National Sports
Hawks beat the Mavericks 135-120 for their 11th straight win
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 24 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 22, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-120 on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win. Dyson Daniels had 19 points on 9 for 13 shooting and Jalen Johnson scored 17 points with 11 rebounds for the Hawks, who at 38-31 are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crosby makes productive return to Penguins’ lineup following injury during Olympics
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sidney Crosby is back. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain was productive almost immediately in his return to the lineup Wednesday night after missing nearly a month with a lower-body injury sustained while competing for Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Crosby had a goal and an assist, but it wasn’t enough as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dosunmu sparks Timberwolves’ 147-111 rout of Jazz as Edwards remains out
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu scored 23 points and had nine rebounds in his second straight start in place of the injured Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves took charge in the second quarter to cruise past the Utah Jazz 147-111 on Wednesday night. Rudy Gobert had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and Julius Randle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barrett and Ingram help the Raptors cruise past the Bulls 139-109
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Brandon Ingram had 18 and the Toronto Raptors pounded the Chicago Bulls 139-109 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive win. Toronto shot 57% (48 for 84) from the field and put seven players in double figures in the opener of a five-game trip. Scottie Barnes had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bey scores 25 points and Murphy 23 to pace Pelicans to 124-109 victory over Clippers
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109 on Wednesday night. Dejounte Murray had 17 points and 11 assists, while Zion Williamson and rookie Derrick Queen each scored 14 for the Pelicans, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin scores his 922nd goal and Hutson scores in his debut as the Caps beat the Senators 4-1
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 922nd goal and Cole Hutson scored his first to lead the Washington Capitals past the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Wednesday night. Ovechkin is a goal shy of 1,000 — if his 77 postseason tallies are included. The Capitals are still six points out of a playoff spot with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walker’s OT goal lifts Hurricanes past Penguins 6-5 in matchup of Metropolitan Division’s top teams
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby’s return to the Penguins’ lineup. Jackson Blake had a goal and two assists, Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall and Walker each had a goal and an assist for the Hurricanes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avdija scores 32, Clingan adds 28 as Trail Blazers beat Pacers 127-119 to close in on play-in spot
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Deni Avdija scored 23 of his 32 points in the first half Wednesday night and Donovan Clingan added a career-high 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers hold off the hard-charging Indiana Pacers 127-119. Portland won the for the third time in four games as the 10th-seeded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly Pannek scores 2 goals to tie the PWHL lead with 11 and the Frost shut out the Charge 5-0
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Grace Zumwinkle and Kelly Pannek scored 11 seconds apart during a four-goal first period and the Minnesota Frost routed the Ottawa Charge 5-0 on Wednesday night. Minnesota (10-3-3-4) has won four straight games — the last three by scoring at least four goals. The Frost sit tied atop the league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder beat the Nets 121-92 for a 10th straight win as Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win. Gilgeous-Alexander was 8 of 9 from the field and was subbed out with 4:28 remaining in the third quarter with the Thunder leading by 38. The reigning NBA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie View A&M defeats Lehigh 67-55 in the First Four for its first March Madness win
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Dontae Horne scored 25 points and Cory Wells had 19 points and 11 rebounds as Prairie View A&M earned its first NCAA Tournament victory, 67-55 over Lehigh on Wednesday night in the First Four. “Definitely gratifying,” coach Bryan Smith said. “A heck of a basketball game. We’re definitely excited to survive ... Read More »
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