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Wallace leads Thunder past Raptors 116-107; Gilgeous-Alexander misses hometown game
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
TORONTO — Cason Wallace led all scorers with 27 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a late charge to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 on Tuesday. Wallace also had eight rebounds and six assists as Oklahoma City (45-14) won its third straight. Isaiah Joe added 22 points. Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville SC eliminates Atletico Ottawa from Champions Cup with 5-0 win
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
NASHVILLE — Nashville SC scored twice in the first half and kept Atletico Ottawa out of scoring range en route to a 5-0 victory in the second leg of their first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup matchup on Tuesday. Alex Muyl, Jordan Knight, Woobens Pacius, Jack Maher and Ahmed Qasem scored for the Major League Soccer squad, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martinelli’s 28 points send Northwestern to yet another win over Indiana 72-68
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Nick Martinelli scored 28 points, Jake West added 16 points and Northwestern rallied to beat Indiana 72-68 on Tuesday night for its first six-game winning streak in series history. The Wildcats have also won four consecutive road games against Indiana for the first time in program history. Arrinten Page had 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma State scores first 7 points of OT to beat West Virginia 91-84 and end 5-game skid
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Kanye Clary scored 17 points and Oklahoma State scored the first seven points of overtime to help beat West Virginia 91-84 on Tuesday night and end the Cowboys’ five-game losing streak. Anthony Roy converted a three-point play, Parsa Fallah added a free throw and Jaylen Curry capped the extra-period surge with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxey, Embiid lead 76ers to 135-114 rout of Pacers
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Joel Embiid had 27 points in his return to the lineup after missing five games with right shin soreness and right knee injury management, Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-114 on Tuesday night. Embiid scored 20 points in the first half, sinking 11 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thijs De Ridder scores 19 as No. 11 Virginia cruises to 90-61 win over NC State
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Thijs De Ridder scored 19 points lead five Virginia players in double figures as the 11th-ranked Cavaliers beat North Carolina State 90-61 on Tuesday night, cruising in their final tuneup before Saturday’s showdown at No. 1 Duke. Virginia (25-3, 13-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) never trailed as it won its ninth straight. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denzel Aberdeen scores 19 and Kentucky beats South Carolina 72-63 to end a 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Denzel Aberdeen scored 19 points, Mouhamed Dioubate had 12 points and a key block down the stretch, and Kentucky beat South Carolina 72-63 on Tuesday night to end a three-game skid. Kentucky (18-10, 9-6 SEC) secured its first win at South Carolina since the 2021-22 season. The Wildcats had their lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Duke beats Notre Dame 100-56 behind Cameron Boozer’s 24 points, 13 rebounds
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Cameron Boozer had 24 points and 13 rebounds as No. 1 Duke beat Notre Dame 100-56 on Tuesday night, handing the Irish their worst home loss since 1898. Duke (26-2, 14-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), playing its first game this season as No. 1, coming off win over then-No. 1 Michigan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Anderson leads No. 16 Texas Tech over Cincinnati 80-68 for another win without JT Toppin
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Christian Anderson had 31 points and a career-high 11 rebounds, leading No. 16 Texas Tech past Cincinnati 80-68 on Tuesday night for a second consecutive victory since star forward JT Toppin’s season-ending knee injury. Anderson’s eighth double-double of the season — and his two-year career — was his first with rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!L’Etang’s career-high 26 points helps Dayton to a 77-62 win over No. 23 Saint Louis
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Amael L’Etang scored a career-high 26 points and Javon Bennett added 17 as Dayton beat No. 23 Saint Louis 77-62 on Tuesday night. Saint Louis has lost two of its last three games since winning 18 straight. The Billikens were 25-2 for just the second time in school history, and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker says he plans to return for 11th season
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season. Decker announced his plans Tuesday on social media. The 32-year-old Decker endured a shoulder injury for much of last year and acknowledged after the season that he was considering retirement. “I want to make this decision moving forward ... Read More »
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