February 1st, 2026
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No. 7 Louisville women extend win streak to 14 games with 71-59 victory over Cal

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Tajianna Roberts scored 21 points and No. 7 Louisville extended its winning streak to 14 games with a 71-59 victory over California on Sunday. The Cardinals (21-3, 11-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) remained tied with No. 20 Duke atop the ACC standings. The Blue Devils routed visiting Wake Forest 80-44 on Sunday. ... Read More »

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Pisa fires coach Alberto Gilardino after dismal run of 1 win in 23 games

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

PISA, Italy (AP) — Pisa fired coach Alberto Gilardino on Sunday after just one win in 23 games in Serie A. Saturday’s 3-1 loss at home to Sassuolo proved to be Gilardino’s last match, with Pisa above last-place Hellas Verona on goal difference and four points from safety. Pisa said it was a “humanly and ... Read More »

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Burton hits winning 3-pointer, scores 25 to rally Rider to 81-78 victory over Saint Peter’s

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Aasim “Flash” Burton hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left, scoring 25 to rally Rider to an 81-78 victory over Saint Peter’s on Sunday. Burton also grabbed six rebounds for the Broncs (3-18, 2-10 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Zion Cruz added 16 points and Davis Bynum scored 11. Brent Bland ... Read More »

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Booker, Carlton score 16 each as No. 4 Texas beats No. 10 Oklahoma 78-70

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Madison Booker and Justice Carlton scored 16 points each to lead No. 4 Texas to a 78-70 victory over No. 10 Oklahoma on Sunday. Jordan Lee scored 14 and freshman Aaliyah Crump added 12 points off the bench as Texas (21-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) won its 38th straight home game and ... Read More »

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Riley scores 35, hits go-ahead FTs with 14 seconds left, ECU beats Florida Atlantic 76-75

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Joran Riley led the East Carolina Pirates with 35 points, which included two free throws with 14 seconds left, and the Pirates defeated Florida Atlantic 76-75 on Sunday. Riley had nine rebounds and five assists for the Pirates (7-15, 2-7 American Athletic Conference). Demitri Gardner added 12 points, five rebounds ... Read More »

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Monroe puts up 23, Quinnipiac defeats Fairfield 72-65

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Amarri Monroe had 23 points in Quinnipiac’s 72-65 win against Fairfield on Sunday. Monroe also contributed 13 rebounds for the Bobcats (15-9, 8-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Jaden Zimmerman scored 14 points, going 5 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from ... Read More »

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McEldon scores 14 as Mount St. Mary’s defeats Manhattan 72-65

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Luke McEldon had 14 points in Mount St. Mary’s 72-65 victory against Manhattan on Sunday. McEldon shot 7 of 11 from the field for the Mountaineers (10-14, 6-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Arlandus Keyes scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 9, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc and ... Read More »

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Trail Blazers send Reath and draft picks to Hawks for Krejci

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers acquired forward Vit Krejci from the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in exchange for injured center Duop Reath and a pair of draft picks. Krejci has averaged 9.0 points and 2.1 rebounds and 22.3 minutes this season. In his fifth NBA season, Krejci has made 42.3% of his ... Read More »

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Pickett scores 21, Wright State beats Green Bay 83-75

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Kellen Pickett had 21 points in Wright State’s 83-75 victory against Green Bay on Sunday. Pickett also contributed eight rebounds for the Raiders (15-8, 10-2 Horizon League). Solomon Callaghan shot 3 for 6 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line to add 15 ... Read More »

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Carter Bjerke hits 10 3-pointers, scores 30 to lead St. Thomas-Minnesota over Kansas City 99-64

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Carter Bjerke hit a career-best 10 3-pointers on his way to a career-high 30 points, propeling St. Thomas-Minnesota to a 99-64 romp over Kansas City on Sunday. Bjerke missed just four times from beyond the arc for the Tommies (18-6, 7-2 Summit League). Nick Janowski totaled 16 points and five ... Read More »

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Blackwell scores 13, Marist takes down Niagara 58-46

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Rhyjon Blackwell scored 13 points as Marist beat Niagara 58-46 on Sunday. Blackwell shot 3 of 7 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line for the Red Foxes (15-7, 9-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Elijah Lewis added 10 points while finishing 4 of 10 from the floor and ... Read More »

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