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Derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to highlight 1st day of last 16 in Champions League
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will renew their rivalry Tuesday as the Champions League returns to familiar territory after a new league phase and playoff stage. The remodeled tournament is back to the round of 16, which used to kick off the knockout stages until UEFA added the extra playoff round this season. In addition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rivalry games highlight final week of college basketball’s regular season
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
The college basketball season has wound down toward the end, with some conference tournaments already starting. The major conferences still have a week left in the regular season and that means rivalry games — and some big ones. Atop the marquee is a Southeastern Conference rematch between top-ranked Auburn and No. 7 Alabama. The Tigers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Lakers and LeBron are clearly reveling in what the Luka trade did for their title hopes
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
The game hasn’t gotten easy for the Los Angeles Lakers since the trade deadline. It just looks that way. Consider this moment from Sunday night’s win over the Clippers: Jaxson Hayes got a defensive rebound, handed the ball to Luka Doncic, who took one step forward and fired a 75-foot two-hand chest pass downcourt to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the numbers: LeBron James and his path to 50,000 points in the NBA, including playoffs
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Another milestone awaits LeBron James: 50,000 NBA points. He’s one point away from getting to that number, which takes into account his regular season and playoff scoring. By NBA rule, the 99 points he’s scored in play-in tournament games and the 2023 in-season tournament final don’t count, so he’s officially at 49,999 for now. James ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 USC hopes to build off first conference title in 31 years in Big Ten tournament
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
With their first regular season conference championship in 31 years in hand, Southern California will turn its attention to the Big Ten tournament. The second-ranked Trojans know winning that championship will be difficult. “The Big Ten tournament is three games in three days against NCAA Tournament quality teams,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong relishes ‘intense’ rivalry with Bayern Munich in the Champions League
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Get ready for games four and five this season in one of the most dynamic rivalries in European soccer. Bayer Leverkusen heads to Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday hoping to derail an otherwise successful first season for Bayern coach Vincent Kompany. “Of course this game’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals take on the Rangers after shootout victory
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Washington Capitals (39-14-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (31-26-4, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals after the Capitals took down the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in a shootout. New York is 31-26-4 overall with a 10-9-0 record against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings take losing streak into home matchup against the Blues
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
St. Louis Blues (29-27-6, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (31-20-8, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings look to break their four-game losing streak when they play the St. Louis Blues. Los Angeles has a 31-20-8 record overall and a 19-3-3 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose visits Buffalo after shootout win
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
San Jose Sharks (16-37-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (24-29-6, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sabres -240, Sharks +197; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks visit the Buffalo Sabres after the Sharks took down the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders and Jets face off in non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Winnipeg Jets (42-15-4, in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (27-26-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -167, Islanders +140; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders and the Winnipeg Jets square off in a non-conference matchup. New York has a 14-13-2 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets bring win streak into matchup with the Lightning
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets (30-22-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (35-21-4, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -178, Blue Jackets +148; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Tampa Bay Lightning trying to continue a four-game win streak. Tampa Bay has ... Read More »
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