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Tyler Tanner’s big overtime leads No. 24 Vanderbilt past Mississippi, 89-86

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Tyler Tanner scored 34 points, including 10 of Vanderbilt’s 13 in overtime, and the No. 24 Commodores beat Mississippi 89-86 on Tuesday night. Vanderbilt (23-7, 10-7 SEC) never trailed in overtime, with Tanner’s steal leading to a three-point play that snapped a 74-all tie. Tanner had another three-point play in the ... Read More »

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Devils beat Panthers 5-1 as Jack Hughes extends his points streak to 4 games

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes extended his points streak to four games since returning from Milan, and the New Jersey Devils dealt the Florida Panthers’ playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday night. Hughes’ shot that went wide banked right to Dougie ... Read More »

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Stars extend franchise-record winning streak to 10 with 6-1 romp over Flames

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Sam Steel scored twice and added an assist and the Dallas Stars extended their franchise-record winning streak to 10 games with a 6-1 romp over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Jamie Benn, Mavrik Bourque, Nathan Bastian and Wyatt Johnston also scored to help Dallas improve to 38-14-9. Matt Duchene had ... Read More »

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Draisaitl, Bouchard lead Oilers to 5-4 OT win over Senators

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and three assists and Evan Bouchard scored the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit through 40 minutes to emerge with a badly-needed 5-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. With Brady Tkachuk in the penalty box for tackling Connor McDavid in overtime, Edmonton ... Read More »

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Tage Thompson scores decisive goal to cap night Sabres honor their US gold medal-winning Olympian

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson wasn’t going to let Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights spoil his gold-medal tribute in Buffalo. Riding the wave of energy generated by a sold-out building following a pregame celebration honoring the U.S. hockey Olympian, Thompson scored what proved to be the decisive goal in the Sabres’ 3-2 ... Read More »

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Arizona State beats No. 14 Kansas 70-60 in Hurley’s potential home finale

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Moe Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 19 and Arizona State pulled away late to beat No. 14 Kansas 70-60 on Tuesday night in what could be Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley’s final home game. Hurley is the final year of his contract and the administration hasn’t given any indications ... Read More »

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Steel helps Stars with 10th straight by burning Flames 6-1

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

CALGARY — Sam Steel scored twice and added an assist as the Dallas Stars extended their franchise-record winning streak to 10 games with a 6-1 rout of the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Jamie Benn, Mavrik Bourque, Nathan Bastian and Wyatt Johnston also scored for Dallas (38-14-9). Matt Duchene chipped in with four assists giving him ... Read More »

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Cincinnati jumps out early, beats BYU 90-68

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jalen Celestine and Jizzle James each scored 18 points and Cincinnati cruised past BYU 90-68 on Tuesday night. Moustapha Thiam added 15 points and nine rebounds for Cincinnati, which shot 50% overall and 43.5% (10 of 23) from long range. Baba Miller chipped in with 15 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. ... Read More »

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Red Sox prospect Erik Rivera pitches in Boston uniform for Puerto Rico in exhibition

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Red Sox minor league left-hander Erik Rivera pitched in his Boston uniform Tuesday night for Puerto Rico against his major league team in a preseason exhibition. The Red Sox made some players available to Puerto Rico because that team was short on personnel. One those included Rivera, a Puerto Rico ... Read More »

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Dak’s career-high 22 points and career-high 10 rebounds help Colorado withstand Utah in 92-78 win

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bangot Dak scored a career-high 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Colorado withstood Utah’s second-half shooting barrage to beat the Utes 92-78 on Tuesday. It was the 7-foot Dak’s fifth double-double of the season and second this year against Utah. Isaiah Johnson also scored 22 points, Barrington Hargress scored ... Read More »

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Andrej Stojakovic scores 21 points, No. 11 Illinois beats Oregon 80-54

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic had 21 points and 12 rebounds off the bench to lead No. 11 Illinois to an 80-54 victory over Oregon on Tuesday night. David Mirkovic added 19 points and seven rebounds, and Keaton Wagler had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Illini (23-7, 14-5 Big Ten). ... Read More »

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