National Sports
Neymar is among the players protesting the use of artificial turf pitches in Brazil
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league matches instead of natural grass. They all campaigned online with the same message Tuesday highlighting their fear of increased injury risk for players on the artificial surfaces. Some clubs in Brazil’s top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Tuesday’s Scoreboard PWHL Minnesota 4 Montreal 0 — The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Hopkins, Hay pace Frontenacs to 6-4 win over Colts
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
KINGSTON, Ont. — Tyler Hopkins scored twice, Ethan Hay chipped in with three assists, and the Kingston Frontenacs edged the Barrie Colts 6-4 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night at Slush Puppie Place. Emil Pieniniemi, Landon Wright, Tuomas Uronen and Cal Uens (empty-netter) also scored for the Frontenacs (32-14-5-3), who now trail the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liam McNeeley scores 20 and UConn closes on a 27-6 run to take down Villanova 66-59
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Liam McNeeley scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half and UConn closed the game on a 27-6 run to defeat Villanova 66-59 on Tuesday night. UConn trailed 53-39 with 11:58 remaining after Wooga Poplar scored 11 straight Villanova points. McNeeley made two free throws with 1:42 remaining in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Hubbard leads No. 21 Mississippi State to 70-54 win over No. 7 Texas A&M
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 25 points, reserve Claudell Harris Jr. added 12 of his 15 points in the second half, and No. 21 Mississippi State beat No. 7 Texas A&M 70-54 on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs (19-7, 7-6 Southeastern Conference) began the second half with a 14-3 run to grab control en ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maddie Rooney makes 21 saves, Frost blank PWHL-leading Victoire 4-0
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
LAVAL, Que. — Maddie Rooney made 21 saves for her first shutout this season to lead the Minnesota Frost past the league-leading Montreal Victoire 4-0 on Tuesday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Denisa Krizova scored twice — including an empty-netter — while Liz Schepers and Kendall Coyne Schofield also found the back of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strickland scores 20, Western Michigan downs Buffalo 97-64
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Markhi Strickland scored 16 of his 20 points before halftime in Western Michigan’s 97-64 win against Buffalo on Tuesday night. Strickland went 9 of 13 from the field for the Broncos (9-17, 6-7 Mid-American Conference). Javaughn Hannah added 18 points while shooting 8 for 11, including 2 for 4 from beyond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leggett and Austin score 19 points apiece, Pitt rallies from 11-point deficit to beat Syracuse 80-69
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ishmael Leggett and Zack Austin scored 19 points apiece and Pittsburgh rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat Syracuse 80-69 on Tuesday night. Syracuse opened the second half with a pair of baskets, one on a dunk from Eddie Lampkin Jr., to stretch its lead to 45-34. Pitt answered with 17-6 run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eastern Kentucky defeats Lipscomb 66-57
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Devontae Blanton scored 22 points as Eastern Kentucky beat Lipscomb 66-57 on Tuesday night for its eighth straight victory. Blanton added 12 rebounds for the Colonels (17-11, 11-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Turner Buttry scored 12 points while going 5 of 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and added six rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Florida steamrolls Oklahoma 85-63 in SEC play behind big night from backcourt stars
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 18 points, Will Richard added 14 and No. 2 Florida steamrolled Oklahoma 85-63 on Tuesday night for its fifth consecutive victory. Alijah Martin chipped in 14 points off the bench for the Gators (23-3, 10-3 Southeastern Conference), who tied a season-low with six turnovers and improved to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Karasinski puts up 23, Bellarmine takes down Austin Peay 94-68 to end a 17-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jack Karasinski scored 23 points and Bellarmine beat Austin Peay 94-68 on Tuesday night to end a 17-game losing streak. It was Bellarmine’s first win since taking down NAIA-member Brescia 94-66 on Dec. 7. The Knights’ last win against a Division I opponent came against Bowling Green on Nov. 23. Karasinski ... Read More »
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