March 17th, 2025

National Sports

After the milestone was first wiped out by an offsides review, MacKinnon finally earns 1,000th point

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon reached the 1,000-point milestone Monday night, earning a secondary assist on Artturi Lehkonen’s goal early in the third period against Chicago. MacKinnon dropped the puck off for Devon Toews at the blue line, and Toews’ shot was deflected in by Lehkonen, breaking a scoreless tie 31 seconds ... Read More »

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Canada’s A.J. Lawson has career night for Toronto Raptors on a two-way deal

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

TORONTO — A.J. Lawson has been living the dream this week. He had his first career NBA start on Friday, lining up for his hometown Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Then on Monday, Lawson had his best game as a professional basketball player. Lawson, from Brampton, Ont., was one of four Raptors to earn a ... Read More »

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With only 8 healthy players, Mavericks rally to defeat Spurs 133-129 to snap 5-game skid

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie scored 28 points, and the depleted Dallas Mavericks stopped a five-game slide by edging the San Antonio Spurs 133-129 on Monday night. Klay Thompson had 26 points for Dallas in its first win since Feb. 27. Naji Marshall scored 24 points, and Kessler Edwards finished with 22 points and ... Read More »

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Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James sat on the end of the Lakers’ bench, wearing a red baseball cap while watching his team in the first game since his groin injury. The red on the court Monday night was in Luka Doncic’s face, frustrated by his rocky play and angry with the officiating. “It was ... Read More »

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March sadness: The Heat lose for 3rd time this month after leading by double digits late at home

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

The Miami Heat were up by 11 over Charlotte with 6:47 left on Monday. They led by 11 over Chicago going into the fourth quarter on Saturday. They led 10 over New York midway through the fourth quarter on March 2. All at home, too. And all ended up as losses. College basketball has March ... Read More »

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Josh Giddey scores season-high 29 points before injuring ankle and Bulls beat Pacers 121-103

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey had a season-high 29 points along with 10 rebounds before leaving midway through the fourth quarter with a right ankle injury, and the Chicago Bulls won their third straight game, 121-103 over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Coby White also scored 29 points for the Bulls, who hold the ... Read More »

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No. 19 Saint Mary’s back in WCC Tournament final after defeating Pepperdine 74-59

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Augustas Marciulionis and Paulius Murauskas each scored 15 points and No. 19 and top-seeded Saint Mary’s defeated No. 9 seed Pepperdine 74-59 in the West Coast Conference Tournament semifinals Monday night. The Gaels (28-4) play second-seeded Gonzaga or No. 3 San Francisco in the championship game Tuesday night, with the winner ... Read More »

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Ja Morant scores 29 and Grizzlies climb out of early hole to beat Suns 120-118

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 29 points and 12 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from an early 16-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 120-118 on Monday night. Cam Spencer, a rookie on a two-way contract, added a career-high 16 points for Memphis, including a pair of free throws with 14.4 seconds ... Read More »

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Alcaraz beats Shapovalov in straight sets at Paribas Open in Indian Wells

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

INDIAN WELLS — Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, who at just 21 years of age has four Grand Slam singles titles on his impressive resume, knocked off Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 at the BNP Paribas Open on Monday night. Alcaraz, the second seed at the Indian Wells outdoor tournament and ranked third in the world, ... Read More »

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Robert Morris rallies to beat Oakland 79-76 in OT in Horizon League Tournament semifinal

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kam Woods scored 19 of his 23 points after halftime and DJ Smith hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime to help top seed Robert Morris survive an upset bet from sixth-seeded Oakland with a 79-76 victory on Monday night in a Horizon League Tournament semifinal. The Colonials (25-8), who have won seven ... Read More »

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Josh Giddey scores season-high 29 points to lead Bulls past Pacers 121-103

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey had a season-high 29 points along with 10 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls won their third straight game, 121-103 over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Coby White also scored 29 points for the Bulls, who hold the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference. Myles Turner scored 15 points ... Read More »

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