December 18th, 2025
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Jesper Brett notches game-winner in shootout as Devils top Golden Knights in Vegas, 2-1

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jesper Brett’s scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights, 2-1, on Tuesday night. Pavel Dorofeyev, Mark Stone and Mitch Marner missed opportunities in the shootout for Vegas. Marner’s attempt appeared to go in, but it was deemed a no-goal because the ... Read More »

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Sam Houston wins 85-75 over Oregon State

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Kashie Natt scored 19 points as Sam Houston beat Oregon State 85-75 on Wednesday night. Natt also had five rebounds for the Bearkats (7-3). Po’Boigh King shot 6 for 11 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 18 points. Veljko Ilic totaled ... Read More »

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Trio of Bruins leads UCLA to 90-77 victory over Arizona State

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Donovan Dent had 20 points and Skyy Clark and Tyler Bilodeau both scored 18 to propel UCLA to a 90-77 victory over Arizona State on Wednesday night. Dent made 9 of 17 shots with a 3-pointer for the Bruins (8-3), who improve to 7-0 at home. Clark shot 6 for 10 ... Read More »

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Kwame Evans Jr. scores 21 as Oregon rolls past Portland 94-69

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Kwame Evans Jr. scored 21 points to lead five Ducks in double figures and Oregon cruised to a 94-69 victory over Portland on Wednesday night. Evans made 6 of 9 shots with a 3-pointer and 8 of 10 free throws for the Ducks (6-5), who improve to 6-1 at home. He ... Read More »

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Latham and Conway’s record stand puts New Zealand in control against West Indies

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Tom Latham took a close look at the pitch at Bay Oval Thursday and made the inspired decision to bat first. Inspired ultimately because at stumps New Zealand was 334-1 against West Indies, Devon Conway was 178 not out and nightwatchman Jacob Duffy was 9. Latham and Conway put ... Read More »

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Davis scores 19 off the bench, San Diego State takes down Air Force 81-58

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

SAN DIEGO (AP) — BJ Davis’ 19 points off of the bench helped lead San Diego State to an 81-58 victory against Air Force on Wednesday night. Davis added six assists for the Aztecs (6-3, 1-0 Mountain West Conference). Miles Heide added 12 points and eight rebounds. Magoon Gwat also finished with 12 points. Kam ... Read More »

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Alex Carpenter has 2 goals, 1 assist, Torrent beats Charge 4-1

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Carpenter had two goals and an assist, Hannah Bilka added a goal and two assists, and the Seattle Torrent beat the Ottawa Charge 4-1 on Wednesday night for their second consecutive win. The expansion Torrent (2-0-1-1) have won back-to-back games for the first time in franchise history. Julia Gosling also scored ... Read More »

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Ugbo scores 20 off the bench, Washington State defeats Eastern Washington 78-63

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Emmanuel Ugbo’s 20 points off of the bench led Washington State to a 78-63 victory over Eastern Washington on Wednesday night. Ugbo shot 8 of 12 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Cougars (4-8). Aaron Glass scored 14 points and added five rebounds and ... Read More »

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World’s tallest teen, Olivier Rioux of Canada, delivers emphatic dunk for first college field goal

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Olivier Rioux lumbered through the lane, caught a bounce pass from teammate CJ Ingram and dunked, sending Florida’s bench and the home crowd into a frenzy. Rioux barely left his feet to make it happen. The 7-foot-9 centre from Terrebonne, Que., and the world’s tallest teenager recorded his first collegiate field ... Read More »

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Gealer, Okpara each with 17 points to help Stanford beat UT Arlington 76-60

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Benny Gealer and Chisom Okpara each scored 17 points to help Stanford beat UT Arlington 76-60 on Wednesday night. Gealer and Okpara were a combined 9 of 20 from the floor and 14-of-15 shooting from the free-throw line. AJ Rohosy added 13 points and seven rebounds for Stanford (9-2), which has ... Read More »

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Tyler Hendricks scores 22 in Utah Valley’s 90-74 victory over Weber State

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

OREM, Utah (AP) — Tyler Hendricks had 22 points to lead Utah Valley to a 90-74 victory over Weber State on Wednesday night. Hendricks also contributed three blocks for the Wolverines (9-3). Jackson Holcombe totaled 18 points, six rebounds and five assists. Isaac Hawkins had 15 points on 7-for-7 shooting. Edwin Suarez finished with 26 ... Read More »

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