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Cozens OT winner lifts Hurricanes past Swift Current
By Lethbridge Herald on January 2nd, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes started off the new calendar year on the right foot picking up a 4-3 win in overtime over the Swift Current Broncos on Friday night. “I liked our response in the third.” Hurricanes head coach Matt Anholt said in a postgame interview. “I think for the most part, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dai Dai Ames’ four-point play in final seconds lifts Cal to 72-71 victory over Notre Dame
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Dai Dai Ames had a four-point play with five seconds left, scoring 18 of his 23 points in the second half to rally California to a 72-71 victory over Notre Dame on Friday night. Ames’ heroics also included a 3-pointer with 11 seconds remaining that cut Notre Dame’s lead to 69-68. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Danila Yurov scores 2 goals, Quinn Hughes has 4 assists as surging Wild beat Ducks 5-2
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Danila Yurov scored twice, Quinn Hughes had four assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Friday night. Kirill Kaprizov, Yakov Trenin and Nico Sturm also scored for the Wild, who earned a point for the fifth straight game (3-0-2). Filip Gustavsson stopped 26 shots. Minnesota is 22-4-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beniers scores in shootout, Seattle Kraken outlast Vancouver Canucks for 4-3 win
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
VANCOUVER — Matty Beniers scored the decisive shootout goal and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 4-3 win over the Canucks in Vancouver on Friday. Cale Fleury, Chandler Stephenson and Ben Meyers all scored for the Kraken (18-14-7) in regulation. The visitors, who were coming off a 4-1 home win over the Nashville Predators ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riley scores 22 to propel San Francisco past San Diego 74-64
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyrone Riley IV scored 22 points and San Francisco beat San Diego 74-64 on Friday night. Riley shot 9 for 15 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Dons (10-6, 2-1 West Coast Conference). Legend Smiley added 15 points and Ryan Beasley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic and James lead Lakers’ rally to beat shorthanded Grizzlies 128-121
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 34 points — half on free throws — and LeBron James added 31 as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 on Friday night to open a two-game set. The teams will meet again Sunday in Los Angeles. Doncic had eight assists and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten Huskers appreciate the love but say wins over ranked teams no longer justify court storms
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s Rienk Mast and Jamarques Lawrence sent a message to the home fans after their victory Friday night over No. 9 Michigan State: Thanks for the support, but please quit storming the court. Fans poured onto the floor at the final buzzer to celebrate the 58-56 victory that extended the 13th-ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paulius Murauskas scores 24 as Saint Mary’s beats Portland 78-57
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Paulius Murauskas had 24 points in Saint Mary’s 78-57 victory over Portland on Friday night. Murauskas added seven rebounds and five assists for the Gaels (14-2, 3-0 West Coast Conference). Rory Hawke had 11 points and Harry Wessels scored 10. Jermaine Ballisager Webb finished with 13 points and seven rebounds for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder beat short-handed Warriors 131-94
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and seven assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 131-94 win Friday night. Stephen Curry sat out because of a left ankle sprain and backcourt mate Jimmy Butler became ill earlier in the day. Draymond Green rested, while Jonathan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Hammond scores 20 to lead Santa Clara over Pepperdine 82-63
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christian Hammond had 20 points in Santa Clara’s 82-63 victory over Pepperdine on Friday night. Hammond added six rebounds for the Broncos (12-4, 3-0 West Coast Conference). Elijah Mahi had 15 points and Bukky Oboye scored 13 on 6-for-8 shooting. Danilo Dozic and Yonatan Levy led the way for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robby Ashford leads Wake Forest past Mississippi State 43-29 in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Robby Ashford threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 50 yards and two scores, Koredell Bartley scored on a 100-yard kickoff return and Wake Forest beat Mississippi State 43-29 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday night, earning coach Jake Dickert a mayonnaise bath. Ashford threw TD passes ... Read More »
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