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Pageau’s OT winner caps Islanders’ rally past Canadiens 4-3 and Schaefer sets another rookie mark
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
MONTREAL (AP) — Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored 3:14 into overtime, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two goals in a 55-second span in the second period and the New York Islanders rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday night. Schaefer has 18 goals to surpass Denis Potvin for the most by a rookie defenseman in team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Michigan State holds on to edge No. 8 Purdue, 76-74
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Carson Cooper scored 15 points, Kur Teng had 13 and No. 13 Michigan State survived Braden Smith’s missed 3-point attempt with a second to play for a 76-74 victory over No. 8 Purdue on Thursday night. Jeremy Fears Jr. added 12 and Coen Carr had 11 for the Spartans (23-5, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SailGP considers air bags and Kevlar safety straps after serious race accident in New Zealand
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — SailGP organizers say the ultra-fast catamaran series is considering fitting the fleet with air bags and Kevlar safety straps after two sailors were seriously injured in the last race. Two weeks ago, New Zealand grinder Louis Sinclair broke both his legs and France’s Manon Audinet spent two weeks in hospital with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Durant scores season-high 40 as Rockets rally for 113-108 win over Magic
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 26 of his season-high 40 points in the second half and the Houston Rockets wiped out a 19-point Orlando lead in less than four minutes to beat the Magic 113-108 on Thursday night. Reed Sheppard came off the Houston bench to add 20 points, hitting five 3-pointers in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Larkin scores his 2nd goal of game in OT to lift Red Wings past Senators, 2-1
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored in his second goal of game at 1:50 of overtime, John Gibson made 26 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursday night. Larkin beat Linus Ullmark with a backhander in the tiebreaker. Ottawa captain Brady Tkachuk opened the scoring in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jean-Gabriel Pageau helps Islanders complete overtime rally against Canadiens
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
MONTREAL — Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored 3:14 into overtime as the New York Islanders rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday at Bell Centre. Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer scored twice in a 55-second span late in the second period, giving him 18 goals on the season. Schaefer surpassed Denis Potvin for the most goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Larkin, John Gibson lead Red Wings to 2-1 overtime victory vs. Senators
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA — Dylan Larkin scored in overtime but John Gibson was the real hero as the Detroit Red Wings edged the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursday. Larkin beat Senators goalie Linus Ullmark on his backhand with 3:10 remaining in overtime. It was Larkin’s second goal of the game after he tied it 1-1 for Detroit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blakes scores 35 to lead No. 5 Vanderbilt past No. 24 Alabama 85-60
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes scored 35 points as No. 5 Vanderbilt beat No. 24 Alabama 85-60 Thursday night. The Commodores closed out their regular-season home schedule with a 16-0 home record for the first time in program history. After a low-scoring second quarter in which Vanderbilt (26-3, 12-3 SEC) had just eight points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desbiens turns away 34 shots and the Victoire beat Sirens 4-1 in 1st PWHL game since Olympic break
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Lina Ljungblom notched her first two points of the season and Ann-Renée Desbiens saved 34 shots to lead the Montréal Victoire over the New York Sirens 4-1 on Thursday night in the first PWHL game since the Olympic break. Dara Greig opened the scoring five minutes into the game for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Julian Champagnie scores 26 and Spurs cruise to 11th straight win, 126-110 over Nets
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Julian Champagnie scored 26 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to their 11th straight victory, 126-110 over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. Victor Wembanyama had his second straight quiet night offensively, finishing with 12 points, but the surging Spurs had plenty of balance against the lottery-bound Nets. Stephon Castle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Okot, Edwards lead way as No. 3 South Carolina defeats Missouri for its fifth straight SEC title
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Madina Okot had 26 points and 17 rebounds, Joyce Edwards added 23 points and No. 3 South Carolina clinched its fifth straight Southeastern Conference regular-season title with a 112-71 victory over Missouri on Thursday night. The Gamecocks (28-2, 14-1) have been the dominant program the past five years in a league ... Read More »
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