January 24th, 2026
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NBA game in Minneapolis between Warriors and Timberwolves postponed after ICE shooting

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors was postponed on Saturday afternoon following another fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. The league announced the decision was made to “prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community” after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed in a confrontation ... Read More »

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Canada’s Maltais earns bronze at speedskating World Cup in last race before Olympics

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

INZELL — Canada’s Valerie Maltais earned bronze in the women’s 3,000 metres at a speedskating World Cup on Saturday in her final race before the Milan Cortina Olympics. Maltais, from La Baie, Que., finished in three minutes 59.92 seconds in the last long-distance race of the season. Norway’s Ragne Wiklund of Norway crossed the finish ... Read More »

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Georgetown secures 81-78 win against Providence

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — KJ Lewis scored 21 of his 26 points after halftime in Georgetown’s 81-78 victory over Providence on Saturday to end the Hoyas’ six-game losing streak. Lewis also contributed five rebounds for the Hoyas (10-10, 2-7 Big East Conference). Vincent Iwuchukwu shot 5 of 8 from the field and 4 for 4 ... Read More »

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Hoosiers and their fans brave a strong winter storm to celebrate the school’s 1st national title

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

The Indiana Hoosiers took one last stroll from Assembly Hall to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, waving to the crowd, signing autographs and trading fist bumps with the fans who lined the way. Then the Hoosiers walked onto their home field for the first time as national champions. This was a scene even the most loyal ... Read More »

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Williams scores 19 in UNC Wilmington’s 75-67 win against Hampton

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Greedy Williams’ 19 points helped UNC Wilmington defeat Hampton 75-67 on Saturday. Williams also contributed seven assists for the Seahawks (18-3, 7-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Patrick Wessler scored 16 points while going 6 of 10 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds. Nolan Hodge shot 4 ... Read More »

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NBA postpones Warriors-Timberwolves game at the Target Center ‘to prioritize the safety and security’ of the community

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — NBA postpones Warriors-Timberwolves game at the Target Center ‘to prioritize the safety and security’ of the community. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Hornets post 119-115 win over young Wizards, whose starting 5 had an average age of 20.64 years

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Miller scored 21 points as the Charlotte Hornets beat Washington 119-115 Saturday, sending the Wizards to their ninth straight loss. Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball each scored 20 points, Kon Knueppel added 16 and Moussa Diabate 11 as the Hornets won consecutive games for the first time since January 3-5 ... Read More »

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Walker scores 33 as N.C. A&T knocks off Towson 80-73

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Lewis Walker scored 33 points as N.C. A&T beat Towson 80-73 on Saturday. Walker added seven rebounds for the Aggies (9-10, 2-6 Coastal Athletic Association). Dwayne Pierce scored 12 points while shooting 5 for 7, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc. Zamoku Weluche-Ume recorded a double-double with 11 points ... Read More »

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Walker scores 33 as N.C. A&T knocks off Towson 80-73

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Lewis Walker scored 33 points as N.C. A&T beat Towson 80-73 on Saturday. Walker added seven rebounds for the Aggies (9-10, 2-6 Coastal Athletic Association). Dwayne Pierce scored 12 points while shooting 5 for 7, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc. Zamoku Weluche-Ume recorded a double-double with 11 points ... Read More »

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Monmouth takes down Campbell 88-73

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — Justin Ray scored 24 points as Monmouth beat Campbell 88-73 on Saturday. Ray also contributed six rebounds for the Hawks (10-11, 4-4 Coastal Athletic Association). Jason Rivera-Torres scored 19 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished six assists. Jack Collins shot 6 of 10 from the field and 4 of 8 ... Read More »

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Reeves scores 29, grabs 18 rebounds, and Charleston defeats Elon 80-70

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Christian Reeves scored 29 points as Charleston beat Elon 80-70 on Saturday. Reeves added 18 rebounds for the Cougars (13-8, 6-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Colby Duggan scored 17 points and added five assists. Martin Kalu had 10 points and went 4 of 5 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point ... Read More »

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