Free Agent Signings List
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The 95 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (4) — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 UCLA takes unbeaten record into crosstown showdown against sixth-ranked USC and JuJu Watkins
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Top-ranked UCLA was seeing red at practice on Wednesday, with its scout team donning the colors of crosstown rival Southern California. The sixth-ranked Trojans’ fight song blared in the Bruins’ gym, too. It was all part of preparing for Thursday night’s sold-out showdown at Galen Center, where JuJu Watkins and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youngstown State defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 93-71
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Nico Galette had 21 points in Youngstown State’s 93-71 victory against Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday night. Galette also had 10 rebounds and five assists for the Penguins (17-10, 11-5 Horizon League). Juwan Maxey shot 5 for 14 (3 for 11 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sundell and Sides both have double-doubles, No. 14 Kansas State women beat Cincinnati 90-53
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Serena Sundell scored 21 points and dished 10 assists, Taryn Sides also had a double-double and No. 14 Kansas State rolled to a 90-53 win over Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Sides had 17 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for the Wildcats (23-3, 11-2 Big 12 Conference) for her first double-double. Temira ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid to Crosby to MacKinnon, Canada’s power play opens the 4 Nations Face-Off with a bang
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Canada’s absurdly talented power play did not take long to make a difference at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday night. With Sweden’s William Nylander in the penalty box for high-sticking, Connor McDavid got the puck to Sidney Crosby, who found Nathan MacKinnon wide open with a no-look pass for the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villanova edges No. 9 St. John’s 73-71 for 3rd straight win
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John’s 73-71 on Wednesday night, ending the Red Storm’s 10-game winning streak. Wooga Poplar scored 22 points and Eric Dixon added 17 in a critical victory for the Wildcats (15-10, 8-6 Big East), who have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Carolina wins 76-67 against East Tennessee State
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Kell scored 18 points as Western Carolina beat East Tennessee State 76-67 on Wednesday night. Kell also contributed 17 rebounds and three blocks for the Catamounts (7-17, 3-10 Southern Conference). Bernard Pelote scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Chevalier Emery shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa closes on 8-0 run to beat Rutgers 84-73 for its first Big Ten road victory this season
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Josh Dix scored 26 points, Payton Sandfort added 20 and Iowa closed on an 8-0 run to beat Rutgers 84-73 on Wednesday night for its first Big Ten road victory this season in six attempts. Iowa has beaten Rutgers eight times in the last nine matchups. Pryce Sandfort made a driving ... Read More »
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