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Champions League: Vinícius, Madrid set for feisty Benfica rematch and Italy heading for humiliation
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid are set for what’s likely to be an emotionally charged return match with Benfica in the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday, while Italian soccer is heading for humiliation. Madrid holds a 1-0 lead over Benfica from last week’s first leg, which was overshadowed by Vinícius’ allegation that opponent Gianluca Prestianni ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RJ Barrett keeps Toronto Raptors struggles against NBA’s top teams in perspective
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — RJ Barrett is keeping the Toronto Raptors’ struggles against the NBA’s top-tier teams in perspective. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., had 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists as Toronto failed in its comeback bid against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, losing 116-107. Barrett said that the loss to the reigning NBA champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turmoil-hit 2030 French Alps Olympics lose CEO Cyril Linette in leadership shake-up
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Organizers of the 2030 French Alps Olympics confirmed Wednesday the departure of their chief executive officer following weeks of internal turmoil. They said the exit of Cyril Linette — who was at loggerheads with Edgar Grospiron, the former Olympic champion freestyle skier who leads the organizing committee — was formally acknowledged during a meeting of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka hesitates, LeBron misses on the last possession of a rough homestand for the slumping Lakers
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Luka Doncic had the ball in his hands with a chance to win the game for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, the Slovenian scoring machine passed. That’s not what anybody around the Lakers wanted or expected from the NBA’s leading scorer — not even LeBron James, the recipient ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 BYU gets blown out at home as UCF makes 14 3-pointers in a 97-84 win
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Themus Fulks had 24 points and 11 assists, Jordan Burks also scored 24 and UCF shot 14 of 24 from 3-point range to run away from No. 19 BYU for a 97-84 upset Tuesday night. Jamichael Stillwell added 12 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as the Knights (20-7, 9-6 Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dent erupts for 30 as UCLA thumps USC 81-62 in crosstown showdown
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Donovan Dent scored 19 of his season-high 30 points in the first half, and UCLA defeated Southern California 81-62 on Tuesday night in a meeting of crosstown rivals trying to stay off the NCAA Tournament bubble. Dent was the Bruins’ hero for a second straight game. The senior guard drove the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Edwards scores 34, Timberwolves beat the Trail Blazers 124-121
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 34 points and made five 3-pointers to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hold off the Portland Trail Blazers 124-121 on Tuesday night, their fourth win in their last five games. Jaden McDaniels added 27 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and five blocks for the Timberwolves. Donte DiVincenzo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wendell Carter Jr. scores late winner in Magic’s 110-109 victory over slumping Lakers
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead putback with 6.7 seconds to play, Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and the Orlando Magic finished a strong West Coast trip with a 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. LeBron James missed a fallaway 3-point attempt on the final shot by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dejounte Murray returns to the NBA in triumph more than a year after a major injury
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dejounte Murray converted a slashing layup fewer than 20 seconds into his first game in nearly 13 months. He capped off his 13-point performance with another driving layup off the glass to give the New Orleans Pelicans a five-point lead with 1:04 to go in a 113-109 victory over the Golden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robinson, Edmonds lead TCU over Arizona State 90-78
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Micah Robinson scored 20 points, Xavier Edmonds added 17 and TCU rolled to a 90-78 victory over Arizona State on Tuesday night. TCU took the lead for good with about six minutes to play before halftime led by as many as 18 points in the second half. Edmonds and Robinson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame’s long home magic vs AP No. 1 teams ends with No. 1 Duke’s 100-56 blowout
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Cameron Boozer had 24 points and 13 rebounds as No. 1 Duke beat Notre Dame 100-56 on Tuesday night, handing the Irish their worst home loss since 1898. Duke (26-2, 14-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), playing its first game this season as No. 1, coming off win over then-No. 1 Michigan ... Read More »
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