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From sideline sprints to surprise interviews, ESPN’s Laura Rutledge enjoys a hectic football season
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
Laura Rutledge’s schedule during football season has always been hectic. The ESPN reporter has hosted “NFL Live,” the network’s year-round weekday news show, since 2020, along with “SEC Nation” on Saturdays during college football season. Rutledge took on another assignment this season when she became a full-time sideline reporter on “Monday Night Football.” Rutledge had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 Nebraska stays unbeaten with a dominant 77-58 win over Northwestern
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Braden Frager and Pryce Sandfort each scored 20 points and No. 8 Nebraska stayed unbeaten with a 77-58 victory at Northwestern on Saturday afternoon. Sam Hoiberg had 12 points and seven rebounds to help the Cornhuskers (18-0, 7-0 Big Ten) add another win to the best start in school history. Nebraska ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valentine’s 27 lead Northern Illinois past UMass 70-68
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Makhai Valentine had 27 points in Northern Illinois’ 70-68 win over UMass on Saturday. Valentine shot 9 of 17 and added four steals for the Huskies (6-11, 2-4 Mid-American Conference). Hassan Washington scored 11 points and added five rebounds. Gianni Cobb added eight points, six assists and six steals. The Minutemen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watts nets OT winner to help Sceptres snap skid, top Goldeneyes 2-1
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
TORONTO — Daryl Watts scored the winner at 2:16 in overtime as the Toronto Sceptres defeated the Vancouver Goldeneyes 2-1 on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena in Professional Women’s Hockey League action. Savannah Harmon also scored for Toronto (4-1-3-5), which snapped a four-game losing streak. Raygan Kirk made 23 saves. Sarah Nurse scored for Vancouver (3-1-2-7), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 31, Kennesaw State beats Western Kentucky 81-65
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — RJ Johnson put up 31 points as Kennesaw State beat Western Kentucky 81-65 on Saturday. Johnson also contributed nine rebounds and five assists for the Owls (12-6, 4-3 Conference USA). Frankquon Sherman scored 12 points while shooting 3 of 5 from the field and 6 of 6 from the line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skunberg scores 23 in Illinois State’s 88-62 win over Bradley
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Boden Skunberg had 23 points in Illinois State’s 88-62 victory against Bradley on Saturday. Skunberg shot 9 of 15 (2 of 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Redbirds (13-6, 5-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Chase Walker added 20 points while shooting 8 of 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers’ Zibanejad, Sullivan reach career milestones, 1 day after GM’s ‘disappointment’ letter
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad and coach Mike Sullivan achieved career milestones Saturday, one day after team president and general manager Chris Drury sent a letter to fans expressing disappointment over how the season has gone. Zibanejad became the Rangers’ all-time leader in power-play goals and tied the franchise record for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benigni, Navy knock off Lehigh 82-79 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Austin Benigni scored 34 points, including five in double overtime, as Navy took down Lehigh 82-79 on Saturday. Benigni shot 11 of 27 from the field, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range, and went 7-for-10 from the line for the Midshipmen (13-6, 5-1 Patriot League). Aidan Kehoe added 21 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 UConn survives Georgetown 64-62 for 14th consecutive victory
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tarris Reed Jr. had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and third-ranked UConn held off Georgetown 64-62 on Saturday for its 14th consecutive victory. Silas Demary Jr. scored 12 points and Braylon Mullins added 11 for the Huskies (18-1, 8-0 Big East), who improved to 11-0 against the Hoyas since rejoining the Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacksonville wins 90-68 against North Alabama
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Hayden Wood scored 25 points as Jacksonville beat North Alabama 90-68 on Saturday. Wood shot 8 of 12 from the field, including 6 of 7 from 3-point range, and went 3-for-3 from the line for the Dolphins (7-12, 2-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Charles Caporaso scored 13 points while shooting 6 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radford earns 85-83 victory over Longwood
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Del Jones had 25 points in Radford’s 85-83 victory against Longwood on Saturday. Jones added six rebounds for the Highlanders (11-9, 4-1 Big South Conference). Lukas Walls scored 17 points, shooting 5 of 7 (3 of 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. Dennis Parker Jr. ... Read More »
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