December 31st, 2025
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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers believes he’ll have options if he chooses to play again in 2026

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers isn’t talking like someone who’s on the verge of retirement. Maybe because there’s a chance he’s not. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, who recently turned 42, didn’t shut the door completely on returning in 2026 when asked about it on Wednesday. The four-time MVP, who stressed he didn’t “really want to ... Read More »

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Banchero’s basket in final seconds leads Magic to a 112-110 win over the Pacers

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 29 points and 10 rebounds and hit the go-ahead basket with 7.5 seconds remaining as the Orlando Magic rallied from a 10-point, third-quarter deficit and beat Indiana 112-110 on Wednesday, sending the Pacers to their 10th consecutive loss. As the clock was winding down in regulation, Banchero backed down ... Read More »

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Virginia Tech pulls away from No. 21 Virginia in triple overtime for 95-85 win

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Ben Hammond scored a career-high 30 points to lift Virginia Tech to a 95-85 triple-overtime victory against No. 21 Virginia on Wednesday. Hammond, who came off the bench, made just 7 of 16 from the floor, but hit 16 of 18 from the free-throw line for the Hokies (12-2, 1-0 Atlantic ... Read More »

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Packers claim Trevon Diggs one day after Cowboys waived the veteran cornerback

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Trevon Diggs was claimed by the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, a day after the Dallas Cowboys waived the 2021 All-Pro cornerback. This move enables Green Bay to boost its injury-riddled secondary by taking a chance on a two-time Pro Bowl selection seeking a career reset. Diggs had an NFL-leading ... Read More »

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Kermoury scores 22, Northeastern knocks off N.C. A&T 85-74

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — William Kermoury and Xavier Abreu had 22 points apiece in Northeastern’s 85-74 victory against North Carolina A&T on Wednesday. Kermoury went 7 of 10 from the field (6 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Huskies (5-8, 1-1 Coastal Athletic Association) and Abreu shot 8 of 15 from the field and ... Read More »

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Kermoury scores 22, Northeastern knocks off N.C. A&T 85-74

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — William Kermoury and Xavier Abreu had 22 points apiece in Northeastern’s 85-74 victory against North Carolina A&T on Wednesday. Kermoury went 7 of 10 from the field (6 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Huskies (5-8, 1-1 Coastal Athletic Association) and Abreu shot 8 of 15 from the field and ... Read More »

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Sumler scores 29, Charleston Southern downs Gardner-Webb 89-79 in Big South Conference opener

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — A’lahn Sumler scored 29 points as Charleston Southern beat Gardner-Webb 89-79 on Wednesday in a Big South Conference opener. Sumler shot 10 for 19 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Buccaneers (10-6, 1-0). Luke Williams hit four 3-pointers and scored ... Read More »

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Dennis Parker Jr. scores 24 points, Radford wins 76-69 against South Carolina Upstate

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Dennis Parker Jr. had 24 points in Radford’s 76-69 victory over South Carolina Upstate in a Big South Conference opener on Wednesday. Parker also contributed seven rebounds for the Highlanders (8-8). Jaylon Johnson scored 14 points and added seven rebounds. Del Jones finished with 12 points, while adding six rebounds. Carmelo ... Read More »

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Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt sparks Hampton to 63-62 victory over Towson

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt had a go-ahead three-point play with 28 seconds left, scoring 15 and rallying Hampton to a 63-62 victory over Towson on Wednesday. Gaines-Wyatt shot 4 of 8 from the field and 7 for 9 from the free-throw line for the Pirates (8-7, 2-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Daniel Johnson added ... Read More »

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Scott scores 24, Van Gytenbeek adds 17, No. 22 Baylor women beat Oklahoma State 77-68

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Taliah Scott scored 24 points, Jana Van Gytenbeek added eight of her 17 in the fourth quarter, and No. 22 Baylor erased a 19-point second-half deficit on Wednesday to beat Oklahoma State 77-68. Scott made 5 of 8 from the field and 13 of 15 from the free-throw line for Baylor ... Read More »

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O’Keefe scores 19 as Columbia downs Division-III Penn State-Abington 106-51

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerard O’Keefe had 19 points in Columbia’s 106-51 win over Division-III Penn State-Abington on Wednesday. O’Keefe went 7 of 11 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Lions (11-3). Mason Ritter scored 16 points, shooting 7 of 12 from the field and 2 for 3 from the ... Read More »

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