January 15th, 2026
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No. 2 South Carolina women beat No. 4 Texas 68-65 to avenge only loss

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joyce Edwards had 14 points and eight rebounds, Tessa Johnson added 13 points and No. 2 South Carolina avenged its only loss this season by beating No. 4 Texas 68-65 on Thursday night for its 11th straight victory. Ta’Niya Latson scored 12 points and Raven Johnson came up with some big ... Read More »

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Kyler D’Augustino’s 28 lead IU Indianapolis past Robert Morris 96-93 in OT

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyler D’Augustino’s 28 points helped IU Indianapolis defeat Robert Morris 96-93 in overtime on Thursday. D’Augustino also contributed six assists for the Jaguars (5-15, 1-8 Horizon League). Jaxon Edwards scored 25 points off the bench, added 11 rebounds and shot 6 of 13 from the field and 13 for 15 from the ... Read More »

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Blakes scores 38 points, No. 5 Vanderbilt beats Mississippi State for first 18-0 start

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes scored a season-high 38 points and No. 5 Vanderbilt won its school-record 18th straight game to open the season, beating Mississippi State 89-84 on Thursday night. The Commodores are 5-0 in Southeastern Conference play for the first time since 1992-93, the season they opened 17-0. The 18-game winning streak ... Read More »

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Tonie Morgan has 26 points, 13 assists as No. 7 Kentucky women hold off Florida 94-89

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Tonie Morgan scored a season-high 26 points and had 13 assists to lead No. 7 Kentucky to a 94-89 win over Florida on Thursday night. The Wildcats (17-2, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) improved to 10-0 at home and fended off a late rally by the Gators (12-8, 0-5). Clara Strack had 21 ... Read More »

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Adin Hill returns to Golden Knights after nearly 3 months, Carter Hart goes on IR

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill started his first game in nearly three months, returning to the ice Thursday night to face Toronto after being on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Fellow goalie Carter Hart, who suffered a lower-body injury last week, was placed on IR, as well as forward ... Read More »

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Grace VanSlooten scores 22 and No. 15 Michigan State women top No. 24 Nebraska 73-71

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Grace VanSlooten scored 22 points and Juliann Woodward sank two free throws with 5.1 remaining in the game for No. 15 Michigan State to seal a 73-71 win over No. 24 Nebraska on Thursday night. Rashunda Jones added 15 points and Kennedy Blair had 14 for the Spartans (17-1, 6-1 ... Read More »

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Woman charged with arson after coulee grass fire

By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police have charged a 44-year-old Audrey Rae Small Legs with arson in connection with a grass fire that burned an area of the coulees near the Mountain View Cemetery earlier this week.   Lethbridge Police and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of a grass fire near ... Read More »

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Business instructor spoke about post holiday budgets

By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2026

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald With the new year in full swing, many people are focusing on their budgets, especially following weeks of increased spending over the holidays. While creating a budget is important, Chris Hotton, instructor in the School of Business at Lethbridge Polytechnic says it’s important that the data ... Read More »

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Olivia Olson scores 21 points in No. 8 Michigan’s 85-69 win over No. 25 Illinois

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Olivia Olson scored 21 points, including 15 in the first half, and Te’Yala Delfosse added 15 to lead No. 8 Michigan to a 85-69 victory over No. 25 Illinois on Thursday night. Mila Holloway added 13 points and Syla Swords had 11 for the Wolverines (15-2, 6-1 Big Ten). Michigan, ... Read More »

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Sarah Strong leads top-ranked UConn to 34th straight win, 99-50 over Villanova

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Sarah Strong had 24 points, nine rebounds and five blocks, and top-ranked UConn extended its winning streak to 34 games with a 99-50 blowout of Villanova on Thursday night. Azzi Fudd had 14 points, KK Arnold tied her season high with 13 points to go seven assists and four steals, and ... Read More »

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Athletes Unlimited announces star-studded roster for 5th season of women’s basketball

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Athletes Unlimited announced a final roster Thursday featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women’s basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville. The roster includes Tina Charles, the WNBA’s career leader in rebounds and field goals, who played overseas the past decade during the league’s offseason. WNBA ... Read More »

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