February 23rd, 2025

National Sports

Tyrese Proctor scores 23 to lead No. 3 Duke over Stanford 106-70

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Tyrese Proctor scored 23 points, Cooper Flagg contributed 19 points, six assists and five rebounds, and No. 3 Duke beat Stanford 106-70 on Saturday. Khaman Maluach had 17 points, Sion James finished with 14 and Caleb Foster scored 10 for the Blue Devils (22-3, 14-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). Duke shot a ... Read More »

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Jones’ 27 lead Lindenwood past Southern Indiana 81-78 in OT

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

SAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Jadis Jones’ 27 points helped Lindenwood defeat Southern Indiana 81-78 in overtime on Saturday night. Jones also had seven rebounds for the Lions (13-14, 8-8 Ohio Valley Conference). Markeith Browning II scored 14 points while going 6 of 15 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and added six assists. Reggie ... Read More »

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Marcus Kell scores 18 to help Western Carolina hand The Citadel 17th straight loss, 76-73

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Kell had 18 points and Western Carolina held off The Citadel 76-73 on Saturday, handing the Bulldogs their 17th loss in a row. Kell also had eight rebounds for the Catamounts (8-17, 4-10 Southern Conference). Cord Stansberry went 6 of 12 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range) ... Read More »

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Former White Sox All-Star, World Series champion Bobby Jenks undergoing stomach cancer treatment

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, is being treated for stomach cancer. Jenks shared his condition from a Portugal hospital bed in an interview with MLB.com on Saturday, and the White Sox later sent their best wishes via social media. “We stand with you, Bobby Jenks,” ... Read More »

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Maly, Jensen lead No. 24 Creighton women to 70-48 win over Georgetown

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Morgan Maly scored 18 points and Lauren Jenson filled up the box score and No. 24 Creighton pulled away for a 70-48 win over Georgetown on Saturday, the Bluejays fifth-straight win and 12th in their last 13 games. Jensen had 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal ... Read More »

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No. 6 Houston remaining on an even keel during run to top of Big 12 standings

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Kelvin Sampson has spent the past 11 years instilling a culture of discipline and consistency at Houston. No matter what happens, the Cougars are going to play the same, never getting too high or low. The buy-in has been evident the past few years with four straight Sweet 16s, a trip ... Read More »

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Clifford scores 22 in Colorado State’s 88-53 win against Wyoming

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Nique Clifford had 22 points in Colorado State’s 88-53 win over Wyoming on Saturday. Clifford added 11 rebounds and five assists for the Rams (16-9, 10-4 Mountain West Conference). Kyan Evans scored 15 points, going 6 of 13 (3 for 7 from 3-point range). Jaylen Crocker-Johnson shot 3 of 4 ... Read More »

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Bucks star Damian Lillard thrilled All-Star weekend featured NBA HBCU Classic in his native Oakland

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Damian Lillard’s native Oakland hardly resembles the thriving sports city he has so cherished since his youth. Three major professional sports franchises, all gone in recent years. So when the Milwaukee Bucks star came back home for the All-Star Game, you bet he hoped the East Bay would have a big ... Read More »

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Cheeks, Smith lead Dayton past Duquesne 77-76

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Enoch Cheeks led Dayton with 19 points and Malachi Smith sealed the victory with a free throw with six seconds left as the Flyers knocked off Duquesne 77-76 on Saturday. Cheeks had five rebounds and three steals for the Flyers (18-8, 8-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zed Key scored 18 points while ... Read More »

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Semona’s 30 lead Stonehill over Mercyhurst 85-73

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

SOUTH EASTON, Mass. (AP) — Louie Semona scored 30 points as Stonehill beat Mercyhurst 85-73 on Saturday. Semona had five rebounds for the Skyhawks (14-13, 6-6 Northeast Conference). Todd Brogna scored 16 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 6 for 6 from the free-throw line and added 10 rebounds. Ethan Meuser ... Read More »

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King scores 25, Northeastern beats Stony Brook 71-60

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — Rashad King’s 25 points helped Northeastern defeat Stony Brook 71-60 on Saturday. King added eight rebounds for the Huskies (15-12, 7-7 Coastal Athletic Association). Harold Woods scored 16 points and added seven rebounds and five assists. JB Frankel had 12 points and shot 4 for 7, including 4 for 6 from beyond ... Read More »

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