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Rockets outlast Pelicans 107-105 to move into 3rd place in West
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead 18-footer with 7.6 seconds left and the Houston Rockets outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105 on Friday night to move into third place in the crowded Western Conference. Durant scored 32 points two nights after matching his season low with 11 in a blowout loss at Denver. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 UConn beats Georgetown 67-51 to set up a Big East final clash against No. 13 St. John’s
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Braylon Mullins scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half, Jayden Ross hit a couple of momentum-stunting 3-pointers in the second, and sixth-ranked UConn defeated Georgetown 67-51 on Friday night to set up a showdown of the top two seeds in the Big East Tournament final. The second-seeded Huskies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA’s Engelbert: Progress in negotiations and a deal needed by Monday to avoid season disruption
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Friday night that progress is being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement with the players’ union and there’s an urgency to get a deal done by Monday to avoid disruptions to the upcoming season. “I’ve never been a betting woman in my life and I’m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moultrie’s goal gives the Thorns a 1-0 win at the Spirit to open the NWSL season
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) — Olivia Moultrie scored early in the second half to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League season opener on Friday night. It was the first road shutout for the Thorns against the Spirit since 2021. Portland fell to the Spirit 2-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MAC commissioner confident his league will get 2 bids to NCAA Tournament after Miami (Ohio) upset
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mid-American Conference commissioner Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher is hoping the success of Miami (Ohio) this season pays off on Sunday and in the future. Steinbrecher is confident his conference would get two teams into the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 27 years despite the RedHawks losing to UMass 87-83 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 11 Nebraska is looking to regain the form it showed during its fast start
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg lamented a handful of “mindless turnovers.” He pointed to deficits in points off turnovers and second-chance points. He wondered aloud about his team’s focus. The Cornhuskers are searching for the level they showed during their perfect start, and they are running out of time. “We’ve got to find ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!D-backs catcher Gabriel Moreno scratched from lineup with forearm tightness, undergoes tests
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno was a late scratch from Friday’s game against the Kansas City Royals because of right forearm tightness, manager Torey Lovullo said. Lovullo told reporters that the 2023 Gold Glove winner had been dealing with the injury for a few days and would have imaging done on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ingram scores 36 points as Raptors rally to snap Suns’ winning streak at 4
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 36 points, RJ Barrett added 22 and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat Phoenix 122-115 on Friday night, snapping the Suns’ winning streak at four. Jalen Green scored 34 points for Phoenix, matching his career high with eight 3-pointers, and Devin Booker added 31 points, but the Suns couldn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RJ Barrett’s late surge powers Raptors to 122-115 win over Suns
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
TORONTO — Canadian RJ Barrett had 22 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, as the Toronto Raptors rallied past the Phoenix Suns 122-115 on Friday. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., also had six rebounds and five assists as Toronto (37-29) earned a critical win in the Eastern Conference standings. All-star forward Brandon Ingram led all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brunson scores 29, Anunoby adds 25 as Knicks get past the Pacers 101-92 for 2nd straight victory
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Brunson finished with 29 points and nine assists, OG Anunoby added 25 points and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92 on Friday night. Mitchell Robinson had a career-high 22 rebounds to go with 12 points as last year’s Eastern Conference runner-up won its second straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham help Detroit Pistons prolong Memphis Grizzlies losing streak
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 30 points and 13 rebounds and Cade Cunningham added 17 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons handed the Memphis Grizzlies their seventh straight loss with a 126-110 victory on Friday night. The Pistons have won their last three games by an average of 25.3 points after a ... Read More »
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