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Canadiens edge Sabres 4-3 in OT for fifth straight win, move one point from playoffs
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
MONTREAL — Mike Matheson scored at 1:21 of overtime to lift the surging Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists for the Canadiens who, despite blowing a 3-0 lead, rallied for their fifth consecutive victory. Cole Caufield — with his team-leading 30th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuylle and Borgen score in 1st period, Shesterkin gets 4th shutout as Rangers beat Islanders 4-0
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Will Cuylle and Will Borgen scored in the first period, Igor Shesterkin stopped 21 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 4-0 on Monday night. J.T. Miller and Artemi Panarin each had a goal and an assist for the Rangers, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome fined $25,000 by NBA for criticizing officials after Sunday’s win
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Monday for public criticism of officials following his team’s 133-129 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jerome was upset that the teams were called for a combined 53 fouls and shot 70 free throws Sunday, which included 35 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas scores 27 as Bethune-Cookman knocks off Grambling 78-71
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Trey Thomas scored 27 points as Bethune-Cookman beat Grambling 78-71 on Monday. Thomas shot 9 for 13 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Wildcats (15-15, 12-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Daniel Rouzan added 17 points while going 6 of 12 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals beat the Senators 5-4 in a shootout to end their season-worst losing streak at 3 games
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson fought Brady Tkachuk late in the first period, scored on the power play in the second and assisted on Martin Fehervary’s goal in the third to help the Washington Capitals end their season-worst losing streak at three games by beating the Ottawa Senators 5-4 on Monday night in a shootout. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Curry scores 21 in homecoming game to lift Warriors past Hornets 119-101
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Stephen Curry had 21 points and 10 assists in his annual homecoming game, and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the second half to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 119-101 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games. Curry, who was raised in Charlotte and played at nearby Davidson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers pull away in the second half to beat the 76ers 119-102
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 21 of his 34 points in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-102 on Monday night. Simons shot 13 for 26, including 6 for 11 from beyond the arc. Shaedon Sharpe added 20 points, a career-high 11 rebounds and five assists. Andre Drummond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barkov scores twice as Panthers beat Lightning 2-1 and snap Tampa Bay’s 8-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored twice in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Monday night. The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers won their fourth straight game, while the Lightning had their eight-game winning streak snapped. Tampa Bay hadn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs’ Kyrie Irving suffers left knee sprain, shoots free throws before leaving game
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving left the Dallas Mavericks’ game Monday against Sacramento with a left knee sprain. Irving was injured late in the first quarter, and the Mavs said he would not return. The veteran guard landed awkwardly after being fouled on a drive to the basket and immediately grabbed his leg, remaining on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Moustakas to retire with the Kansas City Royals
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Moustakas is going to retire with Kansas City after spending 13 years in the majors and winning the World Series with the Royals in 2015. The Royals announced Moustakas’ retirement on Monday. The 36-year-old infielder will sign a one-day contract with his first big league team on May 31, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cooper Flagg, No. 2 Duke beat Wake Forest 93-60 to claim at least share of ACC regular-season crown
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Cooper Flagg had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in possibly his final home game, helping No. 2 Duke beat Wake Forest 93-60 on Monday night to clinch at least a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title. Fellow rookie Kon Knueppel added 17 points for the Blue ... Read More »
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