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Robertson’s overtime goal caps Stars’ 3-2 comeback over Predators for 8th straight win

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored 1:47 into overtime, lifting the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night for their eighth straight win. Nathan Bastian and Wyatt Johnston scored in regulation for the Stars, who trailed 2-0 after one period. Dallas has rallied from deficits to win each ... Read More »

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Vinyl and Breeze advance to Unrivaled semifinals in Brooklyn after first-round wins

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

MEDLEY, Fla. (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 30 points to lead Vinyl past Laces and into the Unrivaled semifinals on Saturday, while Paige Bueckers’ 29 points led Breeze past Rose to secure its semifinal berth. Veteran Dearica Hamby hit the game-winning shot against No.3 Laces in Game 1 of the first round of Unrivaled’s playoffs. ... Read More »

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No. 7 Florida clinches at least a share of the SEC title with a 111-77 drubbing No. 20 Arkansas

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Haugh scored 22 points, Rueben Chinyelu had his 17th double-double of the season and No. 7 Florida earned at least a share of the Southeastern Conference title with a 111-77 romp over 20th-ranked Arkansas on Saturday night. It tied the worst loss of Arkansas coach John Calipari’s career, a 34-pointer ... Read More »

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Henri Veesaar matches a season-high with 26 points to carry No. 18 North Carolina past Virginia Tech

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Henri Veesaar matched a season-high with 26 points, Seth Trimble scored 20 points, and No. 18 North Carolina pulled away in the second half to beat Virginia Tech 89-82 on Saturday night. Jonathan Powell got 15 points off the bench, 13 of which came before halftime. The Tar Heels (23-6, ... Read More »

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Pinkins and Storr score 26 apiece, Ole Miss beats Auburn 85-79 to snap a 10-game skid

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Patton Pinkins made 8 of 10 from the field and finished with a career-high 26 points, AJ Storr also scored 26 points, and Mississippi beat Auburn 85-79 on Saturday night to snap a 10-game skid. Ole Miss (12-17, 4-12 SEC) also ended a 10-game losing streak against the Tigers. Auburn (15-14, ... Read More »

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Brian Schwake has 2 saves for Nashville in 0-0 tie with Dallas

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Brian Schwake had two saves for Nashville SC on Saturday night in a 0-0 tie with FC Dallas. Matthew Corcoran, a 20-year-old midfielder who made his first start of the season and the fourth of his career, was shown his second yellow card in the 84th minute and Nashville (1-0-1) played ... Read More »

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Carr scores 26, Agbim hits late FT and Baylor holds off UCF 87-86

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cameron Carr scored 26 points and Obi Agbim hit the winning free throw with 1.3 seconds left to give Baylor an 87-86 victory over UCF on Saturday night. UCF used a 17-6 run, capped by Devan Cambridge’s two free throws, to knot it 86-all with 25 seconds left. Following timeouts from ... Read More »

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Luka Doncic scores 26 points, LeBron James adds 22 as Lakers run away from Warriors for 129-101 win

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 129-101 win Saturday night. The Warriors struggled to produce enough offensive power as Stephen Curry missed ... Read More »

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Diego Rossi scores late to rally Columbus Crew to 2-2 draw with Sporting Kansas City

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Diego Rossi scored late in the second half to offset a two-goal effort by Dejan Joveljić, rallying the Columbus Crew to a 2-2 draw with Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night. Rossi found the net unassisted in the 82nd minute to help the Crew (0-1-1) earn a point on the ... Read More »

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Zuby Ejiofor has triple-double as No. 15 St. John’s bounces back with 89-57 rout of Villanova

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, and No. 15 St. John’s bounced back from an embarrassing loss by blitzing Villanova 89-57 on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Ian Jackson added 19 points and a career-high five steals off the bench for ... Read More »

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Avila scores 23 points to help No. 23 Saint Louis beat Duquesne 91-76

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robbie Avila scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half, Quentin Jones added 17 and No. 23 Saint Louis beat Duquesne 91-76 on Saturday night. Avila had all 15 points as the Billikens closed with a 15-2 run. Trey Green had 14 points, and Paul Otieno added 13 points ... Read More »

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