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Detroit Opera orchestra to set George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic hits to classical music
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — “I was strung out on Bach, and Beethoven was my thing. I dug jazz, I dug rock, anything with a swing” — or so goes Funkadelic’s 1978 groove “Cholly (Funk Getting Ready to Roll!).” Now Parliament-Funkadelic is going orchestral. The Detroit Opera will showcase some of funk maestro George Clinton ‘s and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami Heat hold off Chicago Bulls’ late rally for 116-113 victory
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Norman Powell scored 21 points, Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat held on for a 116-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Ayo Dosunmu had 23 points to lead the Bulls, who trailed by 13 in the fourth quarter and were down 104-92 with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Sundance Film Festival’s big moments and breakout movies
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The last Sundance Film Festival in Utah is drawing to a close this weekend. The Park City gathering was a wistful farewell to the place Robert Redford’s brainchild has called home for over 40 years and launched so many careers. Although the festival isn’t ending — it will start anew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin’s 21 help High Point down Presbyterian 84-81
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Rob Martin scored 21 points, including two free throws with six seconds left, as High Point beat Presbyterian 84-81 on Thursday night. Martin shot 6 of 15 from the field and 8 for 9 from the line for the Panthers (19-4, 7-1 Big South Conference). Terry Anderson added 18 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets edge Mavericks 123-121 to spoil Cooper Flagg’ 49-point game
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Kon Knueppel made two free throws with 4.1 seconds left for a career-high 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 on Thursday night, spoiling Duke roommate Cooper Flagg’s 49-point game. Flagg, who turned 19 in December, broke the NBA record for points in a game by a teen. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes become 3rd NHL team to rally from 2 goals down in final 2 minutes to win in regulation
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes put together one of the most improbable comebacks in NHL history on Thursday night. With three late goals, the Hurricanes became the first team in more than 30 years and third overall to rally from two goals down in the final two minutes to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Kane becomes highest-scoring US-born player during Red Wings’ shootout loss to Capitals
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout on Thursday night. Alex DeBrincat scored with 1:40 left and again with 51.1 seconds remaining, pulling the Red Wings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyman scores, Oilers come back to beat Sharks 4-3 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
EDMONTON — Zach Hyman scored one minute and six seconds into regulation and the Edmonton Oilers came all the way back to edge the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Thursday. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Oilers (28-19-8) in regulation, while Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard each scored and contributed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dillon Brooks scores career-high 40 on his own T-shirt night, leading Suns past Pistons 114-96
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored a career-high 40 points, Grayson Allen added 24 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 114-96 on Thursday night. The Suns kept a comfortable lead through much of the fourth, winning for the fifth time in seven games. They are 10 games above .500 for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murray scores 27, Nuggets beat Nets 107-103 in Porter’s return to Denver
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored nine of his 27 points in the final 2:26, and the Nuggets spoiled Michael Porter Jr.’s return to Denver with a 107-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. Porter had a season-high 38 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Brooklyn, which has lost seven straight. Tim Hardaway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams has 21, Lindenwood knocks off Southern Indiana 73-60
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Dontrez Williams’ 21 points helped Lindenwood defeat Southern Indiana 73-60 on Thursday night. Williams also contributed six rebounds and five steals for the Lions (13-9, 7-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Anias Futrell scored 20 points while going 5 of 14 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 8 ... Read More »
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