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Schieffelin scores 21, No. 13 Clemson comes from behind to beat Virginia 71-58
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Ian Schieffelin scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half to help No. 13 Clemson come from behind to beat Virginia 71-58 on Saturday. Schieffelin, coming off a 24-point outing against Notre Dame, also grabbed 13 rebounds for his ninth double-double of the season, as the Tigers (24-5, 16-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Going through the NFL combine, Jack Bech inspired by brother killed in New Orleans attack
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jack Bech grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, hoping to emulate his older brother. It didn’t matter he was playing football games against Tiger’s friends, most of whom were five or six years older, significantly bigger and more polished players than he was. No, Jack Bech just wanted to spend his time doing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lubin leads UNC’s balanced scoring in 92-73 win over Miami for Tar Heels’ 5th straight victory
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Ven-Allen Lubin scored 19 points, Jae’Lyn Withers had 11 points and 10 rebounds and North Carolina beat Miami 92-73 on Saturday for its fifth straight victory, the Tar Heels’ longest win streak this season. Lubin was 9-of-10 from the floor and Withers collected his third double-double this season. Drake Powell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer rule change: Corner kick awarded if goalkeeper holds the ball more than 8 seconds
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
BELFAST, Ireland (AP) — Soccer’s rule makers are taking another crack at reducing timewasting by goalkeepers who hold the ball for too long. The International Football Association Board approved a rule change Saturday whereby the opposing team will be awarded a corner kick if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers trade Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey to the Avalanche
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
The Colorado Avalanche have made another splash ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring defenseman Ryan Lindgren and winger Jimmy Vesey from the New York Rangers. They sent a second- and a fourth-round pick, young forward Juuso Parssinen and veteran defenseman Calvin de Haan to New York for a pair of pending unrestricted free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rider Derek Gee increases lead at O Gran Camino race in Spain
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
O CEBREIRO — Canadian Derek Gee added to his overall lead at the O Gran Camino cycling race in Spain on Saturday after finishing runner-up to Guatemala’s Sergio Chumil in the fourth stage. The 27-year-old from Ottawa, riding for the Israel-Premier Tech team, moved into the overall lead Friday after winning the individual time trial. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tsitsipas ends losing streak in ATP 500 finals by beating Auger-Aliassime to win Dubai Championships
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Stefanos Tsitsipas secured his first ATP 500 title by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 in the Dubai Championships final on Saturday. The 11th-ranked Tsitsipas lost all 11 previous finals he played in ATP 500 events — including in Dubai in 2019 and 2020 — but needed just under 90 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs sign forward Borya Valis to three-year, entry-level contract
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Borya Valis to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal is set to begin in 2025-26. The 20-year-old Valis has 73 points (29 goals, 44 assists) in 57 games with the Western Hockey League’s Prince George Cougars this season. The six-foot-two, 200-pound right-winger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pargat Singh scores 117 not out to lead Canada to cricket win over Zimbabwe ‘A’
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
HARARE — Pargat Singh scored 117 not out Saturday to lead Canada to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe ‘A’ and a 2-1 win in the three match one-day international series. After losing the first match by four wickets Wednesday, the Canadians rebounded with a four-wicket victory Friday to even the series. Canada won the toss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Auger-Aliassime falls short of third title in 2025 with loss in Dubai final
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
DUBAI — Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime fell short in earning a third ATP Tour title in 2025 on Saturday, losing 6-3, 6-3 to Greece’s StefanosTsitsipas in the Dubai Tennis Championships final. The Montreal native was ahead 3-2 in the opening set, but the turning point came in the seventh game when Tsitsipas won five straight points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big 12’s 1st winner-take-all finale as No. 10 TCU women face No. 17 Baylor in bid for league title
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
WACO, Texas (AP) — There was a slight murmur from Sedona Prince’s TCU teammates when the standout center mentioned growing up as a fan of Baylor, the 13-time Big 12 champion that the 10th-ranked Horned Frogs will be trying to beat for their first title in the league. “C’mon, man. I watched Brittney Griner growing ... Read More »
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