National Sports
Brooks scores 30 as UMass Lowell beats UMBC 98-79
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — (AP) — Max Brooks’ 30 points led UMass Lowell over UMBC 98-79 on Thursday night. Brooks had five rebounds and four blocks for the River Hawks (16-11, 5-7 America East Conference). Quinton Mincey scored 24 points and added 10 rebounds and five assists. Martin Somerville shot 5 of 12 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ESPN and Major League Baseball will end their national television deal after 2025 season
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
ESPN’s coverage of Major League Baseball games — at least in its current form — will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro informed MLB commissioner Rob Manfred Thursday morning that the network was opting out of the final three years of its contract, two people told The Associated Press ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anochili-Killen puts up 24 as Marshall downs Old Dominion 81-77
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Obinna Anochili-Killen had 24 points in Marshall’s 81-77 win against Old Dominion on Thursday night. Anochili-Killen had four blocks for the Thundering Herd (16-12, 9-6 Sun Belt Conference). Mikal Dawson added 15 points while going 6 of 12 (1 for 7 from 3-point range) while he also had seven rebounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates and veteran lefty Andrew Heaney agree to a 1-year deal
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms Thursday with veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney on a one-year deal. The agreement is worth $5.25 million and is pending Heaney passing a physical. The 33-year-old Heaney is 51-62 with a 4.45 ERA during his 11-year career, mostly with the Los Angeles Angels. Heaney spent the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany’s Paul and Norway’s Ventura part of international leaderboard in Mexico Open
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Six of the seven PGA Tour events this year had international winners, and the Mexico Open kept up with trend Thursday when Jeremy Paul of Germany, Kris Ventura of Norway and Harry Hall of England shared the lead at 7-under 64. Hall played early and handled the gusts at Vidanta Vallarta, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelicans waive veteran wing player Javonte Green
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans waived veteran reserve wing player Javonte Green, opening the way for him to potentially sign with a contending team for the stretch run of the NBA regular season. The 6-foot-4 Green is in his sixth NBA season and was in his first with New Orleans, appearing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maria Gakdeng’s 21 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 9 North Carolina over Syracuse 68-58
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Maria Gakdeng had 21 points and 14 rebounds as No. 9 North Carolina defeated Syracuse 68-58 on Thursday night. The Tar Heels played without Alyssa Ustby, the team’s second-leading scorer and top rebounder. Ustby didn’t make the trip to Syracuse after sustaining what appeared to be a lower-body injury Sunday against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homan, Alberta’s Skrlik, B.C.’s Brown prep for playoffs at Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Defending champion Rachel Homan carried an unbeaten record into the Scotties Tournament of Hearts playoffs, while Alberta and B.C. locked in their playoff seedings Thursday. Homan capped Pool A play with an 8-0 record after an 8-4 win over Alberta’s Selena Sturmay. Alberta’s Kayla Skrlik and B.C.’s Corryn Brown both finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian defenceman Josh Morrissey misses 4 Nations final with illness
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
BOSTON — Canadian defenceman Josh Morrissey missed the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States due to an illness Thursday. The blueliner was replaced in the lineup by Thomas Harley. Morrissey, of the Winnipeg Jets, averaged 21 minutes 32 seconds through the tournament’s first three games. Harley, of the Dallas Stars, was brought in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump calls US team ahead of hockey final against Canada. Fans say they aren’t there for politics
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Fans waving and wearing flags streamed into the TD Garden on Thursday night for the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off, a matchup between the United States and Canada that has taken on collateral importance in the wake of cross-border political animosity. USA and Canada sweaters intermingled with the usual Boston ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jennifer Jones back at Scotties Tournament of Hearts to coach Rachel Homan’s team
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
THUNDER BAY — Jennifer Jones was back in familiar territory and colours in a new role Thursday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The six-time Canadian women’s curling champion and all-time leader in wins at 177 stepped to the coach’s bench of Rachel Homan’s team. Jones’s Tournament of Hearts swan song was a 5-4 loss ... Read More »
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