National Sports
Rivers says Antetokounmpo is progressing but not yet healthy
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
PORTLAND (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that 10-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a left knee injury that has kept him out of five games. “He’s progressing, he’s just not healthy,” Rivers said. Antetokounmpo’s status has been tied to the debate over tanking and the player participation policy. The Bucks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama dominates inside as Spurs trounce Grizzlies 123-98
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks as the San Antonio Spurs built an early lead and coasted to a 123-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Devin Vassell matched Wembanyama’s 19 points, while Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson finished with 15 points each, as seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers’ Paul George scores 28 points in first game back from 25-game drug suspension
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George returned to the 76ers’ lineup following a 25-game suspension for a failed drug test and scored 28 points on Wednesday night in Philadelphia’s 157-137 win over Chicago. Playing for the first time since Jan. 29 due to a violation of the NBA’s drug policy, he missed 8 of 10 field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Florida hires Chris Mack as basketball coach after Bryan Hodgson’s exit
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida hired Chris Mack as its basketball coach on Wednesday. Mack leaves the College of Charleston, where he went 45-20 over the past two seasons. He has a career record of 323-153 over 15 seasons, including a dozen 20-win seasons and nine NCAA Tournament appearances. Mack replaces Bryan Hodgson, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs beat Rangers 4-3, eliminating New York from playoff contention
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Dakota Joshua had a goal and an assist, Joseph Woll made 40 saves and added an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night, eliminating New York from playoff contention. Jake McCabe, Nick Robertson and John Tavares had the other goals for Toronto and Matias Maccelli added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norman Powell scores 18, Heat use balanced attack to down Cavs 120-103 and snap 5-game skid
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Norman Powell scored 19 points, Tyler Herro added 18 and the Miami Heat got contributions from everyone while stopping a five-game losing skid with a 120-103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. As healthy as they’ve been all season, the Heat squandered a 17-point lead in the third quarter before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown scores 31 as Celtics rally to beat Thunder 119-109, snapping OKC’s 12-game win streak
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points a pivotal third quarter and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109 on Wednesday night, snapping the defending champions’ 12-game win streak. Jayson Tatum recovered from back-to-back rocky performances to add 19 points and 12 rebounds while also contributing seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Maple Leafs down Rangers 4-3; New York eliminated from playoff contention
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
TORONTO — Joseph Woll made 40 saves and John Tavares scored the winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night. Jake McCabe, Nick Robertson and Dakota Joshua had the other goals for Toronto (31-29-13). Matias Maccelli added two assists. Woll picked up the second assist on Joshua’s goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surging Hawks snap the East-leading Pistons’ 4-game winning streak with a 130-129 win in overtime
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night. Jalen Johnson also had 27 points and came close to another triple-double, finishing with 12 assists and eight rebounds. The surging Hawks improved to 15-2 since the All-Star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic scores 43 as Lakers beat Pacers 137-130 with Caitlin Clark snapping photos
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
INDANAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 137-130 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. With Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark snapping pictures on the sideline as a credentialed photographer, Doncic sank 15 of 30 shots and hit 9 of 10 free throws. Austin Reaves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees’ José Caballero loses first robot challenge of ball/strike call
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The New York Yankees’ José Caballero lost the first challenge taken to Major League Baseball’s so-called robot umpire, unsuccessfully appealing a strike by San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb in Wednesday night’s season opener. Webb started the fourth inning with a 90.7 mph sinker on the upper, inner corner that was ... Read More »
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