National Sports
Kevin Durant says he wants to play for U.S. men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be less than two months shy of his 40th birthday when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin, but he said Monday night he told USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill he’d like to be considered for the U.S. men’s team when the time comes. “I didn’t want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikko Rantanen will miss at least 1 game for the Dallas Stars after getting hurt in the Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mikko Rantanen will miss at least one game for the Dallas Stars after returning from the Olympics, where he didn’t play in Finland’s win over Slovakia for the bronze medal because of a lower-body injury. Dallas coach Glen Gulutzan had said after practice Monday that he wouldn’t expect Rantanen to play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A selection of photos from Major League Baseball’s spring training
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
Spring training exhibition games have begun in Major League Baseball. Here’s a selection of photos curated by AP photo editors. ___ AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings end 16-game skid with 123-114 win over Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Russsell Westbrook scored 25 points and Precious Achiuwa had 22 points and 12 rebounds as the Sacramento Kings snapped a 16-game losing streak — the longest in franchise history — with a 123-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. DeMar DeRozan and Daeqwon Plowden finished with 19 points each, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith scores 31 points and Thompson adds 20 as Rockets beat the Jazz 125-105
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. had 31 points and nine rebounds and Amen Thompson scored 20 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 125-105 on Monday night. Smith hit his first five shots and matched a career-high with 14 points in the first quarter. He converted 12 of 17 shots overall and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings stop franchise-worst 16-game skid with first road win since December
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The losses had mounted. Sacramento had never suffered through a streak of futility this long. For 16 games, the Kings went to the locker room facing the frustration of another setback. They had eclipsed the franchise’s worst losing streak of 14 games, set when the team played in Cincinnati and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikko Rantanen will miss at least 1 game for the Dallas Stars after getting hurt in Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mikko Rantanen will miss at least one game for the Dallas Stars after returning from the Olympics, where he didn’t play in Finland’s win over Slovakia for the bronze medal because of a lower body injury. Coach Glen Gulutzan had said after practice Monday that he wouldn’t expect Rantanen to play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White scores 23 as No. 14 Kansas rebounds with 69-56 win over No. 5 Houston
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Tre White scored a season-high 23 points and No. 14 Kansas bounced back from a surprising defeat with a 69-56 victory over No. 5 Houston on Monday night. Freshman star Darryn Peterson added 14 points on 5-of-14 shooting in 30 minutes for the Jayhawks (21-7, 11-4 Big 12), who fell six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Munoz, Lane help Grambling pull away for 83-62 victory over Mississippi Valley State
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Antonio Munoz had 21 points and Jimel Lane posted a double-double to help Grambling pull away in the second half and beat Mississippi Valley State 83-62 on Monday night. Munoz made 6 of 11 shots with a 3-pointer and went 8 for 14 at the free-throw line for the Tigers (12-15, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tempers flare in Spurs-Pistons game in a matchup of 2 of NBA’s top teams
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs refused to let the Detroit Pistons rough them up, responding to physical play with toughness and talent, in a potential preview of the NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and San Antonio beat Detroit 114-103 on Monday night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings end 16-game skid as Westbrook and Achiuwa lead the way in 123-114 win over Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Russsell Westbrook scored 25 points and Precious Achiuwa had 22 points and 12 rebounds as the Sacramento Kings snapped a 16-game losing streak — the longest in franchise history — with a 123-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. DeMar DeRozan and Daeqwon Plowden finished with 20 points each, ... Read More »
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