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Venus Williams is back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance, 28 after her 1st
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne. The tournament said Friday that the 45-year-old Williams would make a return to Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance. In 1998, she defeated her younger sister Serena in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets’ injury woes continue as Jonas Valanciunas sidelined for a month with strained calf
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets’ injury woes continued Thursday with news that backup center Jonas Valanciunas will miss at least a month with a strained right calf he suffered in his first start in place of injured superstar Nikola Jokic. Valanciunas was injured with 4:03 left in the third quarter of Denver’s 106-103 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilkinson puts up 24 as South Dakota State takes down Omaha 84-69
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Damon Wilkinson scored 24 points as South Dakota State beat Omaha 84-69 on Thursday. Wilkinson also contributed 19 rebounds and three blocks for the Jackrabbits (8-8, 1-0 Summit League). Matthew Mors went 7 of 11 from the field to add 16 points. Joe Sayler shot 5 for 12, including 3 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ring Malith’s 12 help SIU-Edwardsville take down Southern Indiana 59-55
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Ring Malith scored 12 points as SIU-Edwardsville beat Southern Indiana 59-55 on Thursday. Malith added six rebounds for the Cougars (9-5, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Jack Campion scored 11 points and added four steals. Arnas Sakenis shot 4 of 6 from the field and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Davis secures 89-80 win over CSU Northridge
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Connor Sevilla’s 23 points helped UC Davis defeat CSU Northridge 89-80 on Thursday. Sevilla shot 9 for 15, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc, for the Aggies (8-5, 1-1 Big West Conference). Marcus Wilson added 19 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 5 for 6 from beyond the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Australia batter Usman Khawaja to retire from international cricket after 88 test matches
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Veteran Australia batter Usman Khawaja has announced he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes test beginning Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. It will be the 39-year-old Khawaja’s 88th and final test — played at the ground where he began his first-class career. Khawaja informed his teammates on Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radakovic’s 18 help UT Martin take down Western Illinois 67-60
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Filip Radakovic’s 18 points helped UT Martin defeat Western Illinois 67-60 on Thursday. Radakovic had six rebounds and three steals for the Skyhawks (10-4, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Matas Deniusas added 12 points while going 5 of 13 and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line and had eight rebounds. Pedro ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance and 28 after her 1st
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne. The tournament said in a social media post Friday that the 45-year-old Williams would make a return to Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance. In 1998, she defeated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon-Indiana headed for a rematch, this time with a spot in the national title game at stake
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — When Indiana met Oregon in October, the game served as the best test yet of whether the Hoosiers were a one-year wonder or a program that was here to stay. They met that challenge with a double-digit win that snapped Oregon’s 18-game home winning streak. Next week comes a rematch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saints receiver Chris Olave expected to miss season finale at Atlanta after being hospitalized
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints leading receiver Chris Olave had to be hospitalized for treatment of a reported blood clot in his lung, virtually assuring he won’t play in the club’s regular-season finale at Atlanta on Sunday. “He obviously is navigating that with our medical staff,” Saints coach Kellen Moore said after Thursday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards leads way with 25 as No. 3 South Carolina wins 24th straight game over Alabama
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joyce Edwards scored 25 points and No. 3 South Carolina won its 24th straight game over previously undefeated Alabama 83-57 on Thursday to start Southeastern Conference play. Raven Johnson added 17 points for the Gamecocks (14-1, 1-0 SEC), who played without injured Ta’Niya Latson, who is second on the team with ... Read More »
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