February 21st, 2026
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Dent’s late layup in OT lifts UCLA past No. 10 Illinois 95-94 after 23-point comeback

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Donovan Dent hit a go-ahead layup with 1 second remaining in overtime, lifting UCLA over No. 10 Illinois 95-94 on Saturday night after the Bruins rallied from a 23-point, first-half deficit. Fans stormed the court in celebration at the buzzer. It was UCLA’s biggest comeback since rallying from 19 points down ... Read More »

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Petar Musa scores twice as Dallas beats Toronto 3-2 in MLS season opener

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Petar Musa scored two goals on Saturday night, Logan Farrington added a goal and an assist, and FC Dallas beat Toronto FC 3-2 in the Major League Soccer season opener for both teams. Toronto’s Djordje Mihailovic and Derrick Etienne Jr. each scored a goal. Musa flicked a header — off a ... Read More »

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Wembanyama has 28 points, 15 rebounds to lead Spurs to eighth straight win, 139-122 over Kings

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 139-122 on Saturday night for their eighth straight win and a sweep of their two games in Austin. Sacramento lost a franchise record 16th straight game, the last two after center Domantas Sabonis and ... Read More »

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Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks both dealing with injuries as Phoenix Suns hit stretch run

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have been hit hard with injuries over the past few days with All-Star guard Devin Booker and starting forward Dillon Brooks both sidelined. Booker will miss at least one week because of a right hip strain that happened against the San Antonio Spurs in a loss on Thursday. Brooks ... Read More »

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Duke makes its case as top seed by knocking off top-ranked Michigan in March Madness preview

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Duke’s 11th victory in program history over the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 was already secure when Isaiah Evans elevated for a dunk at the buzzer and screamed in joy toward the Blue Devils fans along the baseline. The basket was ultimately waved off for being a fraction of ... Read More »

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Guilherme Santos scores twice in debut to rally Dynamo to 2-1 victory over Fire in season opener

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Guilherme Santos scored two goals in the second half of his MLS debut to rally the Houston Dynamo to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire in a season opener on Saturday night. Santos found the net for the first time in the 67th minute — with assists from Jack McGlynn and ... Read More »

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Surridge scores 2 goals, Nashville beats Revolution 4-1 in season opener for both teams

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Surridge scored two goals Saturday night, Warren Madrigal added a goal and two assists, and Nashville SC beat the New England Revolution 4-1 in the season opener for both teams. Surridge opened the scoring in the sixth minute and scored on the counter-attack in the 16th to make it 2-0. ... Read More »

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Duren with 26 points, 13 rebounds in return, Pistons top Bulls 126-110 for 5th straight win

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Cade Cunningham added 18 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds to narrowly miss his ... Read More »

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NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore found dead at 25

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) — NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore, who played most recently for the Minnesota Vikings, was found dead Saturday night in Indiana, authorities said. He was 25. Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin did not share additional details on the circumstances of Moore’s death but said there was no threat to the public ... Read More »

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Scott’s 22 points helps 15th-ranked Baylor women bounce back in 74-60 win over Arizona

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

WACO, Texas (AP) — Taliah Scott made all 11 of her foul shots and scored 22, reserve Marcayla Johnson added 12 points and 15th-ranked Baylor beat Arizona 74-60 on Saturday. Johnson scored 10 of her points in the first half, Darianna Littlepage-Buggs scored 10 and Bella Fontleroy grabbed 10 rebounds for the Bears (23-6, 12-4 ... Read More »

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Oklahoma retires Buddy Hield’s No. 24 jersey; AP All-American led the Sooners to 2016 Final Four

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma retired Buddy Hield’s No. 24 jersey at halftime of a game against Texas A&M on Saturday night. The sharpshooting guard from Freeport, Bahamas, was a unanimous first-team Associated Press All-American in 2016, when he led the Sooners to the Final Four as a senior. He averaged 25 points and shot ... Read More »

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