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Xavier Edmonds adds to double-double streak and TCU rallies to beat West Virginia 60-54
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Xavier Edmonds had 14 points and 13 rebounds and TCU closed the game with a 17-5 run, defeating West Virginia 60-54 on Saturday. It was the third straight double-double for Edmonds and his eighth in the last nine games, raising his season averages to 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 4 Arizona steadies the ship with a gritty 73-66 win at No. 2 Houston
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Arizona wasn’t feeling great after losing consecutive games following a 23-0 start. “The two losses just didn’t taste right in the mouth,” Arizona’s Ivan Kharchenko said. The fourth-ranked Wildcats are feeling a lot better now after winning two straight following that skid, capped by Saturday’s 73-66 victory over No. 2 Houston that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bridgeman delivers brilliant performance at Riviera to build a 6-shot lead over McIlroy
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jacob Bridgeman came out firing Saturday at Riviera and never let up until he had the low score of the day at 7-under 64 and a six-shot lead over Rory McIlroy in the Genesis Invitational. Bridgeman goes after his first PGA Tour title, and considering the gorgeous weather on tap, he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denkey, Hagglund score late to lead Cincinnati 2-0 past Atlanta United in season opener
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
Kévin Denkey and Nick Hagglund scored late goals to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-0 win over Atlanta United FC in an MLS regular season opener for both teams on Saturday. In the 80th minute, Denkey received an assist from Ender Echenique, faking out goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos before finishing with his left foot between a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evans scores 21 points and keys Oregon’s 59-second, 7-0 run to stun USC 71-70
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kwame Evans Jr. scored 21 points and Oregon’s 7-0 run in the last 59 seconds helped the Ducks steal a 71-70 win over USC on Saturday. Nate Bittle scored 14 points to go with 11 rebounds and four steals. His two foul shots with 10 seconds left were Oregon’s go-ahead points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richmond and Acuff power No. 20 Arkansas to a 94-86 win over Missouri
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Billy Richmond III scored 21 points and Darius Acuff Jr. added 20 to pace No. 20 Arkansas to a 94-86 win over Missouri on Saturday. Arkansas (20-7, 10-4 Southeastern Conference) improved to 7-0 in games following a loss this season while also staying in contention for the SEC regular-season title. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agbim, Yessoufou help Baylor end four-game skid with 73-68 victory over Arizona State
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
WACO, Texas (AP) — Obi Agbim and Tounde Yessoufou scored 16 points apiece to propel Baylor to a 73-68 victory over Arizona State on Saturday, ending the Bears’ four-game skid. Agbim made 6 of 8 shots and hit three of his four 3-pointers in the final five minutes to help the Bears (14-13, 4-10 Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jermaine O’Neal Jr. scores 16 in SMU’s 94-70 win over Boston College
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Jermaine O’Neal Jr. scored 16 points, Samet Yigitoglu and BJ Edwards both added 15 in SMU’s 94-70 win over Boston College on Saturday. Jaden Toombs and Jaron Pierre Jr. put up 13 points each for the Mustangs (19-8, 8-6 Atlantic Coast Conference). Boopie Miller finished with 11 points and a team-leading seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado rides big start, big finish to 83-69 win over Oklahoma State
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Bangot Dak scored 17 points, Barrington Hargress added 16, and Colorado defeated Oklahoma State 83-69 on Saturday, giving the Buffaloes their third straight home win. Colorado didn’t allow a field goal in a 5 1/2-minute stretch early in the first half and the Buffaloes led 25-8 eight minutes into the game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis star Sloane Stephens and former U.S. soccer star Jozy Altidore ending marriage after 4 years
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
Former U.S. Open tennis champion Sloane Stephens and former U.S. men’s national soccer star Jozy Altidore are ending their marriage after four years. Stephens — who won the 2017 U.S. Open — posted a story on Instagram announcing the split. “Jozy and I have decided to end our marriage,” the post read. “With peace, I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys and running back Javonte Williams agree on $24 million, 3-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and running back Javonte Williams have agreed on a $24 million, three-year contract, following through on the front office’s pledge that bringing back their leading rusher was a top priority. The team announced the deal on its website Saturday, more than two weeks before free agency opens. ESPN ... Read More »
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