June 25th, 2025

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A Lim Kim leads LPGA tournament in Singapore by a stroke over Charley Hull after the first round

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

SINGAPORE (AP) — A Lim Kim tamed swirling winds to shoot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA’s HSBC Women’s World Championship. The South Korean had five birdies but bogeyed the par-5 16th in tough windy conditions on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club ... Read More »

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Canucks get star defenseman Quinn Hughes back just in time to beat Kings

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinn Hughes returned just in time for the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. The star defenseman had the primary assist on Conor Garland’s overtime goal as the Canucks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2. “He’s the leader in the room and on the ice. Obviously a big, big boost for us ... Read More »

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Enrique is finding the right balance in PSG’s attack after a positional switch

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Making a positional switch has allowed Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique to play his three star forwards together, and it’s paying off. When Khvicha Kvaratskhelia joined from Napoli, he came with a reputation as one of the world’s best left wingers. But selecting him there meant dropping Bradley Barcola, who has done ... Read More »

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Williams scores 21 points, Abosi’s 3-pointer wins it for San Francisco 74-72 over Oregon State

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Marcus Williams scored 21 points and Veniamin Abosi hit a 3-pointer with 7.9 seconds remaining to lift San Francisco to a 74-72 win over Oregon State on Wednesday night. Malik Thomas added 14 points, Tyrone Riley IV 12 and Saba Gigiberia 10 for the Dons (23-7, 13-4 West Coast Conference). Parsa ... Read More »

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Miami faces conference foe Indiana

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

Indiana Pacers (33-24, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (27-30, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana plays Miami in Eastern Conference action Friday. The Heat are 16-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. Miami averages 12.7 turnovers per game and is 14-10 when it has fewer turnovers than ... Read More »

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Memphis takes on New York following overtime win

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

New York Knicks (38-20, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (38-20, second in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts the New York Knicks following the Memphis Grizzlies’ 151-148 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Grizzlies are 22-6 in home games. Memphis is second in the ... Read More »

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Chicago hosts Toronto on home losing streak

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

Toronto Raptors (18-41, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (23-36, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago aims to stop its five-game home skid with a victory over Toronto. The Bulls are 18-21 in conference games. Chicago has a 4-2 record in games decided by 3 points ... Read More »

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Oklahoma City takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

Oklahoma City Thunder (47-11, first in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (27-32, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Thunder face Atlanta. The Hawks are 13-14 on their home court. Atlanta averages 29.3 assists per ... Read More »

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Portland faces Brooklyn on 3-game win streak

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

Portland Trail Blazers (26-33, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (21-37, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Trail Blazers take on Brooklyn. The Nets have gone 9-19 in home games. Brooklyn is fourth in ... Read More »

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Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Boston

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

Cleveland Cavaliers (48-10, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (42-17, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland visits Boston looking to continue its six-game road winning streak. The Celtics are 31-10 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston ranks last in the NBA scoring 41.5 points per game in ... Read More »

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A Lim Kim leads LPGA tournament in Singapore by a stroke from Charley Hull after the first round

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

SINGAPORE (AP) — A Lim Kim shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA’s HSBC Women’s World Championship. The South Korean had five birdies but bogeyed the par-5 16th in tough windy conditions on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. Charley Hull ... Read More »

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