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QMJHL roundup: Desnoyers helps Wildcats whip Tigres 10-1
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
MONCTON, N.B. — Caleb Desnoyers scored three goals and added an assist as the Moncton Wildcats whipped the visiting Victoriaville Tigres 10-1 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday at the Avenir Centre. Etienne Morin, Pier-Etienne Cloutier, Adam Fortier-Gendron, Dyllan Gill, Markus Vidicek, Maxime Côté and Julius Sumpf also scored for the Maritimes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darius Johnson’s layup lifts UCF to first win since late January, beating Utah 76-72
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Darius Johnson scored a reverse layup with 2.5 seconds left to give UCF the lead and Keyshawn Hall added two free throws after a turnover as the Knights knocked off Utah, 76-72 Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak and earn their first win in a month. The victory was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fox has the go-ahead goal and Miller scores twice to help Rangers rally past Penguins 5-3
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Fox scored the go-ahead goal at 11:26 of the third period, J.T. Miller had two goals and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Sunday. Will Cuylle scored on the power play and Jimmy Vesey added his 100th NHL goal for the Rangers. Igor Shesterkin made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sydney Bowles, Makayla Timpson help Florida State women upset No. 20 Georgia Tech 73-70
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Sydney Bowles scored a career-high 32, Makayla Timpson had a double-double and Florida State knocked off No. 20 Georgia Tech 73-70 on Sunday. Bowles had two layups as the Seminoles scored the first five points of the fourth quarter for a 62-49 lead with 8:25 remaining. Reserve Tianna Thompson answered with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ashworth has 20 as Creighton downs Georgetown 80-69
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Steven Ashworth’s 20 points helped Creighton defeat Georgetown 80-69 on Sunday. Ashworth added six rebounds and seven assists for the Bluejays (19-8, 12-4 Big East Conference). Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 19 points while shooting 7 of 12 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line and added eight rebounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCLA’s Mick Cronin picks up 500th career win as his Bruins defeat Ohio State 69-61
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Dailey Jr. scored 20 points, UCLA coach Mick Cronin picked up his 500th career victory and the Bruins defeated Ohio State 69-61 on Sunday. Cronin, in his sixth season at UCLA, has won 135 games with the Bruins. Previously, he won 296 games at his alma mater, Cincinnati, and 69 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikaylah Williams has strong second half as No. 7 LSU rallies over No. 14 Kentucky 65-58
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Mikaylah Williams scored 15 of her 24 points in the second half as No. 7 LSU rallied from 16 points down to beat No. 14 Kentucky 65-58 on Sunday. The Tigers (27-2, 12-2 Southeastern Conference) fell behind 38-22 in the first half, but outscored the Wildcats 23-6 in the third quarter. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State beat Kansas State 66-54 to snap 6-game skid
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Jayden Quaintance scored 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Shawn Phillips Jr. added 10 points and a career-best 11 rebounds on Sunday to help Arizona State beat Kansas State 66-54 and snap a six-game losing streak. Quaintance, who went into the game 4 of 28 from behind the arc this season, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm is likely out for the rest of the season
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm is likely out for the rest of the NHL season because of a knee injury, general manager Don Sweeney said Sunday. Lindholm underwent surgery to repair a fractured patella, according to Sweeney. The 31-year-old Lindholm has not played since being injured blocking a shot against St. Louis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG continues to dominate in France but Liverpool is looming in Champions League
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain has no serious rival in France this season and will soon find out if its crushing domestic dominance can translate into the team thriving on European soccer’s biggest stage. Still unbeaten in the French league after 23 matches, PSG extended its massive lead at the top of the standings to 13 points on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets infielder Nick Madrigal dislocates non-throwing shoulder in spring game against Nationals
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal dislocated his non-throwing shoulder Sunday in a spring training game against the Washington Nationals. Madrigal is fighting for a roster spot with the Mets, and it’s unclear how much time he’ll miss after the injury to his left shoulder. The 27-year-old was playing ... Read More »
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