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Freeman scores 18, Kingz hits game-winner as Syracuse edges SMU 79-78
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Donnie Freeman scored 18 points, Nate Kingz had 13 and the game‑winning layup with two seconds remaining, and Syracuse edged SMU 79–78 on Saturday. Syracuse (15–11, 6–7 ACC) trailed 61-49 with just over 12 minutes left and spent most of the second half playing from behind. Kingz capped the comeback by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stevenson and Trimble carry No. 11 North Carolina past Pittsburgh, 79-65
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble scored 19 points each to help No. 11 North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 79-65 on Saturday and secure another 20-win season. The short-handed Tar Heels played without star freshman forward Caleb Wilson (bone fracture in left hand) and center Henri Veesaar (illness/lower body injury), who had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephenson and Trimble carry No. 11 North Carolina past Pittsburgh, 79-65
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble scored 19 points each to help No. 11 North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 79-65 on Saturday and secure another 20-win season. The short-handed Tar Heels played without star freshman forward Caleb Wilson (bone fracture in left hand) and center Henri Veesaar (illness/lower body injury), who had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Somerville scores 23 to help Florida State cruise past Virginia Tech, 92-69
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Martin Somerville scored an efficient 23 points along with six assists as Florida State rolled past Virginia Tech 92-69 on Saturday. Chauncey Wiggins added 19 points for the Seminoles (12-13, 5-7 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won four of their last five contests. Somerville was 9 for 11 from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s the US (and the US) against the world as the NBA All-Star Game tries yet another format
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The NBA is trying its fourth All-Star Game format in four years this weekend as it tries once again to answer one of the bigger existential questions in professional basketball. How do you get both the players and their fans to care about this midseason showcase? The newest scheme appears to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan captain says it is up to India to decide whether to shake hands at the T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha says it is up to India’s players to decide whether they will shake hands with his team before and after Sunday’s much-anticipated T20 World Cup match. Political and diplomatic tensions between the two nations have often boiled over on to the cricket field. The game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 17 St. John’s survives Providence push to win 11th straight, 79-69 over Friars
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Dylan Darling had 23 points and eight rebounds and No. 17 St. John’s scored eight straight points after a fracas that resulted in six ejections to take the lead and earn its 11th straight victory, a 79-69 win over Providence on Saturday. Bryce Hopkins had nine points and nine rebounds for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 5 Iowa State snaps No. 9 Kansas’ winning streak, 74-56
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points and No. 5 Iowa State shook off a slow start to defeat No. 9 Kansas 74-56 on Saturday, snapping the Jayhawks’ eight-game winning streak. The Cyclones (22-3, 9-3 Big 12), coming off Tuesday’s 62-55 loss at TCU, began a five-game stretch in which they play four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Punch, Edwards lead TCU to 95-92 OT victory over Oklahoma State in game it never trailed
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — David Punch had 19 points, Xavier Edmonds posted a double-double and TCU never trailed but had to work overtime before beating Oklahoma State 95-92 on Saturday. Punch and Micah Robinson both scored four, and Jayden Pierre hit a 3-pointer to help the Horned Frogs (16-9, 6-6 Big 12 Conference) prevail in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence and six players are ejected
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Six players were ejected from Saturday’s game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence after a fracas resulting from a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins sent the Red Storm star crashing to the ground. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, who led Providence to the 1987 Final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pryce Sandfort’s 29 points lead No. 7 Nebraska past Northwestern 68-49
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Pryce Sandfort scored 29 points, Sam Hoiberg added 14 and No. 7 Nebraska shook off a slow start to beat Northwestern 68-49 Saturday. The Cornhuskers (22-3, 11-3 Big Ten) overcame a season high-tying 18 turnovers and poor shooting in the first half to sweep the season series with the Wildcats (10-16, ... Read More »
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