National Sports
Bennett Stirtz scores 26 to lead Drake over Northern Iowa 64-58 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored five of his 26 points in overtime to lead Drake to a 64-58 victory over Northern Iowa on Sunday. Tytan Anderson had a basket for Northern Iowa to begin the extra period. Stirtz followed with a layup to tie it and his 3-pointer with 16 seconds left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women beat U.S. 27-10 to finish seventh in rugby sevens
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
The Canadian women’s rugby squad showed energy and passion, scoring on the opening kickoff then rolling to a 27-10 victory over the United States to finish seventh on Sunday at the HSBC SVNS stop in Vancouver. “We came out with all the energy in the world,” said Canadian back Florence Symonds, who scored three tries. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campbell cashes in on big break, wins Mexico Open for first PGA Tour title
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Brian Campbell cashed in on a huge break Sunday when his tee shot in a playoff bounced out of the trees and back into play, leading to a birdie on the second extra hole to win the Mexico Open over Aldrich Potgieter. Campbell, who closed with a 1-under 70 at Vidanta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian Campbell wins Mexico Open for 1st PGA Tour title; Angel Yin takes Honda LPGA Thailand
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Brian Campbell cashed in on a huge break Sunday when his tee shot in a playoff bounced out of the trees and back into play, leading to a birdie on the second extra hole to win the Mexico Open over Aldrich Potgieter. Campbell, who closed with a 1-under 70 at Vidanta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biyendolo and Cooper score as United States beats Australia 2-1 in SheBelieves Cup
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz (AP) — Lynn Biyendolo scored 42 seconds into the match and the United States beat Australia 2-1 on Sunday in the SheBelieves Cup. Michelle Cooper scored her first international goal in her second appearance for the U.S., which improved to 2-0 in the four-team round-robin tournament. Biyendolo’s goal was the fastest by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks scores career-high 33 and No. 13 N.C. State beat No. 1 Notre Dame in double OT
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Zoe Brooks scored a career-high 33 points to help No. 13 N.C. State beat top-ranked Notre Dame 104-95 in double overtime Sunday, ending the Fighting Irish’s 19-game winning streak while keeping alive their hopes to share the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title. Brooks had 10 rebounds for the Wolfpack (22-5, 14-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!See how players qualified for the Masters
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The 91 players expected to compete in the 89th Masters, to be played April 10-13. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible (a-amateur): Masters champions Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Hideki Matsuyama, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Danny Willett, Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Adam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bell takes only lead in OT to edge Hocevar, Larson in another thrilling NASCAR finish in Atlanta
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Christopher Bell edged Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson in overtime Sunday in another close NASCAR Cup Series finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Bell led only the final lap in his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota and had a slight edge on the outside when the caution light came on in overtime following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian Campbell cashes in on a big break and wins Mexico Open for first PGA Tour title
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Brian Campbell cashed in on a huge break Sunday when his tee shot in a playoff bounced out of the trees and back into play, leading to a birdie on the second extra hole to win the Mexico Open over Aldrich Potgieter. Campbell, who closed with a 1-under 70 at Vidanta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaliyah Nye scores 29, No. 18 Alabama women rally from 16-point deficit to beat Auburn 66-50
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Aaliyah Nye hit six 3-pointers and finished with 29 points on Sunday night to help No. 18 Alabama overcome a 16-point first-half deficit and beat in-state rival Auburn 66-50. Sarah Ashlee Barker added 13 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals for Alabama (22-6, 9-5 SEC) and Zaay Green scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tapani scores lone shootout goal, seals Fleet’s 3-2 win over Sirens in Takeover Tour stop at Buffalo
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Susanna Tapani scored the lone shootout goal and the Boston Fleet won their sixth in seven outings in defeating the New York Sirens 3-2 in a neutral site Takeover Tour game at Buffalo on Sunday. Aerin Frankel stopped 37 shots through overtime, and all five shootout attempts, capped by a save ... Read More »
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