National Sports
Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers clobber Toronto Raptors 131-108
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
TORONTO — The Cleveland Cavaliers raced to an early lead and never looked back in a 131-108 blowout win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Cleveland’s balanced scoring attack was headed by all star Donovan Mitchell, who had 21 points. Big men Evan Mobley (12 points, 15 rebounds) and Jarrett Allen (13 points, 10 rebounds) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Pivetta agrees to $55 million, 4-year contract with San Diego Padres, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Nick Pivetta became the last of the high-profile free agent pitchers to reach an agreement this offseason, a backloaded $55 million, four-year contract with the San Diego Padres, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal, first reported by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dickerson has 21 in Robert Morris’ 68-59 win against Cleveland State
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Amarion Dickerson scored 21 points as Robert Morris beat Cleveland State 68-59 on Wednesday night. Dickerson added six rebounds and three steals for the Colonials (19-8, 11-5 Horizon League). Alvaro Folgueiras scored 18 points while going 6 of 7 from the floor, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 3 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Karl-Anthony Towns scores 40 in consecutive games for 1st time and is 5th Knicks player to do so
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 40 points for the second straight night, the first time in his career the New York Knicks All-Star has reached that total in consecutive games. Towns got to 42 points Wednesday night in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks on his seventh 3-pointer of the game. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bol Bowen, Watkins helps Florida State secure frantic comeback win over Wake Forest 72-70
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Taylor Bol Bowen and Jamir Watkins scored 15 points apiece and Florida State rallied down the stretch to post a wild 72-70 comeback win over Wake Forest on Wednesday night for its second straight win. Malique Ewan scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Seminoles (15-9, 6-7 ACC). Cameron ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks coach Jason Kidd needed ‘time to regroup.’ He skipped Monday’s postgame media session
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Wednesday that he “needed some time to regroup” after losing in overtime Monday night to the Sacramento Kings. Before Wednesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors, he explained that he skipped the postgame media availability on Monday because he felt bad and wanted to avoid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson puts up 20 in Winthrop’s 78-74 win over Radford
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Nick Johnson had 20 points in Winthrop’s 78-74 victory over Radford on Wednesday night. Johnson added six rebounds for the Eagles (18-9, 8-4 Big South Conference). Paul Jones III scored 15 points, shooting 5 for 9, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc. Kelton Talford shot 5 of 9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Obi Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards 134-130 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Obi Toppin had season highs of 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 134-130 in overtime on Wednesday night. Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 20 for the Pacers, who enter the All-Star break at 30-23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davidson defeats UMass 77-68
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Reed Bailey scored 21 points as Davidson beat UMass 77-68 on Wednesday night. Bailey had 10 rebounds for the Wildcats (15-9, 5-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zach Laput scored 13 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line. Connor Kochera shot 4 of 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TCU’s Prince involved in physical altercation with woman she used to date; no charges filed
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
TCU basketball player Sedona Prince was involved in a physical altercation last month with a woman she used to date, and both women filed police reports alleging they were assaulted. Prince’s lawyer, A. Boone Almanza, acknowledged that campus police responded to a disturbance on Jan. 18 at Prince’s off-campus residence after a call from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith’s 18 lead Dayton past Fordham 93-76
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Malachi Smith scored 18 points as Dayton beat Fordham 93-76 on Wednesday night. Smith added five assists and three steals for the Flyers (17-8, 7-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Javon Bennett scored 16 points while going 6 of 12 (3 for 7 from 3-point range). Enoch Cheeks had 14 points and shot ... Read More »
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