March 8th, 2025

National Sports

Anunoby’s 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds remaining sends Knicks past Grizzlies, 114-113

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — OG Anunoby made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds remaining, finishing with 19 points as the New York Knicks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-113 on Friday night. Anunoby’s basket came after the teams exchanged leads in the final two minutes. Memphis had the last possession, but Ja Morant’s layup attempt rolled ... Read More »

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Logan Stankhoven scores twice as the Stars return home to beat the Kings 6-2s

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

DALLAS (AP) — Logan Stankoven scored twice, Roope Hintz had a career-high four assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-2 on Friday night. Jason Robertson had his 25th goal and an assist for the Stars, who were home for the first time in 26 days. Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston had ... Read More »

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Kaufman-Renn scores 29, Smiths adds 23 as No. 20 Purdue beats UCLA 76-66 to end four-game skid

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 29 points and Braden Smith added 23 to help No. 20 Purdue beat UCLA 76-66 on Friday night and end a four-game losing streak. Kaufman-Renn shot 11 for 15 from the field and 7 for 10 on free throws. Fletcher Loyer scored 11 points for the Boilermakers ... Read More »

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QMJHL roundup: Titan rally to edge Mooseheads 4-3 in overtime

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

BATHURST, N.B. — Emile Perron scored 2:18 into overtime to lift the Acadie-Bathurst Titan to an exciting 4-3 come-from-behind win over the visiting Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday. The Titan (30-24-1-1) trailed 3-1 with under 30 seconds left in the third period, but goals by Tyson Goguen at 19:38 ... Read More »

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Nelson scores 25 as Eastern Michigan defeats Central Michigan 84-73

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Da’Sean Nelson had 25 points in Eastern Michigan’s 84-73 victory over Central Michigan on Friday. Nelson also had 10 rebounds and five assists for the Eagles (15-14, 8-8 Mid-American Conference). Jalen Terry scored 25 points and added seven rebounds. Christian Henry shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond ... Read More »

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Mitchell hits big 3, Herro scores 29 and Heat dig deep to top Pacers 125-120

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Davion Mitchell’s 3-pointer broke a tie with 43.8 seconds left, Tyler Herro scored 29 points and the Miami Heat topped the Indiana Pacers 125-120 on Friday night. Duncan Robinson scored 20 for Miami, which shot 57% — and has shot 58% in its last two games, tying the seventh-best two-game span in ... Read More »

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Sharpe scores 25 and Trail Blazers win 4th straight, 121-102 over Nets

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Shaedon Sharpe scored 25 points, Dalano Banton had 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 121-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Toumani Camara had 19 points, Anfernee Simons chipped in 14, and Donovan Clingan finished with 12 for ... Read More »

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Mitchell scores 41, Cavaliers overcome 22-point deficit to beat the Celtics 123-116

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to help the Cleveland Cavaliers rally from 22 points down and stun the Boston Celtics 123-116 on Friday night in the final regular-season meeting of the Eastern Conference’s top two teams. Darius Garland added 20 points and seven assists. Evan Mobley ... Read More »

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Clark’s 18 lead Atlantic 10-leader VCU past Davidson 80-56

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jack Clark scored 18 points as VCU beat Davidson 80-56 on Friday. Clark added six rebounds for the Rams (24-5, 14-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Luke Bamgboye shot 7 of 8 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line to add 17 points. Zeb Jackson went 3 of 5 from ... Read More »

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Pinion has 21 as Arkansas State knocks off UL Monroe 94-67

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

MONROE, La. (AP) — Joseph Pinion scored 21 points as Arkansas State beat UL Monroe 94-67 on Friday. Pinion added three steals for the Red Wolves (22-9, 13-5 Sun Belt Conference). Taryn Todd scored 14 points while going 6 of 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). Izaiyah Nelson had 13 points and finished 6 ... Read More »

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Knies breaks third-period tie as surging Leafs beat Rangers 3-2

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Knies broke a third-period tie, Anthony Stolarz made 33 saves, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night. Knies scored his 22nd goal at 6:21 of the third, less than three minutes after Will Cuylle tied it for New York with a short-handed goal. ... Read More »

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