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Djokovic and Alcaraz set to chase history in Australian Open final

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are both chasing history in the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday night. Djokovic, who shares the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, is chasing an unprecedented 25th major championship to become the most decorated tennis player of all time. Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, a ... Read More »

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Indiana faces Houston, seeks 4th straight home win

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Houston Rockets (30-17, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (13-36, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Pacers take on Houston. The Pacers have gone 10-16 in home games. Indiana is 6-28 against opponents over ... Read More »

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Memphis faces Minnesota, looks to stop home skid

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves (31-19, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-29, 12th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis plays Minnesota looking to end its four-game home losing streak. The Grizzlies are 14-17 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is fourth in the Western Conference with 33.9 defensive rebounds ... Read More »

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Charlotte takes on New Orleans, aims for 4th straight home win

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans (13-38, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (22-28, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Hornets play New Orleans. The Hornets have gone 10-13 at home. Charlotte is eighth in ... Read More »

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Orlando faces San Antonio for non-conference matchup

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Orlando Magic (25-22, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (32-16, third in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic visit the San Antonio Spurs in non-conference play. The Spurs are 16-6 on their home court. San Antonio has a 6-4 record in games decided by ... Read More »

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Adebayo, Heat take on the Bulls

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Chicago Bulls (24-25, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (26-24, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago faces Miami in Eastern Conference action Sunday. The Heat have gone 13-14 against Eastern Conference opponents. Miami is third in the league with 54.3 points in the paint led by ... Read More »

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Graham Ike scores 30 points in return from injury as No. 6 Gonzaga beats Saint Mary’s 73-65

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike scored 30 points in his first game back from injury and No. 6 Gonzaga beat rival Saint Mary’s 73-65 on Saturday night in their final West Coast Conference meeting at McCarthey Athletic Center. Jalen Warley had 10 points and seven rebounds as the Bulldogs (22-1, 10-0) won their 15th ... Read More »

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Ziga Sesko of Slovenia wins the boys’ final at the Australian Open; Ksenia Efremova wins the girls

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Slovenian Ziga Sesko lifted his game after a shaky first set to beat favored American Keaton Hanse 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday in the junior boys final at the Australian Open. Sesko had little time to savor his victory, other than to lift the trophy over his head at the after-match ... Read More »

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Chaka Khan, Cher, Whitney Houston, Fela Kuti get Grammys Life Achievement Awards

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti and Whitney Houston received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards on Saturday night. “Music has been my prayer, my healing, my joy, my truth,” Khan said as she accepted the award. “Through it, I ... Read More »

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David Fuchs scored 30 to propel San Francisco to 87-82 victory over Pacific

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — David Fuchs scored 30 points to lead San Francisco to an 87-82 victory over Pacific on Saturday night. Fuchs made 11 of 18 shots with a 3-pointer and 7 of 9 free throws for the Dons (14-10, 6-5 West Coast Conference), adding nine rebounds. Tyrone Riley IV added 16 points and ... Read More »

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Shakur Stevenson dominates Teofimo Lopez to become a 4-division champion

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez to win a title in a fourth weight class, taking a unanimous decision Saturday night to capture the WBO junior welterweight belt. The unbeaten Stevenson (25-0) was in control the whole way, hardly getting hit in the early rounds and opening a cut over Lopez’s left ... Read More »

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