February 28th, 2026
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No. 5 Houston takes out the frustration of 3 straight losses with a 102-62 win over Colorado

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Milos Uzan had 26 points and six assists, Joseph Tugler scored 14 and No. 5 Houston snapped its three-game losing streak with a 102-62 win over Colorado on Saturday. Uzan had 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting in the first half as the Cougars (24-5, 12-4 Big 12) built a 55-29 lead at ... Read More »

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Kane scores 2 more as Bayern beats Dortmund in Klassiker to open 11-point gap in Bundesliga

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

BERLIN (AP) — Harry Kane scored twice again and Bayern Munich opened an 11-point lead in the Bundesliga with a 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker on Saturday. Joshua Kimmich let fly with his left boot to score the winner with a volley in the 87th minute, just four minutes after Daniel Svensson ... Read More »

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Reed, Dilione late heroics send Penn State to surprise win over Iowa 71-69

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

Josh Reed scored a career-high 25 points, shooting 9 of 12, and Penn State rallied to beat Iowa 71-69 on Saturday, ending the Nittany Lions’ three-game losing streak. Freddie Dilione V scored 15 points, and Ivan Juric scored 11 for the Nittany Lions (12-17, 3-15 Big Ten). Penn State finished 64% shooting (25-for-39), including 60% ... Read More »

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Man City wins without Haaland to keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

Without the injured Erling Haaland, Manchester City relied on the latest goal from recently signed forward Antoine Semenyo to secure a win that kept the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race on Saturday. Semenyo did his best Haaland impression by meeting a low cross with a close-range finish for the winner in ... Read More »

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Lukaku’s last-gasp goal ends Napoli’s winless run at Hellas Verona

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — Romelu Lukaku’s first goal of the season with the last kick of the match ended Napoli’s winless run on Saturday. Lukaku, who had played just 41 minutes this campaign following a serious preseason thigh injury, pounced in the sixth minute of stoppage time to help Napoli win at bottom club Hellas Verona ... Read More »

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Karaban helps No. 6 UConn edge Seton Hall 71-67 after being added to Huskies of Honor

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Alex Karaban scored 23 points after being added to the Huskies of Honor before his final home game, and No. 6 UConn rallied for a 71-67 victory over Seton Hall on Saturday. Solo Ball had 12 of his 14 points in the second half for UConn (27-3, 17-2 Big East). Karaban ... Read More »

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McCray V scores 20, Florida State rolls past Georgia Tech 80-71

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — Robert McCray V scored 20 points, his ninth 20-plus point game of the season, and Florida State pulled away in the second half to defeat Georgia Tech 80-71 on Saturday. The Seminoles (15-14, 8-8 ACC) led 41-36 at halftime and maintained control after the break, winning in Atlanta for the first time ... Read More »

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New laws to help speed up soccer will be in effect at the World Cup

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

HENSOL, Wales (AP) — An adjusted version of an off-field treatment rule that Lionel Messi complained about in 2024 was adopted in time for the World Cup by the International Football Association Board on Saturday. The annual general meeting of IFAB, which sets the rules of the game globally, also expanded the scope of the ... Read More »

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Mavs waive Tyus Jones, who was a player involved in the Anthony Davis trade

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have waived point guard Tyus Jones, one of the players involved in the three-team trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. The move announced Saturday gives Jones a chance to pursue a deal with a contender needing backcourt help. The 29-year-old made the playoffs three consecutive seasons ... Read More »

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Evans, Boozer help No. 1 Duke beat No. 11 Virginia 77-51 to clinch ACC Tournament’s top seed

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Isaiah Evans scored 19 points to help No. 1 Duke beat No. 11 Virginia 77-51 on Saturday, clinching the top seed for the upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. The sophomore hit five 3-pointers, three coming in the opening 4-plus minutes as the Blue Devils quickly found their long-distance range. Duke made ... Read More »

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Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is expected to miss the start of season due to elbow inflammation

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters Friday that Melton won’t throw for one to two weeks. Melton told the Detroit Free-Press on Saturday he is “not too ... Read More »

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