National Sports
Alexis Lafreniere has goal, assist to lead Rangers to a 6-3 victory over Jets
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Noah Laba, with an empty-net goal, Adam Edstrom, Gabe Perreault, Tye Kartye and Adam Fox also scored for New York (27-30-8). Igor Shersterkin stopped 24 shots. Gabriel Vilardi, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Purdue guard Braden Smith moves closer to Bobby Hurley for NCAA career assists record
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Braden Smith used his left hand to break up the pass along the sideline. The ball popped into the air and headed out of bounds before Smith jumped forward, fully extended, and tapped it ahead to Omer Mayer for a fast-break layup. That’s how you chase down a record. Smith moved into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans unveil new uniforms and logos to go with new coach and new stadium opening in 2027
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have a new coach in Robert Saleh for the upcoming season and are opening a new enclosed stadium in 2027. So, no reason to wait to update their uniforms and logos. The Titans unveiled their new look Thursday night at a party featuring current and past players. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Khris Middleton’s fourth-quarter burst snaps Dallas’ skid with a 120-112 victory over Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 22 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, Daniel Gafford added a season-best 22 points and the Dallas Mavericks snapped an eight-game losing steak with a 120-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night. Max Christie and Cooper Flagg added 13 points apiece for Dallas. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dan Hurley calls UConn’s loss at Marquette a ‘choke job’ after his team responds with a win
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — After sixth-ranked UConn opened the Big East Tournament by rolling over Xavier in the quarterfinals Thursday night, Dan Hurley’s mind was still on the Huskies’ surprising defeat in their regular-season finale. “It was great to get back on the court after the choke job over the weekend,” Hurley said, referring to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Johnson scores 21 as Hawks beat Nets 108-97 for 8th straight win
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 21 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, Zaccharie Risacher scored 19 points and the Atlanta Hawks extended the NBA’s longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Brooklyn Nets 108-97 on Thursday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 18 points and CJ McCollum had 14 for Atlanta, which began the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat celebrate Adebayo with $83 jerseys, 83-cent food specials and more. His encore game: 21 points
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo’s encore performance: 21 points. Adebayo — in the game after his 83-point outburst — settled for 62 fewer points Thursday night, when he and the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 for their seventh consecutive win. Adebayo’s stat line: 6 for 20 from the field, 9 for 13 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs beat Ducks 6-4 to end 8-game slide. Matthews injured on knee-on-knee hit
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander broke a tie on a power play 36 seconds into the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 on Thursday night to end an eight-game losing streak. The victory was tempered by the loss of captain Auston Matthews on a knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelle Larsson scores 28, Bam Adebayo adds 21 and Heat top Bucks 112-105 for 7th consecutive win
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 21 points in the game following his 83-point performance, Pelle Larsson had a career-high 28 points and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 on Thursday night for their season-best seventh consecutive victory. Adebayo scored 12 of his points in the fourth quarter for the Heat, who remained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beecher scores twice, Backlund reaches 600-point mark in 5-4 Flames win over Devils
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — John Beecher scored his first two goals for Calgary, and Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames’ 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Former Devils Kevin Bahl and Yegor Sharangovich each also scored for Calgary. Dustin Wolf made 26 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James returns for Lakers after missing past 3 games because of injuries
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James returned to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls after missing the past three games because of a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot. James, 41, is averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and seven assists in 44 games this ... Read More »
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