National Sports
Longwood faces South Carolina Upstate in Big South Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
South Carolina Upstate Spartans (9-20, 6-10 Big South) vs. Longwood Lancers (20-10, 11-5 Big South) Johnson City, Tennessee; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Longwood plays in the Big South Tournament against South Carolina Upstate. The Lancers are 11-5 against Big South opponents and 9-5 in non-conference play. Longwood is the Big South leader with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trailblazing Olympic refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba set for a pro debut on all-female fight card
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Something stood out to Cindy Ngamba as she glanced around when Friday’s all-female boxing event was first announced. So many world championship belts. Ngamba wants one of her own. “I saw Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price and Caroline Dubois with their belts, and I remember saying ‘Oh, that looks nice, I would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is having a cultural impact far beyond Formula 1
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
Met Gala chair, co-producer on a Brad Pitt movie, activist, and now Ferrari driver. Lewis Hamilton’s impact stretches far beyond Formula 1 and his quest to win a record-breaking eighth world title with his new team. The partnership of F1’s biggest celebrity — and only Black driver — with its biggest brand reaches people who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rishwain’s 26 lead UNLV over San Diego State 74-67
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Julian Rishwain scored 26 points as UNLV beat San Diego State 74-67 on Tuesday night. Rishwain shot 9 for 13, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Rebels (17-13, 11-8 Mountain West Conference). Jaden Henley scored 17 points while shooting 5 for 9 (4 for 6 from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit takes road win streak into matchup with Los Angeles
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
Detroit Pistons (35-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (32-29, ninth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -3.5; over/under is 219.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit visits Los Angeles looking to prolong its five-game road winning streak. The Clippers are 19-10 on their home court. Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers play the Knicks on 6-game win streak
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
New York Knicks (40-21, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (38-21, second in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles looks to keep its six-game win streak alive when the Lakers take on New York. The Lakers are 23-7 in home games. Los Angeles has a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston faces New Orleans, aims to stop road losing streak
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
Houston Rockets (37-25, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (17-44, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston will aim to end its eight-game road skid when the Rockets face New Orleans. The Pelicans are 11-28 against conference opponents. New Orleans gives up 118.7 points to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers face the Heat on 11-game win streak
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
Miami Heat (29-31, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-10, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -11; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland comes into a matchup against Miami as winners of 11 straight games. The Cavaliers have gone 34-7 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets face the Timberwolves on 7-game slide
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves (34-29, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (14-46, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -8.5; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to break its seven-game losing streak when the Hornets take on Minnesota. The Hornets are 9-22 on their home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milwaukee puts home win streak on the line against Dallas
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
Dallas Mavericks (32-30, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (35-25, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -9.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee hosts Dallas looking to extend its three-game home winning streak. The Bucks are 21-9 on their home court. Milwaukee leads the Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando hosts Chicago after Banchero’s 41-point showing
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
Chicago Bulls (24-38, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (29-34, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando hosts the Chicago Bulls after Paolo Banchero scored 41 points in the Orlando Magic’s 114-113 loss to the Toronto Raptors. The Magic are 23-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Orlando ... Read More »
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