National Sports
QMJHL Roundup: Matyas Melovsky’s seven-point effort leads Drakkar past Sea Dogs 14-0
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Matyas Melovsky had three goals and four assists in pacing the Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 14-0 drubbing of the Saint John Sea Dogs on Thursday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action. Justin Poirier and Samuel Brunet each scored twice, and Oliver Samson, Jules Boilard, Skogen Schrott, Shawn Pearson, Samuel Boisvert, Louis-Charles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans from coast to coast celebrate Canada’s epic 4 Nations triumph: ‘It’s our sport’
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
MONTREAL — With so much on the line, Canadian hockey fans erupted in jubilation after another night to remember on Thursday. Canada – after losing to the United States earlier in the tournament – triumphed over the Americans in the hotly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston. Against a politically charged backdrop, superstar centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Nick Lardis’s hat trick leads the way as Bulldogs hold off Petes 4-3
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Nick Lardis had a hat trick in leading the Brantford Bulldogs to a 4-3 win over the Peterborough Petes on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action. Marek Vanacker scored the other goal for Brantford (35-16-5), which has won nine of its last 10 games. Ryerson Leenders made 36 saves. Braydon McCallum, Brody ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
Thursday’s Scoreboard 4 Nations Face-Off Final At Boston Canada 3 United States 2 (OT) — PWHL Boston 3 Ottawa 2 (OT) — AHL Chicago 3 Milwaukee 1 — NBA Boston 124 Philadelphia 104 Indiana 127 Memphis 113 New York 113 Chicago 111 (OT) Cleveland 110 Brooklyn 97 Orlando 114 Atlanta 108 Milwaukee 116 L.A. Clippers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night. The Lakers were without guard Luka Doncic, who missed the game as he continues to recover from a strained calf. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas scores 23 in San Francisco’s 71-58 win against Pacific
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas’ 23 points helped San Francisco defeat Pacific 71-58 on Thursday. Thomas shot 8 of 16 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line for the Dons (22-7, 12-4 West Coast Conference). Tyrone Riley IV added 14 points while shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adams scores 24 as Cal State Northridge beats UC Irvine 84-72
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr. had 24 points in Cal State Northridge’s 84-72 win against UC Irvine on Thursday. Adams also contributed five rebounds for the Matadors (19-7, 11-4 Big West Conference). Scotty Washington scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Tyler Beard shot 3 of 9 from the field, including 1 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turner scores 18, UC Santa Barbara takes down Cal State Fullerton 86-56
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Deuce Turner’s 18 points helped UC Santa Barbara defeat Cal State Fullerton 86-56 on Thursday. Turner also had five rebounds for the Gauchos (17-10, 9-7 Big West Conference). Zion Sensley added 14 points while shooting 4 for 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Tkachuk tries to gut through injury for the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off final
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk did not play for the United States in the third period or overtime against Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday, and it’s unclear how his injury might affect his return to the Florida Panthers when the NHL season resumes. Tkachuk was injured last week in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Colorado earns 95-76 win over Eastern Washington
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Jaron Rillie scored 23 points as Northern Colorado beat Eastern Washington 95-76 on Thursday. Rillie also contributed 10 rebounds and five assists for the Bears (20-8, 12-3 Big Sky Conference). Isaiah Hawthorne scored 18 points while going 4 of 7 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulder
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109 Thursday night, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was done for the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder. Fox added nine rebounds, seven ... Read More »
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