March 15th, 2025

National Sports

New York takes on Sacramento, looks to end 3-game slide

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

New York Knicks (40-23, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (33-30, ninth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -2; over/under is 221 BOTTOM LINE: New York comes into the matchup against Sacramento after losing three in a row. The Kings have gone 16-14 at home. ... Read More »

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Dallas takes on San Antonio on 5-game losing streak

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

Dallas Mavericks (32-33, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (26-36, 13th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -6.5; over/under is 228 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas enters the matchup against San Antonio as losers of five in a row. The Spurs have gone 18-24 against Western ... Read More »

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Kawhi Leonard’s only shot in OT is the game winner at the buzzer for Clippers over Kings

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard stood at the top of the key, letting seconds tick off the clock. He dribbled to his right, then turned and moved across the paint. As the defense collapsed on him, he put up a left hook. The ball hit the backboard and rim before dropping in at the ... Read More »

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Dabrowski, Routliffe upset in Indian Wells doubles opener

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025

Gabriela Dabrowski’s stay at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells was short and unsuccessful. The Ottawa doubles player, who with partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand, were seeded No. 2 in the California outdoor tournament, were upset 7-6 (5), 7-5 by wild cards Caty McNally of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Russian Anna Kalinskaya. Dabrowski and ... Read More »

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San Francisco defeats Washington State 86-75 in West Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinal

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sophomore Ryan Beasley scored a career-high 29 points and San Francisco defeated Washington State 86-75 on Sunday night in the quarterfinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament. The third-seeded Dons (24-8) move on to play No. 2 seed Gonzaga in a Monday semifinal. No. 1 seed Saint Mary’s plays No. 9 ... Read More »

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‘We need some desperation’: Scoring woes haunt struggling Vancouver Canucks

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025

VANCOUVER — A persistent predicament proved problematic for the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday — the team simply struggled to score. It’s an issue that’s growing increasingly troublesome as the Canucks (29-23-11) continue to battle three other teams for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. “We’re in the thick of the race. We need ... Read More »

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Verstappen bids for 5th title and Hamilton’s at Ferrari as F1 prepares for a close fight in 2025

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025

Lando Norris will have to defy plenty of history to win the Formula 1 title this year. There’s his friend-turned-rival Max Verstappen’s bid for a fifth title in a row. Just like the only driver to achieve that feat, Michael Schumacher, Verstappen is a hard racer who isn’t afraid to bend the rules — as ... Read More »

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Montana defeats Northern Arizona 74-65 in Big Sky Conference Tournament quarterfinal

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Brandon Whitney scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half to lead Montana to a 74-65 victory over Northern Arizona on Sunday night in a Big Sky Conference Tournament quarterfinal. The second-seeded Grizzlies (23-9) move on to Tuesday’s semifinals where they will face the winner of a Monday quarterfinal ... Read More »

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Leonard’s hook shot at buzzer in OT gives Clippers 111-110 win over Kings

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard’s hook shot at the buzzer lifted the Los Angeles Clippers over the Sacramento Kings 111-110 in overtime on Sunday night to tighten their grip on eighth place in the West. Leonard dribbled to the top of the key with 21.6 seconds remaining and let the clock tick down before ... Read More »

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Moe Odum helps Pepperdine upset Santa Clara 78-76 West Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinal

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Moe Odum finished with 19 points and 13 assists to help Pepperdine pull off a 78-76 upset victory over Santa Clara on Sunday night in the quarterfinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament. The ninth-seeded Waves (13-21) move on to play No. 1 seed Saint Mary’s in a Monday semifinal. Pepperdine ... Read More »

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Troy rolls to 79-60 victory over James Madison in Sun Belt Conference Tournament semifinal

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Tayton Conerway had 22 points, Jackson Fields scored 21 and Troy rolled to a 79-60 victory over James Madison on Sunday night in a Sun Belt Conference Tournament semifinal. The third-seeded Trojans (22-10) will play No. 4 seed Arkansas State in the championship game on Monday with an automatic berth in ... Read More »

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