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Parchment scores 15, Illinois women win 71-69 over No. 18 Michigan State in Big Ten Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cearah Parchment scored 15 points, and Destiny Jackson added 14 for No. 10-seeded Illinois in a 71-69 win over No. 10-seeded Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday night. Maddie Webber added 13 for the Illini (21-10), Jasmine Brown-Hagger scored 12 and Berry Wallace finished with 11. Illinois will move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elliott’s near triple-double pushes Arizona State over Iowa State 77-68
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
KANSAS CITY (AP) — Gabby Elliott had 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and No. 10 seed Arizona State beat No. 7 seed Iowa State 77-68 on Thursday in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament. Arizona State (24-9) advances to face No. 2 seed West Virginia in the quarterfinals on Friday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins’ Malkin given major penalty for slashing Sabres defenseman Dahlin
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins Evgeni Malkin was given a major penalty for slashing Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin early in the second period Thursday night. Malkin was ejected from the game with the major penalty, and both played were called for cross-checking at 38 seconds of the period. Josh Norris scored on the power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Poehling and the Anaheim Ducks agree to a 4-year, $15 million contract extension
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Forward Ryan Poehling has agreed to a four-year, $15 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks during his first season with the team. The Ducks announced the deal Thursday for Poehling (PAY-ling), who has seven goals and 17 assists in 54 games while serving as a top penalty killer and defensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iwuala scores 18 for No. 24 Ole Miss women in 73-57 win over Auburn in SEC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Christeen Iwuala scored 18 points for No. 7 seed Mississippi in a 73-57 win over No. 15 seed Auburn in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday. Ole Miss (22-10) led the entire game, jumping out with a 12-1 run to open the game and had a double-digit lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams’ comeback hits another snag as she falls in 1st round to Diane Perry in Indian Wells
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Venus Williams dropped out of the BNP Paribas Open in the first round Thursday, falling 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1 to Diane Parry of France. The 45-year-old Williams, who has lost her last eight WTA matches, received a wild card into the singles and doubles draws for the tournament in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies’ Ja Morant to remain out at least 2 more weeks with elbow injury
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues to recover from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Morant was progressing in his rehabilitation but was still experiencing discomfort. The two-time All-Star had follow-up imaging Wednesday that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blanchet leads Puerto Rico as John Daly’s son makes PGA Tour debut with a 70
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — John Daly II had an easier time, and a far easier golf course, than his father in his PGA Tour debut. The 22-year-old son of John Daly opened with a 2-under 70 in the Puerto Rico Open on Thursday, where the kids were all the rage and Chandler Blanchet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Danica Patrick says she chose to leave Sky Sports’ F1 coverage
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
Danica Patrick said Thursday it was her decision to not return to Sky Sports as an analyst for the upcoming Formula 1 season that began this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. Patrick joined the broadcast team in 2021 following her retirement from racing, which included stints in both IndyCar and NASCAR. Her departure from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazilian soccer player suspended for 12 games after sexist remarks about a female referee
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian sports court said on Thursday it suspended a defender of top-flight club Red Bull Bragantino for 12 matches because of sexist remarks he made about a female referee after a Sao Paulo state league game. Defender Gustavo Marques was also fined in 30,000 Brazilian reais ($5,700) for his comments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 7 Oklahoma roll past Florida in SEC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Raegan Beers had 18 points and seven rebounds, Aaliyah Chavez added 17 points and No. 7 Oklahoma used a dominant third quarter to rout Florida 82-64 on Thursday and advance to the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Zya Vann scored 14 points and Brooklyn Stewart chipped in with 12 for the Sooners ... Read More »
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