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Rachel Homan’s curling team a win away from Scotties Tournament of Hearts repeat
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Rachel Homan’s curling team is a win away from repeating as Scotties Tournament of Hearts champions. Her Ottawa Curling Club foursome defeated Kerri Einarson’s Manitoba team 8-4 in a playoff game between the top two seeds on Saturday. Homan advanced to the championship game while Einarson dropped to the semifinal to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wright scores 29, Valparaiso downs Southern Illinois 83-79
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — All Wright had 29 points in Valparaiso’s 83-79 victory against Southern Illinois on Saturday night. Wright shot 10 of 26 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Beacons (13-16, 6-12 Missouri Valley Conference). Justus McNair scored 14 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bernardeschi penalty helps Toronto rally for a 2-2 draw in D.C. in MLS season opener
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
WASHINGTON — Federico Bernardeschi’s 70th-minute penalty lifted Toronto FC into a 2-2 draw with D.C. United in their Major League Soccer season opener Saturday night. Referee Sergii Boiko pointed to the penalty spot after former Toronto midfielder Brandon Servania clashed with Richie Laryea going after the ball. The contact was slight but Laryea, no stranger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austin scores 24, Portland defeats Pacific 81-73
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Chris Austin had 24 points in Portland’s 81-73 victory over Pacific on Saturday night. Austin added seven rebounds and four steals for the Pilots (11-18, 6-10 West Coast Conference). Vukasin Masic scored 16 points, shooting 6 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Max Mackinnon and Austin Rapp ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William & Mary wins 79-70 against Elon
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
ELON, N.C. (AP) — Gabe Dorsey had 21 points in William & Mary’s 79-70 victory against Elon on Saturday night. Dorsey went 7 of 11 from the field (7 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Tribe (17-11, 11-4 Coastal Athletic Association). Kyle Pulliam shot 3 of 11 from the field, including 1 for 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton scores 24, Georgia State beats Old Dominion 76-70
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Jelani Hamilton scored 24 points as Georgia State beat Old Dominion 76-70 on Saturday night. Hamilton added nine rebounds and five assists for the Panthers (13-16, 8-8 Sun Belt Conference). Zarigue Nutter scored 18 points, finishing 8 of 13 from the floor. Cesare Edwards finished 5 of 12 from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poulakidas’ 28 points lead Yale in 90-64 rout of Columbia
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — John Poulakidas’ 28 points helped Yale defeat Columbia 90-64 on Saturday night. Poulakidas shot 11 of 19 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Bulldogs (18-6, 11-0 Ivy League). Samson Aletan scored 18 points while finishing 9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Clara makes program-record 23 3-pointers to beat Washington State 109-79
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Carlos Stewart Jr. scored 22 points and Santa Clara made a program-record 23 3-pointers to beat Washington State 109-79 on Saturday night. Johnny O’Neil led the way from distance for the Broncos, hitting 5 of 6 3-pointers and finished with 17 points. Elijah Mahi added 19 points and Tyeree Bryan had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paveletzke scores 21, Ohio beats Akron 84-67
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Jackson Paveletzke scored 21 points as Ohio beat Akron 84-67 on Saturday night. Paveletzke shot 8 of 13 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line for the Bobcats (15-12, 9-5 Mid-American Conference). AJ Clayton added 18 points while shooting 5 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCann’s go-ahead goal in the third period lifts Kraken to 2-1 win over Panthers
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jared McCann scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Seattle Kraken held on to beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Saturday night. Kaappo Kakko also had a goal and Joey Daccord stopped 26 shots for the Kraken, who snapped a three-game losing skid and split the two-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sears scores 30 and No. 4 Alabama bounces back after 2 losses with 96-83 win over No. 17 Kentucky
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mark Sears scored 30 points and No. 4 Alabama came from behind for a 96-83 win over No. 17 Kentucky on Saturday night. Alabama (22-5, 11-3 Southeastern Conference), which had lost its previous two games, got 19 points from Aden Holloway, who made five 3-pointers. Chris Youngblood had 14 points and ... Read More »
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