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Tyon Grant-Foster helps No. 7 Gonzaga survive challenge from Seattle and win 80-72 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Tyon Grant-Foster made three straight baskets in overtime to give No. 7 Gonzaga its first lead since early in the first half, and the Bulldogs rallied for an 80-72 win over Seattle on Friday night in the first meeting between the cross-state programs since 1980. Braden Huff scored 28 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Momcilovic’s 8 3-pointers, Jefferson’s triple-double lead No. 3 Iowa State past Mountaineers 80-59
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Milan Momcilovic made eight 3-pointers and scored 26 points, Joshua Jefferson had a triple-double and No. 3 Iowa State beat West Virginia 80-59 in its Big 12 opener Friday night. The Cyclones’ 14-0 start matched the 2013-14 team for the best in program history. Iowa State broke open a close game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jennings throws for 278 yards to lead SMU to 24-19 Holiday Bowl win over No. 21 Arizona
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kevin Jennings threw for 278 yards, highlighted by an 80-yard completion on a razzle-dazzle play on the second play from scrimmage, and SMU beat No. 21 Arizona 24-19 in the Holiday Bowl on Friday night. Jennings completed 21 of 32 passes, and set up two touchdown runs by T.J. Harden and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers beat Panthers 5-1 in Winter Classic
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Send the New York Rangers outdoors, and they become unbeatable. Mika Zibanejad had a hat trick, Artemi Panarin scored twice and the Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in the Sunshine State. Alexis Lafrenière had three assists and Igor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell’s 33 points propel Cavaliers past short-handed Nuggets
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Darius Garland had 18 points and eight assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 113-108 on Friday night. De’Andre Hunter added 16 points and Jarrett Allen had eight points and 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who trailed 105-101 with 4:43 remaining before scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Nebraska remains unbeaten with 58-56 win over No. 9 Spartans, extends streak to 18 games
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rienk Mast hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:51 left and finished with 19 points to lead No. 13 Nebraska to a 58-56 victory over No. 9 Michigan State on Friday night. Fans rushed the court at the final buzzer as the Cornhuskers (14-0, 3-0 Big Ten) won their 18th straight game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Booker scores 20 in 1st quarter, finishes with 33 as Suns rout Kings 129-102
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 33 points, 20 in the first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half for a 129-102 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Dillon Brooks scored 18 points and Mark Williams had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Suns, who have won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eric Parnell scores 19, leads Fairleigh Dickinson over Mercyhurst 74-67 in NEC opener
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Eric Parnell had 19 points in Fairleigh Dickinson’s 74-67 victory over Mercyhurst on Friday night in a Northeast Conference opener. Parnell shot 6 for 12, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Knights (4-10, 1-0). Taeshaud Jackson added 16 points and 12 rebounds. Joey Niesman shot 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toby Harris scores 25 to help Iona fend off Siena 75-72
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Toby Harris scored 25 points and Iona held on for a 75-72 victory over Siena on Friday night. Harris went 9 of 15 from the field (6 for 12 from 3-point range) for the Gaels (10-5, 2-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Keshawn Williams had 11 points and CJ Anthony scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Nebraska remains unbeaten with 58-56 win over No. 13 Spartans, extends streak to 18 games
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rienk Mast hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:51 left and finished with 19 points to lead No. 13 Nebraska to a 58-56 victory over No. 9 Michigan State on Friday night. Fans rushed the court at the final buzzer as the Cornhuskers (14-0, 3-0 Big Ten) won their 18th straight game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zibanejad nets hat trick, Rangers rout Panthers 5-1 in outdoor game in Miami
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Send the New York Rangers outdoors, and they become unbeatable. Mika Zibanejad had a hat trick, Artemi Panarin scored twice and the Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in the Sunshine State. Alexis Lafrenière had three assists and Igor ... Read More »
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