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Mammoth beat Minnesota 5-2 to end the Wild’s winning streak at 6

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lawson Crouse scored twice, U.S. Olympian Clayton Keller had a goal and two assists and the Utah Mammoth beat Minnesota 5-2 on Friday night to end the Wild’s winning streak at six games. Logan Cooley and Barrett Hayton also scored and Karel Vejmelka made 21 saves to help the Mammoth ... Read More »

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Celtics post one of NBA’s best offensive performances as they await Jayson Tatum’s possible return

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams since returning from the All-Star break. They can add one of the best offensive performances in league history to their list of accomplishments as they await a possible return of star Jayson Tatum to action. Boston shot a season-high 66.7% (52 of ... Read More »

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No. 3 Michigan beats No. 10 Illinois 84-70, clinches Big Ten regular-season title

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Morez Johnson Jr. had 19 points and 11 rebounds against his former team as No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night and clinched Big Ten regular-season title. Johnson, who played for the Illini last season after verbally committing three years earlier, was booed throughout the game by ... Read More »

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No. 3 Michigan claims Big Ten regular-season title with an 84-70 win over No. 10 Illinois

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Morez Johnson Jr. had 19 points and 11 rebounds against his former team as No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night and clinched Big Ten regular-season title. Johnson, who played for the Illini last season after verbally committing three years earlier, was booed throughout the game by ... Read More »

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WNBA players’ union sends offer to league with revenue sharing, housing concessions, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA players’ union sent a counterproposal to the league Friday night for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing — two key areas on which the sides differ — according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated ... Read More »

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Brunson scores 27 points, Anunoby 24 as the Knicks cruise past the Bucks 127-98

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 27 points and OG Anunoby added 24 as the New York Knicks routed the Milwaukee Bucks 127-98 on Friday night. Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 13 rebounds, Landry Shamet added 15 points, Josh Hart finished with 12 and Mikal Bridges and Mohamed Diawara each had 10 for the ... Read More »

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Brown, Vucevic score 28, Celtics shoot season-high 66% in a 148-111 win over the Nets

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Brooklyn Nets 148-111 on Friday night. Nikola Vucevic finished with 28 points and 11 rebounds for his third double-double since joining the Celtics. Payton Pritchard added 22 points for Boston, which has won five of ... Read More »

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Lyon makes 27 saves against former Florida teammates, Sabres top Panthers 3-2

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Alex Lyon made 27 saves to beat his former Florida teammates for the second this month, helping the Buffalo Sabres top the Panthers 3-2 on Friday night for their eighth victory in 11 games. Lyon played for the Panthers during the 2022-23 season. He has won two of his past four ... Read More »

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Alabama Supreme Court denies Charles Bediako’s request to play for Alabama again

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court has denied a request by former professional basketball player Charles Bediako to play for the University of Alabama again this season while he appeals his eligibility case against the NCAA. According to online court records, the high court on Friday denied Bediako’s emergency motion for an interim ... Read More »

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Capitals hold off Vegas’ late comeback in a 3-2 victory over the Golden Knights

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois had two goals and an assist to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night. All three of Washington’s goals came in the second period, with Jakob Chychrun adding his 22nd of the season. Braeden Bowman and Tomas Hertl scored in the ... Read More »

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Gushue opens final Montana’s Brier with 10-2 victory over Quebec

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

ST. JOHN’S — Brad Gushue opened his final Montana’s Brier on a winning note Friday night. Gushue, of St. John’s, N.L., earned a 10-2 victory over Quebec’s Jean-Michel Ménard in opening action. The 45-year-old Gushue, a six-time national champion, is appearing in the Canadian men’s curling championship for the last time in his decorated career. ... Read More »

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