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Cale Jacobsen scores 15 and No. 9 Nebraska beats Iowa 84-75 in overtime after blowing late lead
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Cale Jacobsen came off the bench to score 13 of his 15 points after halftime and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in overtime, and ninth-ranked Nebraska matched its program record for wins in a season with an 84-75 victory over Iowa on Sunday. Sam Hoiberg, who scored 15 points and had five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blaney ends Reddick’s streak to give Team Penske a Phoenix weekend sweep
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan Blaney completed a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix Raceway by winning the Cup Series race Sunday — a victory that denied Tyler Reddick a fourth consecutive win to start the NASCAR season. Blaney was the race favorite after winning last November’s season-finale on the mile oval but he had to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 UCLA women take second straight Big Ten title in 96-45 win over ninth-ranked Iowa
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gianna Kneepkens scored 19 points and Kiki Rice added 15 points and eight assists Sunday as No. 2 UCLA rolled past No. 9 Iowa 96-45 to win its second straight Big Ten Tournament crown. Rice was named the tourney’s Most Outstanding Player. It’s the first time the Bruins (31-1) have captured back-to-back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harrison helps No. 15 West Virginia beat No. 10 TCU 62-53 for the women’s Big 12 Tournament crown
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jordan Harrison scored 20 points, Sydney Shaw added 17 and No. 15 West Virginia avenged two regular-season losses to No. 10 TCU by beating the reigning Big 12 Tournament champion 62-53 in the conference title game on Sunday. Harrison also had six rebounds and four assists while wreaking havoc on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yaxel Lendeborg scores 27, No. 3 Michigan beats No. 8 Michigan State 90-80 to sweep season series
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg scored 19 of his 27 points in the first half and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 18 points, leading No. 3 Michigan in a 90-80 win over No. 8 Michigan State on Sunday to give the Big Ten champions a 15th straight conference win. The Wolverines (29-2, 19-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carmona, Owusu spark CF Montreal to 3-0 win over Red Bulls
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the New York Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday. Montreal (1-2-0) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the eighth minute on a PK goal by Owusu. Montreal’s first goal of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bhatia wins Arnold Palmer Invitational in playoff. Rahm takes LIV Golf Hong Kong to end drought
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Arnold Palmer was famous for saying, “You must play boldly to win,” and Akshay Bhatia followed that script Sunday to a stunning comeback and playoff victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bhatia started his back-nine charge with four straight birdies. He nearly holed his 6-iron that went right at the flag ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akshay Bhatia rallies from five down to win Bay Hill in a playoff
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Arnold Palmer was famous for saying, “You must play boldly to win,” and Akshay Bhatia followed that script Sunday to a stunning comeback and playoff victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bhatia started his back-nine charge with four straight birdies. He nearly holed his 6-iron that went right at the flag ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds select All-Star lefty Andrew Abbott as their opening day starter against the Red Sox
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds will start left-hander Andrew Abbott on the mound for their season opener at home against the Boston Red Sox on March 26. It’s the first opening day start for the 26-year-old Abbott, who was selected as an All-Star for the first time last year in his third season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wiki Carmona, Prince Owusu spark Montreal to 3-0 victory over Red Bulls
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the New York Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday. Montreal (1-2-0) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 8th minute on a PK goal by Owusu. Montreal’s first goal of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey to miss at least 2 games with a sprained finger
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey will sit out at least the next two games with a sprained finger and the two-time All-Star will have additional tests to determine how long he’ll be sidelined, the team announced Sunday. Maxey sprained his right pinkie in a collision with teammate Adem Bona while going ... Read More »
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