National Sports
Canada’s Shapovalov advances to Mexican Open quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov defeated American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Mexican Open tennis tournament. The Richmond Hill, Ont., native broke on four his six opportunities while firing three aces and committing three double faults. The ninth-seeded Shapovalov enjoyed fast starts in both sets on his way to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ognacevic’s 20 lead Lipscomb over Central Arkansas 78-60
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jacob Ognacevic had 20 points in Lipscomb’s 78-60 win over Central Arkansas on Wednesday night. Ognacevic had 11 rebounds for the Bisons (22-9, 14-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Charlie Williams scored 15 points, going 6 of 8 (3 for 4 from 3-point range). Gyasi Powell shot 4 of 8 from the field, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauren Betts leads the way for UCLA in rout of Wisconsin
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Lauren Betts had 26 points and 10 rebounds and second-ranked UCLA routed Wisconsin 91-61 on Wednesday night to set up a showdown with No. 4 Southern California for the Big Ten title. UCLA (28-1, 16-1 Big Ten) moved into a first-place tie with USC heading into the regular-season finale Saturday at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loyola Chicago takes down George Washington 77-57
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Jayden Dawson scored 16 points as Loyola Chicago beat George Washington 77-57 on Wednesday night. Dawson shot 5 for 14 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Ramblers (19-9, 10-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Francis Nwaokorie scored 12 points while finishing 4 of 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White’s 20 lead North Dakota State over South Dakota 82-78
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Jacari White had 20 points and North Dakota State closed its regular season with an 82-78 win over South Dakota on Wednesday night. White shot 5 for 13 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Bison (21-10, 10-6 Summit League). Tajavis Miller ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gabbie Hughes scores in overtime to give the Charge a 5-4 victory over the Sirens
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Gabbie Hughes scored her second goal of the game 36 seconds into overtime to give the Ottawa Charge a 5-4 victory over the New York Sirens on Wednesday night in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Emily Clark, Shiann Darkangelo and Taylor House also scored for the Charge. Emerance Maschmeyer made 27 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat the Nets 129-121
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a stunning collapse with a game-changing blitz in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-121 on Wednesday night. Aaron Wiggins added 24 points and Jalen Williams had 22 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lundblade scores 22, Belmont defeats Missouri State 74-65
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Tyler Lundblade had 22 points in Belmont’s 74-65 win against Missouri State on Wednesday night. Lundblade shot 8 for 12, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bruins (20-10, 12-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Sam Orme shot 5 of 7 from the field and 4 for 5 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amenhauser has 26 as Coastal Carolina beats Georgia State 80-74
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Noah Amenhauser’s 26 points helped Coastal Carolina defeat Georgia State 80-74 on Wednesday night. Amenhauser added 10 rebounds for the Chanticleers (10-20, 3-14 Sun Belt Conference). Rasheed Jones shot 6 for 14 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 20 points. Joshua ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings defenseman Drew Doughty out with lower-body injury, while Canucks’ Quinn Hughes returns
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Doughty is day to day because of a lower-body injury that kept the defenseman out of the Los Angeles Kings’ game against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. Doughty missed the first 47 games of the season after breaking his left ankle in a preseason game against the Vegas Golden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanford and Temple knock off South Florida 73-71
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zion Stanford got a second chance after having his initial shot blocked to hit the game-winner as time expired and racked up 25 points to lead Temple past South Florida 73-71 on Wednesday night. Stanford also contributed eight rebounds for the Owls (15-14, 7-9 American Athletic Conference). Matteo Picarelli shot 3 of ... Read More »
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