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Pitino takes No. 6 St. John’s into Big East Tournament with 1st top seed at MSG since 1986
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Pitino has already turned back the clock at St. John’s and restored a winning tradition. Now, the Red Storm want to make some March Madness memories, too. Starting on center stage in New York City this week. Coming off their first outright Big East regular-season championship in 40 years, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to lead England squad at Soccer Aid 2025
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities for Soccer Aid 2025 at Old Trafford. UNICEF says the charity match pitting England against a World XI will take place on June 15 at United’s home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manchester United reveals plans for the “world’s greatest” soccer stadium to replace Old Trafford
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United unveiled plans on Tuesday to build the “world’s greatest” soccer stadium. A proposed 100,000-seater arena would surpass Wembley as the biggest in the United Kingdom. Under the plans, the 20-time English champion said it would build next to its iconic Old Trafford ground, likely meaning it would not need to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several once-highly ranked teams enter conference tournament week in need of wins to make NCAA field
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — This was a time early in the season when Kansas seemed to be an insurmountable juggernaut, full of high-profile transfers such as Zeke Mayo and AJ Storr, All-American candidates such as Hunter Dickinson and veterans accustomed to winning. They were the preseason No. 1 in the AP Top 25. And for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The NBA’s Southeast Division is struggling. There’s still hope for the Hawks, Magic and Heat
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
This fall will mark the 10th anniversary of the NBA changing its playoff rules and not guaranteeing a division champion a top-four seed regardless of record. This season’s Southeast Division is a good reason why that change was necessary. In NBA history, there’s never been a division with a worst won-loss record than the Southeast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decide
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Southern California have all stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season. It would be surprising if they don’t all end up on the 1-line Sunday night when the March Madness bracket is revealed by the selection committee. Where they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG on brink of Champions League exit despite playing some of the best football in Europe
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Despite playing some of the best football, Paris Saint-Germain is once again on the brink of an early exit from Europe’s elite club competition. The French league leader — which has lost at this stage of the tournament in five of the past eight editions — travels to Liverpool later Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres play the Red Wings following Thompson’s 2-goal showing
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
Buffalo Sabres (25-32-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (30-28-6, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres visit the Detroit Red Wings after Tage Thompson scored two goals in the Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Detroit has a 30-28-6 record overall and a 7-10-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators aim to keep win streak alive, visit the Flyers
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
Ottawa Senators (33-25-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (27-30-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Senators -120, Flyers +100; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia has a 27-30-8 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado brings 6-game win streak into matchup with Minnesota
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
Colorado Avalanche (39-24-2, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (36-24-4, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -203, Wild +168; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche seek to prolong a six-game win streak with a victory over the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota has an 11-9-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas State Wildcats take on the Arizona State Sun Devils in Big 12 Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
Arizona State Sun Devils (13-18, 4-16 Big 12) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (15-16, 9-11 Big 12) Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -5.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State plays in the Big 12 Tournament against Arizona State. The Wildcats have gone 9-11 against Big 12 opponents, with a ... Read More »
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