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Timmons, Scott combine for 43 points to lead Alabama women 76-64 past Tennessee in SEC Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jessica Timmons and Ta’Mia Scott combined for 43 points to lead Alabama 76-64 past Tennessee in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Thursday. Timmons and Scott were both 3 of 5 from behind the arc. Timmons had 21 points on 8-of-16 shooting and Scott had 20 on 7-of-11 ... Read More »

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Scheifele has goal and an assist to lead Jets to 4-1 win over Lightning

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele had a goal and an assist as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 at Canada Life Centre on Thursday. Morgan Barron, Gustav Nyquist and Kyle Connor, into an empty net, also scored for Winnipeg (25-26-10), which extended its home winning streak against Tampa Bay to five games. Connor ... Read More »

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Anthony Edwards’ big slam over RJ Barrett sparks Timberwolves to 115-107 win over Raptors

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 22 points, including an impressive two-handed slam over RJ Barrett, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Toronto Raptors 115-107 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. In the third quarter, Edwards used a crossover dribble to get free in the lane, elevated well above the rim and slammed ... Read More »

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No. 3 Michigan holds off a late run by Iowa

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg scored 16 points apiece, and Aday Mara had two tiebreaking shots in the final 1:22 as Michigan defeated Iowa. The Wolverines (28-2, 18-1 Big Ten) were held 18 points below their season scoring average, but managed to hold off the Hawkeyes (20-10, 10-9) in ... Read More »

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No. 8 Michigan State beats Rutgers 91-87 before closing regular season at No. 3 Michigan

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jeremy Fears had 21 points and eight assists and Coen Carr also scored 21, helping No. 8 Michigan State hold off Rutgers 91-87 on Thursday night. The Spartans (25-5, 15-4 Big Ten) will close the regular season on the road against rival and third-ranked Michigan on Sunday. Michigan State has ... Read More »

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Short-handed Warriors edge Rockets 115-113 in overtime thriller

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Brandon Podziemski had 26 points, De’Anthony Melton added 23 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors outlasted the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime Thursday night. The Warriors were up three with about 30 seconds left in overtime when Kevin Durant was fouled on a 3-point attempt and made the first two before a ... Read More »

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No. 3 Michigan holds off a late run by Iowa, beats the Hawkeyes 71-68

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg scored 16 points apiece, and Aday Mara had two tiebreaking shots in the final 1:22 as No. 3 Michigan defeated Iowa 71-68 on Thursday night. The Wolverines (28-2, 18-1 Big Ten) were held 18 points below their season scoring average, but managed to hold ... Read More »

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Oss scores 18 points to lead Dinos to 58-45 win over Martlets in Final 8 quarterfinal

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

QUÉBEC — Kourtney Oss had 18 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Calgary Dinos to a 58-45 win over the McGill Martlets in quarterfinal play Thursday at the U Sports Women’s Final 8. The third-seeded Dinos outscored McGill 42-22 in the paint at the Amphithéâtre Desjardins. Emilia Diaz-Ruiz had 15 points and 14 rebounds ... Read More »

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Magic beat Mavericks 115-114 on Wendell Carter Jr.’s last-second dunk to spoil Cooper Flagg’s return

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead dunk with 1.4 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic beat the Dallas Mavericks 115-114 on Thursday night to spoil Cooper Flagg’s return from injury. Flagg’s three-point play with 37.3 seconds left gave Dallas a four-point lead, but Orlando scored the last five points. Jalen Suggs ... Read More »

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Broncos re-sign Alex Palczewski to a 2-year deal worth up to $11 million

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos re-signed offensive lineman Alex Palczewski to a two-year contract Thursday worth up to $11 million, including $5.6 million in guarantees. Palczewski, who was a restricted free agent, started 10 games last season with Ben Powers injured and played in all 17 regular-season games and both playoff contests. Palczewski ... Read More »

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Heat surge past the Nets 126-110 as Brooklyn’s skid reaches 10

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo added 21 and the Miami Heat beat Brooklyn 126-110 on Thursday night, sending the Nets to their 10th consecutive loss. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 18 for the Heat (34-29), who have won six of eight and moved five games over .500 for the first time ... Read More »

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