National Sports
Brewster’s 14 points, Alexander’s game-winner lead Boston University past Lafayette, 66-64
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Miles Brewster led Boston University with 14 points and Kyrone Alexander hit the game-winning jump shot with two seconds remaining as the Terriers knocked off Lafayette 66-64 on Saturday. Brewster also added three steals for the Terriers (16-15, 10-8 Patriot League). Alexander scored 12 points while going 4 of 6 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parker has 22 as Saint Francis (PA) downs Chicago State 80-71 in OT
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
LORETTO, Pa. (AP) — Riley Parker had 22 points in Saint Francis (PA)’s 80-71 overtime victory against Chicago State on Saturday. Parker shot 8 for 16 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Red Flash (13-17, 8-8 Northeast Conference). Chris Moncrief scored 12 points while shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lehigh beats Army 89-67
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Joshua Ingram scored 23 points as Lehigh beat Army 89-67 on Saturday. Ingram also added 13 rebounds for the Mountain Hawks (11-18, 6-12 Patriot League). Cam Gillus scored 14 points while going 3 of 6 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 7 for 8 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton will open season on injured list due to elbow issues
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton will begin the season on the injured list because of elbow injuries. Stanton has received platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his elbows, according to the New York Post. The 2017 NL MVP has been away from the team while dealing with a personal matter, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quinerly scores 31, No. 18 West Virginia caps regular season with 85-69 win over Cincinnati
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — JJ Quinerly scored 24 of her 31 points in the first half and No. 18 West Virginia closed the regular season with an 85-69 win over Cincinnati on Saturday. The Mountaineers have a first-round bye in the Big 12 Conference tournament that starts Wednesday in Kansas City. The Bearcats will play the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VanSlooten sparks fourth-quarter surge to lift No. 23 Michigan State women past Minnesota 73-58
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Grace VanSlooten scored 15 points and led a fourth-quarter charge that lifted No. 23 Michigan State to a 73-58 win over Minnesota on Saturday as both teams ended the regular season. The Spartans secured a first-round bye in the Big Ten Conference tournament that begins Wednesday in Indianapolis. The Golden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly scores 30, No. 1 Auburn rolls No. 17 Kentucky 94-78
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Miles Kelly scored a season-high 30 points to lead No. 1 Auburn to a 94-78 win over No. 17 Kentucky on Saturday. The Tigers (27-2, 15-1 SEC) won their sixth straight game and clinched at least a tie for the SEC regular-season title. Auburn won in Lexington for the first time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reed scores 24 off the bench, UConn knocks off Providence 75-63
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Tarris Reed, Jr. had 24 points and 18 rebounds off of the bench to lead the UConn Huskies over the Providence Friars 75-63 on Saturday. Reed added six blocks for the Huskies (20-9, 12-6 Big East Conference). Alex Karaban added 17 points while going 6 of 13 from the floor, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurley’s 23 lead Vermont past UMBC 79-69, remain game out of first place in America East
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — TJ Hurley had 23 points in Vermont’s 79-69 victory over UMBC on Saturday to remain a game back of Bryant in the America East Conference with one game left in the regular season. Hurley also contributed six rebounds for the Catamounts (19-11, 12-3). Sam Alamutu added 12 points while shooting 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates’ Skenes showcases expanded arsenal in 1st Grapefruit League appearance of year
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes got a chance to showcase his expanded repertoire to opposing hitters Saturday while pitching in a Grapefruit League game for the first time this year. Skenes has been working on adding a cutter and a running two-seam fastball to complement his electrifying four-seam fastball. The 22-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power struggles on 44th birthday as he begins IndyCar season seeking a Penske contract extension
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Will Power had a rough 44th birthday Saturday when he lost power in his car, brushed the wall during practice and had his hybrid engine changed before qualifying for IndyCar’s season-opening race. Then he failed to advance out of the first round of qualifying while teammates Scott McLaughlin and Josef ... Read More »
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