National Sports
Portland takes on Charlotte, seeks to break 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Charlotte Hornets (14-40, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (23-33, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Trail Blazers play Charlotte. The Trail Blazers have gone 15-14 at home. Portland has a 10-22 record in games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poole leads Washington against Milwaukee after 42-point performance
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks (30-24, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (9-45, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -7; over/under is 229 BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after Jordan Poole scored 42 points in the Washington Wizards’ 134-130 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York visits Cleveland after overtime win against Chicago
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
New York Knicks (37-18, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (45-10, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -8.5; over/under is 241 BOTTOM LINE: New York visits the Cleveland Cavaliers following the Knicks’ 113-111 overtime win against the Chicago Bulls. The Cavaliers have gone 30-7 against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons play the Spurs, look for 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Detroit Pistons (29-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (24-29, 12th in the Western Conference) Austin, Texas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -4.5; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit looks to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Pistons take on San Antonio. The Spurs are 14-13 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia hosts Brooklyn, looks to break home slide
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Brooklyn Nets (20-35, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-35, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia plays Brooklyn looking to end its three-game home slide. The 76ers are 3-7 against opponents in the Atlantic Division. Philadelphia is 15-20 when it turns the ball over less than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando takes on Memphis in non-conference action
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies (36-19, third in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (28-29, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -2.5; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic host Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies in non-conference action. The Magic are 17-10 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver hosts Los Angeles after James’ 40-point performance
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers (33-21, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (37-19, second in the Western Conference) Denver; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles takes on the Denver Nuggets after LeBron James scored 40 points in the Lakers’ 110-102 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Nuggets are 22-12 in conference matchups. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid plays hero as Canada downs U.S. 3-2 in OT to win 4 Nations Face-Off
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
BOSTON — Connor McDavid was 13 years old when Sidney Crosby scored his golden goal. The hockey phenom gathered around the television with friends to watch the superstar secure a dramatic overtime victory at the 2010 Olympics. McDavid now has his moment. And Canada can exhale. The Edmonton Oilers captain scored at 8:18 of OT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Clara defeats Loyola Marymount 76-61
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Stewart had 16 points in Santa Clara’s 76-61 victory over Loyola Marymount on Thursday. Stewart shot 5 for 12 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Broncos (18-10, 10-5 West Coast Conference). Camaron Tongue added 14 points while shooting 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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