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Henderson scores 17 off the bench, UIC knocks off Valparaiso 77-73
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Ahmad Henderson II scored 17 points off of the bench to lead UIC over Valparaiso 77-73 on Sunday in the regular season finale for both teams. . Henderson went 6 of 10 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Flames (18-13, 10-10 Missouri Valley Conference). Tyem Freeman added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Adekugbe, Brian White spark Whitecaps to 2-1 victory over Galaxy
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Defender Sam Adekugbe scored early, Brian White scored late and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 on Sunday, handing the defending MLS Cup champions a second straight defeat to begin the season. Adekugbe scored unassisted in the 3rd minute to give the Whitecaps (2-0-0) the lead. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nesmith scores a career-high 27 points to lead Pacers past Bulls 127-112
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 27 points, Pascal Siakam added 20 and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-112 on Sunday night. Nesmith, a fifth-year guard who returned in January after missing 30 games with an ankle injury, shot 6 of 11 from 3-point range. Three of those came in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bell makes late charge for lead and holds off Byron at COTA for 2nd straight NASCAR victory
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christopher Bell passed Kyle Busch with five laps to go, then held off Daytona 500 winner William Byron to win NASCAR’s first road course race of the season at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday. Bell raced to his second consecutive victory after an overtime win in Atlanta a week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White scores, Vancouver Whitecaps hand L.A. Galaxy 2-1 loss
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
VANCOUVER — Brian White scored and the Vancouver Whitecaps stretched their win streak to three straight games, downing the L.A. Galaxy 2-1 on Sunday. White headed in a cross from midfielder Pedro Vite in the 87th minute to seal the victory for the ‘Caps (2-0-0), who have won their last three games across all competitions. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ole Miss rallies from 15-point deficit to stun No. 7 LSU 85-77
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tameiya Sadler scored 19 points, including five 3-pointers, and Ole Miss rallied from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to stun No. 7 LSU 85-77 on Sunday. Starr Jacobs had 17, Kirsten Dean scored 15 of her 16 points in the second half, including three 3-pointers, and Christie Iwuala ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hunter scores 32 points and Cavs hold off Blazers 133-129 in OT for 10th straight win, 50th overall
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — De’Andre Hunter scored 32 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30 seconds left in overtime as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 133-129 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday to extend their winning streak to 10 and become the first NBA team with 50 victories this season. The Cavs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We’re in the race’: Vancouver Canucks search for answers after ugly road trip
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
VANCOUVER — Even after an ugly road swing, there’s good news for the Vancouver Canucks — for now, the team is still in the playoff picture. The Canucks (27-22-11) are in a close battle with three other teams for the Western Conference wild-card spot. But Vancouver’s opportunities to climb the standings are beginning to dwindle. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 21 Oklahoma State women beat Kansas 57-51, finish 3rd in Big 12
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Tenin Magassa matched her career high with 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, Micah Gray hit some clutch 3-pointers and scored 17 and No. 21 Oklahoma State held off Kansas 57-51 in a Big 12 Conference regular-season finale on Sunday, earning the Cowgirls a third-place finish. Magassa also blocked six shots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Illinois State secures 62-53 win against Evansville
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Dalton Banks’ 13 points helped Illinois State defeat Evansville 62-53 on Sunday. Banks added six rebounds and five steals for the Redbirds (18-13, 10-10 Missouri Valley Conference). Malachi Poindexter shot 2 of 4 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Highsmith rallies to win the Cognizant Classic. Lydia Ko wins in Singapore for 23rd LPGA title
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Joe Highsmith closed with a 6-under 64 to rally from a four-shot deficit and win the Cognizant Classic on Sunday with the lowest score since the tournament moved to PGA National in 2007. Highsmith, who had to make a nervy par putt on Friday just to make the cut, ... Read More »
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