February 26th, 2026
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Will Richard scores 21 as Warriors put 8 players in double figures and beat the Grizzlies 133-112

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Will Richard scored 21 points, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II added 19 apiece and the Golden State Warriors routed the Memphis Grizzlies 133-112 on Wednesday night in a game between two teams depleted by injuries. Gui Santos added 17 points as eight of the nine Golden State players who saw ... Read More »

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McGlockton’s double-double helps No. 25 Vanderbilt fend off Georgia comeback attempt, 88-80

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Devin McGlockton had 17 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double this season as No. 25 Vanderbilt held off Georgia 88-80 on Wednesday night. Tyler Tanner also scored 17 for the Commodores (22-6, 9-6 Southeastern Conference), who led by 20 in the first half before Georgia stormed back to tie ... Read More »

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Sandin and van Riemsdyk score rare goals and Capitals beat Flyers 3-1

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defensemen Trevor van Riemsdyk and Rasmus Sandin ended long goal droughts and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 on Wednesday night, their fifth win in their last six games. The Capitals now have 42 goals from defensemen this season, the second most in the NHL behind Columbus. Aliaksei Protas scored ... Read More »

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Hoping to reprise the World Cup vibes, Australia opens Women’s Asian Cup on Sunday

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Women’s Asian Cup kicks off Sunday with Sam Kerr’s Australia squad taking on Philippines in her hometown of Perth, and hoping to reprise some of the extraordinary support the Matildas harnessed in 2023. Australia is hosting the 12-nation tournament and aiming to win it for the first time since 2010. ... Read More »

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Alex Condon scores 23 and No. 7 Florida turns back Texas 84-71 for 8th straight win

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Alex Condon scored 23 points, Boogie Fland had 22 and No. 7 Florida beat Texas 84-71 Wednesday night for its eighth consecutive victory. Florida (22-6, 13-2 Southeastern Conference) has won seven straight SEC road games. The Gators have outscored their last eight opponents by an average of 20.5 points, rounding into ... Read More »

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Reed powers No. 6 UConn to 72-40 rout against No. 15 St. John’s

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Tarris Reed Jr. had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, and No. 6 UConn held 15th-ranked St. John’s to 20% shooting in a 72-40 blowout Wednesday night that snapped the Red Storm’s 13-game winning streak. Alex Karaban added 14 points and five rebounds for the Huskies, who moved back into ... Read More »

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Braden Frager scores 21 points to lead No. 12 Nebraska past Terrapins 74-61

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Braden Frager scored 21 points off the bench to lead four Nebraska players in double figures and the 12th-ranked Cornhuskers beat Maryland 74-61 on Wednesday night. The Huskers (24-4) improved to 13-4 in Big Ten play, matching their program record for conference wins and moving them into a tie for second ... Read More »

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Golden Knights sit 5 from Olympic gold-medal game in NHL return against Kings

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights were without five players from the Olympic gold medal-game Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL’s return from a three-week break. Having already ruled out center Jack Eichel and defenseman Noah Hanifin from the champion United States, the Golden Knights traveled without Canadian forwards ... Read More »

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No. 17 West Virginia women pull away in 3rd quarter to beat UCF 74-62

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gia Cooke scored 19 points, Jordan Harrison added 16 and No. 17 West Virginia pulled away from UCF in the third quarter for a 74-62 victory on Wednesday night. UCF led 27-25 at the break, but West Virginia outscored the Knights 31-9 in the third quarter for a 20-point advantage heading ... Read More »

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Chicago Bears grant linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have agreed to let linebacker Tremaine Edmunds seek a trade, agent Todd France said Wednesday. The 27-year-old Edmunds is entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract he signed in 2023 and could be released if he doesn’t find a trade partner. He has a $17.4 million ... Read More »

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Washington State forward Emmanuel Egbo suspended for remainder of season

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State forward Emmanuel Ugbo, who is currently under a court order resulting from a domestic dispute, has been suspended for the remainder of the season. Coach David Riley told reporters this week that Ugbo, who has neither played nor practiced for the Cougars since he was suspended on Jan. 28, ... Read More »

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