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Alabama QB Ty Simpson says a cracked rib sidelined him in 2nd half of blowout Rose Bowl loss
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson says a cracked rib sidelined him in the second half of the Crimson Tide’s 38-3 loss to top-seeded Indiana in the Rose Bowl on Thursday. Simpson got hurt when an Indiana player’s helmet hit him in the torso and caused a fumble after he made a courageous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weeks’ 24 lead Southern Miss past Louisiana-Monroe 87-73
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
MONROE, La. (AP) — Tylik Weeks had 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists to help Southern Miss defeat Louisiana-Monroe 87-73 on Thursday. Djahi Binet added 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (8-7, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference). Curt Lewis shot 5 for 13, including 4 for 10 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Howell’s 22 points, 16 rebounds powers Washington to upset win over No. 6 Michigan
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Avery Howell had 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead Washington to a 64-52 win over No. 6 Michigan on Thursday night. Sayvia Sellers added 11 points in the Huskies’ first win over a Top 10 opponent since beating No. 9 Oregon State in 2024. Washington (12-2, 2-1 Big Ten) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. Alperen Sengun had 20 points, six rebounds and six assists after a two-game absence for the Rockets, who started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dixon scores 26, UC Irvine takes down Cal State Bakersfield 81-77
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Jurian Dixon scored 26 points as UC Irvine beat Cal State Bakersfield 81-77 on Thursday. Dixon shot 8 for 13 (6 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Anteaters (10-5, 3-0 Big West Conference). Harrison Carrington scored 11 points while shooting 4 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams is back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance, 28 after her 1st
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne. The tournament said Friday that the 45-year-old Williams would make a return to Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance. In 1998, she defeated her younger sister Serena in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets’ injury woes continue as Jonas Valanciunas sidelined for a month with strained calf
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets’ injury woes continued Thursday with news that backup center Jonas Valanciunas will miss at least a month with a strained right calf he suffered in his first start in place of injured superstar Nikola Jokic. Valanciunas was injured with 4:03 left in the third quarter of Denver’s 106-103 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilkinson puts up 24 as South Dakota State takes down Omaha 84-69
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Damon Wilkinson scored 24 points as South Dakota State beat Omaha 84-69 on Thursday. Wilkinson also contributed 19 rebounds and three blocks for the Jackrabbits (8-8, 1-0 Summit League). Matthew Mors went 7 of 11 from the field to add 16 points. Joe Sayler shot 5 for 12, including 3 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ring Malith’s 12 help SIU-Edwardsville take down Southern Indiana 59-55
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Ring Malith scored 12 points as SIU-Edwardsville beat Southern Indiana 59-55 on Thursday. Malith added six rebounds for the Cougars (9-5, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Jack Campion scored 11 points and added four steals. Arnas Sakenis shot 4 of 6 from the field and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Davis secures 89-80 win over CSU Northridge
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Connor Sevilla’s 23 points helped UC Davis defeat CSU Northridge 89-80 on Thursday. Sevilla shot 9 for 15, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc, for the Aggies (8-5, 1-1 Big West Conference). Marcus Wilson added 19 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 5 for 6 from beyond the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Australia batter Usman Khawaja to retire from international cricket after 88 test matches
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Veteran Australia batter Usman Khawaja has announced he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes test beginning Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. It will be the 39-year-old Khawaja’s 88th and final test — played at the ground where he began his first-class career. Khawaja informed his teammates on Friday ... Read More »
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