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Winthrop defeats High Point 92-75
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Logan Duncomb scored 28 points to help Winthrop defeat High Point 92-75 on Wednesday. Duncomb also had six rebounds for the Eagles (12-8, 4-1 Big South Conference). Tommy Kamarad scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. Kody Clouet went 5 of 12 from the field (4 for 9 from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Min Jin Lee’s ‘Pachinko’ follow-up, ‘American Hagwon,’ will explore Korean education obsession
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Min Jin Lee’s first novel since her million-selling “Pachinko” is a long book that grew out of a basic question: What do Koreans care most about? “We’re obsessed with education, and it became my obsession over why Koreans care so much,” says Lee, whose “American Hagwon,” scheduled for Sept. 29, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Carolina knocks off East Tennessee State 72-68
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Cord Stansberry had 20 points in Western Carolina’s 72-68 win against East Tennessee State on Wednesday night. Stansberry also contributed five rebounds for the Catamounts (6-10, 2-3 Southern Conference). Marcus Kell added 15 points while shooting 6 for 15, including 1 for 6 from beyond the arc while they also had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braden Smith leads 2nd-half charge in No. 5 Purdue’s 79-72 comeback victory over Iowa
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, ind. (AP) — Braden Smith scored all 16 of his points in the second half and tied the Big Ten record for assists in conference play, and No. 5 Purdue overcame a nine-point to beat Iowa 79-72 on Wednesday night. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 12 points, Fletcher Loyer had 11 and Oscar Cluff 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA urges federal regulators to suspend prediction markets that look a lot like gambling
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The NCAA sent a letter Wednesday asking federal regulators to suspend prediction markets, which are trading sites that allow users to essentially bet on outcomes of games, for college sports. NCAA President Charlie Baker sent the letter to the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, urging him to put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston’s 20 points lead Holy Cross past Army 82-75
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Tyler Boston’s 20 points helped Holy Cross defeat Army 82-75 on Wednesday. Boston added five assists for the Crusaders (8-10, 3-2 Patriot League) and shot 6 of 12. Joe Nugent scored 17 points, shooting 5 for 11 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaloni Cambridge scores 33 and No. 14 Ohio State women beat Penn State 108-84 for 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge scored 33 points, Chance Gray had 23 points and seven 3-pointers, and No. 14 Ohio State made a season-high 17 3-pointers in a 108-84 victory over Penn State on Wednesday night for its fifth straight victory. Elsa Lemmilä added 21 points for Ohio State (16-2, 6-1 Big Ten). Cambridge, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chattanooga earns 76-67 victory against Wofford
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Jordan Frison’s 19 points helped Chattanooga defeat Wofford 76-67 on Wednesday. Frison added five assists for the Mocs (8-10, 2-3 Southern Conference). Tate Darner added 16 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 5 for 7 from the line and had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings will wait and see on McCarthy as the ’26 starter, aim for ‘most talented and deep’ QB room
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings haven’t wavered in their support of J.J. McCarthy, continuing to exude optimism about his potential when publicly discussing their developing quarterback. What they haven’t done is commit to him as their starter for next season. They’re certain to add a veteran to the mix, either in free agency ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams stay mindful of the Chicago cold during their playoff preparations in the California sun
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rams practiced in 82-degree sunshine Wednesday at their Woodland Hills training complex, making the most of a beautiful week even by Los Angeles’ pleasant winter standards. The playoff game for which they’re preparing will be played at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Sunday night in temperatures unlikely to get above 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scott Robertson is fired as All Blacks coach, 2 years into his 4-year term
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has been removed two years into a four-year contract, after a damning internal report into the New Zealand team’s 2025 season and reported threats from senior players to quit if he was not removed. Robertson’s tenure as head coach was controversial even before it ... Read More »
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