National Sports
Lampkin, Starling, Davis lead Syracuse to 74-60 win over N.C. State
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Eddie Lampkin Jr. had 14 points and 15 rebounds, J.J. Starling and Jyare Davis supplied second-half offense and Syracuse never trailed in beating N.C. State 74-60 on Wednesday night. Six-foot-11 Lampkin collected his 12th double-double this season and the Orange (12-16, 6-11 ACC) outscored the Wolfpack 46-22 in the paint while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mincy’s 21 lead Presbyterian past UNC Asheville 64-59
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Kory Mincy’s 21 points helped Presbyterian defeat UNC Asheville 64-59 on Wednesday night. Mincy shot 5 for 11 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 9 of 11 from the free-throw line for the Blue Hose (13-17, 6-9 Big South Conference). Kobe Stewart scored 13 points while shooting 6 for 12, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexander’s 21 lead Boston University past Lehigh 79-68
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Kyrone Alexander scored 21 points as Boston University beat Lehigh 79-68 on Wednesday night. Alexander added 10 rebounds and four steals for the Terriers (15-15, 9-8 Patriot League). Miles Brewster scored 14 points and added six rebounds. Malcolm Chimezie finished 6 of 8 from the floor to finish with 13 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holloman from halfcourt! Buzzer-beater gives No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tre Holloman made a buzzer-beater from beyond midcourt to give No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland in a sensational finish Wednesday night. Holloman’s turnover in the backcourt helped the Terrapins (21-7, 11-6 Big Ten) tie the game with 42.1 seconds remaining, and after a miss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke guard Tyrese Proctor diagnosed with bone bruise and Blue Devils expect him back this season
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Duke guard Tyrese Proctor has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and will miss an undisclosed amount of time, Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said on his radio show Wednesday night. That’s the bad news. The good news: “We’re going to get him back, which is the most important part,” Scheyer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans Privateers player suspensions related to possible gambling violations, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Four New Orleans players who’ve been suspended since late January are under investigation for possible NCAA violations related to sports gambling, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday because the university’s only public statements about the matter have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard returns against Bulls after missing 2 games with sore left foot
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returned against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night after missing the previous two games because of a sore left foot. Getting the six-time All-Star back in the lineup was a big lift for a team that had dropped three straight. The Clippers entered play in sixth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weaver out for the Thorns’ season with a right knee injury
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Thorns forward Morgan Weaver will miss the upcoming National Women’s Soccer League season because of a right knee injury. The Thorns announced Weaver’s injury on Wednesday. Defenders Nicole Payne and Marie Muller were also put on the team’s season-ending injury list. “Unfortunately my knee never fully healed from last season’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College defensive line tandems receive friendly welcome at NFL’s scouting combine
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant spent three seasons trading jabs, challenging one another for the title of best Michigan defensive tackle. The competition propelled both into All-Americans and top NFL draft prospects. And now that they’ve made it here, among the 329 invitees to the league’s annual scouting combine, their friendly rivalry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saints GM and coach indicate they plan to stick with QB Derek Carr
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis sees 11-year veteran quarterback Derek Carr as “a guy we can win with, and we’re excited about it.” Loomis made those comments on Wednesday to a small group of New Orleans-based reporters who traveled to Indianapolis for the NFL scouting combine. Carr has two years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Argentine soccer fans shot in Rio ahead of Recopa Sudamericana match
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two Argentine soccer fans were shot in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday ahead of the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final between visiting Racing and local Botafogo. Local media reported both fans were on a beach in the region of Barra da Tijuca, in the city’s west side, when ... Read More »
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