January 17th, 2026
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Kansas State women dominate glass to knock off undefeated No. 17 Texas Tech 65-59

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Four players scored in double figures as the Kansas State women used a dominant team rebounding performance to beat previously undefeated No. 17 Texas Tech 65-59 on Saturday. Tess Heal led the Wildcats (10-9, 3-3 Big 12) with 12 points, four rebounds and three steals. Gina Garcia, Jordan Speiser and Taryn ... Read More »

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No. 2 Iowa State loses second straight, 79-70 to Cincinnati

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Day Day Thomas scored 19 points to lead Cincinnati to a 79-70 win Saturday over No. 2 Iowa State, which has lost two straight after winning its first 16 games. Milan Momcilovic scored a career-high 34 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, for the Cyclones (16-2, 3-2 Big 12) who were looking to rebound ... Read More »

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Zibanejad sets Rangers’ record for power-play goals, ties team hat trick record in win over Flyers

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers’ all-time leader in power-play goals and his three-goal performance tied the team record for most career hat tricks in New York’s 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. The 32-year-old Swede scored with a man advantage at 5:38 of the second period, giving him 117 power-play ... Read More »

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Wide receiver Malachi Toney’s rapid rise has Miami on the brink of a national title

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Malachi Toney was just 17 years old when he introduced himself to the college football world by hauling in a 28-yard touchdown pass in Miami’s season-opening win against Notre Dame, then turning and blowing a kiss to Hurricanes fans at Hard Rock Stadium. Both quarterback Carson Beck and coach Mario ... Read More »

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Mobley Jr.’s 28 points push Ohio State over UCLA 86-74

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Mobley Jr. scored a career-high 28 points and knocked down a career-high six 3-pointers as Ohio State pulled away in the second half for an 86-74 win over UCLA on Saturday. Bruce Thornton added 21 points and eight rebounds, while Devin Royal finished with 22 points and nine rebounds for ... Read More »

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Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn’t on the list

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

ROME, Italy (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House said Saturday. Vance will be joined by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, second lady Usha Vance, U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta and a group of Olympic ... Read More »

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Adair scores 17 off the bench, Loyola (MD) takes down Boston University 74-57

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

BALTIMORE (AP) — Emmett Adair scored 17 points off the bench to lead Loyola (MD) over Boston University 74-57 on Saturday. Adair shot 6 for 11 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Greyhounds (6-13, 2-4 Patriot League). Braeden Speed shot 4 for 11 (3 for ... Read More »

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New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach fresh off his firing by the Baltimore Ravens

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as coach on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The sides began working on a contract Wednesday night when it became clear that Harbaugh was ... Read More »

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Labaron Philon’s 23 points and Aiden Sherrell’s 21 help No. 18 Alabama beat Oklahoma 83-81

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Labaron Philon scored 23 points, Aiden Sherrell added 21 and No. 18 Alabama beat Oklahoma 83-81 on Saturday. Oklahoma inbounded the ball with 4.1 seconds left and went for the win, but Nijel Pack missed a long 3-pointer and the Sooners couldn’t get a shot off after corralling the offensive rebound. ... Read More »

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Old Dominion wins 75-73 over Appalachian State

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Battle scored 25 points as Old Dominion beat Appalachian State 75-73 on Saturday. Battle had seven rebounds for the Monarchs (6-14, 3-5 Sun Belt Conference). LJ Thomas and Jared Turner scored nine points apiece. Alonzo Dodd finished with 27 points, nine assists and two steals for the Mountaineers (11-9, 4-4). ... Read More »

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New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach, AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »

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