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Pistons rout Knicks 118-80, end New York’s 8-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks’ winning streak at eight games. Jenkins was playing his 42nd game of the season, meaning he is no longer eligible for NBA games under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson makes season debut for Portland after hamstring injury
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson made his season debut for the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night after recovering from a torn left hamstring. Henderson was injured during an offseason workout in September. He was originally expected to miss four to six weeks, but he didn’t start non-contact basketball activities until December. He began ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio acquired by LAFC on loan from Porto
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canadian national team midfielder Stephen Eustáquio was acquired by Los Angeles FC on loan from Portugal’s Porto on Friday through June 30. LA has an option to purchase rights of the 29-year-old, who has four goals in 54 international appearances — including three at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelicans erase 18-point second-half deficit in 119-115 win over Timberwolves
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Saddiq Bay scored 30 points, including two free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining, helping the New Orleans Pelicans overcome an 18-point second-half deficit in a 119-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Zion Williamson added 29 points and Trey Murphy III scored 26 as the Pelicans snapped a three-game skid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celts rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 29 points while Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics make their biggest comeback of the season, rallying from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night. Derrick White hit a 3-pointer from the corner with 1:31 remaining that provided the Celtics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ejiofor leads No. 22 St. John’s past No. 3 UConn 81-72 at MSG, ending Huskies’ 18-game win streak
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as No. 22 St. John’s beat third-ranked UConn 81-72 on Friday night, snapping the Huskies’ 18-game winning streak. In the first Big East showdown this season between the league’s top two teams, Dillon Mitchell added 15 points and Bryce Hopkins scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scotty Pippen Jr. makes season debut for the Grizzlies after toe surgery
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
PORTLAND Ore. (AP) — Guard Scotty Pippen Jr. made his season debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night after undergoing surgery on his left big toe in October. With his famous father watching from courtside, the younger Pippen started for the Grizzlies against the Portland Trail Blazers. Pippen, 25, had a surgical procedure called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks beat Pacers 105-99 for first 3-game winning streak of season
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. had 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 105-99 on Friday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season. Ryan Rollins added 22 points for the Bucks, and Bobby Portis had 21 after missing two games because of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Jets 1st-round pick Darron Lee charged with 1st-degree murder in Tennessee
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (AP) — A former New York Jets first-round draft pick was arrested in Tennessee and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend. Darron Lee was identified Thursday as the suspect and taken into custody at the scene, according to the Hamilton County sheriff’s office. The victim’s identity was not released. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2-way player Daniss Jenkins scores 18 points as Pistons rout Knicks, 118-80
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks’ winning streak at eight games. Jenkins was playing his 42nd game of the season, meaning he is no longer eligible for NBA games under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talk to Me Jimmy’s 11-length victory in the Withers earns Kentucky Derby points
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Talk to Me Jimmy romped to an 11-length victory in the $200,000 Withers on Friday at Aqueduct, earning points toward a berth in the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Ruben Silvera, Talk to Me Jimmy ran nine furlongs in 1:51.68 and paid $26.54 to win at 12-1 odds. The 3-year-old colt is ... Read More »
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