National Sports
Benigni’s 24 help Navy upset Bucknell 83-77 in Patriot League Tournament semifinals
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Austin Benigni had 24 points in fifth-seeded Navy’s 83-77 upset over top-seeded Bucknell on Sunday in the Patriot League Tournament. Navy will play for the championship at the winner of the third-seeded Colgate vs. second-seeded American for the championship on Wednesday. Benigni also had seven assists for the Midshipmen (15-18). Jordan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Del Duca’s fourth-place finish for USA Bobsled at world championships fuels his appetite for more
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Frank Del Duca has some of U.S. bobsled great Steven Holcomb’s tools in his possession. Actual tools, as in ones that Holcomb used to tune up his sleds when he was the world’s best bobsledder. When Holcomb died, the tools made their way to Del Duca. And maybe there’s still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williamson scores 32 as Towson defeats Drexel 82-76 in Coastal Athletic Association Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dylan Williamson’s 32 points led top-seeded Towson over eighth-seeded Drexel 82-76 on Sunday in the in the quarterfinals of the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament. Williamson went 12 of 19 from the field (7 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Tigers (22-10, 1-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Tyler Tejada finished 9 of 19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bobby Pettiford sparks huge rally and High Point tops Winthrop for Big South title, first NCAA bid
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Bobby Pettiford scored 17 points off the bench and High Point rallied from a 15-point second half deficit to defeat Winthrop 81-69 in the Big South Championship title game on Sunday, giving the Panthers their first trip to the NCAA Tournament. Winthrop led by 10 points at halftime and 48-33 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNCG women end 26-year NCAA drought, beat Chattanooga in OT behind Cain to win SoCon title
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
ASHVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Khalis Cain scored a career-high 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked five shots to lift UNC Greensboro to a 64-57 win in overtime over Chattanooga in the Southern Conference championship game on Sunday, giving the Spartans their second NCAA Tournament berth, the first since 1998. It was also the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé and Vinícius score as Real Madrid joins Barcelona at the top of Spanish league
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior scored goals in a five-minute span in the first half as Real Madrid held on to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday and move level on points with Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league. Mbappé scored in the 30th minute and Vinícius doubled the lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds prospect Cam Collier to have surgery to repair torn thumb ligament
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds prospect Cam Collier is scheduled to have surgery to repair a torn left thumb ligament on Thursday. Manager Terry Francona told reporters, including the Cincinnati Enquirer, Sunday about the injury that will keep Collier from hitting for 4 to 6 weeks. The 20-year-old infielder sustained the injury to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United draws 1-1 with Arsenal after brilliant late save denies Bruno Fernandes
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After fan protests in the street, Manchester United’s players produced one of their most spirited performances of the season to draw 1-1 with Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Only a stunning double save from David Raya in added time denied United victory at Old Trafford. The Arsenal goalkeeper flung ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nearing the end of a short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball’s regular-season opener in Japan. The teams will play two games at the Tokyo Dome on March 18 and 19. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 Michigan State tops No. 17 Michigan 79-62, winning the 18-school Big Ten title by 3 games
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tre Holloman scored a career-high 20 points, Jase Richardson had 18 points and No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 17 Michigan 79-62 on Sunday. With 37.2 seconds left, the rivals pushed and shoved one another at center court, where the Wolverines players were standing near the spot where Spartans seniors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah goalie Connor Ingram re-enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program after losing his mother
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram re-entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program on Sunday, saying he has not been himself since his mother died of breast cancer in early December. Ingram posted a message on social media explaining his thought process a half-hour after the league and players’ union announced that he would be away ... Read More »
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