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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball says he feels blessed that he wasn’t hurt in car crash
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball had 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in a 105-101 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte. “Fortunately everybody is cool, so blessings,” Ball said of the crash following the game. “God ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mario Barrios defends WBC welterweight title against Ryan Garcia on Saturday
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mario Barrios, for the second fight in a row, is the WBC welterweight champion, but arguably not the main attraction. Manny Pacquiao overshadowed Barrios in their fight last July and even nearly beat him before the heavily pro-Pacman crowd. Now, Barrios goes against Ryan Garcia on Saturday night, a talented boxer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson and McCollum power Hawks past the 76ers 117-117 as Atlanta snaps 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams’ first game after the All-Star break. Dyson Daniels finished with 15 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 14, and Zaccharie Risacher and Jock Landale each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: U.S. beats Canada 2-1 in OT for hockey gold
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Canada’s best game of the 2026 Olympic women’s hockey tournament wasn’t enough to beat the United States for gold. The U.S. came from behind in a game for the first time in the tournament to beat Canada 2-1 in overtime Thursday. Defender Megan Keller scored the winner four minutes seven seconds into extra time. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizards beat the Pacers 112-105, snapping a 3-game slide
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bub Carrington and Anthony Gill each scored 13 points and helped spark a decisive fourth-quarter run as the Washington Wizards outlasted the Indiana Pacers 112-105 on Thursday night. Kadary Richmond and Jaden Hardy also had 13 points each as Washington snapped a three-game slide on a day it announced Trae Young is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Booker leads five in double figures as No. 4 Texas defeats Arkansas 93-62
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Madison Booker scored 21 points to lead five Texas players in double figures as the No. 4 Longhorns beat Arkansas 93-62 on Thursday night. Booker entered the game averaging 18.5 points and nearly hit that mark by halftime, scoring 16 as the Longhorns took a 20-point lead into the break. She ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Durant made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left for the last of his 35 points, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 on Thursday night. Jabari Smith Jr. added 15 points, and Reed Sheppard and Alperen Sengun each had 13 for Houston. The Rockets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy handles the rain and then wind to share clubhouse lead at Riviera
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rory McIlroy would have preferred playing in the rain compared with the wind that followed Thursday at Riviera. He handled both well enough for a 5-under 66 to share the clubhouse lead with Jacob Bridgeman in the Genesis Invitational. Scottie Scheffler couldn’t get off the course fast enough. He was tied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers extend win streak to 6 with 112-84 rout of Nets
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points, James Harden added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Brooklyn Nets 112-84 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to a season-high six games. The Cavaliers have also won five straight at home and 11 of their last 12 overall. It was the second straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A’s: Foundation work complete on Las Vegas stadium and opening still targeted for 2028
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Foundation work on the Athletics’ stadium is complete, according to the project director, and officials for the contractor and team told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday they remain on target to open before the 2028 season. It was a similar message in the December meeting with the Stadium Authority. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fournier scores 26 as No. 9 Duke beats N.C. State for 17th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Toby Fournier had 26 points and 12 rebounds as No. 9 Duke extended its winning streak to 17 games by beating N.C. State 83-65 on Thursday night. Arianna Roberson scored 15 points in 17 minutes off the bench, Ashlon Jackson had 14 points and Riley Nelson added 10 points — all ... Read More »
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