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Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski honored by Columbus fans for Olympic gold
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zach Werenski celebrated being an Olympic gold medalist in front of Columbus Blue Jackets fans Saturday night. Werenski was honored before the Blue Jackets’ 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. A video was played on the scoreboard above center ice of Werenski’s pass to Jack Hughes for the gold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avila scores 25 points to help No. 23 Saint Louis beat Duquesne 91-76
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robbie Avila scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half, Quentin Jones added 17 and No. 23 Saint Louis beat Duquesne 91-76 on Saturday night. Trey Green had 14 points, and Paul Otieno added 13 points off the bench to help Saint Louis (26-3, 14-2 Atlantic 10) win its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Carolina’s Staley says school is working to bring 3 former players home from Israel
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said on social media Saturday that the school is working to try and help a few former players return home from Israel where they are playing professionally. The trio of former Gamecocks — Tiffany Mitchell, Destiny Littleton and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan — as well as other former WNBA players are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Batherson, Cozens lead Senators to 5-2 win over struggling Leafs
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs gave up four goals in the second period and dropped a 5-2 decision to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens each scored twice, and Thomas Chabot also got on the board for the Senators, who improved to 29-22-8 on the season. Cozens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres beat the Lightning 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Josh Norris scored twice, Rasmus Sandin had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. Zach Metsa had a goal and an assist, Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson also scored and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 36 saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villanova starting forward Matt Hodge injured against No. 15 St. John’s
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Villanova starting forward Matt Hodge injured his right leg Saturday night against No. 15 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden. With the Wildcats trailing by 24 early in the second half, Hodge lost the ball as he tried to make a move and went down in a heap clutching his right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aiden Hezarkhani, Ariath Piol score goals to lead Real Salt Lake to 2-1 victory over Sounders
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Teenager Aiden Hezarkhani scored his first career goal, Ariath Piol scored early in the second half and Real Salt Lake continued to dominate the Sounders at home with a 2-1 victory on Saturday. Real Salt Lake (1-1-0) improves to 14-1-4 when the Sounders (1-1-0) visit America First Field. Seattle hasn’t won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes continue hot streak with 5-2 win over Detroit
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Shayne Gostisbehere had a goal and two assists to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to their fifth straight win, 5-2 over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall, Sebastian Aho and Eric Robinson also scored for the Hurricanes, who have used a 12-game point streak (10-0-2) to surge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forsberg makes 29 saves, the Kings beat the Flames 2-0 to end a 5-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anton Forsberg made 29 saves, Alex Laferriere scored in the second period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak. Forsberg had his second shutout of the season and 10th of his NHL career, two nights after coming on in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors take control in second half, hand Wizards fourth straight loss in 134-125 decision
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Immanuel Quickley had 27 points and 11 assists to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 134-125 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Brandon Ingram added 24 points for the Raptors, who rebounded from back-to-back home losses to Western Conference contenders Oklahoma and San Antonio earlier in the week. Toronto is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judd, Bouda score goals, Werner makes MLS debut for Earthquakes in 2-0 win over Atlanta
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Preston Judd and Ousseni Bouda each scored a goal on Saturday night to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat Atlanta United 2-0. Judd gave San Jose a 1-0 lead in the 24th minute. Following an Atlanta turnover in its defensive half, Jamar Ricketts raced to the left corner of the ... Read More »
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