National Sports
No. 16 Oklahoma women cruise in second half, rally past Missouri for 82-66 win
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Payton Verhulst scored 15 points, four teammates also scored in double figures, and No. 16 Oklahoma dominated the second half to defeat Missouri 82-66 on Sunday. After trailing 44-40 at halftime, the Sooners rolled through the third quarter, outscoring Missouri 25-10. Lexy Keys hit two 3-pointers and scored eight points. Zya ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis scores 13 in Marist’s 61-60 win against Merrimack
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Elijah Lewis’ 13 points helped Marist defeat Merrimack 61-60 on Sunday. Lewis also contributed nine rebounds for the Red Foxes (18-5, 11-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Josh Pascarelli scored 12 points, finishing 3 of 10 from 3-point range and 3 for 4 from the line. Tarik Watson shot 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Townsend’s free throws help No. 12 Tar Heels edge No. 10 Wolfpack 66-65
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Grace Townsend made two go-ahead free throws with 5.2 seconds left and No. 12 North Carolina came up with a final-play stop to edge No. 10 N.C. State 66-65 on Sunday. The graduate transfer from Richmond entered the rivalry game shooting 63.2% (24 of 38) from the line this year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goldin and Wolf lead No. 20 Michigan over Ohio State, 86-83
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vladislav Goldin had a critical putback basket with 52 seconds left as part of a 20-point, 10-rebound performance as No. 20 Michigan held off Ohio State 86-83 on Sunday. Danny Wolf had 17 points and 11 rebounds for Michigan (20-5, 12-2), which held a one-game lead over Michigan State in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: Heavy rain brings the Daytona 500 to a halt
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
It’s NASCAR’s turn to throw its version of the Super Bowl, and the Daytona 500 is trying hard to match the hype, though the race has been substantially delayed due to rain. Captain America actor Anthony Mackie and even President Donald Trump were in attendance at the “Great American Race.” The field is stacked with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amoore scores 21 points to help No. 8 Kentucky rout Georgia 84-55
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Georgia Amoore scored 21 points to lead No. 8 Kentucky to an 84-55 win over Georgia on Sunday. Amoore, a senior, made three 3-pointers and led the Wildcats with 15 points in the first half to help the Wildcats (20-4, 9-3 SEC) snap a two-game losing streak and complete a regular-season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lazaro Montes wants to learn as much as he can in big league camp with the Seattle Mariners
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Lazaro Montes writes about his growth and his mistakes in a new journal every year. With each page, he moves a little closer to the majors. Montes is part of a rich Seattle farm system, and the 20-year-old outfielder is showing off his progress in big league camp at the start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mount St. Mary’s beats Canisius 73-66
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Arlandus Keyes scored 17 points as Mount St. Mary’s beat Canisius 73-66 on Sunday. Keyes shot 5 for 10 (5 for 9 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Mountaineers (15-10, 8-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Jedy Cordilia scored 14 points while finishing 7 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United boss Ruben Amorim says ‘my job is so hard’ after latest loss
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ruben Amorim has opened up on “a lot of problems” at Manchester United, but says he’s not worried about himself after his troubled team lost again. “I am not worried about me, I’m worried about the club, the team, the players,” Amorim said. “I hate to lose, that feeling is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max-imum Gains: Veteran Blue Jays right-hander Scherzer continues to evolve
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
DUNEDIN — Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman shakes out his arm when he thinks back to stepping into the batter’s box to face now-teammate Max Scherzer. Gausman, who was with Baltimore at the time of the 2018 interleague series against Washington, remembers specific details from the matchup. “I struck out on a change-up and I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The US is already in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final. Will Canada join for a rivalry rematch?
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — U.S. players knew they could clinch a spot in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off by beating Canada in regulation on Saturday night. “And we did just that,” defenseman Zach Werenski said. No matter what happens in their game Monday night against Sweden in Boston, the Americans will play on home ... Read More »
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