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Loyola Chicago wins 72-62 over Kent State in NIT quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Miles Rubin had 18 points in Loyola Chicago’s 72-62 win against Kent State on Wednesday night in the NIT quarterfinals. Loyola Chicago will play Chattanooga in the semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Rubin added nine rebounds for the Ramblers (25-11). Jayden Dawson scored 13 points while going 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers prevent Knicks from clinching a playoff spot with 126-113 victory
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden had 29 points, six rebounds and six assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers prevented the New York Knicks from clinching a playoff berth with a 126-113 victory Wednesday night. Norman Powell added 19 points and Ivica Zubac finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando Robinson scores 23 points in the Raptors’ 116-86 victory over the Nets
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Orlando Robinson had 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and added 12 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors rout the Brooklyn Nets 116-86 on Wednesday night. Eleventh in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors won their second straight game and handed the 12th-place Nets their fifth straight loss. Jonathan Mogbo added 15 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Sceptres score four goals in third period of 4-2 win over Boston Fleet
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Daryl Watts scored two of Toronto’s four goals in the third period to increase her total to 10 on the season, and the Sceptres beat the Boston Fleet 4-2 on Wednesday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Toronto (12-2-5-7) has won five of its last six road games (4-1-0-1). Boston (8-6-4-7) had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daryl Watts scores 2 of Toronto’s 4 goals in the third period, and the Sceptres beat the Fleet 4-2
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Daryl Watts scored two of Toronto’s four goals in the third period to increase her total to 10 on the season, and the Sceptres beat the Boston Fleet 4-2 on Wednesday night. Toronto (12-2-5-7) has won five of its last six road games (4-1-0-1). Boston (8-6-4-7) had its nine-game points streak come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizards use a big opening quarter to never trail in 119-114 victory over 76ers
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alex Sarr scored 24 points and had seven rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 119-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night that snapped a five-game skid. Justin Champagnie added 18 points while shooting 4 for 6 from 3-point range and had 10 rebounds for the Wizards, who won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World figure skating championships pause to remember those who died in plane crash
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Before the skaters in their sequins and brightly coloured costumes took the ice at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday night, a choir dressed all in black sang a solemn hymn for those who died in a plane crash on their way back from a camp for up-and-coming skaters this winter. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UConn’s Dan Hurley expresses regret over postgame remarks that were caught on camera
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn coach Dan Hurley acknowledged there are things that “I wish I didn’t do” as he expressed regret over making profane comments about the officiating after the Huskies’ NCAA Tournament loss to Florida. Hurley was caught on camera making those remarks as he walked off the floor and toward the locker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World championships pause to remember young figure skaters and supporters who died in plane crash
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Before the skaters in their sequins and brightly colored costumes took the ice at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday night, a choir dressed all in black sang a solemn hymn for those who died in a plane crash on their way back from a camp for up-and-coming skaters this winter. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catcher Cal Raleigh and Mariners agree to $105 million, 6-year contract
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Catcher Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $105 million, six-year contract on Wednesday. Raleigh’s deal supersedes a $5.6 million, one-year agreement on Jan. 9 that avoided salary arbitration. The 28-year-old would have been eligible for arbitration after the 2025 and 2026 seasons, and was on track to be eligible for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police name serial killer victim as Ashlee Shingoose, Kinew promises landfill search
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2025
WINNIPEG — For years, she was known as Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, an Indigenous woman who disappeared from the streets of Winnipeg and was determined to have been the victim of a serial killer. On Wednesday, Ashlee Christine Shingoose had her name and identity restored. “We have never stopped in our efforts to identify ... Read More »
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