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Lillard returns on minutes restriction for Bucks and Antetokounmpo also limited
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — All-Star Damian Lillard returned to the lineup for the injury-riddled Milwaukee Bucks for Sunday night’s game against Miami but remained on a minutes restriction, as did fellow All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lillard missed Friday night’s win at Washington with a right hamstring strain. Antetokounmpo, who missed five games before the All-Star break with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona State’s leading scorer BJ Freeman is no longer with team after turbulent stretch
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Arizona State’s leading scorer BJ Freeman is no longer with the program because of conduct detrimental to the team, a team spokesman confirmed on Sunday. The dismissal follows a turbulent stretch for Freeman, who was ejected in games against Colorado and Arizona during conference play. He was also suspended for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG moves 13 points clear at the top of French league with 3-2 win at Lyon
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!Marist defeats Niagara 64-61
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Pascarelli scored 22 points as Marist beat Niagara 64-61 on Sunday. Pascarelli went 9 of 18 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Red Foxes (20-5, 13-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Elijah Lewis added 12 points while going 4 of 8 and 4 of 5 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Felton and East Carolina win 96-89 in OT against UTSA
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — RJ Felton scored 30 points and Cam Hayes added six in the overtime as East Carolina defeated UTSA 96-89 on Sunday. Felton had three steals for the Pirates (16-12, 8-7 American Athletic Conference). Joran Riley scored 17 points while going 6 of 11 and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another NHL team says Toronto gridlock forced them to walk to rink
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto’s traffic gridlock appears to have once again forced another National Hockey League team to walk to the rink. The Carolina Hurricanes, who were in the city to play the Maple Leafs on Saturday, posted a video to social media that shows a row of people from behind walking along a snow-lined path ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Notre Dame’s backcourt is a tough matchup. NC State’s Zoe Brooks was ready for it
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Zoe Brooks never panicked, flinched or hesitated. Not with the chance to take on the All-American guards leading the nation’s top-ranked team. “I like challenges,” the N.C State sophomore said. Looked that way, too. The 5-foot-10 Brooks scored a career-high 33 points to help the 13th-ranked Wolfpack beat No. 1 Notre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austin Benigni scores 26 points as Navy knocks off Holy Cross 83-77 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Austin Benigni scored 26 points, six overtime, as Navy defeated Holy Cross 83-77 on Sunday. Benigni shot 7 of 18 from the field, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 10 for 14 from the line for the Midshipmen (11-18, 8-8 Patriot League). Jordan Pennick scored 23 points while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quinnipiac wins 74-71 against Manhattan
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Amarri Monroe scored 20 points as Quinnipiac beat Manhattan 74-71 on Sunday. Monroe added 16 rebounds for the Bobcats (17-10, 13-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Khaden Bennett scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc and added four steals. Savion Lewis shot 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox-Yankees spring game time moved because of expected rain, foreshadowing Rays’ season
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The start time for Monday’s spring training game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox has been moved because of expected heavy rainfall, foreshadowing what the Tampa Bay Rays might have to deal with this season as they play a season outdoors. The Red Sox announced on Sunday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McMillan scores 21 as Canisius defeats Siena 93-88
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Paul McMillan IV had 21 points in Canisius’ 93-88 victory against Siena on Sunday. McMillan added eight rebounds for the Golden Griffins (3-24, 3-13 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Tana Kopa scored 18 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 6 for ... Read More »
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