Segedi scores first goal as Goldeneyes snap skid with win over Sirens

Anna Segedi scored her first PWHL goal, helping the Vancouver Goldeneyes to a 5-2 win over the New York Sirens on Wednesday.

The American centre collected a pass from Michelle Karvinen and swept a shot in from the low circle 6:48 into the first period to give Vancouver a 2-0 lead.

Anna Shokina, Sophie Jacques, Tereza Vanisova and Mannon McMahon — into an empty net — also scored for the Goldeneyes (6-1-4-9). Kristen Campbell stopped 22 of the 24 shots she faced in Vancouver’s net.

Sarah Fillier and Anna Bargman each had a goal for the Sirens (8-0-3-10), who got 24 saves from Kayle Osborne.

It was a much-needed win for Vancouver, which still sits seventh in the PWHL standings, three points behind New York with 10 games to go.

The result also snapped a four-game skid for the Goldeneyes and marked their first victory since Jan. 25.

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TAKEAWAYS

Goldeneyes: Were the dominant side to start, peppering Osborne with shots early and outshooting the visitors 12-5 across the first period, but struggled to handle New York’s push in the second. … Campbell started a third straight game. Goalie Emerance Maschmeyer remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Sirens: Cut the deficit to 3-2 with Bargman’s goal 13:49 into the second but couldn’t rally to tie the score … Have now lost four straight road games. … Fillier continues to lead the team in scoring with five goals and 11 assists on the season.

KEY MOMENT

Vanisova broke the tension 5:27 into the third with a shot from inside the faceoff circle. Osborne got her blocker in the puck’s path but it bounced up and back, landing in the net to give the Goldeneyes a 4-2 lead. It was Vanisova’s second goal of the season.

KEY STAT

Shokina’s first-period goal marked just the second time the Goldeneyes have scored on a power play at home this season. The team is 2-for-23 on home ice.

UP NEXT

Goldeneyes: Close out a five-game homestand Saturday against the Minnesota Frost.

Sirens: Host the Seattle Torrent on March 25.

There’s something uniquely draining about following Sunderland. It doesn’t matter if it’s the men or the women, home or away, top of the league or fighting at the bottom – supporting this club is a guarantee of emotional whiplash. The highs and lows often come in the same ninety minutes. Tonight’s 2–2 draw against Sheffield United was another perfect example: a game that offered hope, threatened disaster, gave us pure joy, then snatched it away right at the death.

It was a huge chance for the Lasses. A victory would have put some welcome breathing space between themselves and the relegation spots while pushing Sheffield United further into the mire. On paper it looked winnable. In reality, Sunderland once again made sure it was anything but straightforward.

There were two changes to the starting eleven. Caragh Hamilton came in at left-back for the suspended Louise Griffiths, and Emily Scarr started up front in place of Eleanor Dale. The rest of the side was unchanged: Demi Lambourne in goal, Hamilton, Roberts, Westrup and Brown across the back, Sheva and Fenton in central midfield, Mared Griffiths on the left, Katie Kitching in the number ten role, Katy Watson on the right, and Scarr leading the line.

From the very first whistle Sunderland were horribly slow. Lethargic, disconnected and oddly passive, they let Sheffield United take control. Passes went astray, touches were heavy, and there was no tempo whatsoever. The Blades pressed with real intent and deservedly took the lead. A cross from the right caused panic in the box, the ball bounced around kindly for Amy Andrews, and she finished neatly past Lambourne. One-nil down after just a few minutes, and nobody in red and white could really argue it was unjust.

Worse, the goal didn’t wake them up. The sluggishness lingered. Sunderland stayed sloppy and static. Scarr was left isolated, Watson and Mared Griffiths saw little of the ball in dangerous areas, and Kitching was squeezed out of the game. Sheffield United simply sat in their shape, frustrated their hosts, and strolled to half-time with a comfortable lead and barely a shot to worry about. It was football in slow motion.

Whatever was said in the dressing room at half-time clearly hit home, as it so often does. Sunderland came out like a different team. The passing had zip, the movement was sharper, and the belief was back. They started dominating the ball. Hamilton and Brown pushed on from full-back, Watson began running at defenders, and Kitching started finding those dangerous pockets again.

The equaliser was worth the wait. Katy Watson swung in a teasing cross from the right, and Katie Kitching, full of confidence, produced a lovely chipped finish over the keeper and into the top corner. Game on.

The momentum swung firmly in Sunderland’s favour. Then came the latest twist: Charlie Devlin picked up a second yellow card and Sheffield were down to ten men with half an hour left. Sunderland had the momentum, the belief and an extra player. This felt like their moment.

Mel Reay wasted no time, bringing Eleanor Dale on for Kitching. Scarr shifted wide, Mared Griffiths moved into the attacking midfield role. Dale almost made an instant impact when the Sheffield keeper gifted her an open goal, but her confidence is clearly shot at the moment and she dragged her shot horribly wide. It was a painful moment that told its own story.

Sunderland kept pressing. They had the territory and the chances, but the clinical edge simply wasn’t there. Most efforts were tame or straight at Rogers in the Blades’ goal.

