National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Nick Lardis’s hat trick leads the way as Bulldogs hold off Petes 4-3
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Nick Lardis had a hat trick in leading the Brantford Bulldogs to a 4-3 win over the Peterborough Petes on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action. Marek Vanacker scored the other goal for Brantford (35-16-5), which has won nine of its last 10 games. Ryerson Leenders made 36 saves. Braydon McCallum, Brody ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
Thursday’s Scoreboard 4 Nations Face-Off Final At Boston Canada 3 United States 2 (OT) — PWHL Boston 3 Ottawa 2 (OT) — AHL Chicago 3 Milwaukee 1 — NBA Boston 124 Philadelphia 104 Indiana 127 Memphis 113 New York 113 Chicago 111 (OT) Cleveland 110 Brooklyn 97 Orlando 114 Atlanta 108 Milwaukee 116 L.A. Clippers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night. The Lakers were without guard Luka Doncic, who missed the game as he continues to recover from a strained calf. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas scores 23 in San Francisco’s 71-58 win against Pacific
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas’ 23 points helped San Francisco defeat Pacific 71-58 on Thursday. Thomas shot 8 of 16 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line for the Dons (22-7, 12-4 West Coast Conference). Tyrone Riley IV added 14 points while shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adams scores 24 as Cal State Northridge beats UC Irvine 84-72
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr. had 24 points in Cal State Northridge’s 84-72 win against UC Irvine on Thursday. Adams also contributed five rebounds for the Matadors (19-7, 11-4 Big West Conference). Scotty Washington scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Tyler Beard shot 3 of 9 from the field, including 1 for ... Read More »
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