National Sports

Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Cade Cunningham added 29 points and 13 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 124-116 on Wednesday night in a matchup of conference leaders. The Thunder started the game without five of their six leading scorers — Shai Alexander-Gilgeous (abdomen), ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Devin Vassell’s 21-point performance helps Spurs rally past Raptors 110-107

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

TORONTO — Devin Vassell led all scorers with 21 points as the San Antonio Spurs rallied to a 110-107 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. De’Aaron Fox added 20 points as San Antonio (42-16) extended its win streak to 10. Star centre Victor Wembanyama was limited to 12 points but had seven rebounds. Dylan ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Okorie scores 34 points as Stanford holds on to beat Pittsburgh 75-67

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Ebuka Okorie scored 34 points, his sixth 30-point game of the season, and Stanford rallied in the second half to defeat Pittsburgh 75-67 on Wednesday. The Cardinal (17-11, 6-9 ACC) shot 50% from the field and overcame a 34-32 halftime deficit behind a 28-point second half from Okorie. He added six ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

U.S. Olympian Tage Thompson has goal and assist in Sabres’ 2-1 win over Devils

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Olympian Tage Thompson scored his 31st goal of the season and added an assist to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night in the NHL’s return to action. Thompson had three goals and an assist in six games in Milan for the champion United ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Will Richard scores 21 as Warriors put 8 players in double figures and beat the Grizzlies 133-112

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Will Richard scored 21 points, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II added 19 apiece and the Golden State Warriors routed the Memphis Grizzlies 133-112 on Wednesday night in a game between two teams depleted by injuries. Gui Santos added 17 points as eight of the nine Golden State players who saw ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

McGlockton’s double-double helps No. 25 Vanderbilt fend off Georgia comeback attempt, 88-80

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Devin McGlockton had 17 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double this season as No. 25 Vanderbilt held off Georgia 88-80 on Wednesday night. Tyler Tanner also scored 17 for the Commodores (22-6, 9-6 Southeastern Conference), who led by 20 in the first half before Georgia stormed back to tie ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Sandin and van Riemsdyk score rare goals and Capitals beat Flyers 3-1

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defensemen Trevor van Riemsdyk and Rasmus Sandin ended long goal droughts and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 on Wednesday night, their fifth win in their last six games. The Capitals now have 42 goals from defensemen this season, the second most in the NHL behind Columbus. Aliaksei Protas scored ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Hoping to reprise the World Cup vibes, Australia opens Women’s Asian Cup on Sunday

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Women’s Asian Cup kicks off Sunday with Sam Kerr’s Australia squad taking on Philippines in her hometown of Perth, and hoping to reprise some of the extraordinary support the Matildas harnessed in 2023. Australia is hosting the 12-nation tournament and aiming to win it for the first time since 2010. ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Alex Condon scores 23 and No. 7 Florida turns back Texas 84-71 for 8th straight win

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Alex Condon scored 23 points, Boogie Fland had 22 and No. 7 Florida beat Texas 84-71 Wednesday night for its eighth consecutive victory. Florida (22-6, 13-2 Southeastern Conference) has won seven straight SEC road games. The Gators have outscored their last eight opponents by an average of 20.5 points, rounding into ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Reed powers No. 6 UConn to 72-40 rout against No. 15 St. John’s

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Tarris Reed Jr. had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, and No. 6 UConn held 15th-ranked St. John’s to 20% shooting in a 72-40 blowout Wednesday night that snapped the Red Storm’s 13-game winning streak. Alex Karaban added 14 points and five rebounds for the Huskies, who moved back into ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Braden Frager scores 21 points to lead No. 12 Nebraska past Terrapins 74-61

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Braden Frager scored 21 points off the bench to lead four Nebraska players in double figures and the 12th-ranked Cornhuskers beat Maryland 74-61 on Wednesday night. The Huskers (24-4) improved to 13-4 in Big Ten play, matching their program record for conference wins and moving them into a tie for second ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!