National Sports
Loyola Chicago visits UMass following McKayle’s 21-point outing
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Loyola Chicago Ramblers (11-15, 3-12 A-10) at UMass Minutewomen (14-12, 9-6 A-10) Amherst, Massachusetts; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UMass hosts Loyola Chicago after Yahmani McKayle scored 21 points in UMass’ 76-66 loss to the George Mason Patriots. The Minutewomen are 7-6 on their home court. UMass scores 63.3 points and has outscored opponents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lafayette and Louisiana host Texas State
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (13-12, 8-6 Sun Belt) at Texas State Bobcats (10-15, 4-10 Sun Belt) San Marcos, Texas; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana visits Texas State after Erica Lafayette scored 22 points in Louisiana’s 80-60 win against the UL Monroe Warhawks. The Bobcats have gone 3-10 in home games. Texas State is ninth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Providence visits Forbes and Marquette
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Providence Friars (11-17, 4-11 Big East) at Marquette Golden Eagles (17-8, 9-5 Big East) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Marquette hosts Providence after Skylar Forbes scored 26 points in Marquette’s 82-72 victory over the DePaul Blue Demons. The Golden Eagles are 11-2 on their home court. Marquette leads the Big East with 25.0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado State Rams face the Fresno State Bulldogs on 4-game win streak
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Fresno State Bulldogs (17-10, 8-6 MWC) at Colorado State Rams (19-7, 10-3 MWC) Fort Collins, Colorado; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado State will attempt to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Rams take on Fresno State. The Rams are 11-3 in home games. Colorado State is fourth in the MWC scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson to miss the Champions Trophy with a foot injury
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has had another setback ahead of the International Cricket Council’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan, losing fast bowler Lockie Ferguson to a foot injury. Ferguson was injured in a warm-up match against Afghanistan on Sunday. He will return home immediately and his place in the New Zealand squad will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles takes on Charlotte, aims for 8th straight home win
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Charlotte Hornets (13-39, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (32-20, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -13.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its seven-game home win streak alive when the Lakers play Charlotte. The Lakers have gone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Duke beats Virginia
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Freshman star Cooper Flagg had 17 points and 14 rebounds, notching his seventh double-double of the season before halftime, as No. 3 Duke cruised past Virginia 80-62 on Monday night. The Blue Devils (23-3, 15-1 ACC), who also got 17 points from Kon Knueppel, have won three straight since their lone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tobe Awaka has a double-double as No. 19 Arizona snaps 2-game skid with a 74-67 win at Baylor
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
WACO, Texas (AP) — Tobe Awaka had 14 points and 12 rebounds as No. 19 Arizona moved into second place alone in the Big 12 Conference with a 74-67 win at Baylor on Monday night. Caleb Love and Henri Veesaar each had 13 points for the Wildcats (18-8, 12-3), whose back-to-back losses last week to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada beats Finland 5-3, will face United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored twice. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist. Sidney Crosby flipped in an empty-netter from center ice after Finland cut a four-goal deficit to one in the final minutes. Canada’s best players came through in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday to earn a rematch of their fight-filled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Jacobs scores 20 to lead Southern to 66-57 victory over Texas Southern
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Michael Jacobs had 20 points to lead Southern to a 66-57 victory over Texas Southern on Monday night. Jacobs shot 6 of 6 from the field and 7 for 10 from the free-throw line for the Jaguars (17-9, 12-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Jordan Johnson added 11 points. Kolby Granger led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke forward Maliq Brown dislocates his shoulder in win over Virginia
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Third-ranked Duke defeated Virginia 80-62 on Monday night but lost a key reserve forward, Maliq Brown, in the process. Brown dislocated his left shoulder with 1:21 left in the first half, Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said, and did not return. He was expected to get imaging done later Monday. “He’s ... Read More »
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