National Sports
No. 5 UConn extends winning streak over Seton Hall to 41 games
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Paige Bueckers had 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead No. 5 UConn to a 91-49 victory over Seton Hall on Wednesday night, the Huskies’ 41st straight victory over the Pirates. UConn last lost to Seton Hall on Jan. 5th, 1994. Bueckers, who scored at least 20 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ewin scores career-high 24 on 10-of-10 shooting, Florida State beats Miami 74-66
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Malique Ewin made 10 of 10 from the field and scored a career-high 24 points, 15 in the second half, Jamir Watkins finished with 16 points and eight rebounds and Florida State beat Miami 74-66 on Wednesday night. Chandler Jackson scored 11 points for Florida State (16-10, 7-8 ACC). Watkins, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fontleroy, Walker lead No. 19 Baylor women in 84-62 win over Colorado
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Bella Fontleroy scored 21 points, Jada Walker added 17 and No. 19 Baylor blew past Colorado 84-62 on Wednesday night for the Bears’ seventh straight win. Sarah Andrews had 12 points and Aaronette Vanleh 10 for the Bears (23-5, 13-2 Big 12), who remain tied for first place with No. 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akins’ 15 lead Denver over Oral Roberts 71-60
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Sebastian Akins’ 15 points helped Denver defeat Oral Roberts 71-60 on Wednesday night. Akins went 7 of 13 from the field (1 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Pioneers (10-19, 4-10 Summit League). Nicholas Shogbonyo scored 11 points and added six rebounds. DeAndre Craig went 4 of 9 from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Auburn overcomes a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 1 Auburn overcame a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas 67-60 on Wednesday night. After winning at Alabama on Saturday in a game between the top teams in the poll, Auburn (24-2, 12-1 Southeastern Conference) avoided its second straight home loss. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Texas secures 63-44 victory over Tulsa
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Moulaye Sissoko scored 27 points as North Texas beat Tulsa 63-44 on Wednesday night. Sissoko also contributed 11 rebounds for the Mean Green (19-6, 10-3 American Athletic Conference). Atin Wright added 15 points while shooting 5 for 11 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richmond, Smith lead the way as No. 10 St. John’s pounds DePaul 82-58
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Kadary Richmond had 17 points and nine rebounds, Deivon Smith scored 18 and No. 10 St. John’s matched its highest Big East win total in 26 years, beating DePaul 82-58 on Wednesday night. Sadiku Ibine Ayo scored a career-high 15. Zuby Ejiofor chipped in with 13 points and nine rebounds, helping St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Auburn overcomes a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas 67-60
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 1 Auburn overcame a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas 67-60 on Wednesday night. After winning at Alabama on Saturday in a game between the top teams in the poll, Auburn (24-2, 12-1 Southeastern Conference) avoided its second straight home loss. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scotties Tournament of Hearts playoff picture clearer, but race continues
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
THUNDER BAY — Tracy Fleury was creating happier memories at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont., than three years ago in the same city. Fleury arrived at the 2022 Canadian women’s curling championship ready to skip a wild-card team in an arena empty of fans because of COVID-19 restrictions. Fleury caught the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nate Bittle’s big block and 21 points send Oregon to 80-78 win over Iowa
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Nate Bittle had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and his third blocked shot of the game preserved Oregon’s 80-78 victory over Iowa on Wednesday night. The Ducks led 80-78 with 13 seconds left but turned the ball over on an inbounds pass. Iowa’s Josh Dix missed a driving layup but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins announcer Mike Lange, known for his distinctive style, dies at 76
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange, whose imaginative goal calls made his raspy voice immediately recognizable to Pittsburgh Penguin fans for decades, has died. He was 76. The team confirmed Lange’s death Wednesday. No cause was given. “Mike was a wordsmith — a magician behind the mic,” the Penguins said in a ... Read More »
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