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Nate Bittle, Takai Simpkins lead Oregon to 64-54 victory over Maryland
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Nate Bittle and Takai Simpkins both had 16 points and Oregon trailed for less than a minute in a 64-54 victory over Maryland on Friday night. Bittle made 6 of 10 shots with a 3-pointer for the Ducks (8-6, 1-2 Big Ten Conference), adding seven rebounds while blocking five shots. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morez Johnson Jr. scores career-high 29 points in No. 2 Michigan’s 96-66 win over No. 24 USC
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Morez Johnson Jr. scored a career-high 29 points, including 17 in the first half, and No. 2 Michigan beat No. 24 Southern California 96-66 on Friday night. Roddy Gayle Jr. added 12 points for the Wolverines (13-0, 3-0 Big Ten), and Will Tschetter, Trey McKenney and L.J. Cason each scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champagnie scores season-high 20 points to lead the Wizards to a 119-99 win over the Nets
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Champagnie scored a season-high 20 points and the Washington Wizards continued their recent improvement with a 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Alex Sarr added 19 points and CJ McCollum scored 17 for the Wizards, who still have the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference (9-23) but have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Najimi George scores 14, New Haven takes down Stonehill 70-55
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
SOUTH EASTON, Mass. (AP) — Najimi George scored 14 points as New Haven beat Stonehill 70-55 on Friday. George went 5 of 10 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Chargers (6-8, 1-0 Northeast Conference). Aidan Losiewicz scored 13 points while going 5 of 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finland stuns 2-time defending champ US 4-3 in OT in world junior quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Arttu Valola scored at 2:11 of overtime and Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 on Friday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals. Michigan State’s Lee Ryker tied it for the United States with 1:33 left in regulation and Notre Dame goalie Nick Kempf off for an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Joe Flacco appreciative of his chance to play for the Bengals
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — After opening the season as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns facing the Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Flacco will close the season as the backup for the Bengals as they face the Browns on Sunday. Flacco was dealt to the Bengals in October and made six starts for the Bengals while Joe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles to rest some starters in finale with No. 2 seed in NFC playoffs at stake
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Washington (4-12) at Philadelphia (11-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 3 1/2. Against the Spread: Commanders 6-10; Eagles 10-6 Series record: Commanders lead 89-85-5 Last meeting: Saquon Barkley ran for 132 yards and a touchdown, Jalen Hurts passed for 185 yards and two scores and the Eagles clinched the NFC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah speedskater Casey Dawson enjoys a ‘villain arc’ as he earns an Olympic spot at 5,000 meters
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Four years after showing up late for the Beijing Olympics and missing one of his races because of a case of COVID-19, U.S. long track speedskater Casey Dawson is enjoying what he jokingly terms his “villain arc,” peaking at the right time ahead of the Milan Cortina Games. Dawson secured a spot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers and Rangers play outdoor hockey game in Miami, replete with snow and fire
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — There was snow. There was fire. And after years of planning, there was hockey on a baseball field in Miami. The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers dropped the puck Friday night in the 44th outdoor game in NHL history. It was the first for Florida, which has won the last two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rifle-toting police will patrol the 5th Ashes cricket test in Sydney following Bondi shootings
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Police with long-armed rifles, a rarity at sporting events in Australia, will patrol the final Ashes cricket test in Sydney starting Sunday as part of heightened security measures following the Bondi Beach terror attack in the city. Uniformed and mounted police along with public order and riot squad officers will watch over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots chasing 1st sweep of Dolphins since 2016 in regular-season finale
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Miami (7-9) at New England (13-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Patriots by 10 1/2 Against the spread: Dolphins 8-8; Patriots 10-5-1 Series record: Dolphins lead 64-56 Last meeting: Patriots won 33-27 in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Sept. 14, 2025. Last week: Dolphins beat Buccaneers 20-17; Patriots beat Jets 42-10. Dolphins offense: ... Read More »
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