National Sports
Rolph leads William & Mary against Northeastern after 21-point outing
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Northeastern Huskies (2-21, 1-13 CAA) at William & Mary Tribe (10-15, 7-7 CAA) Williamsburg, Virginia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: William & Mary faces Northeastern after Kayla Rolph scored 21 points in William & Mary’s 79-76 loss to the Charleston (SC) Cougars. The Tribe have gone 4-5 in home games. William & Mary ranks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auburn visits Georgia on 7-game road slide
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Auburn Tigers (12-15, 3-11 SEC) at Georgia Bulldogs (10-18, 2-12 SEC) Athens, Georgia; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Auburn will look to end its seven-game road losing streak when the Tigers face Georgia. The Bulldogs are 8-8 in home games. Georgia is 6-16 against opponents over .500. The Tigers are 3-11 against SEC opponents. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Faye leads Pittsburgh against Syracuse after 21-point performance
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Pittsburgh Panthers (12-17, 4-12 ACC) at Syracuse Orange (10-17, 4-12 ACC) Syracuse, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh visits Syracuse after Khadija Faye scored 21 points in Pittsburgh’s 72-59 victory over the Clemson Tigers. The Orange have gone 6-8 in home games. Syracuse averages 15.8 turnovers per game and is 7-5 when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Lim Kim leads LPGA tournament in Singapore by a stroke over Charley Hull after the first round
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SINGAPORE (AP) — A Lim Kim tamed swirling winds to shoot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA’s HSBC Women’s World Championship. The South Korean had five birdies but bogeyed the par-5 16th in tough windy conditions on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks get star defenseman Quinn Hughes back just in time to beat Kings
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinn Hughes returned just in time for the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. The star defenseman had the primary assist on Conor Garland’s overtime goal as the Canucks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2. “He’s the leader in the room and on the ice. Obviously a big, big boost for us ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enrique is finding the right balance in PSG’s attack after a positional switch
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Making a positional switch has allowed Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique to play his three star forwards together, and it’s paying off. When Khvicha Kvaratskhelia joined from Napoli, he came with a reputation as one of the world’s best left wingers. But selecting him there meant dropping Bradley Barcola, who has done ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams scores 21 points, Abosi’s 3-pointer wins it for San Francisco 74-72 over Oregon State
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Marcus Williams scored 21 points and Veniamin Abosi hit a 3-pointer with 7.9 seconds remaining to lift San Francisco to a 74-72 win over Oregon State on Wednesday night. Malik Thomas added 14 points, Tyrone Riley IV 12 and Saba Gigiberia 10 for the Dons (23-7, 13-4 West Coast Conference). Parsa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami faces conference foe Indiana
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Indiana Pacers (33-24, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (27-30, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana plays Miami in Eastern Conference action Friday. The Heat are 16-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. Miami averages 12.7 turnovers per game and is 14-10 when it has fewer turnovers than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis takes on New York following overtime win
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
New York Knicks (38-20, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (38-20, second in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts the New York Knicks following the Memphis Grizzlies’ 151-148 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Grizzlies are 22-6 in home games. Memphis is second in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago hosts Toronto on home losing streak
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Toronto Raptors (18-41, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (23-36, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago aims to stop its five-game home skid with a victory over Toronto. The Bulls are 18-21 in conference games. Chicago has a 4-2 record in games decided by 3 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder (47-11, first in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (27-32, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Thunder face Atlanta. The Hawks are 13-14 on their home court. Atlanta averages 29.3 assists per ... Read More »
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