February 21st, 2026
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Bulls Jaden Ivey out for 2 weeks with knee soreness, Zach Collins to have season-ending surgery

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey will sit out at least the next two weeks with left knee soreness and center/forward Zach Collins will undergo season-ending right toe surgery, the team announced Saturday before hosting the league-leading Detroit Pistons. Ivey was acquired from Detroit on Feb. 3 as part of a three-team deal ... Read More »

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No. 5 UConn uses a dominant second half to beat Villanova 73-63

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alex Karaban scored 12 points, Tarris Reed Jr. added 11 and No. 5 UConn used a dominating second half to defeat Villanova 73-63 on Saturday night. Braylon Mullins added 10 points for the Huskies (25-2, 15-2 Big East), who rebounded from Wednesday’s 91-84 home loss to unranked Creighton. Tyler Perkins scored 15 ... Read More »

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WNBA offers new CBA proposal that includes paying housing for this season, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA sent a counterproposal to its players’ union on Friday for a new collective bargaining agreement that included continuing to pay for housing for all players this season, but not really changing its previous revenue sharing offer, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke ... Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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