National Sports
Canada beats Colombia 4-1 on SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer opener
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins and Nichelle Prince scored and Canada beat Colombia 4-1 on Sunday in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup. Canada ended a five-game losing streak in international play. It will face the United States on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio. Gilles opened the scoring in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 22 Minnesota women beat Illinois 78-73, clinch No. 4 seed, double-bye in Big Ten tourney
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Sophie Hart scored 17 points, Amaya Battle added 10 of her 16 points in the second half and No. 22 Minnesota beat Illinois 78-73 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams to clinch a double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota (22-7, 13-5 Big Ten), which lost 75-61 to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 South Carolina holds off No. 16 Kentucky 60-56
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky (AP) — Madina Okot had 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead No. 3 South Carolina to a 60-56 win over No. 16 Kentucky on Sunday. The Gamecocks (29-2, 15-1 Southeastern Conference) took a 54-43 lead with 8:28 left in the game, but only got baskets from Okot and Tessa Johnson the rest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaw hits career-high 24 as No. 17 West Virginia women beat Cincinnati 118-60
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Sydney Shaw, Kierra Wheeler, Jordan Harrison, and Gia Cooke combined for 85 points and No. 17 West Virginia hit a season-high 15 3-pointers as the Mountaineers beat Cincinnati 118-60 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams. Shaw scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State revives NCAA Tournament hopes with 82-74 victory over No. 8 Purdue
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Mobley Jr. scored 21 points to lead Ohio State to an 82-74 win over No. 8 Purdue on Sunday. A crowd that included a loud contingent of Boilermakers fans watched the Buckeyes revive their fading NCAA Tournament hopes and beat Purdue for the third time in a row. Purdue (22-7, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ann-Renée Desbiens makes 17 saves, Victoire beat Frost 4-0 to take PWHL lead
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Ann-Renée Desbiens made 17 saves for her fourth shutout of the season and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 4-0 on Sunday to take the PWHL lead. Montreal moved a point ahead of Boston in the standings. The Victoire have won five straight and eight of nine to improve to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikayla Blakes’ 34 points lead No. 5 Vanderbilt past Tennessee 87-77
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes scored 34 points to lead No. 5 Vanderbilt to a 87-77 victory over Tennessee on Sunday. Blakes scored eight points in a 12-2 run late in the third quarter for the Commodores (27-3, 13-3 Southeastern Conference). Aubrey Galvan added 24 points and Sacha Washington had 16 points and eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks Koepka says he still believes in Florida’s chances at a Stanley Cup playoff run
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brooks Koepka has a lot on his mind these days: He’ll play in The Players Championship in a couple weeks, part of his buildup to get ready for the Masters. Also in his thoughts: the Stanley Cup playoffs. And no, he isn’t giving up on his Florida Panthers. Koepka ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays play to 4-4 tie against Tigers in pre-season action
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
DUNEDIN — Jonatan Clase went 3 for 3 at the plate and drove in two runs as the Toronto Blue Jays played to a 4-4 tie against the Detroit Tigers in pre-season action Sunday. Clase opened the scoring with a two-run double in the bottom of the third inning for Jays. Toronto held a 4-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks snap the Spurs’ 11-game winning streak with a 114-89 victory
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges had 25 points, Jalen Brunson scored 24 and the New York Knicks snapped the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-game winning streak with a 114-89 victory on Sunday. After going unbeaten in February, the Spurs were shut down to open March, never recovering from the Knicks’ 26-2 run in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victoire blank Frost 4-0 to take first place in PWHL standings
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
LAVAL — Ann-Renée Desbiens earned her fourth shutout of the season with a 17-save effort as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Minnesota Frost 4-0 in Professional Women’s Hockey League action at Place Bell on Sunday. Maureen Murphy had a goal and an assist, while Maggie Flaherty, Dara Greig and Laura Stacey also scored for Montreal ... Read More »
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