January 17th, 2026
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Hopkins scores 20 as St. John’s takes down Villanova 86-79

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Hopkins had 20 points in St. John’s 86-79 victory over Villanova on Saturday. Hopkins had six rebounds for the Red Storm (13-5, 6-1 Big East Conference). Ian Jackson scored 18 points, going 7 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the ... Read More »

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Pinkins’ floater with 18.8 seconds left helps Ole Miss beat Mississippi State 68-67

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Ilias Kamardine and AJ Storr scored 17 points apiece, Patton Pinkins made the go-ahead jumper with 18.8 seconds left, and Mississippi beat Mississippi State 68-67 on Saturday night for its third win in a row. Malik Dia had eight points on 3-of-10 shooting and 11 rebounds for Ole Miss (11-7, 3-2 ... Read More »

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Feroah’s 16 lead Southern Utah past Abilene Christian 74-52

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Jaiden Feroah had 16 points and 10 rebounds in Southern Utah’s 74-52 win against Abilene Christian on Saturday night. Isaiah Cottrell scored 13 points and added 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Thunderbirds (6-13, 2-4 Western Athletic Conference). Dylan Jones finished with 13 points. The Wildcats (10-9, 2-4) were ... Read More »

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Josh Allen wipes away tears after another playoff loss and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Josh Allen knows all about heartbreaking losses in the playoffs. After yet another one Saturday, he stood at a microphone and wiped away tears. This might have been the best chance for Allen and the Bills to get to the Super Bowl. He’s heard that, too, and after he committed four of ... Read More »

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Bruins beat Blackhawks 5-2, extend winning streak to six games

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Mason Lohrei scored two goals and the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to six games. Charlie McAvoy, Viktor Arvidsson and Marat Khusnutdinov also scored goals while Joonas Korpisalo made 22 saves for the Bruins, who have won eight of their last 11 ... Read More »

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49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey injured in playoff game against Seahawks, returns in 3rd quarter

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was injured in the first half of Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks before returning in the second half. McCaffrey sustained a stinger in the second quarter, according to the 49ers, and returned late in the third quarter after being ruled ... Read More »

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Byrd, Davis lead San Diego State past New Mexico 83-79

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Miles Byrd led San Diego State with 21 points and BJ Davis secured the victory with a jump shot with 10 seconds left as the Aztecs knocked off New Mexico 83-79 on Saturday night. Byrd added eight rebounds, three steals, and four blocks for the Aztecs (13-4, 7-0 Mountain West Conference). ... Read More »

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Bam Adebayo scores 30, Andrew Wiggins’ late 3 lifts Heat past Thunder 122-120

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Andrew Wiggins’ 3-pointer with 31 seconds left put Miami up for good, Bam Adebayo scored 30 points with a career-best six 3s and the Heat defeated the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 122-120 on Saturday night. Norman Powell scored 19 for Miami, while Pelle Larsson finished with 16. Simone Fontecchio and Myron ... Read More »

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Caufield scores in OT as Canadiens beat Senators 6-5

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Montreal scored three straight goals, including Cole Caufield’s second of the game 33 seconds into overtime, to give the Canadiens a 6-5 come-from-behind win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Trailing 5-3 late in the third period, Montreal pulled goaltender Samuel Montembeault and got within one with 4:24 remaining when Juraj ... Read More »

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Worthy scores 22 in UC Riverside’s 81-72 victory against Cal State Fullerton

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Marqui Worthy scored 22 points as UC Riverside beat Cal State Fullerton 81-72 on Saturday night. Worthy had three steals for the Highlanders (7-12, 2-5 Big West Conference). Andrew Henderson scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. BJ Kolly had 12 points for the Highlanders, who snapped a six-game losing streak. ... Read More »

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Sykes’ 34 lead Long Beach State past Cal State Northridge 87-80

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Gavin Sykes put up 34 points as Long Beach State beat Cal State Northridge 87-80 on Saturday night. Sykes shot 8 for 18 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 15 of 16 from the free-throw line for the Beach (8-11, 4-3 Big West Conference). Rob Diaz III scored 18 points ... Read More »

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