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John Tonje’s strong 2nd half leads No. 16 Wisconsin past No. 7 Purdue 94-84 in key Big Ten game
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — John Tonje scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half Saturday and Max Klesmit added 17 points and six assists to help No. 16 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Purdue 94-84. Tonje scored 10 straight points during a key second-half stretch that gave Wisconsin a lead it never relinquished. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brumbaugh, Woods lead Tulane past Rice, 81-78
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rowan Brumbaugh scored 25 points to lead Tulane and Asher Woods knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left as the Green Wave knocked off Rice 81-78 on Saturday. Brumbaugh had six rebounds and eight assists for the Green Wave (14-11, 8-4 American Athletic Conference). Gregg Glenn III scored 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zeigler scores 22 to rally No. 5 Tennessee over Vanderbilt 81-76
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zakai Zeigler scored 22 points, all in the second half, and No. 5 Tennessee rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to beat Vanderbilt Saturday, 81-76. Chaz Lanieradded 21, for the Volunteers (21-5, 8-5 Southeastern Conference). Jason Edwards led the Commodores (17-8, 5-7) with 24 points. Jaylen Carey came off the bench ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anisimova beats Ostapenko in Qatar Open final for her biggest title
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Amanda Anisimova won the Qatar Open on Saturday for her third career title and first since 2022. Anisimova beat former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 6-3 in a final disrupted twice by showers. After the second rain delay, Anisimova won the last three games to become the first American to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones scores 24 as Central Connecticut State beats Saint Francis (PA) 83-67
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Jordan Jones had 24 points in Central Connecticut State’s 83-67 win over Saint Francis (PA) on Saturday. Jones added seven assists for the Blue Devils (19-6, 10-2 Northeast Conference). Devin Haid added 21 points while going 7 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Kittle supports Swedish friend Filip Forsberg at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Filip Forsberg had a big star from another sport in the stands supporting him and Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was among the fans in attendance for the Sweden-Finland game on Saturday at Bell Centre. Kittle and Forsberg have gotten to know each other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Mason defeats Saint Joseph’s (PA) 58-57
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Brayden O’Connor knocked down a jumper with 1:18 left in the game to give George Mason a 58-57 lead and Saint Joseph’s (PA) missed two shots and committed a turnover in the final minute as the Patriots held on for the win Saturday. Jalen Haynes scored 22 points and added eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada names experienced women’s squad for Vancouver stop on rugby sevens circuit
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
Canada has named an experienced lineup for the Vancouver stop of the HSBC SVNS circuit, with nine members of the squad that won silver at last summer’s Paris Olympics. The 10th edition of HSBC SVNS Vancouver runs Feb. 21-23 at B.C. Place Stadium. Canada won bronze at last year’s event, defeating Australia 19-14 in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leggett, Corhen power Pitt in 74-65 victory over Miami
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ishmael Leggett had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Cameron Corhen scored 17 and Pittsburgh defeated Miami 74-65 on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak. Zack Austin also had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Panthers (15-10, 6-8 ACC). Amsal Delalic scored 14 points and Brandin Cummings had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bundesliga title beckons for Bayern after holding defending champ Leverkusen scoreless
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich might have won the Bundesliga with a draw. Bayer Leverkusen did everything but score as Bayern held on for a 0-0 draw that kept it eight points clear at the top of the German league on Saturday. Bayern was pegged back for the whole game but Leverkusen — with center ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moore scores 15 and St. Bonaventure downs UMass 73-59
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Chance Moore’s 15 points off of the bench helped St. Bonaventure to a 73-59 victory against UMass on Saturday. Moore added 10 rebounds and three steals for the Bonnies (18-9, 6-8 Atlantic 10 Conference). Lajae Jones scored 14 points, shooting 3 of 5 from the field and 8 for 9 from ... Read More »
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