Then, in the 94th minute, came what looked like redemption. Jessica Brown drove forward and delivered a brilliant cross. Eleanor Dale, the same player who’d missed the sitter, rose to meet it and thumped the ball home. The place went mental.

But football can be merciless. In the very last seconds of the match Sunderland conceded a penalty. Amy Andrews stepped up and coolly converted for her second of the night, stealing a point for the visitors.

Full-time: Sunderland 2, Sheffield United 2. A game they should have won. Another night of what might have been.

The Lasses can’t afford to dwell on it. Portsmouth are next on Sunday – another game they simply cannot afford to lose. As fans trudge out into the cold March night, the feeling is all too familiar. Supporting Sunderland is never easy. It never has been. It never will be.

Yet we’ll all be back again. Because nights like this, for all the heartbreak, are exactly why we care so much.

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The Memphis Grizzlies delivered one of their most notable performances of the season on Wednesday night, upsetting the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum by a score of 125-118. The victory snapped an eight-game losing streak and offered a glimpse into the team’s long-term potential.

The Grizzlies entered the matchup at 23–44 as the Western Conference’s 11th seed and clear underdogs, while the Nuggets came in as the sixth seed at 42–27, holding a three-game cushion over the seventh-place Phoenix Suns. However, Memphis changed the outcome with their energy, timely shot-making, and improved execution in the final minutes. The result stood out as one of the team’s most significant wins of the season.

Cedric Coward played a key role in the performance. The rookie contributed across the stat sheet while continuing to grow within Memphis’ young core. His versatility helped the Grizzlies match up defensively while maintaining offensive spacing, allowing his impact to extend beyond traditional numbers.

Grind City Media shared the clip on X, formerly Twitter, with Michael Wallace credited for capturing Coward’s postgame reaction as the guard reflected on the importance of the win following a difficult stretch.

“It’s really good to get back into the win column, especially against a playoff team”

The post emphasized that the moment represented more than a single result. Instead, it reflected steady progress from a developing roster still learning how to compete consistently at the NBA level.

Coward expanded on that theme while discussing the team’s growth following the victory.

“It also proves that we’re developing and trending upward, understanding what we need to do on both ends of the floor, especially with so many young guys still adjusting to the league.”

Those comments reinforce the direction of Memphis’ young core. Even during a tough season, the Grizzlies continue building identity through experiences like this.

Ultimately, the result may not dramatically impact the standings. However, it provides a meaningful benchmark for a young roster seeking consistency and confidence moving forward.

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HOUSTON — The Lakers showed again why they're one of the NBA’s hottest teams in the league right now with another big win over a playoff opponent.

Going into the All-Star break, the big question for Los Angeles was how they measured up against those teams.

On Wednesday night, in their 10th win in 11 games, they have put those questions of doubt to rest with another measuring-stick win, beating the Rockets 124-116 to push their win streak to seven games—tying a season best.

Luka Dončić and LeBron James combined for 70 points in the Lakers' second win in three days over Houston at the Toyota Center.

Dončić finished one rebound shy of a triple-double, finishing with 40 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists, while James had 30 points on a near-perfect 13 for 14 shooting.

THE GAME-CHANGER: Clutch down the Stretch  

The Lakers came out strong to start the game in Houston, assisting on 20 of their first 28 field goals and shooting 59% from the field.

L.A. first half push gave them a sizable 12-point lead at halftime.

Then the Rockets put the Lakers on their heels to start the third quarter, jumping out to an 18-5 run to get their first lead of the game.

Houston outscored the Lakers 37-22 in the third behind 13 points by Kevin Durant in the quarter to give them a three-point lead going into the fourth.

To start the final quarter, the Lakers' energy turned back around to their first-half effort behind Dončić and James as L.A. went on an early 13-4 run.

With 2:40 left in the game, Dončić split two defenders with the ball behind his back, coming off a screen, and found Rui Hachimura for a no-look lob to give the Lakers a 115-111 lead.

Doncic would get another no-look lob this time to James after splitting another pair of Rocket defenders, giving the Lakers a 117-11 lead with 1:22 left in the game.

The Lakers improved to 20-6 in clutch games this season for an NBA-best 76.9% win percentage.

THE GAMEBREAKER: The Don (again)

Dončić is the gamebreaker in the Lakers' win with his late-game heroics and the 47th time this season he led the team in the scoring department.

Doncic put the final dagger in the road win with a shake-and-bake step-back 3 over Jabari Smith Jr., icing the game with 58.4 seconds left with the Lakers up by nine.

It was his seventh 3-pointer of the night as he stands four away from breaking the Lakers' record for 3s made in a single season. 

D’Angelo Russell set the record back in 2024 with 226 made 3-pointers.

WHERE THEY STAND

The Lakers improve to 44-25 and remain No. 3 in the Western Conference.

L.A. now possesses a season tiebreaker over the Rockets, along with the Timberwolves and Nuggets, the other two teams behind them in the standings.

L.A. now has a 21-13 record on the road and a 19-20 record against teams .500 and above.

NEXT ON THE SCHEDULE

The Lakers continue their six-game road trip against Miami on Thursday for their third game in four days. 

Then they head to Orlando, Detroit and then finally Indiana to end the trip.