National Sports

Zsombor-Murray leads a day of positives for Canadian divers at World Cup

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

MONTREAL — Canadian divers didn’t win any medals at the World Cup in Montreal on Sunday, but several athletes left the competition with personal bests and plenty of optimism. Nathan Zsombor-Murray of the Pointe-Claire, Que., diving club finished fifth in the men’s three-metre springboard final, earning 468.05 points in his new discipline. China’s Wang Zongyuan, ... Read More »

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Luka and LeBron lead Lakers past Kings 128-104 to complete back-to-back weekend wins

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. Austin Reaves scored 12 points for the Lakers, who also won at Golden State on Saturday to end ... Read More »

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Gauthier scores twice as Ducks edge Flames 3-2 in shootout

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cutter Gauthier scored twice in regulation, Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish both converted in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Sunday. Lukas Dostal made 32 saves and denied Matvei Gridin on the final shot of the tiebreaker to seal Anaheim’s eighth straight win at home. ... Read More »

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Clippers beat the Pelicans 137-117 to end a 3-game losing streak

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 137-117 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak. Tenth in the Western Conference, the Clippers improved to 28-31. The Pelicans are 13th in the West at 19-43. New Orleans star Zion Williamson sat out ... Read More »

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San Diego’s Dreyer, Ingvartsen, Ferree deliver 2-0 victory over St. Louis City

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Anders Dreyer and Marcus Ingvartsen both had a goal and an assist, and rookie teenager Duran Ferree earned his second clean sheet in his second start when San Diego FC finished off a 2-0 victory over St. Louis City on Sunday night. Dreyer used assists from Ingvartsen and Onni Valakari to ... Read More »

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Queta’s career-high 27 points spark Celtics to 114-98 win over 76ers

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98 on Sunday night. Jaylen Brown added 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and Derrick White finished with 21 points and eight assists ... Read More »

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points to lead the Thunder past the Mavericks, 100-87

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

DALLAS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, Chet Holmgren had 19 points and nine rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 100-87 on Sunday night. Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 20 points in 59 consecutive road games, the longest streak in NBA history. The reigning NBA MVP played his second game ... Read More »

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Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia rally Inter Miami to 4-2 victory over Orlando City

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored twice in a four-goal second half, defender Telasco Segovia added a goal and two assists and defending champion Inter Miami rallied to beat Orlando City 4-2 on Sunday night, winning for the first time at Inter&Co Stadium. Messi took a pass from Segovia and scored in the 57th ... Read More »

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NHL roundup: Misa scores in OT as Sharks ground Jets 2-1

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Michael Misa scored 1:40 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks topped the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Sunday for their second straight win. Misa scored for the second straight game when he drove down the slot before beating Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. It was the fourth goal of the season ... Read More »

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Leger-Walker, No. 2 UCLA finish perfect Big Ten run with 73-50 win over USC

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charlisse Leger-Walker matched her season high with 20 points and No. 2 UCLA routed Southern California 73-50 on Sunday to complete the first undefeated Big Ten women’s regular season in 11 years. The Bruins (28-1, 18-0) equaled Maryland’s feat from 2014-15, when the Terrapins also went 18-0. UCLA won the league ... Read More »

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Lee scores in final minute, Schaefer has 2 more goals as the Islanders beat the Panthers 5-4

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the New York Islanders edged the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Sunday night. Carson Soucy and Bo Horvat also scored and David Rittich made 28 saves as the Islanders won their ... Read More »

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