National Sports
Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Aside from towering over most of his Athletics teammates at 6-foot-5, Nick Kurtz blends in at his locker in the middle of the clubhouse — and that’s just the way he prefers it. Even now with the extra fanfare and attention on him this spring as reigning AL Rookie of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With Big Ten title clinched and a 21-game winning streak, No. 2 UCLA looks ahead to March
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The final buzzer rang and the party was on inside Pauley Pavilion. No. 2 UCLA defeated Wisconsin 80-60 on Sunday, wrapping up the program’s first-ever outright league championship with one Big Ten game remaining. Previously, the Bruins shared the Pac-12 title with Oregon in 1998-99. “I just love these girls so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard lead Celtics past Lakers 111-89 for a season sweep of this rivalry
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA’s most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Payton Pritchard scored 30 points with six 3-pointers and eight assists for the Celtics, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers All-Star guard Deni Avdija leaves game vs. Suns with lower back injury
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Portland All-Star guard Deni Avdija left the Trail Blazers’ game Sunday against the Phoenix Suns because of a lower back injury and the team said he won’t return to the game. Avdija was listed as questionable coming into the game, but decided to play. He lasted just one minute before leaving the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LaMelo Ball hits career-high 10 3s, scores 37 points to help Hornets rout Wizards
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — LaMelo Ball made a career-high 10 3-pointers and scored 37 points to help the Charlotte Hornets rout the Washington Wizards 129-112 on Sunday night for a four-game season sweep. Ball attempted 15 3-pointers. Kon Knueppel added 28 points, and Brandon Miller had 22. The Hornets made 12 of 14 3-pointers in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 18 Michigan State women end No. 23 Minnesota’s 9-game win streak with 75-61 victory
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jalyn Brown had 20 points, Kennedy Blair scored 18 and No. 18 Michigan State put an end to No. 23 Minnesota’s nine-game winning streak with a 75-61 victory on Sunday night. Brown made 8 of 14 shots with two 3-pointers and both of her free throws for the Spartans (22-6, 11-6 Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dillon Brooks has a fractured left hand as Suns’ injury woes continue
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns confirmed that forward Dillon Brooks fractured his left hand Saturday night in a 113-110 double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic. The 30-year-old Brooks played just seven minutes against the Magic, grabbing at his non-shooting hand before exiting the game and heading back to the locker room. Brooks is in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer matches postponed amid violence after army kills Mexican cartel leader ‘El Mencho’
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Four high-level soccer matches were postponed Sunday after the Mexican army killed the leader of a powerful drug cartel in a town close to the World Cup host city of Guadalajara. Two top-tier games — Queretaro vs. Juarez FC in the men’s tournament and Chivas vs. America in the women’s league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Podziemski scores 12 late as Warriors beat Nuggets 128-117 despite Jokic triple-double
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandin Podziemski scored 12 of his 18 points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter and the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 128-117 on Sunday. Podziemski shot 7 of 16 and added 15 rebounds and nine assists. Al Horford hit six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bridgeman hangs on at Riviera for first PGA Tour title. Thitikul wins LPGA event at home in Thailand
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jacob Bridgeman heard cheers all day long for everyone but himself Sunday at Riviera until the final ovation. He made a nervy par putt on the 18th hole for a 1-over 72 and a most narrow victory in the Genesis Invitational for his first PGA Tour title. Bridgeman started with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Middleton scores 25 points as Mavericks snap 10-game losing streak with 134-130 win at Indiana
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 25 points and P.J. Washington added 23 to lead the Dallas Mavericks over the Indiana Pacers 134-130 on Sunday, snapping a 10-game losing streak. Middleton also had seven rebounds and seven assists and was one of six Mavs players to score in double figures. Washington grabbed nine boards, and ... Read More »
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