January 22nd, 2026
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Infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and Colorado Rockies finalize $12.8 million, 2-year contract

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies finalized a $12.8 million, two-year contract on Thursday. Castro spent last season with the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs, hitting .226 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs. He played all three outfield spots in addition to seeing time at third and shortstop. He even ... Read More »

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Bulls rally to beat Timberwolves 120-115, extend winning streak to 3 games

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Coby White scored 22 points, Josh Giddey added 21 off the bench, and Jalen Smith converted two clutch free throws late to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 120-115 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Chicago overcame a 14-point, first-half deficit and also withstood a 13-0 run from Minnesota in the ... Read More »

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Kraft scores 22 as North Dakota downs Oral Roberts 79-62

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Zach Kraft scored 22 points as North Dakota beat Oral Roberts 79-62 on Thursday night. Kraft went 8 of 9 from the field (6 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Fightin’ Hawks (11-12, 5-2 Summit League). Eli King scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 13, including 2 for 3 ... Read More »

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Blair scores 21 points; No. 13 Michigan State women hold off USC 74-68

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Kennedy Blair scored 21 points, and No. 13 Michigan State women held off Southern California’s late surge for a 74-68 victory on Thursday night. Michigan State opened the fourth quarter on a 13-5 run to stretch its lead to 66-54 with 5:15 remaining. Jazzy Davidson scored the last five points ... Read More »

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Walker and North Carolina A&T takes down Hofstra 79-78

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Lewis Walker scored 24 points to lead North Carolina A&T and Trent Middleton made a free throw with four seconds left as the Aggies defeated Hofstra 79-78 on Thursday night. Walker had seven rebounds for the Aggies (8-10, 1-6 Coastal Athletic Association). Middleton shot 7 of 18 from the field, including ... Read More »

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Walker and North Carolina A&T takes down Hofstra 79-78

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Lewis Walker scored 24 points to lead North Carolina A&T and Trent Middleton made a free throw with four seconds left as the Aggies defeated Hofstra 79-78 on Thursday night. Walker had seven rebounds for the Aggies (8-10, 1-6 Coastal Athletic Association). Middleton shot 7 of 18 from the field, including ... Read More »

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Nyle Ralph-Beyer’s 19 lead Sacred Heart past Canisius 69-66

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Nyle Ralph-Beyer scored 19 points as Sacred Heart beat Canisius 69-66 on Thursday. Ralph-Beyer went 7 of 14 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Pioneers (8-13, 4-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Dashon Gittens scored 16 points and added seven rebounds. Anquan Hill finished with 12 points. ... Read More »

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Oriol scores 32 points, hits late jumper to get North Florida past Eastern Kentucky 87-85

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kamrin Oriol made a jumper with two seconds left and finished with 32 points to lead North Florida over Eastern Kentucky 87-85 on Thursday night. Oriol shot 12 for 19 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Ospreys (4-16, 2-5 Atlantic Sun ... Read More »

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Joshua Beadle’s 32 lead Coastal Carolina past Texas State 72-70

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Joshua Beadle’s 32 points led Coastal Carolina past Texas State 72-70 on Thursday. Beadle had seven rebounds for the Chanticleers (12-9, 5-4 Sun Belt Conference). AJ Dancler scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 9 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Rasheed Jones ... Read More »

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Adam Olsen scores 26, South Alabama defeats James Madison 90-83

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Adam Olsen’s 26 points helped South Alabama defeat James Madison 90-83 on Thursday. Olsen shot 8 of 16 from the field, including 4 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line for the Jaguars (14-6, 5-3 Sun Belt Conference). JJ Wheat added 17 points off the ... Read More »

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Cunningham puts up 18, Morehead State beats Western Illinois 71-66

By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Davion Cunningham’s 18 points helped Morehead State defeat Western Illinois 71-66 on Thursday night. Cunningham also added six rebounds for the Eagles (10-10, 6-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Tamaury Releford added 12 points and nine rebounds. Anouar Mellouk finished with 11 points. Lucas Lorenzen led the way for the Leathernecks (4-16, 0-9) ... Read More »

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