February 23rd, 2025

National Sports

CSU Fullerton plays Cal Poly for conference matchup

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025

CSU Fullerton Titans (5-18, 3-10 Big West) at Cal Poly Mustangs (10-12, 5-7 Big West) San Luis Obispo, California; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Aixchel Hernandez and CSU Fullerton visit Annika Shah and Cal Poly on Thursday. The Mustangs are 5-5 in home games. Cal Poly has a 1-1 record in games decided by ... Read More »

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With buzz building during banner season, No. 9 St. John’s moves regular-season home finale to MSG

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Ninth-ranked St. John’s has moved its final home game of the regular season from cozy Carnesecca Arena to Madison Square Garden. The school announced Wednesday its March 1 matchup against Big East rival Seton Hall will be played at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” rather than on campus in Queens, as ... Read More »

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Cam Smith backs decision to split up Australian Open golf tournaments

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Former British Open champion Cam Smith was vocal in his criticism of both the men’s and women’s Australian Open tournaments being played concurrently, so he was more than pleased to hear that Golf Australia had made a decision to once again hold them separately. “Not only do we want to come ... Read More »

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Miami visits Dallas following Irving’s 42-point game

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025

Miami Heat (25-27, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (29-26, eighth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -2; over/under is 222 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hosts the Miami Heat after Kyrie Irving scored 42 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 111-107 win over the Golden State Warriors. The ... Read More »

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Curry and the Warriors visit conference foe Houston

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025

Golden State Warriors (27-27, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (34-20, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -1.5; over/under is 220.5 BOTTOM LINE: Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors visit Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The Rockets are 20-12 in Western ... Read More »

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Oklahoma City plays Minnesota on 7-game win streak

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025

Oklahoma City Thunder (44-9, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (30-25, seventh in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will attempt to continue its seven-game win streak with a victory over Minnesota. The Timberwolves have gone 22-14 against Western ... Read More »

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Harden and the Clippers visit conference foe Utah

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025

Los Angeles Clippers (29-23, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (13-40, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -7.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz host James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers in Western Conference play. The Jazz ... Read More »

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Pelicans face the Kings on 10-game slide

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025

Sacramento Kings (28-26, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (12-42, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -6.5; over/under is 237 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will try to end its 10-game slide when the Pelicans take on Sacramento. The Pelicans are 6-26 in conference ... Read More »

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WHL roundup: Oil Kings thump Pats, Hurricanes blow away Rebels

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025

EDMONTON — Ethan MacKenzie scored twice and notched an assist as his Edmonton Oil Kings dumped the Regina Pats 5-2 in Western Hockey League play on Wednesday. Blake Fiddler, Marshall Finnie and Lukas Sawchyn also scored for the Oil Kings (28-19-4), and Ethan Simcoe made 18 saves. Jace Egland and Keets Fawcett replied for the ... Read More »

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Fueled by grudge, Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points in Nuggets’ win over Trail Blazers

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — The only thing hotter than Jamal Murray’s jumper on Wednesday night might have been his temper. The Denver guard was still carrying a grudge against the Portland Trail Blazers over being ejected for some trash talking on Monday nighy. Facing them again two days later, Murray let his play do his chirping ... Read More »

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Canada, Sweden thrilled by pace of play at 4 Nations: ‘It’s not an all-star game’

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

MONTREAL — NHL stars faced questions about what fans could expect entering the 4 Nations Face-Off. Would players take the event seriously? Would it have the feel of an all-star game? Connor McDavid believes Canada and Sweden put those doubts to bed with their electric tournament opener on Wednesday night. “I’ve been saying we’ve been ... Read More »

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