February 14th, 2026
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No. 17 St. John’s survives Providence push to win 11th straight, 79-69 over Friars

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Dylan Darling had 23 points and eight rebounds and No. 17 St. John’s scored eight straight points after a fracas that resulted in six ejections to take the lead and earn its 11th straight victory, a 79-69 win over Providence on Saturday. Bryce Hopkins had nine points and nine rebounds for ... Read More »

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No. 5 Iowa State snaps No. 9 Kansas’ winning streak, 74-56

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points and No. 5 Iowa State shook off a slow start to defeat No. 9 Kansas 74-56 on Saturday, snapping the Jayhawks’ eight-game winning streak. The Cyclones (22-3, 9-3 Big 12), coming off Tuesday’s 62-55 loss at TCU, began a five-game stretch in which they play four ... Read More »

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Punch, Edwards lead TCU to 95-92 OT victory over Oklahoma State in game it never trailed

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — David Punch had 19 points, Xavier Edmonds posted a double-double and TCU never trailed but had to work overtime before beating Oklahoma State 95-92 on Saturday. Punch and Micah Robinson both scored four, and Jayden Pierre hit a 3-pointer to help the Horned Frogs (16-9, 6-6 Big 12 Conference) prevail in ... Read More »

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Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence and six players are ejected

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Six players were ejected from Saturday’s game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence after a fracas resulting from a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins sent the Red Storm star crashing to the ground. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, who led Providence to the 1987 Final ... Read More »

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Pryce Sandfort’s 29 points lead No. 7 Nebraska past Northwestern 68-49

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Pryce Sandfort scored 29 points, Sam Hoiberg added 14 and No. 7 Nebraska shook off a slow start to beat Northwestern 68-49 Saturday. The Cornhuskers (22-3, 11-3 Big Ten) overcame a season high-tying 18 turnovers and poor shooting in the first half to sweep the season series with the Wildcats (10-16, ... Read More »

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No. 2 Michigan routs UCLA 86-56, earns shot at No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Arizona loss

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 2 Michigan to an 86-65 victory over UCLA on Saturday that puts the program in position to be ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2013. No. 1 Arizona lost its first game ... Read More »

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Fudd and Strong lead No. 1 UConn to 71-56 victory over Marquette for 43rd straight win

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 25 points, Sarah Strong had 19 of her 22 in the second half and No. 1 UConn remained unbeaten with a 71-56 victory over Marquette on Saturday. UConn (27-0, 16-0 Big East) has won 43 straight games and hasn’t lost since an 80-76 decision at Tennessee over a year ... Read More »

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Harry Kane hits 500 career goals as Bayern maintains 6-point Bundesliga lead

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

BERLIN (AP) — Five hundred goals. England star Harry Kane scored twice for Bayern Munich on Saturday – including his 100th successful penalty – to take his career tally to 500 for club and country, according to stats provider Opta. Kane’s brace helped Bayern maintain its six-point Bundesliga lead with a 3-0 win at relegation-threatened ... Read More »

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Cole Certa scores career-high 37 points and Notre Dame tops Georgia Tech 89-74

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Cole Certa scored a career-high 37 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, and Notre Dame rolled past Georgia Tech 89-74 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak. Certa made 12 of 20 shots and was 7 for 11 from distance to go with 6-for-6 at the free-throw line. It ... Read More »

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Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

OTTAWA — Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence. The signing also coincides with the launch of a Sovereign Technology Alliance between the two countries. A statement says the declaration of intent allows the two countries to focus on expanding AI research ... Read More »

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Boozer, Evans lead No. 4 Duke past No. 20 Clemson 67-54 to stay in control of ACC race

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Star freshman Cameron Boozer had 18 points and No. 4 Duke held No. 20 Clemson to 35% shooting in a 67-54 win Saturday. Isaiah Evans added 17 points for the Blue Devils (23-2, 12-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who made 11 of 16 shots after halftime and pushed a 31-26 edge past ... Read More »

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