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Playing through injury, Anderson inspires Canadiens to comeback win over Senators
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
MONTREAL — Martin St. Louis often dubs Josh Anderson as a “culture-setter” for the Montreal Canadiens. On Tuesday night, Montreal’s winger set the standard and spurred the Canadiens to a comeback in their most important game of the season so far. Anderson scored the tying goal and sealed the victory with an empty-netter as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knox’s last-second layup lifts Alabama State over Saint Francis (PA) in First Four
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Amarr Knox’s layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win Tuesday night, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds in the First Four. Knox scored 16 points to help the Hornets earn a date with No. 1 overall seed Auburn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers acquire Sauer and option Wrobleski as Kershaw goes on 60-day IL
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer and optioned left-hander Justin Wrobleski to the minors Wednesday. To make room on the 40-man roster, pitcher Clayton Kershaw went on the 60-day injured list as expected. The 26-year-old Sauer, a non-roster invite to spring training, had eight strikeouts in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — RJ Davis scored 26 points and went 6 of 6 from 3-point range to help North Carolina silence some skeptics with a dominant 95-68 victory over San Diego State in a First Four matchup Tuesday night. Davis’ six 3-pointers tied Caleb Love’s program record for an NCAA Tournament game. Love had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Baylor Scheierman delivers career night for Celtics in win over Nets
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
As a rookie on the defending NBA champions, Baylor Scheierman knows he has limited opportunities to make much of an impression outside of practice. Scheierman got an opportunity Tuesday night and delivered, scoring a career-high 20 points in a gritty effort that had his Boston Celtics coaches, teammates and fans on their feet in appreciation. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyman leads Oilers in 7-1 rout over Utah
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
EDMONTON — Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid and Mattias Ekholm all had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their third straight game in convincing fashion, drilling the Utah Hockey Club 7-1 on Tuesday. Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson also scored for the Oilers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma State defeats Wichita State 89-79 in NIT
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Bryce Thompson had 23 points in Oklahoma State’s 89-79 victory over Wichita State on Tuesday night in the NIT. Thompson also contributed five steals for the Cowboys (16-17). Abou Ousmane scored 13 points and added five rebounds. Khalil Brantley shot 5 for 11, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baylor Scheierman and Kristaps Porzingis lead the Celtics to a 104-96 win over the Nets
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored 13 of his career-high 20 points in the fourth quarter, Kristaps Porzingis had 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on Tuesday night. Scheierman took advantage of some bonus playing time as the Celtics rested injured stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nelson’s 26 lead Arkansas State over Saint Louis in NIT 103-78
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Izaiyah Nelson had 26 points and 10 rebounds in Arkansas State’s 103-78 victory over Saint Louis on Tuesday night in the NIT. Taryn Todd scored 21 points while going 8 of 14 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and added seven assists for the Red Wolves (25-10). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Huff hits 3-pointer with 11.1 seconds left in triple OT as Chattanooga beats Middle Tennessee in NIT
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Bash Wieland scored 31 points and Honor Huff made a long 3-ponter with 11.1 seconds left in triple overtime as Chattanooga defeated Middle Tennessee 109-103 on Tuesday in the NIT. Trey Bonham also had a key block on Kamari Lands’ 3-pointer at the other end to secure the victory. Bonham added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikael Granlund’s 2nd goal pushes Stars past Ducks 4-3 in overtime
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Mikael Granlund’s second goal of the game 2:32 into overtime gave him 600 career points and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Defenseman Thomas Harley had a goal and two assists and Wyatt Johnston also scored for the Stars, who have won ... Read More »
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