National Sports
Italian soccer club Parma hires Cristian Chivu as coach for relegation battle in Serie A
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
PARMA, Italy (AP) — Relegation-threatened Parma hired Cristian Chivu as coach on Tuesday with the team 18th in the 20-team Serie A. Parma announced the appointment in a statement that did not specify contract details, but according to reports Chivu’s deal runs until the end of next season. The former Romania defender, who was working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs star Victor Wembanyama brings books to games; that’s not all that makes him different
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Let’s start with this: He brought a book to the All-Star Game. As if the NBA needed more proof that San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama is different, the latest example came Sunday in a locker-room video posted by the league. Wembanyama was getting settled in before the games and Denver’s Nikola Jokic was puzzled by what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Auburn loss stung, but there’s no time to dwell on it with what looms for No. 4 Alabama
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Nate Oats doesn’t have much time to process what went wrong with Alabama’s loss to top-ranked Auburn. Not with what awaits the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide. The loss to the rival Tigers in a 1-vs-2 matchup started a run of seven straight games against ranked opponents to close the regular-season schedule, a withering stretch even by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame moves up to No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll, has busy week ahead
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Notre Dame ascended to No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll Monday, becoming the third team to reach that spot this season. It’s the first time since the 2020-21 season that there have been that many teams to hold the top spot in one year. South Carolina was the preseason choice and UCLA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 drivers gather in London to launch 75th anniversary season
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — All 20 Formula 1 drivers and the 10 teams are expected in London on Tuesday to kick-start the 2025 season with a new live launch show. The F1 75 Live event at London’s O2 arena marks a new approach by the series. It’s the first time the sport is hosting its own ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas leads Austin Peay against Bellarmine after 22-point showing
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Austin Peay Governors (12-15, 7-7 ASUN) at Bellarmine Knights (3-24, 0-14 ASUN) Louisville, Kentucky; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Governors -3.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Austin Peay plays Bellarmine after LJ Thomas scored 22 points in Austin Peay’s 76-63 win against the Stetson Hatters. The Knights have gone 3-10 in home games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evansville visits Indiana State after Teel’s 36-point showing
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Evansville Purple Aces (10-17, 7-9 MVC) at Indiana State Sycamores (13-14, 7-9 MVC) Terre Haute, Indiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana State plays Evansville after Samage Teel scored 36 points in Indiana State’s 85-76 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds. The Sycamores have gone 7-5 at home. Indiana State ranks seventh in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly leads Charleston Southern against High Point after 21-point performance
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-18, 6-7 Big South) at High Point Panthers (23-5, 11-2 Big South) High Point, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern plays High Point after Taje’ Kelly scored 21 points in Charleston Southern’s 75-72 loss to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs. The Panthers have gone 14-1 in home games. High ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Alabama visits Arkansas State after Dunning’s 34-point outing
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
South Alabama Jaguars (18-9, 10-4 Sun Belt) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (19-8, 10-4 Sun Belt) Jonesboro, Arkansas; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Alabama faces Arkansas State after Barry Dunning Jr. scored 34 points in South Alabama’s 70-65 overtime victory against the Texas State Bobcats. The Red Wolves are 12-1 in home games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis and West Georgia host North Alabama
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
West Georgia Wolves (5-22, 3-11 ASUN) at North Alabama Lions (19-8, 11-3 ASUN) Florence, Alabama; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lions -15.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: West Georgia visits North Alabama after Kyric Davis scored 26 points in West Georgia’s 81-76 win over the Bellarmine Knights. The Lions are 12-1 in home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UAB visits Rice after Lendeborg’s 21-point game
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
UAB Blazers (16-9, 9-3 AAC) at Rice Owls (12-14, 3-10 AAC) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB takes on Rice after Yaxel Lendeborg scored 21 points in UAB’s 85-78 victory against the South Florida Bulls. The Owls are 6-6 in home games. Rice is 5-11 against opponents over .500. The Blazers are 9-3 ... Read More »
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