January 24th, 2026
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Mbappé’s brace at Villarreal lifts Real Madrid into La Liga lead

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Despite a coaching change and some poor play that irked its fans, Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga after Klyian Mbappé scored a brace in a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday. Mbappé scored early in the second half and added an injury-time penalty to ensure Madrid rose ... Read More »

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José Ramírez agrees to 7-year, $175-million extension with Guardians, AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

All-star third baseman and American League MVP finalist José Ramírez has agreed to a seven-year, $175 million deal to remain with the Cleveland Guardians, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had ... Read More »

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Hill, Zeigler each score 18 and Ball State beats Northern Illinois 58-53

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Davion Hill and Armoni Zeigler scored 18 points each to lead Ball State past Northern Illinois 58-53 on Saturday. Hill had eight rebounds for the Cardinals (7-13, 3-5 Mid-American Conference). Zeigler shot 7 of 15 (4 for 6 from 3-point range). Gianni Cobb led the Huskies (6-13, 2-6) in scoring, finishing ... Read More »

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Speed scores 24 as Loyola (MD) defeats Bucknell 67-62

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

BALTIMORE (AP) — Braeden Speed had 24 points in Loyola Maryland’s 67-62 win against Bucknell on Saturday. Speed added five rebounds for the Greyhounds (7-14, 3-5 Patriot League). Tyson Commander scored nine points while finishing 3 of 4 from 3-point range. Amon Dorries finished with 26 points and seven rebounds for the Bison (6-15, 3-5). ... Read More »

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Mitchell hits winning 3 in OT as Missouri edges Oklahoma 88-87

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Mark Mitchell scored 25 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer in overtime, as Missouri edged Oklahoma 88-87 on Saturday. Mitchell added 10 rebounds for his fifth career double-double and reached 1,500 career points in the second half for the Tigers (14-6, 4-3 SEC). Trent Pierce hit his only field goal of the ... Read More »

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Saint Joseph’s trio score 20 points each in win over Dayton 81-74

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaiden Glover-Toscano, Dasear Haskins and Derek Simpson scored 20 points apiece in Saint Joseph’s 81-74 victory against Dayton on Saturday. Glover-Toscano also had seven rebounds for the Hawks (12-8, 4-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Haskins was 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed five rebounds. Simpson shot 5 for 11 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) ... Read More »

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Reed scores 22 as Drexel beats Northeastern 83-78

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Josh Reed led Drexel past Northeastern on Saturday with 22 points off the bench in an 83-78 win. Reed shot 8 of 12 from the field and 6 of 9 from the line for the Dragons (10-11, 4-4 Coastal Athletic Association). Shane Blakeney scored 14 points while going 4 of 12 from ... Read More »

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Williams-Dryden scores 24 as West Georgia beats Queens 74-66

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — Shelton Williams-Dryden had 24 points and 11 rebounds in West Georgia’s 74-66 win against Queens on Saturday. Josh Smith scored 20 points for the Wolves (10-10, 4-4 Atlantic Sun Conference), shooting 8 for 18, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc. JaVar Daniel finished with 12 points, while adding nine ... Read More »

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Cox, Colgate beat Boston University 80-79 in OT

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Cox scored 23 points to lead Colgate, including the game-winning jump shot with 11 seconds left in the overtime, and the Raiders knocked off Boston University 80-79 on Saturday. Cox also added five assists for the Raiders (12-9, 6-2 Patriot League). Sam Wright added 22 points while shooting 8 for ... Read More »

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Tripp scores 23 as Rhode Island knocks off George Mason 74-65

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jahmere Tripp had 23 points in Rhode Island’s 74-65 win against George Mason on Saturday. Tripp added seven rebounds for the Rams (12-8, 3-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Tyler Cochran scored 20 points, going 5 of 8 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 8 for 10 from ... Read More »

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Toppin 31 points as No. 12 Texas Tech wins 90-86 to end No. 6 Houston’s 11-game win streak

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — JT Toppin had 31 points and 12 rebounds for his 44th career double-double and Donovan Atwell hit consecutive 3-pointers late to put No. 12 Texas Tech ahead to stay in a 90-86 win over No. 6 Houston on Saturday, ending the Cougars’ 11-game winning streak. True freshman Kingston Flemings had a ... Read More »

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