December 31st, 2025
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‘I wish I had an answer’: Home ice woes haunt struggling Vancouver Canucks

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

VANCOUVER — Most NHL teams would be excited for an upcoming homestand. That may not be the case for the Vancouver Canucks. The team has struggled mightily at Rogers Arena this season, falling to 4-12-1 at home with an ugly 6-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. They’ve now lost four straight games in ... Read More »

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Sceptres left looking for adjustments after being unable to solve Nicole Hensley

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres tilted the ice for much of the final two periods, but just could not figure out Nicole Hensley. The Minnesota Frost goaltender put on a clinic in her 31-save outing to lead her Professional Women’s Hockey League team to a 5-1 victory over Toronto on Tuesday. On the other hand, ... Read More »

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Woll stands tall as short-handed Maple Leafs dump Devils 4-0

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

TORONTO — The odds were stacked against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who on Tuesday were playing their third game in four nights since the Christmas break and were without key injured players Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Chris Tanev. But the Maple Leafs hunkered down and benefited from a superb performance from netminder Joseph Woll ... Read More »

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Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan’s cricketers at T20 World Cup

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Rashid Khan was named Afghanistan captain of a 15-man squad announced on Wednesday for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Left-arm fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi and all-rounder Gulbadin Naib were included after both were left out of the white-ball tour of Bangladesh in October. Pace bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who ... Read More »

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Jennings, Appalachian State Mountaineers take on the Old Dominion Monarchs

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-6, 1-1 Sun Belt) at Old Dominion Monarchs (4-10, 1-1 Sun Belt) Norfolk, Virginia; Wednesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kasen Jennings and Appalachian State take on Jordan Battle and Old Dominion in Sun Belt play. The Monarchs are 4-1 on their home court. Old Dominion is ninth in the Sun Belt ... Read More »

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Lehigh hosts Bell and Army

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

Army Black Knights (6-7) at Lehigh Mountain Hawks (4-9) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Army visits Lehigh after Jaxson Bell scored 24 points in Army’s 95-85 overtime win against the Binghamton Bearcats. The Mountain Hawks are 3-2 in home games. Lehigh is ninth in the Patriot League with 7.3 offensive rebounds per ... Read More »

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Candelino leads Lipscomb against Jacksonville after 20-point game

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

Jacksonville Dolphins (5-8) at Lipscomb Bisons (7-6) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lipscomb plays Jacksonville after Ross Candelino scored 20 points in Lipscomb’s 89-62 loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Bisons have gone 5-0 in home games. Lipscomb has a 1-0 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Dolphins ... Read More »

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Bradley faces Belmont following Johnson’s 22-point game

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

Bradley Braves (10-4, 3-0 MVC) at Belmont Bruins (12-2, 2-1 MVC) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bradley visits Belmont after Jaquan Johnson scored 22 points in Bradley’s 76-68 victory against the Evansville Purple Aces. The Bruins have gone 5-1 in home games. Belmont averages 85.0 points and has outscored opponents by 15.9 ... Read More »

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Youngstown State hosts Robinson and Oakland

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

Oakland Golden Grizzlies (6-8, 2-1 Horizon League) at Youngstown State Penguins (8-6, 2-2 Horizon League) Youngstown, Ohio; Thursday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oakland visits Youngstown State after Brody Robinson scored 27 points in Oakland’s 88-73 loss to the Wright State Raiders. The Penguins are 5-1 in home games. Youngstown State is 1-1 in games ... Read More »

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Fordham Rams play the Dayton Flyers, aim for 4th straight victory

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

Fordham Rams (9-4) at Dayton Flyers (9-4) Dayton, Ohio; Wednesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fordham seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Dayton. The Flyers are 7-1 in home games. Dayton is sixth in the A-10 at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 70.3 points while holding opponents to 43.8% shooting. The ... Read More »

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Denker leads Northern Colorado against Montana State

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

Northern Colorado Bears (10-3) at Montana State Bobcats (6-7) Bozeman, Montana; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado takes on Montana State after Quinn Denker scored 33 points in Northern Colorado’s 86-81 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes. The Bobcats are 3-1 in home games. Montana State is eighth in the Big Sky with 22.5 ... Read More »

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