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Johnston scores 16 as High Point takes down Gardner-Webb 96-55
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Chase Johnston scored 16 points as High Point beat Gardner-Webb 96-55 on Saturday night. Johnston shot 6 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (15-4, 3-1 Big South Conference). Trae Benham scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. Bobby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corey Hetherman to take over as Miami’s defensive coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami has reached an agreement with Minnesota’s Corey Hetherman to take over as its new defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday. The hiring will be finalized in the coming days pending a background check and other typical university processes, said the person, who spoke to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets interview Saints’ Darren Rizzi for their head coach vacancy and talk to 5 more for their GM job
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
The New York Jets interviewed New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi on Saturday for their head coach vacancy. The team also spoke to five more candidates for their general manager job, including Minnesota senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson, Detroit executive Chris Spielman, Denver assistant GM Darren Mougey, Cincinnati executive Trey Brown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young, Johnson help Virginia Tech hold off Cal in 71-68 win
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Reserve Jaydon Young scored 14 points, Tyler Johnson recorded a double-double and Virginia Tech withstood Cal’s rally and beat the Golden Bears 71-68 on Saturday. Johnson scored 11 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and Brandon Rechsteiner and Mylyjael Poteat each scored 12 points for the Hokies (7-9, 2-3), who entered the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stormy start to Australian Open with early matches suspended because of rain
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Heavy rain forced the suspension of matches on outside courts Sunday about an hour into the first day of the Australian Open. Zheng Qinwen, the Olympic champion and runner-up here last year, was able to continue playing 20-year-old qualifier Anca Todoni on Rod Laver Arena, one of three covered stadiums at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort’s 21 lead Samford past UNC Greensboro 76-69
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Trey Fort had 21 points in Samford’s 76-69 win over UNC Greensboro on Saturday night. Fort shot 7 for 13 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (14-3, 4-0 Southern Conference). Rylan Jones scored 16 points and added six assists. Collin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas leads Rhode Island to 67-64 OT victory against Richmond
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Sebastian Thomas scored 23 points and hit the game-winning jump shot with 22 seconds remaining in the overtime as Rhode Island knocked off Richmond 67-64 on Saturday night. Thomas added seven rebounds and four steals for the Rams (13-3, 2-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jaden House scored 18 points while going 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!J.J. Spaun takes the lead at Sony Open with a wide-open chase in the wind of Waialae
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — J.J. Spaun got up-and-down for birdie on the par-5 18th hole Saturday for a 5-under 65, the final birdie giving him a one-shot lead at the Sony Open going into a final round where more than a dozen players remain in the mix. Spaun mixed bogeys with birdies over the final four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Quinn’s late goal helps Remparts tip Drakkar 4-3
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
QUÉBEC — Nathan Quinn’s goal at 16:32 of the third period snapped a 3-3 deadlock and lifted the Quebec Remparts to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday at Centre Videotron. Justin Côté, Mathias Loiselle and Ryan Howard also scored for the Remparts (17-19-1-2), who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia takes 2nd straight win over Top 25 team by beating slumping No. 17 Oklahoma 72-62
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Dakota Leffew and Asa Newell each scored 15 points and Georgia held off No. 17 Oklahoma 72-62 on Saturday night for its second consecutive win over a Top 25 team. Georgia (14-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) made its bid to enter the Top 25 by beating No. 6 Kentucky 82-69 on Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zeigler and No. 1 Tennessee recover from blowout and pull away late for 74-70 win at Texas
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Zakai Zeigler scored 16 points and No. 1 Tennessee beat Texas 74-70 on Saturday in the Volunteers’ first game since a 30-point blowout loss earlier in the week at No. 8 Florida. Jordan Gainey’s 3-pointer gave Tennessee a 66-60 lead with 2:41 to play before Zeigler scored the next six points ... Read More »
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