February 7th, 2026
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Eason scores 26, Sengun gets triple-double as Rockets beat short-handed Thunder 112-106

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 112-106 on Saturday. Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his second triple-double of the season and No. 10 for his career. Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points and 10 ... Read More »

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Oklahoma beats No, 15 Vanderbilt 92-91 to snap 9-game losing streak

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Xzayvier Brown scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half and Oklahoma held off No. 15 Vanderbilt 92-91 on Saturday to end a nine-game losing streak. Nijel Pack added 17 points for the Sooners (12-12, 2-9 Southeastern Conference) who had a 21-point lead with 12:03 left. Oklahoma shot 53.4% ... Read More »

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Wiggins scores 22 points to rally Florida State over Notre Dame 82-79

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Chauncey Wiggins scored 22 points, and Florida State survived a late Notre Dame rally for an 82-79 win on Saturday in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Florida State (11-12, 4-6 ACC) hit five straight 3-pointers to open the game and jumped out to a 17-2 lead with 14:00 left in the ... Read More »

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Philon Jr. scores 25 points as Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Labaron Philon Jr. tallied 25 points, six assists and five rebounds, Amari Allen added 17 points and six rebounds, and Alabama took down Auburn 96-92 on Saturday. The Crimson Tide (16-7, 6-4 Southeastern Conference) trailed by as many as 10 points, but rallied back with runs of 11-0 and 8-0 in ... Read More »

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The NFL’s most obscure position: Long snappers thankful for chance to play in the Super Bowl

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For New England Patriots rookie long snapper Julian Ashby, just making the NFL puts him in elite company. Becoming a starter in the Super Bowl in his first year is hard to process. “Like, that’s what I dreamed of, and that’s always been the best-case scenario,” Ashby said. “But I think ... Read More »

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Burries scores 15 points, No. 1 Arizona shuts down Oklahoma State 84-47 to remain unbeaten

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brayden Burries scored 15 points and No. 1 Arizona stifled Oklahoma State’s high-scoring offense to remain unbeaten, winning 84-47 in a Big 12 Conference game on Saturday. The Wildcats (23-0, 10-0) extended the best start in school history by holding the Cowboys to 24.6% shooting. Oklahoma State (16-7, 4-6) was averaging ... Read More »

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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he’s stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis said Saturday that he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff. Lewis sent an email to the Post’s staff, saying that “difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post.” Lewis and the ... Read More »

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No. 23 Miami (Ohio) moves to 24-0 with 90-74 win at Marshall

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Eian Elmer scored 18 points, Peter Suder had 17 and No. 23 Miami (Ohio) kept its perfect season going with a 90-74 victory over Marshall in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge on Saturday. Antwone Woolfolk added 15 points and Luke Skaljac had 12 points and seven assists for the RedHawks (24-0), who ... Read More »

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Backup QBs Drew Lock and Joshua Dobbs find inspiration in Sam Darnold and Drake Maye’s success

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Day in and day out, Drew Lock and Joshua Dobbs have had a front row seat to watch Sam Darnold and Drake Maye emerge as leaders at quarterback in two different parts of their careers. Darnold, in his eighth season, has had a resurgence in Year 1 with the Seattle ... Read More »

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Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles won their salary arbitration case Saturday against pitcher Keegan Akin, the first victory for teams this year after five decisions in favor of players. Akin was awarded $2,975,000 rather than his $3,375,000 request by John Stout, Jeanne Charles and Samantha Tower, who heard arguments Friday. A 30-year-old left-hander, ... Read More »

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UConn cruises to 41st straight win on Saturday despite missing star forward Sarah Strong

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Sarah Strong missed the first game of her career for top-ranked UConn for what coach Geno Auriemma termed as “rest”. The sensational sophomore, who is the team’s leading scorer and rebounder, missed the Huskies’ 80-48 win over Butler on Saturday. Strong played and started in all 64 games since coming to ... Read More »

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